Dirty Cello
- San Francisco, CA
- Acoustic Band
- 1 Verified Booking
Lisa P. said “I hired Rebecca to play the cello for our wedding, and she was a joy to work with. As bands were not allowed by the venue, she and her husband the guitarist…”
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Violinist/Singer/Guitarist/Keyboardist - Ayden plays from pop to jazz to celtic. He can fill out the space with atmosphere or can capture the attention of all present. Whether solo, as an acoustic duo, or with full band, let him know your desires and he will provide the most nuanced and eclectic musical entertainment around!
I hired Ayden Graham for a St. Patty's day school fundraiser event. What a great experience!! He came ahead of time with his bandmates and put on a exceptional show. Guests were raving how good they played really added a special touch to our St. Patty's event. Very professional and easy to work with. Highly recommend and will be using him again for future events.
Response from Ayden Graham:
Thanks very much Jamie, I'm so glad your guests enjoyed the show!
Experience was pretty much seamless, he was incredibly professional and the music was beautiful and we wouldn’t of had it any other way!
Response from Ayden Graham:
Thanks Amani! I enjoyed arranging and performing your custom suite of Lana Del Rey songs for the procession, very special!
Ayden is a world class musician and was very understanding of the last minute changes. Look forward to working again.
Ayden Graham and his band mates were so sensational for our summer soirée party. This is an ultra professional, top-notch band with incredible musicality and with really nice people to boot! They brought the musical magic to our event and made it an totally unforgettable experience. From toddlers to folks in their 80s, it was truly a good time for all. The whole process from beginning to end was extremely smooth. Ayden was very communicative and made certain he understood the meaning of the event, the tone of our crowd and then he completely over delivered! We were amazed and star-stuck and thanking our good fortune to be in the hands of someone so talented. We couldn't recommend them more highly for any event that needs great music to give it the right touch.
I proposed to my girlfriend, now fiancé while Ayden played for us at a park. He was great at coordinating the time and place to meet, and I was able to be discreet so my girlfriend was surprised. He did an amazing job playing the song, and had a great set up for recording the whole event on his phone so we could have a video. He was easy to talk to and very friendly. I highly recommend.
Response from Ayden Graham:
Awesome Matt, thanks so much for choosing me to help make that special moment come to life! Congrats to you and Robin~!
Ayden plays beautifully! Showed up on time looking great!
Response from Ayden Graham:
Thanks Teresa!
Ayden and his bandmates were the perfect trio for our St. Paddy's day party at our restaurant. They are fantastic musicians and were incredibly prompt and professional, from day one of our correspondences until the final song of their performance.
Highly Recommended!! Thanks so much for making our St. Paddy's day party exactly what we wanted it to be :)
Response from Ayden Graham:
Thanks Hillary! We had a grand time playing for the patrons at your wonderful venue and we look forward to returning in the near future!
Ayden was terrific! He arrived early and got settled /prepped very quickly. We had a last minute conflict come up that pushed the start time back significantly and he waited patiently and was professional until the end. It was also a challenging / rare song to play and he did it very well. Would definitely recommend him or use him for my next event.
Response from Ayden Graham:
Thanks for you words of appreciation Rebecca! it was a fun song to learn and I'm glad Adam liked it!
Ayden is a diverse artist with the ability to translate original and cover songs with emotion and feel. Whether solo, or with a band, Ayden can deliver. I recommend you check him out and hire him for your next event!
Response from Ayden Graham:
Thank you for your kind words Andrew! I appreciate the nod from a fellow musician, it means a lot!
he was awesome! teh venue was far he was on time, the process was smooth, he even prepared a song from scracth... :)
I´ll definetly recoomend him.
Response from Ayden Graham:
Thanks Carolina!
I hired Ayden to play a song for my engagement proposal. It was a song from our first concert together. He was able to perform the song beautifully, was at the location at the exact spot and exact time, everything went perfect. Ayden really helped throughout the process and with the surprise.
Response from Ayden Graham:
Thanks Jonathan! It was fun anticipating the big surprise, I'm so glad it was a hit!
I had the pleasure of having Ayden and Paul perform for our St. Patrick’s Day Party and they were awesome! Very professional and great to work with. The music was excellent and they interacted with our residents which they loved! Definitely would book them again. Thank you for a wonderful party!
