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LOCATION:
Laurel, Maryland

TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 80 miles from Laurel, MD.

SURROUNDING AREA:
Southern Facility, Annapolis Junction, Savage, Beltsville, Burtonsville, Southern Md Facility, Columbia, Fulton, Jessup, Fort George G Meade, Greenbelt, Silver Spring, Simpsonville, Spencerville, Bowie, College Park, Ashton, Clarksville, Glenn Dale, Hanover, Highland, Lanham, Odenton, Adelphi Chillum, Elkridge, Harmans, Riverdale, Sandy Spring, Severn, Bladensburg.

PRIMARY CATEGORY:
Violin

ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES:
Fiddler, Mandolin

GENRE:
Bluegrass, Celtic, Classical, Country, Folk, Italian, Jazz, Klezmer, Swing

AVAILABLE FOR:
Anniversaries, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

PERFORMING SINCE:
1968

PAY RANGE:
$275-$2800 per event

INFLUENCES:
Stephane Grappelli, David Grisman.

SONG LIST:

Instant Contact Form To contact 'Alan Oresky', please fill out the form below and click the "Continue" button. This entertainer pays the Gigmasters 5% booking fee on behalf of all clients. If you're a first-time user, please click here to see why you'll enjoy the convenience and peace of mind that the Gigmasters secured booking system provides. My name is: first name last name My e-mail address is (required) My alternate e-mail address is (recommended) My phone number is: (required) ( ) - Ext. I am a: Bride/Groom Friend or Relative of Bride/Groom Club/Restaurant Owner Fellow Musician Event Planner Talent Agent Wedding Planner Just Someone Throwing A Party I am looking for entertainment for my: Anniversary Awards Night Bachelor Party Bachelorette Party Banquet Bar Mitzvah Bat Mitzvah Birthday Party Casino Celebration Children's Birthday Party Chinese New Year Party Christening Christmas Party Church Service Cinco De Mayo Party Club Coffee Shop College Reunion Commitment Ceremony Community Event Convention Corporate Function Country Club Cruise Ship Daytona 500 Party Dinner Dance Easter Celebration Election Day Party Family Reunion Father's Day Party Festival Fraternity Function Fund Raiser Funeral Graduation Party Grand Opening Halloween Party Hanukkah Celebration High School Reunion Hotel Jingle July 4th Party Kentucky Derby Party Labor Day Party March Madness Party Mardi Gras Party Memorial Day Party Mother's Day Party Movie Soundtrack New Year's Eve Party Oktoberfest Party Olympics Party Oscar Party Picnic Private Party Prom Quinceañera Resort Restaurant Reunion Saint Patrick's Day Party School Assembly Shower Ski Lodge Sorority Function Studio Session Superbowl Party Temple Thanksgiving Celebration Tour de France Party Trade Show TV Soundtrack Valentine's Day Party Veteran's Day Party Wedding World Cup Party The entertainment I'm looking for is: (please choose a maximum of 3 categories) Fiddler Mandolin Violin This is a one-time ongoing  event taking place at: venue name preferred venue list city state/province Alaska Alabama Alberta Arkansas Arizona British Columbia California Colorado Connecticut DC Delaware Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Iowa Idaho Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Manitoba Massachusetts Maryland Maine Michigan Minnesota Missouri Mississippi Montana North Carolina North Dakota Nebraska New Brunswick Newfoundland New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico Nevada New York Northwest Territories Nova Scotia Ohio Oklahoma Ontario Oregon Pennsylvania Prince Edward Island Puerto Rico Quebec Rhode Island Saskatchewan South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Virgin Islands Vermont Washington Wisconsin West Virginia Wyoming Yukon The event date is: January February March April May June July August September October November December 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 2008 2009 2010 2011   Entertainment is needed for ½ 1 1 ½ 2 2 ½ 3 3 ½ 4 4 ½ 5 5 ½ 6 6 ½ 7 7 ½ 8 8 ½ 9 9 ½ 10 10 ½ 11 11 ½ 12 12 ½ hours beginning at 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 a.m  p.m. The approximate number of guests expected is: Fewer than 25 25-49 50-99 100-199 200-299 300-499 500 or more Please provide details about your event, such as the specific type of entertainment you need, the venue description, etc.

