Joe Kenny Pianist

Hi Joe,

We just wanted to say a huge thank you for playing at our drinks reception and dinner at Ballymagarvey Village last weekend - you were absolutely outstanding! You read the room perfectly and changed the vibe so naturally throughout the evening; it was exactly what we hoped for.

All of our guests were full of compliments and kept asking for your details - you really made such an impression on everyone.

We’ve a couple of short videos to share with you for now, and hopefully when we get the photos and video back from our photographer and videographer, we’ll have a few more!

Thanks again for being such a special part of our day.

With love,

Emer & Garry 💕

Joe was absolutely amazing. From our first chat to the day itself. We got so many compliments about how good Joe was, obviously a credit to him. He could play anything asked. I believe one of my friends requested maniac 2000 and he played it without a second though. The piano set a gorgeous vibe and Joe played it with such grace and ease. Highly highly recommend

We were lucky enough to have had Joe perform at our wedding ceremony. He is an incredibly talented musician whose beautiful playing added so much to our special day.
From the very beginning, Joe was a pleasure to deal with—always professional, warm, accommodating, and happy to work with any requests we had. He was a great help in deciding on our song choices and how these would fit into our ceremony. His music set the perfect tone for the day, and we received so many compliments from our guests all day about how stunning the music was.
We couldn't be happier with our choice and would highly recommend Joe to anyone looking for a truly gifted pianist for their wedding or special event. Thank you, Joe!

We had Joe play out our wedding reception in October 2024 in Clonabreany House. To say Joe was a gentleman, professional and fantastic musician is an understatement.
Anything we asked of Joe he took onboard with songs we wanted, the tempo and vibe we had asked for as well as asking him to split his time with us into 2 sessions.
He guided us on what may be best and he was excellent. Many of our guests commented on his beautiful music and how great he presented himself. Thank you Joe, all the best and couldn't recommend you highly enough.

Joe is amazing at what he does. Our guests loved him on the day and he was a gentleman to deal with in the run up to the wedding. We would highly recommend Joe.

Joe played for our wedding in September and we actually don’t have enough words to express how amazing Joe actually is! From the get go Joe was so accommodating. He responded quickly to our enquiry. Joe was so warm and welcoming to myself and Kevin. Although we had heard some of Joe’s clips from his Instagram we were immediately at ease after our first chat knowing we had an amazing pianist and such a lovely person. Music is a big part of anyone’s special day and honestly I couldn’t recommend Joe more to people to be able to execute such an emotional day. There isn’t a piece of music that he doesn’t know. Kevin wanted a piano piece of a techno song to be played at the wedding and Joe was UNREAL playing Children by Robert Myles. We had emotional pieces and happy pieces played and they were perfect. I asked Joe if he would sing the chorus of my aisle song “to build a home” which is out of the ordinary for a most pianists and oh my god I couldn’t explain it. He captured every emotion in all of us with this song. His voice is just amazing. Guests talked about Joe for the whole night and still ask about him. We knew what songs we wanted played but couldn’t decide where to play them in what parts of the ceremony. Joe was so so so helpful with this taking a massive stress from us. Such a professional! He really brings an emotional warm energy with him.
Joe we couldn’t actually thank you enough for everything. The best musician we have come across. We wish you continued success in your music.
The Birney’s ☺️

Joe played during our ceremony and drinks reception. He was so friendly and professional, and made the whole process absolutely seamless. We had a selection of pieces we wanted played during the ceremony, and he learned and performed them beautifully. Easily recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding pianist! Thanks so much Joe.

From the moment we connected with Joe and heard his music, we knew he would be awesome and add such beauty to the ceremony and reception, but he really took it to the next level! Everyone was raving about the music during the ceremony and reception, saying his playing was incredible.
Thank you Joe for being accommodating with our song choices, as you played them beautifully during the ceremony.
You were so lovely and easy to work with! We wish we could do our day all over again for many reasons and hearing Joe play again is certainly one of them! From Jen & George

We were so lucky to have Joe play through dinner at our wedding; He really contributed to the overall experience and elegance of the day.
Not only were his performances pristine, but he truly went above and beyond to find us an alternative to a grand piano when we found out our venue couldn’t accommodate one. Our guests loved him as much as we did, giving him requests and many rounds of applause. We would certainly hire him all over again… highly recommend!

