Lesley Locke Violinist

Classical/Crossover artist specializing in a diverse set. I perform a varied instrumental and vocal set. I use backing tracks to perform over 200 songs.

I enjoy and perform most styles of music, both old and new, and have something for everybody in my set.

I studied at Trinity College of Music, London. I have participated in orchestras and string quartets, theatre and opera, musicals and shows, jazz bands and pop/rock bands.

I lead a String Quartet for 25 years. I recorded 2 albums whose first performance was for the Prince of Wales. I performed live on BBC with Vanessa Mae, and have been a session musician with many famous celebrities.

Varied instrumental and vocal set. I use backing tracks to perform over 200 songs. Classical; songs from the shows; jazz; pop; rock; country and folk. Up to date and Oldies.

Great instrumental versions of Bohemian Rhapsody and Stairway to Heaven. I enjoy performing Vanessa Mae and Lindsey Stirling showpieces.

I love singing jazz standards, country rock and modern pop songs. My favourite songs are Hey Soul Sister by Train and Human by the Killers.

Music Type:

Covers of well known songs

Live Music

Main Music Style:

Pop – Rock (before 2000)

All Music Styles:

Pop – Rock (before 2000), Pop – Rock (2000 to now), Soul – Funk, Jazz – Swing, Celtic – Ceilidh, Classical – Opera, Musical – TV/Movie – Bollywood, Religious – Gospel – Qawwali

Performance language(s):

English, Irish Gaelic

Size options:

1 musician(s)

Vocal options:

Female Singer, No Singing (Instrumental Music)

Instrument options:

Backing Tracks / Looper, Violin / Fiddle