Emlyn Drake

Pflugerville, TX

$250 & up (based on event size and # of requests)

Travels up to 120 miles

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Overview

Repertoire includes classical, Celtic/Irish fiddle, Christmas favorites, movie themes, and popular music. You name it, I can play it. Experience with stage performances, festivals, street performances, weddings, and other gatherings. Not your typical violinist. You will not be disappointed.

If you want something different and unique, I'm the violinist you're looking for. Phone auditions are welcome.


Reviews

10 reviews

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Shannon B.

June 3, 2026
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The Best!!!!!!

I just want to say Emlyn was absolutely amazing and beautiful!!! She learned 2 songs for me for my wedding and she played them wonderfully!!! I definitely recommend Emlyn. She made our wedding incredible!! Thank you so much

Hired as: Violinist


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Virginia H.

May 28, 2026
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Collaborative

Curating a wedding is special and this fantastic duo accepted the challenge. Thank you for staying long enough for my husband and I to get our solo moment before our reception!

Hired as: Violinist


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Alice G.

April 25, 2026
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Violin artist at Great hills country club

She was great, and well dressed, our members at the country club loved it and even our GM was also impressed. The environment was classic and soothing. We will continue to book her for our dinner events as well. Thank you for providing an impressive and unforgettable experience for our guests.

Hired as: Violinist


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Ron F.

April 12, 2026

Amazing violinist!!!

Have had the absolute pleasure of experiencing performances by this amazingly talented young lady many times now! Highly recommend her for your special occasion!

Hired as: Violinist


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Philip B.

February 2, 2026
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Fantastic Performer & Violist!

Emlyn did a fantastic job playing a mix of Celtic & Scottish tunes at our Robert Burns Night Supper. She offered great communication and flexibility throughout the entire pre-planning process, customizing a setlist we were very pleased with. Emlyn’s performance absolutely elevated the overall experience for all of the guests in attendance. A++!

Hired as: Violinist

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Booking information

Price range: $250 & up (based on event size and # of requests)

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 150 minutes

What to expect

A talented and versatile violinist that is professional, punctual, committed, and sure to entertain guests.

About

Emlyn Drake began violin at the age of 3 1/2 years. She is classically trained and while her heart lies with classical music, she thoroughly enjoys Irish fiddle. Her versatility makes her suitable for any occasion and virtually any style of music. Experience includes:

• Sherwood Forest Celtic Festival
• Sherwood Forest Renaissance Festival
• Texas Renaissance Festival
• Texas Renaissance Festival Weddings
• Dickens on the Strand
• Private Gatherings (including wedding/handfast ceremonies)
• Corporate and Community Events
• Regular Street Performances Around the Austin Area
• Membership in Red River Ensemble and Bluebonnet Philharmonic Orchestra (community orchestras)
• Central Texas Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (Concertmaster)

Additional booking notes

• Performance is typically acoustic with mild amplification.
• If full amplification is desired, sound and microphone must be provided onsite. Violin pickup and wireless transmitter/receiver will be provided by performer.
• Lighting is at the discretion of the customer.

Upcoming booked events

October 2026

17

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 6:00pm

Weimar, TX

Past booked events

June 2026

02

Tuesday

Wedding Ceremony

6:00pm - 6:45pm

Belton, TX

May 2026

29

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 6:30pm

College Station, TX

16

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 4:30pm

San Antonio, TX

April 2026

24

Friday

Dinner Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Austin, TX

March 2026

26

Thursday

Wedding Ceremony

10:30am - 11:30am

Austin, TX

January 2026

31

Saturday

Dinner Party

7:30pm - 8:00pm

Austin, TX

10

Saturday

Bridal Shower

11:30am - 12:00pm

Austin, TX

December 2025

13

Saturday

Sherwood Forest Yuletide Festival

All-day event (Sun)

02

Tuesday

Wedding Ceremony

10:30am - 11:30am

Austin, TX

November 2025

15

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Weimar, TX

11

Tuesday

Wedding Ceremony

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Hewitt, TX

01

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:00pm - 4:30pm

Seguin, TX

September 2025

20

Saturday

Birthday Party

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Georgetown, TX

April 2025

11

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:30am - 12:00pm

Austin, TX

Set list

𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄: 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝. 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞. 𝐈 𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐫𝐞-𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬.

