Chris Murphy Western Folk Violinist with Ellie Rollins

"Brilliantly-talented multi-instrumentalist Chris Murphy works his  fiddle with freedom and fluency against the backing of a stomping beat  that makes the listener want to dance and sway."

“In another era,” he says, “I would have played square dances, and loved it. " Chris Murphy’s “THE LONE FIDDLER” solo show features  Chris Murphy’s songwriting skills with curated sets of his original  music from the past 25 years arranged for solo violin accompanied by  electronic enhancements of looping and rhythms. Entertaining and an  impressive “one-man-show” you’ll hear Folk, Blues, Bluegrass, Irish,  Gypsy, Jazz, Gospel, and World Music influences included among the  spontaneous improvisations and any possible audience requests.  Peopleʻs Theatre is bringing you this last minute addition to Honokaaʻs Western Week cause itʻs too good to miss, come on down and join the fiddlinʻ fun!

Singer/Songwriter Ellie Rollins writes songs about life, love, loss & magic. A single mother who raised her 3 kids in Waimea, Ellie’s music is Influenced by soul , gospel , country, folk & world music.  Her rich alto voice rings with the sweat & truth of her journey & struggle through this life . She is currently recording her debut album with producer Chris Murphy at Sonicboomroom Studios in Venice, CA.