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Natalie Gelman

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About Natalie

A modern day troubadour, Natalie has crisscrossed the country many times over and performs frequently for weddings and private events.
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When you hire Natalie Gelman to perform for your wedding or special event you’re not just hiring a musician but a world-class entertainer. As a successful independent artist, Natalie has toured throughout the US, Europe and Scandinavia. Well known as a folk-pop singer/songwriter, Natalie sings and plays the guitar, ukulele and piano - comparable to Colbie Caillat, Sara Bareilles and Brandi Carlile. Her most recent album was released with sought after industry producers Charlie Midnight (James Brown, Joni Mitchell) and Mark Needham (The Killers, Fleetwood Mac). Natalie brings that something extra to your birthday, anniversary, holiday party and special wedding moments - she LOVES working with brides and grooms to choose the perfect music for their ceremony, cocktail hour, first dance and reception. Often learning songs especially for the event! Besides solo performances, a duo and full band is also available. One of Natalie’s other specialties is writing custom songs to celebrate your special day and event! Natalie works with you to learn about how you met and feel in love and writes a song telling your love story. This is a great gift to give each other! You also get an acoustic recording which is a really special keepsake! Done before the wedding the personal song can be used for the ceremony, your first dance as husband and wife or as a nice addition to your site, save the date or invitation! "Simply Terrific" 4/4 Stars - The New York Post “Sunny and Soulful” – The Huffington Post "Natalie Gelman is the poster-girl for the solo, storytelling singer-songwriter. …this performer will likely always have a captive audience." - Music Connection Natalie has also been featured on/in The New York Times, NPR, Good Morning San Diego, FOX, ABC, NBC, New York 1, Voice of America, Music & Musicians Mag, American Songwriter, Songwriter Magazine and more.

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6th Anniversary
This act has been working with Encore for over 6 years
Musicianship
Genres:
Folk, Pop, Rock, Christmas, Folk rock, Country, Easy listening, Light music, Originals, Acoustic, Americana, Covers, Top 40, Alternative rock, Indie, Pop rock, Classic rock
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Lyricist, Composer, Songwriter, Actor, Singing teaching
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Natalie's Song list

