Susie The Wedding Fiddler

• Susan Shortt - Violin/Fiddle

Susan Shortt started playing violin at an early age under the direction of Katherine Sasaki of The Katherine Sasaki Suzuki Violin School Academy. After her completion of the Academy, she studied with Anne Foreman. During her adolescent career she performed with various groups including the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra and Northwest Symphony Orchestra. She received scholarships to attend master violin workshops at the Universities of Illinois, Eastern Illinois and Madison. She has taken improvizational classes with Jazz Violinist Randy Sabien. Susan is a member of the Fiddle Players Union, Suzuki Academy Association, Southwestern Bluegrass Music Association, and Southern Old Timer Fiddle Association. Featured on Food Network's BAMA GLAMA. Susan is known in the South as "Susie the Wedding Fiddler" and is in high-demand and is a premier artist in the wedding industry. She can play any indoor/outdoor venue from backyard barbeques to black tie events! Susan can play any style of music and customizes each song selection to each of her clients needs.

• Rolling In the Deep - Adele
• Someone Like You - Van Morrison
• Someone Like You - Adele
• Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5
• Without You - David Guetta
• I Got A Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
• Party Rock Anthem - LMFAO
• The Moment - Kenny G
• The Prayer - Celine Dion
• Can't Find My Way Home - Blind Faith
• Remind Me - Brad Paisley/Carrie Underwood
• God Gave Me You - Blake Shelton
• Canon in D/Pachabel's Canon
• Amarillo by Morning - George Strait
• Annie's Song - John Denver
• Don't Stop Believing - Journey
• Free - The Zac Brown Band
• Here, There & Everywhere - Beatles
• At Last - Etta James
• Summertime
• Bridal Chorus - Richard Wagner
• Wedding March - Felix Mendelssohn
• Ode to Joy - Ludwig van Beethoven
• Ava Maria - J.S. Bach
• Love of My Life - Sammy Kershaw
• Amazed - Lonestar
• Superstar - The Carpenters
• The Smell - Lynyrd Skynrd
• The Breeze - Lynyrd Skynrd
• Into The Mystic - Van Morrison
• Moondance - Van Morrison
• Moonriver
• Crying in the Chapel - Elvis Presley
• Amazing Grace
• Endless Love - Lionel Richie
• When You Say Nothing At All - Allison Krauss
• Yesterday - The Beatles
• Hey Jude - The Beatles
• Eleanor Rigby - The Beatles
• January Wedding - Avett Brothers
• Viva La Vida - Cold Play
• Better Together - Jack Johnson
• Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - J.S. Bach
• Just The Way You Are - Billy Joel
• We've Only Just Begun - The Carpenters
• From This Moment On - Shania Twain
• All I Ask of You - Phantom of The Opera
• Dust In The Wind - Kansas
• Killing Me Softly - Roberta Flack
• The Long and Winding Road - The Beatles
• Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head - B.J. Thomas
• Love Story - Sountrack from Love Story
• Ready to Take A Chance Again - Barry Manillow
• The Way We Were - Barbara Streisand
• Smoke on the Water - Deep Purple
• You Decorated My Life - Kenny Rogers
• You Light Up My Life - Debbie Boone
• The Impossible Dream - Man from LaMancha
• Love Will Keep Us Together - Captain and Tenille
• Romeo and Juliet - Theme from Romeo and Juliet
• Some Enchanted Evening - Sound of Music
• Tennessee Waltz
• Unchained Melody
• Orange Blossom Special
• Best of Intentions - Travis Tritt
• Cajun Moon - Ricky Skaggs
• Can't Help Falling in Love - Elvis Presley
• Crying - Roy Orbison
• The Devil Went Down in Georgia - Charlie Daniels
• Song of The South - Alabama
• Rocky Top - Lynn Anderson
• If Tomorrow Never Comes - Garth Brooks
• The Dance - Garth Brooks
• Shamelss - Garth Brooks
• My Maria - Brooks & Dunn
• Will the Circle Be Unbroken - Johnny Cash
• One More Day - Diamond Rio
• Remember When - Alan Jackson
• Smoky Mountain Rain - Ronnie Milsap
• What a Difference You Made in My Life - Ronnie Milsap
• You Needed Me - Anne Murray
• Fishin in the Dark - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
• I Hope You Dance - Lee Ann Womack
• Trumpet Voluntary - Clarke
• Love Story - Taylor Swift
• Travelin' Soldier - Dixie Chicks
• Truth No. 2 - Dixie Chicks
• Godspeed - Dixie Chicks
• All My Loving - The Beatles
• Can't Buy Me Love - The Beatles
• America - Neil Diamond
• I am I said - Neil Diamond
• Love on the Rocks - Neil Diamond
• Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
• Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles
• Penny Lane - The Beatles
• Faithfully - Journey
• Open Arms - Journey
• Free Bird - Lynyrd Skynrd
• Close to You - The Carpenters
• Arkansas Traveler
• The Blarney Pilgrim
• Bill Cheatham
• Blackberry Blossom
• Bonaparte's Retreat
• Dill Pickle Rag
• Durham's Bull
• Gary Owen
• Jolie Blond
• Maiden's Prayer
• Ragtime Annie
• Roxanna Waltz
• Sally Goodin
• Swallowtail Jig
• Turkey in the Straw
• Westphalia Waltz
• Cripple Creek
• Star of the County Down

