Laura Whidden is a singer/songwriter/performer whose energetic piano, moving lyrics, and emotive voice will make your event memorable. She would love to play your favorite songs, or write a custom, original song that will draw your crowd in and leave them breathless. Laura is flexible, professional, and affordable. Contact her today, and make your event moving and memorable.
5 reviews
April K.
December 12, 2019We enjoyed having Laura as part of our company holiday dinner. Her angelic voice had everyone talking about her performance still days later. She was extremely accommodating to requests and even brought a microphone along so the group could sing along with her.
Hired as: Singing Pianist
Gene T.
July 24, 2019Laura was attentive to the requests of our son and his bride. She was personable, and her performance had our small gathering feel more like 50 people than our 20 friends and family. Everyone was dancing and celebrating and having a joyous time. Thank you, Laura
Hired as: Singing Pianist
Laura Whidden
Thank you so much, Gene, your group was so very fun, celebratory and warm. I enjoyed every minute.
Ausra J.
January 19, 2019We spent a fantastic time for our son’s birthday party with Laura. She is so talented and such a professional artist!
She had a large song list and an easy contact with the kids.
It was the best musical party for the kids and for the adults.
Highly recommended!
Hired as: Children’s Music, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Pianist
Laura Whidden
Thank you so much for this generous review! I enjoyed your family and friends so much, and your son is such a little jewel. I’m so glad I got to be a part of your fun day.
John G. Y.
March 31, 2018Great musician/singer! Crowd pleaser! Wonderful person!
Hired as: Singing Pianist
Victoria P.
March 14, 2018Laura was great!!! She was on time. Performed music that was requested and even took our group picture. Very pleasant experience. I highly recommend her.
Hired as: Singing Pianist
Laura Whidden
Thank you, Victoria, I enjoyed every minute.
Price range: $100-$1000
Languages: English, Spanish
Gig length: 20 - 180 minutes
Laura brings an energy filled authentic joy to the stage. Her primary goal is to let people know that they are not alone, she therefore shares her story through music and invites the audience to participate. This may include Disney sing-along at a local cafe and live original songwriting on the spot with the audience. She also writes original songs for your special occasion, which is great for weddings, birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, etc.
Bio
Listening to singer-songwriter Laura Whidden live is like sharing a cup of hot cocoa in front of an inviting fire. A consummate professional Laura shares her music and her own story in what is experienced as an intimate conversation with a trusted friend.
Some of Laura’s many accomplishments include:
Soloist with LaPorte Symphony
Co-star on reality/talent show television series Michiana’s Rising Star
Her largest live audience to date has been a crowd of 25,000 young people attending an international youth event held in Wisconsin. She has performed for audiences via satellite through a broadcast to 60 different countries during a global evangelism campaign.
4 solo CDs: Love’s Pure Light: A Laura Whidden Christmas featuring 8 timeless classics and two original works funded by a $20,000+ successful Kickstarter project. You Are, Flow, and Awaken Me are her other three albums featuring Laura’s original compositions.
Laura’s storytelling at its best produced in the compelling video Table for One, made possible by her successful Kickstarter which was funded at 104% by her enthusiastic fans and supporters.
Livestreams her coffeehouse performances via Facebook
Worship/Workshop/retreat leader: Laura travels across the USA taking her enthusiastic message of hope and faith to churches, workshops and retreats where participants may create their own song composed with Laura.
Popular speaker on lifechanging issues such as her own struggles/triumphs living with bi-polar disorder, emotional wellness and self-care, and body image concerns
“When Michael Stands” is Laura and husband Cory Wetterlin’s contribution to the international project of The Lesser Light Collective’s album, “The King Dreams” tackling the intimidating work of recording the Book of Daniel in song.
Laura lives in Dayton, Ohio, with husband Cory, their daughter Loralai and the family’s beloved MinPin, Pepina.
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1. Laura needs a piano or a full length weighted keyboard.
2. A microphone on a boom stand
3. A stage monitor
Laura has all of this equipment to bring along if you do not have it available.
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Dayton, OH
Thursday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Zionsville, IN
Tuesday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Blue Ash, OH
Tuesday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Dayton, OH
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Beavercreek, OH
Saturday
Religious Celebration
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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East Liverpool, OH
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
12:30pm - 12:45pm
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Sharonville, OH
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:30pm - 4:30pm
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Bristol, IN
Friday
Rehearsal Dinner
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Chicago, IL
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Notre Dame, IN
Cafe Set List
The sound of music
Summertime
You are
Be the Bride
Just around the river end
Bucket list
Firework
Let it go
Born anew
O Danny Boy
We are the dinosaurs
You've got a friend
Tell me
All I want
What's Going On
Beth's song
Bucket list
Cryptonite
Christian Concert Set List
Tell me
Flow
New Song
Who I am
Loved by the King
(Live Song Write)
Table for One
Bucket List
Sara Barellis, Aretha Franklin, Idina Menzel, Sarah MacLachlan, Rich Mullins, Sara Groves, Keith Green
piano or keyboard
microphone on a boom stand
stage monitor
Singing Pianist
