"Classical and Pop electric violinist from Leeds ideal for wedding ceremony music and receptions. Solo violin music and acoustic guitarist available for hire at your next UK event. "

About the Act:

A professionally trained musician, our Solo Violinist layers up violin, acoustic guitar and vocals to create a symphony of sound using live looping technology. Whilst being a key element of his appeal, this also means that one musician can provide the sound of a full string quartet or band – offering a cost effective solution for those in love with the sound of a string quartet but on a limited budget. 

Unlike many Classical acts who use looping technology, the addition of an acoustic guitar gives our Solo Violinist his own distinct sound. It also enables him to brings Pop, Dance and Folk influences to a set list which brilliantly compliment the Classical playing on offer. Booking options include anything up to 2.5 hours of music for your drinks reception and special requests for your aisle music and wedding ceremony. You can even book our Solo Violinist fronting the awesome Mumford and Sons-style band, Emerald Skye.

Whether looking for a Classical musician to accompany you down the aisle, a contemporary performer to entertain your guests through their drinks reception, or someone to recreate one of your favourite pieces in a bespoke style, our Solo Violinist is what you’ve been looking for. His music can provide a beautiful, laid back atmosphere at your event and be tailored to suit your personal tastes. Get in touch to find our his availability now!

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Multi-instrumentalist with a beautiful voice
  • Layers guitar and violin with a loop station
  • A brilliant alternative to a String Quartet
CEREMONY - Violin Only
Music for the Wedding Ceremony
Music for the wedding ceremony to include the Guest's arrival, Signing, and, Exit. This includes a bespoke song request and a handful of song requests. Performing with the use of a Violin, Chris can lean towards a particular style depending on your preference including; Contemporary Pop, Classical Pop (think Bridgerton), Classical, Top 40/Ibiza Classics, and a touch of Folk & Jazz.
£ 349
CEREMONY - Violin, Guitar, & Vocals
Music for the wedding ceremony
Music for the wedding ceremony including the Guest's arrival, Signing, and Exit This includes a bespoke song request and a handful of song requests. Performing with the use of Violin, Guitar, and Vocals, Chris can lean towards a particular style depending on your preference to include; Contemporary Pop, Classical Pop, and a touch of Folk & Jazz.
£ 347
DRINKS RECEPTION - Violin Only
Music for the drinks reception
Music for the drinks reception, to include up to 2x45-minute sets and a handful of song requests Performing with the use of a Violin, Chris can lean towards a particular style depending on your preference including; Contemporary Pop, Classical Pop (think Bridgerton), Classical, Top 40/Ibiza Classics, and a touch of Folk & Jazz.
£ 400
DRINKS RECEPTION - Violin, Guitar, & Vocals
Music for the drinks reception
Music for the drinks reception, to include up to 2x45-minute sets and a handful of song requests Performing with the use of Violin, Guitar, & Vocals, Chris can lean towards a particular style depending on your preference including; Contemporary Pop, Classical Pop, and a touch of Folk & Jazz.
£ 397
CEREMONY & DRINKS RECEPTION
Music for the ceremony & drinks reception
Music for the wedding ceremony including the Guest's arrival, Signing, and Exit. This includes a bespoke song request and a handful of song requests. Music for the drinks reception, to include up to 2x45-minute sets and a handful of song requests Performing with the use of Violin, Guitar, & Vocals, Chris can lean towards a particular style depending on your preference including; Contemporary Pop, Classical Pop, and a touch of Folk & Jazz. It's popular to have a chilled set, featuring violin with romantic music for the ceremony, and then to include guitar and vocals for more of an upbeat acoustic live lounge set for the drinks reception. Musical direction is flexible.
£ 549
CEREMONY, DRINKS, & WEDDING BREAKFAST
Music for the ceremony, drinks reception, & wedding breakfast.
Music for the wedding ceremony including the Guest's arrival, Signing, and Exit. This includes a bespoke song request and a handful of song requests. Music for the drinks reception, to include up to 2x45-minute sets and a handful of song requests. Music for the wedding breakfast to include up to 2x45-minute sets and a handful of song requests. Performing with the use of Violin, Guitar, & Vocals, Chris can lean towards a particular style depending on your preference to include; Contemporary Pop, Classical Pop, and a touch of Folk & Jazz. It's popular to have a chilled set, featuring violin with romantic music for the ceremony, and then to include guitar and vocals for more of an upbeat acoustic live lounge set for the drinks reception. For the wedding breakfast, a chilled instrumental set usually works well. Musical direction is flexible.
£ 648

Song List

The following tracks can be performed with a combination of Violin, Guitar & Vocals. A selection of songs can be performed in a romantic classical pop style to suit a ceremony or wedding breakfast, and others to highlight guitar and vocals, perfect for an upbeat acoustic live lounge which would compliment the drinks reception or evening reception.

Learning your favourite songs comes as part of the package. Let me know your favourites, ones to avoid and any special requests. This helps to build a tailored set for your event. If unsure, I'm happy to use my best judgement.

Styles/Genres included:

Contemporary Pop (e.g. Ed Sheeran, Clean Bandit, George Ezra, Bastille, Jason Mraz, Bruno Mars, Harry Styles, Jack Johnson.)

