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My name is Katherine Gavin.
I am a professional pianist and harpist with 14 years experience in the music industry. I am based in Ireland and available to travel worlwide.
Growing up in a very musical family, Irish traditional music played a big role in my early years, but as I developed musically, my interests shifted towards contemporary pop and classical music, leading to a style that blends various genres.
One thing that sets my music apart is my tendency to add a jazzy twist to most pieces I play. Whether it’s classical, pop, or traditional, I always strive to put my unique stamp on each piece.
Over the years, I have had the privilege of performing as a resident musician at renowned hotels in Dublin.
I have also performed internationally, including at festivals and concerts in Australia, Dubai, Italy, and Germany.
More recently, I have had the opportunity to perform aboard major cruise ships, including the Royal Princess and Island Princess, where I have gained invaluable experience in a dynamic, international setting. This role has further strengthened my performance skills, adaptability, and ability to engage with diverse audiences from around the world.
= free travel (up to 30 miles)
Piano songs
Classical Pieces
Divenire - Ludovico Einaudi
Nuvole Bianche - Ludovico Einaudi
Le Onde - Ludovico Einaudi
I Giorni - Ludovico Einaudi
River flows in you - Yiruma
Clair de Lune - Debussy
Fantaisie Impromptu - Chopin
Pachelbel’s Canon - Johann Pachelbel
Gabriel’s Oboe - Ennio Morricone
Ballade pour Adeline - Richard Clayderman
Mariage d’Amour - Richard Clayderman
Comptine d’un autre été - Amélie Theme
Pop, R&B, Soft Rock, Folk, Dance/Techno
Sky full of Stars - Coldplay
Fix you - Coldplay
Everglow - Coldplay
Speed of Sound - Coldplay
Yellow - Coldplay
The Scientist - Coldplay
Paradise - Coldplay
Trouble - Coldplay
Clocks - Coldplay
Halo - Beyoncé
Best Thing I Never Had - Beyoncé
Thank u, Next - Ariana Grande
Positions - Ariana Grande
Save Your Tears - Ariana Grande, The Weeknd
Levitating - Dua Lipa
Flowers - Miley Cyrus
Thinking out loud - Ed Sheeran
Shape of you - Ed Sheeran
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
Tenerife Sea - Ed Sheeran
Easy On Me - Adele
Turning Tables - Adele
Someone Like You - Adele
All I Ask - Adele
When We Were Young - Adele
Hello - Adele
Skyfall - Adele
To Make You Feel My Love - Adele
I’m Not The Only One - Sam Smith
Another Love - Tom Odell
If I Ain’t Got You - Alicia Keys
Always be my baby - Mariah Carey
Ocean Eyes - Billie Eilish
Because Of You - Kelly Clarkson
A Thousand Miles - Vanessa Carlton
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
Airplanes - B.o.B, Hayley Williams
Changes - Tupac
Human Nature - Michael Jackson
Rock with You - Michael Jackson
I Want You Back - Jackson 5
Gimme, Gimme, Gimme - ABBA
Dancing Queen - ABBA
Piano Man - Billy Joel
Walking In Memphis - Marc Cohn
Your Song - Elton John
Rocket man - Elton John
Can You Feel the Love Tonight - Elton John
I Have Nothing - Whitney Houston
Saving All My Love For You - Whitney Houston
Greatest Love of All - Whitney Houston
My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion
I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
Careless Whisper - George Michael
I’m On Fire - Bruce Springsteen
Hallelujah - Leonard Cohn
September - Earth, Wind & Fire
After the Love Has Gone - Earth, Wind & Fire
You’re Still the One - Shania Twain
Cosmic Love - Florence And the Machine
Dreams - The Cranberries
Eternal Flame - Atomic Kitten
This Year’s Love - David Gray
Bad Day - Daniel Powter
Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles
Let It Be - The Beatles
Blackbird - The Beatles
Imagine - John Lennon
Skinny Love - Bon Ivor
Fields Of Gold - Sting
I Want It That Way - Backstreet Boys
Bitter Sweet Symphony - The Verve
Iris - Goo Goo Dolls
To Love Somebody - Bee Gees
Fisherman Blues - The Waterboys
Rainy Night In Soho - The Pogues
The Fairytale of New York - The Pogues
Pride (In The Name of Love) - U2
Runaway - The Corrs
Wicked Game - Chris Isaak
Caledonia - Dougie MacLean
The Book of Love - Peter Gabriel
Somewhere only we know - Lily Allen
Feels Like Home - Chantal Kreviazuk
I Want To Know What Love Is - Foreigner
Children - Robert Miles
Fly On The Wings Of Love - XTM feat. Annia
Listen To Your Heart - Roxette
Africa - Toto
Hold The Line - Toto
Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac
Gangsta’s Paradise - Coolio (feat. L.V)
Redbone - Childish Gambino
Soul Music
Easy Like A Sunday Morning - Lionel Richie
Endless Love - Lionel Richie
Have I Told You Lately - Van Morrison
Everything - Michael Bublé
This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) - Natalie Cole
Movies / Musicals
Chariots Of Fire - Vangelis
