Jonny Leyland singing with acoustic guitar outdoors
Weddings · Corporate · Private events · South Florida

Live music your guests will remember.

Soulful vocals, acoustic guitar and fuller live-looped sound for weddings, corporate events and private celebrations across South Florida.

Elegant acoustic sets. Fuller live-looped sound. One contact for your live music needs.

Serving Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Palm Beach and destination events across South Florida. Limited dates each month.

“During cocktail hour, my guests were going up to me asking who he was and where I found him.”

— Sara R · Wedding · The Knot

Watch Jonny live

Three short clips: one musician, voice and guitar. Tap a video to play.

Jonny Leyland performing Sweet Pea (Amos Lee)
Sweet Pea (Amos Lee)Warm, easygoing vocals and acoustic guitar, the relaxed sound many couples pick for cocktail hour and dinner.
Jonny Leyland performing Fly Me to the Moon (Frank Sinatra)
Fly Me to the Moon (Frank Sinatra)A timeless standard for welcome receptions, cocktail hours and elegant dinners.
Jonny Leyland performing High and Dry (Radiohead)
High and Dry (Radiohead)Stripped-back and soulful, filmed outdoors, for quieter moments, sunset sets and ceremonies.

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Music shaped around your event

Every booking is quoted for its date, hours and venue. Pick the lane that fits and I’ll take it from there.

Weddings

From the aisle walk to the last dance. Classical-style and acoustic guitar for your ceremony, warm live vocals for cocktail hour and dinner, and a fuller live-looped sound when it’s time to bring people to the dance floor.

I’ll learn your first dance or a special-request song (with at least 60 days’ notice), plan the music around your timeline and venue, and keep in touch through the months before your day. Coverage can be ceremony and cocktail hour only, or ceremony to last dance.

“With very short notice, he pulled together an incredible performance that set the tone for the entire night.

He even surprised us with a custom mashup of Pressure and Ice Ice Baby for my walk down the aisle. It was unforgettable and had everyone talking!”

— Cecilia V · Wedding · The Knot
Check your date

Prime Saturday dates book 6–12 months ahead.

Corporate & Resort

For hotels and resorts, yacht and country clubs, welcome dinners, cocktail receptions, brand activations and holiday parties. The music follows the event: relaxed acoustic sets while guests mingle and talk, then singalongs or a fuller sound when the room is ready for it.

One performer, a professional PA for indoor or outdoor spaces, a microphone for speeches and announcements, and liability insurance on request. 60–90 days’ notice is typical.

“We hired Jonny to play during a business event I held, during our cocktail reception and dinner and Jonny's music and energy made the whole event feel amazing”

— Jane M. · Business event · Thumbtack

Planners & Agencies

Planners, venue coordinators and agencies: send me the date, venue and run of show, and I’ll confirm availability and a quote. I arrive fully equipped, set the volume to the room, and keep the music on your timeline from welcome drinks to the final set.

  • Professional PA, plus a microphone for speeches and announcements
  • Liability insurance available on request
  • Acoustic sets that sit under conversation, or a fuller live-looped sound when the room is ready
  • A duo or band through my partner network, with me as your one contact
Email jonny@jonnyleyland.com

Or use the form below.

One contact for your live music needs.

Beyond my own performances, I work with a trusted network of musicians and agency partners. If your event calls for a duo or a band, tell me what you’re planning and I’ll help you find the right fit, with me as your one point of contact.

Tell me what you’re planning
Jonny Leyland performing on a patio with acoustic guitar

What’s included

  • Live music for ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, dinner, or private-event sets
  • Classical-style guitar, acoustic vocals, and fuller upbeat live-sound options
  • Wireless looping rig for a bigger sound from one performer
  • Professional PA for elegant indoor and outdoor events
  • Custom song requests welcomed with advance notice
  • Microphone access for speeches or announcements
  • Liability insurance available on request

How booking works

  1. Send your event details using the form below.
  2. We talk through the music, timeline and venue.
  3. You get a quote; 50% to hold the date, balance due by event day.

What clients are saying

“Everyone had a blast! Several people asked for his number to book events.”

— Amy W. · Wedding reception · Thumbtack

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About me

Originally from New Zealand and now based in South Florida, I’ve spent more than two decades performing at weddings, corporate events and private celebrations, from beachside ceremonies to corporate galas. I read the room, blend timeless classics with modern favorites, and arrive fully equipped. When your event needs more than one musician, my partner network means you still have just one contact.

A Taste of the Repertoire

Cocktail hour / sophisticated background

  • Fly Me to the Moon — Frank Sinatra
  • Don’t Know Why — Norah Jones
  • Thinking Out Loud — Ed Sheeran
  • Beautiful Crazy — Luke Combs
  • New York State of Mind — Billy Joel

Upbeat singalongs

  • Brown Eyed Girl — Van Morrison
  • Wagon Wheel — Old Crow Medicine Show
  • I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) — The Proclaimers
  • Sweet Home Alabama — Lynyrd Skynyrd
  • Mr. Brightside — The Killers

Dance-floor favorites

  • I Wanna Dance with Somebody — Whitney Houston
  • Superstition — Stevie Wonder
  • Twist and Shout — The Beatles
  • Steal My Kisses — Ben Harper
  • La Bamba — Ritchie Valens

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FAQs

How much does live music cost?

Every event is quoted individually, based on the date, hours of music, venue and setup. Send me your details and I’ll come back with a clear quote.

What kinds of events do you play?

Weddings, engagement parties, corporate events, welcome dinners, private parties, holiday parties, and brand activations.

Will you learn our first dance or special-request song?

Yes — submitted at least 60 days before the event.

Do you MC the evening?

Mic announcements are included. Full MC duties are available by arrangement.

How far in advance should we book?

6–12 months for prime Saturday wedding dates. Corporate events typically 60–90 days.

What’s the deposit?

50% to hold the date, balance due by event day.

Let's discuss your event!