• 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋
o Concerto No. 1 in A minor - Bach
o Concerto No. 1 in A minor - Beriot
o Concerto No. 2 in D minor - Wieniawski
o Concerto No. 7 - Rode
o Concerto No. 22 - Viotti
o Rondo
o Cantiga
o Gavotte From Mignon
o Claire de Lune - Debussey
o Ave Maria
o Adagio in G
o Arioso - Bach
o The Swan (Le Cygne) - Saint Saëns
o Meditations from Thais - Massenet
o Salut D’Amour - Elgar
o Nocturne in E Major

• 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐓𝐈𝐂/𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐇
o Tam Lin
o Dueling Violins
o Swallowtail Jig
o Irish Washerwoman
o King of the Fairies
o Morrison’s Jig
o Celtic Medley (a compilation of Irish tunes)
o Fox Chase (from Darby O’Gill and the Little People)
o Julia Delaney
o Niel Gow's Lament for the Death of His Second Wife
o Ashokan Farewell
o Turkey in the Straw
o My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose
o My Heart's in the Highlands
o Whiskey in the Jar (Thin Lizzy Version)

• 𝐌𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐄 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐊
o The Gael (Last of the Mohicans)
o For the Love of a Princess (Braveheart)
o Who Wants to Live Forever (Highlander)
o Bonny Portmore (Highlander)
o He’s a Pirate (Pirates of the Caribbean)
o Concerning Hobbits (Lord of the Rings)
o Throne Room Theme (Star Wars)
o The Skye Boat Song (Outlander Theme)
o For the Dancing and the Dreaming (How to Train Your Dragon)
o Toss a Coin to Your Witcher (Witcher)

• 𝐏𝐎𝐏𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐑
◦ A Thousand Years (Christina Perri)
◦ Arcade (Duncan Laurence)
◦ Bidi Bidi Bom Bom (Selena)
◦ Birds of a Feather (Eilish)
◦ Chasing Cars (Snow Patrol)
◦ Enchanted (Taylor Swift)
◦ Fields of Gold (Sting)
◦ Forever and Ever, Amen (Randy Travis)
◦ Golden (Huntrix)
◦ Hasta La Muerte (Eslabon Armado)
◦ I Won't Give Up (Jason Mraz)
◦ In My Life (The Beatles)
◦ In the Stars (Benson Boone)
◦ Just the Way You Are (Bruno Mars)
◦ Keep on Loving You (REO Speedwagon)
◦ Kyrie (Mr. Mister)
◦ Lose Control (Teddy Swims)
◦ Lost Boy (Ruth B)
◦ Love of a Lifetime (Firehouse)
◦ Mad World (Tears for Fears)
◦ Married Life (Up)
◦ Marry You (Bruno Mars)
◦ No Light (Florence and the Machine)
◦ Nothing Else Matters (Metallica)
◦ Ordinary (Alex Warren)
◦ Perfect (Ed Sheeran)
◦ River (Leon Bridges)
◦ Songbird (Fleetwood Mac)
◦ Tears of the Dragon (Bruce Dickinson)
◦ The Scientist (Coldplay)
◦ Turning Page (Sleeping At Last)
◦ Until I Found You (Stephen Sanchez)
◦ Video Games (Lana Del Rey)
◦ Viva la Vida (Coldplay)
◦ Yellow (Coldplay)
◦ Wi$h Li$t (Swift)
◦ Zombie (The Cranberries)

• 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐂𝐒
o Fly Me to the Moon (Frank Sinatra)
o Can't Help Falling in Love (Elvis)
o Unforgettable (Nat Cole)
o Stand by Me (Ben King)
o At Last (Etta James)

• 𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐌𝐀𝐒
o Deck the Halls
o Jolly 'O St. Nicholas
o Up on the Housetop
o 'O Christmas Tree
o God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
o Hark the Herald Angels Sing
o Joy to the World
o 'O Come All Ye Faithful
o Silent Night
o Angels We Have Heard on High
o It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
o Away in a Manger
o Jingle Bells
o We Wish You a Merry Christmas
o We Three Kings
o White Christmas
o Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄: 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞.

Influences and inspiration

• Itzhak Perlman
• David Kim
• David Garrett
• Paul Anderson

Setup requirements

Sound/Mic if amplified music preferred.

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