The Lifted Spirits

Healdsburg, CA

Starts at $900

Travels up to 200 miles

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Celtic Duo

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Dark Hollow (clip)

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The Lifted Spirits at The Palms Playhouse, Winters, CA

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Overview

Longtime friends Andy Lentz (fiddle, vocals) and Danny Chaves (guitar, banjo, vocals) have been collaborators since 2003, when they met at UC Davis and played in a number of projects together, including the Mad Cow String Band. After moving to Austin, TX, to pursue a career in music, Andy met Emily Triplett Lentz (bass, vocals). The couple married and relocated to the Bay Area, where together with Danny, they formed a fresh new trio: The Lifted Spirits. The group blends originals with traditional Americana, ranging from western swing to bluegrass and folk. Their steadfast harmonies and lighthearted energy truly lift listeners’ spirits whenever they play.


Reviews

14 reviews

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Sarah J.

November 19, 2019

Stellar performance

My husband and I had high expectations for what we wanted out of a live music performance at our wedding- after meeting with Andy we were confident he would make us happy, but after our wedding we were absolutely blown away! Andy and his band gave us such an amazing performance all night! We haven't stopped talking about how great they did, and the number one response we get from our guests is how amazing the music was. Communication with Andy was so easy, he was quickly responsive to everything, and his experience showed in how well he guided our conversations even when my husband and I were a bit jumbled.
Andy set the tone with a three piece string band playing instrumental music for over two hundred guests as they arrived and found their seating. Our ceremony music was everything I've ever dreamed it would be and more. After the ceremony, they kept guests in elevated spirits and their musical talents were the talk of cocktail hour as the partying kicked off. In addition to the music, Andy also handled all the microphone and sound system necessities during the reception. Once dinner had concluded, Andy's instrumental trio transformed into a five piece country/rock band. The band played quite possibly the best live rendition of "Walk the Line" we've ever heard for our first dance, their sound had us swinging so well on the dance floor half our guests were convinced we had taken lessons. Andy and his band kept the dance floor packed with a mix of original music and all time country classics until they concluded their set- the only things we regret are not getting a larger dance floor and booking more time!
All in all we could not have asked for anything more to help make our wedding night better than a dream and would highly recommend Andy Lentz for any size venue needing some quality live music!
Thank you!
Sarah and Tyler

Hired as: Acoustic Band, Bluegrass Band, Country Band, Wedding Band


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Brendan V. K.

July 30, 2019

Excellent Musician

Andy was a phenomenal violinist at our wedding in Mendocino. We had a pretty demanding environment to play in; top of a hill with a ton of wind coming across the ceremony site. He absolutely nailed all the special song requests we had while our guests were getting ready, including some obscure ones. After our ceremony was finished, Andy led our wedding party down the hill to our reception site; all while still playing in excellent form. We were really impressed with his professionalism and skill. My wife and I both feel that Andy really added a special musical layer to our ceremony and cocktail hour; one that would have been hard to replicate. We would recommend him in a heartbeat.

Hired as: Violinist

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The Lifted Spirits

Thank you so much, Brendan! It was a fun, beautiful day and I'm glad I was a part of it!


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Robert G.

September 3, 2018
Verified review

Professional, talented, and organized!

Andy did a great job at our wedding. He crafted a list of songs that was a perfect fit for each part of our celebration. His playing was wonderful! I appreciated his being very organized and professional from start to finish.

Hired as: Celtic Music, Fiddler, Violinist


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Barbara M.

May 21, 2018
Verified review

Andy Lentz is a first rate musician and professional!

Andy Lentz is a true professional and excellent musician. We hired Andy to play fiddle music for our club's dinner event which had a western theme. Prior to the event, Andy was in touch with me about the music selections he would play and how loud he should play since this was a large venue with many guests. He delivered exactly what we hoped for and throughout the evening many guests commented on how much they enjoyed his music. He gauged the amplification of his music perfectly so that he could be heard as background music without being too loud. He arrived promptly for the event, set up easily, and played continuously without taking major breaks. Andy was very easy to work with, understood what we were looking for and delivered perfectly. I would highly recommend Andy and would definitely hire him again for a future event.

Hired as: Fiddler


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Taylor R.

April 24, 2018
Verified review

Incredibly helpful, patient and talented musician

We were all over the map in the beginning while working with Andy and he was very patient with us listening to all the direction we gave him and delivering exactly what we wanted in the end. He recorded many samples for us so we could hear what our song choices would sound like on a fiddle and guitar. This was super helpful in guiding us to craft the perfect music for our ceremony. On the wedding day, Andy and his accompanying guitar player delivered perfectly on the sound and vibe we were hoping for to add that unique touch to our ceremony. We could not be more thrilled to have had the opportunity to work with Andy and would not hesitate to recommend him in the future. Book him ASAP if you have the opportunity.

