CLIENT TESTIMONIALS:  
Recent feedback from customers, venues and wedding planners:

We had a small dinner reception following our wedding and Owen was perfect. He definitely tunes in to the "feel" of your event and adjusts his music selections accordingly. We didn't give him any music lists, but he noted the song we walked down the aisle to and included it in his repertoire. Additionally, my husband made an impromptu request for a song that isn't well-known. Owen knew it and blew us away with his rendition. You absolutely can not go wrong hiring this professional for your event - whatever that event may be. In fact, we are trying to find a reason to have another party just so we can bring Owen back!!
--Marie N.
Clayton, GA
10/18/2008

We had Owen play for our wedding and reception. My wife and I could not have been more pleased than we were with his performance. He played a nice variety of songs that everyone at our wedding enjoyed. Any event that we have in the future,he will be the first person we call.I would reccomend Owen Poteat for any event that you may be planning.
--Nathan D.
Pickens, SC
11/15/2008

Owen Poteat was the catalyst that made my daughter's wedding her dream come true. His professionalism, his talent, his flexibility are all top notch. But it his spirit, that "thing" that makes you want to hug him the first time you see him, that creates an atmosphere of celebration, spontaneity, and involvement. We dealt with two days of rain for a beach wedding - by the time Owen arrived on Saturday, I was digging deep to unravel Plan B (or C?). He quickly came in, assessed, suggested things I had not even thought of - and it worked!!! I am happy to recommend him for any event where you want everyone to have fun, relax, and have the party of your dreams.
--Betty D.
Ocean Isle Beach, NC
10/11/2008

It is almost a month after our wedding and we are still hearing from guests about how much they loved Owen's music! Owen is such a kind individual and he was so invested in our event. His lively music and cheery personality kept the dancefloor packed all night! I just hope we have another reason for a big party soon so we can again hire Owen Poteat!!!!
--Anna P.
Winston-salem, NC
10/25/2008

Owen was terrific! We all had such a great time. We had a broad range of ages at our rehearsal dinner and they ALL commented on how talented his was. He's also a really nice guy and he was more than abliged to fulfill any song request. We would most definitely use him again for any type of event. THANKS OWEN!!!
--Sydney T.
Asheboro, NC
10/24/2008

Owen was an absolute professional. Everyone at my wedding loved his songs and his ability to handle any request that was given. I would recommend Owen to anyone who is in need of a top notch performer. Thanks for making our special day that much better. Jerry & Julie Taylor
--Jerry T.
Charlotte, NC
10/4/2008

Owen entertained for our sons rehearsal dinner. Words cannot describe the talent this man has. Our guests were so fascinated by his performance that many indicated they would love to travel to one of his shows to see and hear him again. Many sought out the opportunity just to meet him personally and talk with him. We felt we had known him all of our life. Owen was on time and provided exactly [above and beyond] what he said he would do. His smile actually lit up the room ! He was accompanied by his wife, Lynn. Both were so gracious and friendly. Owen is an amazing entertainer and a really great guy. Curtis and Patty Clark/ Stoneville, North Carolina
--Patty C.
Danville, VA
9/19/2008

Owen did a fantastic job at our wedding. My friends are still talking about how awesome he was and they're even planning an event to get him back down here! The setlist was perfect for our reception. The acoustic feel was perfect for wedding guests, but Owen surely managed to keep the energy going when the crowd got on the dance floor. He was super nice and fun to have at our event.
--Franchesca C.
Central, SC
Comments from owner of venue:Owen, it was such a pleasure to have you at Occasions at Wedgefield on Wednesday playing for Jonathan and Franchesca's reception. You are amazing! The dance floor was full, the music was exciting and we all sang along with you. I also viewed the video on your website, Soldiers Mean More. When it was finished, I dropped to my knees and prayed for our men and women in service. What a tribute you have created for them. I am humbled and realize how blessed we truly are with Americans like our men and women in service. Keep sharing the talents God gave you!
by wedbizqueen ( Oct 17, 2008)
10/15/2008

