Visiting Musicians

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Joseph Berger (Hagerstown, MD) recently purchased his first Santa Cruz OM Pre-War guitar from us. "This instrument has its own fantastic voice, great sustain and tone. I love the mahagony used on the back and sides." Joseph will add this instrument to his growing collection of guitars, each with its own special personality.
Andrew King (Mechanicsburg, PA) Player with "The King's Strings" band is the proud owner of one of our fine violins. Anrrew is in the 9th grade and attends the Mechanicsburg High School.
Grace McManus (Bethlehem, PA) Recently purchased one of my hand-made Hershey Violins. Grace plays a variety of styles and is emailing me her contact information for posting here upon receipt.

Jimmy McManus (Bethlehem, PA) Recently purchased one of my hand-made Hershey Violins. Jimmy plays a variety of styles and is emailing me his contact information for posting here upon receipt.
Christopher Minarich (NYC) Recently visited our shop and tried out a few Hershey Violins. Christopher is a baroque violinist and teacher from New York City.
Alex deRamon (Mechanicsburg, PA) recently purchased his first full size violin from us and is quite a technician on the instrument. We're looking forward to his future growth on the violin. Practice, practice, practice!!

Bradley deRamon (Mechanicsburg,PA) a recent customer with great promice as a concert violinist. Bradley is renting a 1/2 size violin and looking forward to moving up to a 3/4 size soon. Keep up the good work Brad.
Lashae Willits (Enola, PA) Violinist and Orch. Director for the Mechanicsburg, PA High School trying out her recently services instrument. Ms. Lashae was very pleased with the results of this repair.
Glenn Carson (Mech. PA). I believe the smile says it all. Extremely happy with my new 5-String fiddle! Glenn is a fine fiddler and took this instrument through it's paces, pressing the instrument into submission. Glenn is also a very fine craftsman and well known banjo maker.

Michael Morrison (York Springs, PA), a fine and talented guitarist and instructor stopped in to try out a few Santa Cruz guitars. Here Michael is playing one of my own hand-made "F"-Style mandolins. Michael can be reached for lessons @ 717.432.0283.
Eva Dove (Lebanon, PA) A fine young violinist, came by with her parents to try out some of my own hand-made Hershey Violins. She really loved the instruments and the hospitality. Eva attends the Pa. Academy of Music, Lancaster, PA. Thanks Eva for the visit.
Leah and Sarah Gastler (Durham, CT). Leah is a very talented violist and wanted to try out my new Hershey 5-String and Sarah purchased an new a-model mandolin from us. Both sisters were happy campers.

The Group "Sea Level" (Manteo, NC) L-R Delane Evans, Larry Griffin, Deb Hershey & Scott. Our favorite group on the Outer Banks. Playing here at the Full Moon Cafe, Manteo, NC. during "First Fridays" and the towns tree lighting evening of fun. Great time for all.
The Dootz Family (Feura Bush, NY). L-R Nicole, Tom, Michele & Stephanie. Nicole was visiting Messiah College for potential schooling. Loved the violin shop and our area.
Tom Dootz (Feura Bush, NY) Albany area. Tom stopped in with his family to try out some hand-made "Hershey Violiins. He loved #102 for it's power and tone.

Natasha Snyder (Brogue, PA) is the proud owner of a hand-made "Hershey Violin". Natasha is a very talented and gifted violinist.
Natasha Snyder (Brogue, PA). Natasha is a private student of Odin Rathnam, shown here during Odin's recent CD launch of "The Four Seasons" hosted by Barns & Nobel.
Sarah Hannigan (Mechanicsburg, PA). Sarah attends the Northern Middle School and is a member of the Harrisburg Junior Youth Symphony, first violin section and studies violin with Peter Sirotin. Sarah recently purchased one of our fine bows.

Peter Sirotin (Patomic, MD), Assoc. Concertmaster of the Hbg. Symphony and principle violin with the Mendelssohn Piano Trio was in for a new sound post and sound adjustments. Also, to try out my hand-made Hershey violins that he very much enjoyed. For lesson and booking information: peter@mendelssohnpianotrio.com
Violist Adriana Linares (Philadelphia, PA) a Latin American artist with many national and international awards was one of musicians attending the West Branch Music Festival. I served as resident luthier at this event. More about Adriana @ adrianalinaresmusic.com/Home.html
Yoni Draiblate (Boston,MA) is a professional cellist and teaches at the New England Conservatory. Yoni can be reached for lessons at yoni_Draiblate@yahoo.com. He is shown here taking my hand-made "Hershey" cello for a test drive. He loved the instrument!

