Danelle Hayes brings a delightful sound great for weddings, corporate parties, lounges, and intimate events. Her music is sultry, edgy and soulful. Danelle has 10+ years experience in the industry. She's is an all-round artist bringing style and grace into everything she's a part of.
There is not enough time in the day for me to explain how awesome Danelle was to work with. Not only is she an amazing musician but she repeatedly went above and beyond the call to ensure that our engagement went perfectly. Can’t thank her enough. She made the day so special and she should be the de facto option for anyone needing to book a musician!
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Danelle played the piano and sang at my wedding for the ceremony and during my cocktail hour. First of all, she is the sweetest, most supportive person you could hire for a stressful event like a wedding, because she genuinely cares about her part at your event and will do what it takes to make sure it goes well. She repeatedly checked in on me to make sure I was happy with my song choices and to make sure we were on the same page for the vision I had for the event. She was communicative, reassuring, and went above and beyond to send ideas even when I didn’t know what I wanted.
While she played and sang, I also trusted her to read the room and to choose from her list of songs based on the energy of the crowd and what was needed, and she did a great job with that as well.
She gets an A++ from me and I would definitely hire her again.
Danelle was lovely to plan with, and really delivered a beautiful backyard concert for my husband's birthday. She had excellent communication and follow-through. Mostly, though, her voice is wicked good and our guests were so surprised with the experience. She even let my husband play live with her! I'd hire Danelle again and pay her 2-3x what she's charging - she's that good.
Danelle provided the perfect vocal addition to our simple graveside service. She made a point to discuss with me ahead of time what we were looking for, song choice, verse choice. We couldn't have been more satisfied with her addition to our goodbye to our dear friend.
If you’re looking for someone reliable, communicative and professional look no further! Danelle responded throughout the process of our wedding planning and she exceeded our expectations. Our guests are still coming to us with positive reviews!
Danelle, thank you for such a wonderful time. The wedding was so busy that my now husband and I were getting pulled in so many directions that we couldn’t get the time to express our gratitude to you! You are extremely gifted, and we can’t wait to see where your musical journey leads to. Your voice is beautiful!
Thank you Gig Salad and Danelle. Our wedding was perfect because of you.
No words can describe how special Danelle made our mother’s graveside service. She learned and sang our mom’s favorite childhood song and there was not a dry eye at the service. Danelle’s angelic singing touched everyone’s heart and she honored our mom with the special gift she was given. The service was unexpectedly late and she was very understanding and kind while waiting with everyone else. She was very respectful and professional the whole service and I would highly recommend her.
I hired Danelle to sing at my father's remembrance celebration. It required learning new songs, being extremely patient with my family, and having both a touch of harmonic beauty as well as subtlety. She knocked it out of the park. She has an absolutely lovely voice and her professionalism and collaboration were just as lovely. All around, I cannot recommend Danelle more. When it mattered the most, she was the best.
Very professional and great with all of our guests. Everyone was thrilled with her performance, thanks Danelle!
Response from Danelle Hayes:
Ahmad, I will gladly come play your baby grand any day of the week! That was truly my pleasure. Blessings to you and your family :)
Danelle was fantastic! Lovely voice and great pianist. She was prompt and professional and took time to chat with my friends and family during her breaks between sets. I look forward to our next party so we can invite her back!
Danelle was a pleasure to work with and we received positive praise regarding her performance Christmas night. She was punctual, professional, and spread enthusiasm and joy throughout our club. We would definitely have her back to perform again.
Response from Danelle Hayes:
Thank you Mike, happy holidays!
Danelle sang at our very small wedding and she was simply fabulous. Her lovely voice and inspired vocal styling added a unique element to our intimate ceremony. All of our guests raved about her performance!!
Response from Danelle Hayes:
Blessings to you both Nancy and Steve!
Danelle was great...
Easy to work with and patient despite my inability to make a decision. Very thorough with communication and questions regarding details of the evening. Timely. Lovely and Beautiful pianist. Danelle’s holiday music was a perfect addition to the dessert portion of our progressive dinner. Thank you so much. We are hoping to have her play again.
Danelle graciously agreed to sing at my sister’s memorial service. The songs we requested were beautifully done. Lovey voice! She went above and beyond what I had hoped for.
I hope I don’t have to do another service of this type. If I do, or better yet if I have an event of a happy nature, I would not hesitate to seek her out.
I highly recommend.
Response from Danelle Hayes:
Lynne I hope our paths cross again :)
Danelle gave us amazing performance. She has a beautiful voice and perfect selection of songs for our event. I highly recommend her for events and we will definitely invite her back for another event. Thank you Danelle!!!
Response from Danelle Hayes:
Thank you Mikhail, it was a beautiful evening. Happy holidays to you and yours!
