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Booking FAQ
what distinguishes you from other string ensembles?
We're so glad you asked. We made a whole page dedicated to this question!
WHAT SORT OF MUSIC DO YOU PLAY?
Almost anything; you can listen to a range of examples here.
WHERE CAN I HEAR YOU PLAY LIVE?
CAN YOU PLAY OUTDOORS?
Yes! But in case of inclement weather, we need *complete* coverage. Violins really don't like rain!
WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I NEED TO PROVIDE FOR YOU TO PLAY?
Three armless chairs. That's it!
Do you use amplification?
We don't unless your event is very large, in which case we can provide our own sound - we'll just need a power source to plug into.
I WANT A SPECIFIC NUMBER OF MUSICIANS OR INSTRUMENTATION. CAN YOU PROVIDE THAT?
We usually play as a trio, but almost all of our repertoire also works in a duet configuration, and we all perform solo as well. Alternately, we can also provide a full string quartet by adding one of our longtime collaborators to our usual configuration.
We all play multiple instruments, and we sometimes mix these into our performances (check out this delectable guitar solo by Tom). If there's a sound you'd particularly like to hear, let us know!
We all play multiple instruments, and we sometimes mix these into our performances (check out this delectable guitar solo by Tom). If there's a sound you'd particularly like to hear, let us know!
okay, i want to book you. how does that work?
You can find out all about booking us here.
What are your rates? WHAT METHODS OF PAYMENT DO YOU ACCEPT?
Please contact us for rates, as these vary depending on the nature and location of your event.
We accept performance payments through Gigsalad, which accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, eCheck, and Paypal Credit. We also tips through Paypal.
We accept performance payments through Gigsalad, which accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, eCheck, and Paypal Credit. We also tips through Paypal.
WHAT HAPPENS IF MY EVENT RUNS OVERTIME?
If we can stay and keep playing we will! We do, however, charge additional fees for performances that run longer than 15 minutes overtime. These rates are all detailed in our contracts.
what does "midnight on the water" mean?
It's the name of a very beautiful waltz by Benny Thomasson. Here's his version - book us and we'll play you ours!
Sample setlists
Classical wedding ceremony & cocktail hour
CEREMONY
Processional: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (JS Bach)
Bridal processional: Canon in D (Johann Pachelbel)
Sand ceremony / ring warming / unity candle, etc: Ave Maria (Franz Schubert)
Recessional: La Rejouissance from the Royal Fireworks Music (George Frideric Handel)
COCKTAIL HOUR
Entrance of the Queen of Sheba (George Frideric Handel)
Air in G (JS Bach)
Bourree in F (George Frideric Handel)
Trumpet Tune (Henry Purcell)
Largo from the Four Seasons (Antonio Vivaldi)
Trumpet Voluntary (Jeremiah Clarke)
Rondeau (Jean-Joseph Mouret)
Air from Water Music in F (George Frideric Handel)
Bourree from Water Music in F (George Frideric Handel)
Hornpipe from Water Music in D (George Frideric Handel)
Processional: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (JS Bach)
Bridal processional: Canon in D (Johann Pachelbel)
Sand ceremony / ring warming / unity candle, etc: Ave Maria (Franz Schubert)
Recessional: La Rejouissance from the Royal Fireworks Music (George Frideric Handel)
COCKTAIL HOUR
Entrance of the Queen of Sheba (George Frideric Handel)
Air in G (JS Bach)
Bourree in F (George Frideric Handel)
Trumpet Tune (Henry Purcell)
Largo from the Four Seasons (Antonio Vivaldi)
Trumpet Voluntary (Jeremiah Clarke)
Rondeau (Jean-Joseph Mouret)
Air from Water Music in F (George Frideric Handel)
Bourree from Water Music in F (George Frideric Handel)
Hornpipe from Water Music in D (George Frideric Handel)
1-hr Concert: love across genres
1. Isn't She Lovely (Stevie Wonder)
2. Canon & Gigue in D Major (Johann Pachelbel)
3. Waking Up (Myriam Alter)
4. Por una cabeza (Carlos Gardel)
5. Da Slockit Light (Tom Anderson) / Inisheer (Thomas Walsh) / Ashokan Farewell (Jay Ungar)
6. All Of Me (jazz standard)
7. Meditation from Thaïs (Jules Massenet)
