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March 23rd, 2014

3/23/2014

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Violin duets at Ashe County Public Library - Jefferson, NC

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Madilyn & I played classical violin duets at Ashe County Public Library in Jefferson, NC, on a beautiful Saturday afternoon.  Our duets were background music for the art reception being held upstairs, and a lot of people found a cozy place to sit and read and listen to the music.
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Several people came up and talked to us as we were playing and after we finished.  And it was perfect weather for a drive through the NC mountains too! 



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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

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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 :) 
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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

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The next day, Jeremiah & I headed in the opposite direction and up the mountain for a wedding in Asheville, NC.  Homewood is BEAUTIFUL!  This was my first time playing there.  The staff was really great too.
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We were guests at this wedding too!  The bride Kristin & I were college roommates, and it was so special to see her again, to get to meet her new hubby, & to be a part of her wedding day!


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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 :)



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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

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The next Saturday evening, I played violin & piano solos for a wedding at a gorgeous condo in the Myers Park area of Charlotte.  
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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!

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Thanks, Marcel & Laura, for such a fun time at your wedding!  Best wishes on a beautiful married life together :)

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