Description | Price |
1 -2 hours Solo w/ tracks | $800 (USD) |
2 -3 hours Solo w/ tracks | $1500 (USD) |
4 hours Solo w/ Tracks | $2000 (USD) |
Small Private Events and Band Gigs TBD | $400 (USD) |
Studio / Recording ($75 per song) ($100 per hour) | $75 (USD) |
Melisssa Barrison is perfect for weddings, private events or luxury corporate events. Add a strolling violinist for a touch of class, and level up for live entertainment. I can be added as an elegant musical background piece for dinner or cocktails or be a part of the main event, strolling, interacting with guests for cocktails and dancing to help you throw an event they will never forget!
I have over 25 years as a violinist and have toured the country. Ive played countless stadiums and arenas in half time shows and award shows for the NFL, NHL, and NBA. I have also played for the CMAs, CMTs, The Grand Ole Opry, Ellen, Marie Osbourne Show and more. I have opened for Cee Lo Green, played with Rihanna, Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert, and the Killers.
Any genre quickly becomes my playground! Pop, Rock, Jazz, Country, Latin, you name it, I can't wait to play it!
Power Strip
DI box for quarter-inch input
A way to plug in 8th-inch AUX for tracks from a laptop or phone
Mic stand (for band gigs)
Load in instructions
Parking covered by the client, close to the venue.
Is the event inside or outside? - If outside, shade is requested. A heater is required if the temperature falls below 60 degrees. In case of precipitation, all gear must be covered, and violin performance may pause until the rain stops. Notify the performer of any stairs or obstacles that may be present while loading in.
Artist can only provide sound for up to 40 people max. Additional sound / lighting must be provided by venue, client or may be requested for artist to contract additionally for a separate fee.
ABSOLUTELY! Keep the vibe going!
Melissa Barrison is a classically trained violinist who grew to encompass bluegrass, jazz, rock, gypsy, blues, country, and even reggae. Melissa has played for artists such as Rihanna and opened for Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bently, Cee Lo Green, POD and The Killers. She has made television appearances on CMT, the Ellen DeGeneres Show, the Marie Osmond Show, and Clash of the Cover Bands. Melissa has also performed for multiple NFL, MLB and NHL games, as well as the NBA All-Star Game Half-time Show.
Over 20 years experience
I typically like to arrive 2 hours before performance time to set up and soundcheck. Depending upon the number of locations, soundcheck takes anywhere from 15-30 mins.
Whatever the client wants- I can play up to 4 hours straight -Nashville style.
Preferrably I do 2 50 min sets or multiple 45 minute sets.
Yes! Shade is requested during the day and heater required if temperature falls below 60 degrees. Location should be dry, flat and level surface with access to a power supply close by.
I have played all kinds of genres and love getting request from clients and guests. Tunes can be anywhere from radio hits, to obscure tunes from another country, or your best friends garage band. If its on spotify, I can play to it! I do prefer not play to tracks that are already violin heavy... I don't like to compete with other violinists. (exception - devil went down to Georgia - that's my FAVORITE)
Nissan Stadium
Staples Center
Honda Center
Panthers Stadium
Bridgestone Arena
Petco Park
The Grand Ole Opry
Sea World San Diego
The San Diego Zoo
San Diego Wild Animal Park
Ritz Carleton Naples Florida
San Diego Convention Center
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Hard Rock Hotel Cancun
House of Blues San Diego
Pasta Hotel Huntington Beach
Wedding
Birthday Party
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Funeral / Memorial
Wedding Proposal
Concert
Religious Event
Recording Session
Cruise
Virtual Event
Charity Event
Theatre Show
Burns Night
Christmas Party
New Year's Eve
Classical
1920s Music
1930s Music
1940s Music
1950s Music
1960s Music
1970s Music
1980s Music
1990s Music
2000s+ Music
Folk
Country
Folk Rock
Jazz
Blues
Gypsy Jazz
Latin Jazz
Swing
Christmas
Military
Church Music
Electronic
House
Techno
Gospel
Easy Listening
Background Music
Originals
Pop
Acoustic
Covers
Disco
Funk
Hip Hop
Karaoke
R&B
Tribute
Vintage
Rock
Classic Rock
Indie
Rock 'n' Roll
Alternative Rock
World Music
French Music
Latin
Reggae
Salsa
Ska
Spanish Music
Instrumental
Can provide battery amplifier
Public liability insurance
DJ / background music options
Will travel internationally
PA / sound system included
Uses backing tracks