V. Ricalde, Acoustic & Electric Violin

Tell me about your event, including desired mood, genre, and any must-play (or don't play) songs, and I'll do the rest!

I can play unaccompanied, acoustic violin (think classical, Bach suites, and/or fiddle), or I can bring my personal amplification setup and play with backing tracks and/or a loop station.

A lifelong performer with a diverse artistic background, Victoria Ricalde is an eclectic and versatile multi-instrumentalist. She holds a Masters in Jazz Violin Performance from the University of North Texas, and she regularly performs as a solo artist and freelance musician. Her musical projects span a variety of styles including jazz, pop, and R&B. In 2022, Victoria launched her first full-length album entitled A Wilderness of Mirrors which received a wide digital release and is currently streaming on major platforms. She released a follow-up EP in 2024 entitled Emotionally Healthy Spring Semester which is also currently streaming. Both albums feature her wide-ranging skills across musical disciplines including violin, voice, keyboard, composition, arranging, and digital production.

Victoria performs regularly in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Notable past venues include the Library Bar at the Melrose Hotel, Denton Arts and Jazz, GrapeFest, Six Flags, Winstar World Casino, and the Dallas Korean Festival. She has also been the recipient of numerous awards, most recently the DownBeat Student Music Award in collaboration with the UNT Commercial Music Ensemble (Zebras) in 2022.

General requirements:
*Any kind of amplified performance requires access to a power outlet. Please disclose if the power source is a significant distance away from the staging area so I can be sure my extension cord is long enough to cover the distance.
*I will need to be able to access the staging area with a rolling gear cart
*Please provide a chair for events that will include down time, including breaks

Outdoor venues:
*Staging area must be sheltered from the sun and the elements