Evelyn Acht

Silver Spring, MD

$200 and up

Travels up to 60 miles

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Overview

I’m a singer and guitarist with a repertoire that spans 130 years of music history — from timeless jazz standards and soulful Motown hits to classic rock, country favorites, and modern pop gems. My performances bring together beloved classics and hidden treasures, tailored to each audience and occasion. Whether it’s adding elegance to a wedding, creating joy at a birthday or children’s party, or offering a meaningful tribute at a funeral, I provide music that uplifts, connects, and resonates across generations.


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Booking information

Price range: $200 and up

Languages: English, French, German

Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes

What to expect

When you see me perform, you’ll get an engaging show full of timeless songs delivered with warmth and soul. With voice and guitar, I adapt to the atmosphere—whether it’s a wedding, happy hour, or private party. Clients can expect a versatile setlist of over 100 songs across jazz, Motown, folk, country, and pop, plus audience interaction if requested. I bring professionalism, energy, and the ability to read the room—making every event feel special.

About

Evelyn Acht is a German-American singer-songwriter based in Silver Spring. She has been singing and playing guitar for over half her life, drawing inspiration from the timeless singer-songwriter tradition of the 70s. A true music lover, Evelyn believes what matters most is not the genre, but the soul and authenticity behind each song.

Her repertoire spans more than 200 songs across styles—country, Motown, pop, jazz, and folk—ranging from traditional ballads and early 20th-century classics to modern pop favorites. Always eager to expand her catalogue, she also welcomes personal song requests to make every performance unique.

Whether she’s performing for an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, Evelyn brings heart, warmth, and connection to her music. If you love songs with soul, you won’t be disappointed.

Additional booking notes

My Sennheiser e 835 microphone and Bose L1 Pro8 PA system ensure crisp, professional sound for audiences of 100+ — all I need is access to electricity!

Set list

This is a little excerpt from my setlist (in alphabetical order):

Ain't No Mountain - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Baby One More Time - Britney Spears
Believe - Cher
Big in Japan - Alphaville
Cloudbusting - Kate Bush
Friend of the Devil - Grateful Dead
Georgia on my Mind - Ethel Waters
How Deep is Your Love - The Bee Gees
I Can See Clearly Now - Johnny Nash
Lean on Me - Ben E. King
Kokomo - The Beach Boys
Let's Stay Together - Al Greene
On the Sunny Side of the Street - Peggy Lee
Rhiannon - Fleetwood Mac
Sixteen Tons - Tennessee Ernie Ford
Somewhere only we Know - Keane
Stand by Me - Ben E. King
Space Oddity - David Bowie
The Joke - Brandi Carlile
Three Little Birds - Bob Marley
These Boots are made for Walking - Nancy Sinatra
Unchained Melody - The Righteous Brothers
Will you Love Me Tomorrow - The Shirrelles
You Can't Hurry Love - The Supremes

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