Brilliant, beautiful, and boisterous music of any genre, played on viola and violin for all types of events.
Joe played for my wedding at the Clay Theatre for pre-ceremony and ceremony and he was perfect! One of my bridesmaids didn't even realize I had a musician and thought it was a record playing because the quality was so great. Communication prior to the wedding was also great. Highly recommend!
Response from Joe Henderson:
You were such a joy to work with, Julia! Also you always had great song recommendations, so it was easy to learn the few songs I hadn't played before. Special shoutout to Party Solution Entertainment for connecting my instrument into Clay Theatre's entire sound system!! I've never felt more like a rockstar. Thank you for everything.
From the beginning, Joseph was a pleasure to work with. I had a vision of having my ceremony and cocktail be Bridgerton theme. I wanted to have a artist play modern day music on the violin. Joseph understood the vision and NAILED IT! Everyone was so impressed. It was everything I ever imagined. Thank you Joseph for making our day so special. We will never forget it!
Response from Joe Henderson:
Thank you, Desiree!! Planning everything out with you was a breeze and you are always so sweet to talk with. By the time your wedding date arrived, Brittany and I were more than ready to perform. I still can't get over how smoothly the whole event ran and how perfect the wedding venue was. Not to mention your flawless curls! Thank you so much for having us be a part of it all!
Joe was the perfect choice for our daughter’s wedding musician. He teamed up with a cellist friend. The music was flawless. He was very easy to work with, responded to emails and questions in a prompt manner. Every song she had as a request, he played. I would highly recommend Joe for
Any event you may be planning that may need a musician.
Response from Joe Henderson:
You were the perfect client, Eddetti! You are so sweet and so good about staying in contact and making sure every decision we made was confirmed. Thank you for have me and Alex Downs play at such a gorgeous space.
Joe arrived, got set up on his own, and began playing for my wedding ceremony. Everyone commented about how wonderful the music was. Planning and preparation was seamless. Joe responds very quickly, is flexible, and all about providing exactly what you need. If I ever need a musician for a future event, I will contact Joe!
Response from Joe Henderson:
Thank you so much, Michelle!! Your wedding day couldn't have been more perfect. You were so easy to talk with and so open to all my suggestions so thank you for making my job so easy. Your family members were especially sweet with helping me find a place to set up. I wish all weddings were just like yours!
If you are on the fence about hiring a live musician then I am here to tell you- do it! Joe is phenomenal from all standpoints. I am a wedding planner. My wonderful clients hired this talented gem. He showed up to the rehearsal and needed very little instruction or guidance. That in itself speaks volume. On wedding day he executed the ceremony flawlessly. Timing was perfect. Music was beautiful. Even though the bride stole the show, Joe was a close second runner. He was so pleasant and professional. I would trust him with any wedding. Highly recommend Joe!
Response from Joe Henderson:
Christina, you are too kind!! You and your team were incredibly easy to work with and I couldn't have asked for a better coordinator or piano trio to work with. You guys made everything run so ridiculously smooth. Thank you!
Joe on violin, Alex on cello, and Nina on piano did an amazing and beautiful job performing at my wedding yesterday! I took the task of selecting the music very seriously and I’m glad with the selection that Rachel and I decided on. The arrangements come from the likes of The Legend of Zelda along with movies such as Spirited Away and Howl’s Moving Castle which are some of our favorites. As sad as it was to not be able to sit and enjoy in person, the video below is the entire performance in all of its glory, time stamps are included in the description. As a bonus, you can also hear much of the actual ceremony in the background! If you ever need a musician to go above and beyond what you imagine, these are your guys. Thank you so much again for being my personal highlight besides my wife.
Response from Joe Henderson:
We had the best time putting it all together. Nina even said that she wanted to record it all herself during our rehearsal, so the plan worked out beautifully. Thanks for not picking A Thousand Years!
Joe was able to be booked on short notice. He worked with our requests. He was very professional and showed up early to the event. It was my first time booking through Gigsalad and he did not disappoint. I recommend him 100 percent. Great job and thank you Joe!
