Christmas is well and truly here for the Rockies in South Devon.  Saturday the rockies from Teignmouth entertained the crowds at the Christmas tree lights switch on in town. On Sunday it was the turn of the Plymouth rockies who entertained the crowds at the Plymouth Christmas market.  Two brilliant gigs!  All of the rockies should be so proud of their performances.  Lots of great singing and lots of happy people and wonderful feedback.  Special mention to Sam who smashed her debut solo with Higher Love and a special mention to both performances of 'Carol of the Bells' - brilliant all weekend and a real highlight!

I have just returned with Exe Valley String Quartet from a beautiful traditional autumnal wedding at the very lovely Huntsham Court Country House, Devon nr Tiverton. The wedding party arrived on foot from the local church accompanied by a piper and then we played a range of contemporary songs and pieces while the guests had drinks. We played our new bespoke arrangement of 'Thank U Next' which is from the Bridgerton soundtrack by Ariana Grande. It set the scene just right.

To complete a lovely weekend of music I had the privilege of playing for Nicole and Josh's wedding at the very lovely Official China Fleet Country Club in Saltash. It's always nice to go over the Tamar into Cornwall. I played 'I can't help falling in love' for the entrance of the bridal party and then I played 'Make you feel my love' and 'perfect' for the signing of the register before I played everybody out to 'Wildest Dreams' from Bridgeton. Lovely wedding with a lovely atmosphere (and very lovely staff)

We always enjoy playing for a traditional church wedding ceremony. Yesterday was our first visit to St Mary’s in Plympton which is a beautiful church. We played Canon, I can’t help falling in love with you, a thousand years and Now we are free for the exit of the wedding party. We also accompanied the hymns and then drove the short distance to St Elizabeth's House for an hour or so while the guests had drinks. The acoustics in the church were stunning and make our string instruments sound so beautiful.

Back at a very popular venue of ours. Rockbeare Manor. Lovely autumnal wedding with the Exe Valley String Quartet. Some lovely music choices today including Over the Rainbow and a new arrangement of the original Cinderella tune ‘So this is love’. We even got to meet two very special guests. The Alpacas from @littleorchardalpacas . Great day playing in the October sunshine.

You just can’t beat a sunny autumnal October wedding. Always a pleasure to play at Rockbeare Manor. I played my bespoke a cappella arrangement of The Feather Theme from Forrest Gump for the entrance of the bridal party which was really lovely. The ceremony was followed by an hour or so of modern pop, rock and Jazz violin outdoors in the Devon sunshine. #musiciandevon #devonviolinist #freelancefiddler

What a great day. Exe Valley String Quartet had a road trip on Sunday to South Wales to play for the amazing Rock Choir. 1500 voices in the choir - what a sound! So nice to be invited and to add some string harmonies to the beautiful ballads that the choir sing. We thoroughly enjoyed the musical experience. Big thank you to Wales & West Rock Choir Region. Would love to this again ! Caroline Redman Lusher.

Lovely autumn wedding today at Pynes House. Lots of classical repertoire today including Meditation and Claire de Lune. Entrance music was the gorgeous Kissing You. Great to be back playing with Exe Valley String Quartet after a few solo gigs away.  So nice to play some challenging classical repertoire as well for a very appreciative audience.

Saturday evening I accompanied the dinner and drinks reception for the Devon Local Medical Committee. This was in the Solar room in Dartington Hall. Very nice! I really enjoy corporate events as I often get to play through lots of my repertoire. Even did some light jazz this time. #corporateviolinist #devonviolinist #musiciandevon

To end a busy week of gigs with Exe Valley String Quartet The Exe Valley String Trio played a lovely wedding at Harefield Barn We love this venue. A gorgeous setting for a wedding with really lovely staff. We played I Giorni, Sweet Disposition and Everlasting Love amongst a range of other hits... and the weather was kind to us.

It feels like our second home. Rockbeare Manor. Another August wedding with the Exe Valley String Quartet. The bride made her stunning entrance to Pachelbels Canon and we played All of me and Halo in the signing. We even got to play our funky version of Toxic in the reception. Great gig today.

Today we went back to Mount Edgecombe for our second visit of the summer. The weather wasn’t quite as nice as last time but we still had a great morning singing and smiling and entertaining the locals. Well done Rockies for being professional as always. Gigs are what you make them and today was great. Thank you Miss Ivy Events for the invite.

Out with the Exe Valley String Quartet today playing at a wedding. First time at Lupton House for a while. We played two brand new bespoke arrangements from our ever expanding repertoire. Chapel of Love and You are my first my last my everything by the legendary Barry White. You know it kind of worked for string quartet ok! Love South Devon.  Ceremony and drinks reception in the gardens - lovely summers afternoon!

Thank you Dawlish Celebrates Carnival for another great gig. We always love to sing in Dawlish and the audience was lively and so appreciative. We even got a standing ovation at the end! I am proud of my choir members for singing with so much intensity and enthusiasm in such 'hot' conditions. Each and everyone of you were brilliant yesterday and you all look so smart. Well done everyone!

Yesterday I played my first gig at Mount Edgecombe House. Such a great venue for a wedding. A lovely sunny day and I got to play some Enya which sounds so beautiful on the violin. 

Lovely summer wedding in sunny Somerset. @crowcombecourt . Special request for ‘Daisy Daisy’ in memory of Felicity’s gran. A chance to play my new arrangement of From this moment by Shania Twain. Lots of lovely feedback. Congratulations Felicity and Neil. Beautiful setting.

Busy weekend. Sunday I joined Lucy and played as a string duo for a wedding ceremony and drinks reception at the very lovely Deer Park Country House . I transcribed 'Flowers' by sweet Female Attitude and we played it just before the ceremony. We played a stripped back version of 'Say you won’t let go' by James Arthur for the brides entrance. Lovely wedding at a beautiful venue. Nice to play as a duo.

Wow! What an amazing place to play. Love Mapperton House & Gardens I played for a small intimate wedding in the gardens and then played for the drinks reception and photos. Really enjoyed playing my new special arrangement of Paramore The only exception. Thank you for your lovely welcome. I had a great day.

Back to our second home today Rockbeare Manor. Always a lovely place to visit. Beautiful wedding as well in the Devon sunshine. We played 'Latch' by Sam Smith today during the signing of the register which is a really lovely song. We also played a slowed down acoustic version of 'Came here for love' which works so well for string quartet. Then we went outside into the garden house to play a range of pieces and songs for the drinks reception.