HARPIST ABBIE

Abbie is a multi-genre musician, composer, recording artist, music therapist, teacher, meditation facilitator, and music director. With roots in World music, Classical training, and a contemporary writing style, Abbie brings an eclectic and eccentric flavor to any stage.

Musician:

She is most known for her unique percussive style of playing on the harp as well as her gentle and sometimes haunting singing voice. She has had the pleasure of playing with some of DC’s most highly esteemed musicians, spanning a range of genres and continents of origins, namely traditional Celtic, Hip-Hop, traditional African, New Age, Jazz, and Pop/Rock. Abbie musical roots began in Celtic music and was on stage performing on harp at the Maryland Renaissance Festival starting at childhood. Abbie went on to focus on Classical music in college and received a dual degree in Classical harp performance, gaining skills and knowledge as an orchestral harpist. After feelings of mastery in Celtic and Classical, Abbie then began exploring contemporary and singer-songwriter style music. Abbie regularly plays pop/rock sets in bars and clubs on the electric harp, showing her true character and dedication to musical versatility.