Sylvia DiCrescentis

Sylvia DiCrescentis

by | Jun 7, 2019

Sylvia_DiCrescentis

Sylvia DiCrescentis

VIOLIN | VIOLA | PIANO

Sylvia DiCrescentis began playing violin at the tender age of 4. Soon after, she added both viola and piano to her growing list of instruments played. Later in life, her passion for music took her to Roberts Wesleyan College, where she received her Bachelors of Science in Music Education. After graduation, she continued to study with renowned musicians Gerri Fogg, Tammy Kaye, Monica Vanderbaan, and Marc Anderson. Since then, she’s been teaching her own private students at her studio, Vivo Strings in Grafton, MA.

Sylvia has decades of experience performing all genres of music, as well as writing and arranging her own pieces. In addition to spending 3 years with the Reading Symphony Orchestra as the principal violist, she has also spent over 10 years freelancing and playing at countless parties, fundraisers, concerts, and other events all over New England. Some of her favorite and most memorable events include performances with the Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra, Worcester Chorus, Andover Choral Society, and the WPI Orchestra. She also founded her own quartet in 2016, which has allowed her the opportunity to perform and arrange music for hundreds of weddings. Sylvia loves helping couples create unique musical visions for their weddings!

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WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“We hired Sylvia for our wedding ceremony and we are so thankful we did! Sylvia is very professional and an amazing violinist! Her pricing is extremely reasonable, as well. Our guests could not stop talking about how beautiful she plays! We would recommend her a million times! Thank you so much, Sylvia!”

– Kellie

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“Sylvia was really responsive and flexible with song choices. She was willing to accommodate a lot of off list song requests. Ceremony was simple, sweet, and lovely. Thanks, Sylvia!”

– Alanna

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“Sylvia played the violin at my wedding on January 1st. On short notice, I hired Sylvia and she was so efficient. The whole process was so smooth. I sent her a list of songs that I wanted to hear at my ceremony and she far exceeded my expectations. All of my guests said how beautiful she played and how it made the ceremony so magical. Thank you, Sylvia!”

– Jill M.

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Sam Nitsch

Sam Nitsch

by | Jun 7, 2019

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Sam Nitsch

POP | SINGER-SONGWRITER

Sam Nitsch is a composer and performer, specializing in the fusion of diverse musical styles and techniques. After beginning his career as a classical violinist, Sam developed a distinct musical voice through exploration of multiple instruments and the addition of contemporary technology into his music. Emerging from the Rochester music scene in 2015, he’s now based in Boston, where he works close to the heart of the industry as part of the next generation of writers and musicians. 

​In the Spring of 2016, Sam released his debut album “Passage”, which was followed up in 2017 by Sam’s EP “Torn”. Since their release, he’s received a lot of praise for his music, including an invitation to perform at the 2017 Rochester Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. He played to an audience of 2,000+ alongside musical veterans, such as Paul Schaffer, Gary Lewis, and many others. In addition to performing hundreds of shows, his music has also been featured on Boston’s 92.5 The River and FOX Rochester.

​These days, you can find Sam performing at venues across Massachusetts and New York. His shows include the use of a variety of musical instruments and gear, which allow him to have a much fuller sound than one would expect.

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Raquel Rodriguez

Raquel Rodriguez

by | Jun 7, 2019

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Raquel Rodriguez

SOUL | FUNK | POP | R&B

Raquel Rodriguez is a gifted musician at her core. Her presence is warm, powerful and inspiring, just like her sound. The soul singer is in a lane of her own, as she draws inspiration from Prince, Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder, Amy Winehouse and Bruno Mars, creating a smooth balance of 70’s funk, 80’s synths, and 90’s R&B.

Her love of music began when she started piano and vocal lessons at Hamilton High School’s Music Academy. After which, Raquel attended the prestigious Thornton School of Music at USC, where she studied the Music Industry and Jazz Theory. It was here that Raquel polished her songwriting skills and solidified many of her now thriving musical relationships.

After college, Raquel’s career really picked up as she went on to sing back up for well known artists, such as Gwen Stefani and Anderson.Paak. She’s opened for J. Cole, Snoop Dogg, Trombone Shorty, and Goapele. And she’s collaborated with Nigel Hall and many others.

Raquel’s talent is truly unmatched. 2018 marked the release of her EP, “The 310 Pt. 2” and the end of her European tour. Her recent single, “Mile High” has quickly gained popularity on Spotify and Apple Music. We’ve got our eye on this one, as we know there’s a whole lot more in store for her!

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“The 310, Pt. 2 reflects Rodriguez’s talent as a songwriter. She tackles real-life experiences and emotions without straining to sound overly profound or poetic. “I Want It All” tackles the internal conflict of creative people: how do you focus all the passion burning inside without missing out on other opportunities? It’s one of many tracks that prove that Rodriguez is focusing her own energy in exactly the right places.”

– The Best of Soul: September 2018

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“The 310, Pt. 2, the newest album from Los Angeles native Raquel Rodriguez, is a journey through 70s funk, 80s synths, and 90s R&B. Clearly influenced by icons like Chaka Khan, Prince, and Stevie Wonder, [the] album stand[s] out. “We Go Together” showcases Rodriguez’s ability to carry a song with her voice alone.” 

