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Meet The Blackstones!

We are a dynamic Country & Rock group from Niagara Falls with over 15 years of experience in the music and event industry. We specialize in weddings, private events and corporate functions and have performed at over 150 weddings all over Ontario.

We offer versatile performances which include; an acoustic duo, a trio, and a 5-piece band with a fiddle player-- which really gets the party going! We have an energetic and engaging style that guarantees a memorable experience for guests of all ages.

What To Expect:

We make your wedding planning as seamless as possible by handling everything for your special day.

We provide a consultation to customize your song selections and we handle all the sound equipment, setup and teardown for your wedding. We even provide a wireless microphone for speeches and a battery-powered speaker system for remote outdoor locations.

Our Services:

Acoustic Duo:

This is an intimate acoustic performance that creates a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. It allows your guests to interact and enjoy the music at conversation level. The acoustic duo is perfect for wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours and smaller intimate gatherings.

Acoustic Trio with Fiddle Player:

This lively acoustic trio including our fiddle player, creates a fun and energetic atmosphere for your event.

5-Piece Band with Fiddle Player:

This high-energy 5-piece band, featuring a talented fiddle player, brings the full live music experience to your wedding reception. With a thrilling performance that is packed with country, rock, and crowd favourites, The Blackstones will get your guests dancing all night long.

Our Wedding Packages:

  • Black Diamond Package: Ceremony (Acoustic Duo), Cocktail Hour (Acoustic Duo), Dinner Music (DJ Playlist), Reception (Full Band with Fiddle Player)
  • Gold Package: Ceremony (Acoustic Duo), Cocktail Hour (Spotify), Dinner Music (DJ Playlist), Reception (Full Band with Fiddle Player)
  • Silver Package: Reception (Full Band)
  • Bronze Package: Ceremony & Cocktail Hour (Acoustic Duo)

You can contact The Blackstones directly by filling out the submission form on our website and we will connect with you shortly.

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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
Soloist/vocalist
Instrumental solo

How many musicians are in your band?

4-6

What genres of music does your band play?

Acapella
Country
Acoustic
Dance
Oldies
Rock
Classic rock
Folk
Pop
Top 40
60s
70s
80s
90s

What instruments does your group play?

Guitar
Drums

What music services do you provide?

Ceremony music
Cocktail hour music
Instrumentals
Learning new songs
Reception music
Music during breaks
Rehearsal dinner music
Sample performances
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
Sample performances
Sound / PA system
Vocals

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound PA

What is the starting price for wedding ceremony music?

$1,000

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

$4,000

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$3,000

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

$3,000

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

Travel expenses
Ceremony music
Cocktail hour music
Reception music
Music during breaks
Learn new songs
Sound/ PA system
Microphones

Which of the following are included in the price?

Travel
Learning new songs
Sample performances
Ceremony music
Cocktail hour music
Reception music
Sound PA
Recorded music breaks
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Jessie
Jessie Sent on 30/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect musician for our wedding

Played an amazing Setlist
My friend ended up hiring him for her wedding!
Everyone mentioned him during the wedding about how amazing he is. We’re still getting comments about his performance!!
We regretting not hiring him all night! Everyone was sad when he left
Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn Sent on 15/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best live music

We had Gavin for our ceremony, cocktail hour and first dance and everyone absolutely raved about him
Dianna
Dianna S. Sent on 17/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The Absolute Best!

Gavin is phenomenal, full stop. Both as a musician/performer, but also as a professional in the busy wedding and event industry! As a wedding planner, it is important to me to build a network of dedicated, trustworthy, and passionate professionals, and there are no better words to describe Gavin Ray.

I've had the pleasure of working with Gavin multiple times now, and he is always so open to customizing set lists and songs for his clients, on top of having the most incredible presence while performing. There has never been a time when I haven't had several guests at my events ask me, "Who IS that?!" when he is performing - he is just that fantastic at what he does. I'm lucky to be able to say that he has become my go-to musician for couples who love live music, and he never, ever disappoints!
Natalie
Natalie Sent on 11/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you!

Gavin’s talent and professionalism made our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour perfect! He had an extensive portfolio of songs for us to choose from, and we were able to pick all our favourite songs for our ceremony and cocktail hour that he played. We couldn’t have asked for a better a better singer/musician for our wedding day!
Kelly
Kelly J. Sent on 12/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend Gavin Ray!

Gavin is incredibly talented. He played for our rehearsal dinner, our ceremony and our cocktail hour at our wedding. He has a wide variety of set list options to choose from and he’s great at setting a very relaxed vibe! We were very happy with how professional he was! He was amazing to work with!
Gayle
Gayle R. Sent on 21/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing

Having Gavin sing at our wedding was one of the best choices we made. He was so easy going, a pleasure to deal with and willing to go out of his way to make our day extra special, especially as I walked down the aisle.

We got so many compliments as his voice is outstanding and everyone was amazed at the many song selections he can play. I would highly recommend having him as part of your day.

Thank you so much Gavin!!!!

Gayle & Jeff Fini
Karissa
Karissa B. Sent on 01/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Gavin was amazing!

Gavin did an amazing job singing at our wedding. We hired him to perform through our ceremony, cocktail hour and dinner and we would’ve had him stay for the whole reception if we could. All of our guests were commenting how good he was. He made sure to play all of our favourites and it was a treat to have him there. He was so pleasant and professional, he was also understanding and flexible when we had to switch our dates a few times because of covid rules. Gavin made our big day even more special and I would highly recommend him for any event.
Brian
Brian L. Sent on 01/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

They helped create the perfect wedding!

Gavin and Bryce were fantastic. They helped create the perfect atmosphere for our wedding. Thank you guys so much!
Maria
Maria S. Sent on 27/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding in Elora

Gavin and Bryce were absolutely phenomenal at our wedding in Elora! All our guests enjoyed them and enjoyed all the songs they played. At times we couldn't even believe it was live, that's how beautiful it was! They were able to sing our first dance song and Father-Daughter dance song, which made it incredibly special for us. They are able to personalize and tailor to whatever your vision is of the event. Highly professional and great communication. We would absolutely recommend them to perform at your event!
Sarah
Sarah C. Sent on 25/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Highlight of our weekend!

Gavin was incredible from start to finish. His responsiveness and kindness was so refreshing. Gavin played an intimate concert for my best friend’s bachelorette. He had us laughing, crying, dancing and singing. It was so incredible the way his tailored playlist, music, voice and all around talent enhanced the love and friendship in the room. Thank you Gavin for being the soundtrack of our weekend! Hope we can work together again soon!
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