La Vie En Rose
- New York City, NY
- Wedding Band
- 50 Verified Bookings
Loic C. said “Violette and her band were great, very professional and talented”
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Energetic chanteuse, accordionist, pianist, bandleader, composer and Broadway alum. Repertoire includes French, Italian, German (Oktoberfest), Latin, jazz, classical, pop, rock and R&B. Bachelors in voice & piano performance from Bard College. Toured Central & South America & performed at the 71st annual Tony Awards. Along with my versatile solo performance I also perform events with my cabaret soul party band “Toot Sweet,” - your own personal juke box!
Mary is truly a star! Not only does she have a breathtaking voice and captivating stage presence, but her ability to play ANYthing on the accordion left us speechless. She was the perfect partner for our event. Bravo, Mary!
We had the pleasure of having Mary perform at our recent corporate event, and their talent was simply astounding. Without a doubt, this accordion player added a touch of elegance and charm to our event, making it a memorable experience for all. Mary went above and beyond to accommodate and for that we thank you!
Mary was exceptional. We hired her to play at a birthday party for small kids. Not just ambient background noise, Mary brought an amazing energy with her music that really made the party memorable and fantastic for the kids and their parents. As an added treat, she was so great with the children and dedicated some special time to some kids songs and activities. In addition, she went out of her way to be flexible with her schedule. She really made the party and we were so glad to have booked her.
Response from Mary Spencer Knapp:
Thank you, Mark!
We were just lucky enough to book Mary for a corporate Oktoberfest event and she was fantastic! Extremely prompt and professional, and flexible as details were changing. She was not only a pleasure to coordinate with, but her performance was fantastic and really brought the entire event together! Her music selection was diverse and exciting (I didn't know I needed to hear I'm Coming Out on accordion and now I don't want to hear anything else!), she's got a beautiful voice, awesome costumes, and my employees are still talking about the event! Couldn't be happier, and can't wait to work with her and her crew again in the very near future!
Response from Mary Spencer Knapp:
Thanks so much for the kind words!
Perfect for our event. Her accordion and singing were a great hit and gots lots of compliments from the guests
A charming person plays a flawless accordian with warmth and nuance.
The voice of an angel.
Do it.
We hired Mary Spencer Knapp to play at our daughter's bridal shower with a Beauty and the Beast theme. She is incredibly talented and the consumate professional. Her music really gave our celebration such a special ambiance that we will never forget. I would highly recommend hiring Mary for any event you may have!
Response from Mary Spencer Knapp:
Thank you so much for the kind words! It was my pleasure.
Mary played an hour's worth of music that provided the perfect backdrop to a cocktail hour celebrating a major birthday. She was extremely professional in all aspects of the engagement from booking through performance. At a time when people need to celebrate, she made the event special and memorable.
Response from Mary Spencer Knapp:
Thank you, Rick! I had a lovely time performing for you and your guests.
All the best,
Mary
Mary lived up to all of my expectations. She handled my many requests. She ebbed with the flow of some environmental circumstances (sun, Covid, loud crowd). I would HIGHLY recommend Mary for any event. She’s too notch and will elevate any occasion.
Response from Mary Spencer Knapp:
Thank you, Amy! It was a lovely party and your family was great!
Sincerely,
Mary
Mary was wonderful! She thoroughly entertained and delighted our gathering of family and friends who ranged in age from 4 months to 91 years. She is enthusiastic and engaging and her voice is beautiful. We appreciated her skill with the accordion and were in awe of her ability to sing, smile, play, and dance simultaneously. We highly recommend Mary and are grateful for her professionalism. She put the icing on the cake for this 90th birthday celebration.
Response from Mary Spencer Knapp:
Thank you for these kind words Nancy. It was my great pleasure performing for your family!
Sincerely,
Mary
Mary played at our wedding just last week. I really wanted an accordion player to bring that European vibe, my parents are from Poland. She played a variety of types of music, with enthusiasm and joy. It really made us happy, especially after trying to plan a wedding during such a horrible year. Many guests told me how much they loved her music and the vibe she brought with her. I highly recommend her, we are both super happy we hired Mary!
This was an amazing performance! Mary and Doug entertained or Oktoberfest family party, and it was a great hit!! We all loved them and the music!! They are excellent artists and entertainers! They played a varied repertoire with a lot of international songs, plenty of Oktoberfest tunes and even some children songs. They came dressed up in Bavarian attire, which added Even more charm to their performance. It was a wonderful event and all the guests loved them. Thank you!
