Violin duets at Ashe County Public Library - Jefferson, NC 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. ![]() 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! ![]() 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 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. ![]() 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! ![]() 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 :)
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