D'n'A Music

Sunday, January 31, 2016

Weddings

If you are planning a wedding, consider live music from D'n'A. Select from our wide repertoire of musical styles and instruments, add a personalized touch with one or two special songs, or music from your heritage, and D'n'A will put together an assortment of background music perfectly suited to your venue, personality and general vision of your wedding.

Musical combinations available:

Two violins

Violin & guitar

Two violins & guitar

Two violins & cello

Additional instrument options for duet or trio (with violin):

bagpipes, banjo, trumpet, harp, recorder, viola de gamba, double bass, vocals

We are happy to play along with someone musical you plan to include in your wedding. We can arrange with you or between musicians to organize specifics. Any instrument or vocalist is possible, and we love participating in this type of venture.

Make your wedding playlist from our wide repertoire:

Classical
18th & 19th century airs & waltzes
Celtic (Irish, Scottish, French-Canadian)
French & Italian café / cabaret
Beatles, pop & jazz standards
Americana fiddle tunes (banjo!)
Scandinavian (Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland)
Jewish & Eastern European
Renaissance / Medieval

D'n'A can contribute to the overall theme or general ambiance. (We have costumes/historical dress for each genre.) Highlight your ethnic heritage in a subtle or a serious way. You can create any combination you choose from our genres.

WEDDING PACKAGES

All packages include sound system, one in-depth meeting to discuss musical selections and wedding details, email consultations, and travel within 25 miles of Eugene/Springfield. Deposit due upon signing of contract (50% due at signing, remainder due just before wedding, or another arrangement).

Ceremony only:

(Includes special music for bride's processional, bridal party processional, additional music during ceremony, 20 minutes of prelude music before ceremony, and 10 minutes of music just after the ceremony.)

Duet $350

Trio $500

Ceremony & cocktail hour: (most popular package!)

Ceremony as stated above, then an extra hour of music immediately after the ceremony. Works best when the reception is at or very close to the same venue. This option gives a little more music than just the ceremony, and the bridal couple gets to enjoy the music more, during photos and while mingling with guests.

Duet $500

Trio $650

Ceremony, cocktail hour & dinner:

Ceremony as stated above, plus two extra hours of music after the ceremony. Can be used however you like, as background music for dining or dancing. Works well if the ceremony and reception are at the same venue or different venues.

Duet $650

Trio $800

Video!

A few minutes from one of our sets at the 2015 Highland Games in Winston Oregon, just outside Roseburg. Thanks to Joe Ross for taking the video!

Friday, October 23, 2015

Musical Genres: Celtic

What is Celtic music? To most people, it's Irish music. Traditionally, there are seven Celtic lands: Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Isle of Man, Cornwall, Brittany (in France), and Galicia (in Spain). To D'n'A, Celtic music also includes the Scandinavian countries, more regions of France, and the new cultures in English-speaking and French-speaking North America (Québec, Acadia, Appalachia and Louisiana).

The official flag of the seven Celtic nations.

Celtic music in the D'n'A repertoire includes:

Scottish music
Irish music
Scandinavian music
French music
French-Canadian music
Appalachian music
Cajun music

For every performance, D'n'A select music appropriate for the event. They also offer educational programs, where they take the audience on a musical journey through all the Celtic lands, showing
Their first album, Genetic Threads, showcased all the Celtic styles they play, and simulated that journey.

Musical Genres: Scandinavian

D'n'A love the uniqueness of Scandinavian music. Strongly connected to Celtic music but relatively unknown, music from Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland contributes unique musicality to D'n'A's repertoire. The Norwegian hardanger fiddle lends both a haunting and a sweet timbre, Swedish melodies can be layered with multiple harmonies, Danish tunes are peppy and reminiscent of 19th century European dances, and Finnish music brings qualities resembling its neighbor Russia.

Doug has Norwegian heritage, but Amey lays no claim except for her love of this exotic music. They play annually at the Junction City Scandinavian Festival, and other events for local Scandinavian groups on occasion. D'n'A have traditional-style Scandinavian costumes they can wear to lend a more authentic look to the event.

D'n'A have an album of Scandinavian music available, highlighting music from Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland. Filled with many layers of harmonies and instruments, it's a great way to explore the similarities and differences between the various Nordic countries. A great way to discover Scandinavian music, and it's an easy gift idea for the Nordic in your life!

Musical genres: Scottish

D'n'A love Scottish music: evocative of the Highlands, regal like a pipe band, lilting and driving for a festive party. Doug's family heritage places him in Clan Gordon, and Amey's claim is the German Heritage tartan (created by a company in Pennsylvania).

D'n'A play many Scottish-themed events during the year, and can perform in full Scottish attire for any event. They can play a full program of Scottish music, or add Irish and French-Canadian music as well for a broader scope of Celtic music. Sometimes it is popular to add just a touch of Scottish to a party or wedding, and D'n'A can provide a nice hint without completely committing to a full Scottish theme.

They perform concerts, weddings and festivals, Robert Burn's Nights, Scottish Country Dancing, St. Andrew's Dinner, and are open to any requests for Scottish music.

They have two albums of Scottish music lined up next: one for general consumption, and one specifically for Scottish Country Dancing.

New album

If you love Jane Austen, Downton Abbey and other period BBC dramas, then you'll love our new album, An English Travelogue. It takes you on a journey through southern England and Wales, accompanied by dance music as it would have been played in the 18th and 19th centuries, and will transport you to the formal dances popular for centuries in England.

The ensemble is comprised of Amey Herman on violin, Julia Heydon on violin and recorder, Doug Heydon on guitar, and Beau Eastlund on percussion. The project was carefully designed to suit English Country Dancing, but is equally enjoyable for listening as background music for any activity.

Available for $15, payment should be made to Amey Herman.
Makes a great gift!

Wedding Show

D'n'A will be playing at the Eugene Wedding Showcase on Sunday October 25. The show runs from 10am-5pm, and is held at the Eugene Hilton. There are professionals representing every aspect of wedding planning, and two fashion shows daily. It's a great opportunity to see us playing live. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the website: Oregon Wedding Showcase

D'n'A is Doug Heydon and Amey Herman, who play a variety of instruments and musical styles. For traditional background music perfectly suited to your venue, personality and general vision of your wedding, they are a perfect option.

Musical combinations available:

Solo violin