Susan Savia
Singing Guitarist in Wilmington, NC
Why hire Susan Savia?
I am a seasoned, professional singer and instrumentalist, offering a wide variety of music for any event or bar/restaurant. Guitar, ukulele, harmonica and piano. Vocals - 3 1/2 octaves. Over 700 songs in my repertoire from 1920's through 1940's, standards, jazz, folk, classic country, classic rock, blues, 1950's through 1980's popular music, and original music. Victorian era music is a specialty. Weddings (esp. beach weddings) are a specialty. Ambient Instrumental music as well. Also, play in two duos (The Howdy Duo and The Howdy Pardners) and jazz duo/trio (Savoire Fare), and jazz quartet (Melodious Thunk). Bose PA for performances (or battery operated PA for Beach weddings).
Susan..thank you..wonderful..greatly added to event success!
Susan:
Event was a real hit! Your easy going interactive style, and willingness to adapt to the crowd, really contributed to the success. Many guests personally commented to Pat and I how much they enjoyed your singing and asked where in the world we found you. They were delighted! Can't thank you enough!
Dale and Pat
Response from Susan Savia:
Thank you, Dale and Pat, for your kindness and generosity, and your wonderful hospitality. I SO enjoyed being in your beautiful home to entertain your guests. I certainly enjoyed having an attentive audience in the parlor for most of the party, and had fun singing with Ann and her sister later on the porch. I am grateful for the opportunity to get to know you, and to help to make your event MEMORABLE. Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review!
Hired by: dale n.
- Expertise
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Priced Fairly
- Adaptability
Event Date: May 19th, 2013
Event: Private Party in Wilmington, North Carolina
Services provided: Singing Guitarist
Deployed Marine's Anniversary
I am currently deployed to Afghanistan, and unfortunately I could not spend my first anniversary with my wife. I thought it would be nice to have Mrs. Savia go to my wife and sing our song, "Cowboys and Angels" by Dustin Lynch. I contacted Mrs. Savia through this website, and got a response almost immediately after my inquiry. She thanked me for my service, and was more than willing to do this for me on a price that would be convenient for me. She commuted almost an hour and a half round trip, and performed beautifully, bringing tears to my wife’s eyes. She went out of her way to find an anniversary card, appropriate for the occasion, and bought her 7 red roses, for how many times I think of my wife in a minute, neither of which I asked her to do, and was not at my expense. Mrs. Savia was more than happy to go the extra mile for me, and for that, I am grateful. Mrs. Savia's professionalism and dedication are far beyond anything I could have imagined. I have no doubts that this anniversary will be a memorable one, even 25 years from now. Words cannot describe the gratitude I have for Mrs. Savia for bringing a piece of me to my wife, even from ten thousand miles away.
I would highly recommend Mrs. Savia’s services to anyone who is even considering doing something like this. I am extremely pleased with the outcome, and I know my wife is as well. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
Response from Susan Savia:
What an honor to be a part of your celebration of love! Thank you for your very kind and generous review!
Hired by: Cpl B.
- Expertise
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Priced Fairly
- Adaptability
Organization: USMC
Event Date: April 18th, 2013
Event: Anniversary Party in Jacksonville, North Carolina
Services provided: Singing Guitarist
About
See "Live Performance" below. For Biographical information, please visit my personal website.
Personnel
Susan Savia: Vocals, Guitar, Ukulele, Harmonica, Piano
Susan Savia: Vocals, Guitar, Ukulele, Harmonica, Piano
What to Expect
Enjoyment and Suprrise!! Crystal clear sound and no earplugs ever needed (Bose PA system). A wide variety of music is offered, many genres available. Cover music, eclectic and popular (Folk, Blues, Standards, Classic Country, Classic Rock, Pop) and some originals. Dynamic Vocals (3 1/2 octave range used sometimes), guitar, finger picked or rythym, depending on the song. Harmonica (blues or folk). Ukulele. Or piano if there is one in the room.
I ask for requests, I have over 700 songs in my electronic music pad. OR, if performing a specialty event, such as in an Assisted Living Facility, I will be entertaining with age appropriate popular music. Or all 1920's music for a Great Gatsby Event. Or Victorian Music from 1850-1915 for a special concert. Or children's music, or Christmas music, or WEDDING MUSIC. It all depends on the event.
I work closely with the person hiring and make sure I am meeting their needs. I am a professional, I ALWAYS arrive early, I never drink during performances and I RARELY take a break.
I am told my performance is ALWAYS MEMORABLE.
Stage/Setup Requirements:
One Electrical Outlet
One Electrical Outlet
Additional Notes:
Contract/agreements available
Bose T1 Model II PA System
Battery Operated System for Beach Weddings
Set/Song/Sequence List:
I never make up a set list for any performances other than Weddings. I read the crowd and take requests, so I never know what will happen. You can find my song list on my personal website www.susansavia.com.
Experience
2007: 14 gigs
2008: 110 gigs
2009: 103 gigs
2010: 169 gigs
2011: 103 gigs
View Complete Calendar
http://www.susansavia.com/calendar
Available for Your
Anniversary Party, Bar/Lounge, Birthday Party, Bridal Shower, Casting Call, Christmas Party, Club/Nightclub, Concert Venue, Convention, Corporate Event, Cruise, Fair, Festival, Fundraiser, Funeral Service, Graduation, Grand Opening, Halloween Party, Holiday Party, Hotel, Launch Party, Luncheon/Tea, Private Party, Restaurant, Retreat, Reunion, Seminar, Studio Session, Trade Show, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Reception
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