Based in Quincy, Massachusetts, R.D. King is an award-winning acoustic wedding guitarist serving Boston, Cambridge, the North Shore, South Shore, MetroWest, and throughout New England. A virtuoso fingerstyle guitarist and accomplished composer, King brings over fifteen years of professional performance experience to weddings and private events. His elegant solo instrumental acoustic guitar creates a warm, romantic atmosphere for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions.
Classically trained and a graduate of Ithaca College's School of Music, King is also an associate lecturer at UMass Boston. His deep musical background allows him to seamlessly blend classical technique with contemporary style, delivering polished and expressive instrumental arrangements. King works closely with each couple to personalize their wedding soundtrack, guiding them through song selection and arranging special requests in advance.
King's extensive repertoire spans contemporary pop, classic rock, classical, jazz standards, folk, bluegrass, world music, and instrumental arrangements of today's most popular love songs. His services include ceremony music (prelude, processional, and recessional), cocktail hour entertainment, reception dinner music, and engagement parties. Born in Boston to a family of artists and musicians, King understands the emotional impact that live music brings to meaningful celebrations.