The violinist who creates the ultimate romantic atmosphere for your wedding or private party.
SRQ Violinist is a music service based in Sarasota, Florida. Owner and artist Matt Dendy has more than 15 years of experience as a soloist and ensemble member, and he can accommodate whatever style of music you are envisioning to breathe extra life into your next event. Matt’s beautiful music will enhance your private gathering with a wide variety of musical genres and styles to fit exactly what you are looking for!
Such a wonderful addition to wedding reception. We had a small wedding, 22 guests. At first when people heard we were having a violinist, they thought it would be stuffy. Not the case at all! He plays songs everyone knows. People were dancing and singing along. It was great! 10/10 would recommend!
Matt played at our wedding and we kept getting compliments about how amazing our violinist sounded. We asked him to learn 2 new songs, one being the song when I walked down the aisle and he learned how to played them exactly spot on which made our moment more emotional because of how beautiful it sounded. He was always responsive up until the day of our wedding. Highly recommend!
Matt you were personable and easy to work with. You had a wide interesting play list to choose from which was appreciated. You were on time, professional, and much like a one man band. I am glad I choose you. It was a small group and your music made such a difference. I would recommend your service. Thank you, Thank you, and Thank you.
We had an absolutely amazing and wonderful experience working with Matt. We first heard him playing the violin in a hotel lobby in Sarasota, FL, and we knew we wanted him to play at our wedding because it was the most beautiful sound we'd ever heard, but also because he also plays THE best music. We got married in San Francisco on a yacht 1.5 years after our initial wedding date with two postponements due to the pandemic. Matt stuck with us through the entire process, and his performance was so worth the wait! I had almost every guest at our wedding tell us how amazing the violinist was, and asked how we found him, which is one of my favorite stories to tell. Matt played all of the pre-ceremony music, the ceremony music, and the cocktail hour. Even though my family is all over the country and far away from Florida, several of them are already coming up with other events we can invite Matt to perform at from coast to coast. Having Matt play at our wedding was a very special addition to our BIG DAY, and we hope to be in touch with him for years to come and hopefully convince him to play at future events! Matt couldn't have been nicer, more professional or better at what he does... not to mention, he was a blast to hang out with at the wedding after he was finished performing. We highly, highly recommend booking SRQ Violinist for your next big event! He will dazzle!
My husband and I hired Matt for both our rehearsal dinner and wedding ceremony after hearing him play at a local restaurant. I love his style of violin playing and the variety of music he plays! We hired him for the rehearsal, because I was honestly sad that I, as the bride, wouldn't get to hear him play a lot during our ceremony. It was the best decision to hire him for both! Our guests loved him! Matt is truly an extremely nice guy, and we really enjoyed getting to know him throughout the process as we continued to watch him play around town. If you are looking for a violinist, Matt is perfect!
I think that Matt was the highlight of our wedding! I can not count how many compliments I got on the violinist! We are both busy doctors so had very little time to consult with Matt. We gave him a couple of songs and he sent us so many options, in the end we gave him control of the music haha and he knocked it out of the park!! I would recommend him for any event! He did everything from classical to Bruno Mars on Violin! Such a professional.
We chose Matt for our beach ceremony and cocktail hour and it was absolutely amazing! From the beginning he was super responsive and answered all of our questions quickly and thoroughly. We had the opportunity to meet him ahead of time at a restaurant he was performing at in Sarasota and at that moment knew he was going to be the perfect addition to our special day. He has an extensive list of music selections, all of which are amazing! Our guests couldn't stop talking about how perfectly he played every song and how much his music elevated our ceremony. I would highly highly recommend choosing him for your next event!
Matt was so easy and incredible to work with! Having him perform for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour was truly special. Our guests loved his performance and we would HIGHLY recommend him!"
I can't say enough positive things about Matt! I had a small, private wedding on a beach and Matt was the perfect choice for music before, during, and after the ceremony. Each guest commented on how talented he is as a violinist and he played a wide variety of genres and songs that everyone enjoyed. I was very impressed by Matt during my ceremony...We even wanted him to stay longer than the reserved time after we heard him play! Matt is a very talented musician who will make your big day that much more special!
Exceptional violinist
Matt's professionalism coupled with his extensive experience and wide range of music selections quickly made him a top contender to play our cocktail hour at Phillipi Estates. Once chatting with him, his passion for music and to provide us with the best experience made our decision final to have him join in our celebration. We had numerous compliments of how delightful it was to enter the estate hearing his music. We highly recommend Matt for any celebration you would like an amazing violinist to make many memorable moments!