Netanel Draiblate (Hyattsville,MD) a professional violinist and teacher stopped in to have his instrument retouched and set-up. Netanel can be reached for lessons @ netanel_draillate@yahoo.com and you can follow his professional career @ netaneldraiblate.com.
Deja Han (Mechanicsburg, PA) This energetic young lady is just begining to play the violin and attends the Upper Allen Elementary School. She is playing a 1/2 size instrument.
Annelise Natale (Wyckoff, NJ) taking her newly purchased Hershey Violin for a test drive. Annelise recently moved from a 3/4 size violin to a full sized instrument. Enjoy!

Jason Hennessey (Camp Hill,PA) a frequent visitor to our Thursday "Jam Night", teaching the cellos a few "cool" bass moves.
"The King's Strings" (Mechanicsburg, PA) Shown here with Gov. Ed Rendell of PA. Keeping their instruments up to playing order is a full time job for dad John and Hershey Violins. For bookings contact: kingzoo@comcast.net or 717-697-3424. Web: thekingsstrings.com/
Ed Rexroad & Ron McCauley (Gassaway & Clarksburg, WV) "Santa Cruz Guitar" players recently visited our shop to try out a few more SC guitars to add to their collections.

Carl Iba (Harrisburg, PA). Violin soloist, symphony player and teacher, trying out his recently rehaired bow. Carl teaches youth to adult and can be reached for lessons @ 717.545.2117 or by email: ibacarl@gmail.com
(L.) Musician & vocalist D'Laine Evans (Manteo, N.C.) recetly visited our shop with her mother J.D.Evans. D'Laine sings and plays percussion with the band "Sea Level" a well known band on the Outer Banks, N.C. For bookings contact: 252.475.3656
Erin Eckerd (Mechanicsburg, PA) This 10th grader with the Cumberland Valley High School is admiring her recently purchased deluxe violin case. Erin is 1st. violin in the CVHS Orchestra.

Jenna Carapezza (Wellsville,PA). A talented senior attending The Bible Baptist School was a former concertmistress for the York Jr. Symphony and York Youth Symphony. Her quartet was invite to play for Queen Noor of Jordan when visiting the U.S.
Michael Mermagen, cellist and sound engineer for the performance is a graduate from The Julliard School and Peabody Conservatory of Music. Performed on the Prairie Home Companion, cellist for the New York, Brooklyn, Long Island and Buffalo Philharmonic just to name a few.
Odin rehearsing for the debut of his recently "made to order" Hershey Violin.

Michael Sheppard, concert pianist, Peabody Conservatory. Michelle with daughters Brittanny and Alex Conrad with Netanel Draiblate, violin.
Odin's son Drew watching Scott doing repairs as resident luthier during the recent West Branch International Music Festival, NY.
Scott and Netanel after the Felix Mendelssohn concert.

Brittany Conrad, piano student and Alex Conrad, violin student with perfomer, teacher Netanel Draiblate, violin.
Rehearsal: Cellist David Gotay (New York), Orlando Wells, (New Jersey) and Adriana Linares rehearsing Mendelssohn's Octet in E Flat, Opus 20.
Odin Rathnam, son Joey and Deb Hershey unwinding fireside after the performance.

Adriana w/ Netanel Draiblate. A winner of many top performance awards from around the world and played recitals in Israel, Argentina, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, France, Belgium and Germany to name a few.
Odin discussing repairing a recent open bout o his instrument.
Scott w/ Jullian Hallmark from Las Angeles. He is a member of many chamber orchestras around the world and a graduate of The Julliard School in New York.

Scott & Orlando Wells, after a succesful wing crack repair to his viola.
Violist Orlando Wells and Adriana Linares. Orlando is a native of New Jersey, former conrtmaster of the Bronx & Bornx Opera. Adriana a Venezuelan, played Carnegie Hall, Illinois Philharmonic & Philadelphia Chamber Orchestra to name a few.
Scott & Deb arrive at the West Branch International Music Festival. Scott was the luthier in residance for this event. Meeting and repairing instruments for visiting musicians from around the world.

Julia Hoffmann (Mech. PA). In for tone adjustments and a new bow, Julia is now Concertmistress with the Mechanicsburg High School. Congratulations Julia!
Russell Zimmerman (Mech. PA). Sportin' his first 1/4 size violin and anxious to begin lessons. Russ attends Shaull Elementary.
Rebecca Shaull, a piano teacher from Mechanicsburg, PA, stopped by to introduce herself. For lesson information (all ages) contact Rebecca: rlshaull@gmail.com.