Owen was very easy to work with and extremely flexible especially since we hired him at the last minute. He was friendly and is very talented and I would hire him to do another event if I had the chance. And his range of musical knowledge would make him great for anything. From what I can remember of that crazy wedding day, the music sounded great! And of course we got tons of compliments from all those guests who were paying more attention then I was!
--Elizabeth R.
Charlotte, NC
9/27/2008


Owen was absolutely fantastic. He made the rehearsal dinner for our niece an event to remember. Owen was able to play a variety of music exceptionally well and modified his schedule so that we could enjoy his beautiful music even longer than we planned. We won't have an event without him! Elise & Charles
--Elise J.
Winston-Salem, NC
9/11/2008

Owen was truly fantastic! We were so pleased with him, he arrived on time and even helped us give out the door prizes at the end of our event. He went above and beyond the call of duty and has an excellent voice and stage presence. Everyone commented on how great he was and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a talented and professional artist. Two very enthusiastic thumbs up!!
--Kelly M.
Charlotte, NC
8/14/2008

Owen was, without a doubt, GREAT. I had people coming up to me and asking me where I found him and who he was. Owen's work speaks volumes in itself. He was very accommodating w/our wedding. Owen was already booked for that afternoon and graciously agreed to perform at our wedding. He has a great talent for understanding the mood of the moment and catering the song to fit that mood. Owen actually deserves all 6s for his feedback. Should the need arise again I would have no doubt to try to book Owen again. We would like to thank Owen for making a special day even better!!!! Thanks again, Terrie and Chad Marley
--Chad M.
Lenoir, NC
8/2/2008

We had high expectations from all the good reviews Owen had, and we can very confidently say, he more than surpassed any expectations we had!! He was great! He played to the crowd and we got a lot of positive feedback from our guests. Could easily be playing large venues, has an excellent blues voice.
--Dana M.
Waynesville, NC
8/3/2008

It was wonderful having Owen perform at our wedding. His professionalism, musical talents, and easy-going attitude made our day a huge success. I received many comments from our guests praising Owen's talent. I would highly recommend Owen. Thank you!
--Glenn S.
Kingston, TN
7/20/2008

Owen was accommodating and flexible with our outdoor ceremony. He stayed in touch throughout the planning process and was not hesitant to share in the excitement. He is a magnificent musician. He helped make our ceremony and reception an event we will never forget. He helped bring two families together through music and dancing.
--Sarah K.
Elkin, NC
7/26/2008

Owen is very flexable and did a great job entertaining our reception. Everybody was very impressed with his talent and his friendly, easy going personality.
--Julia F.
Roanoke, VA
6/14/2008

We enjoyed having Owen as a part of our special evening. Many of our guests commented on how good the music was and my father-in-law can't wait to listen to Owen's CD. We are completely satisfied customers and hope to have an opportunity in the future to either hire or hear Owen play!
--Heather S.
Huntersville, NC
6/21/2008

AMAZING!! Owen truly made our wedding night the most memorable experience ever. Our guests absolutely loved him and couldn't stop talking about how great he was. He was so kind and professional during the planning process and during the big night. We can't wait to have another party to invite him back. We will be sure to keep up with him and his many future success. Owen - we can't thank you enough for everything you did!!!
--Bethany M.
Mooresville, NC
5/17/2008

Owen and his wife were very warm,accomodating, and professional. Owen played for us during the rehearsal dinner and for the ceremony and reception. His prices were beyond reasonable considering he travelling all the way from North Carolina to Texas. Our event had family and friends of all ages, and Owen made sure everyone had a fabulous time. Our guests raved about him, and I will definitely consider Owen again should we have another big event. Before the wedding, I was most excited about meeting Owen and experiencing his music, and I was not disappointed. He was a great entertainer.
--Jennifer M.
Wimberley, TX
5/3/2008

Well for anyone wanting great entertainment at their event Owen is the best. I have attended many functions with live bands, etc and I can honestly say I enjoyed Owen the best. For anyone not looking at him you would think it was a full band, but it is only him. He performed at my wedding and I had so many compliments on him and I even had other entertainers there. I also had two event coordinators who wanted me to give his information so they could book him for other things. I was so happy with the response....I sure hope that Owen gets more gigs from my guests. If I ever need another entertainer there is no question who I will get....OWEN!!!!!!
--Jennifer D.
Lexington, SC
4/27/2008

