About this vendor
Dave Damage is a violinist based in Hollywood, FL, who delights in performing at weddings. He specializes in playing the LED violin to produce beautifully contemporary electronic performances that are sure to please a whole host of couples. Lively, enthusiastic, and experienced, Dave knows how to produce distinctive renditions of songs across a variety of genres. He delights in turning preconceptions on their head as he uses the violin in modern and trendy ways to get people dancing on special occasions.
Owing to his love for live performances, Dave would be an ideal choice for couples who want a musician ready to put on a show. Dave Damage has been producing music in front of crowds for many years, and he certainly has the experience to craft a memorable ambience. His high-energy displays are sure to be appreciated by couples and guests who want to rock out and get involved on the dance floor. Dave is a classically trained musician, and he has been playing since he was just five years old. What’s more, he can play by ear—and this allows him to collaborate with a whole host of other musicians and DJs. In terms of genres, Dave is very flexible and he can switch up his repertoire depending on the portion of the day he is performing for.
Dave Damage can play for an array of wedding festivities. When the time comes for the ‘I-do’ occasion, he can happily provide classical numbers or he can learn the couple’s favorite song. In addition, he can produce violin mastery for the cocktail hour, grand reception, after-party, and more. He can also be there to serenade the happy couple as they take to the floor for their first dance as newlyweds. Dave is keen to create engaging performances, whether he is up on stage with a band or interacting with the crowd. Ultimately, he delights in creating music that lives long in the memory so that every wedding has the terrific violin-inspired soundtrack it deserves.
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Instruments
- Viola
- Violin
Music Genres
- Bluegrass
- Celtic
- Dance
- Disco
- EDM
- Folk
Music Services
- Live Music
- Recorded Music
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Welcome Party
- Wedding
- After Party
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Hiring Dave Damage to play violin for our wedding was a dream from the start. He's easy to work with and flexible and can either work with the music choices you provide or make suggestions based on his expertise.
Dave really brought our wedding to life with his beautiful violin playing. He provided the perfect atmosphere and soundtrack while all our loved ones came together in celebration of such a special day. We had him play an assortment of classic and alternative hits and gems (Prince, The Cure, Ghibli, Smashing Pumpkins) reinterpreted for the violin as part of our prelude, processional, and recessional music. Following the ceremony he switched gears to play over more traditional Hot Jazz and Swing songs for our cocktail reception.
He's an asset to any wedding or special event. Don't hesitate on hiring him!
If you’re ever looking for a super cool vibe for any parties or get-togethers, we can’t recommend DAVE DAMAGE enough!! We used Dave for our wedding, to play for the ceremony and cocktail hour. He was so great to work with from the beginning, super friendly and responsive. He has such an easy way about him and will mold the music however you wish to get your personal touch. We relied on his recommendations for certain things and it could not have been more perfect! We began with mostly violin music for our ceremony where he played our requested songs. For the cocktail hour, Dave came up with a playlist after us telling him the feel we were going for. Our guests were thrilled to hear him play and meander through the crowd, they were singing along and enjoying every minute! We all loved it! We would use him again and again!!
OMG we had the best time this past Saturday. Dave played at our wedding and he was AMAZING!!!!!!! I am so happy we had him, he played along to all of our songs, & also interacted with everyone at the wedding. He was there from beginning to end and i wouldnt have it any other way. Thank you so much Dave!!! If we ever throw another event, we will definitely be reaching out to you! THANK YOU <3<3<3<3<3
Dave was by far the best part of our ceremony!!! He played beautifully the playlist we worked so hard to perfect and our guests did nothing but complement his work! Thank you again Dave!
From the beginning of working with him, Dave Damage was communicate, professional, and understanding of our image for our wedding. Dave was able to play a wide range of music for our outdoor ceremony and indoor cocktail hour, and our guests could not have said enough good things about him!!! From rock to todays hits, our guests knew everyone song Dave played. He worked hard with us to create a custom playlist that was tailored to our exact vision. Dave was such a special addition to have at our wedding, and we truly cannot say enough good things about him.
Dave is so talented! Having him play at our wedding was amazing. He played every song we asked for and blended things together beautifully. Per our request, he even worked in “who let the dogs out” when our pups went down the aisle! Everyone loved the special and unique touch that his music gave to our ceremony!
I am so glad I hired Dave Damage to play at my bridal shower, it made the event even more special and the guests loved him! I would recommend hiring him to add something different to your event!
He was just amazing!!
Dave made sure the music was on point. From classical music during the pre-ceremony, to a personalized playlist for cocktail hour that included music that both my husband and I liked (hispanic and rock music). Our guests were surprised how well he incorporated the violin to modern music.
He will not disappoint.
We would like to thank Dave Brookes for making our wedding even better than we could have imagined! The music from the cocktail hour to the reception was amazing, Dave worked great with our DJ’s, that he met day of. The music was energetic and kept the crowd on their feet the entire time! It was also a great balance of music that kept our older & younger guest entertained the entire evening. Dave was a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend Damage Dave to all & will use for future events!!
Dave was amazing to work with ,
My wedding had a sub-theme of the "star wars chic"
Using the soundtrack of the saga Dave helped me walked down the isle to the imperial march and played across the stars during the "mantilla ceremony"
'mantilla’, which is a type of shawl made of lace that covered our shoulders, symbolizes the union as husband and wife—the marriage union. The same mantilla was used in several other family members who were married before us.
Its a very special and holy moment.
The violin provided elegance to our special twist.
During the celebration part of the evening, Dave joined the Dj. His Sound provided a very unique experience to the many rhythms played that night
He was very willing to work around our budget and provided us a 5 star experience
We have had the pleasure of booking Dave Damage multiple times for various projects and events for our clients. He is a true artist and a talented musician and performer. We are fortunate enough to be in the position of having our clients look to us and trust our recommendations for music and entertainment and Dave Damage never disappoints. He has always been extremely well received and is often one of our client's favorite parts of their entertainment. If you are able to book Dave Damage for your event, rest assured he will leave you and your guests wanting more. -YSD Events
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Based in Florida; travels domestically and internationally
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