The Elegant Harp
- West Palm Beach, FL
- Harpist
- 43 Verified Bookings
Joyann R. said “We used the elegant harp trio harp, violon, and cello for our April 1st wedding for pre-ceremony, ceremony, and cocktail hour at an outdoor venue. The…”
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Bobby Speed is a former Columbia and Capitol Records Recording Artist.He is a Keyboardist /Multi-instrumentalist; songwriter, performer and producer whose past appearances have included such artists as Ray Parker Jr., Roger Troutman, Rick James, Kix, and New Horizons.
He has received honorable mention at The American Film Festival for his soundtrack created for a documentary on MS (a conjunctive of Jerry’s Telethon). Other musical associations include Ritchie Sanbora (Bon Jovi), Rudy Szarzo (Whitesnake), Steve Whiteman (Kix), Lari Goss (Grammy Award Winning Producer), and George Atwell(a Michael Jackson arranger). He is available to perform at your special event.Yacht Club, Art Opening, etc
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Price Range: $400.00 - $2,000 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 300 minutes
Languages: English
Unions: NO
As a solo artist Mr. Speed has the kind a musical performances that leave audiences emotionally
filled. His keyboard work is amazing and his music contains such that the listener understands his artistic tapestry of music. He relates to the audience and always brings his professional best.
Bobby Speed is a keyboardist/multi-instrumentalist, song-writer, performer and producer whose past appearances have included such artists as Ray Parker Jr., Roger Troutman, Rick James, Kix, and New Horizons.
He has received honorable mention at The American Film Festival for his soundtrack created for a documentary on MS (a conjunctive of Jerry’s Telethon) and he is also a former Columbia and Capitol Records Recording Artist.(Columbia - New Horizons and Capitol - Sun)
Bobby’s musical associations read like a Rock Who’s Who list. Ritchie Sanbora (Bon Jovi), Rudy Szarzo (Whitesnake), Steve Whiteman (Kix), Eric Schabacker (Producer-Judas Priest), Lari Goss (Grammy Award Winning Producer), and George Atwell (a Michael Jackson arranger), are just a few of the people with whom he has performed or have heard of Speed's material.
Bobby Speed’s first group Bobby Speed and The Amenders(on Azra International Records)was a power group under the radar. Hitting the charts in the Nederlands on ZRO’s Metal Show 106.2FM.
The band debuted a special logo shaped picture disc with 500 actually autographed by the band. Now these disc's are proving to be a collector’s item along with other major rockers such as Gene Simmons (KISS), Scorpions, David Lee Roth, Led Zepplin, and Van Halen.
The group also hit VH-1 and played concerts with Steve Miller, Rick Ocasek, Kix, and battled White Lion on 97.9 WNCI and won on (Yes No Radio).
Mr. Speed is currently signed to Razzor Records and has a debut CD entitled “SPEED The Project…” with his band SPEED which will soon be available for release.
Bobby Speed has had 5 years of classical training and 5 years of training in jazz improvisation. He is therefore equally able to perform solo engagements.
The artist is available for status and ambiance performances such as: Cocktail parties, country clubs, receptions, yacht parties and many other places.
He can be hired as a solo entertainer performing original material.
Bobby Speed perfect for accompanist positions such as: Choirs, dance classes, musical theatre rehearsals, church services, cabaret singers, voice lessons,and so forth.
Mr. Speed is a skilled craftsmen who has been hired for keyboard sessions in the studio as well as being hired as a keyboardist for national bands on tour.
Please feel free to contact him for your professional keyboard needs.
Mr. Speed would prefer to work with a baby grand piano on location. He can work out other arrangements per situation.
Should he be performing in a venue with lighting color of fills can be discussed per event.
He would like air conditioning and if not, a fan should be provided for dressing room and performances. (Especially in summertime)
Mr. Speed does not drink alcohol nor smoke however he would like a soda such as ginger ale or 7-up.
He would prefer a dressing room when possible.
Set list is determined per performance request.
Mr. Speed has been likened to the fusion greats such as David Sancious and Herbie Hancock for his incredible keyboard and syth. speed.
Bobby Speed's influences have come from artists such as: Burt Bacharach,Carol King,Henry Mancini,and Jan Hammer.
Keyboard or Piano / Amp and Cables / I can Provide if absolutely necessary / Fan or Air Conditioning / Lights if needed
Joyann R. said “We used the elegant harp trio harp, violon, and cello for our April 1st wedding for pre-ceremony, ceremony, and cocktail hour at an outdoor venue. The…”
Richard J. L. said “What a lovely addition to our evening this music was… very easy setup, and she knew all of the music types we had requested. A definite Recommendation!”
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