Owen Poteat's performance was well beyond my expectations. I could not believe someone of his caliber would play at my party! In addition, he is a very likeable guy: friendly, easy to work with, no ego issues. He arrived an hour and a half early to set up. My crowd loved him-and I think he will definitely be getting new business from my guests-as well as repeat business from me. Anyone considering booking Owen-do not hesitate-book him quickly! He is fabulous!
--Elaine G.
Charlotte, NC
4/19/2008

A spectacular, phenomenal talent and all around nice guy! I HIGHLY recommend him for your fun event!
--Kim B.
Southport, NC
4/26/2008

The best way to describe Owen is amazing. We could not have asked for a better musician to play at our wedding. We requested, a week before the wedding, a special song to be played during the ceremony that he did not know. Not only did he learn it, he blew it away. All of our guests commented on how wonderful and talented he is. If I ever need a musician again for any reason, Owen will be the first I call. If anyone reading this hasn't decided on a musician, stop looking and book him now.
--Julie B.
Pickens, SC
4/5/2008

Owen was extremely accomodating and great to work with. We were very happy with the entire evening.
--Lin M.
Rock Hill, SC
3/28/2008

Owen arrived at 5:35 for a 7 PM event. He was extremely cordial and easy going during the set-up. He was not overbearing. He was relaxed. His music was perfect. He accomadated all our special requests. He is quite talented as he not only plays the guitar, but the harmonica, and the drums (with his foot). I would highly recommend him to others. He brought 10-15 business cards which were all gone by the end of the night. On top of all this, Owen seems like a good man, a father, a husband, and all that goes along with that. A plus plus!! Thank you to Gigmasters for the wonderful web-site for finding excellent musicians!
--Will C.
Charlotte, NC
2/2/2008

Owen was fantastic. He played all requests that he knew. He had great energy and his musical setup was top notch. We enjoyed him and will use him again in the future.
--Jeff C.
Lake Wylie, SC
12/15/2007

He was great. Made the party special. Knew every request. Great guy and entertainer. We will have him back for our Spring Party. As long as he's still playing, he will be our first choice of entertaining.
--John H.
Lake Wylie, SC
12/8/2007

We asked a lot of Owen: acoustic only for ceremony music, then set up outside for a short reception, then set up inside for a late night gathering . .. he did it all, and wonderfully! Everyone had a great time, and largely due to the music - listening, dancing, hanging out. . . .whatever you want! We even got comments from staff at the Inn the next day about what great music we had going on! It was hard to make the decision to hire someone from only on-line exposure, but with Owen, it turned out to be no risk at all!
--Kathy R.
Palmetto, GA
11/24/2007

Owen was outstanding. He played all the songs we asked him to play for the wedding ceremony and then we enjoyed listening/dancing to his selection for our wedding reception. He kept in contact with us prior to our big day and was most professional and kind the day of our event. We would book him again and highly recommend him. Way to go Owen!! Thank you. Mr & Mrs Bammann
--Debbie R.
Lyman, SC
11/17/2007

Owen was the highlight of our party! He took requests, played country, oldies, classics and the Beatles. The volume was perfect, loud enough to enjoy the music and still allowed our guests to socialize. Besides Owen's great talent, his sense of humor and warm personality endeared him to us all! Thank you Owen, for a memorable evening!
--Karen S.
Salisbury, NC
10/20/2007

To all that are looking for a professional, great communicator and a great person to make your special event amazing you need to hire Owen. He treats you like a friend and not a client. After working with him I see why he is #1. He has a great voice and I will refer him to many of my friends. I provided him with lyrics to a song that I wrote for my wife and his voice made it unbelievable. Thanks again Owen for everything and I hope we could stay in touch. Your pal, Nick Vayenas
--Nick V.
Toronto, ON
10/15/2007

