With over a decade of experience, it's no wonder why clients love working with Cole Thomas. Whether you need ambient, background cocktail music or a high-energy, request-driven piano bar style show, Cole's got you covered. He has provided live music for vineyards, clubs, weddings, and private parties all while catering his shows to fit the vibe.
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8 customer reviews
Steph Skoro
We could not have been happier with Cole Thomas and Random Nature! From start to finish, they were incredibly professional, responsive, and easy to work with. They made the entire process stress-free and went above and beyond to make our wedding day unforgettable. The music was amazing—the dance floor was packed all night, and our guests are still talking about how great the band was. They read the crowd perfectly, kept the energy high, and seamlessly transitioned between songs and sets. Every member of the band was talented, friendly, and clearly passionate about what they do. If you’re looking for a band that’s organized, fun, and genuinely cares about making your event special, we can’t recommend Cole Thomas and Random Nature enough. They truly made our night! More...
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Jelissa Rozendaal
Cole was awesome to work with! Very professional, and had a wide range of songs that he could perform plus offering to learn new ones for us if we needed! We would recommend him to anyone looking to have the best wedding ceremony ever! More...
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Nicole Riemenschneider
My husband and I chose Cole Thomas for live music on our wedding day and we loved every part of the music he provided! Cole was great to work with in the months before our wedding. He promptly replied to emails and questions! He tailored his music service to exactly what we needed for our wedding ceremony, social hour, dinner, and reception! Our guests loved the music he provided and all the song requests he fulfilled. Cole has a great personality. He is respectful, professional, and a talented pianist and singer! More...
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Mark Janssen
Cole absolutely delighted and exceeded our wildest expectations at our wedding. He embraced the costume theme of our reception, performed significantly more music than we had expected (in a good way), and was the absolute heart and soul of our party. He improvised and adapted to every unique situation on the night with a musical and social sense of awareness that we continue to be grateful for. He even graciously agreed to play alongside Andrea's 94 year old grandmother on her accordion. Grandma is still beaming from this experience, and trust me, she's a hard woman to please. Seriously. I don't think we can ever repay him for the joy and energy he brought to our night. I couldn't get to the bar for a drink without answering the question: "Where did you FIND this guy?!" half a dozen times. More...
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Rachelle Piper
Cole was perfect for our wedding reception! We asked him to emcee the event, and play a mix a more relaxed instrumental set and an upbeat set with vocals. Cole did such a great job reading the room and checking in with us to stick to our timeline and adjust where needed. Cole had everything he needed and everything went super smoothly. We enjoyed Cole’s music a lot and so did our guests! Great to work with, highly recommend! More...
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Renee Oxford
We hired Cole to play at our wedding in October 2024. We loved working with him! He was so talented and had great suggestions on how to make our day special. Our guests enjoyed every minute of it. Cole’s professionalism and attention detail made the day perfect. I highly recommend Cole! More...
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Chris Yohe
Cole did an outstanding job playing piano during our wedding ceremony and guitar/vocals during the cocktail hour. He had great suggestions based on our initial thoughts/guidance and helped make our special day perfect. Cole was responsive, professional, and overall just had good vibes. More...
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KATHRYN talbot
Cole was great! He kept the guests entertained and everyone had a lovely evening.
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What do you love most about your job?
I love tailoring a show to a client's needs and performing songs important to them.
What inspired you to start your own business?
At a young age, I was encouraged by my music teachers to pursue a career in music. In addition to performing, I also maintain a studio to pass the craft on to the next generation. To me, music education is just as important as performing.
Why should our clients choose you?
I have the flexibility, experience, gear, and know-how to provide quality entertainment at a great price.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
I can provide my services remotely! During lockdowns, I set up a studio from home to stream shows to Facebook. I also have the ability to perform via Zoom, Facetime, Duo, etc.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
I am fully vaccinated and I set up in ways to maintain a responsible social distance from audience members.
Wedding Music
Cole has performed for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions using either his own gear or pianos and sound equipment provided.
Private Parties
Cole has done everything form intimate gatherings to rowdy class reunions. He is also available for holiday parties.
Event Music
Add at touch of class to your next event with ambient background jazz or lounge music, provided on guitar or piano.
