Music for Private Events
Live Music for Weddings, Corporate Events & Private Parties
Anthony Fuscaldo is one of the most in-demand professional guitarists and bandleaders in New York City. Available for weddings, cocktail hours, corporate events, galas, fundraisers, private parties, and cultural events throughout NYC, New Jersey, and beyond.
With an eclectic repertoire that spans classical, jazz, pop, the Great American Songbook, Django Reinhardt-style gypsy swing, bossa nova, flamenco, and Latin, Anthony tailors every performance to the occasion. He has been described by The Jersey City Times as "a talented performer and an innovator," and by WKCR 89.9 FM as "an extraordinary experience — wonderful talent and sound." The Jersey Journal has praised his "nimble jazz guitar."
Ensemble performances include vocalists, bassists, drummers, keyboardists, and saxophonists available as a solo, duo, trio, quartet, or full band. Many ensemble musicians perform regularly at venues including Blue Note, Waldorf Astoria, Smalls Jazz Club, Tavern on the Green, and Mezzrow.
Trusted for high-profile events.
Anthony and his music groups have performed for Ferrari, Major League Baseball, Meta, American Express, Morgan Stanley, Citi, MetLife, the World Trade Center, Hilton, Marriott, the W Hotels group, Jose Cuervo, Yelp, Palantir, Convene, The Museum of New York, The Liberty Science Center, and Silverstein Properties. Past audiences have included Paris Hilton, Aaron Paul, Katie Couric, Chef Daniel Boulud, Ron Carter, Chuck Lorre, Judd Hirsch, and the New York Yankees.
A genuine recording and performing artist.
Anthony has performed at events with Grammy-winning mandolinist Chris Thile and appeared as a performer in Amazon's Modern Love alongside Anne Hathaway. His albums have earned airplay on WKCR 89.9 FM (Columbia University) and WUIS 91.9 FM, an NPR affiliate in Illinois, where host Dave Leonatti of NightSounds Jazz described his work as "a terrific album… unadorned and uncluttered delivery." His music has been covered by Jersey Jazz Magazine, Jazz Guitar Today, The Syncopated Times, and The Jersey Journal, establishing him as a recognized voice in the contemporary jazz guitar world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to hire a live musician or band? Pricing depends on ensemble size, event length, and date. Solo guitar is priced differently than a duo, trio, quartet, or full band. Share your event details for a personalized quote.
How far in advance should I book? Popular fall and spring weekends book months in advance. Reaching out early gives you the best selection of ensemble options and date availability.
What types of ensembles are available? Anthony performs solo or coordinates full ensembles including duo, trio, quartet, and full band with vocals, sax, bass, drums, violin, keyboard, cello, and more — tailored to your venue size and budget.
Do you provide your own sound equipment? Yes — Anthony and his musicians bring PA and amplification suitable for cocktail hours and mid-size receptions. For larger events or specific venue requirements, he'll coordinate with your venue's AV team.
What areas do you cover? Anthony is based in the New York City and New Jersey metro area and available for events throughout the tri-state area — New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut — as well as across the East Coast including Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Boston. For events outside the metro area travel fees may apply.
Reviews
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Anthony performed at our ceremony and cocktail hour, and he was truly absolutely amazing to work with. His music sounded incredible, and he was even able to accommodate our musical requests to ensure that it was everything that we wanted. All of our guests were blown away at how talented he was. His presence and performance really made the day feel so magical." — Jennifer S., Wedding Ceremony & Cocktail Hour, November 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Anthony was such a pleasure to work with and performed beautifully for my client's corporate event. He was super accommodating for very specific song requests, very timely in his responses, and I would highly recommend him and work with him again." — Emily M., Corporate Event, New York City, October 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I hired Anthony to play our office holiday dinner. The music was wonderful and Anthony is also really nice, communicative, prompt and helped solve an issue with audio equipment. Couldn't ask for more." — Aerlia M., Office Holiday Dinner, New York City, December 2024
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Planning a wedding, cocktail hour, corporate event, gala, fundraiser, or private party? Share your event date, venue, guest count, and preferred ensemble size, and Anthony will follow up with availability, options, and pricing.
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