Someday Soon - Ian Tyson cover by Tara Dunphy
Someone to Watch Over Me - cover by Tara Dunphy & Larry Smith
Honky Tonk Honeymoon by The Rizdales
If You Could Read My Mind - Gordon Lightfoot
Tara Dunphy performing with Larry Smith and the King's University Choir
Tara with her country band, The Rizdales
Maggie’s Wake - Celtic Folk
Tara Dunphy is an award-winning singer, songwriter & multi-instrumentalist (guitar, violin, tin whistle, Irish flute). She is available as a solo performer or with a backing band and specializes in important life events such as memorials and weddings. She will work with you to make your event a reflection of you and your loved ones.
Tara has been performing professionally for over 25 years as a soloist and with her bands The Rizdales, and Maggie's Wake. She has toured as part of Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Wanda Jackson's backing band & is a sought-after session musician. Tara also has a thriving career providing musical entertainment in retirement & LTC homes, specializing in dementia care.
4 reviews
Rod S.
October 11, 2025Tara is a warm and understanding person who worked with me to select the songs I wanted her to play at the internment ceremony of my parents. She played a soft background music as the guests arrived and seated themselves, to wait for the service to begin. She worked perfectly with the pastor, performing on his cue and sang and played guitar flawlessly. I found her easy to work with, and I can't thank her enough !
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Joanne O.
October 10, 2024Tara has a beautiful voice and is a very talented musician . She played during visitation at our Mother’s funeral and sang two songs during the service. Everyone in attendance complimented the music and many were surprised to see a “live voice” singing from the Balcony. Tara made the celebration of our Mother’s life truly memorable & our family will always be grateful for her talents & our Mom would have loved it!
Hired as: Funeral Music, Singing Guitarist
Karen S.
July 12, 2024Absolutely wonderful. Having Tara play and sing made all the difference for my planning. My husband would have loved hearing her. Tara is a very talented and professional musician. I would highly recommend listening to her videos and asking her to perform at your function. Tara is so very easy to work with!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Karen L.
April 13, 2024Tara‘s gift of musical ability, voice and playing, was instrumental in the wonderful success of our mother’s celebration of life. Tara sought understanding of both who our mother was and our ambitions for the celebration. She’s a beautiful singer. We’re beyond grateful for her talent and thoughtfulness. Everyone was entranced by her musicality and presence.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Price range: $300 and up
Tara Dunphy is an award-winning singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from London, Ontario, Canada.
For over 20 years Tara has been a professional musician, touring and performing across Canada and the United States.
Tara is a 6-time recipient of the Forest City London Music Award, she is also a 3-time Ameripolitan Award nominee, 2 time Academy of Western Artist Award nominee, and winner of multiple national championships for traditional Irish music. Most recently, Tara won the grand prize at the Aeolian Hall Songwriting competition in 2022.
Since founding in 2003 the acclaimed classic country band The Rizdales with her husband, Tom, Tara has gone on to release 7 albums with the group while continuing to be a sought-after session musician. She has proudly performed alongside many artists, most notably Wanda Jackson, Dale Watson, Johnny Bush, Sylvia Tyson, and Luther Wright and the Wrongs. She is currently working on her first solo album as well as the debut album from her Celtic roots band, "Maggie's Wake".
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:30pm - 11:45pm
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London, ON
Wednesday
Worship Service
12:00pm - 1:30pm
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St Thomas, ON
Thursday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 12:15pm
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London, ON
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:30pm - 2:30pm
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London, ON
Singing Guitarist