Duo: “Two of Us”
Jim Moore and Kathleen Hartshorne are a versatile musical duo providing an eclectic mix of everything from classical, traditional Irish, folk, country, oldies, and classic rock.
They can provide a range of musical styles for weddings, special events, holiday parties, corporate events and concert series.
They are equally happy providing the perfect background for your event, or presenting a fun program of music and stories, or providing a complete program for your wedding from beautiful harp music for your ceremony, perfect cocktail music, then rocking out the reception.
For bookings contact Kathleen at Kharts@cox.net or at 619 522-0543.
Kathleen Hartshorne – harp/vocals: performs the beautiful and haunting music of ancient and contemporary Ireland on her Irish Lever Harp: solo, with her band Celtic Echoes, as a duo with Jim Moore, and with the band Celtic Ensemble. Singing in both Irish and English with her rich mellow voice, she takes you to a world of myth and magic in the misty emerald hills of Erin. Originally a classical musician who attended the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and sang with the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra Festival Choir, she fell in love with the Irish lever folk harp during a trip to Ireland.. She then spent the summer of 2000 and 2004 and the spring of 2008 traveling all over Ireland playing and studying the harp, studying the ancient sean nós singing, and the Irish language. Under the fun influence of her partner, Jim Moore, Kathleen has rediscovered the fun of rocking out to favorite oldies, country, and a wide variety of popular songs. She performs locally and tours the US and Ireland. She teaches voice, piano, and harp in her Chula Vista home studio.
Jim Moore – guitar/vocals: has spent his entire adult life singing and performing music in many San Diego area nightclubs, restaurants and hotels both as a solo act and as a member of various classic rock bands. He spent 20 years entertaining worldwide tour groups at the Grand Canyon South Rim Village, in Arizona, as well as performing at other resorts in California. Known for his versatile style which includes classic rock, folk, country, and oldies; he has joined with Kathleen Hartshorne adding traditional Irish to his vast repertoire. Jim holds a degree in music and also teaches guitar and bass, both privately and in a local music school. At the present time, Jim performs as a solo guitarist and vocalist, as a duo with Kathleen Hartshorne, and with the bands, Celtic Echoes and Celtic Ensemble.