DJ/Guitarist/Bagpiper- Michael Lancaster
- Golden, CO
- DJ
- 239 Verified Bookings
Elspeth B. said “Michael played at my mother's funeral and he was excellent. He played just as we asked, he was attentive to messages and very professional. Thank…”
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How can I help you create a most remarkable occasion? I am here to add to your wonderful event! From over 20 years of performing, guests relax with harp music. Its soothing, but can be upbeat and invigorating, making your event one that will stand out in everyone's memories.
Celtic, Classical, pop, light jazz/swing, South American, Renaissance-Medieval, rock, oldies, movies, multi-cultural, folk, Christmas, + religious music...its all there and fun too!
Guest artist of the Irish group, the Chieftains, Perry Mason (TV) The Case of the Skin Deep Scandal with Morgan Fairchild, The Princess and the Dwarf movie with Warwick Davis, John Reyes-Davies & Richard Kiel.
Star was excellent to work with. Not only does she play beautiful music, she also has a lovely personality. She played for two hours straight at my party with no breaks and made all the difference in the atmosphere. I will keep her in mind for the future and highly recommend her. Thanks Star
Response from Star Edwards:
Thanks for your kind words Lorraine. It was a treat for me to see the beautiful place where you live!
Star
I booked Star to perform at my wedding ceremony on August 24, 2024, and I couldn't have been happier with her performance. She played every song on my list beautifully and was incredibly accommodating with both my timeline and budget. I highly recommend Star for any upcoming event!
Response from Star Edwards:
Thanks so much Megan. It was an honor to be part of such a special occasion!
Star
Star did an amazing job for us. She learned the songs we requested and already knew most. It sounded beautiful and was it exactly what we expected. When I need a harpist again I would have Star back in a minute. Thank you Star. It was a pleasure working with you.
Response from Star Edwards:
Thanks so much for your kind words. What a perfect place + day to have a wedding! I've know Wagon Wheel song for years, but never played it - it was great to finally learn it on harp....!
Star
I enjoyed working with Star for my daughter's recent wedding in the Denver, CO area. Communication was efficient, Star made some very helpful recommendations for music for our event and was open to our requests and suggestions. She arrived on time and played beautifully! I highly recommend Star for any event you'd like to elevate with beautiful harp music! Star helped make my daughter's wedding day dreams a reality! Thanks Star!!!!
Response from Star Edwards:
Thanks for the opportunity to be a part of such a special day!
Star
The performance that Star displayed at my wedding, was truly amazing and stress free. I didn’t have to worry about making additional arrangements on my wedding day. She showed up and performed so wonderfully that all I had left to do was to enjoy the magical harp music as the bride (myself) was walking in and as well as the rest of the bridal party. Everything was smooth and profesional. Thank you Star for making my day special and spectacular.
Response from Star Edwards:
Thanks so much for your kind words. All the best to you!
Star
Star communicated with me so seamlessly and was the perfect fit for our event~
Star played her harp at my wedding ceremony on Valentine's Day. She worked with me beforehand to suggest songs we might like, she showed up on time the day of the ceremony, and performed beautifully. Our guests loved it!
Response from Star Edwards:
Thanks Elin for the opportunity to play music on your special day!!
Star was great - she entertained our Christmas party with great sounding holiday standards.
Star showed up early and played lovely music for the afternoon. She is professional and excellent.
Wonderful music. Timely, flexible and professional.
Response from Star Edwards:
Thanks Robin for the opportunity to play for your congregation!
Star
Price Range: $150 and up
Gig Length: 120 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
As a soloist, Star delivers an entertaining performance that brings cultural connections, heart felt stories with passion and humorous observations of life. Steeped in the mythology of harp from the Celtic cultures, her playing recalls an ancient calling. A truly contemporary interpretation speaks through her own finely crafted original songs.
Star was introduced to Celtic music through playing dulcimer and found her first harp at a local thrift store - a large Venezuelan style harp in 1982. She visited Helen Hope, harpist for the Colorado Symphony, who wasn’t teaching any more but showed her a few things and studying with pedal harp teacher, Diana Carney, medieval harper, Therese Schroeder-Sheker and Celtic harper, Laurie Riley. When harper, Sylvia Woods, came to town in 1983 for a workshop, she offered to start a harp society for the community. Star was awarded the Jan Pennington award at the Stone Mountain Games in Georgia for her contribution to the harp community. In 1985, Star was on the Scottish Games committee to set up harp competitions and introduce traditional harp at the Games, also bringing harp to the early Irish Festivals starting at Sheabean Pub in Aurora Colorado.
Star is well known for her eclectic harp styles captured by the storytelling quality of Celtic music. An important influence in Star's musical choices come from a dance background in international folk dance music. All these musical styles have found a home in the heart of Star's music.
"Thrilling artistry - Jim Schwartzkopff, Venture West Talent Agency"
She teaches Celtic harp at Swallow Hill Music School in Denver and has authored thirteen harp method/music books and ensembles, with 3 recordings.
Star was invited to be a guest with the Internationally acclaimed Irish group, The Chieftains, as they toured through Denver and Colorado Springs in 2003. In a farewell gesture to their harper, Derek Bell, she was to play his favorite pieces with the Chieftains. She has appeared on an episode of the Perry Mason TV show, The Case of the Skin Deep Scandal, with Morgan Fairchild and the movie, The Princess and the Dwarf, which was shot at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs. The movie featured Warwick Davis, John Rhyes-Davies, and Richard Kiel.
Solo harp: One chair and DI inputs with one mike.
September 28, 2024 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Retirement Party |
August 24, 2024 • 5:00pm - 5:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 16, 2024 • 10:00am - 2:00pm | Wedding Reception |
July 12, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Reception |
May 25, 2024 • 3:30pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
March 31, 2024 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
February 17, 2024 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Retirement Community Event |
June 24, 2023 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Reception |
May 21, 2023 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Personal Occasion |
March 17, 2023 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
February 14, 2023 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
December 05, 2021 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | House Party |
September 12, 2020 • 11:30am - 1:00pm | Religious Celebration |
December 24, 2018 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Party |
October 18, 2018 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
September 26, 2018 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Cocktail Party |
December 16, 2017 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
January 03, 2014 | Wedding Ceremony |
Solo Celtic harp: Classical, Renaissance, medieval, South American, folk, Celtic, movie tunes, ethnic, popular and oldies. Rock and roll favorites from the 60's to current rock songs.
Influences range from International dance music, traditional folk, 60's classic rock, Ann Heymann, Owain Phype, Alfredo Ortiz, John Playford, Chieftains, Van Morrison, Johnny Clegg, Loreena McKinnet.
Chair. For outdoor events - cover or tent
Elspeth B. said “Michael played at my mother's funeral and he was excellent. He played just as we asked, he was attentive to messages and very professional. Thank…”
Theodore J. A. said “Had a romantic evening in a restaurant. The violinist was the icing for n the cake. Made a perfect evening even more so. Beautiful, rich tone, superb…”
Rab B. said “We hired them for a birthday party and everything was excellent. Thank so much!”
Viandy G. said “Marianne was a wonderful addition to our ceremony. She learned songs specifically for our ceremony, which were played with excellence. My husband and…”