8. Fractions of Mast (Dani Hawkins) / Reign of Love (Keith Murphy) / Whiskey Business (Tom Krumm)
9. All of My Love (Led Zeppelin)
10. Georgia On My Mind (Ray Charles)
11. An Bradán Feasa (Nathan Bishop) / Slängpolska efter Juringius (Trad. Swedish)
2. Canon & Gigue in D Major (Johann Pachelbel)
3. Waking Up (Myriam Alter)
4. Por una cabeza (Carlos Gardel)
5. Da Slockit Light (Tom Anderson) / Inisheer (Thomas Walsh) / Ashokan Farewell (Jay Ungar)
6. All Of Me (jazz standard)
7. Meditation from Thaïs (Jules Massenet)
8. Fractions of Mast (Dani Hawkins) / Reign of Love (Keith Murphy) / Whiskey Business (Tom Krumm)
9. All of My Love (Led Zeppelin)
10. Georgia On My Mind (Ray Charles)
11. An Bradán Feasa (Nathan Bishop) / Slängpolska efter Juringius (Trad. Swedish)
1.5-hr Concert: Traditional dance music from around the north atlantic... and a little jazz
1. Fractions of Mast (Dani Hawkins) / Reign of Love (Keith Murphy) / Whiskey Business (Tom Krumm)
2. Waking Up (Myriam Alter)
3. Goat Pen (trad. English) / The Farm House (trad. English) / Barbarini's Tambourine (trad. English)
4. Mazurka des écoliers de Saint-Genest (Gilles Chabenat)
5. Spootiskerry (Ian Burns) in the style of Terry Riley and Steve Reich
6. Ashokan Twighlight (Tom Krumm) / Ashokan Farewell (Jay Ungar)
7. Slängpolska efter Juringius (trad. Swedish) / Eklunda Polska No. 3 (Vikste-Lasse) / Gladlåten (trad. Swedish)
8. Out On the Ocean (trad. Irish) / Sally Gardens (trad. Irish)
9. Georgia On My Mind (Ray Charles)
10. Neri Neset (trad. Norwegian)
11. An Bradán Feasa (Nathan Bishop) / Harpoon (Tom Krumm)
12. Pinkwing (Nathan Bishop) / Midnight on the Water (Luke Thomasson)
2. Waking Up (Myriam Alter)
3. Goat Pen (trad. English) / The Farm House (trad. English) / Barbarini's Tambourine (trad. English)
4. Mazurka des écoliers de Saint-Genest (Gilles Chabenat)
5. Spootiskerry (Ian Burns) in the style of Terry Riley and Steve Reich
6. Ashokan Twighlight (Tom Krumm) / Ashokan Farewell (Jay Ungar)
7. Slängpolska efter Juringius (trad. Swedish) / Eklunda Polska No. 3 (Vikste-Lasse) / Gladlåten (trad. Swedish)
8. Out On the Ocean (trad. Irish) / Sally Gardens (trad. Irish)
9. Georgia On My Mind (Ray Charles)
10. Neri Neset (trad. Norwegian)
11. An Bradán Feasa (Nathan Bishop) / Harpoon (Tom Krumm)
12. Pinkwing (Nathan Bishop) / Midnight on the Water (Luke Thomasson)
3 hr contradance
Reels:
Old Joe / Kitchen Girl
Maxime LeBlanc / Fleur de Mandragore
Curvy Road to Corinth / Torn Jacket
Galway Rambler / Bees Wax Sheep Skin
Banshee / Coalminer
Brenda Stubbert’s / The High Drive
Mountain Road / Mineral Bluff
La Belle Gaspesie / Brumley Brae
Father Kelly’s / Frank’s Reel
Jigs:
Apples in Winter (Em) /The Wild One (Dm)
Rolling Wave (D) / Indian Point (Em)
Out on the Ocean (G) (P1) / Out on the Road (P2) (D)
Road to Lisdoonvarna / Dark Girl in Blue / Star above the Garter
Maison de Glace / Gold Ring
Waltzes:
Le Voyage de la Diabline (Trip to Provence)
Call of the West
Haapavesi
Westphalia Waltz
Midnight on the Water
Old Joe / Kitchen Girl
Maxime LeBlanc / Fleur de Mandragore
Curvy Road to Corinth / Torn Jacket
Galway Rambler / Bees Wax Sheep Skin
Banshee / Coalminer
Brenda Stubbert’s / The High Drive
Mountain Road / Mineral Bluff
La Belle Gaspesie / Brumley Brae
Father Kelly’s / Frank’s Reel
Jigs:
Apples in Winter (Em) /The Wild One (Dm)
Rolling Wave (D) / Indian Point (Em)
Out on the Ocean (G) (P1) / Out on the Road (P2) (D)
Road to Lisdoonvarna / Dark Girl in Blue / Star above the Garter
Maison de Glace / Gold Ring
Waltzes:
Le Voyage de la Diabline (Trip to Provence)
Call of the West
Haapavesi
Westphalia Waltz
Midnight on the Water
1-hr irish set
Sally Gardens / Star of Munster / The Wind That Shakes the Barley
An Bradán Feasa / Out on the Ocean
Sheebag & Sheemore
Planxty Fanny Power
Hewlitt
Banish Misfortune / The Lark in the Morning
Tobin's Favorite / Rose in the Heather / The Cliffs of Moher
The Butterfly
Leg of the Duck / Irishman's Heart to the Ladies / The Blackthorn Stick
An Bradán Feasa / Out on the Ocean
Sheebag & Sheemore
Planxty Fanny Power
Hewlitt
Banish Misfortune / The Lark in the Morning
Tobin's Favorite / Rose in the Heather / The Cliffs of Moher
The Butterfly
Leg of the Duck / Irishman's Heart to the Ladies / The Blackthorn Stick