Response from Mary Spencer Knapp:
Thank you so much for having us, Carla, and for this wonderful review! We had an excellent time playing for you and your guests. Sincerely, Mary & Doug
We had Mary play for our impromptu park wedding, and she really made our special day even more special!! From the first, she was so easy to work with and book, and helped us create medleys of songs that represented both of us. Her voice is amazing and she has great presence. She was heard clearly by the 15 or so people we had in person, and the 40+ we had via Zoom. Mary handled all of our requests with kindness and professionalism, including social distancing guidelines to make us and our guests feel safe. We recommend her for anything! Thank you Mary!
Mary was hired to do a quick happy birthday performance for my sister's birthday. Not only was the performance a huge hit, but Mary was flexible (we had to switch dates because of Tropical Storm Faye and the rain), and professional. We asked for something theatrical and exuberant - she came in a red tutu with a big hair bow and wowed with her over-the-top Edith Piaff. Wonderful performance, great connection to her audience. Would hire her again in a second.
Response from Mary Spencer Knapp:
Thank you for this wonderful review, Liz! We had a great time :)
Mary wowed us all. She played love songs for three hours at our Valentine’s Day party and sang in several languages. Her voice is magic and everyone was enthralled with this new way of seeing the accordion. She was a pleasure to deal with in every way and we will definitely have her back for another event
Response from Mary Spencer Knapp:
Thank you, Katherine! It was an absolute pleasure.
Mary was incredibly professional and beyond talented. Thank you so much!
My daughter and her friends enjoyed Mary’s accordion playing and music at her 10th birthday party. Mary played music to accompany the children’s games at the party and demonstrated fantastic improvisational skills. She interacted brilliantly with kids and adults at the party. I warmly recommend her!!
Price Range: Contact for rates
Unions: AFM, Actor's Equity
A dynamic and highly entertaining performance. I am a master of singing in many languages and styles (French, Spanish, Italian, German to name a few) and love to dance with my accordion! My experience as an actor-musician on Broadway and playing in many different styles of bands (rock, cumbia, children's music) has made me an extremely versatile performer and a great fit for any occasion - from children's birthdays to funerals to corporate events to weddings to holiday parties.
Mary Spencer Knapp is a multi-instrumentalist, actor and composer based in Brooklyn. She is director/front woman of cabaret soul band Toot Sweet and its accompanying web series, Toot Sweet’s Variety Show. She is also founder of The Nightingale Fam, a children’s music entertainment and education project. Mary was an original Broadway cast member of Tony award-winning show Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 and has toured South and Central America as accordionist and backing vocalist for Dominican singer Irka Mateo. Mary has released three full-length albums of original music and is currently working on her fourth.
My sound needs depend on the venue. If it is an intimate gathering I can perform completely acoustically. If it is a large or outdoor venue I will usually require some kind of PA system. I have a traveling PA system if the venue does not provide it.
February 14, 2024 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Holiday Party |
June 15, 2023 • 4:30pm - 9:30pm | Corporate Event |
May 11, 2023 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
March 18, 2023 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
December 15, 2022 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
October 20, 2022 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
October 06, 2022 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Cocktail Party |
June 11, 2022 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Bridal Shower |
May 23, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
October 01, 2021 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
September 18, 2021 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Birthday Party |
September 17, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
September 04, 2021 • 2:00pm - 2:30pm | Birthday Party |
May 01, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Reception |
October 24, 2020 • 12:00pm - 2:30pm | Birthday Party |
August 22, 2020 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
July 26, 2020 • 9:00am - 9:30am | Wedding Ceremony |
July 10, 2020 • 3:00pm - 3:15pm | Birthday Party |
February 14, 2020 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Dinner Party |
November 23, 2019 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Cocktail Party |
October 24, 2019 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Holiday Party |
September 22, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
July 21, 2018 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Children's Birthday Party |
July 14, 2018 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Fair |
June 02, 2018 • 8:00pm - 9:30pm | Fundraiser |
My repertoire is extensive. Just let me know what you're looking for!
Edith Piaf, Kurt Weill, Lotte Lenya, Patti Smith, Joni Mitchell, Jimi Hendrix, Madonna, James Brown, The Beatles, Aretha Franklin... to name a few :)
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