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Blue Violin

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International crossover violinist in UK/USA. I've played over 1,000+ events including shows with Paul Simon, John Mayer and Sesame Street.
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Former 1st violinist of the award winning Boston String Quartet. The Blue Violin has performed at over 1,000 weddings throughout the United Kingdom and United States, and is available as a ceremony and cocktail hour musician, and for corporate events and wedding receptions. Available as a solo act, or with track, the Blue Violin also collaborates with local DJ’s for larger scale events and parties. Described by the Boston Ballet as an “Electrifying violinist,” the Blue Violin made his New York debut at Weil Recital, Carnegie Hall, and has performed with distinguished artists such as Gloria Estefan, Paul Simon, and Jennifer Holliday as well as a special appearances with John Mayer and Sesame Street. “[Blue Violin] explore[s] different ways of sparking musical interest,” says the Boston Globe. In doing so, he has played for varied audiences including George H.W. Bush, Queen Rainia of Jordan, Queen Noor, Mitt Romney, and First Lady, Laura Bush. The Blue Violin is a member of the Red Bull Artsehcro, which performed the world premiere of Raul Yanez’s ‘Concerto for Turntable’ in Isaac Stern Auditorium, Carnegie Hall. He has toured with internationally acclaimed recording artist/composer Tim Janis, Fionnuala Gill (Riverdance), Orla Fallon (Celtic Woman) and EMI recording artists Giorgia Fumanti and Ryland Angel. The Blue Violin is the founder/1st violinist of the Boston String Quartet, a contemporary classical ensemble, and has collaborated on several albums for former Scorpions member Robin McAuley, GRAMMY-Winning Turtle Island Quartet, Jeanette Olsson from GLEE!, Jamey Haddad, Dave Fiuczynski as well as soo performances with the Prague Metropolitan Symphony, Athens Recording Orchestras, and Symphonies throughout the United States. He has conducted hundreds of contemporary string playing clinics with over 10,000 high school students nationwide through his work with the Boston String Quartet, and is currently associate conductor of the Crossroads Youth Symphony. “Explores different ways of sparking musical interest” Boston Globe // “Mature depth and musical prowess” Tower Records, // Combining contemporary and classical styles” Miami Herald, “A once in a lifetime experience” Peoria Journal Star // “Sheer artistry” Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier // “Groundbreaking and innovative” I Am Modern // “Electrifying violinist” Boston Ballet.

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Donna S
11 months ago, for a Birthday party in Colorado
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5 out of 5

Five Plus - in all areas- Blue Violin is exceptional Blue Violin is an exceptional talent in all areas - performance, virtuosity, communication before event, arrival. We were a small party celebrating 80 th Birthday- all of our guests - from young to vintage enjoyed Blue Violin - whatever requests- Blue Violin accommodated! Thank You Blue Violin and GigSalad for making a forever memory to treasure!

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Stephanie
1 year ago

Our other violinist had to cancel 4 days before the wedding. Blue Violin cam to our rescue. He did an amazing job!

