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Charles May - Violinist/Fiddler

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Bethel Park, PA

$200 and up

Travels up to 60 miles

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Scottish Fiddle Reels

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Wildest Dreams - Taylor Swift - violin cover

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Coldplay - Sky Full of Stars (String Quartet)

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You and Me from "Smallville" - electric violin cover

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Free Space

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CAMA String Quartet

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Outdoor Wedding

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CAMA String Duo

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CAMA ensemble at Carnegie Music Hall

Overview

Classical/Pop/Rock violinist and Celtic Fiddler Charles May performs solo with backing tracks or as an all acoustic act and can add other live musicians. Providing a sound system, lighting, and over 400 backing tracks - many of which are his own creations - in pop, jazz, and Celtic styles, he can entertain any club, cocktail hour, fundraising event, or wedding event for hours.

Live ensembles are also available: duos with violin/cello, violin/piano, violin/guitar, trios with violin/viola/cello, violin/cello/piano, string quartets, and more.


Reviews

7 reviews

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Lynn D.

May 7, 2026
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Total Prefessional!

Excellent fiddler and great to work with! Very enjoyable. Would highly recommend.

Hired as: Fiddler, Irish / Scottish Entertainment


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Brittany F.

April 2, 2026
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St. Patrick's Day Event

Charles was great! We hired him to play Irish fiddle tunes at our St. Patrick's Day party at our restaurant. All the guests raved about him and they are already saying they cannot wait to do it again next year. Charles was very accommodating and willing to make us happy with whatever we wanted, even after we had to reschedule the event due to us having a power outage at our restaurant. He arrived early and set up with his own equipment. We would definitely recommend Charles to anyone looking for a violinist to elevate their event/party. We will definitely use him again.

Hired as: Fiddler, Irish / Scottish Entertainment, Violinist


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Emily B.

February 27, 2026
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Amazing!

He was wonderful! Everyone loved him!

Hired as: Violinist

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Charles May - Violinist/Fiddler

Thanks to Williams CC! It was a joy to play there and to interact with clients as they dined. I love the stunning views of the Ohio River from the club windows.


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Sam K.

September 16, 2025

Wedding Quartet

They were early, played beautifully and did a fantastic job all around.

Hired as: String Quartet


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Susan V.

March 22, 2025

Wonderful Irish Fiddler

To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, our women’s guild/Christian Mother’s group hired Charles May to play some Irish songs. As he played his fiddle, we sang a variety of well-known songs, but what we enjoyed most was when he played songs that he composed, and he told stories that motivated him to write those tunes. The melodic sounds from his fiddle warmed your heart and soul.

Hired as: Fiddler, Irish / Scottish Entertainment

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Booking information

Price range: $200 and up

Languages: English, German

Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes

Insurance: $1,000,000 - Commercial Liability Coverage

Unions: AFM

About

Pop/Rock/Celtic violinist and fiddler Charles May performs as a solo violinist with backing tracks or in ensemble with other live musicians. Providing a sound system, lighting, and over 400 backing tracks - many of which are his own creations - in pop, jazz, and Celtic styles, he can entertain any club, cocktail hour, fundraising event, or wedding event for hours.

Ensembles are also available - violin/cello, violin/piano, fiddle/guitar, violin/viola/cello trio, string quartet, and more.

With a conservatory classical musical background and a family rooted in traditional folk music, Charles has performed as a strolling violinist, orchestral musician, Celtic dance fiddler, jazz musician, and wedding performer for nearly 2000 professional events, with a history of satisfying clients for over three decades.

Upcoming booked events

October 2026

17

Saturday

Fundraiser

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Coraopolis, PA

17

Saturday

Fundraiser

8:00pm - 8:15pm

Coraopolis, PA

Past booked events

May 2026

03

Sunday

Nonprofit Event

12:00pm - 12:45pm

Monroeville, PA

March 2026

19

Thursday

Dinner Party

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Canonsburg, PA

14

Saturday

Holiday Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Washington, PA

14

Saturday

Cocktail Party

9:00am - 11:00am

Pittsburgh, PA

07

Saturday

Holiday Party

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Oakmont, PA

February 2026

23

Monday

Holiday Party

7:00pm - 7:30pm

Weirton, WV

14

Saturday

Holiday Party

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Weirton, WV

August 2025

30

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Pittsburgh, PA

June 2025

07

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

1:30pm - 3:30pm

Ligonier, PA

May 2025

31

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:00pm - 4:00pm

St Clairsville, OH

March 2025

15

Saturday

Dinner Party

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Irwin, PA

February 2025

15

Saturday

Holiday Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Weirton, WV

Influences and inspiration

Solas, Dervish, Altan, Barra MacNeils, Lunasa, Natalie MacMaster

Setup requirements

performance area must be shaded from direct sunlight and protected from precipitation

Access to grounded AC power