Tom was amazing! He did our fall festival at our community picnic. We had beautiful weather but the day was a success thanks to Tom keeping the party going with wonderful music! Can't wait for our next event to have him again! He is a joy! Highly recommend Tom for your next event! The best!
Tom margarites
Great value
- 147 hires
- Based in Mundelein, IL
- 41 years in business
- Background checked
About Tom margarites
PERFORMER: Virtuoso Guitarist/Vocalist/DJ ; Not only can I sing and play a wide variety of popular music from virtually every and any genre imaginable,I am also an accomplished classical guitarist/finger style expert as well as a virtuoso level soloist that transforms basic "cover tunes" into something unique and special that takes the performance far beyond simply mimicking a pop song like a record.We have mp3 players for that!... You want a DJ? Piece of cake. Through my blue tooth capable pa system,I can play any song on Apple music/spotify. I can take special requests effortlessly and you could even send me a playlist to your liking and that is what I will play As a DJ I am unique! Not only do I play your favorite songs to get the people dancing but I may even have my guitar in hand and play some tasty little rhythm along with the song or a blistering virtuoso guitar solo to spice things up and to make it feel like you actually have a band not just a guy playing songs on his phone! See my videos on YouTube! I have a small footprint compared to a 2,3 or 4 piece band. It's me, my small pa system and and 4 little foot pedals! With the use of my Boss RC-20 Loop station looper and my TC-Helcion vocal harmonizer, you'll forget all that sound is coming from just one person in real time with NO BACKING TRACKS! ask me to play any two songs and I'll make a personal audition video for you so you can see what I can do. Thank you for your time! GUITAR TEACHING/LESSONS: Most of my lessons are now on line, but anyone is welcome to come to me in Mundelein or I can come to you depending on your location. God blessed me with the ability to break down complex and abstract concepts that are easily comprehended by anyone old enough to read as long as they can pay attention! I have taught so many people who took lessons from other teachers, and almost every time without fail,I am amazed at how little the student learned from his previous teacher.I think I am the best teacher for anyone who is brand new to guitar/music or to anyone who wants to become smarter about theory,songwriting,improvisation etc. btw,I have a reverbnation page under Tom Margarites that features 50 original compositions written,performed and recorded by me. All instruments. It's a great feeling knowing that you can change and have changed someones life and teaching guitar gives me that opportunity every day! For reasons somewhat unclear to me,I have spent the lions share of my waking hours over the past 42 years,studying and honing my craft and understanding of music.I cannot think of a better way for me to utilize the fruits of my labour than spreading the joy that is music,either through teaching or through performance!
Reviews
Tom provided excellent service—he was on time, reliable, professional, and very willing to work with our needs. He is also a talented guitarist and singer, which made the experience even more enjoyable. I highly recommend Tom for any event!
I hired Tom for a 2 hour set for our block party. I asked him to sing sing along songs and covers people would know. He was very responsive, showed up early to set up and low maintenance. Sang and played the guitar. It sounded great and added a fun live music addition to our block party. I’d highly recommend him for future events.
My experience with Tom was fantastic! He was very responsive when I initially reached out as well as in the weeks leading up to our event. He played the guitar as well as DJ for the after party. I had many good compliments from our guests regarding Tom. He also helped connect me with someone to do line dance lessons which made the night even more fun.
We had a blast at our Summer Nationals USA Diving Masters banquet in Brown Deer because of the great service provided by Tom.
Tom was a great addition to our condo’s summer party! His vast repertoire of songs, along with his musical talent, delighted our community. Although he is a solo performer, the sound is much bigger due to his use of a harmonizer. We highly recommend Tom!
Tom was wonderful! We had him play for a resident event at our community and they absolutely LOVED it. I would definitely recommend him to anyone in the future. Thank you so much again Tom, our residents had a blast!
Great guy! Loved having him play at our party. Sound system was amazing and he could not have been more accommodating.
I can’t express enough how wonderful he was. Tom made our wedding so special by playing guitar for our guests. He was fantastic!
He was there on time and was there to play what we had asked him to. Everyone was happy with the music. Would recommend him to others.
Tom is a great find. Highly recommend hiring him for your celebration. He responded quickly to my inquiry. Asked my choice of music in addition to Tom’s song list. The guests enjoyed Tom’s performance and could have a conversation at their table. Tom added ambience to the celebration without taking away from the special guest.
I really enjoyed working with Tom for my Grand Opening Event! He was very professional and responsive. He even met me before the event to make me feel more comfortable. This was a very important event for me and he helped make it special and give the atmosphere exactly what it needed to elevate my event.
I hired Tom to perform and Dj at my wife’s birthday party on March 2026. Tom did a superb job of playing the guitar singing and DJing. He also worked seamlessly with a Line Dance instructor to incorporate her songs into the event. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed his performance. He is very talented and easy to work with with.
Tom was absolutely fantastic at my daughter’s baptism reception. His guitar performance was beautiful, heartfelt, and perfectly matched the atmosphere of the day. He brought a special touch to the celebration, and our guests couldn’t stop complimenting the music. Everyone was more than satisfied. He truly helped make the event memorable. Highly recommend!
Was great having Thom out to DJ our 5 year old daughter birthday party. Everyone enjoyed the music and had a great time and Thom had great playlist for the entire party. I would definitely book him again.
Tom was on time and willing to stay later for our dance party on the last night of our 3 day conference. He was fun, and kept everyone engaged and dancing! We were also pleased that his fee kept us within our budget. Me and my team would highly recommend Tom Margarites!!!! Thank you Tom!
We hired Tom for a large graduation party and he was great. My family and friends loved live music for over 3 hours in some heat. Overall great experience and would hire again.
Tom was awesome! Helped make the day special! Thank you so much
Tom did an incredible job at my son’s baptism party. His repertoire was awesome and my guests enjoyed his music so much. I would recommend him for ANY event, I would 100% hire him again. Very responsible, respectful and great musician overall.
We highly recommend Tom for any event. He was professional, entertaining and talented. Our guest thought he was an awesome addition to our party. We look forward to working with him in the future.
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