Company holiday parties · Naples, Fort Myers & Marco Island

Holiday party entertainment in Naples

Live acoustic music for company holiday parties, client appreciation nights and end-of-year dinners across Southwest Florida. One booking covers the music, the sound, the lighting and the mic for the toast.

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James Grande - Holiday Performance at Sea - Carnival Cruise Line out of Miami — Holiday performance at sea, Carnival Cruise Line

Why a singer-guitarist

Built for the room most holiday parties are in

Most company holiday parties happen in a private dining room, a clubhouse or the office, not a concert hall. A full band can overpower that room, and a playlist can make it feel like any other night.

A singer-guitarist fits the space, keeps the volume where people can still talk, and reads the crowd. James plays the songs every generation in the room knows, then turns it up when the party is ready.

James Grande - Corporate Event Guitarist in Naples, FL - Poolside Setup — Corporate event setup, Naples

Run of show

How the night runs

Weeks before: Parking, load-in, a day-of contact, the program and any song requests confirmed with you
1–1.5 hrs before: Arrives and sets up sound, lighting and mics
Arrivals: Easy, conversational music while people grab a drink and say hello
Toast & awards: Wireless mic handed off for the boss, the raffle and the awards (Signature)
Last set: Sing-alongs and crowd favorites so the year ends on a high note

Guests networking at a corporate grand opening in Naples, FL with live acoustic music by James Grande — Networking at a corporate event in Naples

Corporate packages

Priced for the event, not the hour

Every package includes professional sound sized to your room, a load-in plan agreed in advance, and $2M liability insurance.

Essential

$950

Cocktail hours, receptions and networking events.

Up to 2 hours of live music
Sound system sized to the room
Curated playlist between sets

Full Event

$1,450

Dinners, galas and company parties.

Up to 3 hours of live music
Sound system and stage lighting
Curated playlist between sets
Song requests planned with you

Signature

$1,950+

When the music has to run the room.

Everything in Full Event
Wireless mic for speeches and awards
Emcee announcements
One custom song or mash-up for your group
Certificate of insurance on request

Prices are for events in Naples and Southwest Florida. Travel beyond the area is quoted per event. Private parties start at $650.

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What corporate planners say

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Absolutely Amazing! The Perfect Addition to Our Event!Corporate

I cannot say enough amazing things about our experience! We were hosting a large Grand Opening event, and due to an unexpected change in plans, we found ourselves needing live entertainment just a week before the event. He absolutely came through for us, and I couldn't be more grateful! From the very first conversation, his communication was incredible! He was professional, responsive, organized, and showed up completely prepared. He made the entire process so easy and stress free! And the music was PERFECT! He created exactly the atmosphere we were hoping for and brought such a great energy to our event. The vibe was spot on, and he was truly the perfect fit for our celebration! It's not often you find someone who is not only incredibly talented but also such a pleasure to work with. He exceeded our expectations in every way, and I am so thankful we had him as part of such a special evening! I would recommend him a thousand times over and would absolutely book him again without hesitation! If you're considering hiring him for an event, DO IT! You will not be disappointed!

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Corporate Event PerformanceCorporate

James did an absolutely fantastic job and was a hit at our corporate event! He went above and beyond for us, and we will forever be grateful. He truly made our event successful that night.

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A Huge HitCorporate

James was wonderful to work with and sounded absolutely amazing. His talent, professionalism, and energy made such a difference at our event, and he was truly a big hit with our guests. The music set the perfect tone and elevated the entire experience. We would highly recommend him for any event.

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Planner FAQ

Holiday party questions

Can you play holiday songs?

Yes. Tell James which holiday songs matter to your group when you book, and he'll work them into the set alongside the 80s, 90s and classic hits your guests know.

Can you handle speeches, raffles and awards?

Yes. The Signature package includes a wireless mic for speeches and awards, plus emcee announcements, so the program runs without a second vendor.

Will the music be too loud to talk?

No. James keeps it at conversation volume while people mingle and eat, then brings it up for the last set when the party is ready for sing-alongs.

What kind of spaces work?

Restaurant private rooms, clubhouses, offices, hotel ballrooms and covered patios. James needs power near the performance area, and outdoor setups need cover in case of rain.

Do you have insurance for the venue?

Yes. James carries $2,000,000 in liability insurance and can send a certificate of insurance naming your venue.

Which areas do you cover?

Naples, Marco Island, Bonita Springs, Estero and Fort Myers. Events farther away are quoted per event.

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Availability

Lock in your holiday party date

Each date can only be booked once. Send the date, venue and headcount, and James will reply with availability and a quote.

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