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Violinist
Nick Kennerly is one of the most sought after wedding violinists in Los Angeles. He holds a double degree in violin performance from the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music and has performed alongside famous artists such as Elton John, David Crosby & Machine Gun Kelly. His recording credits include the likes of Justin Bieber, John Legend, Babyface, Kaskade, Big Sean, Swae Lee, Metro Boomin, Future, Lil Uzi Vert, Zara Larsson, Jhené Aiko, Jazmine Sullivan, Wallows, Harry Hudson and many more. Nick is a seasoned performer who has played at festivals and venues such as Coachella, Red Rocks Ampitheatre, Primavera Sound in Barcelona, The Greek Theatre, and the Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Services Offered
Nick is your one-stop shop for your events' live strings. His most popular package is his solo violin + backing tracks which is perfect for any part of your celebration. He will work with you to pick out your favorite ceremony songs and even offers custom arrangements for more obscure song choices. If you want a string ensemble, Nick offers duo, trio and quartet packages and will handle all aspects of arranging and bringing in the other string players. Nick also loves to play reception music with your DJ to create an immersive and interactive live experience with your guests. He will quite literally be jamming with your guests on the dance floor to elevate the energy to new levels. He also offers wireless roaming violin for cocktail hour and dinner so all your guests can enjoy the live music from different areas of your venue. His extensive knowledge of different genres allow him to seamlessly transition between your favorite styles throughout the night. Reach out to Nick Kennerly if you want to add a truly special and unique live music experience to your wedding celebration.
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Instruments
- Violin
Music Genres
- Bluegrass
- Celtic
- Classical
- Country
- Dance
- Disco
Music Services
- Live Music
Wedding Activities
- Wedding
Pricing
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out of 5.06 reviews
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I had the pleasure of having Nick play the violin during my wedding ceremony and it was one of the best parts of our wedding day. Nick is very professional, responsible and extremely talented. Nick is local to the LA area but he was willing and able to travel to Santa Barbara to perform at my wedding. Nick serenaded our guests with the most incredible setlist before and after the ceremony. My husband and I chose nontraditional songs for the ceremony. Nick seamlessly and on time performed our desired songs. My guests were highly impressed when they recognized No Scrubs by TLC. Nick made everyone have fun and feel comfortable. Without a doubt I would work with Nick again. We were so happy to have booked him!
Nick was, and remains one of the highlights of our spectacular, autumn wedding in a large Los Angeles backyard. Months before, he sat with my husband and I to get to know us, what kind of songs that meant something to us, how he could arrange them, always positively and honestly. We stayed in communication, he asked great logistical questions about place and time and vibe and was fair about pricing, although I can't repeat how priceless it is to us now. On site, he and his musicians were consummate professionals, serving as gorgeous decorations, to boot! They fit into the landscape and created the most magical soundtrack as our wedding party came into the garden to gather--when the first notes of Going to California played, our best man gasped audible with joy and that memory has me smiling while I write-I can't picture myself floating down the aisle with my dad without his notes--It also made us so happy to be giving any of our wedding budget to an artist like Nick. You'll have a better honeymoon if you are lucky enough to have him be part of your wedding.
Highly recommend Nick! He was a violinist at our wedding and was professional, courteous, and a pleasure to work with. He has a very wide repertoire— knows all the classics as well as the instrumentals for more modern pop songs (a la Bridgerton.) his music made the ceremony and cocktail hour very special and romantic.
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We had the absolute pleasure of having Nick perform at our wedding, and we couldn’t have been more thrilled with the experience! From the moment they started playing, it was as though the entire atmosphere transformed into something magical. His skill and artistry were beyond words—each note was played with such precision and emotion, it brought tears to our eyes. Nick was incredibly professional, punctual, and attentive to our song requests, even offering thoughtful suggestions that enhanced our vision for the day. We received countless compliments from our guests about him long after our wedding was over.
If you’re looking for someone who will elevate your wedding with their talent, professionalism, and charm, Nick is the one. Our day was truly made more memorable because of their beautiful performance, and we cannot recommend him highly enough!
When I heard Nick play on Main Street in Santa Monica, I told my fiancé that we needed him to play at our wedding. We contacted Nick and met with him to chat about the specifics. We felt very comfortable working with Nick, and he was so easy to work with. From there, I emailed Nick the songs we wanted played during our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. Nick had to learn a few of the songs as there were some classical pieces and a hymn. He did wonderfully! Having Nick added that extra special live music vibe that made our wedding day so special. We loved hearing him play and we received many compliments about his playing during our cocktail hour. I couldn't recommend Nick more for any event you might have. He plays from the soul and you can feel it!
Nick is a true professional and knows exactly how to bring the right energy. He played at our wedding ceremony and made the vibe absolutely perfect. 10/10 would recommend.
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Los Angeles, California, Los Angeles, CA
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