Weddings & Celebrations
Ceremonies, cocktail hours, dinners, anniversaries and milestone occasions.
Live music, thoughtfully tailored
Elegant music for memorable gatherings
Piano and vocals for weddings, private celebrations, clubs, corporate events and special occasions throughout New England.
Pianist · Vocalist · Bandleader
A polished musical atmosphere, from the first note to the last
Whether you are planning an intimate dinner for 20 or a celebration for 300, Debbie brings warmth, versatility and decades of professional experience to every performance.
Clubs & Private Events
Beach clubs, yacht clubs, private homes, resorts, restaurants and fundraisers.
Corporate Gatherings
Receptions, dinners, holiday parties and events that call for a welcoming, refined sound.
Choose your sound
Music options for every occasion
Begin with the setting and the feeling you want to create. Debbie will tailor the performance—solo or with an ensemble—and the repertoire to suit the room.
Solo Piano & Vocals
An elegant, flexible choice for cocktail hours, dinners, ceremonies and intimate celebrations. Instrumental piano, vocals or a thoughtful blend of both.
Duos
Add acoustic or electric bass, guitar or saxophone for a fuller sound that remains conversational and versatile.
The Dunes Trio
Piano and vocals, bass and drums—with more than 20 years of musical connection in Narragansett.
Visit the Dunes Trio site →Custom Ensembles
Expand the group with guitar, saxophone or additional musicians when the event calls for a larger sound.
About Debbie
Music with Warmth and Experience
Debbie Sullivan’s career has taken her from New England jazz groups and Boston piano rooms to hotels and cruise ships in Sweden and Switzerland. She also spent eight summers as house pianist at the Nantucket Yacht Club.
After devoting 26 years to teaching music, Debbie is now retired from teaching and delighted to have more time to perform at private events and pursue new musical opportunities.
Based in Rhode Island, she is available throughout New England as a solo pianist and vocalist, in duos, with The Dunes Trio and in custom ensembles.
The music
Timeless songs, personally selected
Debbie draws from a wide-ranging repertoire spanning the 1920s through the present and shapes each set around the occasion, the room and your guests.
Have a meaningful song in mind? Debbie is happy to learn special selections for weddings and celebrations.
- Great American Songbook
- Jazz standards
- Bossa nova
- Classic pop
- Contemporary favorites
- Ella Fitzgerald
- Frank Sinatra
- The Beatles
- Carole King
- James Taylor
At your event
Professional, prepared and attuned to the room
From sophisticated background music to a more lively, engaging set, Debbie adjusts the volume, pacing and repertoire to complement each part of your gathering.
Performance moments
Solo, duo and ensemble
Plan your music
Let’s make your event memorable
Share your date, location, approximate performance times, preferred ensemble size and any special musical requests. Debbie will respond personally.