Blue Violin

Electric or acoustic violin experienced in a variety of musical styles from classical to rock, jazz to r&b, movie and video game music. I am classically trained, but also comfortable improvising.

I can perform acoustically as a solo act, or amplified with my electric violin and backing. I can provide all of my own amplification, and am comfortable performing indoors and outdoors.

Former 1st violinist of the award winning Boston String Quartet. New music video: SAY YES TO HEAVEN and WHAT IS LOVE.

The Blue Violin has performed at over 250 weddings throughout the United States, and is available as a ceremony and cocktail hour musician, and for corporate events and wedding receptions. Available as a solo act, or with track, the Blue Violin also collaborates with local DJ’s for larger scale events and parties.

Described by the Boston Ballet as an “Electrifying violinist,” the Blue Violin graduated from Berklee College of Music and made his New York debut at Weil Recital, Carnegie Hall, and has performed with distinguished artists such as Gloria Estefan, Paul Simon, and Jennifer Holliday as well as a special appearance with John Mayer, and Sesame Street.

“[Blue Violin] explore[s] different ways of sparking musical interest,” says the Boston Globe. In doing so, he has played for varied audiences including George H.W. Bush, Queen Rainia of Jordan, Queen Noor, Mitt Romney, and First Lady, Laura Bush.

The Blue Violin is a member of the Red Bull Artsehcro, which performed the world premiere of Raul Yanez’s ‘Concerto for Turntable’ in Isaac Stern Auditorium, Carnegie Hall.

He has toured with internationally acclaimed recording artist/composer Tim Janis, Fionnuala Gill (Riverdance), Orla Fallon (Celtic Woman) and EMI recording artists Giorgia Fumanti and Ryland Angel.

The Blue Violin is the founder/1st violinist of the Boston String Quartet, a contemporary classical ensemble, and has collaborated on several albums for former Scorpions member Robin McAuley, GRAMMY-Winning Turtle Island Quartet, Jeanette Olsson from GLEE!, Jamey Haddad, and Dave Fiuczynski.

He has conducted hundreds of contemporary string playing clinics with over 10,000 high school students nationwide through his work with the Boston String Quartet, and is currently associate conductor of the Crossroads Youth Symphony.

“Explores different ways of sparking musical interest” Boston Globe // “Mature depth and musical prowess” Tower Records, // Combining contemporary and classical styles” Miami Herald, “A once in a lifetime experience” Peoria Journal Star // “Sheer artistry” Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier // “Groundbreaking and innovative” I Am Modern // “Electrifying violinist” Boston Ballet.

For amplified performance, I am able to provide my own amplification system.