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Aram Arslanian
- Vancouver, WA
- Singing Guitarist
- Travels up to 90 miles
- $200-$1500
Overview
Aram performs unforgettable 20th century classics as well as a handful from the 21st!).
Accompanying his rich tenor on both guitar and piano, he enhances the warm and familial atmosphere that you have created for your guests. He is very quick to learn requests and can double as your DJ with top of the line PA gear.
As the Holidays near, make sure to enquire about his Holiday Classics for your event!
34 Reviews
Wonderful entertainer and very professional!
Guests really enjoyed their experience.
Singing Guitarist
Aram was such an amazing addition to our party! He has a great voice and play beautifully. We all enjoyed dancing and singing along. Would definitely recommend hiring him!
Singing Guitarist
We all loved his songs and so talented playing guitar
Guitarist, One Man Band, Singing Guitarist
Response from Aram Arslanian:
Thank you so much! That was a great party - your family and friends are really cool! Thank you for introducing me to pavlova --delicious!
Aram has been coming to Cherry Park Plaza Retirement Community to provide entertainment for almost a year now and he NEVER gets old! He is definitely one of our favorites that come in. Aram has a different set every time he comes and will even hop on the piano to add some texture to his performance. Thank you Aram for the many memories and good times here at Cherry Park!
Guitarist, Singing Pianist, Singing Guitarist
Response from Aram Arslanian:
Thank you so much Ashlie! I have really enjoyed my times at Cherry Park -- gonna miss you all. I really hope that we can work together again down the road.
Aram was the perfect musician for our small wedding. Not only did he sound excellent and covered all our favorite songs - he understood the atmosphere we wanted and fit right in. Definitely recommend for any event!
Folk Singer, Guitarist, Singing Pianist, Wedding Singer, Singing Guitarist
Great experience, wonderful music. Glad he was apart of our event.
Guitarist
Great music for the event!
One Man Band
Aram DJed our event and everything went seamlessly! He did a great job with playing songs we requested ahead of time. He has an amazing voice. Aram also played a playlist we requested by DJing it. The mix of the 2 elements was lovely and we strongly recommend him to others. Cheers!
Guitarist, Multi-Instrumentalist, One Man Band, Singing Guitarist
Aram was amazing! He played 2 songs that we requested for a funeral service. One of which he didn’t know but was able to learn it in a short time. Aram way exceeded our expectations and would highly recommend him. My sisters and I saw him play recently at a local brewpub and he didn’t disappoint. Looking forward to seeing more of his wonderful work in the future.
Singing Guitarist
I have had Aram twice now at our facility to sing for our residents. He is so very kind and enjoyable. My residents and staff love his music and the atmosphere he brings to the facility. We are definitely having him back:)
Guitarist
Aram was great to work with! He was punctual, great communication and excellent performer! Our guests at the restaurant loved his music for Valentine's Day dinner. Thank you!!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Aram Arslanian:
Thank you for the review Kelly. I had a great time adding to the romantic vibes that night! Also thank you and Ghaith for the amazing feast you set me up with.
Aram is a wonderful guitar player and musician. He brought a very pleasant, relaxed vibe to my husband’s 50th birthday party. Everyone commented on how great he was and some people wanted to hire him for another event. He is also a really nice person to have around. We would definitely use him again.
Folk Singer, Guitarist, One Man Band, Singing Guitarist
Response from Aram Arslanian:
Thank you so much for having me and for the kind words! That truly was a great party and I was so happy to be a part of it.
Aram was absolutely wonderful to work with. His amazing talent added just the right atmosphere to my daughter’s pre-wedding celebration. Everyone loved hearing him and the complements flowed endlessly throughout the evening.
