- Wilton, CT
- Harpist
- Fees start at $400
Mary R. said
“Just perfect ”
The Strolling Strad
Overview
* I'm a "karaoke" violinist- I play along with your favorite songs
* I’m professional, polished, & punctual since 1996
* Strolling violin is romantic, classy, and unusual- your guests will remember me
* I perform in Nassau & Suffolk Counties on Long Island, New York.
* I perform various styles including Jazz, Irish, Classical, Broadway, Italian, Popular,
Beatles, Oldies, and more- check out my website
* I gladly honor your guest’s requested songs
* I entertain antsy children with Disney tunes
* I play both acoustic and electric violin, inside or outside
* My fee is competitive and affordable
Reviews
9 reviews
Denise S.
September 15, 2022Beautiful touch to our wedding
I am so happy I found The Stroling Strad! What an amazing touch to our wedding ceremony. My now husband wanted a modern hip hop song to walk into and she was able to learn it for us. My entrance song was beautiful and the whole experience really made the wedding that much more special. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
Hired as: Strolling Violinist
Matthew M.
August 30, 2020On time & on point
Great work play a few quick songs for fair price highly recommended.
Hired as: Strolling Violinist
Noreen M.
August 17, 2020Hired for backyard wedding!
She was exceptional! She arrived timely for my Sons backyard wedding and she played so beautiful! This experience will definitely be a memorable one!
Hired as: Violinist
The Strolling Strad
Thank you so much, Noreen! It was a pleasure to play for your son's wedding. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Knaggs F.
July 6, 2019July 4th
She was beyond amazing, Beyond amazing! Truly phenomenal and I would recommend a million times. She came in and played exactly when I was about to propose. It was truly amazing!
Hired as: Violinist
Booking information
Price range: $350 and up, depending on time
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
Insurance: $4,000 - Umbrella Policy
Unions: Hauppauge Teachers Union
What to expect
If I am playing violin for your wedding ceremony, you'll hear my music as the guests arrive, letting them know a wonderfully romantic event is taking place. My music will bring smiles and tears of joy to you and your guests as you walk down the aisle and back up again as husband and wife!
If I'm strolling at your event, guests would notice the sweet sound of violin music surrounding the room. They might recognize the song I'm playing along with and start to hum along. Their eyes will meet mine and we'll smile. I'll perform their requested song right in front of them. Antsy children will recognize their favorite Disney song and sing along. Babies will gurgle- I'll let them pluck the violin strings. A feeling of festive happiness will fill your event!
About
I'm an Elementary School Orchestra teacher during the school year. I teach children the joy of playing a song they know from the radio. Then I share that joy with wedding-goers!
Additional booking notes
I'll only need one electrical outlet for my electric violin and amp.
Services offered
Past booked events
October 2023
22
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Kings Park, NY
August 2022
26
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 5:45pm
•
East Northport, NY
August 2021
28
Saturday
Band Gig
4:30pm - 8:30pm
13
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 7:00pm
01
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
All-day event
July 2021
31
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 8:00pm
24
Saturday
Musical Show
7:00am - 1:00pm
23
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 6:30pm
August 2020
23
Sunday
Wedding Engagement
12:30pm - 12:45pm
•
Babylon, NY
15
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Middle Island, NY
July 2019
27
Saturday
Surprise
9:00pm - 9:15pm
•
Long Island, NY
September 2018
15
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Long Island, NY
April 2018
28
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Centerport, NY
December 2016
30
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Woodbury, NY
May 2016
14
Saturday
Corporate Event
9:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Patchogue, NY
August 2015
07
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Ronkonkoma, NY
August 2014
02
Saturday
Fair
10:00am - 2:00pm
•
Fire Island, NY
Set list
Popular Songs from the radio
Romantic Love Songs
Classical Pieces
Jazz Tunes
Broadway Favorites
Beatles Tunes
Irish Jigs and Reels
Disney Favorites
Requests honored
Influences and inspiration
Classical- Bach, Mozart, Vivaldi, Telemann, Kreutzer, Stamitz
Popular- from the 60's to now
Broadway
Irish
Italian
Jazz
Disney
Setup requirements
If electric violin is used, I will need one outlet
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