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When he was just eight years old, James Mahler (Spicy Violin) was hired by his older brother for his first wedding ceremony. Having done hundreds of weddings since then, James is something of a veteran when it comes to making people's big days extra special. Growing up classically trained is standard for violinists, however since his brother played a folk instrument, James would find himself at fiddling workshops, and a plethora of festivals where he got an even broader education. Combining those styles with his love for pop and electronic music, James has separated himself from the pack, believing that the violin is capable of so much more than what the vast majority are doing with it.

Since then, James has added tracks AND looping to his arsenal as a performer, making sure that no matter how long he plays, nobody will hear a single song repeat or get bored of the music. People have commented that he is not only fun to listen to, but also very fun to watch build up a song from scratch.

The vast majority of James' business over the years has been from word of mouth, which means he focuses his time on playing great music instead of advertising. If you came across this page, consider yourself lucky!

Book him today and experience the FULL magic the violin has to offer.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio
String - Trio
String - Quartet
String - Quintet

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3

What instruments does your group play?

Cello
Guitar
Piano
Viola
Violin

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Instrumentals
Learn New Songs
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sound/PA System

Reviews of Spicy Violin

Kelsey
Kelsey Sent on 03/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great musician!

I am an assistant planner with Stunning & Brilliant Events and we loved working with James Mahler! He is an amazing musician and performer. He really added to the ambience of both the ceremony and cocktail hour. Very versatile! Cannot wait to continue working with them.
Laura
Laura Sent on 02/15/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Dreamy Wedding Music!

James was absolutely amazing! Our wedding planner (FunkyTownAffairs) recommended him and he was worth every penny! He has a truly unique flair and his music brings such a wonderful and dreamy ambiance to any wedding. I only wish our intimate wedding was longer so that I could have listened to him longer! We had a small wedding due to COVID and still hope to have a big reception and I will find room for James in the budget. Our guests loved him too!
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