Whether you need a solo musician or a full band, Fiddlin' Mike Ferry may be the perfect fit. With nearly four decades of performing experience, Fiddlin' Mike Ferry plays a wide array of traditional, classical, and popular songs and would make any event more memorable. Mike's fiddle/percussion duo, Carrickfinn, presents a unique blend of Irish, Scottish, and American fiddle tunes with a modern twist. Ferry Crossing, Mike's "old-time" ensemble, is a three-piece group including fiddle, banjo, guitar, and smooth harmonies. Finally, Mike is also a member of Weekend Excursion, a pop rock band that may be a perfect fit for your corporate event or private party.
18 reviews
Arezoo K.
June 14, 2025Our guests loved the performance from Mike! We highly recommend him. :)
Hired as: Violinist
Deborah H.
March 24, 2025We had Mike at our St Patrick's Day event. He was fantastic. He really added to the experience.
Hired as: Celtic Music, Violinist
Sheila H.
October 15, 2024I have booked Fiddlin' Mike several times and each time he has been AMAZING! I will definitely book again & again! Highly recommend!
Hired as: Violinist
Britney N.
October 24, 2023Mike was great for our wedding ceremony! He was a good communicator and flexible and listened to our needs well! Would highly recommend!
Hired as: Violinist
Valerie J.
September 26, 2023Mike Ferry set the tone for wedding processional! He is a true professional in his craft! Everyone loved him and his string band! Truly exceptional!
Hired as: Bluegrass Band, Violinist, Wedding Band
Price range: $350 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes
Fiddlin' Mike Ferry performs a unique blend of Irish, Scottish, and American fiddle tunes with a modern twist. With nearly four decades of musical experience, Mike is known internationally for his engaging and entertaining performances. Fiddlin' Mike Ferry will deliver a show that has your feet tapping and your spirit uplifted. His music is a perfect fit for a variety of settings including theaters, house concerts, and private/corporate events. In addition to the tunes, your center-of-attention audience will also enjoy a bit of storytelling that describes the impact that the Irish have had on American history and culture.
If you need background music (wedding ceremony/rehearsal/reception, cocktail parties, etc.) Mike can help you there as well. Mike plays a wide array of classical, traditional, and popular favorites and he'll work with you to create the perfect event. Have a favorite song or artist that you'd like to hear? Mike can probably work that into the performance.
Mike Ferry is also a member of Weekend Excursion, a pop rock band that enjoyed significant popularity in the mid-Atlantic region in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Most rock bands don’t come with a violin – but this one does. A diverse set list includes songs by Prince, The Beatles, Tom Petty, and a roof-raising version of Charlie Daniel’s hit, “The Devil Went Down To Georgia.” Weekend Excursion’s stage show is legendary, “guaranteed to succeed” at your next party. These good friends have been packing dance floors since their college days and the on-stage chemistry is undeniable. Their heartfelt love of music means action-packed shows, played with passion and energy.
Mike Ferry is an internationally-known fiddler, songwriter, author, and teacher who lives in the Richmond, VA area. He has performed both as a solo artist and as a member of classical, pop rock, alt-country, Irish traditional, and liturgical ensembles. His work has been featured in the Washington Post, Huffington Post, Christian Science Monitor, Newsmax, Good Morning America, Irish Music Magazine, Virginia This Morning (CBS 6), Richmond Times-Dispatch, Virginia Currents (WCVE), Spin Magazine, and radio shows and podcasts around the world. Some of his compositions have appeared in national television programs including “Dawson’s Creek” and “The Real World.” As a performer, Mike has toured throughout the United States and has shared the stage with artists such as Melissa Etheridge, Edwin McCain, John Mayer, Sugarland, The Outfield, and more. Mike's new album, “From Ulster To Appalachia," is a contemporary-sounding collection of Irish, Scottish, and American fiddle tunes. His previous release, “Virginia,” is an instrumental album dedicated to the history and natural beauty of Virginia.
For smaller events (house concerts, wedding rehearsals/ceremonies, cocktail parties, etc.), Fiddlin' Mike Ferry would only require access to electricity and protection from the weather. For larger events (theaters, arenas, corporate events, speaking engagements, etc.), Mike may need the client to provide equipment for lighting, staging, and sound.
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
12:30pm - 3:30pm
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Spotsylvania, VA
Monday
Corporate Event
4:30pm - 6:30pm
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Richmond, VA
Tuesday
Retirement Community Event
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Richmond, VA
Saturday
Festival
3:00pm - 6:00pm
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New Kent, VA
Friday
Retirement Community Event
4:30pm - 8:00pm
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Richmond, VA
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 6:00pm
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Richmond, VA
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Aroda, VA
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Charlottesville, VA
Thursday
Festival
6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Richmond, VA
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 6:30pm
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Churchville, VA
Friday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Glen Allen, VA
Fiddlin' Mike Ferry performs a variety of traditional Irish, Scottish, and American fiddle tunes with a modern twist. Some examples include "Soldier's Joy," "Brian Boru's March," "Ducks on the Pond," "The Rocky Road to Dublin," "Moneymusk," "Cumberland Gap," and many more. He also sings many bluegrass, country, and Irish songs such as "I Saw The Light," "Will The Circle Be Unbroken," "Wayfaring Stranger," "Jambalaya," "The Fields of Athenry," and "Whiskey in the Jar."
