Ashlee Watkins & Andrew Small
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Max W. said “Ashlee and Andrew provided the entertainment for our community fall fest - and let me tell you - they were simply amazing. They had a unique and flexible…”
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Scott Williams of HammerHands Music performs on the hammered dulcimer while accompanied by his own self-recorded backing track consisting of guitars, mandolin, bass, drums, and keyboard. The hammered dulcimer is such an unusual instrument that people like to watch his hands and strings while he plays it. As a soloist, he can fit in tight spaces and also not be overwhelmingly loud for more intimate events.
The music was a highlight of the party. Everyone commented on how perfect the music was. It made the night magical and put a very relaxed vibe with the guests. I would highly recommend Scott for any party. Thank you for making the 80th birthday surprise party a success.
Mahalo Scott for being our guest once again at December Nights in Balboa Park, we're so glad to have you playing for our visitors. Everything about your entire evening was unforgettable, from your musical selections to your interaction with your fans enjoying the Spanish Village surroundings. Your professionalism is off the scale and you are an amazing musical artist. We look forward to have you perform at our special venue once again next year!
Response from HammerHands:
Thank you! And thank you for the great vendor setup that worked for everyone's benefit and the great weather. It's a very special place and I was honored to be part of it.
Price Range: $300 - $800
Gig Length: 30 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - each occurence
Since the hammered dulcimer is such an unusual instrument and the majority of audience members have never seen it nor heard it, expect for audiences to be in awe of it. It's very fascinating to watch being played, as Scott Williams hammers on the strings of the instrument.
Expect not to be overwhelmed by a loud band. Scott's music is very tranquil and audiences often close their eyes in meditation, and sometimes sleep! "I feel like I've done my job if I look up and see someone's head slumped over in slumber", Scott says.
Expect a unique experience.
HammerHands Music is a musical presentation on the hammered dulcimer by Scott Williams of Orange County, California. The hammered dulcimer is an unusual stringed instrument dating back to ancient Persia about 2,000 years ago. It later evolved into the harpsichord in Renaissance-era England.
Scott uses his studio creations of mandolin, guitar, bass, drums, and strings to embellish the melodies of his live hammered dulcimer. Scott has been entertaining countless Guests at Downtown Disneyland over the last decade, performing tracks from his five albums (2 Celtic, Christmas, Rock and Roll, Gentle). His gentle music has provided a soundtrack for weddings, small concerts, Celtic festivals, and street-style performances over his twenty years of performing.
Scott just requires 120V electricity and shade if the event is outdoors.
July 13, 2019 • 6:30pm - 10:30pm | Birthday Party |
December 07, 2018 • 4:00pm - 10:00pm | Festival |
IRISH - SCOTTISH - CELTIC
Beltane Fire Dance
The Road to Lisdoonvarna
Atholl Highlanders
Rights of Man
Parson’s Farewell
Blarney Pilgrim
Whiskey Before Breakfast
I Dreamt that I Dwelt in Marble Halls
Master Crowley
The Kiss
Bonny Portmore
Scarborough Faire
Greensleeves
Be Thou My Vision
Ashoken Farewell
ROCK AND ROLL
Metallica's 'Nothing Else Matters'
The Eagles 'Hotel California'
The Cure's 'Just Like Heaven'
Sting's 'Fields of Gold'
Elton John's 'Daniel'
Billy Idol's 'White Wedding'
SOUNDTRACKS
'Shallow' from 'A Star is Born'
'The Kiss' from 'Last of the Mohicans'
'Hedwig's Theme' from 'Harry Potter'
'A Thousand Years' from 'Twilight'
'Let it Go' from 'Frozen'
GENTLE AND RELAXING
Pachelbel's Canon
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
Crystal Tears
April's Waltz
Loreena McKennitt (world musician)
Maggie Sansone, Tony Elman (hammered dulcimer players)
Metallica, The Cure, Elton John
I bring all my own equipment. Stereo speakers and stereo mixing board. Microphones.
Max W. said “Ashlee and Andrew provided the entertainment for our community fall fest - and let me tell you - they were simply amazing. They had a unique and flexible…”