Work With Me
I can cater to different types of events, groups sizes, venues and vibes. Let me tell you a bit more about some of the things I offer.
Private events/gigs
As a singer and guitarist myself, I play at a lot of events where songs are the focus. I have a broad repertoire of Irish and other songs and can incorporate requests too. However, things really start to take off when playing with others. If you book me and another musician as a duo, we can incorporate both songs and (Irish) tunes, allowing for the full range of, on the one hand, lively dance tunes and slow airs, and, on the other, soulful or energetic songs. If you really want to pack a punch (for your wedding night, for instance), I can add on more musicians. Who doesn't love the combination of sweet fiddle, thundering guitar, danceable bass, a box or concertina, a whole string section - you name it. If amplification is needed, I can of course take care of that as well. The flexibility of having an adjustable number of musicians and also bringing the required gear, means that I can cater to nearly any event situation and it allows for lovely spur-of-the-moment bookings or performances at unique locations.
Tour groups
One of the things that has really stood out to me recently, is that although there is so much great music here, visitors this beautiful county we call home are often not treated to it. They are often brought only to the (stunning) Cliffs of Moher and straight on to a city like Galway (if they are lucky and aren't just carted straight back). I would like to expand that horizon and offer them an experience of the real West of Ireland we hold so dear. Since I have started working with American tour groups, for instance, every single time someone has come up to me to tell me that our private dinner performance for them was the highlight of their trip. People are looking to connect to Irish music and culture and we would love to help them do so in a way that is flexible, easy and affordable for the touring company. No pompous renaissance fair style feast, but honest live performances with people that you can connect with. A great boon that I have and that I would like to share with others, is that there are so many great musicians in this area that I work with. I do plenty of solo performances, but the real craic starts to fly when there are 2, 3, 4 or more of us. The fact that this number can be adjusted to suit the space (indoor or outdoor), the number of guests and the required atmosphere means that you will get exactly what you need, when you need it.
Sessions
It can be hard for venues to get people in the door, especially out of season. To this end I organise regular sessions that people can depend on to bring a crowd in the door, especially if they are held consistently. As there is such a wealth of great musicians in our area, this usually also means that more and more people will start to show up to them, creating an even livelier atmosphere as well as more opportunities for the venue owner.
Contact me
Whether you’re an individual looking for a singer-songwriter or music duo for your private event, a group wanting to organise a full evening of Irish music, a tour operator getting together a trad-focused excursion or anything in between, send me a message and let’s work together!
leverbart@gmail.com