SpeechLess
- New York City, NY
- Jazz Band
- 2 Verified Bookings
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Karen Burciaga is a versatile violinist and fiddler based in Boston. She performs classical music, pop songs, soundtracks, Irish tunes, and more in many different settings including concert halls, churches, historic homes and colonial taverns. Karen often performs along with cello, guitar, harp, or bagpipes but is always available for solo engagements.
Karen is happy to work with clients to find just the right music for each and every occasion!
Additional musicians:
Daniel Meyers — uilleann pipes, Irish flute, bodhran
Shelley Otis — harp
Matthew Wright — guitar, Irish bouzouki, vocals
Rebecca Shaw/Arreaux Strings — cello and string trios/quartets
Björn Wennås — guitar
Joy Grimes — fiddle
Karen was amazing! She is a kind person, extremely friendly & professional. Her musical ability is excellent. My parent's enjoyed the varied songs that she played along with her guitarist. My Dad sang along to one of his favorite Irish tunes. It was truly magical!
Carolyn McNulty & Family
Karen was such a joy to work with for our October 2023 wedding!! She was incredibly responsive throughout our wedding planning process... working with her was so easy! I asked Karen to learn a song that was not listed on her website. She not only learned it and played it beautifully, she also sent me a sneak peak to ensure it was just right before the special day. We were able to choose so many great songs that were meaningful to us- she offers so many great choices. The trio was beautiful and really added a special touch to our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. We received so many compliments from guests. If you're looking for a violinist for your wedding I 10/10 recommend Karen and her team !!
Karen was absolutely amazing and her music helped created the perfect atmosphere for our ceremony and cocktail hour. She offers a large variety of popular songs which allows you to create a custom experience for your event. I can't recommend Karen enough!
My wife and I hosted a very simple wedding last weekend - ~25 guests in Lynch Park in Beverly, MA. Karen and an accompanying cellist (I unfortunately cannot recall this person's name) played beautifully and set a serene scene for everyone in attendance. Karen was very flexible and patient with both of us, who can barely plan our daily meals, much less a wedding party.
I only wish our ceremony had been longer so we could have kept the whole thing going! Thanks so much, Karen!
Karen and the Cello fellow did an amazing job on my special day. Karen's playlist was fascinating. She had my favorite songs on her playlist. They played beautifully. I truly recommend Karen for any celebration that you may have.
Karen played for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and it was perfect! We added the cello as well. It was one of the most special parts of the whole day and guests were telling us all night how great the live music was. Karen was so easy to work with, checked in with me throughout the whole process and played exactly the type of music we were looking for! I would highly recommend Karen if you’re looking for a violinist!
We had a last minute elopement and chose to use Karen as a violinist for the ceremony. It was with just a bit over a weeks notice and she was very easy to work with and communicated playlists, and we chatted about song selections for each part of the ceremony. It was a really wonderful touch having a live violin, it set the entire mood!
Karen showed up on time despite the horrific weather we were having! Her music set the perfect tone for my daughters baby shower and everyone loved it. Professional, punctual and truly gifted!
Karen and her piper did a great job and made my daughter's wedding Mass very special with beautiful prelude, processional and recessional music. I received so many compliments on the special touch at this wedding which included a large number of guests visiting from Ireland!
After a major bump in the road with transportation, Karen showed with a beautiful let’s get started attitude.
Karen performed all of the songs requested. She played flawlessly and gave just the right touch to the wedding. The violin had a very beautiful, rich tone. Everyone enjoyed the music.
Thanks for helping to make the day perfect.
Thanks for making
Karen was the perfect addition to our wedding ceremony. She helped us choose our music, which was pretty non-traditional, and our guests loved her. She was very responsive and helpful and we'd recommend her to anyone looking for wedding day music.
Karen did an amazing job and the residents loved it!
Karen was so kind and my guests absolutely loved the songs she played! It sounded absolutely beautiful during my wedding ceremony.
Karen and Shelly played together beautifully. They had an outstanding repertoire and exquisite technique, sensing phrases together and conveying the depth of the Celtic spirit.
We highly recommend them.
Karen played at my wedding ceremony with an Irish pipe player that Karen suggested and the music was wonderful. I have received so many compliments about the music. I highly recommend Karen.