Singing Guitarist
Aram did an amazing job at our Wedding in Silcox Hut at Timberline Lodge. He came with a wide variety of music that fit the mood perfectly throughout the evening. He brought his own speaker and minimal equipment that had the effect of a full setup (ideal for the small space in this venue). He learned three songs for our wedding including two that I’d say were outside his normal genre of his set list and his adaptation of those songs were spot on! Aram is a well-rounded solo performer that will succeed in any atmosphere he plays. He definitely created the perfect atmosphere for our wedding and we highly recommend him.
Singing Guitarist
Aram was super easy to work with and a wonderful musician. We heard compliments all evening and I appreciated how easy he was to work with.
Guitarist
Aram was fantastic to work with and added a great vibe to our event!
Singing Guitarist
Aram was such a joy to work with! Very easy going and attentive. He played our wedding beautifully!
Thank you so much for helping us bring everything together so effortlessly.
Folk Singer, Guitarist, Wedding Singer, Singing Guitarist
Response from Aram Arslanian:
Thank YOU! Really was an honor to play your wedding. Admit I was slightly choked up playing 'Landslide' knowing your history with the song. You were a BEAUTIFUL bride and couldn't have pick a more gorgeous setting for the ceremony! Come back to WA soon and give me a holler.
Thanks for making our wedding so perfect :)
Guitarist, Multi-Instrumentalist, One Man Band, Singing Pianist, Wedding Singer, Singing Guitarist
Response from Aram Arslanian:
Thank YOU for having me! It was a beautiful wedding and I truly wish you guys a wonderful life together.
Aram was awesome! He has an amazing voice, was very friendly and had a great selection of songs. We definitely will be having him at events in the future.
Singing Guitarist
Response from Aram Arslanian:
Thank you so much! I really had a great time playing for you all and certainly appreciate the extra hour. Hope to be back for your next bash
Loved the versatility and how well he can read the hoard. Will definitely look for him for our next event.
Thank you Aram
Guitarist, One Man Band, Singing Pianist, Singing Guitarist
Response from Aram Arslanian:
Thank you! I had a really good time. So inspiring to see a company that values and takes great care of their employees.
Aram is the absolute best!
Guitarist
Aram sang at our family only Covid wedding and was like part of the family by the end! He was incredibly kind and flexible and learned 4 new songs in about 2 weeks. He is extremely talented and matched the vibe of the wedding day song for song. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a singer/pianist/guitar player/all around great time!
Multi-Instrumentalist, Singing Pianist, Wedding Singer, Singing Guitarist
thanks Aram for making a perfect birthday party. Everyone enjoyed the music and we appreciated your flexibility to stay a little longer than planned.
We will invite you again for other events in the future.
Cheers
S/N
Multi-Instrumentalist
Aram was very accommodating, professional and very talented. His sound is amazing. With very short notice , three days, Aram learned 5 songs and created a medley of four. His rates are very reasonable. I highly recommend Aram.
Singing Guitarist
Aram couldn’t have done a better job with our event for the holidays! He was kind, considerate and the entire crowd loved his presence. I would definitely recommend an rehire Aram at any future gathering. If you can book him definitely do it !
Guitarist, Multi-Instrumentalist, Singing Pianist, Singing Guitarist
Aram played for our "Music by the River" event last weekend and it was a total hit! First time we've included music in the celebration and it couldn't have been better. Aram arrived with plenty of time to set up and his music and sound system were just perfect for our event. Aram interacted with the crowd and his music was a great blend of older classic tunes which the group liked to sing to and dance to :) We will definitely be using his services again!
Singing Pianist, Singing Guitarist
We do an annual holiday program and hired Aram to sing and play guitar. He was great! There’s a lot of moving parts and he flowed right along. He’s very talented, beautiful singer! Thank you Aram !
Guitarist
Aram played our wedding, he's so talented! He's got a huge catalogue of great songs, he brought Guitar, Piano and Harmonica. He's very easy to work with, and he sounds great! We had him learn our first dance song, and our Mother/Son & Father/Daughter song - very happy with the way things went over the whole evening.
