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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

Reviews for The Blackstones

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Tammy Sent on 30/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING, was perfect for our wedding!

I cannot say enough about Gavin, Bryce and the Blackstones for coming out to spend the day at our wedding!! They did our ceremony, cocktail and dancing music for our wedding, they were absolutely amazing! Our guests LOVED them, and couldn't stop talking about them, especially when they played as guests were arriving at the barn!! Thank you so much guys, you did awesome!!!🤗❤️
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Christine Sent on 06/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 - Highly Recommend!

We had Gavin do our ceremony, cocktail hour, and first dance. He was very responsive and was willing to do any song we wanted! Having him made our day extra special. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for live music!
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
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Hunter Sent on 11/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Top tier! Amazing!!

Gavin was amazing, from providing and extensive song list to organizing songs in a separated fashion. Gavin answered all our questions immediately, and learned new songs at our request. Gavin came prepared with all the required equipment and executed flawlessly. 100% recommend, Gavin was a hit at our wedding and had the guests impressed with his performance.
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Sarah Sent on 09/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Looking for a wedding musician? Look no further

Gavin was an incredible addition to our wedding day!
Chris and I first heard him play at Jackson Triggs Winery. When we got engaged and started our wedding planning, we knew we had to reach out to him.
Gavin was incredible in so many ways- from being easy to communicate with, flexible when we opted to change venues to our cottage, and learning new songs for our day. We cannot tell you how many compliments we got on his music and professionalism throughout the evening. So many times I was asked "where did you find this guy?"
110% we would recommend Gavin in a heartbeat. As the owners of The Rock Pine cottage, we would suggest hiring him for all future weddings on our property without hesitation.

If your looking for a diverse musician, that blends right into your wedding day, this is your guy.

We sincerely could not have been happier.

Thanks again Gavin!
Dianna
Dianna 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!
K
Kayla Sent on 12/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great performance and music selection

Gavin played during the cocktail hour of our wedding reception. He asked us in advance what we wanted him to play; we had a few specific requests and "do not plays" but otherwise knew that whatever he played would be awesome, and it was! We've heard Gavin play multiple times now in different settings/venues and we thoroughly enjoy it every time, so we were so happy to have him play at our reception.
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 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!
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