Yorkshire & UK-wide
Live music with presence, personality and polish.
Electric violin and piano for weddings, celebrations, corporate events and live collaborations — with a broad repertoire, personal song choices and a flexible approach shaped around the moment, the room and the people in it.
More than background music
Music should feel like part of the occasion.
Whether it is the first notes of a wedding ceremony, an elegant drinks reception, a milestone celebration or a full live collaboration, the music should fit naturally into the atmosphere rather than feel added on.
James combines a broad repertoire with an experienced, flexible approach — from classical and contemporary favourites to folk, rock, country and personal requests.
Choose your route
What are you planning?
The detailed information lives on the pages built for each type of booking. Start with the one that best matches your event.
Weddings
From the aisle to the wedding breakfast.
Ceremony music, drinks receptions and wedding breakfasts, with flexible package options and the option of To Hell or Verona as a live duo for the evening party.
Explore weddings →Occasions
Make the celebration feel like yours.
Birthdays, engagements, anniversaries, private parties, corporate functions and other one-off occasions.
Explore occasions →Collaborations
Live, studio and creative projects.
Electric violin, piano and wider multi-instrumental work — including organ, guitar, bass, banjo, ukulele, mandolin, viola and cello — alongside arranging, musical direction and performance with singers, bands and other artists.
Explore collaborations →Planning a wedding?
Music for every part of your wedding day.
From the ceremony and drinks reception to the wedding breakfast and an evening live duo, the Weddings page brings together the options, packages and pricing.
See James perform
Hear the music before you book.
Browse live performance dates, photographs and collaboration work to get a feel for the style, energy and range of the performance.
About James
Experience without the formality.
More than 25 years of performance experience means knowing when the music should lead, when it should sit underneath the moment and how to adapt when an event changes around you.
Professional, versatile and comfortable across a wide range of musical styles, venues and audiences.
Alongside electric violin, James also performs on piano and works as a multi-instrumentalist, bringing a practical, adaptable approach to weddings, private events, corporate occasions and collaborative performances.
More about James →
Planning something special?
Tell me what you have in mind.
I can help you work out what style of performance and coverage will suit your event best.