Dance/Club/House - Classic Ibiza Music (e.g. La Ritournelle - Sebastien Tellier, Children - Robert Miles, Titanium Remix, Adagio For Strings - Tiesto, Don't You Worry Child - Swedish House Mafia, You've Got The Love - Candi Staton)

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Classical Pop (e.g. Thank You, Next & Watermelon Sugar arranged by 'The Vitamin String Quartet', which are popular songs played in a classical style, think Bridgerton)

Classical (e.g. Pachelbels Canon, Ludovico Einaudi, Ave Maria)

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Folk (e.g. Mumford & Sons, Wellerman - Sea Shanty)

Jazz (e.g. Summertime - Ella Fitzgerald, Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder)

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SETLIST (Highlights)

5 Years Time – Noah and the Whale

7 Years – Lukas Graham

A Million Dreams – The Greatest Showman

Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers

All of Me – John Legend

All You Need Is Love – The Beatles

American Boy - Estelle

Angels – Robbie Williams

Back To The Earth - Jason Mraz

Better Together – Jack Johnson

Billionaire – Travie McCoy

Blackbird – The Beatles

Blame It On Me - George Ezra

Blank Space - Taylor Swift

Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison

Caked By The Ocean - DNCE

Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen

Can't Help Falling in Love - Kina Grannis

Can't Hold Us - Macklemore

Can You Feel The Love Tonight - Elton John

Castles on the Hill - Ed Sheeran

Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol

Cheap Thrills - Sia

Come Together - The Beatles

Counting Stars – OneRepublic

Crazy – Gnarls Barkley

Cry Me A River – Justin Timberlake

City of Stars - La La Land

Dance Monkey - Tones & I

Dancing In The Moonlight - Toploader

Despactio - Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, Justin Bieber

Don’t Look Back In Anger – Oasis

Don’t Stop Believing – Journey

Everlong - Foo Fighters

Fare Thee Well - Inside Llewyn Davis OST

Fast Car – Tracy Chapman

Feel Good Inc. - Gorillaz

Forget You – CeeLo Green

Galway Girl - Ed Sheeran

Giant - Calvin Harris, Rag'n'Bone Man

Giants - Dermot Kennedy

Girls Like You - Maroon 5 / Cardi B

Grace - Lewis Capaldi

Greatest Day - Take That

Happy - Pharrell Williams

Havana - Camila Cabello, Young Thug

Haven't Met You Yet - Michael Buble

Hey There Delilah - Plain White T's

Hey Jude – The Beatles

Hold Back The River – James Bay

Home – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

House Of The Rising Sun – The Animals

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 Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Heuston

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

Just You and I - Tom Walker

Let Her Go – Passenger

Little Lion Man - Mumford & Sons

Little Talks - Of Monsters & Men

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

Mykonos - Fleet Foxes

New Rules - Dua Lipa

New Shoes - Paolo Nutini

No Tears Left to Cry – Ariana Grande

One Day Like This – Elbow

Ordinary People – John Legend

Paradise – Coldplay

Perfect - Ed Sheeran

Pompeii - Bastille

Price Tag – Jessie J

Rather Be - Clean Bandit

Riptide - Vance Joy

Rolling in the Deep - Adele

Rude - MAGIC!

Saturday Sun - Vance Joy

Senorita - Shawn Mendes

September Song - JP Cooper

Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes

Shape of You – Ed Sheeran

Shotgun - George Ezra

Shut Up and Dance - Walk The Moon

Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder

Someone Like You – Adele

Something Just Like This - The Chainsmokers, Coldplay

Somewhere Only We Know – Keane

Somewhere Over The Rainbow – Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwo’ole

Stand By Me - Ben E.King

Stay With Me - Sam Smith

Sunny Afternoon - The Kinks

Stiches – Shawn Mendes

Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns N' Roses

Suddenly I See - KT Tunstall

Summertime Sadness - Lana Del Rey

Sunday Morning - Maroon 5

Thank You, Next - Ariana Grande

The A Team - Ed Sheeran

The Blowers Daughter - Damien Rice

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

Under The Bridge - Red Hot Chili Peppers

Valerie - The Zutons

Viva La Vida - Coldplay

Wake Me Up - Avicii

Warwick Avenue – Duffy

Watermelon Sugar - Harry Styles

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

Wellerman - Nathan Evans

Where Is The Love - Black Eyed Peas

Wild World - Yusuf / Cat Stevens

Yellow - Coldplay

You Don't Know Me - Jax Jones, RAYE

You've Got The Love - Florence & The Machine

REVIEWS

Laura Chillwell
WEDDING CLIENT
The Solo Violinist performed at our recent wedding and he genuinely made the day for us. He was professional and he struck the right tone throughout making the whole atmosphere beautiful. His repertoire of songs were perfect and the mix of violin and guitar made for a lovely, relaxed feel to our wedding. Our guests loved him and are still raving about him. We would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for some music on their special day because ours certainly wouldn't have been the same without him!
Marcus Dodds
WEDDING CLIENT
We were so pleased we booked Solo Violinist for our wedding drinks. He was a superb performer and the repertoire was perfect for our guests. We had lots of compliments about his performance and felt that he was a great addition to the atmosphere of the day. Due to weather, we were inside for our celebrations and while we were concerned about the volume, he handled this brilliantly. Everyone could hear him but our guests could still chat with each other. Would happily recommend him!
Emily & Phillip Radcliffe
WEDDING CLIENT
We were looking forward to The Solo Violinist performance at our wedding and he far exceeded our expectations. He made our wedding so special and unique. The guests really enjoyed the performance he sounded amazing.
Androniki Pickett
Bride from a Wedding Ceremony
The Solo Violinist amazed every single guest with his playing during our ceremony. He even made quite a few of my guests, both male and female come to tears. Such a talented musician, sensitive to his surroundings, flexible in his approach, and exceptional in every way. PS thank you for playing whilst my wedding car broke down! We got there in the end. Thank you!
Kevin & Siobhan
Wedding Client
The Solo Violinist 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!

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