Ayden was an absolute delight! He was very prompt and professional as well as being flexible and accommodating to our unique set of circumstances. We asked him to perform for our Winter Arts and Culture festival at our elementary school, and did a wonderful job of explaining some of the nuances celtic music and how it connected to Celtic culture. His music sounded beautiful and was engaging to the wide ranging age of our audience, both children and adults alike. I would highly recommend him to anyone!
Response from Ayden Graham:
Thanks Tamila! I'm glad you enjoyed my performance.
It's always fun to be a featured act and your school was lovely to play for! Happy Holidays!
I hired Ayden for a 2 day, 4 show Halloween-themed event. Before I even heard him perform, just speaking to him and his enthusiasm to deliver the experience I wanted for my show, he had my confidence. He went out of his way to meet with me and work with my show team to make it the best performance possible. He played wonderfully and was very engaging with my guests. I was extremely pleased with Ayden and will absolutely be booking him again.
Response from Ayden Graham:
Thanks Donovan! I had a blast playing Haunted Dinner, I can't wait for the next one!
Ayden came through when I learned a scheduled musician was unable to perform just a few days before a memorial service. He was easy to communicate with and played beautifully at the event. I would definitely hire Ayden again at another opportunity!
Response from Ayden Graham:
Thanks Ruth! I'm glad it came together so beautifully. =)
Ayden and company did a truly phenomenal job of providing the music for our wedding! Ayden helped us right from the get-go to understand and organize the arrangement, the timings, and the logistics for the ceremony music where he and his guitarist accompaniment played gorgeous renditions of "All of Me" and "The Scientist" with additional music just afterward.
They then went on to do a fantastic job down at the Reception site where Ayden himself sang a most beautiful "Let it Be Me" for our first dance. He and his band continued to play on through the night, I think for about three hours.
Ayden and his band set an intoxicating tone of seemingly endless celtic and contemporary music, done with violin, voice, and strings. It melded like nothing else could with the tranquil night, the cafe lights, and wonderful company. Everything was so memorable and Ayden's music really set that off! He was also easy to work with, accommodating, informative, and well priced.
We are forever appreciative and highly recommend him for anyone looking for that perfect, celtic sound for their own wedding.
Response from Ayden Graham:
Thank you Christine and Chris! It's so awesome to hear how much you enjoyed our playing! It really was a spectacular night!
Ayden played a musical piece at our Indian wedding reception.
We received numerous compliments on having a violin playing during the slow dance and entrance and made the wedding so much better!
Ayden was able to play a melody to go along with a traditional indian song, which we were blown away with.
For the future I would 100% recommend him to friends and family and am very thankful that he was able to be a part of our night.
Thank you Ayden
Response from Ayden Graham:
Wow Sumeet! I am humbled by your kind words. It was a pleasure playing for you!
As a wedding coordinator, I had the pleasure of working with Ayden at a recent wedding and he was truly amazing. Ayden is punctual, organized, professional and a wonderful musician. The rest of the band was also outstanding! They really made the night special for the bride and groom and I could hear guests commenting on how much they liked the music as I walked around. I would highly recommend hiring Ayden for your wedding!
Response from Ayden Graham:
Thanks so much for your kind words Gina. We had a great time playing for Chris & Christine's wedding! Your guidance was an enormous help in the ceremony and reception, and I would be happy to work with you again in future!
Ayden was great and So talented. As requested, he learned 2 different songs for our wedding and performed them beautifully. He has a wonderful voice and can play multiple instruments and genres. A great pleasure to work with! For our wedding he played the acoustic guitar and fiddle. He really added an authentic feel to our medieval style reception. Highly Recommended!!!
Ayden was truly a delightful musician to work with at our wedding. He's timely, amiable, and versatile. His wide range of musical talent is impressive and complements any theme or occasion. We highly recommend Ayden.
Price Range: $500 and up
Gig Length: 3 - 180 minutes
Languages: English, French
Ayden will provide you an unforgettable experience for your event. You can expect prompt and thorough communication, and a unique, well thought out performance in the style(s) of your choosing.
Ayden Graham is an indie folk rock singer-songwriter multi-instrumentalist from the San Francisco Bay Area. His music combines heartfelt lyricism, chamber music elegance, rock, jazz & funk grooves, with eerie electronica atmosphere. His passionate live performances range from wistful soloist to an explosively cathartic full band, taking the audience on a journey both intimate and expansive.