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CLIENT FEEDBACK:  

Alan was wonderful! I'd definitely recommend him to anyone and the guests loved him.
--Melinda C.
Washington, DC
6/21/2008

Mr. Oresky's performances were an ideal enhancement to our wedding and reception. We also found him timely, well-prepared, and pleasant to work with. Our guests all agreed that his violin performances helped give our event an especially warm and elegant feel, both indoors and outdoors in a garden setting.
--Gwen H.
Silver Spring, MD
5/24/2008

What a great guy! Alan helped make our reception special and memorable. At the end, a crowd gathered around Alan as they were mesmerized. Heck, I ended up extending him for another two hours and our guests would probably have enjoyed hearing him play all night. Thanks Alan for being so accommodating.
--Mark P.
Bethesda, MD
2/16/2008

Alan arrived in plenty of time to set up for the party and test out his equipment. The music was wonderful and added a special cachet to my holiday party. His selection of music was wonderful and he handled special requests with ease. Thank you Alan.
--Kathleen W.
Arlington, VA
12/8/2007

Wonderful music! Very friendly - everyone loved him!!
--Robin M.
Fallston, MD
10/20/2007

Alan's performance at our wedding was exceptional, lovely and enchanting (I could go on and on). Everyone at our reception had a wonderful time. He performed exactly what we requested and was very accommodating. We will definitely request his services again.
--Michelle B.
Silver Spring, MD
10/6/2007

Alan provided just the right mix of background music for our corporate reception and dinner. His music was well received and appreciated by all the attendees. He proves that one person can successfully provide wonderful entertainment.
--Chris K.
Cambridge, MD
9/29/2007

Alan was a absolute professional. He added a wonderful touch to our ceremony and he is a very talented musician.
--Abby G.
Elkridge, MD
9/15/2007

Alan did a fantastic job on our wedding day! Not only did he arrive early and begin playing he continued to play beyond the 2 hrs that was scheduled. Alan played various types of music and had no problem accommodating requests. We loved the Irish music he played being that the majority of our family members are Irish. I would highly recommend Alan to anyone looking for a professional,talented and entertaining Violinist & Mandolin player. Thanks Alan!
--Robert O.
Leesburg, VA
9/1/2007

We were very pleased with Alan Oresky's performance and professionalism at our wedding. Music is such an important part of a wedding and I'm so glad that Alan's music was part of ours! I would definitely recommend him to others to add to their special day.
--Amy M.
Stafford, VA
7/28/2007

Alan performed for my July 7, 2007 wedding reception and was exceptional in every regard. He even went above and beyond to find a rather obscure composition that my husband particularly wanted to hear. A number of guests remarked to me that they were impressed with Alan's performance. He set the perfect tone and ambiance for the event. I highly recommend him! Emily K. Bibby Mitchell
--Emily B.
Millersville, MD
7/7/2007

Alan Oresky played the violin at our engagement on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. It was a very special day, and he added the perfect touch. Alan was willing to take requests and could play anything by memory. He is extremely talented and attracted quite a crowd. Alan was very willing to accomodate our requests. He showed up early and was ready to perform. Now Alan is 2 for 2 on engagements; she said yes! We highly recommend him.
--Justin C.
Washington, DC
6/29/2007

Terrific performer. Was at our event early, and was setup and ready to go when needed. Played the exact music we wanted and was a wonderful performer to hire. Would recommend to anyone.
--Daniel E.
Leonardtown, MD
6/10/2007

Alan was very friendly and professional. He showed up earlier than expected to set up. We were very happy to have Alan played at our event. He was able to accomodate all our needs even though we contacted him in such short notice.
--Teresa V.
Wheaton, MD
5/26/2007

Alan was superb. We spoke several times before the event to plan exactly what I wanted. He arrived early and was set up in plenty of time to surprise my wife. He played beautifully and took all of our requests. He has a wide repertoire from classical to pop to jazz. He was perfect for our intimate evening.
--Randall S.
Washington, DC
3/27/2007

