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Krista Solars
Fiddler in Jeromesville, OH
Why hire Krista Solars?
Krista Solars has been playing classical violin since she was four years old, and fiddle since she was six. She played in her first fiddle contest at the age of seven, and has been competing ever since. In addition, Krista has released four professionally recorded CDs, and has been playing hired performances since the age of thirteen. She is currently 24 years old, with a Bachelors degree in Violin Performance from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, and is working toward her Masters in Violin Performance at Indiana University. She is available for booking in Ohio, as well as Indiana and eastern Pennsylvania. Krista never plays for her fans without her fiddle and a smile!
Great Fiddle Player and guitar accompaniment
Looking forward to seeing you and hearing you again at the Perrysville Street Fair on June 22nd, 2013. We totally enjoyed your musical talent last year. Why don't you have this in you website calendar to draw from the rest of Ashland County and surrounding counties? We love you Krista! (and Perry)!!
Hired by: Al S.
- Expertise
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Priced Fairly
- Adaptability
Event Date: June 23rd, 2012
Event: Fair in Perrysville, Ohio
Services provided: Fiddler
Great Trail Festival
Have seen Krista Solars at the Great Trail Festival for a few years and have truly enjoyed her entertainment. Her playing was one of the things we looked forward to enjoying there!
Review by: Kathy C.
Event Date: August 25th, 2012
Event: Festival in Malvern, Ohio
About
Krista Solars started playing classical violin, Suzuki method, when she was four years old. She began fiddle music when she was six years old, at the same time as her two older brothers. Though neither Krista nor her brothers ever technically had a teacher especially for fiddle music, their classical violin teacher said that it might motivate all three of them to keep practicing the violin in the summer when there were no lessons - so they all began fiddle music, as well as continuing with their classical studies.
In 2004, Krista won first place at the Ohio State Fiddle Contest in the Junior Division, 18 & Under, and in August of 2009, she won first place in the Senior Division (ages 22 - 54) at the Ohio State Fiddle Contest. In October of 2008, she competed in the Grand Master Fiddling Championship and placed 24th out of all who competed. She has also won many other contests throughout the states of Ohio and West Virginia. In addition to all the contests and other venues she performed at, Krista also recorded her first CD in 2004, entitled "A Little Fiddle". After the apparent success in sales, Krista decided to record another CD, which is named "A Little Fiddle 2: Disturbin' The Peace". In the spring of 2008, her third CD was published, entitled "Fiddlin' With Dynamite!". One of her songs from this album, "Jumpin' The Strings", is currently the theme song for 'The Picks & Bows Bluegrass Show' on WQKT, 104.5 in Wooster, OH. Newly released is her fourth studio album, entitled "Burnin' Up The Fiddle".
Krista played in the Akron Youth Symphony (2000-2002), in addition to the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra (2002-2006). She also played in the Oberlin Orchestra, and went with that same ensemble to perform in Carnegie Hall in January of 2007. From 2002 until her graduation the spring of 2010, she studied classical violin with Milan Vitek. Krista then graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Violin Performance from Oberlin Conservatory of Music. Currently, Krista is pursuing her Master's Degree - also in Violin Performance - at Indiana University, while studying baroque violin, and continuing her fiddle playing.
Personnel
Krista Solars: Fiddler / Main performer
Perry McKinley: Guitar / Backup performer
Influences
Mark O'Connor, Byron Berline, Aubrey Haynie, Stuart Duncan, Kenny Baker.
What to Expect
Typical Gig Duration: 30 - 60 minutes
Professional-level fiddle playing; good, clean fun; occasional jokes to engage audience; an enthusiastic performance.
Stage/Setup Requirements:
An enthusiastic audience!
Additional Notes:
We can provide our own sound system. If sound system is provided, three microphones and at least two good speakers are required.
Set/Song/Sequence List:
Krista learns new songs every year, and so her sets are never the same from performance to performance. That way, when fans go to multiple shows per year, they are guaranteed to hear some of their favorites - as well as songs they haven't heard at a live performance before.
Available for Your
Anniversary Party, Christmas Party, Competition, Concert Venue, Fair, Festival, Fundraiser, Grand Opening, Launch Party, Luncheon/Tea, Private Party, Restaurant, Reunion, Sporting Event, Studio Session, Wedding Reception
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