Evan Holiday
- San Clemente, CA
- Singing Pianist
- 23 Verified Bookings
Anna A. said “Evan was fantastic at our latest Happy Hour event. He has a huge repertoire from ragtime to standards to pop, and he knew every song our residents requested.…”
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I offer top tier piano entertainment for many types of local events including weddings, dinner parties, restaurants, etc. I've been professional since age 16 and now have over a decade of experience playing for events. I specialize in a variety styles and repertoire ranging from jazz, classical, popular etc. Currently I also work as a creative director for a large piano music platform called PWJ.
That being said, just let me know what you want to hear and I'll play it! Please contact me if would like some samples of something specific you'd like to hear.
I also may be able to offer larger musical groups or refer some other musicians upon request. Thanks for your consideration!
We hired Daine for our wedding and he was amazing! He played beautifully and was very patient with us as our wedding was a bit chaotic. 10/10 would recommend!
Daine was awesome. He made everything easy for us and he provided beautiful wedding music.
Daine was so easy to work with and he did a wonderful job providing beautiful music!!
Daine was prompt and well-dressed. He played beautifully and took recommendations. I would hire Daine again and again.
Response from Daine Jordan Piano:
Thanks Mayra, it was a beautiful wedding and I was happy to be part of the it during the cocktail hour!
Extremely professional, punctual, talented musician! He took our suggestions and everyone loved him. Will definitely book again!
I hired Daine last year to play live music for my wedding, and he did an amazing job alongside another musician he recommended. He learned the song I had asked in just a few days and played it just perfectly while i Walked down the aisle with my wife. I’m truly happy with his professionalism, talent, and reliability. I definitely recommend Daine. You won’t regret it.
Arrived well ahead of event start time to "sound check" the piano; played beautifully throughout our cocktail hour; great selections from the Great American Songbook; was well received an enjoyed by all. We highly recommend Daine Jordan!
Price Range: $100-$500
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Languages: English, Spanish
I typically discover first of what kind of music you are looking for, find out if there is anything specific, like specific songs or certain requests that you'd would like me to play or do, or if it's just general, like "Play cocktail jazz piano." Then depending on how long I need to be playing at the event, I plan repertoire/filler content to fit what the client desires.
Depending on the event, some would like a more laid back background type music, while others it to be more upbeat and forefront, or somewhere in the middle I usually try to get this information, since it means what repertoire is appropriate and how much volume/flashiness to put into it. I am very versatile and love playing all music in all ways, but more importantly I want to client to be happy, so thats why I ask.
Singing or additional instruments may be provided upon request.
Normally clients will either have a piano for me, or I can bring my own keyboard.
I usually come in all black attire, dress shirt, pants and shoes, please let me know if I need to wear anything specific.
Started playing piano at age 4. Played for years and years and delved into many styles, trying to learn the secrets and master all of them. My interests became very diversified, soon I took up composing and arranging, then songwriting and music production, which I am able to use everything I've learned on piano and composition and more to accomplish. I am currently studying music production at Berklee Online. I started performing professionally in high school at age 16 when a teacher saw my piano playing and wanted to hire me for a art event. I also was in a small jazz combo that played gigs locally with the high school band director and a few other talented students, I have also done many other solo gigs since.
Let me know if you have a piano you'd like me to play on. Otherwise I have my own keyboard and amp I can bring. I have a Yamaha MM8. I would probably need at least a 5' ft by 4' ft square of space if I bring my keyboard.
January 24, 2025 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
February 09, 2024 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Fundraiser |
June 10, 2023 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 21, 2023 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
December 17, 2022 • 3:30pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
November 05, 2022 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Baby Shower |
June 03, 2022 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Retirement Party |
May 27, 2022 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Cocktail Party |
January 15, 2020 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Cocktail Party |
November 16, 2019 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Cocktail Party |
May 05, 2019 • 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Baby Shower |
January 04, 2018 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Reunion |
Jazz Standards- Autumn Leaves, All of Me, Call Me, Dream a little Dream of Me, Girl from Impanema, My Way, Doesn't Mean a Think if it ain't got that swing, In the Mood, Take the A train, C Jam Blues, Perris Scope Etc.
Classical Standards-Beethoven, Mozart, Bach, Chopin, Franz Liszt, Haydn, etc.
Contemporary Music, music from today's radio, famous hits, etc .
Piano Guys, Jonny May, Jarrod Radnich, Tom Brier, Rob Mullins, Franz Liszt, Mozart, Beethoven, Oscar Peterson, Count Basie, Dave Brubeck, Zedd, etc.
Anna A. said “Evan was fantastic at our latest Happy Hour event. He has a huge repertoire from ragtime to standards to pop, and he knew every song our residents requested.…”
Andrew said “My husband and I are so lucky to have the opportunity to have Summer share her musical talents with us at our wedding! She was so easy to communicate…”
Pat G. said “John did an amazing job of entertaining at our Valentine's party. It was a difficult setting, but he made it work. He played a variety of genres…”
Jeffrey J. C. said “John is a gifted performer and a gentleman. Our event was a birthday cocktail party and everyone took turns singing songs from musical theatre and the…”