Laura Dishong
Performances
At Dîner en Blanc Philadelphia, 2021
At Harvest Grill, Moorestown, NJ
At Wilma Theater, Philadelphia, PA
At Laurel Creek Country Club, Moorestown, NJ
At Philadelphia Mills, Philadelphia, PA
At home with my family, Moorestown, NJ
Night of 1000 Kates at Union Transfer, Philadelphia, PA
I really enjoy doing performances of all kinds. I love to play music to create a special soundscape for gatherings. I've spent many years playing in venues large and small throughout the Delaware Valley, creating music to make special occasions more memorable. I offer music for many kinds of special events: Concerts, Parties, Anniversaries, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Memorial Services, Fundraisers, Grand Openings, Retirements, and other festive occasions.
As a former casino harpist, I play a wide variety of music to accommodate all kinds of musical tastes: Pop, Rock, Folk, Classical, Jazz, and Country. With thousands of songs in my repertoire, people can find selections that suit their tastes.
In addition to special songs, some might choose special instrumentation. Perhaps you'd like a duo, trio, or even a band? I have many options available. My husband Mark Dishong is a talented organist and pianist. Our daughter Eleanor Dishong is a fine violinist and singer. We also have access to many other excellent musicians who play instruments like flute, cello, guitar, drums, and trumpet. Whatever you choose, solo or combo, I will strive to make sure you have what GigMasters website deemed as a "Five Star" experience!
What others say:
"Everyone at the party enjoyed hearing you play. I have been receiving calls all week. You have such a wonderful talent, and your beautiful personality really enhances it. Thanks again!"
-Eileen Maguire, anniversary party hostess
"Laura's music added tremendous depth to the event. Months later, I'm still receiving comments about how beautiful her music is."
-The Reverend Ryan Paetzold
"You [Laura] played at a surprise birthday party in Cape May for my very good friend. It was so nice to hear the beautiful music as we enjoyed a wonderful meal. Thank you!"
-Donna Haar, party guest
"Laura played at a very intimate gathering held at my parents' home for guests who could not attend my wedding. One guest, my mother's best friend, Debbie, had missed the 'big day' because she was battling cancer. We had photos and a video to watch while Laura played her harp. It felt very elegant and special. But then a most unforgettable thing happened. In a very spontaneous moment, Laura gave Debbie an impromptu harp lesson. Unbeknownst to me, Debbie had an unfulfilled wish to play the harp. I will never forget the joyous expression on Debbie's face as she carefully cradled Laura's harp, while Laura guided Debbie's hands across the strings. It is my favorite memory of Debbie. She passed a few short months later. Laura is not only a consummate artist, but a generous, caring spirit. Thank you for enriching our lives and making our dreams come true!"
-Heather Stuebe, bride
Musical Selections for Laura T. Dishong
This is a sampling of the music that I do. I play thousands of songs. If you don’t see what you like, please ask.
An asterisk * means the piece may be played and sung if you wish
Popular Hits
“Golden Hour” by JVKE, “What Was I Made For?’ and “I Love You” by Billie Eilish; “Blank Space” and “Love Song” by Taylor Swift, "Baby, Can I Hold You?" by Tracy Chapman, "This Woman's Work", "Running Up That Hill" and "And Dream of Sheep" by Kate Bush, “Theme From Game of Thrones”, “Africa” by Toto, “A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri, “Iris” by the Goo Goo Dolls, “Thinking Out Loud” and “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran, “Count on Me” and “Just The Way You Are” by Bruno Mars, “Falling Slowly” from Once, “Yellow”, “Clocks”, “The Scientist” and “Viva La Vida” by Coldplay, “”La Vie En Rose” by Edith Piaf/Madeline Peyroux, “Seasons of Love” from Rent, “Come Away With Me” and “Don’t Know Why” by Norah Jones, “I Hope You Dance” by Lee-Ann Womack, “Time to Say Goodbye” and “The Prayer” by Andrea Bocceli, “Breathe” by Faith Hill, “New York, New York” and “My Way” by Frank Sinatra, “To Make You Feel My Love”, “Love Song” and “Hello” by Adele, “My Heart Will Go On”* from Titanic, “The Secret Garden” by Bruce Springsteen, “The Power of Love”, “You Look Wonderful Tonight”, “Grow Old Along With Me”*, “The Wind Beneath My Wings” from Beaches, “The Rose”, “I Will Remember You” and “Angel” by Sarah McLachan, “Stairway to Heaven”, “Whiter Shade of Pale”, “Hide and Seek” by Imogen Heap, “Love Song” by The Cure, “Man on the Moon” and “Nightswimming” by REM, “All I Have to do is Dream” by the Everly Brothers, “With or Without You” and “One” by U2, “Bittersweet Symphony” by the Rolling Stones/Verve Pipe, “From This Moment On”, “Love is Here to Stay”, “So Amazing”, “Endless Love”, “When Doves Cry”, “Space Oddity”, “Fields of Gold” and more.