Response from Joe Henderson:
Thank you, Manny! The surprise birthday was a great success. Thanks for the phone call, the great song requests, and for agreeing to have Alex and his cello join us. Having that bassline always helps me feel more grounded. If you ever need us again, you know where to find us.
Joe did such a fantastic job for our wedding day, he was so great to work with and very responsive leading up to the day - you need him at your events!! Thank you so much for everything!
Response from Joe Henderson:
Right back at you, Andrea! You have been one of the nicest and easiest people to work with. Now I can finally say that Alex Downs (cello) and I got to play Paramore for a wedding! Dream come true. Thank you.
Joe arrived and was set up in the designated space when we arrived, which was perfect. Then he proceeded to play a wonderful selection that included my new fiance's favorite artists (Anita Baker and Stevie Wonder). The night was chilly and windy, but that wasn't a problem for Joe. Everyone who walked by was impressed, as were we. Thanks again Joe for making my proposal so special.
Response from Joe Henderson:
Thanks, Wilton! I'm used to playing in intense Florida heat so the breezy weather was really refreshing! It was great playing for you two at such a cozy beach side location. Thank you for picking a great spot with nice acoustics. And congratulations! If you need music at the wedding, just say the word.
Joe did not disappoint. His customer service was amazing. Rapid response times and loads of helpful music options to choose from and videos. I highly recommend!!!
Response from Joe Henderson:
My rapid response New Years resolution is working! Lol thank you for letting me play music by my favorite band (Paramore) and making everything run so smoothly. Wishing the best for you : ]
Thank you Joe!! You were the first to get back to me. I enjoyed the fact that I was able to listen to some of your clips, which I loved! I loved you even more in person. Thank you for making my daughter's nuptials even more special. God has truly blessed you with a heavenly gift!!
Response from Joe Henderson:
Thank you for your kindness and easiness to work with, Diana!! Josh, Abriel, and Paul were a breeze to play with as well. I was happy to work with so many lovely people for your daughter's wedding.
Joe was extremely easy to book with and even agreed to hoping on a call to discuss my fiance and I's musical tastes and preferences several months beforehand. He followed up with me the week of the wedding to confirm the time and location and played beautifully at the venue. I chose all non-traditional songs (All of the Lights by Kanye West and Clarity by Zedd) and Joe executed flawlessly. Thank you for helping to make our wedding ceremony dreams come true!
Response from Joe Henderson:
CJ! You opened up my eyes to Anita Baker's music and then lo and behold I was scrolling though Instagram and I saw that she had replied to a video of me playing for a marriage proposal! I can't thank you enough. Your wedding was insanely beautiful and I even got to bump into one of my high school buds there (Kyle Harmon). Thank you so much for having me be a part of your big day.
We had an amazing experience with Joe and the cellist, Hannah, at our wedding. They were so kind, entertaining, and friendly. Joe was so accommodating and easy to get along with. He was on time, prepared, and professional. My guests absolutely loved watching and listening to them play; they are both super talented. I highly recommend booking him!
Response from Joe Henderson:
Megan! You were ultra organized and so sweet during the whole process and I can't thank you enough for that. Hannah really helped put the final touches on the whole wedding and I'm so glad she was able to jump in.
We had Joe at our beach wedding and he was super kind and helpful throughout the planning. He was easy to reach and always eager to make sure we were happy.
Response from Joe Henderson:
Chasity, you two were drop dead gorgeous and beautiful people to work with. The rain added even more intimacy to your special day. Thank you for being so easy to talk with.
They arrived on time and played beautifully
Response from Joe Henderson:
Thank you for having Alex Downs and me play, Latonya! Gainesville was beautiful and so were the two of you.
Joe was awesome! He was gracious, professional and engaging. He performed for my grandmother’s surprise 90th birthday party and was amazing!!!