We had the absolute pleasure of having Joe perform at our wedding, and he truly made our day even more special! He arrived early to set up, which gave us great peace of mind, and was incredibly professional throughout. Joe played a wonderful mix of jazz and pop music, keeping the atmosphere perfect from start to finish. His performance was flawless, and we were especially touched that he took the time to learn several songs in advance just for us. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about his talent! If you’re looking for a pianist who can elevate your event, Joe is your guy!

Joe was a complete pro and gent for our wedding day! My wife and I still talk about how amazing the music was and especially the church music! We both would highly recommend Joe! Thanks again ☺️

We were lucky enough to have Joe play music for our ceremony and reception at Tankardstown house in June 2024. Joe was very easy to work with and very accommodating of all of our requests, even surprising us with a song choice during our ceremony that was had asked him about a few weeks earlier. We have received numerous compliments about our ceremony music since our wedding day and we couldn't recommend Joe enough!

We loved having Joe do our wedding ceremony and reception music! From the get go Joe was great to work with and very professional. We had a few song requests and Joe performed them beautifully. Our guests loved the reception music too which added such a beautiful atmosphere, especially as it was raining on our wedding day so everyone was indoors! Thanks again Joe! I would highly recommend to anyone.

Where do I start! Joe was a last minute decision and the best decision we made! His music was the perfect addition to our day from the ceremony to drinks reception. Our guests absolutely LOVED him, he played every request and got a sing song started. Would highly recommend Joe, you can't go wrong!

Joe played our wedding in April and we couldn’t have asked for a better addition to our wedding. He made the day so much better and was brilliant for start and finish. The transition from each song in the ceremony was perfect and he made a wedding day even more special.

Joe played at our drinks reception in Clonabreany House in April 2024. So many of our guests have complimented how the music set the tone for the day. Thanks Joe for being so professional and being part of our special day.

I wouldn’t look any further than Joe Kenny! Ultra professional guy, super easy to deal with and of course, a fantastic pianist. We had a call prior to our big day, whereby Joe offered requests. Most importantly, Joe has the ability to evaluate the crowd, and knows exactly what to play and when. We had several working musicians present on the day as guests, and they all had the highest of praise for Joe. Thanks again, Kevin & Fiona

We had Joe play at our wedding for both our Ceremony and drinks reception and he was incredible! Throughout the run up to the wedding he was so professional, responsive and knowledgeable, and was able to accommodate any additional song requests we had. Would highly recommend Joe to anyone!

Joe played at our wedding reception at Luttrellstown Castle in December 2023 and I cannot recommend him highly enough! I had heard him play at a friend's wedding ceremony in Brook Lodge, so we knew we would be in for a treat. Our guests were blown away by having such beautiful music- and it was especially appreciated that he accommodated our (many!) song requests! He made such a difference to the atmosphere and ambience at our drinks reception. He even played us a song when our guests were being seated, it was really special. We are so grateful to him for being a part of our day. 10/10 recommend!

Huge thanks to Joe for playing at our wedding in Tankardstown on December 16th. Everyone loved Joe and he created a fantastic atmosphere at our reception. We can’t thank him enough for being part of our special day. We would highly recommend Joe to any brides and grooms to be!

Joe was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding in Ballymagarvey Village on the 10/12/23.

He was so lovely and even played one of my favourite songs that he learned for the day along with so many songs for our ceremony. We got some many compliments from our guests about you Joe!

We would recommend Joe 💯 for his professionalism and talent for playing at any event!

Thank you so much Joe! Xx Pamela & Garreth

Joe played the piano for our wedding ceremony and drinks reception at Tankardstown House. He was absolutely great and a pleasure to work with. He provided music options for both the ceremony and drinks reception. He provided advice on what would work on the piano and what would not. He sent us recordings of how some of the music would sound on the piano to help us choose the right music for our ceremony. If you are looking for a pianist I would highly recommend Joe.

