Recommendations
Recommendations for The Whispering Tree
February, 2023 - "Eleanor and Elie put on a fabulous show! Everyone was thrilled with their performance. Beautiful vocals and lyrics. So glad we finally got them here to play. They both are so sweet and very accommodating when we had to quickly move inside due to rain. Everything went smoothly and they picked up right where they left off."
(A. Friedman)
February, 2023 - "Ellie and Elenor gave an amazing performance. Our guests were thrilled and thoroughly enjoyed the evening. We received many messages and thanks commenting on the great performance. Both were personable and engaging. The playlist was upbeat and diverse. We had an enjoyable dinner with them following the show and would highly recommend The Whispering Tree duo to all hosts."
(E. Pettit)
February, 2023 - "The “Whispering Tree” ( Eleanor and Elie) concert was magical. The music, the harmony, the lyrics, their connection with my audience was superb! Not only are Eleanor and Elie accomplished musicians, they are sweet and charming humans. You would do well to have them stay in your home and perform!"
(J. Eichenbaum)
February, 2023 - "Eleanor and Elie put on an excellent show with a number of new songs. I particularly like "Nesting Doll" and look forward to hearing it on a recording. Their harmonies are tight and they have a good mix of music. From swing to ballads to rock numbers. Elie plays stand up base, guitar and keyboards. Eleanor Plays keyboard and guitar. They kept the audience engaged and we enjoyed talking with them before and after the show. We look forward to having them back."
(J. Wolf)
February, 2023 - "We were so happy to host The Whispering Tree last night just few days shy of three years since their first performance here. Soon after that February 2020 show the world shut down so it was great to have them back to kick off our 2023 season. Their music is fantastic. We had a full house and all were entertained by their diverse musical talents and engaging personalities. Pre-show communication was great and they are so easy to work with. Consummate professionals."
(B. Patterson)
March, 2022 - "Lovely duo, talented, great energy, accommodating. Vocals are beautiful and melodic. Relaxed pace perfect for outdoor Sunday concert. Punctual, and extremely easy to host."
(L. Marino)
March, 2022 - "We had never heard of them until we were requested to host them for the LRF. There was some trepidation on our parts in hosting someone unknown. All of our fears were laid to rest from the first moment they took the stage. Professional and engaging, they performed at an exceptional level all evening long.They spent most of 3 days here as part of the LRF, and more charming and thoughtful house guests would be extremely difficult to find. Put his down as a 5 star review for The Whispering Tree"
(P. Downing)
July, 2020 - "Gorgeous vocals, dedicated, professional, responsible, highly likeable duo. Some fun covers and originals."
(M. Young)
April, 2020 - "Looking back I can still remember the night with Eleanor and Elie of The Whispering Tree Wow the vibrations and sounds were heard through the barn and around camp benjamin for weeks after they left . Absolutely fantastic!!! Open to chat about their lives and their travels.. We hope to see them again Their harmony and music together and solo were beautifully with such talent. Both were a pleasure to talk to and be around and we thoroughly joyed them here ! ... cheers"
(A. Fletcher)
February, 2020 - "Eleanor and Elie of The Whispering Tree were fantastic!!! Their harmony and music were so tight and lyrics were enunciated beautifully so that you could appreciate and enjoy their beauty. Both were a joy to talk to and the audience loved them! I most highly recommend The Whispering Tree!"
(P. DeLorenzo)
February, 2020 - "The Whispering Tree, AKA Eleanor and Elie, ROCKED THE HOUSE! One of our best concerts yet. They were prompt, courteous and easy to communicate with leading up to the event. They showed up on time and set up and sound check went perfectly. Their music and presentation captivated the audience. During the break, they signed CD's and mingled with the guest and then returned for an incredible second set, receiving a standing ovation from the audience. We will definitely book them again. OUTSTANDING!"
(B. Patterson)
February, 2020 - "This was an incredible show! Just the right mix of talking and music. And every song played was magical! We have no doubt that if we hosted them again, the same audience would be rushing to attend. They were professional in every way and are always welcome back to our venue!! Thank you Whispering Tree....well done....you get better every time we see you! The show certainly exceeded our expectations!"
(B. Lancaster)
February, 2020 - "The Whispering Tree were a great duo to host. They played great originals along with a mix of awesome covers. Eleanor and Elie are very personable and a joy to host. Easy communication and very responsive. We really enjoyed their crowd interaction too. All were very engaged. Definitely host them if you get the chance!!"
(J. Michienzi)
January, 2020 - "This was our first hosting concert and we could not have chosen better artists. They were fabulous! Our guests raved about their performance, artistry and gorgeous sound. They set a high bar for our future concerts. We will happily book them again!"