Dakota Dutrow (Mechanicsburg, PA). This young man needed some instrument adjustments prior to beginning his fall "home school" year. Dakota is in seventh grade.
Bill Rea, Jr. (Manteo, NC) is an East Carolina Bank V.P. and a very accomplished musician. He recently had major restoration done to his grandfather's violin. Bill is a member of the group "The Crowd" and can be contacted @ 252.202.5077 for bookings.
Vahe Vartan (Harrisburg, PA). The much admired Hershey #117 has a new home. Vahe was looking for an instrument he could enjoy for a very long time. He listened to many but, in the end #117 was his final choice. Enjoy making music with your Hershey Violin.

Annette Kilpatrick (Pennsylvania) recently had work done on her violin. Annette is a member of the group "Sunshine Serenades" and Hershey and West Shore Symphonies. She also plays at Dickinson and Franklin & Marshall Colleges. For booking information on the "Sunshine Serenades" call 717.921.8330 or 652.8829.
Zach Baldwin-Way (Carlisle, PA). Zach, a talented violinist and mandolin player is in his freshman year at the Berklee College of Music and recently visited our shop for instrument service, prior to returning to college.
Mary Ann Guerrisi (Dauphin, PA). A player for over 50 years and a teacher, visits our shop frequently for service and repairs. Mary Ann teaches violin and viola, ages 5 and up and can be reached for lessons @ 717.921.8330.

Caitlynn Weeden (Mercersburg, PA). "Going Big". This 16 1/2" viola was just the ticket for this young lady looking for a big sound. Her Hershey Viola will serve her well for many years to come.
Lily Robinson (Hummelstown.PA). Recently purchased a Hershey Violin, her first full sized violin. She is a fine player and her smile says it all! Lily attends the Derry Township School District.
Nicholas Perry (Hummelstown, PA). A frequent visitor to our shop and a talented student of Peter Sirotin, recently stopped in for some much needed surgery inside his instrument and other services. Nicholas attends Lower Dauphin H.S.

Aaron and Sarah Hershey (Santa Cruz. CA) stopped in for a family visit and to play some Santa Cruz guitars.
Mike Campbell (Grayson, KY) enjoyed his recent visit and purchase of a Hershey Violin.
The Group "Larry & His Flask" (Redmond, Oregon) stopped in for some instrument tweeking while on tour of the U.S. To contact them: myspace.com/larryandhisflask

Josephine Whalon (Carlisle). Another satisfied customer (all smiles), playing her brand new Hershey violin.
Jiefei Fang (Hershey, PA) enjoying his recently purchased Hershey violin. Jiefei is a Penn State freshman majoring in Supply Chain and Information Systems.
Cellist Cheung Chau visited our shop for some last minute sound adjustments before his concert tour to Beijing, China. Cheung recently had his cello in for major crack repairs and restoration. Cheung is also accepting cello students and can be reached at: Cheung Chau <cc@cheungchauconductor.org> or 717.422.3402

Chicago's "Eddie B" takes a handcrafted Hershey cello for a test drive.
Singer/songwriter Ryan Graffius and friend Tracy Miller taking our Santa Cruz guitars for a test drive.
The Stoners, owners of a handcrafted Hershey cello, stop by the shop.

Abby Fairholm of Mechanicsburg, playing her recently purchased violin. One very happy camper.
Max Aleman, viola player stopped in for sound adjustments. Max is a freshman at Loch Haven University.
Caitlin Lynch, violinist and instructor playing my #117 Hershey Violin. Caitlin is a freshman at Messiah College.

Odin Rathnam, Scott Hershey, Tony Lucia
Tony Lucia and Odin Rathnam, inspecting one of my hand-made violins.
Tony Lucia & Scott discussing a recent repair.

Logan Brown with his recently purchased handcrafted Hershey viola.
Odin Rathnam, HSO Concertmaster and friend, trying out his 1755 Bartolomeo Calvarola after major restoration work was completed.
Andrew Havington, recent Messiah College graduate and frequent shop visitor, stopped by to try out some new instruments.

Gregory Glessner, my shop helper and fine musician, entertains the crowd at Mechanicsburg's Art Walk 2009.
Son Aaron Hershey, Odin Rathnam, Concertmaster HSO, Scott Hershey enjoying some Christmas Cheer at the Firehouse restaurant. Aaron is a medic/firefighter in Santa Cruz, CA.
Kevin Neidig (a featured link on my site), a professional guitarist and singer/songwriter, performs at our booth during the Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival.

Adam Haynes stopped in for a few adjustments and to try out my instruments at Gettysburg's Bluegrass Festival. Adam plays fiddle for the James King Band.
This talented young fiddler stopped by our booth to try our instruments at the Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival.

 

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Hershey Violins

11 West Main Street
Mechanicsburg, Pa 17055
717.697.6341

Shop Hours:

Tue. thru Fri: 11am – 5pm
Saturday: 10am – 3pm
Other hours by appointment
call: 717. 697. 6341