Joe was amazing from the first email, all song requests were possible and everything was effortless. He really added to the atmosphere on the day and made our wedding ceremony and drinks reception so special.

Joe played our wedding reception in Ballymagarvey Village in September 2023 and absolutely smashed it! The guests are still talking about how talented he was. Played all the genres we asked and on top of being an extremely talented pianist, he is an all-round great guy! Very professional and genuinely would recommend to anyone for any type of occasion! He will surely be my go to pianist for future events / occasions.

We had Joe as our pianist for our wedding day in Lough Rynn last September, I don’t no where to start with this review , he is just outstanding at his job he can play all kinds of music to suit your taste. All of my guests were asking who he was afterwards. One of the main parts of the day I will never forget is our ceremony where Joe played for us and made it extra special with his talent. Joe is so friendly and down to earth, easy to deal with and reliable. I would highly recommend him.

We booked Joe for our wedding in September to play during the ceremony and at the drinks reception, with a mix of wedding classics and modern songs. He was a phenomenal pianist! Every guest at our wedding commented about how great he was! One of our friends even booked him for their wedding this year, so we are really looking forward to hearing him play again! I would highly recommend booking Joe for your wedding, you will not regret it!!

Joe played the piano at our wedding ceremony and our drinks reception. He was so good, made really good suggestions for our ceremony and played the songs we wanted beautifully! The music during the reception really enhanced the atmosphere and got everyone in the mood for a night of celebrations!

Joe played piano at our wedding mass 18th August in Cavan and we couldn't have been happier with him. Everyone was complementing the music afterwards. He was a joy to deal with and hopefully we get to see him playing again in the future. Thanks for everything Joe. Niall & Orla

We had Joe play at our wedding reception drinks in August. Joe was a pleasure to work with and our guests couldn’t compliment him enough as he plays a variety of music to suit the couples taste. Joe created a lovely environment with his music & it was exactly what we were looking for. I would highly recommend Joe & will continue to recommend him for upcoming weddings. Thank you Joe, you’re amazing!

We booked Joe to play our wedding ceremony music after our original plans fell through - he was absolutely amazing from the moment I contacted him. Explained everything in detail, listened to what we wanted and even learned some songs specifically for our ceremony which was lovely, especially at such short notice. Would absolutely recommend booking Joe for your big day, you won't be disappointed.

Joe was incredible, he played our wedding ceremony and drinks reception. From the first call to the big day he was super helpful and quick to respond to any questions we had. All of our guests complimented the music and we couldn’t have been happier! Joe helped us choose our songs and was able to provide a recommendations list. I would HIGHLY recommend Joe!

Joe got back to us very quickly when I contacted him to let us know he was available for our wedding day. He has some great videos showcasing his piano playing and I was surprised he was available, I expected him to be booked out. He travelled to Gorey for our wedding (which I'm pretty sure was a 4 or 5 hour drive for him - he was very accommodating). He contacted us nearer the time to find out what music/songs we wanted and was able to play anything I listed, so if you're looking for someone who can play whatever you want without choosing from a set list he's very very capable. I wanted Teenage Dirtbag for my entrance and I sent him an example from another piano player to show him how I wanted it played and he was able to do exactly that for me. Everyone loved him and commented about him to me during the dinner and after. He was very clear about when he would play and up to what point (he played during our ceremony and dinner). When you're planning a wedding there are so many details and organizing that you can lose track of some specifics, so having someone who knows what questions to ask and has experience is important. I would highly recommend Joe Kenny to anyone.

We cannot thank Joe enough for his exceptional music on our wedding day. He made the organisation and song selection effortless. He brought a touch of elegance during the ceremony and turned up the joy and liveliness for the drinks afterwards, even taking requests from our guests. On top of that he's an absolute gent, and we're forever grateful for the fantastic vibes he brought to our special day. If you want your event to be unforgettable and filled with incredible music, don't think twice – book Joe!

My now husband and I hired Joe to play at our Wedding Ceremony and Reception. :)

Getting straight to the point, he was absolutely amazing!

