Damian Boucher

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Location:
Hillside, New Jersey
Travel Radius:
Will travel up to 100 miles from Hillside.
Pay Range:
$300-$4000 per event
Member Since:
2006
Primary Category:
Fiddler
Additional Categories:
Violin
Genre:
Bluegrass, Cajun, Celtic, Classical
Influences:
Itzach Perlman, Stephane Grapelli, Claude Williams, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Fats Waller, Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong, Clark Terry, Clancy Brothers, Wolftones, Tommy Macon, Bill Monroe, Creedance Clearwater Revival, Cream, Led Zeplin, J. Geils,

Description

Violinist/fiddler; Solo to 5 Piece Band; Classical, Show Tunes, Jazz, Bluegrass, Celtic, Cajun/Zydeco, Gypsy, Romantic, and Country style. Over twenty years of experience performing for weddings, receptions, cocktail hours, corporate, private house parties, Concerts, resorts and hotels.

Can either stroll in a Tuxedo, or set up with sound system and sing all the above metioned styles backed up by up to a 5 piece band or digitally recorded backing tracks depending on your budget.

"Damian Boucher fiddled, sang, played guitar and generally dazzled the audience...what magic he worked on those strings. I was amazed at the quality and number of original songs." (Charles Paolino, Senior Editor, News Tribune) "The most unique, creative and energetic fiddler around today." (Bob Pavia, Program Director, WSFM/WCBM Radio) "Friendly, personable, and outgoing...a sort of cult has grown up around Damian...the hottest performer around today." (Entertainment New York) "His dialogue with the audience is something Damian revels in and thrives on...the exchange of energy is obvious whenever he performs." (News Tribune) "Damian has been a fiddler on the move, both at home and overseas. Meshing the styles of Country, Blugrass and Rock together to create a unique sound that appeals to many different tastes." (Messenger Gazette)

Available For:

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Children's Birthday Parties, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Ski Lodges, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

Feedback

  • Damian was a perfect addition to the cocktail hour at our wedding. He's talented, personable, and professional. He performed the type of music we requested with great skill. We highly recommend him for your event. With thanks, Colleen McDermott -- Colleen M, Somerset, NJ, 11/15/2008
  • Damian was a delight to work with! He turned our normal boring office celebration into a fun, energized party. He was professional throughout, in appearance, showmanship, and talent. I would definitely ask him back in the future. -- Roger T, Princeton, NJ, 9/21/2006
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Audio and Video Samples

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Photos

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Upcoming Appearances

Past Appearances

  • Saturday, November 15, 2008
  • 5:00PM - Wedding
  • Somerset, NJ
  • Friday, August 08, 2008
  • 3:00PM - Wedding
  • Bronx, NY
  • Saturday, June 02, 2007
  • 11:00AM - Church Service
  • Belmar, NJ
  • Saturday, September 30, 2006
  • 4:00PM - Wedding
  • Gilbertsville, PA
  • Thursday, September 21, 2006
  • 11:30PM - Corporate Function
  • Princeton, NJ
  • Saturday, March 18, 2006
  • 11:00AM - American Girl Place
  • Manhatten, NY
  • Friday, March 17, 2006
  • 6:00PM - St. James Gate
  • Maplewood, NJ
  • Tuesday, March 14, 2006
  • 8:00PM - Conolly Station
  • Belmar, NJ
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