Hire Our Musicians


Are you planning a wedding, party or other social event?

Consider offering your guests something special to remember — entertainment by LIVE MUSICIANS.  Live music makes an impression that will endure in your guests’ recollections and will make your event truly memorable.

When you are paying for live music, deal with the “pros”.

We’re professional, we’re affordable, and we’ll make your event even more exciting.

Your event is special, so don’t settle for less than the best.

We’re the oldest, most respected name in the business.  Established in 1902, we’ve entertained Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts for more than a century.

Pick here from the finest musicians and bands in the area.

Choose by Category or Style of Music

Dance Bands for Banquets, Parties, Lounges, etc.

Al Abbott Band (Call PFM office for contact information)
Bill and Mary Andrews Band (Call PFM office for contact information)
Joe Carrier Band (Call PFM office for contact information)
Dan Ferreira & The Meadowlarks
Stan Holtzman Band (Call PFM office for contact information)
Dick Lupino Band
Jack McNamara Band (Call PFM office for contact information)
Bill Moretti Band (Call PFM office for contact information)
Brian Mullaney Music (Call PFM office for contact information)
Nancy Paolino and the Black Tie Band
PB Music
Bob Sagnella Band (Call PFM office for contact information)
Lois Vaughan
George Zecher Orchestras (Call PFM office for contact information)

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“Show” Bands, “Cover” Bands, “80’s” Bands

Bill and Mary Andrews Band (Call PFM office for contact information)
Joe Carrier Band (Call PFM office for contact information)
Dick Lupino Band
Jack McNamara Band (Call PFM office for contact information)
Nancy Paolino and the Black Tie Band

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Calypso, Island & Brazilian Music

Dan Moretti – Brazilian (Call PFM office for contact information)
George Zecher – Calypso & Island (Call PFM office for contact information)
Dave Zinno – Brazilian (Call PFM office for contact information)

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Wedding Services

Caprice Ensemble (Call PFM office for contact information)
Classical Wedding Services of New England
Dick Lupino Band
Nancy Paolino and the Black Tie Band
Lois Vaughan

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Chamber Music Ensembles

Caprice Ensemble         (Call PFM office for contact information)
Musica Dolce

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Solo Performers

Art B., solo guitar

Ron Fournier, solo pianist

Mike Magnelli, solo guitar

Newport Harp, solo harp

Jordan Nunes, solo piano

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Jazz and Blues

Al Basile, cornet

Paul Del Nero, string bass

Kent Hewitt, piano

Yvonne Monnett, piano and vocals

Dan Moretti, saxophone

Joe Parillo, piano

Richard (“Ritchee”) Price, trumpet

Curt Ramm, trumpet

Carl Querfurth, trombone

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Arrangers / Composers

Joe Carrier

Jacob Richman

Mike Thompson

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Vocalists

Yvonne Monnett

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Instrumentalists / Music Teachers

Bassoon
Daniel Beilman
Cello
Megan Koch
Steven Laven
Theodore Mook
Aron Zelkowicz
Oboe
Jane Murray
Percussion (Drums)
Piero Guimaraes
Charles Kalajian
Nathan Lassell
Craig McNutt
String Bass
Joseph Bentley
Joseph Higgins
Eliot Porter
Trombone
Alexei Doohovskoy
Trumpet
Joseph Foley
Violin
Sasha Callahan
Sophia Herman
John Sumerlin

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Symphonic Orchestras

Rhode Island Civic Chorale and Orchestra

Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra

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