Response from Joe Henderson:
Her reaction was priceless! I would do it all over again if I could. Beautiful venue and beautiful family all around.
Joe I can’t say enough good things about you! You have been absolutely amazing to work with! You without a doubt made my wedding spectacular!! We are truly blessed that you got to be part of our special day! You are a very talented man! Thank you again for everything!!
Response from Joe Henderson:
Christina! You were an absolute gem to work with from the very start. Alex Downs (the cellist) and I had great time putting together all the music, especially You Are the Reason and Say You Won't Let Go. Thank you for having us!
Joseph was amazing. Every change we asked for throughout he was accommodating! Learned a few new songs upon request! Showed up well before the event and made our day perfect. 100 stars.
Response from Joe Henderson:
It was a pleasure coordinating everything with you, Zach! Thanks for giving me the chance to update my song collection with some of the newer hits. I had a great time.
I always hire Joe to perform with me for wedding trios and quartets. He is amazing and very professional. Hire him for your special event today!!
-Nickie W.
Professional and he was right on schedule. He did great for us. Beyond our expectations.
Response from Joe Henderson:
Danny, you are the man! Your grand entrance was a force to be reckoned with. I'll never forget it and Kai, the drummer, added so much style to the wedding too. I wish you all a happy, successful life together.
He did exactly what I wanted, and the person he did it for loved it, along with her coworker and client!
Response from Joe Henderson:
Thanks so much, Kenneth. It was a really special surprise and I'm glad we were able to put it together so quickly. Thanks for being so easy to work with and I wish you two the best.
Everyone of my guests enjoyed Joe. He was a class act.
Response from Joe Henderson:
Thanks so much, Ron! You have some great friends and I had a great time playing for you all.
Joe was very professional and engaged with guests and answered small talk music questions between playing. We requested that Joe perform a last song on our Lanai as the sun was setting. Joe was so accommodating. I connected with Joe to play for my sister and her husband for their Wedding Renewal dinner. Joe touched peoples heart strings when he was playing, brought a tear to my sisters eyes and others 🎻 We would definitely hire him for other events .
The Ruffin Family
Response from Joe Henderson:
You are so sweet, Liz! 🤩 Your entire family was so warm, inviting, and engaged the whole time. I'm so honored I got to play for Diana and José's special celebration. The food was amazing as well. I would happily play for you all again.
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Joe Henderson was wonderful! He was on time, very professional and played exactly what we wanted. His playing was beautiful! If he needs any references please contact me.
Response from Joe Henderson:
Thank you so much, Lauri! You and Bill were so personable and easy to work with. I wish you two the best.
Joe could not make it to the event but he had his good friend Kieron and a friend of Kieron that came and stepped in. There performance was off the chart. I never knew that a violin and guitar could sound so good together. Most of our audience wasn't use to a violinist but fail in love with the style of music this was excellent decision that left our audience wanting more. I want to thank Joe for recommending his friend and we hope to have Joe perform in the future.
Joe was absolutely Amazing. The music selection was honored and played to perfection. I definitely will be calling him again to play at our next event.
He and his friend who plays the cello were absolutely amazing! They made the night so spectacular with new-age romantic songs played beautifully. They were professional and just overall great. 10/10 I’ve already recommended them to my friends.
Response from Joe Henderson:
Alex Downs is always #1 on my dream team, so thanks for putting us together! Francheska, you were a blast to work with from day one. I hope we bump into each other again soon.
Photos from this event
Joe is absolutely amazing, and easy to work with. He played for my wedding and made the ceremony a wonderful experience with his talented performance. I would absolutely recommend him for any of your musical needs!
Joe was extremely professional and flexible with our music choices, even when we made last minute changes. He played beautifuly and was responsive to any questions or requests I had. I would highly recommend hiring him and would have him play again given the opportunity!
I hired Joe to play some classical music at a memorial service for my deceased mom. His playing was simply wonderful. He performed Thais Meditation, Air on a G String, Adagio in G Minor and Abide With Me. His talent and technical abilities are excellent. We highly recommend Joe to anyone who wants a great violinist to play at an event.
