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Sticks and Stone Percussion

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Last reviewed: August 8, 2026 | Edmonton | Wedding Music |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: August 8, 2026. Business status: Active.

Sticks and Stone Percussion is an Edmonton wedding marimba band led by Stephen Stone. Its current official website describes a Canadian percussion trio built around a marimba-band concept, while the FAQ names weddings among the events the group will consider. The contact page confirms an Edmonton base, and a 2026 events page shows current public performance planning.

This profile replaces unsupported legacy details with information from the group’s current official website. It summarizes only details the musicians publish directly, including the ensemble format, repertoire approach, setup considerations, pricing method and current contact information. Last reviewed: August 8, 2026.

Services and specialization

The act’s defining format is three musicians sharing one marimba, or two players on marimba with a third on drum set. The official FAQ says other percussion may be added for some bookings, including vibraphone, glockenspiel, djembe, congas, cajon, gongs and smaller percussion. This is a live percussion ensemble, not a DJ service, and couples should ask which exact lineup and instruments are proposed for their date.

The published repertoire spans pop, rock, jazz, video-game music, world, folk, classical, Disney and ragtime, as well as original material. The group says it arranges or composes much of its own music and can work from melody-and-chord lead sheets. Requests may be possible when supplied well in advance, but a requested song should be confirmed rather than assumed.

Core concept: marimba-led percussion trio
Possible format: two marimba players plus drum set
Additional percussion varies by occasion
Recognizable covers, original music and requested arrangements are discussed directly with the group

Service area and who it may suit

The official contact page says Sticks and Stone is based in Edmonton, Alberta. Its 2026 events page also lists performances in Edmonton and Victoria, which shows that travel can occur, but the website does not publish a fixed wedding service radius or travel-fee schedule. Couples outside Edmonton need a location-specific answer before treating the act as available.

This format may suit couples looking for melodic live music with a more unusual instrumental sound than a conventional string, guitar or piano setup. The group says it performs for many event types and audiences, and weddings are explicitly included. However, the site does not publish separate ceremony, cocktail-hour and full-reception wedding packages, so the appropriate role in the day needs to be designed with the musicians.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented strength is the ensemble’s distinctive and clearly explained setup: the marimba can carry bass, chords, melody and solos while drums or other percussion add another layer. The repertoire is also broad on paper, and the musicians publish a repertoire page plus audio and video navigation so couples can assess the sound before enquiring.

The practical limitation is that major booking details are custom rather than standardized online. The official site does not provide wedding-specific package contents, guaranteed personnel, set lengths, sound-system inclusions or a defined travel area. The contact page says membership may vary according to availability, so couples should obtain the proposed lineup in writing. The marimba is also large: the FAQ says it weighs about 105 kg, breaks down into 11 cases and ideally requires nearby parking and about an hour for setup.

Published logistical need: close vehicle access is preferred
Personnel may vary by availability
Outdoor bookings require a weather contingency
Wedding-specific packages and technical inclusions are not published

Pricing

Current wedding pricing is not explicitly published. The FAQ describes quote-based pricing and says the amount can depend on the event, venue, performance duration, preparation, coordination and the group’s availability. It also contains a 2024 note that the group would usually ask at least $1,000 for an event, but that dated general reference is not a current wedding rate and should not be used as a guaranteed minimum.

An August 2025 FAQ update describes a lower-cost one-person marimba-band option using live looping for portions of the repertoire, alongside solo marimba music. It requires an earlier setup of roughly 1.5 to 2 hours. Couples should request a current written quote that identifies the lineup, playing time, setup, travel, rehearsals, taxes, deposit, cancellation terms and any overtime.

Contact and booking

The current official contact page lists SticksAndStonePercussion@gmail.com and 780-257-7866. It identifies Stephen Stone as the director and states that the group is based in Edmonton. No clean street or mailing address is published on the official site, so this profile does not reproduce the unverified legacy address.

For a useful initial enquiry, the FAQ asks clients to provide the event type and date, expected audience size and demographic, venue, required duration, any advance rehearsal or on-site coordination needs, and event-specific goals. For a wedding, couples should also include which parts of the day need music, indoor or outdoor conditions, load-in access and any must-play selections.

Phone: 780-257-7866
Email: SticksAndStonePercussion@gmail.com
Official website: https://www.sticksandstonepercussion.com/
Base: Edmonton, Alberta

What couples should confirm

Before booking, ask for the exact number and names of performers, the instruments included, set length and breaks, arrival and setup schedule, amplification requirements, power needs, stage footprint and access from parking. If the venue has stairs, narrow doors or a distant loading area, disclose this early because the marimba is transported in multiple cases and assembled on site.

For an outdoor wedding, agree on full weather protection, the decision deadline for moving indoors, and what happens if conditions become unsafe. The FAQ discusses a tent and rescheduling or cancellation scenarios, but a wedding contract should state the specific plan for your booking. Also confirm requested-song deadlines, who supplies microphones or recorded music between sets, travel costs, payment dates and the cancellation policy.

Which lineup is available on the wedding date?
Which portions of the wedding can the quoted set cover?
Are requested arrangements included, and when are choices due?
What loading, stage, power and sound support does the venue need to provide?
What written weather and cancellation terms apply?

Evidence note and review status

The current identity is established through sticksandstonepercussion.com. Its domain, site branding, About page, wedding-inclusive FAQ, Edmonton contact details and 2026 events information consistently identify Sticks and Stone Percussion as the marimba-led ensemble described in this profile.

This profile is marked active because the current first-party site matches the distinctive business-name tokens and documents relevant event and wedding context. The status indicates that a current official identity was found; it does not guarantee availability for any particular wedding date.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sticks and Stone Percussion perform at weddings?

Yes. The official FAQ explicitly includes weddings among the event types the group is open to performing, and the Events page lists weddings among past engagements. Wedding-specific package details are not published, so the role, duration and repertoire require a custom discussion.

What instruments does the group use?

The core concept uses one marimba shared by three musicians, or two marimba players with a drummer. Depending on the occasion, the group may add instruments such as vibraphone, glockenspiel, djembe, congas, cajon, gongs and smaller percussion. Confirm the exact setup in the quote.

Can the group learn a requested wedding song?

The official FAQ says the musicians can arrange and accommodate styles or genres when given notice. That is not a guarantee that every song will be ready for every date, so couples should submit must-play choices early and obtain written confirmation.

How much does Sticks and Stone Percussion cost for a wedding?

Current wedding pricing is not explicitly published. Quotes depend on event details, and the only amount on the FAQ is a dated 2024 general-event reference, not a current wedding package price. Request a written quote for the exact lineup, duration, travel and preparation required.