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Charles May - Violinist/Fiddler
- Bethel Park, PA
- Violinist
- Travels up to 60 miles
- $200 and up
Overview
Classical/Pop/Rock violinist and Celtic Fiddler Charles May performs solo with backing tracks or as an all acoustic act and can add other live musicians. Providing a sound system, lighting, and over 400 backing tracks - many of which are his own creations - in pop, jazz, and Celtic styles, he can entertain any club, cocktail hour, fundraising event, or wedding event for hours.
Live ensembles are also available: duos with violin/cello, violin/piano, violin/guitar, trios with violin/viola/cello, violin/cello/piano, string quartets, and more.
3 Reviews

We asked Charles to provide his service for our Valentines Party of 100 at the local country club. He walked us through the entire process. Charles showed up early got set up. Charles was amazing and highly talented. I would recommend his in a heartbeat and I know we will be using him again!
Violinist

To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, our women’s guild/Christian Mother’s group hired Charles May to play some Irish songs. As he played his fiddle, we sang a variety of well-known songs, but what we enjoyed most was when he played songs that he composed, and he told stories that motivated him to write those tunes. The melodic sounds from his fiddle warmed your heart and soul.
Fiddler, Irish / Scottish Entertainment

It was a delight for the women if the Ruthfred Acres Woman's Club to have Charles entertain us with his beautiful violin music. He is a talented musician as well as a warm and friendly person.
Violinist, Celtic Music, Fiddler, Irish / Scottish Entertainment
Booking Info
Price Range: $200 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Languages: English, German
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Commercial Liability Coverage
Unions: AFM
About
Pop/Rock/Celtic violinist and fiddler Charles May performs as a solo violinist with backing tracks or in ensemble with other live musicians. Providing a sound system, lighting, and over 400 backing tracks - many of which are his own creations - in pop, jazz, and Celtic styles, he can entertain any club, cocktail hour, fundraising event, or wedding event for hours.
Ensembles are also available - violin/cello, violin/piano, fiddle/guitar, violin/viola/cello trio, string quartet, and more.
With a conservatory classical musical background and a family rooted in traditional folk music, Charles has performed as a strolling violinist, orchestral musician, Celtic dance fiddler, jazz musician, and wedding performer for nearly 2000 professional events, with a history of satisfying clients for over three decades.
Upcoming Booked Events
May 31, 2025 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
Past Booked Events
March 15, 2025 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
February 15, 2025 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Holiday Party |
Influences & Inspiration
Solas, Dervish, Altan, Barra MacNeils, Lunasa, Natalie MacMaster
Setup Requirements
performance area must be shaded from direct sunlight and protected from precipitation
Access to grounded AC power