The Poor Cousins


Ceremony pricing

Prices start at $800

Reception pricing

Prices start at $800

Category: Live Band or Ensemble

Type: Mixed chamber ensemble

Genres: Americana

  • Classical
  • Country/Folk
  • Scottish or Irish
+3 genres


About The Poor Cousins

The Poor Cousins

Husband and wife duo, The Poor Cousins, combine intimate, nourishing songs and gutsy tunes in an easy-going style. On fiddle, Naomi finds sounds both fiery and flowing, blending seamlessly with Emmet's rhythmic and elegant guitar back-up. The duo performs various styles including classical, popular tunes, and American, Irish and all Celtic fiddle music. In addition to playing at many weddings and events in the New York City / New England area the duo have performed in many countries around the world, both together and separately.

We are a versatile and flexible duo and are willing to work with a couple to find the music that most fits them. Our music can be fully instrumental or can include vocals. Or indeed a mix of both. Our sound is always tasteful and grounded, and is not overly showy. Just like ourselves.

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Services

Services

  • Learning new songs
  • Music during breaks
  • Sound system capability audience <300 -

Musical genres

  • Americana
  • Classical
  • Country/Folk
  • Scottish or Irish

Event types

  • After party
  • Cocktail hour
  • Couples luncheon
  • Elopement
  • Engagement party
  • Farewell brunch
  • Other
  • Rehearsal dinner
  • Wedding ceremony
  • Wedding reception
  • Wedding shower
  • Welcome party

Reviews

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  • Exactly what we hoped for!

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    •Nicholas B.•Oct 17, 2024

    The Poor Cousins were wonderful to work with for our wedding. Their communication was primarily through email, which was very responsive and helpful as we planned the music for our wedding. The quality of their work and value was excellent - the music they played for both the ceremony and reception was wonderful. They were able to personalize the music perfectly to match what we were hoping for, and were very accommodating in playing the specific songs we requested. The Poor Cousins' music was perfect, and they were very helpful throughout the entire process of planning our wedding. We highly recommend them, a full 10 out of 10!

  • Would highly recommend.

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    •Kaitlin O.•Oct 10, 2024

    The Poor Cousins were 10/10. They were a joy to work with from the very beginning. They learned and played flawlessly the songs requested. And our guests had many wonderful things to say about them. Thank you so much for helping to make our day so special!

    Response from vendor•Oct 10, 2024
    Aww, thanks Kaitlin.
  • We love the Poor Cousins!

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    •Jenny Valentino M.•Jun 26, 2024

    A perfect duo for our wedding day! They learned and performed one of our favorite songs beautifully, in addition to their own lovely music. Sweet, dependable, professional, kind. Love these two!

  • A Beautiful Compliment to Our Wedding

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    •M.C. W.•Oct 24, 2023

    As the couple getting married, I'm so sorry we did not get as much time to enjoy The Poor Cousins as our guests did. They were wonderful. We asked them to play our outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour. I also asked if they would be able to play a cover of a song that was not in their repertoire for our processional, and they absolutely did. They were very sweet and professional, and we would absolutely recommend them for bookings.