Upcoming Shows:

Sunday, January 5 - The View at Chaminade Resort in Santa Cruz, CA - 5-8PM

Friday, January 10 - South Point Seascape in Aptos, CA - 6-9PM

Sunday, January 19 - First United Methodist Church, Watsonville, CA - 10AM

Friday, Feb 21 - South Point Seascape in Aptos, CA - 6-9PM

Sunday, Feb 23 - Joes Bar in Boulder Creek, CA - 4-7PM

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A Longer Bio:

I grew up in a large musical family in the Bay Area where music was often playing in my home. Music was a refuge for me. Listening to my favorite albums gave me peace and hope. Playing music transported me to a safe space where time feels nonexistent. While playing music, I could get lost in beauty and peace when times were difficult.

I took piano lessons when I was eight years old for two years. In middle school I got my first solo in choir and sang it in front of a gym full of people. During high school I re-taught myself how to play piano, and learned over 30 songs by watching Youtube videos. Shortly after, I found my brother’s ukulele sitting around in the house and taught myself how to play that too. On my nineteenth birthday, my dad bought me a guitar and taught me some of my first songs on it. Then I spent almost every moment playing and teaching myself guitar. I learned some other songs and tricks on guitar from family members too.

In the first year of college, I had the guts to perform at my first open mic on campus. Before then, I was really shy and only sang in front of close friends and family. I became more outgoing and people started to know me on campus for my original songs. I also played music at campus events.

In 2013, I was lucky enough to attend a Semester at Sea, where I travelled around the world on a ship for four months, taking college classes and getting the best education one could ask for. I brought my guitar with me, started the music club on the ship with friends, performed in the talent show, and played music for people I met in each country. I wrote a song about my experiences called “Traveler.” When I got back home I continued my college education and performed at open mics almost every day of the week. I’ve been performing for about ten years at wineries, restaurants, wine bars, weddings, private events, farmers markets, etc. During that time, people have told me how beautiful my voice is and I didn’t fully believe them until…

In 2021, my friend wrote the most beautiful song titled “Love You Till the End of Me,” and asked if I wanted to sing it. We worked on it and recorded it in a studio on a very expensive microphone. When I heard the polished recording of it I fell to the ground and started to cry. I thought it was one of the most beautiful things I had ever heard, and a second later I realized it was my voice. Since then I no longer doubt my musical gifts and I now realize what others were hearing. I started to busk in July 2021 (playing music on the street). Since then I’ve received a lot of opportunities playing in bands and gigs. I’ve played hundreds of shows at wineries, restaurants, wine bars, weddings, private events, farmers markets, churches, live radio, etc.

I’m available to play at events, festivals, venues, weddings, etc. I love performing, singing, meeting new people, making someone’s day, making someone smile (or cry), and witnessing others being moved by music. It means the world to me to share my gifts and have others listen. When I share my music I feel like the most alive and vibrant version of myself.

I’ve written around forty songs so far. Writing music is a healing process for me and often helps listeners heal too. Only a very few of my original songs are recorded and released.

In 2023, I had the privilege of writing a song for my friend’s wedding! It’s a story about how they met, leading up to the wedding. I performed it at their wedding in August of 2023 to an audience of over 100 people. I had everyone singing along, crying, laughing at the inside jokes, and I received my first standing ovation. 100 people stood up out of their seats. Many people said the song was one of their favorite parts of the wedding. You can listen to this song titled “For a While” on any streaming platform (also, you can scroll up on this page and listen here). I write personal songs for any occasion! Please reach out if you are interested in a unique and personal song for an engagement, wedding, birthday, anniversary, etc.

In 2024, I created a one-day Folk Music Festival in Santa Cruz, CA! We showcased seven local singer songwriters and one local live visual artist. The entire event was recorded and it was a huge success! We sold out 60 tickets. I created Folk Music Fest to give a platform to local Folk musicians to be heard. It is very difficult to make it as a musician (especially a musician living in Santa Cruz). I love Santa Cruz and I love living here but there are realities about making it here in an expensive place to live.

It is my dream to make music into my full-time career and I know it is possible! Sharing music brings me so much joy, and it brings others joy! Music literally keeps me alive and gives me energy. My offerings include (and are not limited to): music performance, music lessons (vocals, guitar and songwriting), and personal songs.

Generous donations and support make it possible for me to record my music, and live my dream! Any support is greatly appreciated. If you’d like me to play at a private event of yours or know of any potential gigs please let me know!

How to listen to my music: search “Eden Edell” on any streaming platform (Spotify, Youtube, Itunes, etc) and you will find four tracks. I also post a lot of recordings of my music on Instagram: edenedellmusic.

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Don’t be a stranger. Thank you for reading, listening, and for your support.

- Eden

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Listen to more music and videos on my Instagram. Link is below.