Amy McAllister

Amy is a singer, harpist and fiddle player from County Antrim, in Northern Ireland, who performs all over the world....
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WEDDING HARPIST, SINGER & FIDDLE PLAYER

Amy is a singer, harpist and fiddle player from County Antrim, in Northern Ireland, who performs all over the world. She is currently living and working in Antrim. She has toured North America, Canada, Holland, Germany, the UK & Japan with Celtic Crossroads and Rhythm of the Dance among others. She has performed for the president, On USA’s PBS TV station, on ‘Blue Peter’ at Celtic Connections, on ITV feature series and was resident harpist in the Westbury Hotel in Dublin for 2 years.

With a flair for Celtic and traditional Irish, her recent recordings and projects have seen her encounter a wider range of  influences which can be heard in her  colourful and engaging performances.

Her debut album, String on String, complied of traditional and self-penned material, will be released later in the year.

With over 15 years of experience playing at weddings and working with couples, if you’re looking for a wedding harpist, singer or fiddle player Amy is sure to blow your guests away on your special day.

The lead female songstress, had a clear, precise, utterly seductive voice as sharp as a knife…” (Florida Theatre Jackonsville; Jackonsville Florida)

She performs with an allure and charm that can’t be explained… beautiful and spellbinding
(The National, Richmond, VA, March 16th, 2011)

Particularly lovely was Amy McAllister’s busy work on harp and her spellbinding voice” www.recordonline.com

Repertoire

Here are some of examples of Amy’s talent……..
Entrance

  • Pachelbels Canon in D Major
  • Jesu Joy of Mans Desiring
  • Song Bird Eva Cassidy
  • All I want is you (U2)
  • A Thousand Years (Christina Perry)

Requested instrumental

  • Ave Maria (Schubert)
  • Planxty Irwin & The South Wind
  • Eleanor Plunkett
  • Si Beag, Si Mor
  • The Dark Island

Psalm

  • Ag Chriost and Siol or requested religious piece
  • Ave Maria (Schubert)

Offertory
You are Mine
As I kneel before you
Here I am Lord
Clouds Veil
Ave Maria

Communion & Signing

  • Eva Cassidy Pieces (Over the rainbow, Eva Cassidy version or Judy Garland version)
  • My Lagan Love
  • All I want is you
  • As she moved through the Fair
  • I will always love you
  • Rascall Flatts Bless the Broken Road
  • Ellie Goulding How long will I love you
  • Christina Perry “A thousand years’
  • Feels like home
  • Heartbeats (Jose Gonazles)
  • Caledonia
  • Mo Ghra Tu
  • River Flow in you
  • Beatles songs
  • With or Without you
  • Time after Time
  • The Water is Wide
  • Black is the Colour
  • The Swan

Selection from my traditional Irish Music collection: EP (on spotify) or Soundcloud (www.soundcloud.com/amymcallister) Jigs, Reels, Slow Airs, Slip Jigs

Exit

  • O’Carolans Concerto
  • https://soundcloud.com/amymcallister/ocarolans-concerto-1
  • Athol Highlanders Set
  • Jason Marz.
  • Ho Hey – The Lumineers

Recordings – can fit anywhere in ceremony

  • Jesus Joy Of Mans Desiring (Bach)
  • A Fond Kiss
  • Jigs
  • The Swan
  • Planxty Irwin and South Wind
  • My Singing Bird
  • Martas Air and Beoga