I am a singer-songwriter-performer with over 10 years of experience entertaining a wide variety of crowds. Performing is my passion, whether I'm the main focus or just setting a mood. I sing a wide variety of covers and originals that appeals to every age group, and would be thrilled to be a part of your upcoming event! My ever-growing repertoire includes over 200 songs and often expands due to custom client requests. I bring my own sound equipment, and can work with any set up. I want to work with you to make our event the best it can possibly be! Ask me about adding violin to your event!
Emily is such a talented singer, songwriter, musician, and overall artist. So the fact that we were fortunate to have her perform for our wedding ceremony truly made my husband and I the lucky ones. What began as a working relationship grew into a friendship for life. Emily understood and respected our vision, and embraced it by elevating it to beyond what we could've hoped for. From our first meeting, Emily took the reins and weaved our song choices into beautiful story telling. Not only does she provide a robust catalog of songs prepared, but Emily also learned a select number of songs for us. We knew she captured us when she said, "I can tell who you are as a couple from your songs; you're very romantic and intimate, but you also don't take yourselves seriously." NAILED IT!!!
When the ceremony arrived, Emily truly showed us the artistry that she is gifted with. She told a story with the most stunning vocals and arrangements that turned our wedding into a happily ever beginning. And our guests to this day still bring up how she took everyone's breath away.
We walked away with not only a beautiful memory, but also a new friendship, and we look forward to many more moments of her artistry in our lives. Cheers!
We booked Emily for a wedding and were blown away by her performance and her clear passion for delivering the best possible experience for her clients. She learned "Predatory Wasp of the Palisades" and "XO" for my and my partner's processionals down the aisle, and having Emily perform these songs live was a highlight!
Emily is a talented artist!
Emily performed at our And I can honestly say that I am still buzzing from her performance. Hands down one of the best performers we’ve had in our stage. Humble and approachable, punctual and professional, she leveled our audience. Thank you Emily for what you do and we can’t wait to have you back!
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I booked Emily for my 40th birthday party which was on a rooftop in Hermosa Beach in late May. Emily was very prompt at getting back to me for booking the event, confirming what type of music, how to make the set-up work and the duration. When Emily showed up and starting plying, the whole vibe at the party turned as she has excellent music talent, a wide range of songs and really took the scene/ambiance to the next level. I couldn’t recommend Emily enough for any future events you may have that require live music.
Emily gave us the best engagement day memories to last us a lifetime. She did a gorgeous cover of our favorite rock song and was so amazing to work with overall. It was a breeze to plan and coordinate together beforehand, and on the actual day, she seamlessly executed everything so I could focus on being in the moment. She even made our date and time work despite having a gig super far away later in the evening. Beyond all this, she is insanely talented. I feel so grateful that we found someone with such a stunning voice - but with a huge heart and sweet spirit to match. Thank you, Emily!!!!
We hired Emily to play and sing at my Daughter’s wedding at the Santa Barbara courthouse. Emily left me speechless. She’s such a fabulous singer and guitarist. I highly recommend her. Vocals are amazing. Very professional and courteous.
My husband hired Emily for my 65th birthday as a surprise, what a gift Emily was. She was professional, kind, a great singer and guitarist. Emily entertained my party guest and I for 2 hours and we were all spellbound, she played all my favorites and most request that were made. My party was fantastic, and Emily made it extra special. I highly recommend Emily for your special events.
Emily is wonderfully warm, professional, so so talented and easy to work with. I surprised my husband for his 30th and had Emily come perform her beautiful voice for family and friends in our backyard and it was an absolutely perfect evening celebrating! She played all of my husbands favorite songs per request and it made for a lovely evening under the lights at our home. I would hire Emily again in a heartbeat! Highly recommend!
I can’t say enough good things about Emily! She was very easy to work with, and learned a few new songs for our wedding without hesitation! I wish we needed to hire her for another event so we could hear her sing again. We had so many compliments from our guests. Emily’s voice is AMAZING and I would hire her again, and again! Our only regret was that we didn’t get a picture with her and we were so busy running around that we didn't get to hear her entire set. Thank you again, Emily
My now husband and I contacted Emily to sing at our intimate wedding at the Santa Barbara Courthouse. She did an exceptional job with coordinating her singing to go with the flow of the ceremony perfectly. Her voice is angelic! She is truly very talented and I couldn’t have asked for better. She made our wedding ceremony super special. We were so happy with the turnout and would highly recommend her for weddings / special private events.
Emily was on time, sang what we wanted and help make my wife's 50th very fun and special. Thank you Emily!
