Des Moines Wedding Harpist – Ceremony at The Bash
What a great venue! The Bash Des Moines opens directly onto the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, so easy access to wonderful photo opportunities. And inside, you have natural light, the original floor tiles, a tin ceiling, and industrial architectural elements. You have a blank slate to create any style of wedding here! Leah and […]
Holiday Party Music ~ Des Moines Harpist
When planning end-of-year corporate events, I often get asked to provide harp music. Whether you prefer the songs of the season or a more general playlist, having a harp at your party is sure to be a hit! It is both visually and acoustically stunning, and will be remembered by your attendees. For […]
Des Moines Harpist ~ Funeral Musician
When you are celebrating the life of a loved one, the music can really bring back memories and set the tone for the service. For this family, they chose music from a variety of genres that was meaningful to them. I played at Community United Methodist Church in Ogden, Iowa, for the pre-service visitation and […]
Birthday Party Music – Harpist in Des Moines
Any event is enhanced with harp music! I was booked to play for a birthday party, with a couple of families in attendance. The guest of honor is from the Brittany region of France, so her husband requested that I play a variety of Breton music. Along with that request, I included some other Celtic […]
Des Moines Harpist – Birthday Party Music
What better way to celebrate a 70th birthday that with close friends, family, and harp music! This gathering was on the top floor of Aposto at The Scala House in Des Moines. Upscale Mediterranean food was served in the elegant atmosphere of the Victorian mansion, and I played throughout the dinner. With multiple generations present, […]
South Asian Harp Music – International Dinner in Des Moines
This summer, the Disciples of Christ Church held their General Assembly in Des Moines, Iowa. As part of their International Dinner, they launched a new South Asia initiative. What could be more perfect for dinner entertainment than music of the region played on the harp! Along with the Bollywood hits that I learned while living […]
Bollywood Harpist ~ Indian Wedding in Des Moines, Iowa
I love when I get to play my Bollywood harp music for an audience who knows the songs! For this wedding, Jaymine wanted to have the harp be a surprise for her family and guests. They didn’t know there would be live music for the Indian ceremony, let alone a harpist! But that was just […]
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 […]
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 […]