Matt was the perfect addition to our ceremony and cocktail hour! He was great with his communication and professionalism from the beginning. The song planning was simple, as he had a number of choices to go by and samples on his website/social media to view. We left the cocktail hour up to him, just asking to play some more upbeat and appropriate songs for the occasion and he really couldn't have done a better job! Our guests were impressed with Matt and his ability to provide that personal touch to our wedding! We would highly recommend Matt, as he was the perfect addition to our Wedding Day!
Having Matt for our ceremony and cocktail hour was literally the perfect touch to the perfect day! Matt was great to work with and we are obsessed with his talent! The songs for our ceremony were so perfect. All of our guests loved listening to Matt upon arrival and during the cocktail hour. So thankful to have had Matt join us.
SRQ Violinist (Matt) was the perfect choice for our ceremony music! He is an excellent violinist and was extremely helpful when choosing the music for our ceremony! He also played popular songs on the violin during our cocktail reception which was the perfect blend between romantic and classy! We highly recommend Matt!
Price Range: $500 and up
Gig Length: 10 - 300 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $2,000,000 - General Liability Insurance
SRQ Violinist - Matt Dendy performs a wide variety of musical genres. He works with his clients to create the perfect playlist for your event. He uses high quality backing tracks to accompany himself on the violin which creates a full sound. Whether your event is inside or outside, large or small, Matt will help create the perfect ambience to make your event one not to forget.
Experience
Matt attended the University of South Florida where he obtained his undergraduate degree in music performance and then went on to the University of Colorado for graduate studies in music performance. As a former member of the Asolo Repertory Theatre and the Venice Symphony, Matt will bring professionalism and experience to your wedding. He has also performed with The Pops Orchestra of Sarasota, Southwest Florida Symphony, and Florida Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestras, and he has played alongside prominent artists like Johnny Mathis, Mannheim Steamroller, Celtic Woman, and The Irish Tenors at national and international Music Festivals.
Services Offered
SRQ Violinist offers beautiful wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and even rehearsal dinner music. Matt uses high quality backing tracks to accompany him on the violin to create the perfect sound for your wedding. His current list of repertoire is over 300 songs and he will help guide you through a set list, or work with you to learn new songs before your wedding to make your big day unforgettable.
Musical equipment cannot be exposed to water so a rain plan must be in place in the event of inclement weather.
| November 11, 2021 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
This list is always evolving and Matt is able to learn new requests if you might have them
* = Popular request for weddings
*10,000 Hours - Dan & Shay and Justin Bieber
*1234 – Plain White T’s
Adore You - Harry Styles
Adventure of a Lifetime - Coldplay
Africa – Toto
Afterglow - Ed Sheeran
Ain’t Misbehavin’ – Fats Waller
Ain’t No Sunshine - Bill Withers
All I Ask of You – Andrew Lloyd Weber (Phantom of the Opera)
*All of Me – John Legend
All My Life - K-Ci & JoJo
Always Remember Us This Way – Lady Gaga (A Star Is Born)
Amazed - Lonestar
Amazing Grace – John Newton
Amie – Pure Prairie League
*And I Love Her – The Beatles
Ants Marching – Dave Matthews Band
Anyone - Justin Bieber
Apologize – Timbaland (ft. One Republic)
The Arena - Lindsey Stirling
Artemis - Lindsey Stirling
At Last – Etta James
Attention – Charlie Puth
Bad Day - Daniel Powter
Bad Moon Rising – Credence Clearwater Revival
Banana Pancakes – Jack Johnson
Be Alright - Dean Lewis
Beautiful Crazy – Luke Combs
Before You Go - Lewis Capaldi
Begin The Beguine – Cole Porter
Besame Mucho – Andre Bocelli
