| Description | Price |
| Ceremony solo violin | £290 |
| Drinks reception solo | £290 |
| Wedding breakfast duo with guitar or piano | £400 |
| Funeral | £150 |
"The violin from the village of chillage" Hans Zimmer
I am a very versatile Cheshire based Violinist with many years experience playing as soloist performing classical recitals or in small chamber groups and orchestras.
Plus many years of playing in bands with acoustic and electric violin. Styles ranging from Irish traditional to pop/rock covers and original material.
The very emotional aspect of my playing lends itself to performing at weddings and funerals.
I also have many years experience performing with bands of varying styles, with the ability to improvise and produce violin lines that will take any music to a higher level in recording studios or on the live stage.
I have been involved in recording for bands and a number of commercial projects for various composers.
I have worked on many theatre productions and was the recipient of The Cheshire Theatre Guild Award for music production in 2019.
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"The violin from the village of chillage" Hans Zimmer
Movie credits
The Virgin of Liverpool - Lead Violin IMDb. Music department Lead Violin featuring Imelda Staunton and Ricky Tomlinson
Midas Man is a 2024 British biographical film about the life of music entrepreneur Brian Epstein, who managed The Beatles. Staring Emily Watson, Jay Lenno and Eddie Marsan. My role, Lead Violinist in the famous scene "All you need is Love" with the Beatles.
Special Events and moments
Featuring on a tribute video for the late Howard Kendall that was shown on Match of the Day introduced by Gary Lineker.
Playing solo violin at The Liverpool Anglican Cathedral for The Great Everton Managers funeral, Howard Kendall.
Playing the Malaysian National Anthem for the Countries Government Officials at the opening ceremony of the IFA World Arm-wrestling Championships in Kuala Lumpa, September 2023.
Based in Frodsham, Cheshire
= areas covered (up to 85 miles)
= free travel (up to 10 miles)
My Repertoire is unlimited!!!
As I read sheet music fluently which will cover all classical pieces and my experience playing with bands covers any and all contemporary songs.
No technical requirements needed
I use amplification if required
A post code would help, anything else will be checked out on arrival.
This is possible if I was using amplification at an event.
Many great gigs and concerts over the years, St Georges Hall Liverpool is one of my favorite venues acoustically, I have played a number of times there including performing at the funeral of the late Howard Kendal Everton's former manager.
Great Violinists such as David Oistrakh and Itzhak Perlman where always an inspiration.
I like playing festivals with bands but really enjoy playing at weddings and funerals where the emotional content of my playing works perfectly.
I like to arrive a minimum of 1 hour before an event but actual set up is about 10 minutes for any event.
Yes, playing outside is always an option.
I work with clients to choose music that will be appropriate for the event especially weddings and funerals.
Client are either moved or amazed depending on what music I play.
St Georges Hall
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Liverpool Anglican Cathedral
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
Peckforton Castle
Chester Cathedral
Blackburn Cathedral
Tong Auditorium
Heart of England Conference Center
Nunsmere Hall
Abbeywood Estate
Holiday Inn Runcorn
Crewe Hall
Rookery Hall
Heaton House Farm
Arley Hall
Inglewood Manor
Grovener Pulford Hotel
Ness Gardens
Walton Hall
Thornton Manor
Willington Hall
Carden Park
The Heyloft Cheshire
Thornton Hall
Colshaw Hall
John Lennon Hotel
Wedding
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Funeral / Memorial
Concert
Recording Session
Classical
Film / TV
Musical Theatre
Folk
Folk Rock
Irish Rock
Traditional Irish Folk
Traditional Scottish Folk
Country
Covers
Rock
Indie
Instrumental