Michael Shynes Singer/Songwriter

ople inquiring about him! So happy we had him be a part of our day!

h Johnny Cash and the Backstreet Boys in the same set. I won't comment on the quality of his music here because if you can't tell that from the videos he has posted, you can't be helped. That said, we were similarly pleased with the quality of his disc-jockeying. A member of our bridal party, who is also a deejay in a major market, said that Michael was hands down one of the best wedding deejays he has ever seen. There was not a single song when the dance floor wasn't full (which is saying quite a bit, considering how many Panic! At the Disco songs the groom requested). Seriously though, Michael read the crowd's moods perfectly and played music that we loved and that engaged each person in the room. Past this outstanding quality as both a musician and a disc-jockey, I'll say that it truly felt that Michael was a guest and a friend at our wedding. He laughed with us, wondered with me how we could get the Vikings game on the radio the next day driving home from central Wisconsin, and really helped create the exact environment we had hoped for at our wedding. A few months later, we went to see Michael play at a packed concert in Minneapolis, and he recognized us at the bar before his set, hugged us, and asked us how we'd been. It's that kind of personal and authentic touch that he brings to his relationships and his work that makes us so happy to have hired him to play at our wedding. We couldn't recommend him more fervently.

er 2016, I immediately wrote his name down, knowing I needed him at my wedding. The easygoing communication, aside from his talent, was one of the best parts of booking Michael. His musical talents are unbelievable. Growing up with a dad who played guitar in the house for years, Michael brought me right back to what I loved about music. Michael's acoustic abilities with the looping of the guitar and vocals, along with the ah-mazing sound of his voice put him above any other musicians I have listened to. I sent him a list of songs I wanted for my ceremony.... as a normal bride would, we listen to these songs on repeat up until the day of the wedding. I will honestly say, I could not make it down the aisle without crying as soon as I heard him playing, the pictures definitely show it. He timed and faded the songs I picked perfectly to the timing of our ceremony! I am so happy we booked him for our ceremony and cocktail hour. I would have kept him our entire reception if I could have! We LOVE Michael Shynes!

ew he would be amazing the minute we heard him sing online and we were not disappointed. He was so easy to work with and even cut a sample of our first dance song "Perfect" for us to use as we practiced our dance before the wedding. We added a female vocalist to the mix as we had one song that was better as a duet and the mother of the groom wanted their mother/son dance to be sung by a female vocalist. Michael waited to hear which songs we were going to use before picking a female vocalist he thought would be best for those songs. Her voice was stunning. Our guests were in love with our wedding before we even arrived as they got to listen to Michael play. Our dance floor was full all night which is exactly what we wanted. No one has stopped talking about the music at our wedding. We're all trying to figure out what we can hire them for next. I just can't say enough about what Michael and crew added to our day. They made it exceptional!

s AMAZING and set the perfect time for our ceremony. All of our guests could not stop talking about him and how fabulous he was and our wedding venue coordinator absolutely loved him! I would highly recommend him!!!

ly what to do the day of the wedding. I couldn’t recommend him more highly for your wedding!

His voice is/was AMAZING and he is a very talented performer! He was definitively of my favorite parts of my wedding day, many of our guest still talk about how great he was! I highly recommend Michael for any performance.

g date available. He was so easy going and great during the whole process leading up to the ceremony. He went above and beyond and learned some special songs for us during our ceremony as well. He performed at our ceremony in the church and the reception to follow. He set the tone to make our wedding ceremony even more special and touching than I could have ever imagined. Words do no justice describing how beautiful he sounded inside the church. Everyone was already raving about him during and after the ceremony, and were even more excited to see that he was performing at our reception as well. He sang and played the perfect songs at the perfect time for all of ours guests and had so much fun with all of us all night. I have had so many people tell us that was the best time, and best music at any wedding they have ever heard. Everyone was and still is asking us about him. We even had some wedding crashers from the bar inside our reception venue because they wanted a better listen at what they could hear outside! Michael Shynes is a rare amazing talent, we feel so blessed that we could have him perform on our special day, and we are still getting compliments because of him.

had him do our ceremony and our cocktail/dinner hour. After we booked him he was extremely helpful with picking out music. My husband and I spent a lot of time listening to songs and comparing them to Michael's style. We chose songs that we felt fit both his style and ours and we couldn't have been happier! We got so many compliments on him from our guests. He really turned our backyard wedding into an incredible time! We loved having him preform for our special day and love seeing him whenever he is playing in town! I would recommend him to anyone and everyone!