Best Day of My Life – American Authors
Better Together – Jack Johnson
Better Together - Luke Combs
Beyond The Sea – Jack Lawrence
Billie Jean – Michal Jackson
Blackbird – The Beatles
Bless The Broken Road – Rascall Flatts
Blinding Lights - The Weeknd
The Bones - Maren Morris
Break My Heart - Dua Lipa
Broken Halos – Chris Stapleton
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
Bruises - Lewis Capaldi
Bubbly – Colbie Caillat
*Canon in D – J. Pachelbel
Can You Feel The Love Tonight – Elton John
*Can’t Help Falling In Love – Elvis Presley
Can’t Stop The Feeling - Justin Timberlake
Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol
Cheap Thrills – Sia
Circle of Life – Elton John (from Lion King)
Circles - Post Malone
Clocks – Coldplay
Closer – The Chainsmokers
Closing Time – Semisonic
Cold - Chris Stapleton
Colder Weather – Zac Brown Band
Come a Little Closer – Dierks Bentley
Conversations in the Dark - John Legend
Counting Stars – One Republic
Country Roads – John Denver
Crazy - Gnarles Barkley
Cruise – Florida Georgia Line
Crystalize – Lindsey Stirling
The Dance – Garth Brooks
Dance Monkey - Tones and I
Dancing With A Stranger – Sam Smith
Danny Boy – Frederic Weatherly
Desperado – The Eagles
Diamonds - Sam Smith
*Die a Happy Man – Thomas Rhett
Don’t Know Why – Norah Jones
Don’t Start Now - Due Lipa
Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen
Don’t You Worry Child – Swedish House Mafia
Dreams - Stevie Nicks
Drift Away - Uncle Kracker
Dust In The Wind – Kansas
Easy – Lionel Richie
Edge of Glory – Lady Gaga
Elusive Butterfly – Bob Lind
Every Breath You Take - The Police
Everything I Do, I Do It For You - Bryan Adams
Evil Woman – Electric Light Orchestra
Faithfully – Journey
Feel It Still – Portugal. The Man
Fields of Gold – Sting
Fix You – Coldplay
Folsom Prison Blues – Johnny Cash
Forever Young – Rod Stewart
Free – Zac Brown Band
Game of Thrones Theme Song
Get Lucky – Daft Punk
Girl From Ipanema - Antonio Carlos Jobim
Girls Like You – Maroon 5
The Godfather (Love Theme)
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road – Elton John
Good Riddance – Greenday
Gravity – Sara Bareilles
*Hallelujah – Leonard Cohen
Halo - Beyonce
Happier – Marshmello
Happy – Pharrell Williams
Harvest Moon – Neil Young
Havana – Camila Cabello
Have You Ever Seen The Rain – CCR
Heathens - Twenty One Pilots
Here Comes The Sun – The Beatles
Hey Brother – Avicii
Hey Jude – The Beatles
Hey Soul Sister – Train
High Hopes – Panic at the Disco
Higher Love - Kygo Version
H.O.L.Y. – Florida Georgia Line
Home – Phillip Phillips
Honey Bee – Blake Shelton
How Sweet It Is – Marvin Gaye
I Can Only Imagine – Mercy Me
I Can See Clearly Now – Johnny Nash
I Choose You - Sara Bareilles
I Cross My Heart - George Strait
I Don’t Want to Miss A Thing – Aerosmith
I Just Called To Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder
I Love You - Billie Eilish
I See The Light – From Disney’s Tangled
I Shot The Sheriff - Bob Marley (jazzy version)
I Wanna Be Sedated - Ramones
I Want It That Way – Backstreet Boys
I Will Follow You Into the Dark – Death Cab For Cutie
I Wish – Stevie Wonder
If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keys
If You’re Gone - Matchbox Twenty
Ily - Surf Mesa
Imagine – John Lennon
I’m In The Mood For Love – Jimmy McHugh
I’m Not The Only One – Sam Smith
*I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
In My Life – The Beatles
Intentions - Justin Bieber
*Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
It’s A Great Day To Be Alive - Travis Tritt
The Joke - Brandi Carlile
Just Give Me A Reason – Pink
Just The Way You Are – Bruno Mars
Just To See You Smile - Tim McGraw
Killing Me Softly – The Fugees
Kiss From a Rose - Seal
Kiss The Girl – From The Little Mermaid
Kokomo – The Beach Boys
L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole
Landslide - Stevie Nicks
La Vie En Rose - Edith Piaf
Leader of the Band - Dan Fogelberg
Lean On – Major Lazor and DJ Snake
Let Her Go - Passenger
Let It Be – The Beatles
Let It Go – James Bay
Let Me Love You – Justin Bieber
Like I’m Gonna Lose You – Meghan Trainor
*Love Me Like You Do – Ellie Goulding
Love Yourself – Justin Bieber
