Tuscaloosa Harpist for a Grand Opening
A harpist adds a touch of elegance to any event! This gathering was for the grand opening of an automobile parts manufacturer near Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Company executives, local and state government officials, and invited guests enjoyed finger foods and drinks under the tent, all accompanied by live harp music. Following a presentation, tours of the […]
St. Louis Harpist – Business After Hours Entertainment
Not every event I play for is a wedding! Although that is the majority of my bookings, I also provide music for everything from holiday dinners to baptisms to corporate parties. When Claywell Asset Management was hosting the Riverbed Growth Association’s Business After Hours event, they wanted to “wow” their guests with live harp music! […]
Central IL Harpist ~ Music for an Art Opening
Each month, the Strawn Art Gallery in Jacksonville celebrates the start of a new exhibit with an opening reception and gallery talk by the featured artist. They also have live music as guests mingle and view the collection. January’s exhibit is “Magic Realism” by Lou Zale. I provided harp music for the opening, and it […]
Harpist in Des Moines ~ Christmas Party at Salisbury House
Salisbury House is an amazing venue! Constructed in Des Moines from parts of buildings brought over from Europe, it has a definite Old World feel, right in the Midwest. I played for the Christmas party for a company’s board of directors, starting with cocktails in the entryway. The harp was set up in the balcony […]
Kankakee Harpist ~ Christmas Music on the Harp
No, you don’t need to get your eyes checked. Yes, it’s a harp at the eye doctor’s office! On a Monday afternoon in December, people coming in for their eye exams were surprised to see a harp set up in the waiting room at Fisher-Swale-Nicholson Eye Center in Bourbonnais, IL. The Christmas tree and decorations […]
Des Moines Harpist ~ Christmas Music at the Iowa Events Center
I always love the first Christmas performance of the holiday season! Playing Christmas carols, both traditional and contemporary, is my favorite part of December. For this event, I was playing for the cocktail and dinner hours of a company’s holiday party at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The music I played ranged from […]
South Bend Harp Player — Jenkins Hall Dedication at Notre Dame
It was a great honor to play for the dedication reception for Jenkins Hall on the campus of Notre Dame. This new building, named for Father Jenkins, president of the University, houses the Keough School of Global Affairs. This year welcomed the inaugural class, including 38 students from 22 countries in North and South America, […]
Springfield Illinois Harpist ~ Music for an Open House
Heritage Health in Springfield hosted an open house for their new hospice center, and harp music was the perfect background! Guests enjoyed appetizers and desserts as they had a ribbon cutting and toured the newly remodeled facility. Music included popular songs familiar to all generations, from “Can’t Help Falling in Love” to “Hey Jude,” along […]
St. Louis Harpist – Awards Night Musician in De Soto, MO
On a Friday evening, the residents of De Soto, Missouri, packed the Knights of Columbus Hall for an awards banquet. The Chamber of Commerce honored local graduates receiving college scholarships, as well as area business leaders and volunteers. I provided harp music throughout the social hour and dinner. They had no special song requests, so […]
Missouri Harpist ~ Grand Opening Music in Festus, MO
I love it when people I’ve worked for before hire me again for other events! Last November, I played for the grand opening of the La Quinta Hotel in Effingham, Illinois, and over the weekend, I played for the same group at their new hotel in Festus, Missouri! This La Quinta Hotel is just off […]