Special Performance Packages :
Hip Hop Violin Packages :
"Just Like " Black Violin Duo - 2Violins or 1Violin and 1Viola with Pop Accompaniment tracks $1500 deposit for reservation of the date plus $400 per hour performing -$100 per hour waiting to perform for the duration of an event .Contract required and one will be provided on the date the deposit is recieved for the reservation of the date.
" Just Like " Damien Escobar Solo Violin - 1Violinist with Pop Accompaniment tracks $750 deposit for reservation of the date $100 per hour performing -$50 per
hour waiting to perform for the duration of an event .Contract required and one will be provided on the date the deposit is recieved for the reservation of the date.
" Just Like " Dj Violin Duo - 1Violin and 1Dj live improvised sets ( repertoire upon request ) $2000 deposit for reservation of the date $400 per hour performing- $200 per hour waiting to perform for the duration of an event. Contract required and one will be provided on the date the deposit is received for the reservation of the date.
Wedding Package - 1solo Violin unaccompanied or with accompaniment tracks Classical or Other ( genre of your choice ) $600 deposit for reservation the date and 2 hours of performance time single location ceremony and cocktail hour . $80 per additional hours performing -$50 per additional hour waiting to perform for the duration of an event . Contract required and one will be provided on the date the deposit is recieved for the reservation of the date.
Gospel Package - 1solo Violin unaccompanied ,with accompaniment tracks or soloing with church provided rhythm section musicians ( rehearsal required ) $300 deposit for reservation of the date with up to 1 performance hour included with the deposit . $100 per additional hour performing -$50 per additional hour waiting to perform for the duration of an event . Contract required and one will be provided on the date the deposit is recieved for the reservation of the date.
Chicago Traffic Jam Street Band - $500 deposit required $200 per musician per hour . Contract required ,we provide the contract on the date deposit is recieved. The amount of the deposit may change depending on the number of musicians desired for the group our membership can be hired for single musicians up to seven pieces . Current instrumentation for the full band includes Guitar, Drums , 2electric bassists ,2saxophones, 1violin and 1vibraphone . We can provide a singer as well if desired by client.
Groups lead by - Samuel Savoirfaire Williams
Savoirfaire Solo ( S S ) 1Violin , with or with out accompaniment tracks
Renascent String Quartet ( RSQ ) - 2Violins , 1Viola , 1Bass,Cello,Guitar,or Harp
Two For Savoirfaire ( TFS ) - 1Violin,1Guitar ,Piano,Cello, Bass or Harp ,or Violin or Viola
Savoirfaire Jazz Trio ( SJT ) - 1Violin , 1Bass or Organ / Piano or Guitar ,1 Drum Set /Hand Percussionist or,Bass or Cello
Savoirfaire Jazz Quartet ( SJQ ) - 1Violin , 1Piano or Guitar ,1Bass, 1Drum set
Group Performance Rates for Private Events and Weddings :
S S- $3,000 minimum up to 2hrs - or $5000 flat rate for Weddings up to 5hrs additional hrs $1,250 per hr
TFS - $5,000 minimum up to 2hrs - or $8,500 flat rate for Weddings up to 4hrs additional hrs $4,250 per hr
SJT - $8,500 minimum up to 2hrs - or $12,000 flat rate for Weddings up to 4hrs additional hrs $6,000
per hr
RSQ - $8,500 per hr - or $15,000 flat rate for a Wedding up to 3hrs additional hrs $4,500 per hr
Bars / Lounges / Clubs :
Prices vary based on promotion , admission fees , bar percentages, sponsorships and residencies , frequency of performances , parking , sound and merchandising deals .
Special Group Offerings to Bars / Lounges / Clubs / Restaurants
Chicago Gypsy Project Band :
(1) 45 minute set , $600 one off events
(2) 45 minute sets $450 weekly events for two month booking with contract .
Equipment :
Fine hand crafted acoustic Violin
Fine hand crafted acoustic Viola
Yahmaha Yev Electric Violin
ZT Amplifiers
QSC Monitors
lR Baggs Preamps
Line 6 RelayG10sWireless System
Special Services :
- Entertainment Consulting - $100 per hour
- Wedding Officiants - $100 per hour
( average wedding ceremony 1 hour *1 hour minimum *ethnic weddings $200 per hour )
- Event Coordination - $200 per hour ( average event 10 hours advance planning preparation )
- Booking / Contracting musicians and vocalists - $50 per musician
- Sound Engineer/ Equipment Rental-$1000 insurance rental deposit required / prices vary depending on equipment desired . Any equipment desired can be provided with 7 days advance notice ie PA's , Amplifiers , Sound Monitors , Mixing boards.
-Custom Music Arrangements - $100 per chart - Lead sheets $50 ( both prices include copies and delivery )
-Live Recording Engineering - On site , In home studio or choose your own studio -$200 per hour 2 hour minimum
-Wedding Souvenirs -$1000 deposit required for order reservation - pricing individual souvenir packages
-Video Recording - $1000 deposit required for reservation of Videographer -we provide complete service start to finish including editing and social media posts for the specific event . $50 per hour
-Photography - $200 deposit required for reservation of photographer . $50 per hour start to finished copies or DvD included social media posting .
Private Lessons -$1000 per hr 3hr minimum
Hourly Rates For Corporate and Commercial Performances -
Solo - $3,000 -$8,000
( Recording Sessions $1,500 per track and split rights on release Or Flat Rate $5,000 per day /8hr.)
String Quartet - $9,000 -$28,000
( Recording Sessions $1,800 per track with your charts w 7day advance reservation and split rights on release Or Flat Rate $15,000 per day / 4hr. )
Savoirfaire Jazz Quartet $8,500-$15,000
Savoirfaire Jazz Trio - $6,000 -$8,000
All deposits to reserve performance dates are non - refundable .
( Recording Sessions $1,500 per track and split rights on release Or Flat Rate $5,000 per day /8hr.)
String Quartet - $9,000 -$28,000
( Recording Sessions $1,800 per track with your charts w 7day advance reservation and split rights on release Or Flat Rate $15,000 per day / 4hr. )
Savoirfaire Jazz Quartet $8,500-$15,000
Savoirfaire Jazz Trio - $6,000 -$8,000
All deposits to reserve performance dates are non - refundable .
Work for Hire
I perform a wide variety of jobs ..... from International Festivals as a Headlining Band leader to side man working in other bands to solo performances , weddings ,funerals , church functions to private family barbecues , to Orchestral work to Studio session recording to string ensembles . It can be very intimidating for people outside of the music world to hire musicians . So here is my personal page dedicated to you . No matter if you are a club owner , or corporate event planner ,or just a lover of music that would like to have me perform live for you please feel free to contact me by leaving me a message about the details of your event !
Call me with any questions about your event - First Consultation Free 312 973 6024
Call me with any questions about your event - First Consultation Free 312 973 6024