- Oakland, CA
- Cellist
- $200 and up
Chelsea Ames
Overview
Chelsea Ames is a Bay Area–based singer-songwriter known for heartfelt storytelling, catchy hooks, and engaging live performances. She released her debut album Big Little Dream in 2021 and her latest album All Is Well, recorded live with her band after years of performing the songs around the Bay Area. She offers 2–3 hour solo acoustic sets featuring a mix of crowd-favorite covers and original songs. Her covers include artists like Stevie Nicks, Taylor Swift, Tom Petty, Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, and more — making her a great fit for wineries, breweries, and private events. For a bigger sound, Chelsea also performs with her band as a trio, rooted in Americana rock. Learn more at (link hidden).
Reviews
6 reviews
Alicia D. P.
October 27, 2022Fun & Talented
Chelsea awed the crowd with her ability to sing crowd favorites as well her own original songs too! Our guests had tons of fun “sipping & singing” at the party. What a great night!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Jeannine C.
September 3, 2022Incredible Talent & Heart of Gold
Chelsea is an incredibly talented musician. It is so fun to watch her perform and listen to the lyrics of her songs-each one encapsulating a piece of her.
But in addition to her talents on stage, she has been an amazing addition to our elementary school’s extracurricular programming.
She has worked with my daughter, as well as several other elementary school children, teaching them to write their own songs and perform them. She brings such positive energy, enthusiasm, and inspiration to our children. Chelsea is a true role-model, showcasing how she made her dream of becoming a song-writer and musician into reality. Chelsea exemplifies all that can happen when hard work and dedication are put forth. A great lessons for kids, as well as adults.
Chelsea has a heart of gold and through her musical talents. she’s raised funds for our school’s non-profit foundation.
She is a beautiful musician and brings a breath of fresh air to all who listen.
Hired as: Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
Matt L.
August 16, 2022Life of the Party
Chelsea headlined a party we throw with 300+ attendees, who LOVED her.
The ebullience of her music, lyrics and style flowed through the party making it an incredible night.
We can’t wait to have her perform again!
Hired as: Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
Staci R.
August 7, 2022Amazing!
Chelsea performed at my husband’s 50th birthday party in our backyard and she was fantastic! Having Chelsea perform added such a fun element to the party. She played a mixture of her own songs and covers that we all knew and sang along with, and she also took requests. Chelsea is warm, funny, and has such a love for performing - all of that came through and had such a great rapport with our guests. We loved having her perform and highly recommend her. We will definitely bring her back to our next party!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Julie M.
August 2, 2022Extraordinary
Chelsea is such an extraordinary artist and musician. Her love for music is vibrant and contagious. Chelsea visited my third grade class this past school year. She left a very big impression on everyone’s hearts. So big that my third grade students and their families have been following Chelsea’s live performances all summer long.
Back in the classroom, Chelsea shared about her music journey. She told stories about her life which inspired her songs and lyrics. She sang and laughed with the children listening to their stories and making connections. Then she surprised the students by leading them through a beautiful song writing activity.
Chelsea truly is the fairy godmother of music and creativity. She is vivacious and talented. Her love for teaching, learning, growing, and performing is present in everything she does. I can’t wait to have Chelsea visit my class again soon!
Hired as: Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
Booking information
Price range: $400 - $1200
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes
What to expect
When you hire Chelsea Ames for a private event, you can expect an engaging, heartfelt performance that connects with your guests. As a solo artist, she delivers intimate acoustic sets mixing originals and crowd-favorite covers, perfect for dinner parties, wineries, or small gatherings. As a duo or trio, Chelsea brings a richer, fuller sound with high-energy Americana Rock arrangements that create a lively, memorable atmosphere for any celebration. She tailors her performance to suit the occasion, making it enjoyable for adults and fun for kids, while ensuring a professional and polished experience that everyone will remember.
About
From Southern California to Northern California, Chelsea Ames left her small college town of Chico with her guitar, a handful of songs, and a big little dream. After starting a family and building careers, Chelsea has made music a priority, sharing stories from her life through songwriting and performance.
Her latest album, All Is Well, was shaped over nearly two years of playing songs live around the Bay Area before being recorded largely live with her band, capturing the energy, connection, and authenticity of her performances. Chelsea’s music sits in the Americana Rock tradition, blending heartfelt originals with catchy hooks and engaging storytelling.
She performs 2–3 hour solo acoustic sets featuring originals and covers of artists such as Stevie Nicks, Tom Petty, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, Ingrid Michaelson, and more. For a bigger sound, Chelsea also performs with her band as a trio, delivering high-energy shows that bring audiences together.
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Additional booking notes
Chelsea and her band can provide all the necessary equipment for live music or plug into any sound system you may have.
Services offered
Set list
Dreams by Fleetwood Mac
Shape of You by Ed Sheeran
Levitating by Dua Lipa
Cold Heart by Elton John and Dua Lipa
The Lotto by Ingrid Michaelson
The A Team by Ed Sheeran
Darling by Halsey
Wildflowers by Tom Petty
Gold Dust Woman by Stevie Nicks
Our Song by Taylor Swift
Ghost by Ella Henderson
Hold on Forever by Rob Thomas
Feel It Still by Portugal. The Man
Baby Can I Hold You by Tracy Chapman
Title by Meghan Trainor
Babylon by David Gray
Angela by The Lumineers
Stay or Leave by Dave Matthews
Fade Into You by Mazzy Star
Ironic by Alanis Morisette
Cleopatra by The Lumineers
Run Around by Blues Traveler
Friday I'm in Love by The Cure
American Pie by Don McLean
Apologize by OneRepublic
Landslide by Fleetwood Mac
Influences and inspiration
Indigo Girls, Stevie Nicks, Taylor Swift, Tom Petty, Dave Matthews, Michael Franti, Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa
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