Need an amazing singer & acoustic guitar player for your special event? Denise Forney will exceed your expectations. She hails from West Des Moines, Iowa & entertains in central Iowa at area patios, festivals, farmers markets, and special private parties. Her acoustic guitar playing set includes everything from Ed Sheeran, Adele & Christina Perry to throwbacks from the 70's & 80's - James Taylor, Dan Fogleberg, & Journey). Best part is she takes YOUR requests to play the music YOU want to hear. She is friendly and engaging with any audience. You will LOVE listening to her beautiful voice & laid back picking style of the guitar. Contact her to play for your upcoming event today!
Very good interaction with audience of all ages (toddlers to elderly). Our event was a community block party sponsored by our church and Denise made the event a huge success. We would book her again.
Response from Denise Forney, singing guitarist:
Thank you very much for having me. You have a great church community and I enjoyed playing for your event!
Denise was kind, courteous and knowledgeable. We had a 40th bday for my wife that had adults and kids. The kids wanted to interact with Denise and she was very KIND and COURTEOUS to let them sing with her. Denise was extremely KNOWLEDGEABLE with songs. She even played a few songs on the fly that she has not played before. Music was great! She played the perfect songs for us. She was able to cover decades of music. Thanks Denise!
She did a great job - love her music and her style!! Would (and will) book again!
Response from Denise Forney, singing guitarist:
Many thanks for your kind review! I would love to play for you again!! Thank you for inspiring me with your speech last night.
Denise did an awesome job at our ceremony. We sent her youtube clips of songs we liked and wanted played. She played exactly what we asked for and everyone loved the music she provided. She made our ceremony better than we thought. would recommend her highly. Thanks!!
Response from Denise Forney, singing guitarist:
Thank you.... it was my honor to play for such a beautiful couple and your ceremony was lovely.
I appreciate your kind review and being able to be a part of such a special day in your life!!
Denise Forney
Very professional, she met with bride and groom to plan out music for the service and delivered a wonderful performance!
Response from Denise Forney, singing guitarist:
Thank you for the lovely review. I enjoyed playing for your special day. What a beautiful wedding!
I recently hired Denise for a surprise 10 year anniversary party I had for my wife. Having never hired a singer before I wasn't sure what to expect. We spoke a little before the event and she seemed like the right person for the party. She brought all her own equipment, was very professional, and played a wide range of music that everyone liked. We would absolutely hire Denise again.
Response from Denise Forney, singing guitarist:
Thank you for the opportunity! It was a wonderful anniversary surprise and I was honored to be a part of it!
Denise
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 30 - 60 minutes
Languages: English
Acoustic guitar music
Beautiful harmony
Engaging stories
Original music
Denise Forney is a female acoustic guitar player & singer/songwriter that provides music for the special events in your life. Denise has sung and played on patios, at weddings, funerals, festivals, outdoor celebrations, memorial services, fundraising events, and can play anywhere else where music can add to the ambience of your special occasion.
We have our own sound equipment, microphones, plug ins, etc.
| August 07, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Festival |
| May 29, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
| October 02, 2017 • 3:30pm - 7:00pm | Fundraiser |
| September 23, 2017 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| August 14, 2016 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| August 11, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Festival |
| May 06, 2016 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
| June 20, 2015 • 3:00pm - 7:00pm | Graduation |
| August 02, 2014 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
Pop/Country
Rainy Days and Mondays
Fire and Rain
Rihannon
The House that Built Me
White Liar
Blue Sky
At Last
I Don't Believe You
Lost In Love
Brighter Than the Sun
Walk Away Joe
Christian Contemporary
Hold My Heart
By Your Side
Revelation Song
Praise You in This Storm
Blessings
Originals from new CD release "Lessons Learned":
You Are Mine
Walk Away (the Recovery Song)
Beatitudes
How Long
Lessons Learned
Thank You Mom
Little Baby Boy
Broken
Read Jeremiah
Pop - Carpenters, James Taylor, Colbie Caillet, Pink, Abba
Country - Miranda Lambert, Faith Hill,
Christian Contemporary - Amy Grant, Tenth Avenue North, Mercy Me, Kari Jobe
Two vocal microphones, guitar amp
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