Folk Singer, Guitarist, Multi-Instrumentalist, One Man Band, Singing Pianist, Wedding Singer, Singing Guitarist
Response from Aram Arslanian:
Thank you so much Nikki! I really enjoyed working w/ you and Mark in preparation for this PERFECT wedding. Loved being w/ your friends and family and great call on maintaining the 'outdoors' reception w/ the questionable weather!
Aram was great! He showed up at the scheduled time and was already singing before everyone showed up. He had a great selection of songs that appealed to most people. He helped make our event a hit.
Guitarist, Multi-Instrumentalist
Aram has such a talent, as he says in his video, of blending in with the audience and singing so many of the favorites. This man is a very talented singer and allows the audience to really enjoy his selections, but his biggest talent really his ability to write and sing his own music. He is a fantastic songwriter and the blending and recording were done with such expertise. I just finished listening to his album Ghosts in Season and I honestly liked every song on that album. Maybe I am making an assumption that he wrote this music himself, but that's my gut feeling. Now I am wondering why he's not playing that music at the different venues? It's haunting, reflective, creative and draws you in. I am confident that people would really enjoy it, especially after hearing several and being introduced to your ability and style.
Sandi Schoof
One Man Band
Aram sang and played in a small, noisy room to somewhat of a tough crowd. He was professional and accommodating, yet friendly and fun and just went with the flow. His repertoire is broad and his arrangements are nifty. I would hire him again in a heartbeat. Thanks, Aram..
Singing Guitarist
Aram did an amazing job playing at our wedding. People from all walks of life were both impressed and moved by his performance, and he was on-time, knew exactly what to do and when, and is a really amazing and kind person, to boot. Hire him. You won't be disappointed.
Singing Guitarist
We booked Aram to play for a neighborhood going away party we were throwing. Aram arrived right on time and quickly set up his equipment. Aram did such an outstanding job playing guitar and singing - he has an awesome voice and everyone enjoyed his singing! Thank you Aram for helping make this event awesome! We will certainly contact you again for the next one!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Aram Arslanian:
Thank You Kim!! These reviews go a long way in getting more bookings. Also thank you for the tip added to my check. I had a great time ...your friends are wonderful!
Aram was great! I don't know how I could rate him with just 5 Stars, he deserves 6! Great guy Awesome performance I highly recommend Aram for your next event!
One Man Band, Singing Guitarist
Booking Info
Price Range: $200-$1500
Gig Length: 40 - 250 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $2,000,000 - Insurance Canopy
What to Expect
Aram performs unforgettable 20th century classics ranging from Sinatra, Buddy Holly, CSN, Beatles, Springsteen, Simon&Garfunkle, James Taylor ect. Accompanying his rich tenor on both guitar and piano, he enhances the warm and familial atmosphere that you have created for your guests. And if shakin’ it up is what the evening calls for, Aram brings looping gear to create rhythms anyone can dance to! Aram has the charm and enthusiasm to double as your DJ for your wedding entertainment.
About
Aram Arslanian, the versatile musician, captivates audiences as a solo artist and as the lead guitarist for Taken By The Sky, Portland's premier Fleetwood Mac tribute act, and Vancouver's own Lincoln's Beard. As Orphan Train, he has released five albums of original songs since 1998, including the critically acclaimed 'Exiled' recorded at his Kingsley Garden Music Studio. With a passion for supporting fellow artists, Aram also produces and records a diverse range of talents from the Portland/Vancouver music scene.
Before making his mark in the Pacific Northwest, Aram honed his skills in L.A. as a TV/Film composer and record producer. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with renowned artists such as Lisa Marie Presley, Sandra Bernhard, Rilo Kiley, Fabian, The Watson Twins, Fernando, and James Low.
In his solo performances, Aram showcases his dynamic tenor voice while skillfully accompanying himself on guitar and piano. From Buddy Holly to James Taylor, he delivers unforgettable renditions of 20th-century classics, creating a warm and familiar atmosphere wherever he performs. Book Aram Arslanian now for an exceptional musical experience at a reasonable rate.
