Music For Elders During This Time
ZOOM, Streaming Shows and singing with a mask
I deeply miss performing for people in person, where we can all get in a groove singing and making the musical experience a joyously shared one.
Until we can be together again, I offer Zoom shows as well as Facetime and Facebook streaming. As for interaction on a Zoom show, I simply check in with audience first, I do a few numbers, check in again, and connect at the end to make sure they feel that I am there for them, not just a disembodied person on the laptop, tablet or phone.
I'm willing to show up in person if there is a way to sing from a safe distance, and I'll wear a mask if appropriate.
If you would like custom content created for a loved one or a group, I can create a program of songs they love.
Things are changing so rapidly in our world, so please reach out to me via the contact form if you'd like to discuss any type of performance or custom music presentation.
Live Music
Music !
- Elder Care and Rehab Facilities, Strolling, Hospice, Special Events, Celebrations, Birthday Parties, Retail Environments, Restaurants, Hospitals, Schools, Showrooms, Trade Shows and more
I have performed over 150 shows in Nursing Homes as of mid-2019.
Of all the entertainment
work I have done, it is truly my favorite environment.
SEE SAMPLE VIDEOS AND TESTIMONIALS BELOW
I'll get them dancing!
I have seen toddlers take off like Mexican jumping beans and seniors stand up out of wheelchairs and start to dance - to the very same song. I witnessed both, at separate parties one weekend while playing Elvis Presley's Jailhouse Rock. Age range: 3 to 93.
What do they love? Fun lyrics, enduring melodies and a BEAT!
I believe that music provides a much needed SHARED experience at parties and celebrations. We have enough targeted and specialized entertainment for our given demographic.
It is my experience, from years of playing in rock clubs, bars, singer-songwriter venues, private parties, weddings, hospitals, nursing homes and children's events that people respond to the same great music at all ages. Seniors don't need to endlessly hear the same tired standards. Kid's don't need only the patronizing silly songs. We all want to hear well written, upbeat, timeless popular music- that we can enjoy together!
Musicians On Call
Caption: Daniel O'Dowd seems tickled by Bibi Farber, who sports a bright pink wig and eyelashes on her musical rounds.
The New York Post did a story on "Musicians On Call", an organization that connects musicians with hospitals.
Bibi volunteered for 10 years, singing at patients bedsides.
Partial Set List
Gentler Pop, '60's and '70's
Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head
I’ll Never Fall In Love Again
Rock The Boat
Take Me Home Country Roads
Summer In the City
Darling Be Home Soon
Do You Believe In Magic?
Saturday In The Park
Summer Wine
Never My Love
This Little Light Of Mine
Locomotion
Summer Breeze
Son of Preacher Man
I Only Want To Be With You
Downtown
Wild World
Both Sides Now
I Will Survive
I Can See Clearly Now
Tie a Yellow Ribbon
Top of the World
Leaving on a Jet Plane
It’s Too Late
Those Were The Days
Boots Are Made For Walking
Here Comes The Sun
Waterloo
House Of The Rising Sun
Daniel
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Rocket Man
Honky Cat
Heart Of Gold
Give Me Love
I’m A Believer And many more!
Spanish:
Guantanamera
La Bamba
Classic Rock
Peace, Love and Understanding
Get Off My Cloud
Beast of Burden
Last Time
Behind Blue Eyes
I Can’t Explain
Pinball Wizard
Substitute
I’m One
Waterloo Sunset
Wonderwall
London Calling
You’re My Best Friend
Wild Horses
Ziggy Stardust
Suffragette City
Your Time Is Gonna Come
Good Times/ Bad Times
Going To California
Don’t Bring Me Down
And many more!
Older Classics
Blue Skies
Dream a Little Dream of Me
What a Wonderful World
Moon River
Smile
Fly Me To The Moon
I Was A Little Too Lonely
Paper Moon
Rum and Coca Cola
Cuando Cuando
Que Sera Sera
Patriotic
Oh How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning
God Bless America
God Bless The USA
This Land Is Your Land
Grand Old Flag
Star Spangled Banner
Motown, Soul, R&B, Reggae
STOP In The Name Of Love
Say A Little Prayer
Heard it Through The Grapevine
Everlasting Love
Could It Be I'm Falling In Love?
The Love You Save
My Cherie Amour
I Just Called to Say I Love you
Ain't Too Proud To Beg
My Girl
September
Three Little Birds
One Love
Knock On Wood
Hit The Road Jack
Off The Wall
Celebration
Under The Boardwalk
From Jamaica:
Long Time Gal Me Neva See Ya
Jump In The Line
'50's Rock and Roll & Country
Hey Good Looking
Jambalaya
Setting The Woods On Fire
Summertime Blues
Jailhouse Rock
Bye Bye Love
That'll Be The Day
Dream Baby
King Of The Road
Why Don't You Love Me Like You Used To Do?
Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby
Walking After Midnight
Seven Lonely Days
Act Naturally
Lets Twist Again
It'll Be Me
Hound Dog
Holiday Classics
Winter Wonderland
Rudolf The Red Nosed Reindeer
The Little Drummer Boy
Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
Blue Christmas
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
All I Want For Christmas
Silent Night
Let It Snow
Good King Wenceslas
Jingle Bells
We Wish You A Merry Christmas
Do You Hear What I Hear?
Feliz Navidad
Joy To The World
Frosty The Snowman
Oh Holy Night
Oh Hannukah
Deck The Halls
Sankta Lucia and more!