Karen and her colleague Bjorn were absolutely incredible. Their music added so much to our wedding ceremony, and were able to play some of our favorite tunes perfectly. She was professional, flexible, and communicative throughout the whole process. Thank you, Karen!
Karen was great communicating with us for our wedding ceremony. Showed up on time and very professional. We requested some difficult songs but was was able to pull it off. Couple notes were off to be expected but still beautiful.
Karen and her two fellow musicians played beautifully and were so wonderful during our ceremony and reception. Karen graciously learned a new song for the processional and easily switched between classical and traditional Irish selections. I recommend Karen without reservation and would hire her again should the opportunity arise for another celebration.
Karen has been so helpful during these crazy times . Our reception was canceled twice because of COVID 19. Each time Karen was able to accommodate us. For this I am grateful. I look forward to hearing Karen play at our new Reception date next summer .
She was great, thank you.
Karen Burciaga provided exactly what we were looking for, amazing music for our wedding ceremony. Besides being a very talented musician, she was very professional. Guests were commenting on how impressed they were, and how much the addition of live violin music added to there enjoyment on our wedding day.
Karen was wonderful and did her best to make the ceremony extra special by learning a new piece .
My only criticism is it to with the volume . I would like her playing to have filled the garden! It was too low. Not sure why , so as a result it was a little like background music.
I would hire Karen again but I would make sure the sound people gave her adequate amplification .
Karen was wonderful and did her best to make the ceremony extra special by learning a new piece .
My only criticism is it to with the volume . I would like her playing to have filled the garden! It was too low. Not sure why , so as a result it was a little like background music.
I would hire Karen again but I would make sure the sound people gave her adequate amplification .
Having Karen play made the procession and recession memorable. Suggest the musicians be miked.
Karen was awesome for prelude/processional/recessional at our wedding. Highly recommend!
Karen and team did such an amazing job during our Christmas dinner party. She was accompanied by a pianist and the two provided the perfect seasonal background music during our meal. The children loved listening to them and even danced between dinner and dessert! I would highly recommend Karen to others.
Karen came on time. Due to earlier e-mail communication, she played the pieces requested for our memorial service beautifully and they were incorporated seamlessly into the program in a most professional manner. A faultless performance!
Karen is a genuinely warm individual whose performance was perfect for our party. Her selection of Viennese waltzes was the highlight of our cocktail hour. The Shipping Up to Boston was a fun finale! Highly recommend her!!
Very prompt, professional, and talented
Thank you Karen for helping to create a festive upbeat atmosphere as guest arrived for our annual holiday dinner. We enjoyed the mix of classical and folk styles of music which was perfect the mix of guest we hosted.
Thank you to Karen B. for making our wedding ceremony amazing. Her beautiful playing set the tone for our nuptials. I would hire her for other events. To the brides out there - Hire her without delay!
Karen was amazing! She played the wedding music for myself and the bridal party as we walked down the aisle. She did an amazing job.
She was extremely professional and timely when responding to emails. I never had to worry. I would highly recommend her to anyone considering doing live ceremony music. You will not be disappointed
My guests could not say enough good things about Karen and the harpist Shelley she brought along the day of my wedding. Everyone raved bnout how well she played and how amazing the sound was. Karen was so flexible with my song choices and did an amazing job at working with my last minute song choices. I would definetely recommend her to all of my friends and would love to use her for another event in the future.
I am so glad to have chosen Karen to be the violinist for our wedding on 12/17/16. Everything went smoothly, and she was there to assist in every step of the way. She was right on top of everything, responded promptly to my questions, and not only did she have a wide variety of songs to choose, she also gave us the option to choose our own songs that she was more than willing to learn for our Big Day.
I can't say enough good things about her. She rocks and I highly recommend her for any event!!
Thanks Karen!
Karen was wonderful: she kept in touch throughout the entire process; was absolutely delightful in person, while being very professional; played like an angel and was nice enough to thank me for the opportunity to play at the wedding.
Could not have been more pleased.
Karen answered a last minute music request for a drinks reception in Cambridge, MA. She was wonderful to work with, got a second musician on board for a duet and made the whole admin process quick and easy!
The music was beautiful, a mixture of classical, pop and irish tunes which the really guests enjoyed. I would book her again in a heartbeat!
