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About Christopher

Northern Irish Singer-Songwriter & multi-Instrumentalist. Playing over 500 events to include the acoustic stage at glasto & BBC live lounge!

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Violinist

Leeds

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Northern Irish, Leeds based Freelance Musician Chris Heron is a Composer, Arranger, Tutor, Singer-Songwriter, Multi-Instrumentalist and most dominantly a Performer. Having been classically trained, he broke into the popular industry in his late teens and adapted his playing style which included improvising, a skill which most violinists in the classical world are not commonly associated with. Exploring further, the loop-station became part of his niche and was able to compose music for himself, creating the sound of an acoustic duo, string quartet, and cinematic orchestra. It allows the ability to simultaneously perform and record live while using Guitar, Strings, Vocal Harmonies and Lead Vocals.

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Saved the day!

Booked for an Encore gig with less than 24 hours’ notice

Lightning fast responses

Average response time under 2 hours

6th Anniversary

This act has been working with Encore for over 6 years

10 gigs

Experienced: 10 bookings through Encore

Musicianship

Genres:

Pop, Classical, Acoustic, Covers, Top 40, Light music, Easy listening, Classical crossover, Folk, Jazz, Ambient pop

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Instruments:

Violin, Guitar, Singer

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Event types:

Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Recording session, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Arranger, Composer, Songwriter, Lyricist, Transcription, Fluent sight-reader, Fluent improviser, Perfect pitch, Live looping, Instrumental teaching, Audio engineer, Producer, Orchestrator, Sound technician, Singing teaching, Composition teaching

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Song list

All available in a popular or classical style to suit the event.

Requests for your day are quite easily arranged for a small fee.

5 Years Time – Noah and the Whale

7 Years – Lukas Graham

Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers

All of Me – John Legend

All You Need Is Love – The Beatles

Angels – Robbie Williams

Better Together – Jack Johnson

Billionaire – Travie McCoy

Blackbird – The Beatles

Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol

Counting Stars - OneRepublic

Cry Me A River – Justin Timberlake

Despactio - Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, Justin Bieber

Don’t Look Back In Anger – Oasis

Don’t Stop Believing – Journey

Fast Car – Tracy Chapman

Forget You – CeeLo Green

Greatest Day - Take That

Happy - Pharrell Williams

Havana - Camila Cabello, Young Thug

Haven't Met You Yet - Michael Buble

Hey Jude – The Beatles

Hold Back The River – James Bay

Home – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

Human - Rag'n'Bone Man

I Heard It Through The Grapevine – Marvin Gaye

I Just Called To Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder

I Like You – Ben Rector

I'm Not The Only One - Sam Smith

I’m Yours – Jason Mraz

Is This Love – Bob Marley

Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder

It Must Be Love - Madness

Just The Way You Are - Bruno Mars

Let Her Go – Passenger

Love Yourself - Justin Bieber

Make You Feel My Love - Adele

Marry You - Bruno Mars

Moon River - Henry Mancini

Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5, Christina Aguilera

Mr Brightside - The Killers

New Rules - Dua Lipa

One Day Like This - Elbow

Paradise – Coldplay

Perfect - Ed Sheeran

Pompeii - Bastille

Price Tag – Jessie J

Rather Be - Clean Bandit

Rude - MAGIC!

September Song - JP Cooper

Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes

Shape of You – Ed Sheeran

Someone Like You – Adele

Something Just Like This - The Chainsmokers, Coldplay

Somewhere Only We Know – Keane

Stay With Me - Sam Smith

Stiches – Shawn Mendes

Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns N' Roses

Summertime Sadness - Lana Del Rey

Sunday Morning - Maroon 5

The A Team - Ed Sheeran

The Curse - Josh Ritter

The Lazy Song - Bruno Mars

Titanium - David Guetta, Sia

Toxic - Britney Spears

Toy Story ''You've Got A Friend In Me'' - Randy Newman

Valerie - The Zutons

Viva La Vida - Coldplay

Wake Me Up - Avicii

Warwick Avenue – Duffy

We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off - Ella Eyre

You Don't Know Me - Jax Jones, RAYE

Classical Arrangments

Amélie' - Comptine d'un autre été: L'après-midi

Moon River

Pachelbels Canon

Pavane - Faure

+ Classical Compositions (Perfect for background entertainment)

+ Any of the above performed in a classical style

Prices

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

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£0
Up to 1 hour	£250
Up to 2 hours	£338
Up to 3 hours	£438

Christopher

5 out of 5

6 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Reviews

5 out of 5

Chris is a true professional. He arrived punctually, set up in short time and dressed smart. It was a shame our bar was a little quiet after jubilee celebrations the week before as Chris delivered 2 sets of perfection. We wish him much success in the future.lovely guy

5 out of 5

Chris was a pleasure to work with. He sang and played his instruments beautifully at our wedding and we couldn't recommend him highly enough!

5 out of 5

Chris amazed every single guest with his playing during our ceremony. He even made quite of my guests, both make and female to tears. Such a talented musician, sensitive to his surroundings, flexible in his approach and exceptional in every way. Thank you

5 out of 5

Chris was amazing at our wedding! All the guests loved his violin playing and he really helped to set the mood of the day. He was very professional too. Would highly recommend Chris to any couple looking for a musician for their wedding! Thank you Chris! Kevin & Siobhan.

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Chris is stupendous. At a recent wedding guests were demanding quiet so they could listen to his music. Classical style with a modern twist that should be resounding round the Albert Hall!

Chris is a talented, creative and lively violinist whose enthusiasm for music is contagious. He has a proactive and charismatic style of musical leadership that just makes you want to play! He’s restored my confidence and eagerness to be involved in string ensemble playing and improve my violin playing – he is an excellent role model

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