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CharFiddle books bands and entertainment for weddings and events ​in Santa Barbara, Ojai, Ventura, California, and surrounding areas. Proudly woman-owned and operated, fiddle player Charletta Erb is dedicated to providing amazing-sounding music for your event. Her featured bands perform Bluegrass, Irish, Old Time, Vintage Jazz, Western Swing, and special requests.

This talented fiddle player started pursuing her passion when she was five years old. After years of classical training and playing in jam sessions, Charletta honed her skills and love for the instrument. She blends her soothing harmonies with her voice to create a beautiful performance. This award-winning musician will do what it takes to ensure that your loved ones have a great time and keep them on their feet dancing.

Whether you are hosting a farm wedding and need some bluegrass tunes or classic evening reception and want some smooth vintage jazz, CharFiddle can do it all, drawing from various bands of which she is a part. For extra convenience, Charletta will arrive early and set up her state-of-the-art equipment at your venue.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average price for a wedding reception during peak season?

$1,000 - $4,000

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System

What is the price of your popular wedding package?

$3,600

Which of the following are included in the package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System

Are you an agency or a band?

Agency

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

4 - 6

What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?

Acoustic
Blues
Country
Folk
Jazz
Strings
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Bilingual MC
Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Vocals
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Microphones
Sound/PA System
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David P. Sent on 09/09/2022
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lovely music!

Charletta and Seth provided us a fiddle and guitar duo playing delightful instrumental music for our wedding welcome meal picnic. They set up their own sound system at the perfect volume for guests to enjoy conversations and live background music.

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Charletta Erb
Charletta Erb
Fiddle, Vocals - Whole Hog Band; Mood Swing; Honeysuckle Possums

Award winning fiddler Charletta Erb

With an eclectic musical background, she loves harmonizing with voice and strings. At 5 years old, she saw kids playing violin on Sesame Street and thought it looked fun. She is grateful to her Iowa farmer parents for encouraging her interest at this age and funding years of private lessons. She entered classical training as well as old time fiddle group lessons, with performances on the back of a truck bed at fall festival, at summer camps, nursing homes, and in honors orchestra. By high school, she had taken on classical guitar instruction, played first chair in orchestra, and sang in the choir and madrigals.

In college, she favored folk music settings: Old Time jam sessions at farmer’s market, square dances, twin fiddling improvisation, and a bluegrass band. Living in London, she enjoyed English and Irish pub sessions. These days, you’ll find her at Old Time Fiddlers jams in Oak View, as well as other varied jam sessions in Ventura, CA.

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