Additional Booking Notes
I bring a compact stereo PA, guitar and piano as well as mp3 player with custom variety for venue. I require a minimum of 4x4 floor space. If the weather is questionable I require a tented area.
Past Booked Events
August 30, 2024 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
August 17, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
July 12, 2024 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
June 29, 2024 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
May 25, 2024 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
September 16, 2023 • 4:00pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Reception |
August 11, 2023 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Reception |
August 05, 2023 • 11:00am - 12:30pm | Festival |
July 28, 2023 • 5:30pm - 9:30pm | Wedding Reception |
July 12, 2023 • 9:00am - 10:00am | Nonprofit Event |
July 08, 2023 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Dinner Party |
June 10, 2023 • 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Dinner Party |
June 02, 2023 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Dinner Party |
May 21, 2023 • 12:30pm - 12:45pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
May 12, 2023 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Retirement Party |
May 06, 2023 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Anniversary Party |
February 14, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
September 24, 2022 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
August 26, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Dinner Party |
August 20, 2022 • 4:00pm - 9:00pm | Personal Occasion |
July 30, 2022 • 2:00pm - 4:30pm | Cocktail Party |
July 23, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 29, 2022 • 11:30am - 3:30pm | Corporate Event |
March 06, 2022 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 27, 2021 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Corporate Event |
October 05, 2021 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Corporate Event |
September 25, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 04, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | House Party |
August 22, 2021 • 4:00pm - 11:00pm | Wedding Reception |
August 14, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | House Party |
July 24, 2021 • 11:00am - 3:00pm | Corporate Event |
May 01, 2021 • 3:00pm - 3:45pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
February 20, 2021 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
November 01, 2020 • 1:00pm - 1:45pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
September 10, 2020 • 4:30pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 29, 2020 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
May 16, 2020 • 3:00pm - 3:45pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
December 03, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Christmas Party |
October 25, 2019 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm | Convention/Trade Show |
September 07, 2019 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
July 27, 2019 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Reunion |
May 23, 2019 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
December 20, 2018 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 18, 2018 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 08, 2018 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Christmas Party |
September 22, 2018 • 5:00pm - 11:00pm | Wedding Reception |
June 06, 2018 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Cocktail Party |
May 12, 2018 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Birthday Party |
December 16, 2017 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Cocktail Party |
November 21, 2017 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Private Party |
November 18, 2017 • 9:00pm - 11:00pm | Lincolns Beard Magenta Theatre |
November 10, 2017 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Aram plays Say Ciao! Vancouver |
October 28, 2017 • 3:30pm - 9:30pm | Wedding Reception |
October 21, 2017 • 9:00am - 12:00pm | Convention/Trade Show |
September 20, 2017 • 5:30pm - 10:30pm | Corporate Event |
July 21, 2017 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Nightclub Event |
December 11, 2016 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
July 17, 2016 | Wedding Reception |
July 08, 2016–July 09, 2016 • 9:00pm - 12:00am | Nightclub Event |
February 20, 2016 | Dinner Party |
