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Welcome to my interactive web site! I have been in the wedding industry for 27 years and have played at least 2500 weddings. This gives me a fascinating perspective, much of it poignant, memorable and hilarious.

Some weddings are unusual, such as transgender, same sex, cult, nudist or on horseback. I've played a Lord of the Rings wedding that was conducted in Elvish. Some are lavish and others are fleeting, such as one where a communist defector married at the airport. Some have been interrupted by accident (bride fell and broke leg on step to altar), one came to her wedding in an ambulance escorted by a nurse holding her IV. The tragic ones involved alcohol.

Did you know playing at the Columbia Tower Club involves 48 elevator rides to set up and break down? And there is a wonderful tunnel system under the streets to get from the load zone to inside the Fairmont Hotel in Seattle.

My harp has a $50,000 replacement value with over $10,000 of 23 kt. gold leaf. It is very delicate, yet I move it myself, often many times a day. I have a unique profession, a unique place in the community and a unique perspective to share. I would like to be enriched by hearing from you as well!

Monday, December 13, 2010

Beck's Holiday Service 2010

Thanks again for the lovely evening Tuesday at Beck's.  The lighting of the candles in honor of our loved one's was really beautiful and Craig, I was especially moved by your telling of how the stories and experiences of your clients become a part of who you are.  That was heartfelt and meaningful!

About 12 years ago I was to play at this service when my truck got a flat tire on that snowy evening.  As there was no one to help me, I stood out in full performance attire on Aurora Ave. N. and hailed down a passing pick-up truck.  This nice gentleman hauled me and my harp to the service. I left my harp overnight, got a ride to my truck, waited for AAA and was on my way. 
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