
Concerts for Seniors
Over the years, I have played for countless senior centers, assisted living and nursing homes, so I know the importance of delivering a performance that will connect with and entertain older audiences. Whether that’s by performing a holiday set list that’s perfect for any age group, or by crafting a set list of classic songs (and sing-alongs!) from the 1940s-1970s, I really love performing in these settings!
Bringing music to senior communities is more than just entertainment. The songs we sing connect us to our pasts, to our loved ones, and to ourselves. There is nothing more touching than seeing someone’s face light up when they hear a song they love, or hearing from a staff member that a usually quiet resident perked up and joined a sing-along.
When it comes to performing for assisted living facilities, nursing homes, memory care groups, or senior centers, I vary my playlist for the audience and time of the year.
In March, I perform a mix of Irish-American classic sing-alongs and Celtic folk songs.
During the holiday season, I perform Christmas carols and classics.
Other times of the year, I perform a mix of familiar favorites from the 1940s onward, from country to jazzy pop songs. I often mix in some of my own favorite folk songs, too, tying in to the time of year and finding ways to make it interesting and relevant to the audience.
Special ensemble performances featuring traditional Irish music, bluegrass/Americana, or colonial 18th century music are also available depending on location and schedule. Let me know if you’re interested in one of these possibilities!
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I am available for performances all over the greater Boston and Providence, RI areas! I am also open to traveling a little further afield to Portland, ME, southern NH, and Central MA.
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Due to most performances being scheduled during weekdays I frequently play solo.
But duo performances can easily be accommodated! My Irish fiddler friend Cara Frankowicz is frequently available to play with me, as is my friend Larry Young with whom I have a costumed colonial 18th century music duo. Let me know if you’d be interested in one of these special performances!
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I ask $150-250 for hour-long performances depending on the location.
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As described above, it depends on the time of year! But here’s a sample of a playlist for any time of year:
Hey Good Lookin’ (Hank Williams)
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
La Vie En Rose (Edith Piaf)
You Belong to Me
Here Comes the Sun (The Beatles)
Over the Rainbow
If I Lose (Stanley Brothers)
Tennessee Waltz
Wild Mountain Thyme
Brown-Eyed Girl (Van Morrison)
Can’t Help Falling In Love (Elvis)