ail hour and it was beautiful! He is incredibly talented. From the outset, Michael was professional, positive, fun, open, and worked with us to design a music list that was just our style! We didn't want more traditional wedding songs and he (and his cellist) more than delivered with songs from Mat Kearney, Andrew Belle, and Jason Mraz. His sound is so versatile and people are still talking about how great he was!! Seriously, we're looking for another event we can have him at! For my husband and I, Michael was exactly what we were looking for in our day. My suggestion for future brides and grooms is to snatch him up when you can -- he will add something special and so unique to your day!

for my husband and I, hearing that song sung so beautifully during our family photo session remains one of our most precious memories. It was made even more memorable given that all of us, including the photographer, stopped what we were doing for a moment and listened. And that sentiment continued throughout the day as our guests came up to my husband and I asking…where did you find this guy, his is AMAZING! Michael Shynes is an amazingly talented performer and songwriter, a true professional and I would recommend him for any event.

t to work with ahead of time & nailed our vision for the ceremony. Our only regret was that we didn't hire him for longer! Some day when Michael is famous I'm going to be telling my kids "he performed at my wedding." Amazing talent--you will not regret hiring him!

remony and was perfect for our guests as our ceremony got started a bit late. A part from the day itself, Michael responded to every email I sent in a very timely manner and played exactly what I requested for certain songs. We are so happy with our decision to have him be apart of our special day and you will not be dissapointed when you do the same! Thank you so much Michael!!! We will be coming to more of your gigs in the area just to listen to that beautiful voice!

ple were asking how we found him and where they can see him again. The wedding was a week ago and I am still getting texts and inquiries about the performance! So very grateful and hope to see you play somewhere soon, myself! Thanks again . . .

top asking about him all evening! He performed before and during our ceremony, and it was so fun for us and our guests to have almost a mini-concert before the wedding. The music was amazing, he was so easy to work with, and we were able to make such fun song selections from his huge library of music! So talented, everything was so perfect, I can’t recommend him enough!

top asking about him all evening! He performed before and during our ceremony, and it was so fun for us and our guests to have almost a mini-concert before the wedding. The music was amazing, he was so easy to work with, and we were able to make such fun song selections from his huge library of music! So talented, everything was so perfect, I can’t recommend him enough!

ven said that he was the best wedding performer he has seen. He was a pleasure to work with and I couldn't recommend him more. Thanks again Michael!

usician. He really blew me away and completely exceeded my expectations. I simply gave him a few songs to play, and he took it from there and just showed up and did his thing. Since he plays a lot of weddings he knows the drill and how things should run, so our ceremony went very smoothly. I HIGHLY recommend Michael to anyone who is looking for a talented singer/guitarist. They don't get any better than Michael.

cian. I already have friends asking me for his contact info so they can have him at their weddings. Plus, the guests kept telling me that they were in awe over his singing and guitar performances. Thank you, Michael, for making our day EXTRA special. We are very grateful for your kindness and beautiful music.

ne. Our guests really enjoyed his music during our reception and kept asking how we found him! He is BY FAR our favorite local artist and would definitely recommend him!!

were consumed by Michael's music. We knew we had to have him play for us. Michael was so pleasant to work with from the very beginning. He was very prompt to return e-mails and answer any questions we had. The way he handles business and his music, it is very clear that he is a well rounded professional and is meant to make music and share it with the world. I wouldn't just recommend Michael for a wedding, I would HIGHLY recommend him for any occasion you might want music. He is hands down one of the kindest souls we have had the pleasure of getting to know. Before our wedding and now after, we have seen him perform many times and he remains captivating and continues to fill our hearts with love and joy. If you're reading this review in search for musical talent, your search is over. Contact Michael Shynes NOW!

edding ceremony an experience we’ll never forget- I still can’t believe I got to walk down the aisle to his amazing voice. We had some unique song choices and he sang them better than the originals. He sang Tenerife Sea during our wine box ceremony and I tried to go as slow as possible, just to be able to hear him sing longer! Check out his website for a small idea of his amazing ability- better yet, he’s well known in the twin cities area- check him out during one of his events. If he's not already booked for your date, book him right away!

hey were all perfect. Everyone was talking about him and how fantastic he was throughout the night! Also very accommodating to your needs and great to work with. I would highly suggest him for any wedding!

s well as providing DJ services. We recieved so many compliments! Michael's ability to cover multiple genres with his live performances is a rare talent and one that truly entertained our guests! The beauty of his clear, articulate voice flowed exquisitely throughout our venue. His DJ services kept everyone on the dance floor, as he graciously accepted requests! If you are as fortunate as we were to have Michael as your perfomer, you will not be disappointed! Thank you, Michael Shynes for providing the soundtrack for the best day of our lives!

ormance at the reception was outstanding, but Michael also gets kudos for being accommodating, business like and providing a high service level. If you're looking for an easy and rewarding music experience, Michael is your guy.

