Genres:

I have a MFA in classical harp from CALARTS and also am know for playing Celtic, Jazz, and ethnic music (North Indian classical and African rhythm cycles).
 

Categories:

• Harpist

• Singer

• Songwriter

• Composer

• Arranger

I perform all over NYC with improv jazz artist like Butch Morris, Baikida Carol, Dee Pop, and Daniel Carter.

Harps:

• Electric Celtic harp

• Accoustic Lyon and Healy concert grande

• Accoustic lever harp.

Performing Since:

1988

• hand drums (great for receptions!)
• cello
• viola
• violin
• Irish flutes and whistles

• Michael Evans
• Dee Pop
• Ron McBee
• Steph Griffin
• O-Kung Lee

Celtic harps offer a portable and refreshing entertainment for all sorts of gatherings including
weddings, receptions and large events. Besides just playing private events for over ten years I also
play venues like the Knitting Factory, Caesar’s Place in Atlantic City, Tonic and tour nationally with
my electric harp and tabla (Indian drums) duo Jah-La. Just this year I had the honor of playing with the National Shakespeares Company's tour of Greece of the Oedipus Cycle which played at the Acropolis. Besides playing I also sing traditional folk songs
and don’t mind learning songs for your occasion!

If you are thinking bigger than just solo harp I also play with viola, flute or cello! For a bit livelier
event I highly recommend having hand drums as well as harp!

I started my professional career studying with Ms. Chalifoux at the Peabody Conservatory. My classical training includes a BFA from the University of Austin, Austin TX, and an MFA from California Institute of the Arts in Valencia, CA and placing in American Harp Society and Concerto competitions.

While at CALARTS I started studying jazz and ethnic music which lead to performances with Roscoe Michelle, Charlie Hayden, Baikida Carol, Butch Morris, Dan Morris and Amiyo Dasgupta. I have toured with my own singer/songwriter group and have been a featured performer on NPR radio, Japanese Television and many multimedia events around NYC.

My diverse background helps me provide an up beat rhythmical set that has all the class and elegance that harp offers with more of a "swing". I cater each event to the individual needs of the client.

I have been playing weddings, parties, and events for over ten years.

Repertoire Sample:

• Anniversary
• Awards Night
• Banquet
• Birthday
• Casino
• Christening
• Christmas Party
• Church
• Club
• Coffee Shop
• Community Event
• Convention
• Corporate Function
• Country Club
• Dinner Dance
• Festival
• Fund Raiser
• Funeral
• Graduation Party
• Grand Opening
• Hotel
• Movie Soundtrack
• Private Party
• Reception
• Rehearsal Dinner
• Resort
• Restaurant
• Reunion
• Shower
• Studio Session
• Temple
• TV Soundtrack
• Wedding

For most wedding I charge a base rate of $300 plus any travel and special requests. Additional musician like a hand drummer or string player are an additional $150. Rates for other events are available by request.