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About

Radio Merchant is one of the Golden Horseshoe's most highly sought after event bands. Specializing in lively music performances for weddings and other special events they offer 1 - 5 piece band configurations (solo, duo, trio, quartet, and quintet) which allows them to function in almost any sized setting. Average party bands, move over! Radio Merchant is a party experience!

With a great repertoire of Top 40 & Country, Pop, Rock and Motown, Radio Merchant will pack the dance floor! Whether you’re looking for an elegant ceremony, cocktail hour or reception with our 1 or 2 piece configuration or you want to raise the roof and get all your guests out on the dance floor with our 3 - 5 piece configuration, Radio Merchant has you covered!

When you need that perfect balance of elegance and energy for your event, choose Radio Merchant.

Five Different Configurations

  • Solo (guitar & vocal)
  • Duo (guitar & percussion or guitar & keyboard, vocals)
  • Trio (guitar, keyboard, percussion, vocals)
  • Quartet (guitar, keyboard, bass, drums, vocals)

Services offered

Radio Merchant offers soon-to-be-married couples the following services for their big day:

  • Reception music
  • Ceremony music
  • Cocktail hour music
  • Bilingual (English, French, Serbian, Italian)
  • Music during breaks
  • Rehearsal dinner music
  • Learn new songs
  • Vocals
  • Instrumentals
  • Willing to travel

Other services

Radio Merchant also offers music for:

  • Corporate events
  • Festivals
  • Private events
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Frequently asked questions

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Acapella
Instrumental duo
Instrumental trio
Soloist/vocalist
Instrumental solo

How many musicians are in your band?

4-6

What genres of music does your band play?

Acapella
Country
Acoustic
Funk
Dance
Rock
Folk
Pop
Motown
Reggae
R&B
Top 40
60s
70s
80s
90s

What instruments does your group play?

Saxophone
Guitar
Drums
Violin
Piano

What music services do you provide?

Bilingual
Ceremony music
Cocktail hour music
Instrumentals
Learning new songs
Reception music
Music during breaks
Rehearsal dinner music
Vocals
Willing travel

What services do you provide?

Ceremony music
Cocktail hour music
Instrumentals
Learn new songs
Microphones
Reception music
Music during breaks
Rehearsal dinner music
Sound / PA system
Vocals

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound PA

What is the starting price for wedding ceremony music?

$800

What is the average price for a wedding reception during peak season?

$2,000

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$2,000

What is the average price for a wedding reception during off-peak season?

$2,000

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Travel expenses
Reception music
Music during breaks
Sound/ PA system
Microphones

Which of the following are included in the price?

Travel
Reception music
Sound PA
Recorded music breaks
Lighting
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Reviews for Radio Merchant

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Richard
Richard R. Sent on 30/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Consummate Professionals!

Radio Merchant are intellectually independent & most careful in the discharge of their responsibilities. The ease of doing business with them is a delightful bonus for any customer. They are completely reliable, punctual, and as performers they are on the highest musical level. Their vocal harmonies are the best in the business. Their original material is unique and brilliant. They also have a serious command of musical styles and offer an extensive array of cover tunes. Bottom line: Whatever your needs are, they will happily fulfill your vision for a successful event. .
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Jodie T. Sent on 29/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing! A truly unforgettable experience

A truly magical experience!

We had a very small, personal Wedding in St Mary’s and had the absolute pleasure of having Radio Merchant play during our reception.

Arranging our entire Wedding from England, UK we thought it would be stressful but it was completely the opposite. You made that possible!

The talented band really are breath taking! From vocal to instrumentals…pure perfection.

You certainly made our Wedding! From the bottom of our hearts Thankyou! ❤️🥂💍
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Meet the team

Benjamin Hackett
Benjamin Hackett
Vocals & Guitar

Hi, my name is Benjamin and I am one of Radio Merchant's founding members. I am also Radio Merchant's guitarist and one of their two lead vocalsts.

When booking Radio Merchant as a solo act, I'll be the one providing a 'one man band' style performance with guitar, vocals, and foot percussion. I'll also be present for all other band configurations as the guitarist and a lead vocalist.

I am a university educated musician with over 12 years of performance experience. I have toured internationally and onboard cruise ships. When not performing with Radio Merchant I write and record songs for film and television sync with my wife Mia, and am also one member of the band Azalea.

Mia Hackett
Mia Hackett
Keyboard & Vocals

Hi, my name is Mia and I am one of Radio Merchant's founding members. I am also Radio Merchant's keyboardist and one of their two lead vocalsts.

I am a York University music graduate with over 12 years of performance experience. I have toured internationally and onboard cruise ships. When not performing with Radio Merchant I write and record songs for film and television sync with my husband Benjamin, and am also one member of the band Azalea.

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Cannon Street L8L 2E3 Hamilton (Ontario)

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