Lucky - Jason Mraz
Mack The Knife - Bobby Darin
*Make You Feel My Love – Bob Dylan
Man In The Mirror – Michael Jackson
*Marry Me – Train
*Marry You – Bruno Mars
Master of Tides - Lindsey Stirling
Memories - Maroon 5
Memory - Andrew Lloyd Weber (from Cats)
Michael Jackson Medley – (Lindsey Stirling arrangement)
Michelle – The Beatles
The Middle - Zedd
Money – Pink Floyd
Moondance – Van Morrison
Moon River - Henry Mancini
My Best Friend - Tim McGraw
My Immortal – Evanescence
My Little Girl - Tim McGraw
My Way – French Song
Neon Moon - Brooks and Dunn
Never Enough – From The Greatest Showman
New Light - John Mayer
Nothing Else Matters – Metallica
Numb - Linkin Park
Ocean Avenue - Yellowcard
On My Way – Boyce Avenue
One – U2
Ophelia - The Lumineers
Paint It Black – The Rolling Stones
Parachute – Chris Stapleton
Peaceful Easy Feeling - The Eagles
*Perfect – Ed Sheeran
Photograph – Ed Sheeran
Piano Man – Billy Joel
A Pirate Looks At Forty - Jimmy Buffett
Pompeii – Bastille
The Prayer – David Foster
Purple Rain – Prince
Radioactive – Imagine Dragons
Rainbow - Kacey Musgraves
Rather Be – Clean Bandit
The Reason - Hoobastank
Reckless Love - Cory Ashbury
Remember You Young - Thomas Rhett
*Rhythm Of Love – Plain White T’s
Riptide - Vance Joy
River Flows In You - Yiruma
Rockabye – Clean Bandit
Rock Your Body - Justin Timberlake
Rolling In The Deep – Adele
Rude – Magic
Sailing - Christopher Cross
Santeria – Sublime
Savage Love - Jason Derulo
Save Your Tears - The Weeknd
Say So - Doja Cat
Say Something – A Great Big World
*Say You Won’t Let Go – James Arthur
Secrets – One Republic
Seminole Wind - John Anderson
Senorita – Shawn Mendes
September - Earth, Wind, and Fire
*Shallow – Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper
She Used To Be Mine – Sara Bareilles
She Will Be Loved – Maroon 5
Shut Up and Dance – Walk The Moon
Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding
Someone Like You – Adele
Someone You Loved – Lewis Capaldi
Something - George Harrison
Something Just Like This - The Chainsmokers/Coldplay
Somewhere Only We Know – Keane
(Somewhere) Over The Rainbow – Harold Arlen (island version)
Southern Cross - Crosby, Stills & Nash
*Speechless – Dan and Shay
Stand By Me – Ben E. King
Starting Over - Chris Stapleton
Stay With Me – Sam Smith
Sucker - Jonas Brothers
*Sugar – Maroon 5
A Summer Song - Chad & Jeremy
Summer of ’69 – Bryan Adams
Sunflower - Post Malone
Sway - Michael Buble
Sweet But Psycho – Ava Max
Symphony – Clean Bandit
*Tale as Old as Time (Beauty and the Beast Theme)
Tequila Sunrise - The Eagles
Then – Brad Paisley
*Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
This is What You Came For – Calvin Harris
*A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
Three Little Birds – Bob Marley
Time After Time - Cindy Lauper
Time To Say Goodbye –Andrea Bocelli
Tiny Dancer – Elton John
Titanium – David Guetta
Too Good At Goodbyes – Sam Smith
Touch of Grey - Grateful Dead
Turn The Page – Bob Seger
Under The Bridge – Red Hot Chili Peppers
Unforgettable – Nat King Cole
The Upside - Lindsey Stirling
Uptown Girl – Billy Joel
Use Somebody – Kings of Leon
Viva La Vida – Coldplay
Wagon Wheel - Darius Rucker
Wake Me Up – Avicii
The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra
We’ve Only Just Begun – The Carpenters
What a Man Gotta Do - The Jonas Brothers
*What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
What About Us – Pink
*Whatever it is – Zac Brown Band
When I Was Your Man – Bruno Mars
White Wedding – Billy Idol
Whiter Shade of Pale - Procol Harum
A Whole New World – From Disney’s Aladdin
Wish You Were Here – Pink Floyd
Without Me – Halsey
Without You – David Guetta and Usher
With or Without You – U2
Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
Wrong Way – Sublime
Yellow – Coldplay
Yellow Ledbetter - Pearl Jam
Yesterday – The Beatles
You Are The Sunshine of My Life – Stevie Wonder
*Your Song – Elton John
You Say – Lauren Daigle
You’ve Got A Friend – James Taylor
* = Popular request for weddings
A powered 15amp (regular) outlet
A covered awning (if outside and there is inclement weather)
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