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Chris and John - Violin/Guitar Duo

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Fiddle and guitar duo playing both classical and traditional music. Wedding ceremonies, receptions & corporate gigs throughout Scotland.
Classical duo
Scotland, UK
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We’re both classically trained musicians with extensive experience performing at wedding ceremonies and receptions, corporate events and private celebrations of all kinds across Scotland. Having played with professional orchestras, chamber ensembles and productions for theatre and ballet, we bring excellent musicianship and professionalism to every gig. We'd also be delighted to learn any new repertoire for your occasion, no matter how niche. As couples have walked down the aisle on the big day, we've played themes from Star Wars, The Last of the Mohicans and Game of Thrones; to Beethoven, Mozart and traditional tunes like Calum's Road and Danny Boy. No request is too niche, believe me - if we can find a track of the tune somewhere, we can write a violin/fiddle and guitar arrangement for you. Otherwise, we offer a beautifully curated selection of classical favourites alongside traditional melodies for wedding ceremonies. film themes and contemporary songs arranged especially for violin and guitar. Whether you’re walking down the aisle to a timeless classical piece or signing the register to a gentle Irish air, we can curate the best tunes for the perfect moment. We both play with the Reel Hoosewives Ceilidh Band musicians and specialise in traditional Scottish and Irish music as well as classical, offering livelier jigs, strathspeys and reels that bring energy and atmosphere to any occasion. Between our classical or traditional side, we can move seamlessly between styles to create the perfect soundtrack for your event. For drinks receptions and corporate gatherings, our repertoire of elegant background music is carefully chosen to enhance the ambience without overwhelming conversation, while still adding a distinctive live touch that guests always remember. If you’re looking for something more spirited, we can turn up the tempo with foot-tapping traditional sets that capture the joy of a ceilidh atmosphere. Our years of experience mean we understand how to read a room, adapt to different settings and deliver performances that are polished and relaxed. We pride ourselves on being able to accommodate every need. flexible and passionate about what we do, we take pride in helping create unforgettable occasions through music that feels personal, uplifting and full of character.

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Brian G
3 months ago, for a Wedding in 108 Argyle St
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Having this duet at our wedding was one of the true highlights of the day. Would recommend to anyone.

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Kay M
5 months ago, for a Corporate event in 1 Thistle St
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5 out of 5

John and Chris were perfect for the launch of Hard Boiled Art Gallery. Couldn't have asked for better music for my event.

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Chris and John - Violin/Guitar Duo's Song list

