Liam Calhoun - Acoustic/Electric Violin

St Catharines, ON

$460/h, $250 min.

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.

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Reviews

16 reviews

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Ioana M.

May 26, 2026

Amazing!

Liam performed at our ceremony and cocktail hour and was amazing! He worked with me to coordinate the perfect choices to make our procession personal and our day special and memorable. The guests really enjoyed it too!

Hired as: Violinist


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Mike M.

February 4, 2026

Great cocktail hour music!

Liam was a pleasure to work with and got great feedback from our wedding guests. His catalogue of music is impressive and will cater to all tastes. We'd happily recommend Liam or book him for future events.

Hired as: Violinist


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Emily D.

December 10, 2025

Liam is amazing!

Liam played violin during our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour, and he absolutely nailed it!!! The music you choose for your wedding day has such a profound impact on the overall experience and vibe, and Liam delivered exactly what I had dreamed of for our magical winter wedding. His talent on the violin made the entire atmosphere feel dreamy, elegant, and cinematic.

He executed the ceremony music flawlessly, even fading tracks in and out so there were no awkward pauses or long waiting moments. I love the movie The Holiday, and the main theme “Maestro” is one of my all-time favourite pieces. I requested it for the end of our ceremony—during our first kiss and our walk back down the aisle—but I wanted it to feel uplifting and full of energy. Liam understood immediately, and wow… he delivered. He customized the song beautifully, and I had my fairytale movie moment. Now, every time I hear that song, I’ll think of that exact moment and smile.

During cocktail hour, he played well-known tunes that set the perfect mood, and so many guests complimented the beautiful live violin music. Liam was professional, responsive, and an absolute pleasure to work with.

Highly recommend booking him if you want the beauty and magic of live music at your event.

Hired as: Violinist


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Nina B.

November 8, 2025

Unforgettable live violin performance!!!

Having Liam play at our wedding was truly one of our favourite highlights of our day!!! He is beyond talented, experienced, professional, warm and very flexible! Liam was amazing to work with right from the booking process - he is very organized, responsive and offered an extensive song list of key ceremony songs with hundreds of other’s we got to pick from across a wide variety of genres.

His violin performance added a beautiful, elegant and emotional touch to our ceremony - from the pre-lude music as guests arrived, to walking down the aisle, to our upbeat exit song, he truly left a lasting impact on us and all of our guests who commented on how lovely his performance was and the atmosphere it created for everyone.

After providing our ceremony song list, we asked Liam to choose the song list for cocktail and he over delivered! He played a variety of fun and engaging songs which brought the energy and made it lively - we wouldn’t have changed a thing!

We highly recommend booking Liam for anyone looking for unforgettable live music as you will forever be grateful you did! Liam, your performance truly made our day beyond special!!! Thank you so so much!! We look forward to hearing you play in Niagara!!

Hired as: Violinist


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Madisen O.

October 8, 2025
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Fantastic Experience - Highly Recommend Liam

We had Liam perform during our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour at Kurtz Orchard in Niagara-on-the-lake. He had a plethora of song choices available for us to choose from, and for one we requested that wasn't on his list, he was happy to learn and add it to his music library. He is a very talented violinist, we received so many compliments from friends and family on what a wonderful job he did and having a live performance made the entire wedding experience so much more romantic and fun for our guests.

Hired as: Violinist

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Booking information

Price range: $460/h, $250 min.

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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