North Country Duo, Live Music for Maine's Most Meaningful Moments

Weddings  •  Celebrations of Life  •  Private Events  •  Karaoke  •  Live Entertainment

Brad and Cristy, a professional Maine music duo bringing live vocals, acoustic music, and entertainment to weddings, memorial services, private celebrations, restaurants, breweries, and community events across Maine.

💍 Weddings 🕊️ Celebrations of Life ⛪ Funeral Music 🎉 Private Parties 🏢 Corporate Events 🍺 Breweries & Restaurants 🎤 Karaoke Hosting 🌿 Community Events
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Las Vegas Competition
Winner
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Musical Theater
Background
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Guitar · Piano
Autoharp · Vocals
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Memorial & Funeral
Music Specialists
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Available Statewide
Throughout Maine
What We Offer

Live Music & Entertainment for Every Occasion

Whether you're planning a wedding, honoring a life, or booking entertainment for your venue, we have the experience and range to deliver exactly what your event needs.

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Weddings

Ceremony, cocktail hour, reception & first dance

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Celebration of Life

Memorial services & private family gatherings

Funeral Music

Live vocals for funeral & graveside services

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Private Parties

Birthdays, anniversaries & holiday gatherings

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Corporate Events

Holiday parties, dinners & award ceremonies

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Breweries & Restaurants

Live music nights & regular venue bookings

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Karaoke Hosting

Professional hosting with a real singer running the show

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Community Events

Festivals, church events & public celebrations

Why North Country Duo

What Sets Us Apart from Every Other Act in Maine

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Two Voices, One Experience

Brad and Cristy perform together as a duo, bringing vocal harmony, live guitar, and decades of shared stage experience to every booking.

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Professional Sound Equipment

We bring our own mics, speakers, and mixing. You don't have to coordinate with a venue's sound team.

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Custom Song Requests

We learn the songs that matter to you: your wedding song, your mother's favorite hymn, a country classic. We make it happen.

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Memorial Music Specialists

Among the very few Maine performers who specifically offer and are experienced in funeral and celebration of life services.

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Real, Verifiable Credentials

Cristy won a Las Vegas singing competition as a teenager. Brad played Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. These aren't hobbyists.

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Available Across Maine

Based in Maine and available statewide. From the coast to the County, we'll come to your event.

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Easy Booking Process

Reach out, get a quote, confirm your date. Straightforward communication, no complicated process.

Decades of Performance Experience

Not just talent. Real experience managing timing, coordinating with event planners, and handling the unexpected.

Music for Life's Most Sacred Moments


When a loved one passes, music becomes a bridge between grief and remembrance. Live music at a memorial service carries a weight that no recording can match, and most Maine entertainers simply don't offer it.

We do. And we approach these services with the preparation, professionalism, and compassion they deserve.

  • Hymns, gospel, and traditional selections
  • Favorite country, folk, and contemporary songs
  • Custom song requests: any song that meant something to them
  • Church and funeral home coordination
  • Graveside services
  • Private family gatherings
  • Celebration of life events (formal or informal)
"We understand the weight of these moments. We arrive prepared, professional, and compassionate, because every life deserves to be honored with music."
Brad and Cristy performing live
Actively booking memorial services

We are actively booking funeral and memorial services across Maine. Families are discovering that live music, done right, is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give at a service.

Brad, vocalist and guitarist
Brad
Cristy, award-winning vocalist
Cristy
About North Country Duo

Two Experienced Performers. One Exceptional Sound.


North Country Duo is Brad and Cristy: two seasoned Maine performers who came together because their voices, their instincts, and their love of live performance simply work. Both sing lead and harmonize for each other, trading the spotlight back and forth, with Cristy's commanding vocals and Brad's musical theater background and live guitar woven together throughout.

Apart, they are accomplished musicians. Together, they create the kind of live music that makes a moment unforgettable. That is what you book when you book North Country Duo.

Client Reviews

What Maine Clients Say

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★★★★★

Cristy's voice brought our entire ceremony to tears. Brad kept the mood warm and perfectly timed every cue. Best decision we made for our wedding. Every guest commented on the music.