Bridal Showers, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Cocktail Parties, Coffee Shops, Commitment Ceremonies, Community Events, Concerts, Conventions, Cruise Ships, Engagement Parties, Events, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Happy Hours, Holiday Parties, Hotels, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Rehearsal Dinners, Studio Session, TV Soundtracks, Valentine's Day Parties, Veteran's Day Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions, Wine Tasting Parties...and more.

• Susie was not only a wonderful performer/musician, she also made my day feel extra special by being very personable and eager to do whatever I wanted on my wedding day! I got so many compliments on the music she played, she really is wonderful and I would recommend her to anyone looking for someone to play!!!! -- Emily V, Sterrett, AL, 10/8/2011
• We are really glad we hired her and she did a really good job. She was very pleasant and went above and beyond our expectations! -- Krista G, Birmingham, AL, 4/29/2011
• Susie was a wonderful addition to our wedding day. She was very meticulous and professional is every aspect of our contact! Not only were her prices reasonable, but her talent was remarkable. We would highly recommend Susie for any of your wedding ceremony musical needs! She was truly a joy to work with. ~The Cresawns -- Page P, Auburn, AL, 3/31/2012
• Susie was great--just great. She was adaptable, thoughtful, and came out all the way from Alabama to be at our event. She was great with her performance and I would highly recommend her. Just let her know what you need and she will help to create your vision. -- Chance M, Atlanta, GA, 10/15/2011
• Susie was absolutely wonderful and went way out of her way to have all I wanted to happen. I gave her specific songs and she learned them just for my wedding. Susie, you are awesome and thank you for working with my guitar guy at the last minute helping him to learn the music.. you are so awesome, thank you for sharing this special day with me and I will never forget you... you are the best... JBM -- Jennifer B, Huntsville, AL, 4/7/2012
• We conacted Susie last minute and we were lucky she was available. She is very professional as well as talented. Our guests were impressed! -- Kirsse Z, Atlanta, GA, 4/29/2012
• Truly one of the most extraordinary experiences of my life. Susie took a special moment (my first date after my return from Afghanistan) and turned it into the memory of a lifetime. She was easy to coordinate with, even while communicating while I was still deployed, extremely flexible, ensuring our wishes were fully met, and talented beyond belief. Literally I think she can play any song. I know without a doubt that Susie will be playing for us again. Not only did I find the perfect violinist but a true friend for life. it was amazing how she ensured that everything was taken care of and all we had to do was enjoy the moment. Thank you Susie -- Richard R, Atlanta, GA, 5/1/2012
• Susie was great! She is accommodating and made sure I was happy with all my choices throughout the wedding process. -- Mandy D, Anniston, AL, 4/14/2012
• Susie is the best! She plays beautifully and is a very delightful lady. Her prices are shockingly reasonable for her amazing talent. She is very accommodating, professional, and truly talented. She was everything we had hoped for and more. We will definitely find a reason in the future to bring her back down to Greenville South Carolina. By the end of our wedding we felt like she was part of our family. Thanks Again Tyler & Nicole -- Nicole C, Greenville, SC, 5/10/2012
• The violin musice at the wedding was wonderful. Susie was on time, professional, and very nice. I would recommend her to others in the Birmingham area looking for a violonist. -- Sandra H, Birmingham, AL, 5/19/2012

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