Mike Shore, Fleming Island, Florida
Price Range: Contact me for details
Gig Length: 60 - 480 minutes
Languages: English
Simple, clean, and easy to work with. Flexibility and improvisation are required skills for any great musician.
Joseph Henderson has performed various genres of music throughout the eastern United States with all types of ensembles. In 2023 he became the new Assistant Principal Viola of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and will begin performing with them in the fall. In 2022 he won first prize of the Orchestral Audition Competition at the American Viola Society Festival as well as a section viola position with the Southwest Florida Symphony. Joseph was accepted to participate in the National Orchestral Institute in the summer of 2019, as well the Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival in 2018. He had the honor of performing the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto as a soloist after being selected as a winner of the University of North Florida Concerto Competition. Joseph has played in master classes for Rachel Barton Pine, Charles Castleman, Jeffrey Irvine, Sphinx Virtuosi, Hans Jorgen Jensen, the Ying Quartet, the Tokyo Quartet, the Vega Quartet, and more. As an orchestral musician, Mr. Henderson has performed with Nashville Symphony, Venice Symphony, Jacksonville Symphony, Coastal Symphony of Georgia, Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville, Symphony of the Goddesses, Roy Orbison Hologram Tour, Electric Lights Orchestra, and Video Games Live Orchestra. When not performing in orchestras, Joseph can be found performing with bands like The Limit Breakers and Good Pluck Trio. The frequent wedding performance opportunities in Georgia and Florida have fostered Joseph’s growth as a musician as well as a music arranger. In his spare time, he enjoys writing sheet music arrangements to personalize each couple’s big wedding day. Joseph owes much of his musical growth to his teachers over the years including DJ Cheek, the principal viola of Fort Worth Symphony; Melissa Barrett, former acting concertmaster of Jacksonville Symphony; and Renate Falkner, instructor at George Mason University’s School of Music.
Super simple. One chair. No amplification needed.
| June 24, 2022 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Engagement |
| December 19, 2021 • 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| November 13, 2021 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| July 16, 2021 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| May 15, 2021 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| April 03, 2021 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Reception |
| February 14, 2021 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Birthday Party |
| January 09, 2021 • 4:30pm - 5:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| November 20, 2020 • 6:30pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Engagement |
| October 20, 2020 • 4:00pm - 4:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| July 31, 2020 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Wedding Ceremony |
| December 07, 2019 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| December 06, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:30pm | Wedding Reception |
| November 16, 2019 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| November 15, 2019 • 7:00am - 7:30am | Wedding Ceremony |
| November 02, 2019 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| October 26, 2019 • 10:00am - 1:00pm | Birthday Party |
| October 13, 2019 • 10:30am - 11:00am | Wedding Ceremony |
| May 04, 2019 • 5:00pm - 5:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| April 06, 2019 • 8:30am - 9:00am | Wedding Ceremony |
| March 16, 2019 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| February 14, 2019 • 12:00pm - 12:15pm | Surprise |
| February 09, 2019 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Cocktail Party |
| October 14, 2018 • 4:30pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| October 05, 2018 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Cocktail Party |
| September 15, 2018 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| July 14, 2018 • 8:00pm - 8:30pm | Reunion |
| May 27, 2018 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Personal Occasion |
| May 21, 2018 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
| April 28, 2018 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| December 17, 2017 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| July 08, 2017 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| May 06, 2017 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| April 29, 2017 • 11:00am - 12:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
Canon in D, Trumpet Voluntary, Ave Maria, Hornpipe, Arioso, Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 and 5, Butterfly Waltz, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring, Ode to Joy, Moret Rondeau, Thais Meditation, Wedding March, A Thousand Years, Can't Help Falling in Love, Leaonard Cohen Hallelujah, Train Marry Me, Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Tale as Old as Time, Coldplay Yellow, Coldplay Viva La Vida.
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