Kevin Lawrence

Raleigh, NC

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Travels up to 60 miles

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Overview

Planning a wedding, reception, reunion or holiday party? I offer accordion music, French, Italian, popular music and polkas. I was born in London England and moved to the US where I am currently a professional music teacher and performer in Raleigh, NC.


Reviews

41 reviews

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Brittany H.

June 11, 2026
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Amazing

He was amazing! He was exactly what we wanted. Very professional. Very kind. I will definitely book him again.

Hired as: Accordion Player


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Aaron L.

November 16, 2025
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Talented and communicative musician

We booked Kevin for a small dinner party in a private room at a restaurant. Kevin was easy to work with from booking through completion of the gig. He was communicative and flexible as we coordinated this booking with the restaurant, which we appreciated. He is very talented and everyone at the gathering agreed that his live music was a wonderful addition to our gathering. Kevin was very professional, arrived early to setup and exceeded all expectations.

Hired as: Accordion Player


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Ricky C.

May 21, 2025
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Great hire!

I hired Kevin for a small surprise party for my wife. Not only was he on time and very communicative, but everyone thoroughly wnjoyed his music. Even people who would not normally listen to the accordion said they really enjoyed it! He did a great job and I’d even hire him again.

Hired as: Accordion Player


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Don C.

October 16, 2024
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Excellent Italian American accordion music medley

Kevin did a great job performing a medley of Italian American songs on his accordion.
He researched and created an appropriate playlist and practiced in advance so that the performance would be flawless. This is the second time that I have hired him for a large scale event ranging from 120 - 200+ attendees.

Hired as: Accordion Player


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Don C.

October 30, 2023
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Great Live Accordion Player for Events

I hired Kevin Lawrence to play for an Italian American Heritage Celebration Event. He immediately agreed to create sets of music which were considered Italian American songs, and he also offered to learn to play any suggestions that provided to him.

Kevin played while guests were arriving to the event and during dinner. The volume, tempo, and selection of tunes was perfect.

I highly recommend Kevin and I’m sure that he would be flexible to create a program that matches the theme of the event.

Hired as: Accordion Player

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for pricing

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes

What to expect

I play the alto and tenor sax as well as the cello and accordion. I can perform jazz, classical or popular songs based on the client's preference. My goal is 100% client satisfaction.

About

I attended the London College of Music and served as a musician in the Household Cavalry which played for the Queen of England. After moving to the US, I played the cello with the Raleigh Civic Symphony. Currently, I am a professional music teacher and performer in Raleigh, NC.

Services offered

Past booked events

June 2026

26

Friday

Cocktail Party

8:00pm - 10:00pm

•

Clayton, NC

May 2026

21

Thursday

Dinner Party

5:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Raleigh, NC

November 2025

15

Saturday

Anniversary Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Raleigh, NC

May 2025

20

Tuesday

Birthday Party

6:30pm - 6:45pm

•

Angier, NC

18

Sunday

Baby Shower

11:00am - 12:30pm

•

Cary, NC

October 2024

12

Saturday

Nonprofit Event

2:30pm - 3:30pm

•

Raleigh, NC

October 2023

29

Sunday

Nonprofit Event

4:00pm - 5:00pm

•

Apex, NC

03

Tuesday

Corporate Event

3:00pm - 4:00pm

•

Raleigh, NC

September 2023

30

Saturday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

6:00pm - 6:45pm

•

Durham, NC

June 2023

23

Friday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

8:00pm - 10:00pm

•

Raleigh, NC

March 2023

17

Friday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Raleigh, NC

October 2022

22

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 6:45pm

•

Cary, NC

16

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

10:30am - 1:30pm

•

Raleigh, NC

03

Monday

nursing home from sept 15th

6:30pm - 7:30pm

September 2022

15

Thursday

Retirement Community Event

5:30pm - 6:30pm

•

Raleigh, NC

June 2022

27

Monday

Retirement Community Event

5:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Raleigh, NC

12

Sunday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

4:00pm - 5:00pm

•

Raleigh, NC

May 2022

14

Saturday

Birthday Party

2:00pm - 3:30pm

•

Graham, NC

04

Wednesday

Dinner Party

6:30pm - 9:00pm

•

Burlington, NC

October 2021

22

Friday

Rehearsal Dinner

6:30pm - 8:30pm

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Cary, NC

01

Friday

Cocktail Party

2:30pm - 4:00pm

•

Cary, NC

June 2021

05

Saturday

Birthday Party

5:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Holly Springs, NC

December 2020

04

Friday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Holly Springs, NC

September 2020

30

Wednesday

Cocktail Party

4:00pm - 5:00pm

•

Cary, NC

August 2020

02

Sunday

Corporate Event

11:00am - 12:00pm

•

Raleigh, NC

July 2020

15

Wednesday

Birthday Party

7:30pm - 7:45pm

•

Durham, NC

June 2020

28

Sunday

Surprise

6:00pm - 6:30pm

•

Raleigh, NC

May 2020

14

Thursday

Funeral/Memorial Service

7:30pm - 9:00pm

•

Durham, NC

10

Sunday

Surprise

11:00am - 11:30am

•

Smithfield, NC

April 2020

26

Sunday

Birthday Party

2:00pm - 2:45pm

•

Raleigh, NC

11

Saturday

Birthday Party

5:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Raleigh, NC

January 2020

04

Saturday

Corporate Event

7:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Raleigh, NC

November 2019

28

Thursday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Raleigh, NC

September 2019

28

Saturday

Cocktail Party

2:30pm - 3:30pm

•

Raleigh, NC

17

Tuesday

Grand Opening

5:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Morrisville, NC

August 2018

18

Saturday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

5:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Raleigh, NC

18

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 5:00pm

•

Raleigh, NC

July 2018

14

Saturday

Birthday Party

7:30pm - 8:30pm

•

Raleigh, NC

June 2018

16

Saturday

Birthday Party

5:30pm - 7:30pm

•

Greenville, SC

April 2018

21

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Reidsville, NC

21

Saturday

Fundraiser

11:30am - 2:30pm

•

Cary, NC

February 2018

14

Wednesday

Surprise

9:00pm - 9:30pm

•

Durham, NC

January 2018

27

Saturday

Dinner Party

7:00pm - 8:30pm

•

Raleigh, NC

08

Monday

Product Promotion

12:00pm - 1:00pm

•

Durham, NC

December 2017

31

Sunday

Cocktail Party

4:30pm - 6:00pm

•

Raleigh, NC

02

Saturday

Christmas Party

7:00pm - 9:30pm

•

Chapel Hill, NC

02

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Raleigh, NC

November 2017

11

Saturday

Nonprofit Event

4:30pm - 6:30pm

•

Chapel Hill, NC

October 2017

08

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

1:30pm - 3:00pm

•

Durham, NC

June 2017

29

Thursday

Birthday (Adult)

7:00pm - 7:30pm

•

Fayetteville, NC

16

Friday

Dinner Party

7:00pm - 10:00pm

•

Raleigh, NC

April 2017

16

Sunday

Religious Celebration

7:00am - 1:00pm

•

Durham, NC

December 2016

15

Thursday

Concert

7:00pm - 7:30pm

•

Wake Forest, NC

Setup requirements

I will provide the equipment.

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