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Sarah & Luke M.Wedding · Acadia Region, ME
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★★★★★

We hired Brad and Cristy for my mother's celebration of life. They were compassionate, prepared, and performed her favorite songs beautifully. Our family will never forget it. If you need memorial music in Maine, call them first.

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Diane R.Celebration of Life · Portland, ME
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★★★★★

We've booked North Country Duo every summer for our brewery. Attendance doubled the first night they played. Reliable, professional, and our crowd loves them. If you own a venue in Maine, book them now before someone else does.

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Tom K.Brewery Owner · Midcoast Maine
Live Performances

See Us in Action

Brad and Cristy performing a live acoustic set
Live & Acoustic
North Country Duo performing live as the crowd dances
Live Event Performance

Ready to Book Live Music for Your Event?

Check availability, request a quote, or just tell us what you're planning. We respond within one business day.

About North Country Duo

One Duo. Two Voices.
Every Moment That Matters.

North Country Duo is what happens when two experienced Maine performers join forces. Complementary voices, a shared love of live performance, and decades of combined experience across weddings, memorials, venues, and private events.

Cristy, professional vocalist
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Las Vegas Competition Winner
What Cristy Brings to North Country Duo

Cristy


Cristy's voice is the kind that stops a room. Across decades of live performance she has built a reputation for powerful, emotionally commanding vocals and a rare ability to connect with an audience, whether the moment calls for joy or quiet reverence. She sings lead and steps into harmony behind Brad just as naturally, the two voices trading places throughout a set.

What She Brings
  • Winner of a major singing competition in Las Vegas
  • Decades of live performance experience in country, pop, gospel, and contemporary music
  • Powerful, emotionally commanding lead vocals
  • A genuine ability to connect with any audience
  • Professionalism and reliability on every booking

Her range spans the country artists who shaped the genre, including Reba McEntire, Martina McBride, Faith Hill, and Trisha Yearwood, through to pop and contemporary favorites like Celine Dion, Stevie Nicks, and Adele.

Lead VocalsCountryPopGospelContemporaryAward-WinningDecades of Experience
What Brad Brings to North Country Duo

Brad


Brad is a lifelong performer with a trained musical theater background and the instincts of a natural host. He sings lead as readily as he slips into harmony behind Cristy, and his live guitar and warm stage presence keep every event flowing from one moment to the next.

What He Brings
  • Played the title role of Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
  • Musical theater background with formal training in vocal performance and stagecraft
  • Lead and harmony vocals, plus live guitar, piano, and autoharp
  • A versatile range across country, Broadway, and contemporary music
  • Experience guiding the flow of weddings, memorials, and events from start to finish

Brad's versatility means North Country Duo can shape a full day of music: prelude before a ceremony, live performance through the service, and easygoing entertainment as the celebration carries on.

Harmony & Lead VocalsAcoustic GuitarPianoAutoharpMusical TheaterBroadwayCountryEvent Host
Brad, vocalist and guitarist
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Joseph & the Technicolor Dreamcoat
Why It Works

Why Brad and Cristy Work So Well Together

Complementary voices, a shared love of live performance, and the ability to read any room. The reason North Country Duo feels like more than the sum of two musicians.

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Two Lead Voices

Brad and Cristy both sing lead and trade off harmony for each other, so the spotlight moves between them through a set. Two voices blending this way create a fullness a single performer simply cannot match.

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A Shared Love of Live Performance

Brad and Cristy genuinely love performing together, and audiences feel it. That connection is what turns a booking into a moment people remember.

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Built to Adapt

Together they cover country, pop, Broadway, gospel, contemporary, and folk, and they read the room to match the moment, from a joyful reception to a quiet memorial.

Brad and Cristy performing together

Check Availability for Your Date

Tell us what you need and we'll let you know if your date is open.

Services & Booking

Every Service. Every Occasion.
Every Corner of Maine.

From the most joyful moments to the most sacred, we have the experience, the range, and the compassion to serve them all.

