Vince Rivers
- Charlotte, NC
- Singing Guitarist
- 6 Verified Bookings
Sonia H. said “Vince arrived early, did an amazing job with his performance, and personally wished my father a happy birthday after his set was over. Everyone really…”
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I care deeply about making each client's event uniquely special! I will work closely with you to create a musical program customized to your tastes and needs.
With 25 years of experience providing special music for events, I have extensive experience performing for wedding ceremonies, receptions, cocktail parties, religious services, and funerals.
As a professional harpist, I also teach privately and at the university level. I also perform as an orchestral musician, soloist, and chamber musician in a variety of concert settings.
Colleen was on time, professional, and very entertaining she did an outstanding job!
Response from Colleen Potter Thorburn:
Thank you, Donnie! It was a pleasure to play for your Christmas party. (And thank you for sending me home with the food; oh my goodness, that was delicious!) Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Colleen was very attentive, compassionate,and professional. She listened to me describe my vision and she delivered it perfectly! I give her 5 stars for sure.
Response from Colleen Potter Thorburn:
Thanks, Twana! The service for your mother was beautiful, and I'm honored to have been able to play a small part.
Colleen was simply wonderful! She provided very beautiful music that was appropriate for the Christmas Church Event, and it was well executed. I was immensely satisfied with her presentation and look forward to booking her again.
Response from Colleen Potter Thorburn:
Thanks, Leticia! I'm so glad I was available for your Christmas service. It was a beautiful event that I am honored to have shared a small part in!
Colleen helped to make my mother's memorial service that much more special. She was prompt, professional, kind, and she played beautifully. I am so very thankful.
Response from Colleen Potter Thorburn:
Dear John, It was a pleasure to provide music for her and your family. Your mother's service was beautiful!
Colleen did an ABSOLUTELY AMAZING job at our wedding! Not only did she play BEAUTIFULLY, but she also arranged a song that we requested for the wedding (in advance), and she even played softly in the background during our family portrait session. Her presence definitely added class, elegance and sophistication to our special day, and we are so grateful we found her!
Response from Colleen Potter Thorburn:
Thank you, Sharonda! You and Perry were an A+ bride and groom team, thorough in your planning and a pleasure to work with. I had so much fun playing music at your beautiful wedding ceremony! Congratulations, and all my best wishes and prayers to you both as you begin your lives together.
Ms. Thorburn was amazing. She was very patient during, before and after the wedding. The music was very delightful and Ms. Thorburn was exquisite as well. She is a must to make any occasion elegant.
Response from Colleen Potter Thorburn:
Thanks, Shay! Your wedding was lovely down to every last detail. I'm glad I could help add to the elegance of what I know was a very special day for you and your friends and family! My very best wishes to you and your husband as you begin your marriage.
Price Range: $350 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 300 minutes
Languages: English
Unions: AFM
My clients for weddings and special events can expect the highest degree of professionalism and a personable disposition, in addition to high-quality, expertly-performed harp music that will make their event truly special.
Clients are guaranteed prompt and friendly communication with me by phone, email or Skype, with the possibility of a face-to-face consultation for clients desiring to visit my home studio in Petersburg.
I work with clients as far in advance of their event as possible to consider their musical requests, locate and learn new repertoire, send sound samples, and/or suggest musical selections--all with the goal of creating a customized musical program according to the client's needs.
For weddings, I draw from my professional experience to advise clients on appropriate places in the ceremony for music and typical duration, number, and types of musical selections.
The day of the event, I arrive at least a half-hour before I need to begin playing so I can tune, set up, and check in with the venue or event planner.
I have never been late to an event!
Colleen is a professional harpist who has been providing high-quality live harp music for concerts and special events for 25 years. She plays regularly for wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, wedding receptions and parties, and corporate and special events.
Colleen offers her clients a broad repertoire base, ranging from wedding standards like Canon in D to popular songs and show-stopping virtuoso harp masterpieces. She is comfortable making musical recommendations for a variety of musical tastes and encourages her clients to make unique and meaningful musical requests.
A nationally-recognized soloist, Colleen has performed in diverse settings with celebrated artists, ranging from the Yale Philharmonia in Carnegie Hall, the Philadelphia Orchestra in the Kimmel Center, and the Aspen Chamber Symphony with Joshua Bell at the Aspen Music Festival, to playing back-up harp for Kanye West's Chicago-area shows and in the orchestra for Common's show in Richmond, Virginia with the Richmond Symphony Orchestra. Colleen is new to central Arkansas by way of Virginia, where she performed regularly with the Richmond Symphony Orchestra and the Virginia Symphony and taught harp at Virginia Commonwealth University. She looks forward to getting to know venues, clients, and fellow musicians and vendors in Conway and Little Rock!
I travel with my harp, bench, and music stand -- those are usually all that is needed to put on an event featuring the harp! My pedal harp is acoustic and projects excellently in most indoor spaces with no additional amplification necessary. Clients are welcome to provide their own amplification if they believe it is necessary.
I am able to perform outdoor events, but only if the following conditions are met so that the harp will be safe from harm:
-Ideal conditions for outdoor performance are in 60 to 80 degrees (F) weather with 40 to 60% humidity.
-The harp must be provided a dry, level surface or platform with enough shade so that the harp is not in direct sunlight.
-An additional outdoor deposit may be requested to guarantee against damage.
-All clients are advised to have a backup, indoor plan in the event of inclement weather.
December 02, 2023 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | Christmas Party |
February 04, 2022 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Religious Celebration |
December 15, 2021 • 6:00pm - 6:15pm | Christmas Party |
October 24, 2020 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 03, 2018 • 10:00am - 10:30am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
June 30, 2018 • 3:30pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 27, 2017 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
Sample Wedding Ceremony
PRELUDE:
La Vie en Rose
Moon River
Somewhere in Time
Storybook Love from the Princess Bride
Sheep May Safely Graze (Bach)
Clair de lune (Debussy)
Premier Arabesque (Debussy)
For the Beauty of the Earth
PROCESSIONAL:
Mothers and Bridal Party: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (Bach)
Bride: Canon in D (Pachelbel)
RECESSIONAL:
Trumpet Tune (Purcell)
POSTLUDE:
Allemande from the 6th French Suite (Bach)
Celebration
Bench (I bring)
Music stand (I bring)
Mic and amp, PA system (optional and usually not necessary)
Wooden board, platform, and/or shade from direct sun if performing outdoors
Sonia H. said “Vince arrived early, did an amazing job with his performance, and personally wished my father a happy birthday after his set was over. Everyone really…”
Mary R. said “Erin went above our expectations. She honored song requests and sang and played them. She was amazing! We fully enjoyed her music and looking forward…”
Barb L. said “Mr. Krivoshein played the piano beautifully, including music by classical (European) composers, hymns (American), and wove into the background mix some…”
Transform your event with a touch of enchantment! As a highly experienced harpist with a track record of over 100 successful performances, I'm here to help…