Linda Barton Paul, Harpist

Grove, OK

$350 up

Travels up to 90 miles

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Route 66 Jazzical Strings Trio

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Performing for Christmas Market

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Holiday staging!

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Canopy and equipment supplied

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Country Club dinner

Overview

Are you looking for that special touch that says your event is special, unique, and memorable? Look no further as you've found the perfect performer in Linda Barton Paul. Name the event and the harp fits! Linda performs all genres - classical, jazz, Broadway and Movie, pop, Celtic, Latin, and Christian hymns. From weddings and corporate events to large concert gatherings and charity fund raisers, Linda brings her unique touch to every engagement. With over 30 years of experience, and over 1000 events, Linda will help you design an outstanding event!


Reviews

6 reviews

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Joanna B.

December 22, 2023
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Just lovely!

Set the perfect holiday season tone for our office to wrap up for the holiday season.

Hired as: Harpist

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Linda Barton Paul, Harpist

You were wonderful, Joanna!


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Ambrielle A.

November 5, 2022
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So grateful!

Linda was amazing! We are so glad we hired her for our wedding ceremony. We had a vision and we explained it to her and she went above and beyond to make it happen. She was always very communicative and also provided advice and support through the process with her many years of experience. Very professional, and the music was so beautiful nearly everyone at the wedding was crying!

Hired as: Harpist

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Linda Barton Paul, Harpist

Thanks Ambrielle! You and Miles made it so easy to please you!


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Sherry B.

July 31, 2022
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Absolutely beautiful music and a wonderful person

Linda was a joy and easy to work with! She took time to meet with us and work through the entire wedding ceremony to decide on songs. She played for us to give samples and even learned new pieces that our daughter wanted played. She was prompt and communicated clearly. We did not worry one bit about the wedding music after meeting with her just one time. Thank you, Linda, for the absolutely beautiful music! You are a wonderful person and we are blessed to have met you!

Hired as: Harpist

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Linda Barton Paul, Harpist

Thank you Sherry! You all were wonderful people to work with as well.


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Suzette P.

October 24, 2021
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Pianist for wedding

Linda was awesome. Just walked in and did an amazing job!!!

Hired as: Pianist


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Sarai M.

August 24, 2021
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She is the best!

Linda went above and beyond! She is a great and talented musician. She also learned a couple of songs just for us which gave the event a unique touch. We loved having her at the wedding and will contact her for more events.

Hired as: Harpist

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Booking information

Price range: $350 up

Languages: English , Spanish

Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes

Unions: AFM

What to expect

Expect great performances of a wide range of music, from classical to contemporary, country to jazz! Broadway to Disney are always on the list, as well as Beatles, Eric Clapton, Stevie Nicks, Sam Smith and Christina Perry. Motown classics and swing tunes catch the ears of your listening audience while at the same time providing the perfect balance of sound and rhythm!
Classical music is always tunes people know, like "Clair de Lune" (which is the closing song from Oceans 11!) Bach, Debussy, Ravel, Handel, Vivaldi: a large amount of Linda's repertoire is the great sounds from the last 400 years!
Seasonal music ranges from Valentine's Day love songs to Christmas carols and pop tunes. No party is complete without the appropriate music to set the stage for enjoyable music, whether in the background or a concert!
Linda is ready to play from the stage to the corner of any venue, working with the client to provide the kind of music and ambiance that compliments any function! Whatever your music style, she can provide a great arrangement of any cover song, as well as great renditions of your favorites from several decades. Linda always the kind of look and music you'd expect for your function.

About

Linda has over 30 years experience as a solo artist. She performs regularly for weddings, corporate events, fund raisers, harp ensembles, conventions, receptions, Workshops, Religious Services, Funerals and Memorial services and Concerts. Using her electro-acoustic harp and a small sound system, she can play all sizes of venues and for an additional fee will do outdoor performances. Contact Linda today to reserve your date and time!

Linda works with local Arts and Humanities groups to supply Informances for all ages. Her current Concert Tour is "Things You Never Thought You'd Hear on the Harp!" Her diverse repertoire brings together a show or concert full of history, humor, and sparkling performance. Linda enjoys being asked to play for schools as a part of her concert tour. Children get to touch and play the harp. Linda also works with senior groups as well, specializing in music from the 30's, 40's and 50's in those concerts. She also has Sing-A-Long as a part of her presentations. Linda plans her concerts with a 4-6 month lead time, so contact her soon!

Linda Barton Paul is a native Oklahoman and college graduate. Linda has performed as Principal Harpist in all Oklahoma professional symphonies, as well as Arkansas and Louisiana symphonic orchestras. Linda has been an Adjunct Professor of harp at 5 Universities. She has performed for ballet, opera and Broadway as a pit orchestra member. Linda toured with The New Christy Minstrels, and has been a Reunion Member for concerts. She toured with Dave Brubeck in 80's. Linda has performed in the U.S., the Caribbean, Canada, Mexico, and Australia.

Additional booking notes

Linda is self-contained with standard lighting and sound.
Outdoors will require a cover or patio; upcharge to supply canopy and rechargeable sound.
NOTE: Any holiday requires 90 day advanced booking!

Services offered

Past booked events

August 2024

04

Sunday

Wedding Reception

11:00am - 4:00pm

Centerton, AR

December 2023

19

Tuesday

Corporate Event

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Fayetteville, AR

September 2023

10

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Springdale, AR

December 2022

31

Saturday

New Year's Party

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Bella Vista, AR

October 2022

15

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 6:30pm

Eureka Springs, AR

July 2022

29

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

1:30pm - 3:00pm

Broken Arrow, OK

May 2022

13

Friday

Dinner Music

6:00pm - 9:00pm

07

Saturday

Nonprofit Event

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Neosho, MO

October 2021

23

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Tulsa, OK

August 2021

21

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Rogers, AR

October 2018

27

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:00pm - 3:45pm

Bentonville, AR

June 2015

27

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 6:00pm

Chandler, OK

Set list

Weddings:
Classical - Pachelbel Canon in D; Barcarolle (Tales of Hoffman); Ave Maria (Schubert and Bach/Gounod); Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring;
Country - Dolly Parton
Popular - A Thousand Years (Christina Perry); All of Me (Legend); Hallelujah (Cohn); The Way You Look Tonight (Tony Bennett); Fly Me to the Moon (Frank Sinatra); top 40 and game themes. All the great standards for 60 years!

Parties and Receptions
Classical - Clair de lune (Debussy); Liebestraum (Liszt); Girl with the Flaxen Hair (Ravel); Soupir et Ofrande (Tournier) Berceuse (Iliensky); First Arabesque (Debussy); Flower Song (Lakme); Nessum Dorma (Turandot); Gymnopedie - #1, 2 and 3 (Satie)
Popular - Music by the great singers - Sinatra, Bennett, Williams, Carpenters,
Music by the great composers - Gershwin, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Irving Berlin
Contemporary - Christina Perry, Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks, Sam Smith, John Legend
Love Songs for Valentine's and Weddings - My Funny Valentine; Misty; Wind Beneath my Wings; Wonderful Tonight (Eric Clapton); All My Love (Beatles); How Sweet It Is To Be Loved by You (James Taylor); What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong)
Other great songs - Last Date (Floyd Cramer style); Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain and Crazy (Willie Nelson); I will Always Love You & Jolene (Dolly Parton); Dust in the Wind (Kansas); Layla (Eric Clapton) Stairway to Heaven (Jimmie Page);

Setup requirements

Need a 6' X 6' performance space

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