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Wedding Music & Entertainment

Wedding Singer Maine · Live Wedding Music Maine

Your wedding ceremony and reception are among the most-remembered events of your life, and the music is what people will feel long after the day ends. North Country Duo provides live vocal and acoustic music for every part of your wedding day, from the moment guests arrive to the last dance of the night.

We work with couples before their wedding to understand their vision, learn the songs that matter to them, and create a musical experience that feels personal, not like a hired service running through a set list.

What's Included

  • Guest arrival & prelude music
  • Processional and recessional vocals
  • Ceremony music (live)
  • Cocktail hour ambient performance
  • First dance, parent dances
  • Reception entertainment
  • Custom song requests & learning
  • Coordination with your event timeline
"Two voices, live guitar, and a combined repertoire of hundreds of songs. North Country Duo gives your wedding exactly the sound it deserves."

Ready to Book?

Wedding dates fill quickly, especially for summer and fall. Check your date now.


We accept custom song requests for ceremonies and receptions. Tell us your song; we'll learn it.

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Celebration of Life Services

Celebration of Life Music Maine · Memorial Singer Maine

A celebration of life deserves music that truly reflects the person being honored: their personality, their favorite songs, the sounds they loved. We work directly with families to create a musical tribute that feels authentic and personal, not generic.

We are one of the very few Maine performers actively offering and experienced in celebration of life music. We understand the weight of this service and we treat it accordingly.

What's Included

  • Custom song selection with family
  • Favorite songs: country, folk, contemporary, hymns
  • Gospel and traditional selections
  • Coordination with families and venues
  • Church, funeral home, and private venue availability
  • Indoor and outdoor events
  • Graceful, respectful performance throughout
"Every life deserves to be honored with music that was meaningful to them. We arrive prepared, compassionate, and focused entirely on serving your family."

Families & Funeral Directors

We coordinate directly with families and funeral home staff. We understand the timeline and the sensitivity required.


We are currently booking celebration of life services across Maine.

Funeral & Memorial Music

Funeral Music Maine · Memorial Music Maine

Live music at a funeral provides something recordings cannot: genuine presence, human warmth, and the sense that this person's life was worth musicians showing up to honor it. North Country Duo provides respectful, professional live music for funerals, church services, and graveside ceremonies across Maine.

What's Included

  • Live vocal and acoustic performance at the service
  • Hymns and gospel standards
  • Country, folk, and contemporary selections
  • Graveside ceremony availability
  • Church and funeral home coordination
  • Quiet, dignified presentation throughout
"Few Maine musical acts actively specialize in funeral and memorial services. We do, and we approach each one with the same care and preparation we give to any meaningful moment."

Funeral Home Coordinators

We work directly with funeral directors and church staff. We understand the logistics and timing requirements of a service.

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Private Parties & Celebrations

Private Party Entertainment Maine · Live Music Party Maine

Live music turns a party into a memory. Birthdays, anniversaries, retirement parties, graduation celebrations, holiday gatherings, we provide live vocal entertainment that creates an atmosphere no playlist ever could.

We read the room and adapt. Background ambiance or high-energy crowd engagement, we deliver what the moment needs.

What's Included

  • Live vocal and acoustic performance
  • Customizable setlist for your crowd
  • 2–4 hour performance options
  • Background and feature performance modes
  • Custom song requests welcomed

Book Private Entertainment

Tell us your date, your venue, and your crowd. We'll build a performance that fits.

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Corporate Events

Corporate Live Music Maine · Holiday Party Entertainment Maine

When you hire North Country Duo for a corporate event, you get performers who understand professionalism from both sides of the stage. We arrive on time, communicate clearly, dress for your event, and deliver a performance your guests will remember, without any of the headaches that come with less experienced acts.

What's Included

  • Professional live entertainment
  • Polished, appropriate presentation
  • Custom setlists for your audience
  • Coordination with event planners
  • Reliable arrival, setup, and execution

Request Corporate Pricing

Holiday parties, award dinners, client appreciation events, we have the professionalism to represent your company well.