I Want to Hold Your Hand - The Beatles
Marry Me – Train
Fade Into You - Mazzy Star
Daydream – John Sebastian
With a Little Help From My Friends – The Beatles
When You’re Smiling – Frank Sinatra
When I Fall In Love – Nat King Cole
Somewhere Over The Rainbow - Judy Garland
Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay – Otis Redding
The Wonder Of You – Elvis Presley
All of Me - John Legend
What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
Can’t Help Falling In Love – Elvis Presley
(What a) Wonderful World - Sam Cooke
Stand By Me - Ben E. King
Dream, Dream, Dream - Everly Brothers
We're Gunna Be Friends - White Stripes
I Walk The Line - Johnny Cash
Hey Soul Sister – Train
Ho Hey – The Lumineers
My Girl – Smokey Robinson
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da – The Beatles
Three Little Birds – Bob Marley
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
I Choose You – Sara Bareilles
Wicked Game – Chris Isaak
So in Love – Cole Porter
Then I Kissed Her – The Beach Boys
I Can See Clearly Now - Johnny Nash
Home – Edward Sharpe
Home – Phillip Phillips
Fight Song – Rachel Platten
I Got You (I Feel Good) – James Brown
At Last – Etta James
Brighter Than The Sun – Colbie Caillat
Better Together – Jack Johnson
I Got You – Jack Johnson
Forever – Ben Harper
Something – The Beatles
I Do - Colbie Caillat
Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You – Frankie Valli
Lucky - Colbie Caillat/Jason Mraz
Dream a Little Dream of Me – Michael Buble
A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
Sweet Pea – Amos Lee
Lava – Pixar
Make You Feel My Love – Adele/Bob Dylan
The Way I Am – Ingrid Michaelson
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
You Are The Best Thing – Ray Lamontagne
Love – Matt White
Marry You – Bruno Mars
Perfect – Ed Sheeran
Forever and Ever Amen - Randy Travis
Peaceful Easy Feeling - The Eagles
Just The Way You Are - Billy Joel
Best Of You - Andy Grammer
Overjoyed – Stevie Wonder
Say Something – A Great Big World/ Christina Aguilera
Afire Love – Ed Sheeran
Lets Stay Together - Al Green
Let It All Go – Birdy & Rhodes
The Scientist – Coldplay/Corinne Bailey Rae
Photograph – Ed Sheeran
Everlong – Foo Fighters
Your Song – Elton John
Every Breath You Take – The Police
Angel – Jack Johnson
Ends Of The Earth - Lord Huron
When We Were Young – Adele
You and I – Ingrid Michaelson
The Story – Brandi Carlile
For Once In My Life - Stevie Wonder
The Show – Lenka
Take Me Home Country Roads – John Denver
When September Ends – Green Day
Riptide – Vance Joy
You’re My Best Friend – Queen
Plain White T’s – 1,2,3,4
I Wont Give Up – Jason Mraz
Bubbly – Colbie Cailliat
Heaven – Los Lonely Boys
You’ve Got The Love - Florence and the Machine
Blank Space – Taylor Swift
American Pie – Don McLean
Crazy – Willie Nelson/Patsy Cline
Fields of Gold – Sting
Folsom Prison Blues – Johnny Cash
Lean On Me - Bill Withers
No Such Thing - Chris Cornell
Hallelujah – Jeff Buckley
Kind and Generous – Natalie Merchant
Ring of Fire – Johnny Cash
Hey Good Lookin’ – Hank Williams
Put Your Head On My Shoulder – Paul Anka
Never Gonna Let You Down – Colbie Caillat
Jolene – Dolly Parton
I and Love and You – Avett Brothers
Fix You – Coldplay
Chicken Fried – Zac Brown Band
Side By Side – Patsy Cline
Hey Jude – The Beatles
Last Request – Paolo Nutini
Me and Bobby McGee – Janis Joplin
On The Road Again – Willie Nelson
These Boots Are Made For Walkin’ – Nancy Sinatra
You Are My Sunshine – Jimmie Davis
I Put A Spell On You – Nina Simone
Up On The Roof – Carole King
Your Cheatin’ Heart – Hank Williams
Strangers In The Night – Frank Sinatra
If I Fall Behind – Bruce Springsteen
Angel From Montgomery – Bonnie Raitt & John Prine
Turn Me On - Norah Jones
Wild Horses - The Rolling Stones
One Fine Day - Carole King
Landslide - Fleetwood Mac
Shape Of You – Ed Sheeran
Girls Like You – Maroon 5
No One - Alicia Keys
Rock Around The Clock – Bill Haley & The Comets
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
Amazing Grace - Hymnal/Standard
Wind Beneath My Wings - Bette Midler
Both Sides Now - Joni Mitchell
Chantilly Lace – The Big Bopper
Best I Ever Had - Vertical Herizon
Try - Colbie Caillat
I Love Rock n Roll – Joan Jett
I May Be Crazy – Billy Joel
Paris – The Chainsmokers
Something Just Like This – The Chainsmokers/Coldplay
Paint It Black – Rolling Stones
Roar – Katy Perry
Rolling In The Deep – Adele
Wonderwall - Oasis
Somebody That I Used To Know – Gotye
Waiting On The World To Change – John Mayer
End of the World – Skeeter Davis
Express Yourself – Madonna
All I Want Is You – U2
Someone Like You – Adele (Piano only)
Save Tonight – Eagle Eye Cherry
You Were Meant For Me - Jewel
Have a Little Faith In Me - Joe Cocker (Piano only)
Hey There Delilah - Plain White T's
Strong Enough - Sheryl Crow
Nobody Does It Better - Carly Simon
Poker Face – Lady Gaga
All That She Wants - Ace of Base
Livin' On A Prayer - Bon Jovi
Breathe (2am) - Anna Nalick
Banana Pancakes – Jack Johnson
See You Again – Elle King
Good Riddance - Green Day
Knockin' On Heavens Door - Bob Dylan
Leaving On A Jet Plane - John Denver
Torn - Natalie Imbruglia
Sex and Candy - Marcy Playground
Yellow – Coldplay
Picture – Kid Rock/Sheryl Crow
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For - U2
Closing Time - Semisonic
One Headlight - The Wallflowers
Billy Jean - Michael Jackson
I Know - Fiona Apple (Piano)
Unconditionally – Katy Perry
Unwritten - Natasha Bedingfield
The Only Exception – Paramore
Linger - The Cranberries
It’s Your Love – Tim McGraw
Your Love Is My Drug - Ke$ha
Take Me To Church - Hozier
Poor Mans House - Patty Griffin
Rain Just Falls - David Halley
Aint Misbehavin’ – Fats Walker
Sunday Morning Coming Down – Kris Kristofferson
Just Breath – Pearl Jam
Roses – The Chainsmokers
Is This Love – Bob Marley
Wagon Wheel – Old Crow Medicine Show
Horse With No Name – America
Home Sweet Home - Motley Crüe
Grenade – Bruno Mars
Angel Standing By – Jewel
Sadness – Matt Nathanson
Someone Like You – Van Morrison
Patience – Guns and Roses
One Love – Bob Marley
A Little More You – Little Big Town
Love Me Like A Song - Kimmie Rhodes/Willie Nelson
Life Is Better With You – Michael Franti
From This Moment On – Shania Twain
Gone Too Soon – Chris Daughtry
Comes A Time - Grateful Dead
Pink + White – Frank Ocean
Swept Away – The Avett Brothers
This Must Be The Place – The Lumineers/Talking Heads
Godspeed – Dixie Chicks
Sunday Morning – Maroon 5
Lay Me Down – Sam Smith
Can’t Stop The Feeling – Justin Timberlake
Seven Spanish Angels – Willie Nelson/Ray Charles
Try Again – Aaliyah
Mad World – Tears For Fears
Fire and the Flood - Vance Joy
Fall On Me - A Great Big World/ Christina Aguilera
Foolish Games – Jewel
Fleetwood Mac – Go Your Own Way
Beyond – Leon Bridges
You Oughta Know – Alanis Morissette
Bridge Over Troubled Water – Simon & Garfunkle
I Will Wait – Mumford & Sons
Come Thou Fount – Mumford & Sons
Morning Time – Brothers Comatose and Nicki Bluhm
Life To Fix – The Record Company
Iris – Goo Goo Dolls
Home With You – Madison Beer
Bulletproof – La Roux
Moon River – Frank Sinatra
One Of Us – Joan Osborne
My Way – Frank Sinatra
Zombie - The Cranberries
You Say – Lauren Daigle
Big Yellow Taxi – Joni Mitchell
La Bamba – Richie Valens
Livin’ La Vida Loca – Ricky Martin
Guantanamera – Celia Cruz
Travelin’ Soldier – Dixie Chicks
When I’m Sixty Four – The Beatles
Hold Us Together – Matt Maher
Pocketful Of Sunshine - Natasha Bedingfield
Chasing Pavements – Adele
Dancing With A Stranger – Sam Smith
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
New Slang – The Shins
California Dreamin’ – The Mama’s and the Papas
California Stars – Wilco
Dreams - The Cranberries
Pink Houses - John Mellencamp
This Kiss – Faith Hill
American Girl – Tom Petty
Independence Day – Martina McBride
Friends In Low Places – Garth Brooks
I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack
God Bless The USA – Lee Greenwood
They Love Each Other - Grateful Dead
So Are You To Me - EastMountainSouth / Peter Bradley Adams
Crush - Dave Matthews
She Lit A Fire - Lord Huron
Shallow - Lady Gaga
If I Needed You - Townes Van Zandt
Toxic - Britney Spears
You’re So Vain - Carly Simon
Somewhere Only We Know - Keane
Goodnight Irene - Johnny Cash
Tell Her This - Del Amitri
I’m With You - Vance Joy
You & Me - Penny and the Quarters
Hava Nagila (Hebrew Folk Song)
Morning Morgantown - Joni Mitchell
Listen To The Radio - Nanci Griffith
Never Be Lonely - America
It’s A Hard Life Wherever You Go - Nanci Griffith
Basket Case - Green Day
For What It’s Worth - Buffalo Springfield
Inside Out - The Chainsmokers
Good For Me - Above & Beyond
Thriller - Michael Jackson
Strawberries - Caamp
Christmas/Holiday Songs
Auld Lang Syne – Traditional
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Mele Kalikimaka
O Come All Ye Faithful
We Three Kings of Orient Are
Blue Christmas
Feliz Navidad
Frosty The Snowman
Grandma Got Runover By A Reindeer
Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Holly Jolly Christmas
I Have A Little Dreidel
Jingle Bell Rock
Jingle Bells
Joy To The World
Last Christmas
Let It Snow
Little Drummer Boy
O Holy Night
Rocking Around The Christmas Tree
Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer
Silent Night
Silver Bells
White Christmas
Winter Wonderland
All I Want For Christmas
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
I’ll Be Home For Christmas
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Angels We Have Heard On High
Santa Baby
River (Joni Mitchell)
The First Noel
There’s No Place Like Home For The Holidays
O Little Town Of Bethlehem
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
Customer questions