Owen was wonderful. He loves what he is doing and it shines from within him when he sings. He performed every song I requested from his song list, and then some! We started with a small group and had people show up from across the lake to enjoy his music. What a wide range of songs, including his originals. Fun and laid-back. Our small crowd had a blast! From start to finish, Owen was very professional as well as down-to-earth.
--Christy A.
York, SC
10/14/2007

Very Professional and Excellent preformer!
--Wendy L.
Greensboro, NC
9/12/2007

Everything about Owen's performance was great - the song list was outstanding and his talent is amazing. The party was a success, mostly because of him!
--Kathy W.
Charlotte, NC
8/25/2007

Owen performed at our son's wedding rehearsal dinner. He was wonderful. His music was right on target - very talented! He was cordial, well dressed and easy to contact through the planning stages of the event. He arrived on time and played the entire evening. There were many guests at the dinner who took his number and plan to hire him for their events in the future. I will definitely book Owen again. As a matter of fact, we're trying to cook something up here at the beach in the near future. Larry & Gwen Goldman
--Gwen G.
Kingsport, TN
8/10/2007

Hiring Owen was the most stress-free part of our wedding planning process. We were very happy with Owen's professionalism and performance at our wedding. No one was ready for the night to end.
--Alisha P.
Greenville, SC
8/4/2007

My experience with Owen was wonderful. He planned the music for the wedding ceremony and reception with ease. He played 3 1/2 hours of excellent music with wonderful sound accoustics that pleased virtually everyone at a wedding reception for 100 people with ages ranging from 18 months to 90. If you are looking for a musician for a function that you want people to enjoy, have fun and laugh and have a good time, then you can put your complete trust in Owen Poeteat. I promise you that you will be pleased with you decision to have him play at your function. Leonard B. Mushkin, DPM Ridgeway, South Carolina
--Leonard M.
Ridgeway, SC
7/14/2007

Owen was extremely easy to work with and made sure that everything went smoothly. We didnt have to worry in the least about the music. If you are looking for someone to book, get him NOW! His rates are more than reasonable, his attitude is fantastic, and his performance was awesome! Thanks Owen!
--Jeff B.
Charlotte, NC
7/7/2007

Owen is absolutely amazing! We loved having him and our guests can't stop talking about how he was the life of the party. I would highly recommend him to anyone!
--Christine A.
Charlotte, NC
6/30/2007

You couldn't have asked for a better performer. Owen made our party the most memorable ever!! We're already planning our next party and we wouldn't ask anyone else but Owen to do it.
--Mandy P.
Mcdonough, GA
6/16/2007

Owen was great to work with. He communicated with me during the planning period before our wedding, made helpful suggestions, was on time and prepared on the day of our wedding. He played classical songs during the ceremony and had an extensive play list for the reception and dancing. Would definitely recommend Owen.
--Karen E.
High Point, NC
5/12/2007

Owen was such a treat to work with and his talents are wonderful. Everyone enjoyed him and asked me alot of questions about him later. I was grateful for his music and the fact that he played for about 100 of my volunteers at a science and math museum. What a nice man and what a great talent. Thank you again Owen!! Kathy Thibault National Science Center Fort Discovery Augusta, Georgia
--Kathy T.
Augusta, GA
4/20/2007

Owen was great! We had planned for the music to be outside but the weather had a very different idea. And Owen didn't complain for a second when he had to pack up and move to a different location because of the rain and lightening. Thanks so much for a wonderful time!
--Kasey L.
Greenville, SC
4/14/2007

Owen was great and lived up to all our expectations. We would happily have him at our next party!
--Helen L.
Davidson, NC
4/5/2007

He really made the party a big hit. I couldn't have asked for a better musician and singer to entertain us! BIG kudos to him! He's the best! Helen
--Helen F.
Suwanee, GA
12/15/2006

Owen was amazing. It is too difficult to put to words of how a one man band can fill a room with the energy and sound that a 4 piece blues/accoustic band would have. He will be our annual entertainer at the holiday party....we will need to not interview anyone else. If anyone is looking for a great entertainer and they don't hire Owen...they are making a mistake. Rock on.
--Sean S.
Charlotte, NC
12/9/2006

