Liam Calhoun - Acoustic/Electric Violin

St Catharines, ON

Starts at $250 per hour

Travels up to 120 miles

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Overview

Acoustic + electric violinist performing with piano, acoustic guitar, or full-mix backing tracks.
Pop/Rock/Hip Hop/Classical/Lounge.
Corporate events, weddings, private parties, proposals.

liamcalhounviolin . com


Reviews

22 reviews

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Lindsey L.

October 4, 2026

A Must Hire

Liam was absolutely fantastic! We knew when speaking to the venue who required an acoustic musician we wanted the violin. His repertoire is huge, and we gave him such a mix of songs/genres/decades that were all strewn together so perfectly! He and our officiant spoke prior to the ceremony discussing the cues, and it went so smoothly! Our guests honestly could not stop coming up to us to say how incredible he is, and to just stop and look to listen! Communication is clear, and he knew the venue well so he helped us navigate the day! Thank you so much Liam, we couldn't have wished for a more perfect accompaniment for our day!

Hired as: Violinist


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Jack M.

September 14, 2026

Played amazing, custom proposal songs perfectly

Liam is an exceptional performer and professional! He was so kind and positive throughout the planning process, and day of made the experience truly magical. He had great suggestions about timing, song choice, tempo, and style to make my proposal so special, and was also willing to adapt to requests very collaboratively. He was eager and willing to perform some niche songs that were special to us, and play them just the way I imagined -- he took a random niche piece and made it sound perfect. My fiancee is a musician with a high bar for performance, and commented on how much she liked and was impressed by the music too.

Having someone so talented was awesome, and more than that, Liam was a joy and easy to work with too. He also worked super well with the photographer & decor artist team, was positive, kind, and even stealthy coming in and out to make everything seem magical. I would HIGHLY recommend him!

Hired as: Violinist


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Zachary V.

August 14, 2026

Talented musician great to work with

Liam was a wonderful addition to our ceremony at the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens. He handled an outdoor setting with *no power*, bringing his own setup and filling the gardens with elegant music. He was professional and easy to coordinate with in the lead-up, flexible with weather on the day, and even learned and produced a backing track for a special song for us, at a very reasonable rate. We're very happy to recommend him.

Hired as: Violinist


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Raquel C.

August 10, 2026

Highlight of our night!

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Liam! Having him play violin at our wedding was everything we could have dreamed of and more.

From the moment he started playing, it created such a beautiful, emotional atmosphere. Every song was absolutely perfect, and hearing the music we had chosen played live made those moments even more special. It truly added something magical to our wedding day that we will never forget.

Liam is incredibly talented, professional, and an absolute pleasure to work with. Our guests are still talking about how amazing he was!

Thank you, Liam, for sharing your incredible talent with us and for helping make our wedding day so beautiful and unforgettable. We are so grateful you were part of our special day and would highly recommend you to anyone looking for a violinist for their wedding or special event!

Raquel & Joe

Hired as: Strolling Violinist, Violinist


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Vanessa F.

July 1, 2026

Amazing wedding entertainment!

Liam was so wonderful for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. He customized all the songs we wanted and made them even more beautiful than the original ! I would highly recommend using him for any event !

Hired as: Strolling Violinist, Violinist

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Booking information

Price range: Starts at $250 per hour

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes

What to expect

Hiring a violinist who performs live at events with backing tracks can bring a unique and captivating musical experience to any occasion. When the violinist tailors their sound to a specific vibe desired by the client and fine-tunes their sound system, clients and event planners can expect an extraordinary performance.

I understand the importance of creating a customized atmosphere that aligns with the client's vision. By discussing the desired vibe and mood of the event, I can curate a musical experience that perfectly complements the occasion, whether it's a sophisticated gala, a romantic wedding, or a lively corporate gathering. With their ability to select appropriate songs and type of accompanying tracks, the violinist seamlessly blends their live performance with the desired ambiance, creating a cohesive and captivating musical journey.

My commitment to delivering exceptional sound quality is paramount. I work closely with the event's audio engineer or sound technician to fine-tune their sound system, ensuring that my my sound output is properly amplified and balanced. This attention to detail guarantees an amazing auditory experience for the audience, where every note and nuance can be heard with clarity and precision.

About

I've been playing the violin since age 7, and started performing with other string players at weddings and other events since age 15. After establishing my violin + piano duo, The Fox Duo, in 2015, I've been requested more and more often to perform as a solo violinist accompanied by tracks. I love the diversity of music that I'm able to play with this type of performance, and my 11+ years experience as a hobbyist music producer allows me to craft interesting electric violin tones and edit backing tracks to create a super polished and musically diverse set.

Set list

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