Blue Violin

Colorado Springs, CO

$250 and up

Travels up to 200 miles

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Oceans

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Thunderstruck

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You Make Me Brave

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Viva la Vida

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Overview

The internationally acclaimed Blue Violin has performed in Europe, Asia, Australia and North American and has provided music for 1,000+ weddings. Available as a ceremony and cocktail hour musician, or for corporate events and wedding receptions, the Blue Violin appears as a solo act, with track, or small ensemble.

With a presence as bold as his sound, Blue Violin commands grand concert halls and intimate candlelit venues alike. His style blurs the lines between classical mastery and rock-and-roll fire, captivating audiences around the world. Blue Violin has performed alongside Gloria Estefan, Paul Simon, and Jennifer Holliday, with special appearances with John Mayer and even Sesame Street.


Reviews

6 reviews

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Gladys A.

October 17, 2024
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It was beautiful

Everyone loved the music during processional and during the ceremony, it was beautiful
He also added a nice little touch during Cocktail hour

Hired as: Violinist

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Blue Violin

Thanks so much! Was a lovely wedding and a joy to be able to participate!


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Donna S.

January 11, 2024
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Five Plus - in all areas- Blue Violin is exceptional

Blue Violin is an exceptional talent in all areas - performance, virtuosity, communication before event, arrival. We were a small party celebrating 80 th Birthday- all of our guests - from young to vintage enjoyed Blue Violin - whatever requests- Blue Violin accommodated! Thank You Blue Violin and GigSalad for making a forever memory to treasure!

Hired as: Violinist


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Kristine G.

December 9, 2023
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Best there is!!!

Don’t hesitate to sign with Chris!! We needed a last minute violinist and Chris stepped up big time. Was able to come in with just songs and chords and little to no rehearsal time, to play like we were in a concert hall. I will be telling everyone I know about Blue Violin.

Hired as: Violinist

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Thanks so much, Kristine! It was a lovely wedding, and it was a pleasure to work with Isaac!


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Shelley S.

August 11, 2023
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Chris is an awesome artist!

A huge repertoire, and a perfect performance for my father’s 94th birthday left ALL of us in smiling awe. On top of being a great performer, Chris goes with the flow, and is extremely personable. His incredible background is second to none - so exciting to learn.

Hired as: Violinist

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Blue Violin

Thanks so much, Shelley! Such a fun evening with your family!


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Stephanie Y.

June 21, 2023
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Wedding

Our other violinist had to cancel 4 days before the wedding. Blue Violin cam to our rescue. He did an amazing job!

Hired as: Violinist

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Blue Violin

Thank you so much! Was wonderful to be a part of the beautiful celebration!

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Booking information

Price range: $250 and up

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 480 minutes

Insurance: $2,000,000 - General Liability

What to expect

Electric or acoustic violin experienced in a variety of musical styles from classical to rock, jazz to r&b, movie and video game music. I am classically trained, but also comfortable improvising.

I can perform acoustically as a solo act, or amplified with my electric violin and backing. I can provide all of my own amplification, and am comfortable performing indoors and outdoors.

About

With a presence as bold as his sound, Blue Violin commands grand concert halls and intimate candlelit venues alike, moving dynamically across the stage while weaving immersive multimedia into every performance. His style blurs the lines between classical mastery and rock-and-roll fire, captivating audiences around the world. Praised by the Boston Ballet as “electrifying” and by The Boston Globe for “sparking musical interest in new ways,” he has performed alongside Gloria Estefan, Paul Simon, and Jennifer Holliday, with special appearances with John Mayer and even Sesame Street.

The Blue Violin has performed at over 1000 weddings throughout the United States, and is available as a ceremony and cocktail hour musician, and for corporate events and wedding receptions. Available as a solo act, or with track, the Blue Violin also collaborates with local DJ’s for larger scale events and parties.

A genre-bending soloist, Blue Violin has brought his high-energy performances to sold-out audiences across Australia, Asia, the United Kingdom, Canada, and throughout the United States. His powerful, cinematic shows have earned standing ovations from U.S. Presidents to Queen Rania of Jordan.

With a signature style that blends live loops, soaring melodies, and virtuosic technique, he transforms a single violin into an entire orchestra—whether reimagining Thunderstruck by AC/DC or delivering an epic, multi-layered version of Free Bird.

Blue Violin shattered classical boundaries with the world premiere of the first-ever rock and roll violin concerto, debuting the groundbreaking work in the United States. He now tours internationally with the Prague Metropolitan Symphony, bringing the piece to audiences in Austria, Germany, Czechia, and the United States. His concerto continues to be featured by major ensembles around the world, praised for its emotional depth and cinematic power.

Blue Violin has recorded and toured with GRAMMY-nominated, chart-topping band Sanctus Real, and performed with Tim Janis, Celtic Woman’s Orla Fallon, and EMI recording artists. He’s contributed to albums with GRAMMY-winning Turtle Island Quartet, Robin McAuley (Scorpions), and GLEE’s Jeanette Olsson.

As founder and first violinist of the award winning Boston String Quartet, he reshaped the modern classical scene and co-led the world premiere of Raul Yanez’s Concerto for Turntable at Carnegie Hall’s Isaac Stern Auditorium with Red Bull Artsehcro.

Critics continue to rave:
“the best rock and roll violinist of a generation” — Music Makers
“Transfixing…Mesmerising” — Perth Happenings

Deeply committed to education, he leads contemporary string clinics that have reached over 10,000's.

“Explores different ways of sparking musical interest” Boston Globe // “Mature depth and musical prowess” Tower Records, // Combining contemporary and classical styles” Miami Herald, “A once in a lifetime experience” Peoria Journal Star // “Sheer artistry” Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier // “Groundbreaking and innovative” I Am Modern // “Electrifying violinist” Boston Ballet.

Additional booking notes

For amplified performance, I am able to provide my own amplification system.

Past booked events

October 2024

12

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 5:30pm

Kiowa, CO

February 2024

24

Saturday

Personal Occasion

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Parker, CO

January 2024

06

Saturday

Birthday Party

4:00pm - 7:00pm

Colorado Springs, CO

December 2023

08

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Colorado Springs, CO

October 2023

20

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eaton, CO

August 2023

13

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

6:00pm - 6:30pm

Colorado Springs, CO

10

Thursday

Birthday Party

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Colorado Springs, CO

June 2023

20

Tuesday

Wedding Ceremony

1:45pm - 2:45pm

Breckenridge, CO

08

Thursday

Grand Opening

5:30pm - 8:30pm

Basalt, CO

February 2023

24

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

12:00pm - 2:30pm

Pueblo, CO

Set list

Song list available at booking. Includes over 500 selections in classical, jazz, rock, r&b, movie, and video game.

Influences and inspiration

Have performed and recorded with John Mayer, Paul Simon, Jennifer Holiday, Turtle Island Quartet, and Sanctus Real
Sounds like: Lindsey Stirling, Hauser, Two Cellos, Black Violin, David Garrett, Josh Vietti

Setup requirements

NA

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