Price Range: $200 and up
Gig Length: 30 - 180 minutes
Languages: English, German
A classically trained musician with a Master of Music degree, Karen has explored various folk fiddle traditions. She plays with Seven Times Salt, an early music ensemble dedicated to music of the 16th-17th centuries. Her trio, Ulster Landing, plays Celtic music on fiddle, harp, and uilleann (Irish) pipes. She recently became the fiddler for Newpoli, a Southern Italian folk band. In addition, her knowledge of classical violin repertoire gives her a wide variety of music to select from.
December 06, 2024 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
March 15, 2025 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
March 17, 2025 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Surprise |
June 08, 2025 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 08, 2025 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 10, 2025 • 1:00pm - 1:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
November 02, 2024 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 12, 2024 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 07, 2024 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 25, 2024 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 22, 2024 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Anniversary Party |
August 10, 2024 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 08, 2024 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Birthday Party |
April 20, 2024 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Reception |
November 04, 2023 • 2:30pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 13, 2023 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 07, 2023 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 23, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Cocktail Party |
September 02, 2023 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 29, 2023 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 15, 2023 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
June 24, 2023 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 21, 2023 • 5:00pm - 5:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
April 14, 2023 • 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
March 04, 2023 • 11:30am - 1:00pm | Baby Shower |
November 12, 2022 • 1:30pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 15, 2022 • 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 06, 2022 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Cocktail Party |
September 23, 2022 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 23, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
June 11, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 22, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 19, 2022 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Retirement Community Event |
May 07, 2022 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
March 20, 2022 • 10:00am - 11:30am | Religious Celebration |
October 17, 2021 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 05, 2021 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 06, 2021 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 15, 2021 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
November 09, 2020 • 12:30pm - 1:00pm | Birthday Party |
October 18, 2020 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 11, 2020 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 05, 2020 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 05, 2020 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 01, 2020 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 11, 2020 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 14, 2020 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
November 07, 2019 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
October 19, 2019 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 21, 2019 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Wedding Ceremony |
September 14, 2019 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 02, 2019 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 19, 2019 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
April 27, 2019 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
March 30, 2019 • 8:30pm - 10:30pm | Birthday Party |
February 19, 2019 • 12:00pm - 12:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
January 19, 2019 • 4:00pm - 4:45pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
January 11, 2019 • 3:00pm - 3:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
December 31, 2018 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Dinner Party |
December 16, 2018 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Dinner Party |
November 24, 2018 • 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
October 06, 2018 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
November 27, 2017 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Christmas Party |
August 05, 2017 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 01, 2017 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 28, 2017 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
January 20, 2017 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
