- Washington, DC
- Violinist
- Contact for rates
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Michael Francis Haley
Overview
Professional violinist (and fiddler) since 1983. Extensive performance experience including weddings, parties, festivals, churches, arts centers, pubs, wineries, and even street performance (busking). Frequently performs solo, and also with orchestras, rock bands, and folk bands.
Repertoire includes classical, popular love songs, bluegrass, Celtic folk, and original music.
Professional working musician.
Over 100 videos from various live performances!
Has recorded CDs, and working on more.
Reviews
39 reviews
Amy C.
June 28, 2026Excellent violinist
Michael did an outstanding service playing his violin for our daughter’s wedding. He was punctual and professional and we are very grateful to him. He comes highly recommended.
Hired as: Violinist
Michael Francis Haley
Thank you!! I enjoyed playing at both the church and the vineyards.
Marwan S.
December 7, 2025Excellent Music very professional
Enjoyed the music. Very professional and will use him again in the future for another occasions.
Hired as: Violinist
Michael Francis Haley
Thank you! I enjoyed playing for you.
Pierce C.
November 2, 2025Great experience
I had Michael play for my wedding proposal and he did a fantastic job and was professional!
Hired as: Violinist
Michael Francis Haley
Thanks. I enjoyed playing for you!
Coron T.
November 1, 2025Excellent service
michael did great we had him for a small ceremony where my fiancé and i got married and i trusted him and his expertise to have songs played during the event which he delivered. he added a great ambiance for the environment and was there on time and very attentive to what we needed him to do. when i have another even i plan to have him again and definitely recommend him.
Hired as: Violinist
Michael Francis Haley
Thanks! I enjoyed playing for you.
Rolfe G.
October 21, 2025Beautiful Wedding Ceremony Performance
My wife and I hired Michael to play for our wedding ceremony, and he played beautifully. Michael was highly communicative the entire way and incredibly helpful in offering music suggestions for different parts of the ceremony. He was flexible and willing to come to our rehearsal to practice timing with the rest of the wedding party. Would highly recommend Michael to anyone looking to hire a violinist for their event!
Hired as: Violinist
Michael Francis Haley
Thanks! I enjoyed playing for you. You had a beautiful ceremony at a beautiful location on a beautiful day.
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 180 minutes
What to expect
A range of music from classical, to folk, to rock. Repertoire includes classical (Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, Pachelbel, Puccini, etc.), love songs, melodies from classic movies and television shows such as Romeo and Juliet, Titanic, Fiddler on the Roof, Sound of Music, Charlie Brown, bluegrass, Celtic, and old-time fiddle.
Known for whit and charm during performance.
Able to perform in tails (black tuxedo), suit and tie, casual, or costume.
Ask about booking Waterfront Maestro for rock covers and original songs.
About
Professional violinist (and fiddler) since 1983. Extensive performance experience including weddings, parties, festivals, churches, arts centers, and even street performance (busking). Frequently performs solo, and also with orchestras, rock bands, and folk bands. Folk bands include Whiskey Wagon, Lilting Banshee, and Maestro et Rosa (Celtic harp and fiddle duo). Dance bands include ONYX. Rock bands include Waterfront Maestro.
Repertoire includes classical (Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, Pachelbel, Puccini etc), pop (melodies from classic movies such as Romeo and Juliet, Titanic, Twilight, Sound of Music), bluegrass, folk (Celtic, folk rock and old-time fiddle).
Professional working musician.
Has recorded CDs and working on more.
Current recordings:
The Bach Violin Album (Arrangements of works by J.S. Bach)
Opus Madness (Rock instrumentals by Waterfront Maestro)
Heart Strings (Wedding oriented classical music arranged for solo violin. Also includes original music by Michael Francis Haley.)
In a World or Pain and Suffering (All original violin music and poetry by Michael Francis Haley.)
Fully Charged (Hard and Fast violin music composed by Michael Francis Haley.)
The Uniting Angel (Christmas carols)
Additional booking notes
Prefers to play pure violin.
Owns several instruments. Available at short notice.
Electric violin and amplifier available for playing with bands.
Also plays guitar, mandolin, and sings.
Home recording studio.