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Blue's Song list

Traditional Classical Repertiore
ACDC, Thunderstruck
Blue Oyster Cult, Don't Fear the Reaper
Sheeran, Perfect
Lady Gaga, Bloody Mary
Eminem, Mockingbird
Greatest Showman, Never Enough
Lana Del Rey, Say Yes to heaven
Lennon, Imagine
Cohen, Hallelujah
OneRepublic, Counting Stars
Presley, Can't Help Falling In Love
Sheeran, Perfect
Thompson, Mad World
Cohen, Hallelujah
Stevens, Morning Has Broken
Bocelli, Con te Partiro
Thompson, Mad World
OneRepublic, Apologize
Cohen, Hallelujah
Keys, Fallin'
Maroon 5, Memories
John, Can You Feel the Love Tonight
Lovland, Song from a Secret Garden
Daigle, You Say
Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody
Cohen, Hallelujah
Kansas, Dust in the Wind
Dylan, Knockin' on Heaven's Door
Simon & Garfunkel, The Sound of Silence
Thompson, Mad World
Cohen, Hallelujah
Bocelli, The Prayer
Secret Garden, You Raise Me Up
Fools Garden, Lemon Tree
Garland, Over the Rainbow
Evans, Wellerman
The Beatles, Hey Jude
Kansas, Dust in the Wind
Coldplay, Viva la Vida
Daigle, You Say
The Mamas & the Papas, Dream a Little Dream of Me
Sheeran, Perfect
Tones And I, Dance Monkey
Sheeran, Perfect
The Supremes, You Can't Hurry Love
Enya, Only Time)m
Snow Patrol, Chasing Cars
Secret Garden, You Raise Me Up
Simon & Garfunkel, The Sound of Silence
Secret Garden, You Raise Me Up
Presley, Can't Help Falling In Love
Journey, Don't Stop Believin'
Aguilera, Beautiful
John, Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word
Bocelli, Con te Partiro
John, Can You Feel the Love Tonight
Secret Garden, You Raise Me Up
Tones And I, Dance Monkey
Maroon 5, Memories
The Beatles, Eleanor Rigby
Coldplay, A Sky Full of Stars
Birdy, People Help The People
Kansas, Dust in the Wind
John, Can You Feel the Love Tonight
Cohen, Hallelujah
Birdy, People Help The People
Simon & Garfunkel, The Sound of Silence
Simon & Garfunkel, The Sound of Silence
The Beatles, In My Life
John, Can You Feel the Love Tonight
Smith, Stay With Me
Coldplay, Viva la Vida
Daigle, You Say
Bocelli, The Prayer
OneRepublic, Counting Stars
Adams, Everything I Do, I Do It For You
Creedence Clearwater Revival, Fortunate Son
Cohen, Bird on the Wire
Evans, Wellerman
A Great Big World, Say Something
The Righteous Brothers, Unchained Melody
Adele, Someone Like You
Garland, Over the Rainbow
Enya, Only Time
Williams (Robbie), Angels
The Andrews Sisters, Pennsylvania 6-5000
Jones, The Snowman - Walking in the Air
Lovland, Song from a Secret Garden
Gray, Heather
Monkeys, Do I Wanna Know?
Coldplay, Viva la Vida
Bocelli, Con te Partiro
The Beatles, Hey Jude
Cohen, Bird on the Wire
Coldplay, A Sky Full of Stars
Perlman, Indian Concertino - III. Indian War Dance
Rodrigo, Drivers License
The Beatles, Eleanor Rigby
Odell, Another Love
Cohen, Bird on the Wire
The Mamas & the Papas, Dream a Little Dream of Me
Coldplay, A Sky Full of Stars
Adele, Oh My God
Snow Patrol, Chasing Cars
Adams, Everything I Do, I Do It For You
Williams, Angels
Journey, Don't Stop Believin'
Cohen, Bird on the Wire
Bocelli, The Prayer
The Righteous Brothers, Unchained Melody
Keane, Somewhere Only We Know
Smith, Stay With Me
Adams, Everything I Do, I Do It For You
The Beatles, In My Life
Aguilera, Beautiful
Rodrigo, Drivers License
Aguilera - Beautiful
Gray, Heather
A Great Big World, Say Something
Jones, The Snowman - Walking in the Air
The Righteous Brothers, Unchained Melody
Jones, The Snowman - Walking in the Air
A Great Big World, Say Something
Adele, Someone Like You
Smith, Stay With Me
Monkeys, Do I Wanna Know?
The Andrews Sisters, Pennsylvania 6-5000
Adele, Someone Like You
Odell, Another Love
Adele, Oh My God
Kreutzer, 42 Studies or Caprices - No. 26 in E-flat major, Moderato
The Lumineers, Ophelia
Carlton, A Thousand Miles
The Lumineers, Ophelia
Zimmer, Pirates of the Caribbean
Hisaishi, Howl’s Moving Castle
Djawadi, Game of Thrones - Theme
Horner, Braveheart
Hisaishi, Spirited Away - One Summer's Day
Rota, The Godfather - Love Theme
Silvestri, Forrest Gump - Theme
Lai, Love Story
Horner, Titanic - My Heart Will Go On
Vangelis, 1492: Conquest of Paradise - Folia
Menzel, Let It Go - Frozen
Traditional, Money Heist - Bella Ciao
Mancini, The Pink Panther
John, The Lion King - Can You Feel the Love Tonight
Chopin, Nocturne No. 20 in C-sharp minor, Opus post., B.49
Hisaishi, My Neighbor Totoro - Path of the Wind (Kaze No Toorimichi)
Pasek & Paul, The Greatest Showman - A Million Dreams
Chopin, The Pianist - Nocturne No. 20 in C-sharp minor
Jarre, Dr. Zhivago - Lara's Theme
Horner, Titanic - My Heart Will Go On
Djawadi, Game of Thrones - Theme
Hisaishi, Castle in the Sky - Main Theme
Desplat, Twilight - New Moon
Menken, Aladdin - A Whole New World
Menzel, Let It Go - Frozen
Hisaishi, My Neighbor Totoro - Path of the Wind (Kaze No Toorimichi)
Hisaishi, Howl's Moving Castle - Theme: The Merry-Go-Round of Life
Masuda, Naruto - Sadness and Sorrow
Djawadi, Game of Thrones - Theme
Morricone, The Mission - Gabriel's Oboe
Pasek & Paul, The Greatest Showman - A Million Dreams
John, The Lion King - Can You Feel the Love Tonight