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Sheryl Crow, Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Sara Bareilles and others

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Opening for Bon Jovi at Golden 1 Arena for over 17,000 people!

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

Often time changes are no problem at all. Please just let me know so I can set up my music to fit your day. Often I can accommodate day of changes as well but so don't worry if things are running a little late or you need me to play a few minutes longer.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes. I usually put on a playlist between sets. If you have something you would like to use with your own favorite playlist let me know.

How much time do you need to set up?

I like you have about 60-75 minutes to set up and sound check before guests arrive so I'm not setting up while they are present but if that doesn't work for the schedule of the day I can set up while guests are there and just do a discreet line check.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Absolutely. I would love your input on what songs you would like. It's good to keep things somewhat flexible so I can read the crowd and fill in what I think they will like best in the moment. Going based on hundreds of performances I like to give everyone something to connect with in the music.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, I bring all my own instruments and can being microphones, stands, speakers and cables. Just need access to power within about 50ft of the performance space.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes, it depends on the package you order but I am able to learn about 3-5 songs usually.

Natalie's Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£250
Up to 1 hour£250
Up to 2 hours£400
Up to 3 hours£500

Natalie's Reviews

From customers:

HP
Huffington P
9 years ago

Sunny and Soulful

TN
The P
15 years ago

Simply Terrific 4/4 Stars

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