Voted the Best Ceremony Musician for 2020, by the Knot and Wedding Wire Karen is a classically trained violinist offering solo, string duo, trio or string quartet performances for wedding ceremony, cocktail music, and corporate events providing elegant classical, popular and Celtic fiddle music throughout the Birmingham area.
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*Amplification available for outdoor or large venues
Karen was above and beyond and the music was fantastic! We will definitely be hiring her again!
Fabulous violinist! We used Karen to play Celtic violin and Americana music at our daughters wedding. Her music is so heartfelt and brought tears to our eyes. She help select songs for our outdoor wedding. Would recommend to anyone.
Price Range: $650-$3000
Gig Length: 15 - 120 minutes
Languages: English, Spanish
Unions: AFM
Award winning Birmingham Violin and Karen McDowell are noted for combining professionalism with creating a beautiful environment with their exceptional warmth and musicality. Birmingham violin and Karen McDowell perform traditional classical music, hymns, Celtic fiddle, modern popular wedding songs including music by Beethoven, Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, and artists as Ed Sheeran, Elvis Presley, Christina Perry, and John Legend. Our brides and clients can select from 100’s of preferred songs, choose a new song for us to arrange and perform, request a private music consultation, or allow us to select and customize the right songs for you.
We specialize in premium bespoke wedding ceremony string music performed by experienced expert musicians. Each wedding is creatively tailored for you, combining your vision and your song request(s) to provide a unique and special soundscape.
I can provide (extra rental fee required) an acoustic sound system for your event. I will bring and set up all equipment. All I need is an electrical outlet nearby or an extension cord if over 20 feet from the outlet.
| Karen McDowell | Leader and violinist |
| Kevin Kazakevich | Cellist for solo or string duo |
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