Ken De Angelis and soprano Julie Ziavras perform as soloists or as a duo presenting acoustic folk, ballads, international and world music, light rock, pop, classical, religious, spiritual songs, standards, accompanied by guitars, accordion or piano. Perfect for weddings and parties.
Baystate Medical Center hired Julie to sing for our Celebration of Life memorial service honoring our patients who died while in hospice care.
The time,care and attention to detail she provided to bring comfort to grieving families was exceptional. The songs she carefully selected were meaningful and her voice was absolutely beautiful! We would hire her again.
Thank you Julie, it was a pleasure meeting you.
Sydney Gozzi
Bereavement Coordinator, Baystate Hospice and
Pediatric Palliative Care.
Response from Ken and Julie Folk Duo:
Sydney, thank you for your lovely and kind words. It would be a pleasure to sing for you again. The work you do is awe inspiring. All the best.
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 40 - 240 minutes
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Greek
Insurance: upon request
Unions: ASCAP
"Thank you so much for making last night's concert such a resounding success! I can't tell you how many people came up to me during the course of the evening saying what a wonderful time they were having. It was truly a "Unison" evening, combining talented artistry and the spirit of community. Thanks from everyone at Unison!" UNISON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, New Paltz, NY
"A pair of delightful composer/folksingers…their eclectic selections of original songs and adaptations of other people’s work featured gentle harmony and beautiful resonance. Their lilting songs filled the caf and captivated the audience. Each song had a story or connection to it that made their short set vivid and riveting." -Richard Ross, The River Reporter
"You guys have a beautiful sound and your songs are wonderful..." Jon Stein, WT
"Ken and Julie offer acoustic folk with engaging musical composition, and sincere, heartfelt lyrics delivered with sensitivity. Reminiscent of the musical stylings of Peter, Paul & Mary, Harry Chapin, and Simon and Garfunkel." (link hidden).
"Their harmonies are pure and sweet, and their lyrics thought provoking. They say that music soothes the savage beast. When you hear these two sing and play together you will know why the phrase was coined." -Bodles Opera House
Ken DeAngelis and Soprano Julie Ziavras appear either as a duo or as soloists accompanying themselves on guitars or piano. The critically acclaimed duo perform on the concert stage, for wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, special events and receptions. They sing in a large variety of styles, genres and languages and honor special song requests.
Soprano Julie Ziavras is a classically trained soprano with years of experience as a soloist in concert and is an experienced church singer for weddings and funerals. Julie holds both bachelor and master's degrees in voice from the Manhattan School of Music, described by the NYTimes as “an estimable vocalist.”
KEN AND JULIE have appeared in concert and at folk venues throughout the Hudson Valley, NY, the New York metropolitan area and their music is heard internationally. "Together they make wonderfully detailed music that features evocative lyrics, lovely harmonies and melodies that stay with you long after you hear them." (Steve Israel, Times Herald Record). "Ken and Julie: love, energy, songwriting talent, two great and diverse voices... the pure talent of DeAngelis and Ziavras combine to generate some real gems, sparkling with energy and life." (Cindy Hill, (link hidden).
Recommendations provided upon request.
Ken and Julie can provide their own sound equipment for halls seating up to 1000 people. We are always careful not to be too loud and to keep the volume at an intimate listening level.
We can also contact and perform with additional instrumentalists, as requested.
| May 03, 2017 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
Folk ballads and traditional songs
International folk music
Classical music for singing
Music from Broadway musicals
Irish, Italian, Jewish, Greek ethnic music
International and traditional music accompanied by accordion.
Christmas Party/Christmas favorites
Church hymns, ceremonial music and liturgical music
Classical arias and songs, wedding songs such as Ave Maria, Panis Angelicus.
Show music, Musical theater and standards
Light popular music of the 60's and 70's.
| Ken DeAngelis | founder |
| Julie Ziavras | co-founder |
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