Solo Musician For Hire in Winter Haven, FL

I (Mari O.) am a Singer Song Writer, Entertainer and Producer. A Senior Idol Finalist in 2016. An Award Winning Composer with 35+ years of experience in the Music Industry. I studied Music and Music Education at Florida International University. Earned a Bachelor's Degree from Regents College in New York. ​My Eclectic approach to Music shapes the Band's Musical Sound. This unique mix of genres include: Dance, Classic Rock, Pop, Latin, Jazz, Sing-Along, Blues, Doo Wop, Ballad, Instrumental and Caribbean Music. When I am not performing as a Solo Artist, I am accompanied by my Band - Mari O. and the "Q" Band - which may consist of a Duo, Trio or Quartet. At times you may also find me at a Corporate Event playing with a Seven Piece Orchestra. One thing is for certain-whether I play on an Intimate Stage like the Italian American Social Club in Palm Coast, Florida - The Sophisticated Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach, Fl. The Straz in Tampa, Fl. Or a World Class Venue as Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Florida... You will be Entertained!

*PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE SENDING US A REQUEST FOR A QUOTE! OUR MINIMUM FOR A 1 HOUR SOLOIST IS $250. PLEASE READ OUR PRICING GUIDE IN THE FAQ’s SECTION OF OUR PROFILE.* Louis Pettinelli Entertainment is a full service musical booking agency that has among the highest number of bookings and reviews of any live music booking agency on Thumbtack in the United States. We provide premium musical services, and utilize musicians that have gone through an extensive audition process to gain employment in our agency. Our dedication to our craft separates us from the rest of our competitors.

Charlie Shephard is a acoustic guitar player/Singer with a degree in Music from Rollins College and over a decade of live performance experience. He plays hundreds of well-known rock/pop/country covers from the 1950’s-today all around Florida for a wide variety of events. He takes pride in making every event a success.

Hello and thank you for visiting my Thumbtack page! I am a singing guitarist that plays a wide variety of crowd-pleasing songs, BUT I PROVIDE MORE than just that. Click the Read More button to see!👇🏻 - 1.👨🏼‍🎓TRAINED MUSICIAN = QUALITY EXPERIENCE: Over 27 years of performance experience, culminating in unique and exciting acoustic guitar renditions of your favorite tunes with skilled vocals. - 2.🔄 LAYERED LIVE LOOPING: All of my song performances are layered with live looping, on-the-spot and in-the-moment to make my performance sound like a full band. You will not only hear acoustic guitar and singing but also drum-like sounds as well as melodic solo lines all at the same time making for a more captivating performance. Don’t be surprised if you and your guests want to get up and dance to their favorite tunes! (Looping examples provided in demo) - 3.🎸SINGING OR INSTRUMENTAL: Whether you want something a little more energetic with quality vocals OR you’re looking for something laid back and instrumental only, I can provide both options in the same performance with ease (instrumental demo will be provided for your review). - 4.📈HIGH FIDELITY SOUND SYSTEM: My speakers are high quality with a crisp and clean sound that can accommodate and fill a large space. - 5.❤️LEARNING SPECIAL SONGS FOR YOU: Did you want to hear a song that’s not on my regular rotation? Never fear! I will be happy to learn at least one song for you and likely more! (further details pending the specific song requested) - 6.🇺🇸SUPPORTING A VETERAN: You'll be supporting a former active duty service member of the United States Military. I was in the U.S. Navy Band for 6 years. - 7.🎤🎤EXTRA WIRELESS MICROPHONES FOR YOU: Do you want to make announcements through the speakers? Or maybe you’re having a fun party and want to do a little sing-along karaoke? I bring 2 extra wireless microphones so you can do either! - 8.✅REAL TIME SONG REQUEST SYSTEM: (optional) You and your guests are provided easy access to my song request system allowing you to request any tunes from my song list from their phone. I then see your requests on my tablet in real time! (song list can be sent for review) - 9.🧼CLEAN LYRICS: All of the songs are throughly reviewed to ensure they have clean lyrics providing a comfortable atmosphere that promotes harmony across all generations and lifestyles. - 10.👍🏻CONTRACTUAL GUARANTEES: A written and signed contract between me and you will guarantee that you’ll get EXACTLY what you asked for. This is done through the Docusign company to help ensure ease and comfort. - 11.🙂CLEAR HEADED PROFESSIONALISM: No alcohol. No drugs. EVER. I’ve been sober my whole life and I’m not starting now. (I promise that doesn’t mean I’m boring 😉) - 12.🙌🏻BACKED BY 5-STAR REVIEWS: You don’t have to take my word for it; Dozens of high praise reviews from previous clients can be found on Thumbtack and Gig Salad. I would be honored to play for you. Feel free to take time to review my demo videos in the featured projects section.