December 17, 2016 • 3:30pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 25, 2016 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Cocktail Party |
September 17, 2016–September 18, 2016 • 11:30pm - 12:00am | Wedding Ceremony |
September 09, 2016 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Cocktail Party |
August 20, 2016 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 19, 2016 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 03, 2016 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 21, 2016 • 5:30pm - 11:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 14, 2016 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
November 14, 2015 • 11:00am - 12:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
October 17, 2015 • 9:30am - 11:00am | Wedding Reception |
October 04, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding - Portsmouth, RI |
October 03, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Concert - Amherst, MA |
September 27, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding - Mashpee, MA |
September 26, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception - Gloucester, MA |
September 24, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Concert - Somerville, MA |
September 18, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding - Providence, RI |
September 12, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding - Plymouth, MA |
July 26, 2014 • 3:45pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
All I Want is You U2
All my Loving LENNON/MCCARTNEY
All of Me JOHN LEGEND
All of Me SUNG BY FRANK SINATRA
All the Single Ladies BEYONCE
All You Need is Love BEATLES
Alleluia LEONARD COHEN
Always on My Mind SUNG BY WILLIE NELSON
Amazing Grace TRADITIONAL
Annie's Song JOHN DENVER
Arioso J.S. BACH
Ashokan Farewell JAY UNGAR
As Time Goes By FROM "CASABLANCA"
A Thousand Years CHRISTINA PERRI
At Last SUNG BY ETTA JAMES
Banish Misfortune TRAD. IRISH
Be Thou My Vision TRAD. IRISH
Beautiful Day U2
Beauty Charming, Fair and Young SCOTTISH TRADITIONAL
Best Day of my Life AMERICAN AUTHORS
Blue Skies IRVING BERLIN
Both Sides Now JONI MITCHELL
Can You Feel the Love Tonight from "The Lion King" ELTON JOHN
Canon in D JOHANN PACHELBEL
Can't Help Falling in Love SUNG BY ELVIS PRESLEY
The Circle of Life FROM "THE LION KING"
Concerning Hobbits FROM "THE HOBBIT"
Count on Me BRUNO MARS
Dirty Water THE STANDELLS
A Dream is a Wish your Heart Makes FROM WALT DISNEY'S "CINDERELLA"
Faithfully JOURNEY
Fanny Power TRAD. IRISH
Fields of Gold STING
Flowers of Edinburgh SCOTTISH TRADITIONAL
From this Moment On SHANIA TWAIN
Game of Thrones theme RAMIN DJAWADI
Gartan Mother's Lullaby IRISH TRADITIONAL
God Only Knows THE BEACH BOYS
The Greatest Love of All SUNG BY WHITNEY HOUSTON
Happy Together THE TURTLES
Haste to the Wedding IRISH TRADITIONAL
Hole in the Wall HENRY PURCELL
Home EDWARD SHARPE AND THE MAGNETIC ZEROS
Hornpipe from Water Music G.F. HANDEL
I Will BEATLES
I'm Shipping up to Boston DROPKICK MURPHYS
Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring J.S. BACH
Just the Way You Look Tonight SUNG BY FRANK SINATRA
La Vie en Rose EDITH PIAF
L'Appuntamento ORNELLA VANONI
Lass o' Peatie's Mill SCOTTISH TRADITIONAL
Last Dance SARAH MCLACHLAN
"Last of the Mohicans" theme D. MACLEAN
Love Story TAYLOR SWIFT
Lovers' Waltz JAY UNGAR
The Luckiest BEN FOLDS
Mairie's Wedding TRAD. SCOTTISH
Make You Feel My Love BOB DYLAN/ADELE
Man in the Mirror SUNG BY MICHAEL JACKSON
Marry Me TRAIN
Marry You BRUNO MARS
Matchmaker, Matchmaker FROM "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF"
Moon River HENRY MANCINI
My Darling Asleep TRAD. IRISH
Ode to Joy L. VAN BEETHOVEN
One Hand, One Heart from "West Side Story" LEONARD BERNSTEIN
The Prayer SUNG BY CELINE DION
Rights of Man TRAD. IRISH
Sea of Love PHIL PHILLIPS
Sheep May Safely Graze J.S. BACH
Shelter from the Storm BOB DYLAN
Shipping Up to Boston DROPKICK MURPHYS
Siman Tov Mazel Tov JEWISH TRADITIONAL
Skye Boat Song SCOTTISH
Someday my Prince will Come FROM WALT DISNEY'S "CINDERELLA"
Someone Like You ADELE
Somewhere over the Rainbow FROM "THE WIZARD OF OZ"
Song Sung Blue NEIL DIAMOND
Speak Softly Love from "The Godfather" NINO ROTA
"Spring" from the Four Seasons ANTONIO VIVALDI
Strangers in the Night SUNG BY FRANK SINATRA
Summertime GEORGE GERSHWIN
Sunrise, Sunset FROM "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF"
Take Five DAVE BRUBECK
Time after Time CYNDI LAUPER
Trumpet Voluntary JEREMIAH CLARKE
Tumbalalaika
Watermark ENYA
Wedding March from "Midsummer Night's Dream" FELIX MENDELSSOHN
What a Wonderful World SUNG BY LOUIS ARMSTRONG
When You Wish Upon a Star
A Whole New World FROM "ALADDIN"
Yellow COLDPLAY
You Raise Me Up SUNG BY JOSH GROBAN
Haley B. said “I wanted to find an amazing band for my company's holiday party and SpeechLess went above and beyond what I could've hoped for! I really can't…”
Danny P. said “Dan was very flexible in the planning stage and helped coordinate easily with the weather. Overall a great experiance and musical talent was exquisite.”
Corey T. said “We booked a jazz trio through John D'Amico, and they were phenomenal! They arrived on time, dressed impeccably, and delivered an incredible jazz…”
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