Traditional Scottish and Irish tunes:
Highland Cathedral — Ulrich Roever & Michael Korb
Caledonia — Dougie MacLean
The Skye Boat Song — traditional
Loch Lomond — traditional
Auld Lang Syne — traditional (lyrics by Robert Burns)
Flower of Scotland — Roy Williamson
The Mist Covered Mountains (Chi Mi na Mòr-bheanna) — traditional
My Love Is Like a Red, Red Rose — traditional (lyrics by Robert Burns)
Ye Banks and Braes (of Bonnie Doon) — traditional (lyrics by Robert Burns)
Ae Fond Kiss — traditional (lyrics by Robert Burns)
Annie Laurie — Alicia Scott (melody)
The Dark Island — Iain MacLachlan
The Eriskay Love Lilt — traditional
The Road to the Isles (slow air) — traditional
The Mingulay Boat Song — traditional
MacCrimmon’s Lament — traditional
The Rowan Tree — Lady Nairne
Fear a’ Bhàta (The Boatman) — traditional
Mo Rùn Geal Òg — traditional
The Flowers of the Forest — traditional
Danny Boy (Londonderry Air) — traditional (lyrics by Frederic Weatherly)
She Moved Through the Fair — traditional
The Water Is Wide — traditional
The Parting Glass — traditional
The Dawning of the Day (Fáinne Geal an Lae) — traditional
The Coolin (An Cúilfhionn) — traditional
Mná na hÉireann — Seán Ó Riada
Sí Bheag, Sí Mhór — Turlough O’Carolan
Planxty Fanny Power — Turlough O’Carolan
Eleanor Plunkett — Turlough O’Carolan
Give Me Your Hand (Tabhair dom do Lámh) — Turlough O’Carolan
Carrickfergus — traditional
The Lark in the Clear Air — traditional
Down by the Salley Gardens — traditional (lyrics by W.B. Yeats)
The Wexford Carol — traditional
The Last Rose of Summer — traditional (lyrics by Thomas Moore)
Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms — traditional (lyrics by Thomas Moore)
Slane — traditional
Morning Has Broken — traditional (Gaelic melody)
The South Wind (An Ghaoth Aneas) — traditional
The Sands of Kuwait — traditional
Scotland the Brave (slow air version) — traditional
The Lewis Bridal Song — traditional
The Fair Maid of Barra — traditional
The Braes of Balquhidder — traditional
The Bluebells of Scotland — traditional
The Bonnie Lass of Fyvie — traditional
The Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond (slow air) — traditional
Lament for Mary MacLeod — traditional
The Sleeping Tune — Gordon Duncan
Leaving Port Askaig — traditional
The Hebridean Weaving Song (slow air) — traditional
Mairi Bhàn — traditional
Gràdh Geal Mo Chridhe — traditional
The Skye Lullaby — traditional
The Atholl Highlanders (slow air) — traditional
The Braes of Glenlivet — traditional
The Isle of Skye — traditional
The Hills of Lorne — traditional
The Marquis of Huntly’s Farewell — traditional
The Barren Rocks of Aden — traditional
The Pibroch of Donald Dhu — traditional
The Duchess of Atholl’s Lament — traditional
Bonnie Dundee (slow air) — traditional
The Highland Widow’s Lament — traditional
The Shores of Mull — traditional
The Sound of Sleat — traditional
The MacKenzie’s Lament — traditional
The Bonnie House of Airlie — traditional
The Strathglass Lament — traditional
Mo Ghile Mear — traditional
The Star of the County Down (slow air) — traditional
The Minstrel Boy — traditional (lyrics by Thomas Moore)
The Isle of Innisfree — traditional
The Ash Grove — traditional
The Gentle Maiden — traditional
The Mountains of Mourne — traditional (lyrics by Percy French)
The Cliffs of Dooneen — traditional
The Foggy Dew (slow air) — traditional
Carolan’s Welcome — Turlough O’Carolan
Carolan’s Dream — Turlough O’Carolan
Carolan’s Concerto — Turlough O’Carolan
Planxty Irwin — Turlough O’Carolan
The Princess Royal — Turlough O’Carolan
Captain O’Kane — Turlough O’Carolan
The Meeting of the Waters — traditional (lyrics by Thomas Moore)
The Rose of Tralee — traditional
The Kerry Dances — James Lynam Molloy
The Raglan Road — traditional (lyrics by Patrick Kavanagh)
The Mountains of Pomeroy — traditional
The Banks of My Own Lovely Lee — traditional
The Green Fields of France (slow air) — Eric Bogle
Only Our Rivers Run Free — Mickey MacConnell
The Rose of Mooncoin — traditional
The Maid of Culmore — traditional
The Spancil Hill (slow air) — traditional
The Old Bog Road — traditional
The Shores of Lough Erne — traditional
The Lament for Owen Roe O’Neill — traditional
The Green Hills of Antrim — traditional
Classical Tunes:
Johann Pachelbel — Canon in D
Jeremiah Clarke — Trumpet Voluntary (Prince of Denmark’s March)
Henry Purcell — Trumpet Tune
Johann Sebastian Bach — Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
Johann Sebastian Bach — Air on the G String
Edward Elgar — Salut d’Amour
Franz Schubert — Ave Maria
Charles Gounod / J.S. Bach — Ave Maria
César Franck — Panis Angelicus
George Frideric Handel — Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
George Frideric Handel — Largo (Ombra mai fu)
George Frideric Handel — Water Music (Air)
Ralph Vaughan Williams — Greensleeves (Fantasia theme)
Traditional — Greensleeves
Léo Delibes — Flower Duet (instrumental arrangement)
Camille Saint-Saëns — The Swan
Gabriel Fauré — Pavane
Gabriel Fauré — Sicilienne
Erik Satie — Gymnopédie No. 1
Claude Debussy — Clair de Lune
Jules Massenet — Meditation (from Thaïs)
Pietro Mascagni — Intermezzo (from Cavalleria Rusticana)
Antonín Dvořák — Largo (from New World Symphony)
Johann Sebastian Bach — Arioso
Johann Sebastian Bach — Sheep May Safely Graze
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Eine kleine Nachtmusik (Andante)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Divertimento in D, K.136 (Andante)
Ludwig van Beethoven — Ode to Joy
Edvard Grieg — Morning (from Peer Gynt)
Johann Strauss II — Blue Danube (waltz arrangement)
George Frideric Handel — Hornpipe (from Water Music)
Jean-Joseph Mouret — Rondeau
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky — Waltz (from Serenade for Strings)
Felix Mendelssohn — Wedding March
Richard Wagner — Bridal Chorus
Gustav Holst — Jupiter (theme)
Edward Elgar — Nimrod (from Enigma Variations)
Tomaso Albinoni — Adagio in G minor
Antonín Dvořák — Slavonic Dance No. 2 (slow arrangement)
Johannes Brahms — Hungarian Dance No. 5 (slow arrangement)
Arcangelo Corelli — Christmas Concerto (Pastorale)
Georg Philipp Telemann — Canonic Sonata No. 1
Georg Philipp Telemann — Canonic Sonata No. 2
Antonio Vivaldi — Largo (from Winter, The Four Seasons)
Antonio Vivaldi — Spring (from The Four Seasons)
Johann Sebastian Bach — Wachet auf
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky — Andante Cantabile
Charles-Marie Widor — Toccata (processional arrangement)