If you need background music, Fiddlin' Mike Ferry plays a wide range of classical, traditional, and popular favorites. If you have special requests, Mike will be happy to perform them for you.
Here are some classical songs that Mike plays for weddings, cocktail parties, corporate events, and other functions:
Air on the G String
Ave Maria
Canon in D
Humoresque
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
Nessun Dorma
Ode To Joy
Panis Angelicus
Trumpet Voluntary
The Four Seasons
Here's a partial list of popular songs Mike plays:
A Whole New World
All Of Me
At Last
Bittersweet Symphony
Can't Help Falling In Love
Carolina On My Mind
Crazy
Dancing Queen
Don’t Stop Believing
Firework
From This Moment On
Girl On Fire
Grenade
Hallelujah
Happy
Hotel California
I Could Not Ask For More
I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing
Imagine
I'm Yours
Kiss From A Rose
Let It Be
Let It Go
Livin' On A Prayer
Love Story
My Heart Will Go On
Only Time
Over The Rainbow
Piano Man
Stairway To Heaven
Stand By Me
Sweet Caroline
The Way You Look Tonight
To Make You Feel My Love
Twist And Shout
Wagon Wheel
What A Wonderful World
When A Man Loves A Woman
Yellow
You Raise Me Up
Ferry Crossing is a three-piece “old-time” music ensemble consisting of fiddle, banjo, guitar, and smooth vocal harmonies. The group’s long-established songs and toe-tapping fiddle tunes will set a light-hearted, family-friendly, and traditional feel for your special event.
Ferry Crossing are: Mike Ferry (fiddle) Damian Muller (bass, vocals) Paul Muller (banjo, vocals)
Mike, Damian, and Paul have been featured in publications, podcasts, and radio/TV programs around the world including Washington Post, Irish Music Magazine, Celtic Life International, Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine, VPM World Music Show, Richmond Times-Dispatch, Style Weekly, and many more. With decades of experience playing in a wide variety of venues and settings, you can trust that the veteran musicians of Ferry Crossing will deliver a memorable performance that is exactly what you’re looking for.
Here's a partial list of Ferry Crossing's songs and fiddle tunes:
Worried Man Blues
Man Of Constant Sorrow
Will The Circle Be Unbroken
I'll Fly Away
Hard Times Come Again No More
Been All Around This World
Banks of the Ohio
Soldier's Joy
Angelina Baker
Old Joe Clark
Magpie
Whiskey Before Breakfast
Turkey In The Straw
Weekend Excursion, Mike's pop rock band, delivers an exciting live show that will invite people to run to the dance floor. You can hear the band's original music on all streaming platforms. Here is a partial list of covers the band performs for corporate events and private parties:
Addicted to Love - Robert Palmer
All About The Benjamins - Puff Daddy
All Night Long - Lionel Richie
Always On The Run - Lenny Kravitz
Ants Marching - Dave Mathews Band
Are You Gonna Go My Way - Lenny Kravitz
Bombs Over Baghdad - Outkast
Bulls On Parade - Rage Against The Machine
Bust A Move - Young MC
Carolina in my Mind (acoustic) - James Taylor
Circle (acoustic) - Allen Stone
Don't Dream It's Over - Crowded House
Don't Let Me Down - The Beatles
Drift Away - Dobie Gray
Everlong - Foo Fighters
Everybody Wants To Rule The World - Tears for Fears
Feel Like Makin Love - Bad Company
Heart of Rock and Roll - Huey Lewis and the News
Higher Ground - Stevie Wonder
Human Nature - Michael Jackson
I Won't Back Down - Tom Petty
Johnny B Goode - Chuck Berry
Just What I Needed - The Cars
Keep On Rockin In The Free World - Neil Young
Let's Get It On - Marvin Gaye
Let's Go Crazy - Prince
My Prerogative - Bobby Brown
One Love - Bob Marley
Raspberry Beret - Prince
Sharp Dressed Man - ZZ Top
Shut Up And Dance - Walk The Moon
Signed Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder
The Devil Went Down To Georgia - Charlie Daniels Band
The Joker - Steve Miller Band
Thrift Shop - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
To Love Somebody - Bee Gees
Treat Her Like A Lady - Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose
Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
Use Somebody - Kings of Leon
Waiting For The Thunder - Blackberry Smoke
Where the Streets Have No Name – U2
You Got Lucky - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
The Chieftains
Altan
Many Irish, Scottish, and American traditional fiddle performers and songs
The Beatles
Coldplay
U2
Johnny Cash
Charlie Daniels
Hank Williams
Old Crow Medicine Show
John Prine
Bach
Beethoven
Pachelbel
Fiddle/violin (electric or acoustic)
Amplifier
MacBook laptop
Pedal board
Speaker for backing tracks
Violinist