lanning our date around his availability because I knew I wanted him there! He was so friendly, professional, easy to work with, accommodating and extremely talented! We got more compliments on him and his performance than anything else at our reception party. In my opinion, he directly set the tone for a fun, relaxing evening! If you need a musician for ANY event, talk to Michael Shynes!!!

quiet times of the ceremony perfectly, and flawlessly transitioned from song to song perfectly on queue. His voice accompanied the acoustic guitar so beautifully…like he was meant to perform at a wedding ceremony. We have gotten countless questions about him and EVERY comment from those in the audience was over-the-top complimentary. I am so thankful that we found him…can’t imagine what our ceremony would have been like without him. THANK YOU MICHAEL!

nt and my husband and I could not have been happier with him. We truly feel so lucky to have had the honor of him performing at our wedding and would absolutely encourage EVERYONE to book him while you still can :) (It's only a matter of time before I hear him on the radio!) Our guests were incredibly impressed and are still raving about him. Definitely one of my favorite pieces of our wedding, hands down.

artist to sing at our wedding. We listened to him live for the first time in St. Cloud, MN- the town my fiancé and I met. We knew instantly that he was perfect. After making the decision to hire him for our wedding, we listened to all of his originals and fell in love with one song in particular. We loved it so much we asked him to sing it for our first dance. He went above and beyond to make our day so special. Our guests raved about his performance at the wedding ceremony and cocktail hour! He is hands down the best and I would recommend him to anyone!!!!

specifically wanted played other that the rest was his call. He without a doubt EXCEEDED our expectations! I do although have one regret and that is wishing I would have been able to have him for the whole reception not just dinner music.

ated the changes easily. When he sang during the ceremony you couldn't believe that it wasn't the original artist singing. Happy hour was just as great and we couldn't be more please with everything. I wouldn't think twice about having Michael play at your wedding, he will be amazing. L thompson

vening just magical! I highly reccomend hiring Michael for your reception - He is truly a gifted musician!

quested. We got so many compliments on how great he sounds. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a live musician for any event.

ily. After the first song he played, I was so mesmerized by his voice and I knew immediately that I HAD to have him play at our wedding. Michael played during our social hour before our wedding ceremony and during the actual ceremony. I had countless guests asking my family who he was and where we had found him. Even my bridesmaids were asking me to "turn up the radio" when he started to play and I had to explain to them that this was someone performing live outside. He was so easy to work with and I couldn't imagine my wedding day without him being apart of it. He brought such a relaxing and calming atmosphere to our social hour and guests were in awe of him. At the reception as we were greeting guests, there were very few conversations that happened that did not involve Michael. We have been married almost a week now, and I have received numerous texts asking about Michael. Although our wedding day has ended, I cannot wait to continue to follow Michael through his career. I know great things are in store for him!!!

He is so easy to work with, a very kind person, and extremely talented. All of the guests were impressed with him and wanted to know all about him! No doubt, big things are ahead for Michael. Thank you, Michael, for making our wedding day so special, and thank God for your talented gifts!

had. He has an expansive song list and played a variety so all of our guests could enjoy. They are still talking about his performance weeks later. I would definitely recommend him for any event.

songs and was a real crowd pleaser. Many of our guests complimented us on having him there and said they would like to use him for their events.

hoices. I would have him come perform again for one of our events!

's voice is. He was truly a highlight of our wedding and we were so honored to have him be apart of our special day. He added such a unique touch to our wedding which we will remember forever. I can't wait to get our wedding footage back so I can hear him again and again!

ily learned the songs we requested him to play. I would highly recommend him!

gs on his list and also requested a couple that were not. He gladly agreed to learn the songs and performed them so wonderfully that words cannot describe his talents. Our guests and employees at the Pool & Yacht Club raved about Michaels talents and his beautiful performance. We feel as if he is now a friend and if you are looking for someone to make your event special, Michael Shynes is the answer. Thank you again!

ngs to play at our ceremony and even let him fill in some of the gaps with instrumentals. He did amazing. I was married on 8-14-15 and I get compliments about Michael every time I come across a wedding guest! He even took the time to write a beautiful song for my father/daughter dance. I gave him a list of memories and he translated it and turned it into the best gift ever! I wouldn't recommend anyone else. Michael is perfect!

e with tricky acoustics. He softly filled the room and gave our guest chills. He learned a song we requested for the bridal entrance with one day notice, and was so good at the cocktail hour that our guest started dancing! He couldn't be more talented and we couldn't have been more pleased!

minute he even changed our song because of us deciding on something else. He did any request we asked of him and got the guests to join in. Our wedding was so much more personable and enjoyable because of our wedding singer. Thank you so much for everything!!