Chris
Guitarist and Singer
We had our wedding at the Vail Wedding Deck and the acoustic guitar made the ceremony more beautiful than imagined. Chris did a great job at the reception at the Arrabelle as well. He has a wonderful voice and is very talented!
Andy
Andy Hackbarth was the guitarist for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour, and we couldn't recommend him more. We asked for a few specific songs that weren't on the initial song list, and he played them wonderfully. Highly recommend!
Hillary
A native of Colorado, Hillary has established herself as an up-and-coming harpist in the United States. She can be found in the summers driving over mountain passes with harp in tow to play classical music with some great people with festivals and companies such as the Aspen Music Festival and School, the Colorado Music Festival, and Boulder’s Mahlerfest. She has recently performed in such orchestras as the Minnesota Orchestra, The Syracuse Symphony, New World Symphony as well as the National Repertory Orchestra, Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Evergreen Chamber Orchestra. Hillary completed her undergraduate and masters degrees at the Eastman School of Music with a Performers Certificate and Arts Leadership Program Certificate. Some of her major teachers and inspirations include Kathleen Bride, Nancy Allen, Gretchen Van Hoesen, Kathy Bundock Moore, Rachel Ellins and Ann Marie Liss.
David
David is an extraordinarily versatile, elegant, and fun-to-work-with pianist and keyboardist. For many years, he has performed solo and in ensembles (as leader and sideman) with the finest musicians in the genres of jazz, classical, pop, rock, and musical theater. He is equally comfortable playing in the pit of Broadway touring shows as he is in concert halls, nightclubs, private and corporate events, and in houses of worship.
Some of David’s other distinctions include being an Emmy-winning and ASCAP award-winning composer, and, receiving a Henry Award nomination for best musical direction. He also participated behind the scenes in the Tony-winning “Once On This Island.”
Consistent praise from happy clients include:
• Elegant
• A joy to work with
• Impressive ability to play the right music for any moment
• Professional, good listener and communicator
• Punctual and thorough
• Reads the room wonderfully
• Fun and awesome energy— looks like he really enjoys playing!
• Very friendly and personable
In the words of one happy client:
David was the perfect addition to our party! He was engaging and entertaining, as well as exceptionally talented.
Beth
Cellist Beth is equally at home in classical concert halls and on the biggest rock n’ roll stages. A resident of Colorado since 2001, she has performed with bands, orchestras and chamber music groups throughout the United States, Europe, and Australia. As a member of the legendary blues act The Otis Taylor Band, she has wowed festival crowds across the country with her ability to blend musical styles. She has appeared on stage with musicians as diverse as Michael Bublé, pop and electronic music star Moby, renown cellist Lynn Harrell, and newgrass band Railroad Earth.
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Randy
Randy has delighted audiences as a solo performer for over 20 years. He plays for weddings, corporate events and any special occasion where bagpipes can add an additional level of excitement. He has been a member of various pipe and drum bands in the Denver area and served as Pipe Sergeant for Ciorcal Cairde Irish Pipes & Drums for six years. He is also a past member of Celtic Colorado Pipes & Drums, an ensemble of soloists and pipers and drummers from local bands that performs with The Denver Brass to sold out audiences along Colorado’s Front Range several times a year.
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Eric
Eric is an accomplished guitarist and bassist as well as composer, and has been playing professionally since the age of 16. He holds a B.A. in Music from Ithaca College and a Master’s in Music from The University of Miami. He has enjoyed a successful career playing in Broadway shows, backing up name entertainers such as Chuck Berry, The Fifth Dimension, The Drifters, Bob Hope, Joan Rivers, Anthony Newley, Maureen McGovern, Chita Rivera, the Smothers Brothers, Chubby Checker, Bobby Rydell, Danny Ganz, recording with the Orchestre Suisse Romande, performing solo guitar concerts, giving music workshops, and providing music for every type of occasion. His repertoire ranges from classical to jazz, Brazilian to new age and nuevo flamenco. He works as a solo performer with tracks, as a guitar/flute duo or Brazilian vocal/guitar duo, and with a quartet.