Andrew Veenstra-Banning

More than anything, my goal is to give you the specific musical experience you're looking for! If you have a certain vision in mind for how you want your wedding or special occasion to go, I want to help you bring it to life. Maybe you want a Bridgerton-esque vibe, with classical covers of modern pop songs. Or perhaps you want a more stately atmosphere, with Pachelbel's Canon in D or a Bach prelude. Or maybe you want to liven up your party with an Irish jig and other fiddle tunes! Whatever your dream is, I can make it come true for you. I have two decades of experience playing wedding ceremonies, and I especially love to create custom arrangements of special songs for couples. Whether it's the song you first danced to, or kissed to, or a song that mirrors the story of your relationship, I love learning what "your song" means to you so I can craft a unique arrangement of it for you to walk down the aisle to!

I began my lifelong journey of playing the violin when I was 4 years old, and my love for it has only increased over time. I was trained in classical violin performance all the way through my 4-year experience at Calvin University. I grew to love playing with orchestras, string quartets and other small chamber ensembles, and as a soloist. In middle school I started playing fiddle music, playing at folk festivals and winning accolades in fiddle contests. In high school I began playing at weddings and other special events, and further expanded my repertoire to other popular styles. As a college student, I studied music theory and composition and participated in many ensembles, including orchestra, jazz band, and a string quartet. My passion is creating special experiences and memorable moments through music. Whether I'm playing as a featured entertainer, an accompanist, or just strolling around in the background, I always bring my best performance and professionalism to a gig!

I'm happy to play indoors or out, however I will require a covered performance area outdoors if it's raining (at least 8' x 8', approximately). My acoustic wooden instrument does not get along with water!
I can play acoustic/unplugged, or I can provide my own amplification, whichever you prefer. I have a guitar amp and a pre-amp pedal that I can play through, all I would need from you is access to a grounded electrical outlet and extension cord if necessary.
Lastly, though this probably goes without saying, I ask that there be no competing house music or DJ playing while I perform. More than one musical thing happening simultaneously is just overstimulating, you know?