Matt Shockley
- Laguna Niguel, CA
- Singing Guitarist
- 16 Verified Bookings
Yessica N. said “Matt was amazing! He has excellent communication skills. He is super friendly and just completely amazing! Everyone at our event enjoyed and loved his…”
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Hey there! Are you looking for someone to set the tone for your event? Be the soothing background music? Provide some entertainment while people can still hold a conversation? I’m your gal! Singing while playing keyboard, I sing soulful, contemporary ambience music. I can do pop covers, soul, jazz standards, or a mixture of all of these. Think Adele, Alicia Keys, Colbie Callait, Sara Bareilles and Norah Jones. Solo gigging for 14 years, I have an extensive repertoire and can take requests for any event. Please let me make YOUR event special. I cannot wait to work with you!
If you’re looking for Celine Dion, Sarah Barilles, and Norah Jones vibes - Kimberly is your gal! Her vocal and piano performance will 100% increase the classiness of your event!
Not only was Kimberly the perfect addition to my wedding as a musician, she was gracious, professional, and added to the cheer of the occasion. Anyone looking for live music for any occasion, especially the special ones would massively benefit from having Kimberly be a part of it.
Kimberly Knighton’s voice is like a calming salve for the soul and perfect for any occasion.
I’ve heard Kimberly sing and play in multiple concerts and venues and she is nothing put excellent. Her talent is unmatched and her voice is literally angelic. Plus she is incredibly kind.
Kimberly is an outstanding musician and vocalist. I highly recommend booking her for your event!
Response from Kimberly Knighton:
Thank you so much! I appreciate your kindness and how easy it was to work with you. 😊
We hired Kimberly for our wedding ceremony and have nothing but positive things to say. Her voice accompanied by her piano playing was magical. She performed the songs we requested flawlessly and her performance was everything we were looking for. Thank you Kimberly for providing such beautiful music to the happiest moment of my life.
Response from Kimberly Knighton:
I’m so happy for you and grateful I was able to be part of your special day! ❤️
She was great professional and all around amazing
I posted on Thumbtack that I was looking for an acoustic guitarist for a 75 - 100 person cocktail hour to play for just an hour. Kimberly reached out to me and asked if I would consider an keyboardist. I am so thankful she did. As this was a charity event, the fee fit nicely into my budget and it was the perfect background music for people to mingle and hear some great songs we all recognize. THANK YOU, Kimberly.
Response from Kimberly Knighton:
So glad it all worked out for you! Thanks for the kind words!
She did n amazing job. Great voice and able to play a wide range of songs. I will be telling others about her.
Response from Kimberly Knighton:
It was such a pleasure to play for your anniversary. Thank you for including me in your lovely event!
One of the greatest voices out there, and even better, she does it with genuine feeling and raw emotion. Listening to her voice is like coming home after a long day.
I've been lucky enough to see Kimberly work her musical magic across a myriad of stages from weddings to concert halls. No matter the size of the venue, she consistently draws her audience in with powerful but intimate vocals and stunning piano arrangements. Her repetoir includes contemporary takes on classics as well as stunning original material. Time and time again, Kimberly has proven to be a master of her craft, adding impactful musical moments to any setting she enters.
I asked Kimberly to play for a work event after seeing her live with friends. She has an amazing voice, amazing talent on the piano, professional demeanor and I can’t recommend her enough!
Kimberly has a beautiful, heart-felt voice. She has a way of connecting with her audience that draws you in.
Kimberly did a great job in elevating the experience of our in-store event.
I’ve had Kimberly play at multiple of my events, and she’s always been just what we need! Kimberly is incredibly talented (think Sarah Barellas/Celine Dion), warm, classy, and personal. If you’re looking for any of those things at your event, she’s your girl!
Kimberly sang at our wedding reception and she was Amazing!!! Stunningly beautiful voice that captivated the attention of all of our guests. She was wonderful to work with. Would definitely recommend!!!
She played an assortment of music and did such a great job!!
Kimberly was great! The experience from the bid to the end of her singing was great. Everything was great!
Price Range: $400 and up
Gig Length: 30 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
If you hire me, you will get an incredibly easy experience. I will come prepared with a set list to fit your event and I only require minimal space and set up. I also provide all of my own equipment, including sound. I've received many compliments on how my music has set the tone and ambience for events and I pride myself on being able to add to the occasion without taking center stage. I'm happy to learn songs specific to your occasion and I will play songs from all popular genres. Let me make your next event special!
Kimberly is no stranger to performing. She has been playing and singing for audiences for the past 20 years and has also recorded 3 albums of original music. In addition to a degree in music, she spent 3 years in Nashville pursuing the singer/songwriter dream, writing and singing with other artists to hone her craft. With over 150 songs in her repertoire, she has had hundreds of performances under her belt and loves to make each one special. Kimberly has done it all: restaurants, weddings, corporate events, wine parties, cocktail hour, you name it! She loves to take requests and play a variety of popular songs from pop/soul to rock to country to jazz standards. She would love sing for you!
All I need is to be close to an outlet and have enough space for my microphone and keyboard. I will bring the rest!
October 23, 2024 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Dinner Party |
November 19, 2022 • 7:00pm - 9:30pm | Cocktail Party |
July 14, 2022 • 3:00pm - 5:30pm | Say It With Music |
June 16, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
March 21, 2022 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
February 19, 2022 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Anniversary Party |
January 07, 2021 • 7:30pm - 7:45pm | Sporting Event |
December 12, 2020 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Holiday Party |
October 17, 2020 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Birthday Party |
December 18, 2018 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Reception |
December 01, 2018 • 7:30pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
This is an example of a 2 hour set for a wedding:
God Only Knows - Beach Boys
My Girl - Temptations
Riptide - Vance Joy
State of Grace - Taylor Swift
To Make You Feel My Love - Bob Dylan
You Are the Reason - Calum Scott
Like I'm Gonna Lose You - Meghan Trainor
Better Together - Jack Johnson
The Longest Time - Billy Joel
Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis
If I Ain't Got You - Alicia Keys
Better Place - Rachel Platten
I Choose You - Sara Bareilles
Yellow - Coldplay
One and Only - Adele
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
At Last - Etta James
You Make My Dreams Come True - Hall and Oates
You Are The Best Thing - Ray LaMontagne
I'm Always Gonna Love You - Jon McLaughlin
The Nearness of You - Norah Jones
Use Somebody - Kings of Leon
When the Stars Go Blue - Tim McGraw
Love Me Tender - Elvis
Before You - Jon McLaughlin
Stay With You - John Legend
God Gave Me You - Dave Barnes
La Vie En Rose - Louis Armstrong
From the Ground Up - Dan + Shay
A World With You - Jason Mraz
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
Lucky - Jason Mraz and Colbie Callait
Wink and a Smile - Harry Connick Jr.
Come Away With Me - Norah Jones
When You Love Someone - Bryan Adams
I'll Follow You - Jon McLaughlin
The Luckiest - Ben Folds
Sara Bareilles
Norah Jones
Carole King
Billy Joel
Adele
Celine Dion
Whitney Houston
Sarah Maclachlan
Ingrid Michaelson
Kina Grannis
When performing with my keyboard, I just need to be close to an outlet to plug in.
A power source so I can plug in my keyboard and sound.
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