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My name is KeyReel, I'm professional violinist and fiddler with more than 30 years of playing violin (TCU School of music, Russian Academy of Music). My music experience is in Classical, Jazz/Swing, Irish and Scottish, Pop and Rock music. I have a wide range of activities in music, I am a member of several orchestras in the Dallas/ Fort Worth area. Besides that I play in a few bands around DFW, featuring Jazz, Blues and Celtic fiddle. And most important for Gigsalad - I play acoustic and electric violin solo with tracks, so I basically have orchestra behind me. And I have all the equipment, even when no electricity available! Ask me about songs you need, I look forward to!
22 Reviews
He was professional and an excellent performer! My residents could not stop raving about him and we are already planning a time for him to come back! We highly recommend him!
Violinist
Response from KeyReel Music:
Thank you so much! It was a pleasure to play and share music with people! I had so much fun, can't wait to see you again!
They did a fantastic job so grateful to have found them for my wedding! They understood the assignment. A great time was had by everyone.
Violinist, Celtic Music, Classical Duo, Fiddler
Response from KeyReel Music:
Thank you so much for kind words, I appreciate that! We had so much fun to play for you! With great pleasure
KM
Our executive leadership team thoroughly enjoyed KeyReel and the music he provided for the evening.
Violinist
Response from KeyReel Music:
Thank you Machemia for your kind words! Was a pleasure to play for you guys!
The GigSalad website was a smooth process. We hired KeyReel to perform at the DyslexiaCon24 Legacy Gala. He was so easy to work with. He is very talented and can play a wide range of music. KeyReel left our guests wanting more. I would book him again. He will be the highlight of any event!
Violinist
He was so nice to work with, very kind, and reasonable. Played beautifully and everything was perfect.
Violinist
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Very professional! We enjoyed you playing at our wedding ! Will definitely recommend, the best violinists in town ! Thank you !!!
M&H
Violinist
We were so happy with it, he made us even more happy! We will definitely hire him again and share his music to our friends.
Fiddler, Violinist
Response from KeyReel Music:
Thank you Jay for your words.
That was a pleasure to play for you guys!
He did an amazing job! People are already requesting him to come back!
Violinist
Response from KeyReel Music:
It was absolutely a pleasure and any time! Love to play for you guys.
I cannot recommend Keyreel enough! He played during the cocktail hour of our daughter's wedding reception and he was a huge hit!
Violinist
KeyReel was amazing at our rooftop event! The guests really enjoyed the it. We will definitely be using him again.
Violinist
Response from KeyReel Music:
Thank you so much Kari. It was a pleasure to play for you guys!
He was able to get us a live violinist and guitar player for our wedding and they played all the Irish songs I requested. It made our wedding perfect and very special to my husband and I since we got engaged in Ireland.
Celtic Music, Violinist
KeyReel performed at our school fundraising event, and he was a highlight of the evening! He is very talented with a wide repertoire. His music brought elegance and entertainment to our event, and he was wonderful to work with. We would highly recommend him!
Violinist
The violinist brought festive vibes to my salon with their Christmas music. It created a cheerful atmosphere, and clients really enjoyed the holiday tunes. A delightful addition to the salon experience! I love his energy and professionalism. Highly recommend him. We definitely love to book him again for the next event.
Violinist
Keyreel is the perfect addition for music at your event or party. I couldn’t ask for a better person or more talented person to work with for all of my entertainment music needs. He’s flawless.
Violinist
Keyreel was an awesome addition to our wedding! His Violin skills exceeded our expectations! Very pleasant and incredibly talented! I would highly recommend anyone to hire him for events!
Violinist
Key reel played for my private anniversary dinner he drove all the way from Dallas to Tyler to make my day special an he was awesome he made the night more special it’s like he knew the perfect song to fit the night an the song i requested I will book him again he a sweet person with a beautiful spirit
Violinist
Keyreel is professionally trained and it shows! He is extremely knowledgeable and exemplary. He will assist you in selecting music if needed. We were very pleased with his work. He is dependable and honest. I highly recommend him to play as your violinist for your event! He plays beautifully. We had him play classical music for my daughter’s wedding ceremony.