I had no experience hiring a musician sight unseen until gigsalad. Once I was given Danelle as a choice, watched her videos and read her reviews I plunged right in. Best impulse decision I ever made! She is a professional in every way. Danelle has her own style but she evokes several of the chanteuses we love: Adele, Nora Jones, Sarah McLachlan-- with a little bit of Billie Holiday. She played and sang before and during our wedding adding a level of class and fun to the whole shindig. Everyone enjoyed listening to her and watching her. A real gem!
Response from Danelle Hayes:
Susan thank you for the kind words ☺️ "The Very Thought Of You" is now one of my favorite songs to sing!
Our wedding was in August 2019. Beforehand, communication with Danelle was easy and prompt. She arrived right on schedule and charmed the wedding guests with her music. Danelle's a talented, beautiful artist and we highly recommend her. Having live music at our party made the event so special. Thank you Danelle!
Response from Danelle Hayes:
Thank you Catherine :)
Danelle was amazing, she made our celebration unforgettable . Every guest praised her music and singing! We are so grateful for her contribution.
Danelle was simply amazing, she made our celebration unforgettable . Every guest praised her music and singing! We are so grateful for her contribution.
Response from Danelle Hayes:
Jerome, I wish you both a lifetime of love and happiness. I was honored to be a part of your special day!
Words cannot express what a pleasure it was to work with Danelle! She sang and played keyboard at our wedding and we could not be happier with her performance. In the months leading up to the event, Danelle responded quickly and warmly every time I reached out to her, which helped ease the stress of wedding planning! When the big day came, Danelle was ready to go on time and did a beautiful job entertaining our guests. We received so many compliments on how wonderful the music was and how perfectly she fit in with the elegant yet comfortable vibe we had created. We highly recommend her!
Danelle was the perfect fit for our church staff Christmas party! Professional, talented, and easy work with. She provided great background music for our staff and made the night a great success. She was fantastic!
Danelle Hayes performed at one of our music nights at my restaurant Westward. She was great! Very professional and talented. Cant wait to have her back again.!
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 60 - 180 minutes
Languages: English, Spanish
If you came to see Danelle you can expect to be moved. As a solo artist she is incredible singing with just her keyboard and her voice but she is also wonderful with her band when she steps out from behind her instrument and let's it all out! She sings with heart. She sings from her guts.
If you were to bring Danelle in for studio work you will find she is very efficient and professional. She does not like to waste time, she has a very sensitive ear and works hard to get things right, and she will usually over deliver. As a song writer, composer and musician, Danelle brings her polished artistry into every project.
Seattle singer/songwriter Danelle Hayes has been described as everything from
Norah Jones to Amy Winehouse, to Janis Joplin to Joss Stone. It is difficult to avoid comparisons, Danelle Hayes is much more than an industry replica.
Smart and edgy lyrics along with
melodies delivered complimentary of a
truly jagged, soulful and powerful voice;
Danelle Hayes has originality and will
leave an impression on your ear.
Since her appearance on American Idol Danelle has been featured on varius television channels and radio shows, and continues to perform in venues all around the country.
She is quickly approaching the next step in her career and is thrilled to grow as a writer, artist, composer and musician. With her passion for music and her desire for meaningful connection, Danelle Hayes will capture the heart and the attention of music enthusiast all over the world.
Backline:
-Nord Electro 3 keyboard
| April 06, 2024 • 7:00pm - 7:45pm | Bachelorette Party |
| October 08, 2022 • 11:30am - 11:45am | Wedding Engagement |
| September 10, 2022 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm | Fundraiser |
| August 05, 2022 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
| July 09, 2022 • 3:00pm - 3:30pm | Birthday Party |
| June 16, 2022 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| May 28, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| March 07, 2022 • 11:30am - 11:45am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| February 22, 2022 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| January 31, 2022 • 11:00am - 11:30am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| November 11, 2021 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Retirement Community Event |
| November 05, 2021 • 1:30pm - 2:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| October 23, 2021 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | House Party |
| August 28, 2021 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | House Party |
| December 25, 2019 • 3:30pm - 7:00pm | Christmas Party |
| December 15, 2019 • 2:30pm - 3:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| December 14, 2019 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Christmas Party |
| December 14, 2019 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| December 13, 2019 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
| November 24, 2019 • 11:00am - 12:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| November 06, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Campus Event |
| October 19, 2019 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Reception |
| September 11, 2019 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Cocktail Party |
| June 30, 2019 • 11:00am - 11:30am | Wedding Ceremony |
| May 25, 2019 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Private wedding |
| April 27, 2019 • 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Wedding Reception |
| April 14, 2019 • 12:00pm - 6:00pm | Studio session |
| December 07, 2018 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
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