Chris and John - Violin/Guitar Duo's Prices

Last updated: 2026

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Standard Prices
DurationPrice
Up to 1 hour£510
Up to 2 hours£550
Up to 3 hours£600
Packages
Wedding Duet + Ceilidh Band2 musicians4 hours
We're one of the very few deuts that can give you both: elegant wedding ceremony music from a classical fiddle/violin and guitar duet, AND a ceilidh band! Enjoy the best of both worlds with our versatile duo: a classically trained fiddle/violin and guitar team who bring elegance and warmth to your ceremony and drinks reception with a mix of classical favourites, Scottish and Irish folk tunes, and romantic melodies. Later in the evening, we transform into a lively ceilidh band, getting everyone on the dance floor for a rip-roaring ceilidh. As well as playing fiddle, Chris is an expert dance caller, and will lead everyone through the dances and will have the most inexperienced partygoers flying round the Dashing White Sergeant in no time. .
£950
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

We're go the extra mile to ensure our clients have the piece of mind before their event, and put every effort into curating the perfect atmosphere for the occasion.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

We regularly perform in all kinds of venues across Scotland, from village halls, churches, hotel receptions - even the V&A in Dundee and a couple's proposal at the gates of Edinburgh Castle.

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

Every wedding feels high profile for us; it's incredibly special to be an integral part of couples' most important day in their lives.

Do you have different line-up options?

Yes. If you're only looking for a solo guitarist or a solo violinist/fiddle player, we can arrange a solo performance of either performer.

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

We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible, and understand things can always run slightly differently to planned on the day. With good notice, we can alter our times to accommodate reasonable changes on the day.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

If our performance has our PA system, we're more than happy to queue any playlist through our speakers for as long as we've been booked.

How much time do you need to set up?

We arrive at the venue at least an hour before. As soon as our PA is set up we can provide a free playlist service to help set the atmosphere and get your guests ready for our live performance.

Can you roam around while you perform?

This is possible, as long as we have a clear idea of what you have in mind. We can usually do this for around 15 minutes or so, but can come and go with you if this is something you'd like at your event.

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

Of course, and feel free to get in touch with any requests for more niche tunes, and we'll be more than happy to play them for you.

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

Yes, our full PA system is included in your quote. We usually require a minimum of 3 by 5 metres to perform, but can make almost anything work.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Absolutely. We pride ourselves on giving a bespoke experience, and can learn any themes or melodies for your special occasion, especially wedding ceremonies. Given enough time, we can learn any tune for you.
Musicianship
Genres:
Classical, Folk, Bluegrass, Traditional Scottish folk, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional English folk
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Burns night, Birthday party, Theatre / Show
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