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Brewery & Restaurant Entertainment

Live Music Brewery Maine · Restaurant Live Music Maine

Venue owners know the difference between entertainment that fills a room and entertainment that builds a following. North Country Duo is the latter. We're reliable, personable, skilled at reading a room, and our audiences become loyal customers for your venue.

What's Included

  • Live acoustic vocal sets
  • Regular booking packages available
  • Setlists tailored to your crowd
  • Promotion of your venue event
  • Professional setup and execution

Venue Owners & Managers

Ask about regular booking packages. We work well with breweries, restaurants, campgrounds, and resorts across Maine.

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Karaoke Hosting

Karaoke Host Maine · Professional Karaoke Maine

Not all karaoke hosts are created equal. North Country Duo brings a trained vocalist and theatrical performer to the helm, so our nights are more than handing people a microphone. We coach, encourage, and perform alongside guests in a way that makes everyone feel like the star of the show.

Karaoke done right, with professionals who actually understand singing, performance, and how to work a crowd.

What's Included

  • Professional hosting by a trained vocalist
  • Equipment provided (mics, speakers, system)
  • Extensive song library
  • Singer coaching and crowd encouragement
  • All ages and all skill levels welcomed

Book a Karaoke Night

Bars, restaurants, corporate parties, private events. Our karaoke nights get people talking and coming back.

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Community Events & Festivals

Community Live Music Maine · Festival Entertainment Maine

Town fairs, outdoor festivals, nonprofit fundraisers, church gatherings, school programs, and public celebrations. We love performing for the Maine community and bring the same professionalism to these events as we do to a private wedding or corporate event.

What's Included

  • Live performance for public and private events
  • Flexible set lengths to fit your schedule
  • Outdoor and indoor capability
  • Community-appropriate repertoire

Event Organizers

We offer community pricing for nonprofit and public events. Reach out to discuss your event and budget.

A Repertoire Built Around Your Event

We draw from an extensive catalog spanning decades and genres. Every setlist is customized. Custom song requests are always welcomed.

Country

  • Reba McEntire
  • Martina McBride
  • Faith Hill
  • Trisha Yearwood
  • Patty Loveless
  • Pam Tillis
  • Garth Brooks
  • Contemporary Country

Pop & Contemporary

  • Celine Dion
  • Pink
  • Stevie Nicks
  • Lady Gaga
  • Jewel
  • Adele
  • Classic Rock Ballads

Stage, Sacred & Standards

  • Broadway & Showtunes
  • Great American Songbook
  • Hymns & Gospel
  • Folk & Acoustic
  • Wedding Classics
  • Holiday Music

Don't see what you need? Ask us. We take custom song requests seriously and will learn what matters most to you.

Ready to Book?

Tell us your event type, your date, and your vision. We'll take it from there.

Book Your Date

Check Availability &
Request a Quote

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Booking Inquiry

Tell Us About Your Event

The more detail you share, the faster we can give you an accurate quote and confirm availability.

We respond to all inquiries within one business day. For urgent requests, call or email directly.

Contact Us Directly

Emailbrad_esham@yahoo.com
Phone207-659-9445
LocationMaine, USA
Available statewide
Response TimeWithin one business day

Common Questions

How far in advance should I book?
Weddings: 6–12 months when possible. Funerals and memorial services: contact us as soon as you know. Other events: 4–8 weeks. Summer and holiday dates fill quickly.
Do you provide funeral and memorial music?
Yes. We are actively booking funeral and celebration of life services, and we have specific experience with memorial music. Contact us to discuss your needs.
Can you learn a specific song?
Yes. We learn what matters to you: your wedding song, a beloved hymn, a country song that was special to them. Just ask.
Do you bring your own equipment?
Yes. Professional mics, speakers, and mixing. You don't need to arrange sound separately.
Do you travel outside of Maine?
Our home is Maine. We'll travel for the right event. Ask us.
What does a typical booking include?
Brad and Cristy perform together as a duo with live vocals and acoustic guitar. Every booking includes custom song selection and coordination with your event timeline.