Business Details
46 Years
experience
Your Premier Live Music Experience
Robert McCloy is a dedicated professional musician with over four decades of experience enhancing events through live music. Specializing in weddings, corporate gatherings, and private functions, Robert brings versatility across classical, jazz, pop, and Celtic genres. His commitment to personalized service ensures each event's unique atmosphere is perfectly complemented by tailored musical selections. Recognized for reliability and artistic excellence, Robert has earned accolades like the WeddingWire Couples Choice Award and countless testimonials praising his adaptability to special requests.Equipped with state-of-the-art, battery-powered amplification for any venue, he provides pre-event consultations to align performances with client visions. The Stringtown Trio, a staple of his Celtic celebrations, has performed annually at St. Patricks Day events since the 1980s. With teaching expertise in guitar, mandolin, and fiddle, Robert offers lessons for all skill levels while maintaining a full-time performance career. His Midwest-based services extend to Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio, ensuring accessibility to diverse audiences.
Services
Solo Performances
Ensemble Services
Stringtown Trio
Music Lessons
Celtic Celebrations
Wedding Ceremonies
Corporate Events
Private Gatherings
Holiday Music
Folk & Country
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of professional music performance experience.
- Our diverse ensembles adapt to any event's atmosphere.
- Personalized pre-event consultations ensure perfect musical alignment.
- Special requests are expertly arranged at no extra cost.
- Battery-powered equipment guarantees performance flexibility outdoors.
Associations and certifications
- WeddingWire Couples Choice Awards
What people say
Extremely flexible
Perfect atmosphere
Elegant performances
Responsive communication
Authentic Celtic flair
Services
Solo Performances
Solo guitar performances featuring classical, jazz, and contemporary pieces enhance formal and casual events. Customizable playlists adapt to weddings, private parties, and corporate functions across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. Professional-grade equipment ensures high-quality sound in any setting.
Ensemble Services
Dynamic ensembles combine guitar with violin, saxophone, or flute for versatile event music. These groups transition seamlessly between classical refinement and modern energy while accommodating special song requests for milestone celebrations.
Stringtown Trio
Traditional Celtic ensemble specializing in Irish folk music for St. Patricks Day events, Renaissance Fairs, and cultural celebrations. Active since the 1980s, the trio delivers authentic rhythms and vocals that engage audiences across generations.
Music Lessons
Personalized guitar, mandolin, and fiddle lessons available for all skill levels. Teaching combines technical proficiency with performance readiness, emphasizing both classical techniques and contemporary styles for aspiring musicians.
Wedding Ceremonies
Custom musical arrangements enhance wedding ceremonies and receptions. Services include pre-planning consultations, song adaptations, and adaptable instrumentation from solo guitar to full ensemble configurations for both indoor and outdoor venues.
People
Robert McCloy
Owner & Performer
Professional musician with 40+ years of experience composing and performing live music across genres. Specializes in event music and music education while maintaining an active performance schedule throughout the Midwest.
Questions
What types of events do you perform at?
Weddings, corporate events, private parties, cultural celebrations, and holiday functions across the Midwest.
Can you learn special songs for my event?
Yes, special requests are arranged free of charge with advance notice to ensure perfect performance.
Do you perform outside Michigan?
Services extend throughout Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio with reliable mobile equipment.
Are larger ensembles available?
Solo performances, duos, and trios are available depending on event requirements and venue size.
Is music equipment included?
Battery-powered amplification systems are provided for seamless indoor and outdoor performances.
How do you ensure event day success?
Pre-event consultations confirm musical preferences while backup equipment guarantees uninterrupted performances.
Reviews (4)
Christine L. Corley
Apr 08, 2022
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Robert played for the ceremony and cocktail hour at my wedding. He was highly recommended by the event coordinator at the English Inn and he did not disappoint. Robert played a special request for the wedding party's procession and did a fantastic job! I received positive feedback from guests and the entire process from booking, to planning, to carrying out our requests on our special day was stress- free and easy!
Barret Hendricks
Nov 30, 2021
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Robert was very punctual, professional, and flexible and helped make our ceremony a success! We got married during the Covid pandemic, so our plans changed several times and Robert was very flexible and accommodating. We had an untraditional wedding and requested many unconventional and unique songs. Despite the unusual playlist, Robert played all the songs beautifully. In the cocktail hour after the ceremony, everyone was raving about the music and even now, weeks later, we're still hearing compliments about the guitarist. Thank you Robert!
Anna Orsini
Aug 21, 2021
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Robert was wonderful. He played gorgeous music for our ceremony and helped manage the sound level of the mics for our officiant and readers. He was on time, professional, and flexible. He had an extensive list of songs and was even willing to learn any special requests for us. Would absolutely recommend to anyone!
Keely Browning
Jul 19, 2021
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Robert was very easy to work with and we loved his music! Due to COVID rescheduling, we gave him short notice and he was very flexible in scheduling. He was open to many different music requests that fit in seamlessly with our ceremony and cocktail hour. He has all of his own audio equipment which made it so easy to work into our outdoor wedding. We would choose him for our next event hands down!