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
July 2026
25
Saturday
Surprise
1:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Annandale, VA
September 2026
12
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Manassas, VA
26
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Washington, DC
October 2026
03
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Rochelle, VA
November 2026
08
Sunday
Worship Service
10:30am - 11:30am
•
Kearneysville, WV
December 2026
12
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Washington, DC
Past booked events
June 2026
27
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Harpers Ferry, WV
December 2025
19
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Triangle, VA
12
Friday
Corporate Event
2:30pm - 3:00pm
•
Arlington, VA
06
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Leesburg, VA
October 2025
31
Friday
Wedding Engagement
10:30am - 11:00am
•
Barboursville, VA
23
Thursday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 2:45pm
•
Purcellville, VA
18
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Purcellville, VA
September 2025
25
Thursday
Grand Opening
3:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Manassas, VA
20
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:30pm - 3:15pm
•
Burke, VA
August 2025
30
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
La Plata, MD
27
Wednesday
Retirement Community Event
3:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Alexandria, VA
July 2025
18
Friday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Leesburg, VA
June 2025
28
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 4:45pm
•
Washington, DC
May 2025
15
Thursday
Graduation
7:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Washington, DC
10
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Washington, DC
03
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Fredericksburg, VA
April 2025
09
Wednesday
Personal Occasion
11:00am - 3:00pm
•
Alexandria, VA
March 2025
30
Sunday
Fundraiser
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Rockville, MD
07
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
Manassas, VA
November 2024
21
Thursday
Holiday Party
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Ellicott City, MD
16
Saturday
Wedding Engagement
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Fredericksburg, VA
October 2024
18
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Manassas, VA
16
Wednesday
Corporate Event
9:00pm - 10:30pm
•
Washington, DC
July 2024
03
Wednesday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Boyce, VA
June 2024
08
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
12:30pm - 1:30pm
•
Linden, VA
May 2024
25
Saturday
Surprise
7:00pm - 7:15pm
•
Washington, DC
18
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
1:00pm - 1:15pm
•
Fredericksburg, VA
August 2023
17
Thursday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Oakton, VA
July 2022
10
Sunday
Surprise
7:00pm - 7:45pm
•
Sterling, VA
June 2022
18
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Warrenton, VA
May 2022
14
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Mount Vernon, VA
February 2022
10
Thursday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Great Falls, VA
November 2021
20
Saturday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Oakton, VA
September 2021
19
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Sharpsburg, MD
04
Saturday
Wedding Engagement
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Middleburg, VA
May 2021
15
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Alexandria, VA
October 2020
18
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Washington, DC
09
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
Alexandria, VA
September 2020
19
Saturday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Manassas, VA
03
Thursday
Wedding Ceremony
12:00pm - 12:30pm
•
Fredericksburg, VA
July 2020
24
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Frederick, MD
February 2020
22
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Washington, DC
14
Friday
Restaurant/Bar Event
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Manassas, VA
13
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
2:30pm - 3:15pm
•
Reston, VA
December 2019
13
Friday
Christmas Party
2:30pm - 3:15pm
•
Reston, VA
07
Saturday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Clear Brook, VA
November 2019
09
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Manassas, VA
March 2019
16
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
3:00pm - 3:45pm
•
Reston, VA
December 2018
20
Thursday
Holiday Party
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Potomac, MD
July 2018
07
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Haymarket, VA
April 2018
29
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Leesburg, VA
December 2017
28
Thursday
Cocktail Party
6:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Alexandria, VA
November 2017
24
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Chantilly, VA
October 2017
07
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Manassas, VA
September 2017
09
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Purcellville, VA
May 2017
28
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
12:00pm - 12:15pm
•
Vienna, VA
December 2016
24
Saturday
Religious Celebration
10:00pm - 1:30am (Sun)
•
Chantilly, VA
October 2016
01
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Lovettsville, VA
September 2016
24
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
4:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Fort Washington, MD
09
Friday
Wedding Reception
7:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Beltsville, MD
July 2016
31
Sunday
Personal Occasion
4:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Washington, DC
09
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Manassas, VA
03
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Alexandria, VA
May 2016
14
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Luray, VA
December 2015
18
Friday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Washington, DC
17
Thursday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Baltimore, MD
July 2015
26
Sunday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
3:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Haymarket, VA
June 2015
21
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Upper Marlboro, MD
April 2015
19
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
Winchester, VA
December 2014
23
Tuesday
Other
9:00pm - 9:15pm
•
Washington, DC
07
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Fredericksburg, VA
October 2014
25
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Alexandria, VA
18
Saturday
Other
3:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Manassas, VA
June 2014
28
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 5:45pm
•
Fredericksburg, VA
October 2013
03
Thursday
Grand Opening
2:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Stafford, VA
September 2013
07
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 4:00pm
•
Reston, VA
February 2013
14
Thursday
Other
7:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Reston, VA
Set list
Repertoire includes classical (Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, Pachelbel, Puccini etc), pop (melodies from classic movies and television shows such as Romeo and Juliet, Titanic, Fiddler on the Roof, Sound of Music, Charlie Brown), bluegrass, folk (Celtic, folk, rock, and old-time fiddle)
Composes violin music!
Standard solo violin set list includes (but not limited to):
Ashokan Farewell
Edelweiss
Pachelbel Canon in D
Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring
Minuet in G - Bach /Petzhold
Ode to Joy
Bach Cello Suite No 1 (Prelude)
Bach Air on the G String
Ravel's Bolero
Selections from Vivaldi's Four seasons
Nessun Dorma
O Mio Babbino Caro
Beauty (Michael Francis Haley original)
Romeo and Juliet
Eine Kline Nacht Musik
Linus and Lucy (Peanuts Theme song)
Ashokan Farewell
Ave Maria - Franz Schubert
Ave Maria - Bach/Gounod
Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen
Lara’s Theme from Dr. Zhivago
Fiddler on the Roof
Song from Secret Garden
My Heart Will Go On (Titanic theme song)
various Irish and American fiddle tunes including Danny Boy
Influences and inspiration
André Rieu, David Garrett, Liberace, Victor Borge, Dubliners, AC/DC, Vassar Clements, Itzhak Perlman, Jascha Heifetz.
Setup requirements
Space to perform.
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