Ayden Graham
Overview
Violinist/Singer/Guitarist/Keyboardist - Ayden plays from pop to jazz to celtic. He can fill out the space with atmosphere or can capture the attention of all present. Whether solo, as an acoustic duo, or with full band, let him know your desires and he will provide the most nuanced and eclectic musical entertainment around!
Reviews
20 reviews
Jamie
April 7, 2019St. Patty's Fundraiser
I hired Ayden Graham for a St. Patty's day school fundraiser event. What a great experience!! He came ahead of time with his bandmates and put on a exceptional show. Guests were raving how good they played really added a special touch to our St. Patty's event. Very professional and easy to work with. Highly recommend and will be using him again for future events.
Hired as: Celtic Music, Irish / Scottish Entertainment, Multi-Instrumentalist, Singing Guitarist, Violinist
Ayden Graham
Thanks very much Jamie, I'm so glad your guests enjoyed the show!
Amani W.
October 16, 2018Just beautiful!
Experience was pretty much seamless, he was incredibly professional and the music was beautiful and we wouldn’t of had it any other way!
Hired as: Violinist
Ayden Graham
Thanks Amani! I enjoyed arranging and performing your custom suite of Lana Del Rey songs for the procession, very special!
Josh R.
September 21, 2018Very professional
Ayden is a world class musician and was very understanding of the last minute changes. Look forward to working again.
Hired as: Violinist
Christel C.
September 11, 2018Total MAGIC!
Ayden Graham and his band mates were so sensational for our summer soirée party. This is an ultra professional, top-notch band with incredible musicality and with really nice people to boot! They brought the musical magic to our event and made it an totally unforgettable experience. From toddlers to folks in their 80s, it was truly a good time for all. The whole process from beginning to end was extremely smooth. Ayden was very communicative and made certain he understood the meaning of the event, the tone of our crowd and then he completely over delivered! We were amazed and star-stuck and thanking our good fortune to be in the hands of someone so talented. We couldn't recommend them more highly for any event that needs great music to give it the right touch.
Hired as: Folk Band, Indie Band, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
Ayden Graham
Thanks a million Christel! I’m so happy you found us for your special event, it was a pleasure making magic for you all!
Matthew H.
July 28, 2018Amazing proposal with help of Ayden
I proposed to my girlfriend, now fiancé while Ayden played for us at a park. He was great at coordinating the time and place to meet, and I was able to be discreet so my girlfriend was surprised. He did an amazing job playing the song, and had a great set up for recording the whole event on his phone so we could have a video. He was easy to talk to and very friendly. I highly recommend.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Ayden Graham
Awesome Matt, thanks so much for choosing me to help make that special moment come to life! Congrats to you and Robin~!
Booking information
Price range: $500 and up
Languages: English, French
Gig length: 3 - 180 minutes
What to expect
Ayden will provide you an unforgettable experience for your event. You can expect prompt and thorough communication, and a unique, well thought out performance in the style(s) of your choosing.
About
Ayden Graham is an indie folk rock singer-songwriter multi-instrumentalist from the San Francisco Bay Area. His music combines heartfelt lyricism, chamber music elegance, rock, jazz & funk grooves, with eerie electronica atmosphere. His passionate live performances range from wistful soloist to an explosively cathartic full band, taking the audience on a journey both intimate and expansive.
Ayden Graham released his debut Wooden Bones EP in the autumn of 2017, garnering praise both locally and internationally. Graham was the recipient of the prestigious Helene Wurlitzer Foundation songwriting artist-in-residence grant for 2020/21, and received his MA in Songwriting from the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance at University of Limerick, Ireland in 2023.
Additional booking notes
Minimum requirement is access to a clean, dry, adequately lit area to perform. Additional requirements may include wall outlets, power strip and extension cord depending on venue. Ayden can provide his own amplification if necessary.
Services offered
Team
Set list
VIOLIN:
Pop/Rock:
All I Want Is You - U2
All of Me - John Legend
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
A Whole New World - Disney's Alladin
Don't Stop Believing - Journey
Happy - Pharrell
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
Lisztomania - Phoenix/Vitamin String Quartet
Ophelia - The Lumineers
The Scientist - Coldplay
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
Celtic:
Hornpipes set:
King of the Fairies, Rights of Man, Harvest Home, Boys of Blue Hill
Reels set:
The Air Tune, Drowsy Maggie, The Wind That Shakes The Barley, Music For a Found Harmonium, Haste to the Wedding, Mick's Knitted Triplets
Jigs set:
Banish Misfortune, Connaughtman's Rambles, Morrison's Jig, The Kesh Jig, The Butterfly, Deirdre's Fancy, Merrily Kiss the Quaker
Airs/Waltzes:
Lord Inchiquin, Planxty Irwin, Sheebeg, Shemoore, Planxty Fanny Powers, Roisín Dubh
Classical:
Air in D - J.S. Bach
Boureé in G - J.S. Bach
Canon - Pachabel
Gavotte in G - J.S. Bach
Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring - J.S. Bach
Largo in F - J.S. Bach
Minuet in G - J.S. Bach
Jazz:
Autumn Leaves - Joseph Kosma
Coquette - Django/Grappelli
In a Mello Tone - Duke Ellington
Blue Monk - Thelonius Monk
Stompin' at Decca - Django/Grappelli
Minor Swing - Django/Grappelli
Nature Boy - Eden Ahbez
Nuages - Django/Grappelli
Hindi:
Janam Janam - from Dilwale
Sanam Re - main theme
SINGING & GUITAR
All Along The Watchtower - Bob Dylan
All You Need Is Love - The Beatles
Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
Blackbird - The Beatles
The Blowers Daughter - Damien Rice
Ca' The Yowes To The Knowes - Scottish Traditional
Could You Be Loved - Bob Marley
Dear Prudence - The Beatles
Don't Panic - Coldplay
Fever - Peggy Lee
First Day of My Life - Bright Eyes
Float On - Modest Mouse
The General - Dispatch
The Golden Age - Beck
Heart of Gold - Neil Young
I Want You - Bob Dylan
Lay Me Down - Glen Hansard
Let It Be Me - Ray Lamontagne
Lovely Day - Bill Withers
Mellow Yellow - Donovan
Michelle - The Beatles
Molly Malone - Irish Traditional
Moonshadow - Cat Stevens
Nature Boy - Eden Ahbez
Older Chests - Damien Rice
Politik - Coldplay
She Moved Through The Fair - Irish Traditional
She Said, She Said - The Beatles
Stand By Me - Ben E. King
Spancil Hill - Irish Traditional
Use Me - Bill Withers
Where is My Mind - The Pixies
Wild World - Cat Stevens
The Wind - Cat Stevens
Yellow - Coldplay
You Really Got Me - The Kinks
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Influences and inspiration
Cat Stevens, Damien Rice, Glen Hansard, Andrew Bird, Tom Waits, Radiohead, Tin Hat Trio
Setup requirements
Outdoor covered area (direct sun)
Outdoor heat lamps (night)
Power outlets (min. 2)
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