Shelley Otis

"The music was absolutely lovely and everyone raved about you..." (bride, Boston, MA) Shelley's music has delighted bridal couples and audiences throughout New England. Her keen sense of musicianship, wide-ranging repertoire and refreshing approach to the harp offer versatility in planning weddings & events. Whether you want Bach, Beatles, Celtic dances, spicy Latin American tunes, jazz improvisation, or Led Zeppelin, Shelley plays it all, and her gentle manner will make you feel at ease.

With nearly ten years professional experience, Shelley has performed at weddings, private parties, business functions, coffeehouses, and concerts throughout New England and France. Past appearances include the Boston Recorder Society Concert Series, Sharon Performing Artists Association, South Shore Folk Music Club, Joe Davies Folk Festival, Soule Homestead Concert Series, the Boston Early Music Festival, Boston's Liberty Hotel, and Chez Ducrot.

"Truly an amazing musician and wonderful person..." (mother of a bride, Plymouth, MA)

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• Shelley was terrific! She was professional and very accommodating. I wanted harp background music during the dinner at my daughter's wedding. She had a varied and extensive playlist and performed our many requests beautifully. Her flexibility and ease at the wedding was truly appreciated, since one never knows the exact start and finish time. I highly recommend this delightful, accomplished musician. -- Mary N, Newport, RI, 5/5/2012
• Shelley's performance was one of the highlights of our wedding. Her music repertoire was vast. She spent a great deal of time helping me choose music for the ceremony and cocktail hour. Many guests complemented her performance. I could not have been happier! -- Jill H, Narragansett, RI, 5/11/2012
• Shelley was simply fabulous!! She arrived early, was extremely professional, dressed in a gorgeous black dress and her harp selections were simply perfect for the setting. She was very easy to work with and offered the record her performance for us to listen to again on anniversaries and the like. I couldn't more highly recommend her! -- Jill R, Providence, RI, 5/20/2012
• Shelly did a beautiful job ! She was a big hit at our wedding ! Thank you so much !!! -- Katie S, Cohasset, MA, 5/13/2012
• Shelley was wonderful! She was very prompt in getting back to me throughout the planning process of my wedding and performed beautifully! I have heard so many compliments from my guests- everyone loved the music...it was perfect! -- Elizabeth L, Westport, MA, 11/20/2011
• Shelley performed at our wedding ceremony on October 2nd. She is an amazing harpist. She was a pleasure to deal with before the wedding too. She was very professional and she performed beautifully. Almost a week later I still have guests telling me how beautiful she played. We couldn't have asked for anyone better than Shelley for our wedding. Stacey and Steve Waldemer Old Saybrook, CT -- Stacey S, Old Saybrook, CT, 10/2/2011
• Shelley performed for our wedding ceremony, we met a few months previous to our date to discuss music, we had to switch ceremony site at the last minute due to the weather, Shelley was extremely accommodating, she has an amazing talent, she is so sweet & professional. Everyone commented on how beautiful the ceremony was & a lot of the credit should be given to Shelley. Thank you Shelley for making our special day even more beautiful if anyone is looking for a harpist book Shelley you won't be disappointed !!!! I am looking for an excuse just to book you again:) -- Dolly F, Bristol, RI, 9/23/2011
• Shelley's playing was beautiful and made our ceremony even more beautiful. -- Danielle I, Newport, RI, 7/8/2011
• Shelley did a great job playing harp music for my wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. It added a special element to our day. She was accomodating in taking our requests for songs to be played and was easy to communicate with. I couldn't be more pleased! -- Sheila N, Narragansett, RI, 6/25/2011
• Shelley performed at our outside ceremony on a gorgeous day that started as a rainy and foggy one. She was very attentive to our needs and asked questions regarding details that we hadn't discussed in our contract. She was on time and ready to play as discussed, the music was beautiful and everyone commented on the harp music as it added a lovely touch to the event. Thank you Shelley! We will highly recommend you to others that are interested in hiring you! You helped make our day so special, our best to you! The Abbotts -- Donna A, Mystic, CT, 5/29/2011

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