Alan was great to work with throughout the wedding ceremony - He came early and played suggested selections for us to pick before the wedding and was very accomodating. We would highly recommend to any and hope to use him again in the future. Joe Roberts -- event wedding at The Belmont Mansion 9/30/06.
--Joe R.
Elkridge, MD
9/30/2006

Our wedding and cocktail reception would not have been the same without Alan and his superb fiddling! He was an important part of the celebration, and even wore a shirt that had a colonial look to it, to match the venue and our event, which involved kilts and bagpipes and festive yet relaxed merrymaking in the outdoor courtyard at historic Gadsby's Tavern Restaurant in Old Town, Alexandria. At one point, one of our friends commented, "The fiddler is so good - I wonder whether he could do Charlie Daniels' 'The Devil Went Down to Georgia'?" I asked Alan, and he pulled it off as easy as pie! It was great! I would highly recommend Alan to anyone looking for a talented, friendly, professional musician to add something special and memorable to their event.
--Kimberly C.
Alexandria, VA
6/17/2006

1. Many of our guests went over to compliment Alan Oresky on his excellent performance. Our guests also told us how great the music was. 2. He exhibited tremendous versatility and technical ability. 3. Great musicianship and professionalism (on time, easy to work with, set up equipment quickly, responsive to requests). 4. They were able to accompany singers in the guest party on the spot. 5. All in all without Oresky's music our celebration could have hit a sour note. 6. We would readily recommend Alan Oresky for an important event.
--Nora & Barry B.
Alexandria, VA
1/1/2006

The clients really enjoyed him and he's a great person.
--Avis S.
Elkridge, MD
12/21/2005

Mr. Alan Oresky was hired by my organization to perform classical violin music at a reception. He was very professional and was well prepared. He arrived early to conduct a sound check and stayed until all guests had left. Many people commented on his playing abilities. I would strongly recommend Mr. Oresky's services to other groups looking for someone to play the violin.
--Imani P.
Washington, DC
11/1/2005

Alan was terrific. Accomodated all of our requests on short notice. Would definitely reccommend to others!
--Pete S.
Mclean, VA
10/15/2005

Excellent- on time, properly dressed, solid performer, fun & versatile will definitely use again.
--Hugh G.
Saint Michaels, MD
6/30/2007

Alan was very timely, professional and the music he provided was beautiful. Thank you Alan!
--Terry F.
Adelphi, MD
12/12/2007

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UPCOMING APPEARANCES:
Saturday, August 30, 2008
3:00PM - Owen Brown Interfaith Center
Columbia, MD

Saturday, September 06, 2008
7:30PM - Service & Concert in honor of Cantor Charlie B: Oseh Shalom
Laurel, MD

Saturday, March 28, 2009
4:30PM - Overhills Mansion
Catonsville, MD

PAST APPEARANCES:
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
12:00PM - Performance w/Esther Haynes in front of 7201 Wisconsin Ave.
Bethesda, MD

Tuesday, July 08, 2008
6:30PM - w/ David Shneyer (voc. & guitar) at Whole Foods Market
Rockville, MD

Sunday, June 22, 2008
2:30PM - ALAN ORESKY TRIO at Howard Community College
Columbia, MD

Saturday, June 21, 2008
5:30PM - The Tabard Inn
Washington, DC
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Saturday, June 14, 2008
3:30PM - Greenhill Yacht And Country Club
Quantico, MD

Sunday, June 01, 2008
3:30PM - 28th Washington Folk Festival--violin-fiddle w/guitar
Glen Echo, MD

Saturday, May 31, 2008
12:00PM - 28th Wash. Folk Fest.-w/ANGAJB (jug band)
Glen Echo, MD

Saturday, May 24, 2008
5:15PM - Mrs. K's Tollhouse
Silver Spring, MD
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Thursday, May 15, 2008
6:30PM - Temple Shalom--Art Show
Chevy Chase, MD

Saturday, February 16, 2008
3:00PM - Marriage Convalidation Reception
Bethesda, MD
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Saturday, February 02, 2008
1:00PM - Klezmer Fiddle Workshop @FSGW Mini-Fest--Tak. Pk. M.S.
Takoma Park, MD

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