(S. Johanson)
January, 2020 - "We were thrilled when Eleanor and Elie reached out and expressed interest in performing at our bed and breakfast but were overjoyed once they performed. Their music is absolutely stunning and they are the talk of the town now that our guests have spread the word. We so hope that they will one day visit our area of Maine again so that we may host them for another house concert. They were such a joy to have around and are truly special people. We cannot wait for their new album!"
(D. Gintz)
November, 2019 - "After days I still cannot get "Song to silence the world" out of me head. Eleanor Kleiner & Elie Brangbour are without any doubt great composers and performers of their very own kind of comtemporary soulful folk/rock/pop. Our audience was impressed both by their perfection and the harmony between them on stage. It was a real pleasure to host The Whispering Tree. Even though we got two brilliant cover versions as an encore, I strongly recommend TWT to any audience who cares for great comtemporary music. Rainer"
(R. Voltmer)
October, 2019 - "Une très belle voix avec beaucoup de présence, des chansons originales avec de beaux arrangements au clavier et à la guitare, nous avons passé un excellent moment avec Eleanor et Elie !"
(M. Goguey)
October, 2019 - "I love the purity of Eleanor's voice! She and Elie brought well crafted songs and a very professional performance to the porch. They were easy house guests and great conversationalists. They stayed with us for 3 days and we'd have them back any time. We had serious weather issues, but our audience of 300+ were quite enraptured with them."
(M. Spransy)
September, 2019 - "What a special evening it was for us and our guests. Eleanor with her beautiful voice and exquisite song writing and Elie's expert guitar and harmony are a perfect combination. If they had played only one song (These Houses) my evening would have been complete. Eleanor's angelic voice and Elie's harmony floating softly above along with the haunting lyrics are as good as I have ever heard. And they are the most lovely people and delightful guests. We loved hosting them and consider them new friends."
(B. Sands)
September, 2019 - "The Whispering Tree were the full package. Thoughtful, non-obvious original lyrics, a wide variety of music stylings, and a wonderful rapport with the audience and each other. Eleanor, who does a majority of the lead singing, has a gorgeous full voice. Elie has a relaxed and confident musical chops on guitar and standup bass. They were professional and pleasant to work with during the whole booking and hosting process. Hire them! They are great."
(S. Spiegelberg)
June, 2019 - "Tight harmonies, stylish graceful melody, and an excellent sense of musicianship and timing. "The Whispering Tree" is a great name, as their music speaks of the parts of life that pertain to all, yet often go unnoticed, but for a hint in a whisper. When these talented song writers bring them to life, there is a delight of recognition!
Eleanor's beautifully clear voice sails through the room with grace, and Elie's voice and instruments hold the harmonic masts.
Beautiful performance! Book them."
(D. Mathews)
June, 2019 - "What a lovely performance! This wonderful duo is as unique as their name suggests. Their style...hard to describe but easy to love. Smart lyrics, melodic voices and a gentle spirit. Eleanor and Elie are easygoing, polite and courteous. Communication prior to the show was great. Everyone enjoyed their performance and we would welcome them back again...and again."
(M. Tyler)
May, 2019 - "Sweetly delivered variety of songs, charming/engaging, beautiful vocals... we loved them."
(M. Young)
May, 2019 - "The Whispering Tree put on an outstanding concert at our home on May 10. We had never seen this duo before, and they exceeded our expectations, by a mile. Eleanor has one of the best voices we have ever heard during our 7+ years of hosting concerts. Her keyboard work and Elie's efforts on guitar and stand-up bass were marvelous. Without a doubt, they will be high on our return engagement list. Don't hesitate to book this talented duo!
Dave Wallner and Anne Katz"
(D. Wallner)
May, 2019 - "Eleanor and Elie were a pleasure to host. Low maintenance and thoughtful. The show itself was wonderful and our audience loved Eleanor's voice and Elie's harmonies. We were even treated to a song in French per our request by Elie. We would readily recommend hosting The Whispering Tree at your venue!"
(C. Turk)
January, 2019 - "Lovely duo with beautiful harmonies and lots of charm. Guests really enjoyed the occasional verses in French and the updated Pete Seeger song!"
(F. Snyder)
August, 2018 - "July, 2018: Oh what an enchanting night! It was our very first House Concert, and Eleanor & Elie of the Whispering Tree could not have been a more perfect duo to come perform for this special celebration of my 60th birthday & my husband & my 35th anniversary! Their beautiful mellow harmonies and thoughtful lyrics are technically impressive. Eleanor has a beautiful voice! Elie is a knock-out guitarist! Not only are they awesome professional musicians, but warm & engaging people! "
(A. Koch)
May, 2018 - "Elie and Eleanor were a beautiful inspiration, both musically and as people. Their natural ease spread around the room and everyone was very taken by their music and personalities. They played to a full house and their joyful banter in between their wonderfully harmonic songs with very vivid and sometimes hilarious lyrics created space for a very beautiful evening. I will definitely be looking forward to having them back on their next tour."
(K. Stevenson)
Recommendations come from experienced CIYH venues.
