Don Shabkie is a seasoned concert performer, composer, Celtic musician, and teacher, who has played numerous wedding receptions over the last 25 years. He has a large repertoire of piano and Celtic harp music to offer you, and can play classical, jazz, and Celtic music.
Don has played as soloist with the Carolina Youth Symphony, and given numerous concerts across the area. Also, he is the music director at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Travelers Rest. Since April 2007 he has played three to four nights per week at the Westin Poinsett Hotel in downtown Greenville. In fact many people who visit this site come to the Westin and listen to him play, so they can get a better idea in making their choice. To find out more about Don Shabkie, please visit his website bio page. From there you can hear many examples of his playing, and find out more general information.
Also, read this testimonial from Debbie in Greenville, SC. Don played for her wedding and reception in October 2007.
"From Celtic harp to keyboard to grand piano, Don Shabkie added a gifted dimension to our wedding day. And he made it so easy for me, with his knowledge of musical selections to correspond with the atmosphere we wanted to create. I had a picture in my mind of sacred and beautiful compositions for the ceremony, then elegant and festive at the reception. Don is a professional with his music, as well as managing and executing the planning process. Our guests were enchanted and so were we."
In October, Don played for a wedding in Travelers Rest with Craig King, trumpet, (also of this site.) Read what the bride had to say:
The music at our wedding was amazing! Many of our guests commented that they felt as though they couldn't have heard better music at a concert! Don and Craig are completely professional, but play with such emotion. They made our wedding so memorable with their incredible talent! — Annette in Travlers Rest
On February 14th, Don played a Valentine's Day Party at Rollingreen Village. This review came from the activities director: "Absolutely Wonderful".