Even with everything else going on throughout the day, we and all our guests, found a moment just to step back, listen and realize how brilliant he is. He played some of our favourite pieces during the ceremony, making the experience extra special.

At this point, I’ve lost count of the number of guests who came up to me afterwards specifically just to compliment him to us.

Honestly, I cannot recommend highly enough. Thank you so much for being part of our big day!

Joe played at our wedding drinks reception in Ballymagarvey Village in May. From start to finish Joe was helpful, responsive and professional. We had a zoom call before the wedding to discuss the type of music we would like and Joe really listened created the perfect atmosphere on the day. If you're looking for a talented pianist we would highly recommend Joe!

Joe was a wonderful choice as to fill the room with perfectly played music during our ceremony, drinks reception and even 1 hour into our dinner. Joe went above and beyond and even played the chorus of “my brown eyed girl” during my Dad’s speech which was a real surprise and so unexpected! Highly recommend Joe as a pianist for your special day!

Joe's musical talent absolutely made our wedding day. Before the wedding, he worked with us to build a playlist that perfectly complemented our wedding venue's vibe and our taste in music. Joe is a complete gentleman, and his positivity and enthusiasm made it a pleasure to work with him. I honestly couldn't recommend him any more highly – thanks Joe!

Joe goes above and beyond for his clients. Joe had us at ease from the beginning as he is a fantastic communicator and answered all of our questions re music (and there were many!). Joe is an exceptionally talented musician and his music echoing throughout the white Chapel at Gloster House just created such emotion for all. What I love about the service Joe provides is that he is friendly,professional and he has such a vast array of music to choose from- you will never be stuck! I loved that we could start out with some classical music and then jump to some really modern songs, all sounding amazing on the piano. Seriously, look no further...if we ever have need for live music again we will not hesitate to contact Joe. We will be recommending him to everyone we can!!! Joe you're an absolute star! Thanks so much for adding so much to our wedding preparations and to our wedding day! Sarah and Les

Joe played at our drinks reception on 10th February 2023 in Markree Castle. From initial contact to the day itself he was a pleasure to deal with - prompt replies, clear quotes, and he even learned two rare pieces that I requested and played them when he saw me coming! My only regret is I didn’t get to spend more time listening, but the guests were commenting on how good the music was so that's the best review really!

We had Joe playing at the drinks reception of our wedding in February. He is not only a hugely talented musician with a vast set of music but also professional in the lead up with good communication at all times. The background music on the day provided a wonderful atmosphere in the lobby. Would highly recommend.

Joe recently played for us at our Wedding in Tankardstown House and he was fantastic.

He played during our meal for 2 hours and from start to finish it was just perfect. He performed a mix of all of the songs we asked for and even played/learned a special request I had asked for which was really appreciated.

Highly recommend Joe for any event be it corporate or a wedding, he was a pleasure to deal with and look forward to seeing him play again in the future.

Thanks again Joe
Avril and Sam

We first saw Joe as part of Tankardstown House winter showcase in December 21 and booked him straight away. We?re so glad we did as Joe was incredibly helpful in providing us with recommendations and advice about various vendors and tips for the day. When it came around to selecting songs for the mass, he was very flexible about songs that weren't on his list and partnered with our singer beforehand so everything was perfect on the day. He is a great talent and we feel fortunate to have been able to book him and have him with us for the mass and drinks reception! Thank you for everything Joe

Joe played at our wedding in Bellingham Castle. We wanted a pianist to play during the meal. Right from the beginning, Joe made everything so seamless; his communication was fantastic, his packages were very fairly priced and his range of song choices were excellent. We had a brief Zoom call with Joe the week of our wedding to run through our preferences and he really paid attention to our requests. He is very professional and personable but most of all a brilliant pianist. The background music of the piano was a lovely addition to our meal and several guests commented on his performance. We highly recommend Joe 10/10.

