Edgar Gabriel - Violinist

Arlington Heights, IL

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Violin & Guitar classic rock and pop

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Solo Violin Wedding Cocktails with Backing Track

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Strig Quartet - Mozart

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Edgar Gabriel's StringFusion (Band)

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Overview

I am a violinist (electric violinist/fiddler) who plays many types of music, I work as a soloist or with other musicians including piano, guitar or string ensembles and my band StringFusion. My guitar violin duo is called the "String Shredders" and we play rock, jazz pop and all sorts of music. My string ensembles have extensive repertoires, my string quartets, trios and strolling violins not only play classical music but rock, pop, jazz and everything in between. I have many video and audio samples online. Please contact me and let me know what music you would like for your event, the more I know, the better I can help you create the perfect 'live' musical atmosphere for your special day.


Reviews

6 reviews

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Charles M.

January 2, 2019
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Edgar was fantastic!

Edger did a truly fantastic job. We had a small birthday party for my mom and Edger showed up early and did a beautiful job of playing all kinds of pieces (classical, jazz, irish, pop), all well a few of the little ones danced around in front of him. He is friendly, professional, accommodating, and a sensational violinist. Choose him for your next event, he will not disappoint. He was worth every penny.

Hired as: Fiddler, Violinist, Wedding Band


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Margaret Z.

October 9, 2018
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Wonderful Entertainment!

We hired Edgar to play an 'Irish themed' engagement party for a young couple. We had a friend in town from Scotland who taught us all how to do some reels and jigs. Edgar was wonderful in terms of being patient while we learned the dance moves and then continuously playing and allowing us to get our groove on. He was wonderful and also played for a Irish dancer that we had in the group. It was really great to have him be a part of our celebration! I wish I could attach the videos taken because they are wonderful. Thanks Edgar!

Hired as: Fiddler


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Jill N.

August 27, 2018
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Edgar was a Perfect addition to our shower!

Edgar played solo at a Sunday brunch Wedding shower and he was delightful and flexible and really made the event a special day.

Can’t say enough about what a positive experience we had with Edgar from start to finish!! Thank you very much for making our event one we will never forget!!!!

Hired as: Viola Player


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Jeff D.

August 18, 2018
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A Pleasure!

Edgar was very helpful in organizing his set up, music and playing time to fit our needs perfectly. Just simply great to work with and in particular very considerate.

Hired as: Violinist


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Keryn M. D.

October 21, 2016

Very Professional! Nails It!

This is an amazing musician. Edgar Gabriel made my song go up in quality several notches when in the studio by the fact he was able to read my violin arrangement and play it precisely. But, after hearing the violin part that I wrote, I needed more dynamic and I did not write it into the sheet music. So, Edgar was able to experiment with me on the exact right "feel" of those musical sections. He did not resent any time spent doing this or cop an attitude. He felt comfortable with trying many things 'cuz, Edgar is a real PRO. He kept at it 'till he "nailed it"! This is important to me as a Producer and arranger that someone has a great attitude and Edgar is that kind of kind-hearted-servant Professional!

So, Edgar went out of his way to come in on a studio project of mine with a Jewish Jazz song that I arranged. Within a few days, Edgar was able to make himself available to squeeze in time to come into the studio within a few days. It was a challenging for me to find his kind of skill in this kind of genre. Edgar learned the song and was prepared to perform efficiently and accurately, on the clock, with total energy! He did the whole recording in less than a hour with several tracks and with all the experimental creativity involved.

Edgar's solo performance was fantastic. Anyone who has heard this song so far, even before I released it, says how awesome the violin solo is. It cranked the heat way up as Edgar performed on electric violin throughout the song that added a sizzling solo in the Bridge.

Believe me, I am not wasting time on looking for anyone else with needing a creative skilled violinist in these genres. I know I will call on Edgar to do more work in the future. He showed up earlier to the studio than me and I'm picky about being prompt.

You will be doing yourself a favor to hire Edgar for any event and especially recording!
KMD

Hired as: Violinist

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English, German

Gig length: 60 - 300 minutes

Insurance: $25 - It is provided through the musicians union AFof M 10-208

Unions: AFM

About

Edgar Gabriel began his classical violin studies with members of the Chicago Symphony and his abilities to play music other than classical have led him to perform with many great musical legends such as Ray Charles, Plant & Page, and Smokey Robinson. He has worked with many renown-performing ensembles including Cirque du Soleil and Steppenwolf Theatre and played on countless recording sessions including Cd’s for Cheap Trick, Rachel Barton Pine and the Plain White T’s. Edgar has great experience performing weddings and corporate events for over 25 years in the finest hotels and restaurants including a year as resident violinist for high tea and dinner at the famed Greenbrier Hotel in West Virginia. Edgar is one of the foremost experts on the electric violin and can be heard regularily performing with his band StringFusion. His educational publications and compositions under the name String Groove® are used by music educators and performed worldwide to teach rock, blues, jazz and fiddle to students. Edgar holds bachelors in music from NIU and masters in jazz composition from DePaul University. Mr. Gabriel is currently is on the music faculties Elmhurst College and William Rainey Harper College.

Past booked events

September 2019

13

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Bartlett, IL

December 2018

30

Sunday

Birthday Party

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Naperville, IL

October 2018

06

Saturday

Wedding Engagement

6:30pm - 11:30pm

Barrington, IL

August 2018

26

Sunday

Personal Occasion

11:30am - 1:30pm

Aurora, IL

17

Friday

Birthday Party

6:30pm - 7:00pm

Oak Brook, IL

February 2016

13

Saturday

Birthday (Adult)

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Wheeling, IL

June 2015

27

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:00pm - 11:00pm

McHenry, IL

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