Response from Emily Laliotis:
Thank you, Jeff! It was a pleasure playing for your guests in Orange County.
Emily was so great, she was a highlight of our wedding. Her beautiful music made the day so special and heartfelt. She is so kind and was such a joy to work with. She even learned two songs of my request for my ceremony. I am so happy to have hired Emily, I have nothing but praise and kind words. Please hire her for any event you might need. She is the best!
Response from Emily Laliotis:
Ashley, it was so special to be a part of this memorable day! I'm so glad to have been able to make this an easy, enjoyable process!
Emily is a consummate professional. Her voice is beautiful. She is flexible, peaceful, pleasant & punctual. I hired her to sing cover songs at a charity event & she sang all the songs I requested plus many others that were appropriate for the event. Her repertoire is extensive. At one point in the event, another musician had a technical problem & Emily knew just how to solve it to keep the show moving along. There is something about her that just sows an air of peace in the place she inhabits. Good vibrations & a great musician. A quality hire!
Response from Emily Laliotis:
Thank you so much, Amber! I am so glad to have been connected with your wonderful organization.
We hired Emily for our annual holiday party. She was prompt and professional from the very first message I sent her. It was very easy to communicate with Emily throughout the entire process. She arrived on time at the day of the event and we enjoyed her lovely voice and holiday tunes she played. She played an amazing list of holiday and contemporary songs. She was also open to taking song requests. We would definitely recommend her to our family and friends.
Response from Emily Laliotis:
It was a pleasure to bring cheer to your holiday party!
Emily has performed for us at The CAMP in Costa Mesa many times, and we always look forward to having her back. Her voice is beautiful, and we consistently get compliments about her performances from guests. Not only is she very talented, but she is also the sweetest and most trustworthy performer we have had. She is always on time with a smile.
Response from Emily Laliotis:
Thank you Jenna! I love playing in various capacities at the CAMP!
We loved having Emily perform during our wedding reception. She did exactly what we wanted. Emily was punctual and very professional. She helped deliver a nice classy ambience to our wedding reception and was very sweet to work with.
Response from Emily Laliotis:
Thank you so much Ken! It was lovely playing for the guests at your wedding. The pre-ceremony and cocktail hour music added so much to the atmosphere!
Price Range: $400 and up
Gig Length: 30 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $2,000,000 - Standard Liability Insurance with ability to add venues as additionally insured.
I play a wide variety of over 200 covers, ranging decades and genres. I typically cater my song selections to the crowd I'm serving, with everything from The Beatles to Elton John, Adele, Coldplay, etc. I typically ask my clients upon booking if they have any song requests or artists that they love. I often will learn 1-5 songs specifically for the client depending on the type of event and how much lead time I have. At the event itself, I gauge the energy of the room and add to the vibe with laid back or more high energy music. I love to take on-the-spot requests when I can, and play my original music upon request! Check out my song list in the photo gallery.
I am a singer-songwriter-performer with 10+ years of experience entertaining a wide variety of crowds. Performing is my passion, whether I'm the main focus or just setting a mood. I sing a wide variety of covers and originals that appeals to every age group, and would be thrilled to be a part of your upcoming event! I bring my own sound equipment, and can work with any set up. I want to work with you to make our event the best it can possibly be!
Get in contact with me about your event today!
I bring my own sound equipment that is suitable for indoor or outdoor entertainment. I require an approximately 5x5 area for my speaker, mic, and myself, though I can make almost any space work. My equipment has the ability to be totally battery powered, so I can operate in any environment. I bring a 25 foot extension cord to reach wherever the nearest power source is. In the event that the location does not have power, I will need to know 24 hours in advance to ensure my equipment is fully charged.
| March 30, 2024 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Concert |
| May 11, 2023 • 3:30pm - 4:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
*This is only a small sample*
Your Song - Elton John
Yellow - Coldplay
Drops of Jupiter - Train
Make You Feel My Love - Adele
Heart of Glass - Blondie
Hey Jude - The Beatles
Kiss Me - Sixpence None the Richer
Can't Help Falling in Love - Elvis
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
Dreams - The Cranberries
Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles
Harvest Moon - Neil Young
Can't Take My Eyes Off of You - Frankie Valli/Lauryn Hill
Dancing On My Own - Robyn
Original Music upon request
And so much more.....
My original music is influenced heavily by singer-songwriters such as Brandi Carlile, Joni Mitchell, Courtney Marie Andrews, John Prine, Dolly Parton, Adele, Anaïs Mitchell and Bon Iver.
5x5 area indoors or outdoors
Outlet access preferred but not required.
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