Joe recently played at the drinks reception of our wedding in Bellingham Castle in July and he was amazing. Joe is an outstanding pianist, professional, organised and really nice to deal with. He helped us to decide what types of songs we would like played on the day to make sure the atmosphere was exactly as we wanted it and he got it spot on. All of our guests commented on the music during the drinks reception and it really set the tone to the rest of the wedding. We would 100% recommend Joe to others planning a wedding and we were so grateful that he was able to be part of our special day.

Joe is amazing! From first contact with Joe, we knew we would have nothing to worry about when it came to music. We got married last month in the fabulous Ballymagarvey Village and we had the pleasure of Joe playing for our ceremony and drinks reception. We were both very chilled out when it came to music choice but Joe's recommendations made our choices so easy, I knew I wanted a particular song played for our exit out of the ceremony room and I couldn't of had it played any more beautifully. He gave our day a stunningly magical musical soundtrack. Thank you Joe 🥰

Joe was a pleasure to deal with from start to finish! He has an extensive repertoire of songs from all genres to choose from and played all of our selected songs beautifully on our wedding day! If you?re looking for a pianist look no further! Highly recommended, you won't be disappointed!

Joe played at our wedding ceremony and drinks reception in Virginia Park Lodge. We highly recommend him. He was highly communicative in the lead up and played brilliantly on the day.

We had the absolute pleasure of having Joe play piano at our Wedding last week in Tankardstown house. Joe played a mixed selection of old and new songs which was fantastic. We thoroughly enjoyed having Joe play and we only had great reviews come from our guests. Joe is a dream to work with and very accommodating after we had to postpone four times. We would 100% highly recommend him.
Wishing you all the very best Joe and thanks so much again.
Elaine and Cormac

Joe was amazing to deal with from start to finish and was also really accomodating when we had to postpone our wedding. Music on the night was beautiful and all our guests loved it! Look no further if you are after a pianist!

Joe played at our wedding drinks reception and was so wonderful. He added such a nice atmosphere and was so pleasant and professional to deal with. Thank you so much Joe for making our day wonderful!

Joe played piano for our drinks reception at our wedding recently in Bellingham Castle. It was the perfect welcome for our guests and created a warm atmosphere in the castle.

Joe was very easy to deal with we just let him run with the music himself on the day as he knows what works best. He offered to move half way through the set if required depending on the movement and flow of the guests, it wasn't required on the day but great to know where the bulk of guests would be there would be entertainment.

I'd highly recommend Joe for any occasion, there was absolutely no stress involved and it all came together perfectly due to his experience.

Joe performed at the drinks reception of our wedding. Joe was professional and easy to work with throughout the organisation of our wedding and even accommodated our last minute change of date! On the day he was incredibly talented and created a great atmosphere at our drinks reception. He was even taking song requests from the guests which was great fun! We would highly recommend Joe!

Joe played at our wedding at Tankardstown House and did an amazing job. It really adds a classy touch and people loved it. Thanks Joe ????

Joe played at our wedding on 10th August 2019 in the Slieve Russell Hotel, Co Cavan. He played beautifully! Joe is amazing and a very talented pianist. We received many compliments from our guests regarding him. He played a great selection of music to make our day feel so special and to give the room a uplifting atmosphere. Thank you again for being part of our special day!

We booked Joe to play at our ceremony, drinks reception and dinner. He met with my wife a couple of months prior to the wedding to discuss music choices for the ceremony and scoped out our venue in Stephen's Green to make doubly sure everything ran smoothly on the day of the wedding. I have to say we found Joe very helpful and easy to communicate with. His piano playing added the perfect soundtrack to our day. He made sure to play some of our favorite songs and even took requests throughout the dinner from our guests which was great. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him!

Having Joe play during our ceremony was one of the best decisions we made. We booked him at the last minute and he went out of his way to accommodate our wishes and even learned a new song, since we had our heart set on it, with very little time to spare. We lucked out hearing him at a wedding fair about 3 weeks before our big day and booked him on the spot!
Our solemniser, who performs up to 5 weddings a week, told us that Joe was the best piano player she had ever heard.
He was a real pleasure to have around, a gentleman through and through, and we highly recommend hiring him to make your day that bit more special.
Jen & Ross