Hired as: Fiddler, Violinist

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The Lifted Spirits

Thanks so much, Taylor! It was a pleasure working with you and Melanie leading up to your wedding, and being a part of your beautiful celebration. I wish you both the very best!

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Booking information

Price range: Starts at $900

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes

Insurance: $1,000,000 - Liability Insurance offered on per-event basis, details upon request.

What to expect

The Lifted Spirits will work with you every step of the way to ensure an easy and enjoyable experience. Expect fun, energetic music your guests will remember as a highlight of your event for years to come.

Contact The Lifted Spirits today to find out how they can level up your event!

About

Longtime friends Andy Lentz (fiddle, vocals) and Danny Chaves (guitar, banjo, vocals) have been collaborators since 2003, when they met at UC Davis and played in a number of projects together, including the Mad Cow String Band. After moving to Austin, TX, to pursue a career in music, Andy met Emily Triplett Lentz (bass, vocals). The couple married and relocated to the Bay Area, where together with Danny, they formed a fresh new trio: The Lifted Spirits. The group blends originals with traditional Americana, ranging from western swing to bluegrass and folk. Their steadfast harmonies and lighthearted energy truly lift listeners’ spirits whenever they play.

Additional booking notes

The Lifted Spirits are able to perform unamplified, though it is generally preferable to have some amplification to make sure they are audible to you and your guests. If a PA is required, but not already provided at your event, the band can provide that for an additional fee.

If the event will be taking place in the evening or under lower light, the band requests that the event planner provide stage lighting of some kind

For outdoor events:
- A shaded area is required for daytime performances
- For evening performances, or colder weather, a heat source is requested near the stage.

The Lifted Spirits do not carry insurance, but are able to purchase it on a per-event basis. The band can check with your venue to determine if insurance will be required.

Past booked events

April 2019

27

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:30pm - 7:30pm

•

Cupertino, CA

October 2018

17

Wednesday

Corporate Event

11:00pm - 1:30am (Thu)

•

San Jose, CA

September 2018

30

Sunday

Personal Occasion

7:00pm - 7:15pm

•

Little River, CA

01

Saturday

Dinner Party

5:30pm - 7:00pm

•

Glen Ellen, CA

May 2018

26

Saturday

Wedding in Elk, CA

4:00pm - 6:00pm

19

Saturday

Dinner Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Danville, CA

April 2018

07

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

6:00pm - 6:30pm

•

Hutto, TX

January 2018

25

Thursday

Corporate Onboarding Event

3:00pm - 4:00pm

20

Saturday

Robert Burns Supper

6:00pm - 10:00pm

19

Friday

Sutter Creek Wedding

6:00pm - 8:00pm

September 2017

22

Friday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 6:30pm

•

Lafayette, CA

May 2017

06

Saturday

Reunion

7:00pm - 11:00pm

•

Driftwood, TX

January 2017

23

Monday

Corporate Event

7:00pm - 9:30pm

•

Austin, TX

14

Saturday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

4:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Georgetown, TX

October 2016

29

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 6:30pm

•

Buda, TX

June 2016

25

Saturday

Dinner Party

6:00pm - 8:30pm

•

Palo Alto, CA

25

Saturday

Anniversary Party

1:30pm - 3:30pm

•

Castro Valley, CA

April 2016

30

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 7:30pm

•

Austin, TX

24

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Austin, TX

July 2015

11

Saturday

Wedding Reception

7:00pm - 11:30pm

•

Austin, TX

11

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

6:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Austin, TX

June 2015

27

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

6:30pm - 10:30pm

•

Bertram, TX

20

Saturday

Wedding Reception

7:00pm - 8:30pm

•

Austin, TX

May 2015

17

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Driftwood, TX

February 2015

14

Saturday

Private Party

7:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Austin, TX

November 2014

06

Thursday

Christmas Party

6:00pm - 10:00pm

•

Lakeway, TX

October 2014

12

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Kyle, TX

May 2014

25

Sunday

Wedding Reception

6:00pm - 10:00pm

•

Wimberley, TX

Team

Andy Lentz Fiddle, Band Leader
Emily Triplett Lentz Upright Bass, Vocals
Danny Chaves Guitar, Vocals

Set list

Down By the Riverside
Ocean of Diamonds
Dark Hollow
Little Liza Jane
I Love You Honey
Don't Fence Me In
Cash on the Barrelhead
Three Days

Influences and inspiration

Hot Rize
The Bluegrass Album Band
Hot Club of Cowtown
Kitty Wells
Patsy Cline
Wanda Jackson
Bob Wills
Ray Price
Buck Owens
Hank Williams
Willie Nelson

Setup requirements

Contact Andy about requirements - they vary based on the ensemble and the attendance at your event.

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