Violinist
Keyreel was so easy to work with and very responsive! He’s also so talented and really made our wedding day perfect!
Violinist
Thank you Keyreel for an amazing performance ❤️ the music that I chose for my wedding was exactly like I asked. Him help to make my dream ceremony truly . The guests were very impressed with the quality of performance. Thank you Keyreel mm b
Violinist
Mr Raskolenko’s played at my father’s 88th birthday party. He was prompt, professional, and his violin performance and repertoire surpassed our expectations. He is a master and charming musician who will highlight any gathering. We look forward to having him play at future events.
Violinist
Couldn’t have been better! Great music, personality, prompt, professional!
Violinist
Response from KeyReel Music:
Thank you so much Deborah! That was lovely evening and great event to play for.
Booking Info
Price Range: $250 and up
Gig Length: 10 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
What to Expect
You will see gentleman, dressed nicely with acoustic or electric violin and equipment for that. No electric outlet? no problem! Battery powered if needed.
Music styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Fiddle music. Custom playlist to be discussed.
More musicians if needed.
About
KeyReel was born in Soviet Uzbekistan. He started his music education at age of 7. When he was 9 he was transferred to one of the best schools in SU and later in Central Asia and post Soviet world, Uspensky Special Music School. Finished it in 2000 with violin, music composition and symphony conducting specialities. He graduated from Gnesins Russian Academy of Music, Moscow, Russia in 2005 on violin with Bachelor and Masters degree. He was experienced performer in chamber string ensembles and orchestras by that time. In 2007 he started to play Irish fiddle and extend it to different styles over the time and made it to Celtic music, covering Irish, Scottish and Cape Breton styles. Later in 2018 he graduated from TCU, Fort Worth, TX. KeyReel started to earn his jazz skills in piano trio in 2010, later in US he started playing with Gypsy Jazz musicians in DFW.
Over the years KeyReel had performances in Europe, Canada and US with different styles of music from Classical chamber music to solo electric violin, jazz and Celtic music.
Now, besides his orchestra activity in DFW area KeyReel is director of his own company KeyReel Music, which is offering music services and educational programs.
Additional Booking Notes
Electrical outlet would be nice option, but not necessary. Battery powered equipment is on board!
Space 4x3ft is ok. More space is always appreciated.
Services Offered
Upcoming Booked Events
| February 02, 2025 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Personal Occasion |
| February 26, 2025 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Cultural Event |
| March 17, 2025 • 11:30am - 1:00pm | Holiday Party |
| April 08, 2025 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | Nonprofit Event |
| October 11, 2025 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
Past Booked Events
| December 21, 2024 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| December 20, 2024 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Party |
| December 12, 2024 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Christmas Party |
| December 06, 2024 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| December 03, 2024 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Christmas Party |
| November 23, 2024 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| November 12, 2024 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Reception |
| October 27, 2024 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| October 25, 2024 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| October 19, 2024 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| September 02, 2024 • 3:30pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| August 17, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Quinceañera |
| May 26, 2024 • 3:30pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| May 25, 2024 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
| May 16, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
| March 26, 2024 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Retirement Community Event |
| February 17, 2024 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| December 23, 2023 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Surprise |
| November 19, 2023 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| November 13, 2023 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Birthday Party |
| October 21, 2023 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| September 23, 2023 • 3:00pm - 3:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| August 12, 2023 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| May 20, 2023 • 7:00pm - 7:45pm | Anniversary Party |
| February 17, 2023 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Birthday Party |
| January 16, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
| December 07, 2022 • 4:30pm - 7:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
Set List
Please request my playlist if needed. It is updating from time to time.
Custom playlist with your request is available as well.
Setup Requirements
For small and medium events - no requirements. Even no electricity is fine. Bottle of water would be nice
For really big events - al general things, like mixer, monitors, speakers, sound engineer is preferable. Size of the event to be discussed