Abbie Palmer

Washington, DC

$500 and up

Travels up to 200 miles

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Overview

Harpist specializing in pop-rock music
Can play acoustic or electric harp for any event


Reviews

18 reviews

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Megan N.

June 9, 2024
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Wonderful

Abbie was a beautiful addition to our wedding. She was so sweet, organized, on time, and SO TALENTED. Also extremely reasonably priced considering her resume. We only gave her one specific song to play during the ceremony and she filled in the blanks beautifully!!!!

I would not hesitate to book Abbie again. Thank you Abbie!!! You’re a gem.

Hired as: Harpist


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Paul H.

February 15, 2024
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Valentine's Blockbuster!

Abbie's performance on Valentine's Day was a truly enchanting experience that added a touch of magic to the atmosphere. She skillfully created a perfect ambiance that enhanced the romantic mood of the evening.

The harp's delicate and resonant tones seemed to weave effortlessly through the room, filling it with an ethereal quality. Each note struck a chord with the emotions of the audience, conveying a sense of love and intimacy. The harpist's technical prowess and expressive playing style contributed to a captivating performance that held the attention of everyone present.

The choice of repertoire also played a significant role in setting the mood. Whether it was classic love songs, contemporary ballads, or perhaps even original compositions, the harpist's selections resonated with the theme of the evening, enhancing the overall atmosphere.

The harpist's presence itself added a touch of elegance and sophistication to the event. The instrument's graceful appearance, combined with the musician's poise and artistry, created a visually stunning performance that complemented the auditory experience.

Overall, Abbie's performance on Valentine's Day can be described as nothing short of magical. The music, ambiance, and the artist's skill combined to create a perfect environment for a romantic evening, leaving a lasting impression on those fortunate enough to witness this exceptional musical celebration of love.

Hired as: Harpist

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Abbie Palmer

Paul - thank you for your incredibly kind review! It was beyond a pleasure playing for the very special evening! The event was beautifully produced by you and your staff and the venue is (as always) very magical as well! Thank you again and I hope to be in touch in the future!


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Johanna D.

December 16, 2023
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Holiday party harpist

We had Abbie stationed in our holiday party entrance. She did a great job, and set the mood for all of our guests. Would definitely use her again. Thanks, Abbie!

Hired as: Harpist

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Abbie Palmer

Thank you so much for having me Johanna! Was a true pleasure to be part of the night :)


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Tara C.

November 13, 2023

Professional, Responsive and Fabulously Talented

Abbie provided harp music for our intimate wedding of 17 people in Winchester, VA. All of our guests were so impressed by her. Abbie was recommended to us by another musician in the area, and we booked her almost immediately after our first email interaction. She is so responsive and easy to work with. Abbie has an extensive repertoire across multiple categories of music. She was even able to learn a new song for us that we had always wanted to walk down the aisle to. She was very punctual, dressed in formal attire for the occasion, and handled everything from set up to moving from the ceremony site to the cocktail hour area seamlessly. I highly recommend Abbie for your next event and should I find myself in need of a fantastic musician in the future I’ll know who to go to first :)

Hired as: Harpist

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Abbie Palmer

Tara, it was such a pleasure playing for your wedding! Your family and friends seemed like such wonderful people and I so enjoyed working on your selections/setlist :) Thank you again and I hope we cross paths again sometime soon!


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Louise E. T.

November 10, 2023
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Perfection

Abbie was a dream to plan and work with. She went to the trouble of learning pieces from an opera that was a favorite to play at the reception. She was the consummate professional!! Everyone remarked on her performance, her charm and how lovely she looked. I would gladly engage her again!

Hired as: Harpist

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Abbie Palmer

Louise - thank you so much for your kind words, it was such a pleasure having the opportunity to get to know you and your wonderful family and friends for this very special event. I'm so glad to hear the harp music was what you were hoping :) I hope we can work together again in the future!

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Booking information

Price range: $500 and up

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes

Insurance: $1,000,000 - Chubb

What to expect

Expect to see a well seasoned performer who is enthusiastic about providing music for any type of venue or event. Abbie is innovative and enjoys thinking outside the box when it comes to performance.

About

Abbie Palmer is a multi-genre electric harpist and singer-songwriter. With roots in World music, Conservatory Classical training, and a contemporary writing style, Abbie brings an eclectic and eccentric flavor to any stage or listener. She is most known for her unique percussive style of playing on the harp and her ability to seamlessly improvise with any instrument in any genre. Her original music offers an interesting fusion of various genres, and Abbie has been writing/recording/performing her original music for over 15 years. Abbie also specializes in meditation music based off of her board certification in music therapy. Abbie’s roots are in Celtic music having grown up in a family of Celtic musicians and performing at Renaissance Festivals from a young age. Abbie has had the pleasure of playing with some of DC's most highly esteemed musicians, spanning a range of genres and continents of origins, namely traditional Scottish and Irish, New Age, Electronic, Hip-Hop, North African, Jazz, and Pop/Rock.

Additional booking notes

Abbie can bring her own sound equipment as well as plug into an already established sound system.

Services offered

Past booked events

February 2026

14

Saturday

Dinner Party

5:30pm - 9:00pm

Manakin Sabot, VA

December 2025

31

Wednesday

New Year's Party

8:00pm - 9:00pm

Washington, DC

June 2024

29

Saturday

Baby Shower

12:30pm - 3:30pm

Bethesda, MD

22

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 8:00pm

Wilmington, DE

08

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

11:30am - 1:00pm

Alexandria, VA

February 2024

14

Wednesday

Dinner Party

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Manakin Sabot, VA

December 2023

14

Thursday

Cocktail Party

5:30pm - 8:00pm

Washington, DC

October 2023

27

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Washington, DC

September 2023

29

Friday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Rehoboth Beach, DE

22

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 6:00pm

Edgewater, MD

May 2023

20

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

11:00am - 12:00pm

Alexandria, VA

05

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 6:00pm

Adamstown, MD

April 2023

15

Saturday

Fundraiser

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Baltimore, MD

15

Saturday

Bridal Shower

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Hagerstown, MD

February 2023

18

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 8:00pm

Richmond, VA

11

Saturday

Holiday Party

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Manakin Sabot, VA

December 2022

18

Sunday

Dinner Party

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Reston, VA

15

Thursday

Anniversary Party

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Glen Arm, MD

04

Sunday

Retirement Party

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Mount Vernon, VA

03

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 1:00pm

Washington, DC

October 2022

01

Saturday

Baby Shower

2:30pm - 3:00pm

Capitol Heights, MD

September 2022

16

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:00am - 11:00am

Hyattsville, MD

Set list

Please ask me! Because I play Classical, Celtic, Rock/Pop, Folk, Original, Liturgical, etc, I can give you a suggested setlist for each genre depending on what you're looking for!

Influences and inspiration

Imogen Help
Regina Spektor
Florence and the Machine
Tori Amos
Enya
Joni Mitchell
Coldplay
The Beatles

Setup requirements

N/A

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