Elise Kress in a sparkly purple dress holding an Irish flute

Photo: Michael G. Stewart

Meet Elise…

I am the creator and owner of Celtic Music for All Occasions. I sing, play the flute and penny whistle, and have been a performer all my life. I was enchanted with Celtic music when I first heard it years ago. I fell in love with the magic, ancestral charm and beauty it expresses. It’s been part of my soul’s story ever since.

I want to bring to your event not just my love and knowledge of the music, but an understanding of the spirit it can evoke for you and your guests.

Let me inspire you with the incredible artistry and excitement of this music. Having performed sold out shows at The Kennedy Center, Strathmore Hall and the Philadelphia Folk Festival (among others) I am ready to provide you with the best Celtic music experience.

For your event, I will draw the finest musicians in the area to be part of your band. Together we will surround you and your guests with an amazing array of incredible musicality and passion.

My love of the music and my joy of sharing it with you gives me a special connection to the people with whom I work.

My CDs include the award winning PRESENT, PAST AND FUTURE (Best Celtic Album of the Year) and SKYLARK, Tunes and Songs from Celtic Lands.

Please Click the CONTACT button on the right to speak with me about bringing our music to your exceptional wedding or event.

Elise Kress and Stephen Jarrett at the Etruscan wall in Volterra Italy

Elise and her husband Stephen love to travel! This is the Etruscan wall in Volterra, Italy.

Atticus! Our 2 year old standard Poodle.

Two horses grazing in an Irish field with a house behind them

A trip to Ireland last summer. The beautiful island of Inishmore.

Our own wedding day