Ayden Graham released his debut Wooden Bones EP in the autumn of 2017, garnering praise both locally and internationally. Graham was the recipient of the prestigious Helene Wurlitzer Foundation songwriting artist-in-residence grant for 2020/21, and received his MA in Songwriting from the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance at University of Limerick, Ireland in 2023.
Minimum requirement is access to a clean, dry, adequately lit area to perform. Additional requirements may include wall outlets, power strip and extension cord depending on venue. Ayden can provide his own amplification if necessary.
VIOLIN:
Pop/Rock:
All I Want Is You - U2
All of Me - John Legend
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
A Whole New World - Disney's Alladin
Don't Stop Believing - Journey
Happy - Pharrell
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
Lisztomania - Phoenix/Vitamin String Quartet
Ophelia - The Lumineers
The Scientist - Coldplay
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
Celtic:
Hornpipes set:
King of the Fairies, Rights of Man, Harvest Home, Boys of Blue Hill
Reels set:
The Air Tune, Drowsy Maggie, The Wind That Shakes The Barley, Music For a Found Harmonium, Haste to the Wedding, Mick's Knitted Triplets
Jigs set:
Banish Misfortune, Connaughtman's Rambles, Morrison's Jig, The Kesh Jig, The Butterfly, Deirdre's Fancy, Merrily Kiss the Quaker
Airs/Waltzes:
Lord Inchiquin, Planxty Irwin, Sheebeg, Shemoore, Planxty Fanny Powers, Roisín Dubh
Classical:
Air in D - J.S. Bach
Boureé in G - J.S. Bach
Canon - Pachabel
Gavotte in G - J.S. Bach
Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring - J.S. Bach
Largo in F - J.S. Bach
Minuet in G - J.S. Bach
Jazz:
Autumn Leaves - Joseph Kosma
Coquette - Django/Grappelli
In a Mello Tone - Duke Ellington
Blue Monk - Thelonius Monk
Stompin' at Decca - Django/Grappelli
Minor Swing - Django/Grappelli
Nature Boy - Eden Ahbez
Nuages - Django/Grappelli
Hindi:
Janam Janam - from Dilwale
Sanam Re - main theme
SINGING & GUITAR
All Along The Watchtower - Bob Dylan
All You Need Is Love - The Beatles
Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
Blackbird - The Beatles
The Blowers Daughter - Damien Rice
Ca' The Yowes To The Knowes - Scottish Traditional
Could You Be Loved - Bob Marley
Dear Prudence - The Beatles
Don't Panic - Coldplay
Fever - Peggy Lee
First Day of My Life - Bright Eyes
Float On - Modest Mouse
The General - Dispatch
The Golden Age - Beck
Heart of Gold - Neil Young
I Want You - Bob Dylan
Lay Me Down - Glen Hansard
Let It Be Me - Ray Lamontagne
Lovely Day - Bill Withers
Mellow Yellow - Donovan
Michelle - The Beatles
Molly Malone - Irish Traditional
Moonshadow - Cat Stevens
Nature Boy - Eden Ahbez
Older Chests - Damien Rice
Politik - Coldplay
She Moved Through The Fair - Irish Traditional
She Said, She Said - The Beatles
Stand By Me - Ben E. King
Spancil Hill - Irish Traditional
Use Me - Bill Withers
Where is My Mind - The Pixies
Wild World - Cat Stevens
The Wind - Cat Stevens
Yellow - Coldplay
You Really Got Me - The Kinks
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Ayden Graham | vocals, violin, guitar, keys, percussion |
Guitar | on request |
Cello | on request |
Banjo/Bouzouki/Mandolin | on request |
Cajon/World Percussion | on request |
Bass | on request |
Drums | on request |
Cat Stevens, Damien Rice, Glen Hansard, Andrew Bird, Tom Waits, Radiohead, Tin Hat Trio
Outdoor covered area (direct sun)
Outdoor heat lamps (night)
Power outlets (min. 2)
Lisa P. said “I hired Rebecca to play the cello for our wedding, and she was a joy to work with. As bands were not allowed by the venue, she and her husband the guitarist…”
Tina S. said “We hired Jason for a little professional networking event and the guests loved him! He arrived early, set up, tested his equipment, and was very professional.…”
Rodrigo A. said “I hired Soul Graffiti for a school festival to provide sound for our main stage area where we had various bands playing over 3-days. We had multiple rock…”
We are a piano and saxophone duo that performs covers and originals with improvisation.