Part of Your World - Disney Records (The Little Mermaid)
Tale As Old As Time - Disney Records (Beauty And The Beast)
I Dreamed A Dream - Claude-Michel Schonberg (Les Misérables)
Mia & Sebastian’s Theme - Justin Hurwitz (La La Land)
Glasgow Love Theme - Craig Armstrong (Love Actually)
See You Again - Wiz Khalifa (Fast & Furious)
Maestro - Hanz Zimmer (The Holiday)
Jazz, Ragtime
Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World
Erroll Garner - Misty
Scott Joplin - Maple Leaf Rag
Frank Sinatra - Fly Me to the Moon
Ain’t No Sunshine - Bill Withers
Irish songs & Harp
Red is the Rose
The High Kings
Erin Shore
The Corrs
Eleanor Plunkett
Clannad
Lakes of Pontchartrain
Paul Brady
Lark in the Clear Air
Cara Dillon
Ride on
Christy Moore
Black is the Colour
Christy Moore
The Voyage
Christy Moore
The Last Rose of Summer
Thomas Moore
Wild Mountain Thyme
The Corries
Galway Girl
Mundy
Woodbrook
Michael O’Sullivan
Danny Boy
Celtic Woman
No Frontiers
Mary Black
Blind Mary
Turlough O’Carolan
The Fields of Athenry
Paddy Reilly
The Wandering Minstrel
Seamus Ennis
Loftus Jones
Turlough O’Carolan
Sí Bheag Sí Mhór
Planxty
I require a space that contains a socket and enough room for a keyboard and harp. I also require one parking space.
I like to know if parking is provided and how many people will be attending each event. I also like to know if there is a set down area to unload the speakers and instruments.
I bring my own JBL PA system to each event. It consists of two large speakers with many inputs.
Yes I have many setlists created for events before, in between and after sets.
I played the harp at Croke Park for the welcoming of the Pope to Ireland in 2018. It was incredible as I played for 80,000 people in the stadium.
I love to play at corporate events and weddings. I love to learn new requested material for clients.
I began my music career performing with a band at O'Connor's Pub Galway, while also gigging at hotels like The Glenlo Abbey Hotel, Galway and The G Hotel. For many years I performed at Dublin’s most renowned hotels, including The Shelbourne Dublin, The Westbury, Dublin, The Intercontinental Hotel, Dublin and The Powerscourt Hotel, Wicklow. My experience also includes playing at countless private functions, drink receptions, and parties.
I love playing covers of old artists like Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Fleetwood Mac. In my opinion I think 'This Will Be' Natalie Cole is one of the greatest songs. I love playing a jazzy version of this on the piano. Brides also love to use this song as their exit piece for the wedding ceremony.
I typically arrive around 90 minutes before the performance to ensure everything is set up and sound-checked. My usual performance is 2 x 60-minute sets (depending on the evenyt), but I open to different durations depending on the event. I've found this timing works well for keeping the energy up and engaging the crowd.
I am more than happy to perform outside. I thoroughly enjoy playing outside on a lovely day.
I have a solid setlist that I bring to every performance, but I always encourage client requests! Whether it's songs from my repertoire or something they would like me to play, I'm all about engaging with the audience.
Previous clients often describe my performances as professional, consummate, and excellent. They appreciate the seamless mix of my setlist, the ability to take requests on the spot, and how I’m always ready to go above and beyond to make their event truly exceptional.
My versatility and commitment to excellence set me apart. Whether it’s playing a specific song on demand, adapting to the crowd, or learning a new tune, I’m dedicated to making every performance a memorable experience. I also put my unique jazzy stamp on each piece that I play.
Princess Cruises - Royal and Island Princess Cruise Ship
Lauren Arthurs, Irish Blogger
Grooveyard Agency
Ali Henshaw, Bride
The Glenlo Abbey Hotel, Galway
The G hotel, Galway
O'Connor's Pub, Galway
The Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin
The Powerscourt Hotel, Dublin
Luttrellstown Castle, Dublin
The Westbury Hotel, Dublin
The Merrion Hotel, Dublin
The Market Bar, Dublin
Croke Park, Dublin
Guinness Storehouse, Dublin
Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Wedding
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Funeral / Memorial
Wedding Proposal
Concert
Recording Session
Cruise
Virtual Event
Charity Event
Theatre Show
Classical
Film / TV
Musical Theatre
1960s Music
1970s Music
1990s Music
2000s+ Music
Country
Traditional Irish Folk
Jazz
Pop
Covers
Hip Hop
R&B
Soul
Instrumental
Female vocalist
Can provide battery amplifier
DJ / background music options
Will travel internationally
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