Kate Simone

Top Performer

Austin, TX

$200 and up

Travels up to 150 miles

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Wedding Music - Pop Demo

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Good On The Mountain - Austin Ridge

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Home - Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros (String Trio)

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Overview

A violinist of 20+ years, I have a lot of experience in classical, RNB, pop, jazz, folk and more! After graduating with a full scholarship from Berklee College of Music in Boston, I have been teaching masterclasses, private instruction and performing across Austin, TX and the Hill Country area. For your special event, I can provide music for all of the important moments throughout the day (wedding ceremony, birthday parties, cocktail party, corporate event, live performance, etc.)

In addition to performing, I also manage a handful of incredible jazz musicians and work in the music business. I love to travel, and I am newly married to my amazing husband Bryce!


Reviews

24 reviews

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Vanessa . M. M.

June 4, 2026
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Very Grateful for Kate!

I had only a month to plan a very special and intimate wedding. Kate stood out to me on gigsalad, had very good communication, fair pricing, a large playlist & flexibility & overall talent! I was so thankful for her arriving early to play for my family who were setting up my wedding. My entire wedding was DIY and having violinist was sooooooo heartfelt! Highly recommend! We are grateful!

Hired as: Violinist


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Stephanie H.

November 18, 2025
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Wedding Ceremony

Beautiful!!!

Hired as: Violinist


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Michael P.

October 23, 2025
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Fantastic Job!

Was as described to a tee, very professional and not much direction needed. Created the perfect ambiance and helped make my wedding a day I will never forget

Hired as: Violinist


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Emily H.

December 10, 2024
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Highly recommend Kate!!!

Kate was absolutely phenomenal and brought so much elegance and emotion to our wedding. Her versatile repertoire impressed our guests, seamlessly blending classical pieces and modern favorites throughout the day. Not only was the music stunning, but she was also professional, punctual, and a joy to work with. Our wedding wouldn’t have been the same without her incredible talent. Highly recommend Kate for any special occasion!

Hired as: Violinist

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Kate Simone

Thank you so much Emily! You and your husband were such a joy to work with as well! I hope your wedding was everything you dreamt of and more! Sending my best to you both!


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Mel S.

November 24, 2024
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Amazing

She was amazing at my wedding everyone love her

Hired as: Violinist

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Booking information

Price range: $200 and up

Languages: English

Additional booking notes

All music is performed acoustically. When requested, a backing track can be provided for most non-classical songs. If a backing track is used, it will be played on my personal bluetooth speaker.

If you feel like there would be a need for additional amplification (~over 250 people), please let me know so we can work out the details. I would recommend getting additional equipment rental through your venue, DJ, etc.

Services offered

Upcoming booked events

September 2026

04

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Canyon Lake, TX

Past booked events

May 2026

28

Thursday

Wedding Ceremony

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Austin, TX

02

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 6:00pm

Austin, TX

December 2025

13

Saturday

Wedding Reception

4:30pm - 6:00pm

New Braunfels, TX

November 2025

14

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Round Rock, TX

October 2025

23

Thursday

Launch Party

11:00am - 1:00pm

Austin, TX

14

Tuesday

Wedding Ceremony

1:30pm - 3:00pm

Austin, TX

September 2025

06

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Austin, TX

August 2025

30

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Round Top, TX

June 2025

14

Saturday

Personal Occasion

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Austin, TX

December 2024

06

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 5:30pm

Manor, TX

November 2024

23

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Bertram, TX

September 2024

19

Thursday

Wedding Ceremony

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Austin, TX

June 2024

28

Friday

Rehearsal Dinner

7:30pm - 9:00pm

Leander, TX

07

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 4:45pm

Austin, TX

May 2024

24

Friday

Personal Occasion

7:30pm - 8:30pm

Cedar Park, TX

19

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

5:30pm - 6:00pm

Austin, TX

18

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Georgetown, TX

April 2024

25

Thursday

Surprise

7:30pm - 8:00pm

Austin, TX

13

Saturday

Nonprofit Event

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Austin, TX

December 2023

03

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 7:00pm

San Antonio, TX

November 2023

11

Saturday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Austin, TX

04

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Cuero, TX

October 2023

15

Sunday

Concert

5:30pm - 9:30pm

Austin, TX

14

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

1:30pm - 2:00pm

Buda, TX

07

Saturday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Austin, TX

September 2023

09

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 5:30pm

New Braunfels, TX

July 2023

29

Saturday

Cocktail Party

3:30pm - 5:30pm

San Antonio, TX

May 2023

06

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Salado, TX

April 2023

27

Thursday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 5:30pm

Spicewood, TX

March 2023

31

Friday

Rehearsal Dinner

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Austin, TX

February 2023

15

Wednesday

Campus Event

1:30pm - 3:00pm

Georgetown, TX

11

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:00pm - 2:45pm

San Antonio, TX

December 2022

03

Saturday

Wedding Engagement

1:30pm - 3:00pm

Austin, TX

November 2022

19

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Dripping Springs, TX

October 2022

22

Saturday

Surprise

11:00am - 11:30am

Driftwood, TX

September 2022

30

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

6:00pm - 7:00pm

San Antonio, TX

23

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

5:30pm - 6:30pm

New Braunfels, TX

16

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 6:00pm

New Braunfels, TX

August 2022

06

Saturday

Surprise

8:00pm - 9:30pm

San Antonio, TX

Set list

Please be advised, this is a list of popular requests, not an exclusive list of every song available. All lists are alphabetical:

Classical Music:
Arioso (Bach)
Ave Maria
Bouree (Bach)
Canon in D
Cantabile (Paganini)
Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring
Lullaby
Meditation from Thaiis
Minuet (Boccherini)

Additional Music:
A Thousand Years (Christina Perri)
All of Me (John Legend)
Best Part Of Me (Ed Sheeran)
Can't Help Falling In Love
Despacito (Luis Fonsi ft. Justin Bieber)
Hallelujah (Jeff Buckley)
Halo (Beyonce)
I Was Made For Loving You (Tori Kelly)
Love Story (Taylor Swift)
Lucky (Jason Mraz)
Shallow (Lady Gaga)
Thinking Out Loud (Ed Sheeran)
What A Wonderful World

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