From The Beatles
“Eight Days a Week”*, “The Long and Winding Road”*, “And I Love Her”*, “Yesterday”, “This Boy”, “Something”, “Here, There and Everywhere”, “Across the Universe”, “I Will”, “Till There Was You”
From Elvis
“Love Me Tender”*, “I Can’t Help Falling in Love With You”*, “Hawaiian Wedding Song”*
The Songs of Nat King Cole
“Unforgettable”*, “Too Young”*, “Autumn Leaves”*, “Love is the Thing”*, “I Remember You”*, “Answer Me”, “A Blossom Fell”, “Love Letters”, “When I Fall in Love”*, “Mona Lisa”* and more!
From Broadway
“Think of Me”*, “Music of the Night”, “Angel of Music”, “All I Ask of You”, “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina”*, “You Must Love Me”*, “Memory”, “Pie Jesu”, “I Don’t Know How to Love Him”, “If I Loved You”*, “You’ll Never Walk Alone”, “The Sound of Music”*, “Edelweiss”*, “Morning Hymn”, “My Favorite Things”, “Hello, Young Lovers”*, “Getting to Know You”, “We Kiss in a Shadow”, “Dites-Moi”, “Some Enchanted Evening”, “Love, Look Away”, “You Are Beautiful”, “Bring Him Home”*, “Castle On A Cloud”*, “A Little Fall Of Rain”*, “Who Am I?”, “Sunrise, Sunset”, “Matchmaker”, “Bewitched”, “Seasons of Love” from Rent; “Married”, and more
From Enya
Watermark- “Sail Away”, “On Your Shore”*, “When Evening Falls”*, “Exile”*, “Watermark”
Shepherd Moons- “Shepherd Moons”, “Caribbean Blue”*, “Angeles”*, “How Can I Keep From Singing”*
Disney Favorites
“Beauty and the Beast”, “Can You Feel the Love Tonight”*, “Candle on the Water”*, “Be Our Guest”, “With a Smile and a Song”*, “A Whole New World”*, “Baby Mine”*, and many more.
Famous Classical Melodies
“Claire de Lune”, “Arioso”, “Ave Maria”*, “Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring”*, “St. Anthony’s Chorale”, “Theme from Dvorak’s New World Symphony”, “Caro Mio Ben”*, “La Donna E Mobile”, “Ode to Joy”, “Pachebel Canon”, “Greensleeves”, “Calm is the Night”, “Pavane”, “Barcarolle”, “Lauda”, “Spagnoletta” and many more.
Irish Favorites
“Danny Boy”*, “My Wild Irish Rose”*, “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling”*, “Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms”, “Sally Gardens”, “Castle of Dromore”, “She Moved Through the Fair”*, “Shule Aroon”*, “Wild Mountain Thyme”*, “Carrighfergus”, “Give Me Your Hand”, and many more!
Italian Favorites
“Quando, Quando, Quando”, “Come Prima”, “Come Back to Sorrento”, “Arrivederci Roma”, “Isle of Capri”, “Quando M’Innamoro”, “Chi Baba”, “Bella Notte”, “That’s Amore”, “Santa Lucia”, “La Donna e Mobile”, “Time to Say Goodbye”, “Barcarolle”, “Tarantella”, “Funniculi, Funnicula”, “Godfather Theme”, “Romeo and Juliet Theme”
Scottish Favorites
“My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose”*,“Loch Tay Boat Song”, “Skye Boat Song” (Outlander Theme) and many more.