February 19, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Burnt Bridge Cellars |
February 06, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Emanar Cellars |
January 22, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Rusty Grape Vinyards |
January 10, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Rams Head at Timberline Lodge |
January 06, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Rusty Grape Vineyard |
January 03, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | private Christmas Party |
December 19, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | LOOWIT Tap Room |
December 19, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | The Groaning Board |
December 12, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | private Christmas Party |
December 12, 2015 | Corporate Event |
December 09, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Rusty Grape Vineyard |
November 14, 2015 | Anniversary Party |
September 25, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Corbett Fish House |
September 19, 2015 | Birthday (Adult) |
August 22, 2015 | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
Set List
Partial Setlist:
All of Me- Sinatra
American Girl- Tom Petty
As It Was- Harry Styles
As Time Goes by -"dooley" Wilson
Angels-bodeans
Baby Can I Hold You -tracy Chapman
Badlands-springsteen
Be My Baby -ronettes
Best Friends Girl-cars
Born to Run -springsteen
Boxer-simon and Garfunkle
Brilliant Disguise- Springsteen
Bye Bye Jonny-chuck Berry
C'mon Everybody-eddie Cochran
Candle in the Wind-elton John
Carolina in My Mind-james Taylor
Color My World - Chicago
Dance with Me-orleans
Dancin in the Dark -springsteen
Daniel-elton John
Don't Get Me Wrong- The Pretenders
Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me -elton John
Don’t Think Twice Its Alright - Bob Dylan
Do You Wanna Dance - Beach Boys
Don't Get Around Much -willie Nelson
Dreams -fleetwood Mac
Drive All Night -springsteen
Every Breath You Take -police
Every Little Thing She Does is Magic - Police
Everybodys Talkin-harry Nilsson
Everyday -buddy Holly
Evil Ways -santana
Fadeaway-bodeans
Firespringsteen
Fortunate Son-creedence
Fox on the Run-sweet
Free Fallen Tom Petty
Georgia Om My Mind-ray Charles
Get Back - Beatles
Ghost in You Psychedelic Firs
Happy Trails -roy Rogers
Harmony -elton John
Harvest Moon -neil Young
Heart of Gold -neil Young
Helpless -neil Young
Helplessly Hoping -crosby Stills Nash
Here Comes Sun -beatles
Hey Jude -beatles
Hide Your Love Away - Beatles
Hotel California -eagles
Hungry Heart -springsteen
I Cant Help Falling in Love -elvis Presley
I Wanna Hold Your Hand -beatles
I'm on Fire --springsteen
I've Just Seen a Face -beatles
Independence Day -springsteen
It's Raining Again-supertramp
Kodachrome-paul Simon
Lady of the Island - Crosby Stills Nash
Landslide -fleetwood Mac
Last Train Clarksville - Monkees
Le It Be -beatles
Let the Good Times Roll -cars
Listen to the Music -doobie Bros
Little Miss Magic -jimmy Buffet
Lookin for Me Somewhere -bodeans
Marry Me- Train
Midnight Rider -allman Bros
Monday Morning -fleetwood Mac
Moonshadow -cat Stevens
Mrs Robinson -simon and Garfunkle
Never Goin Back -fleetwood Mac
Norweigan Wood Beatles
Nights White Satin Moody Blues
Only in Your Heart -america
Our House- Crosby Stills Nash
Out of Time -rolling Stones
Over the Rainbow -judy Garland
Racing Int the Street -springsteen
Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head-b J Thomas
Rave on -buddy Holly
Rock and Roll - Led Zeppelin
Rocket Man -elton John
September Song -sinatra
Silly Love Songs -wings
Skyway -replacements
Something- Beatles
Sweet Caroline- Neil Diamond
Stay by Me - Annie Lennox
Stayin Alive Bee Gees
Still the Same - Bob Seger
Sullivan Street - Counting Crows
Sunny Side of the Street -willie Nelson
Take It Easy -eagles
Teach Your Children-crosby Stills Nash
The River -springsteen
This Land is Your Land - Woody Guthrie
Three Little Birds - Bob Marley
Thunder Road -springsteen
Tin Man -america
To Make You Feel My Love - Adele
True Love Ways -buddy Holly
Try to Remember- the Fantastiks
Turn the Page -bob Seger
Two Tickets to Paradise- Eddie Money
Wake Up Little Suzie - Everly Brothers
Wild Horses-rolling Stones
Wild One- Tom Petty
Where Have All the Flowers Gone - Peter Paul Mary
Words of Love- -buddy Holly
Wreck on the Highway- -springsteen
Your Song - -elton John
Influences & Inspiration
James Taylor, Cat Stevens, Fleetwood Mac, The Jayhawks, The Beatles, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, David Gray, CSN, Simon and Garfunkle, Buddy Holly
Setup Requirements
4x4 dry floor or carpet