March 23rd, 2014
Violin duets at Ashe County Public Library - Jefferson, NC
This was our second performance at the library, so hopefully we'll get to go back again next year.
Celtic / Irish Fiddle Music - Southern Pines, NC
Such a fun gig at Longleaf Country Club!! On a Friday evening, I played violin solos (Irish / Celtic fiddle) for a St. Patrick's Day party held at the clubhouse. It took some practice to play like a fiddler again instead of a classical violinist :)
By the end of the evening, the audience was clapping along with the music, the servers were "riverdancing," and we were all having a great time! This was one of the best audiences I've ever had. One club member even asked the bartender for a jar and made it into my "tip jar." 3 hours of fiddling flew by with such appreciative listeners!
Solo Violin Wedding - Asheville, NC
I played classical violin solos for the prelude, Canon in D for the bride, and Trumpet Voluntary for the recessional.
Kristin & I met when we studied abroad in Salamanca, Spain, and she asked that I include a special song from our travels. We went to Austria on a weekend trip and took the Sound of Music tour in Salzburg. I played "Eidelweiss" to remember our fun travels together :)
After the ceremony, we enjoyed hors d'oeuvres and dinner!
I don't remember why we were making faces! It definitely wasn't at the food - because the food was delicious!
Thanks to Kristin & Patrick for allowing me to be part of your wedding day!!!
Marcel & Laura's Wedding - The Sterling - Charlotte, NC
The next Saturday evening, I played violin & piano solos for a wedding at a gorgeous condo in the Myers Park area of Charlotte.
About 40 guests attended the wedding ceremony, and 40 more came for cocktails and the reception.
I played solo violin for prelude and ceremony and then for about 30 minutes afterward. Then the music switched to piano solos for the rest of the evening.
Bride & Groom's favorite artists are Etta James, Frank Sinatra, & Patsy Cline. So I had a great time choosing the reception music!
Thanks, Marcel & Laura, for such a fun time at your wedding! Best wishes on a beautiful married life together :)