– Bandcamp Daily

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Lizary Rodriguez Rios

Lizary Rodriguez Rios

by | Jun 7, 2019

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HARP

Chamber performer and soloist, Lizary Rodríguez Ríos attended the Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico and studied with noted Puerto Rican harpist, Maria Vidal. She earned both masters and doctoral degrees from the University of Arizona, where she studied with world renowned harpist, Dr. Carrol McLaughlin. She also subsequently finished two postgraduate degrees from Madrid’s Royal Conservatory of Music, studying under the tutelage of celebrated harpist, Dr. Maria Rosa Calvo-Manzano.

Dr. Rodríguez Ríos has performed internationally at numerous venues and festivals, including the prestigious Casals Festival in Puerto Rico. In addition to her career as a soloist, she has toured with the Grammy-nominated international harp ensemble, Harp Fusion, performing in the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Spain, and Russia. She has recorded three albums with the group, featuring her as harpist and arranger. Among many exceptional honors, Rodríguez Ríos was the first harpist to receive the Centennial Achievement Award in the history of the University of Arizona.

Dr. Rodríguez Ríos has won prizes in competitions, such as the President’s Concerto Competition at the University of Arizona, the International Tournament of Musicians (TIM) in France, the Cita di Padova International Music Performance Competition in Italy, and the Notes at 9,000’s Emerging Artist Series Competition in Colorado.

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WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“Exceptionally talented, graceful, and elegant are some of the words that describe Dr. Lizary. She played at our wedding and guests were coming up to me asking for her name and asking me to tell her how beautiful her music was. Because I was planning the wedding from overseas and was on a tight schedule, she was very accommodating and let us meet her at her studio on her birthday! She’s just that nice! She has an extensive repertoire of songs, but learned how to play a couple of songs that I requested, and those songs were hard! I walked extra slow down the aisle just to listen to her play. 🙂 She will add a touch of beauty and elegance to any event.”

– Sarah A.

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“We cannot say enough amazing things about Lizary. From the moment we met her, we knew she was the perfect harpist for our garden wedding! She is incredibly talented and fun to work with. She has a great list of songs to choose from, from classical to current, and is willing to work with you if you have additional requests. She is responsive to emails and was willing to meet with us more than once. We couldn’t be happier with our decision to hire her. She was the cherry on top of the perfect ceremony!”

– Kendra and Dan

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“Lizary performed during our wedding ceremony, as well as our cocktail hour. She was AMAZING!!! From the first moment that I heard her play, my husband and I were blown away. Not only with her unbelievable talent, but also her knowledge of ANY song we requested. She can play everything from Canon in D to Bruno Mars “Marry You”. The guests LOVED her music and are still talking about her today. Every step of the way, she was the vendor that was most responsible and professional! It was TRULY a pleasure having her as part of our special day!!!”

– Elizabeth

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“Lizary played at my daughter’s outside ceremony at The Grand View. She is simply wonderful. She is easy and professional. It’s amazing how she just knows what songs to pull up. She is patient and she even wore a dress to blend in with the wedding colours. You are great, Lizary!!!!! We loved you!!!”

– Rebecca

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“Lizary was extremely easy to work with. My husband and I were unsure what we wanted for ceremony music and she helped us choose music that we loved. During our ceremony, Lizary played beautiful music. We left our music choices a bit open ended and she knew exactly what to play. The cost for an hour of music (plus a consultation) was highly worth it. I wish I could get married again just to have Lizary play for us again.”

– Beatriz

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“It was a pleasure to have Lizary play the harp at my daughter’s wedding. She has an amazing gift. I have not stopped talking about how beautiful it was. Lizary added a touch of heaven to the day.”

– Cheryl

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“Absolutely fantastic! I hired Lizary for a rehearsal dinner at the last minute. She was amazing! Professional, on time, played beautifully! Her skills are unsurpassed. She made the event over the top great!!!”

– Fran A.

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“Lizary was a dream to work with. She played the harp for our wedding ceremony and it was even better than we expected. We were unsure what we wanted and left some of the music up to Lizary to play. Her music selection was perfect and our guests raved about her throughout the night. I would get married again just to have Lizary play for us. 🙂 ”

– Bea M.

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“Lizary’s music made our rehearsal dinner over the top perfect!! She is the BEST of the BEST!”

– Scott A.

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Ken Budka

Ken Budka

by | Jun 7, 2019

Ken Budka

ACOUSTIC | POP | ROCK | BLUES | SINGER-SONGWRITER

Ken Budka is a talented guitarist, vocalist, and music teacher who writes his own original songs. In addition to years of gigging in the Boston area and beyond, Ken developed his musical chops while studying Music Performance at Berklee College of Music and while receiving his Bachelor of Arts in Music Business from the University of Massachusetts at the Lowell campus. These days, you can find Ken playing shows with other talented local artists and teaching music theory and guitar to his private students. His debut album, “Time Flies” is available on Spotify and CD Baby.

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