Owen is a wonderful person and excellent performer. He took care of everything and perfect music was one thing I didn't have to worry about on my wedding day. Everyone loved him, from the 2 year old to the 82 year old - everyone danced and had a great time!
--Janet W.
Surf City, NC
11/24/2006

When we booked Owen we were a little bit aprehensive, since we had not heard him play. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES COULD WE HAVE PICKED A BETTER MUSICIAN FOR OUR WEDDING RECEPTION. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND OWEN TO ANYONE. EVERYONE THOURGHLY ENJOYED OWEN AND JAKE (THE DOG) OWEN IS SIMPLY THE BEST OF THE BEST Mr. & Mrs. DAVID C. MILLER
--Maggie G.
Seneca, SC
11/18/2006

Owen Poteat is one AMAZING, TALENTED, DEDICATED, CLASSY guy. Everyone at the party and myself included was very happy and impressed with Owen. I wish I can have events every weekend so Owen can come over and play. I would highly recommend Owen for any event and will tell as many people about him. I joined his website www.owenpoteat.com, so I can follow up on him, and watch him make it to the "Big Time" due to his talent. I hope you liked the stage owen, you'll be playing on it again, and I'll try not to fall next time :>). Thank You so much for making the party a success, keep up the great work Owen. Just know you got a new fan and friend in Charleston SC.
--Holly A.
Summerville, SC
10/28/2006

Owen is a great musician , he has the personality to put everyone at ease and create an atmosphere for any occasion. I highly recommend him . He has a high standard of professionalism. He is the best!!
--Katie S.
Valdese, NC
9/16/2006

Owen was a saving grace! My original musician had cancelled 3 weeks prior to the wedding. I entered my bid into Gig Masters and received a call from Owen immediately. The guests at the reception commented how much they enjoyed his music- laid back to fun, music from 70's to today. I would definitely contact Owen again for my next event/party.
--Helen S.
Huntersville, NC
9/10/2006

Fantastic performance...everyone had a blast!!!
--Amy S.
Mooresville, NC
9/9/2006

My little 4 year old niece loved him most of all. Owen allowed her in her little show girl way, to sit beside him while he played. Owen played a song that my nephew could sing to us. My nephew is a a formal entertainer on a music scholarship and the two of them (Owen and Tyler) performed the most beautiful song together...without any rehearsal! We were honored to have Owen their. He is the greatest!!! Debora and Dupree Davis
--Debora T.
Charlotte, NC
7/1/2006

We put our trust in Owen to be there, on time, and to do a good job. He kept his promise for all. The wedding couple and all thier guests were extremely satisfied.
--Louise G.
Wrightsville Beach, NC
6/3/2006

Owen Poteat was an absolute answer to prayer. I contacted him at almost the final hour... thus giving him little time to prepare. Without hesitation he accepted the invitation to play for our rehersal dinner and as part of the entertainment for the wedding. He was able to learn the song I requested for the mother/son dance within one week... and did it "perfectly". He was able to appeal to all ages and all taste of music. I would reccomend him to anyone, not only for his talent ...but because he is an absolutely delightful gentleman. My mother's 80th birthday will be this August and I definitely will be requesting Owen for our muscial entertainment. Thank you Owen for bringing the word "perfect" to our evening. Jennia Myers
--Jenia M.
Burlington, NC
12/29/2005

An absolute hit! So good, he sold out of CDs. We could not have selected a better person to play at our rehearsal dinner.
--Amy T.
Asheville, NC
10/28/2005

Amazing performer. Owen is very professional and emotionally attached to his work. It was a total pleasure working with him.
--Randy C.
Charlotte, NC
10/8/2005

Owen braved a very hot NC day and performed admirably. He accommodated all of our requests and many in the party complimented me on my choice of Owen. He was terrific!
--Robert A.
Mooresville, NC
5/27/2006

Owen was great! Very easy to work with and a pleasure to deal with. We had lots of compliments from the folks that attended the party. I would love to have him play another party! We will be sure and look him up for next year!
--Trudy S.
Charlotte, NC
5/6/2006