The talent behind the bow…
I am very excited to blog about my good friend, highly accomplished violinist/vocalist, and founder of Effesenden Music, Wendy Goodwin. 
Wendy is talented yet humble, successful yet gracious, and just as nice and as down-to-earth as a person gets. Did I mention she also happens to be one of the most gifted musicians I have met? Well, she is. I first met Wendy back in 2007 when I co-coordinated a wedding at the Portland Art Museum and it was then that I first fell in love with her music. After working with Wendy on countless weddings and always being impressed, it was an easy decision to hire her for my own special day back in 2008. I especially knew I struck gold hiring Wendy and her team when my musically-inclined fiance asked if she could play one of his favorite songs by Night Ranger, an 80′s rock band, and without hesitation she said, “we can learn it!” Mind you, this is not a song you would typically hear a bridal party stroll down the aisle to, but then again, ours was anything but a traditional affair. Even with just a violin and classical guitar the pair made it sound fabulous! Whether you desire a more classical piece or something truly unique, Effesenden is always happy to customize any type of music to fulfill your wedding day dreams, and they do it seamlessly. 
Check out this video and see and hear for yourself the talent that lies behind Wendy and her team. If you are in need of live music for a wedding, corporate event, holiday party, or simply a few private lessons of your own, contact Wendy at wendyfiddles@comcast.net to set up your sit down consultation to discuss your musicial needs. They will not disappoint and you will especially want a professional videographer on hand to capture the sounds of your memorable day so you may relive them time and time again. For recommendations regarding experienced and reliable videographers for your big day contact Amy at blush@blushbridalevents.com. Effesenden also offers CDs for sale which make great gifts for any music lover. For upcoming concerts and live performances check out their events page. We’re very excited to work with Effesenden again this summer on Janet & Charles’ much-anticipated wedding at the beautiful Youngberg Hill Vineyards & Inn coming up in June. What a magical day it will be and I can’t think of a better addition to their ceremony than this group of talented musicians. 
Following are a few words from Wendy’s own personal website to give you a bit more insight about her and the talent behind the bow…Violinist, vocalist, composer and educator, Wendy Goodwin has a musical range that completely overshadows the ordinary musician. Drawing from Celtic, Bluegrass, Classical and Jazz traditions with a hearty mix of storytelling thrown in for good measure Goodwin’s passionate violin playing and soothing vocals have dynamic appeal. Performing with her eight-piece band as comfortably as she shares the spotlight with a single guitar or piano, Wendy is a versatile artist. Goodwin regularly appears with other acts throughout the Pacific Northwest, and can also be found playing in other parts of the United States and the world. She has added her unique style to numerous recording projects in a variety of genres.