Blue's Prices

Last updated: 2024

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£250
Up to 1 hour£312.50
Up to 2 hours£468.75
Up to 3 hours£625
Packages
Wedding ceremony
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£312.50
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception
- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 1 x 60 min performances at the drinks reception.
£468.75
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner
- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 1 x 60 min performances at the drinks reception. - 1 x 60 min performances as dinner is being served.
£625

Add-ons

Small PA System
+£62.50
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

“Explores different ways of sparking musical interest” Boston Globe // “Mature depth and musical prowess” Tower Records, // Combining contemporary and classical styles” Miami Herald, “A once in a lifetime experience” Peoria Journal Star // “Sheer artistry” Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier // “Electrifying violinist” Boston Ballet.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

2023-24 Performance Venues (Partial List); Smetana Hall Prague Czechia Gazarte Athens Greece Ent Center Colorado Springs CO Lincoln Center Fort Collins CO Pablo Center at the Confluence Eau Claire WI Coralville Center for the Performing Arts Coralville IA Bartlett Performing Arts Center Moline IL Edinburgh Fringe Festival Edmonton Fringe Festival

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Lindsey Stirling Piano Guys David Garrett Coldplay Keane

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Recording with John Mayer. Shows with Paul Simon, Jennifer Holiday, Herbie Hancock. Solo appearances with the Prague Metropolitan Symphony and Athens Recording Orchestra.

Do you have different line-up options?

I am available as a solo acoustic or electric violinist. I can also perform as a violin/cello duo by request.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

I always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let me know.

How much time do you need to set up?

I will arrive to set up 30 minutes before the performance time.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

My set lists are crafted from hundreds of weddings, special events, and concerts. I'm definitely happy to chat through and make sure we find what works for your event. I can create custom arrangements of most any song that you may request that is not on my repertoire list.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, I am able to perform both as an acoustic and electric violinist.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

I am happy to cater to any specific pieces that you require for your special event!
Musicianship
Genres:
Classical crossover, Christmas, Traditional church music, Contemporary Christian, Classical, Baroque, Contemporary classical, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Electronic, Dubstep, 1920s era music, 1950s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, 1960s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1970s era music, Folk, Bluegrass, Country, Rockabilly, Folk rock, Irish rock, Jazz, Blues, Cabaret, Jazz fusion, Gypsy jazz, Dixieland, Latin jazz, Modern jazz, Ragtime, Swing, Gospel, Easy listening, Light music, Pop, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Covers, Americana, R&B, Top 40, Rock, Alternative rock, Hard rock, Classic rock, Hardcore, Heavy metal, Indie, Pop rock, Rock 'n' Roll, World music
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Event types:
Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Corporate event, Private event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Cruise, Theatre / Show, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Arranger, Composer, Orchestrator, Ableton Live, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching
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