Christian Rougeau
New York,United States
Summary
Versatile electric violinist, vocalist, DJ, and songwriter with over 12 years of professional performance experience across North America. Performed in 48 U.S. states at major music festivals, sold-out concert venues, luxury private events, Fortune 500 corporate functions, universities, and weddings. Known for blending electric violin with pop, rock, indie, hip-hop, R&B, funk, soul, jazz, electronic, and Americana influences, creating dynamic performances that bridge contemporary and traditional audiences. Equally experienced leading solo performances and touring internationally with an acclaimed independent band. Contributed to recordings that have accumulated over 20 million streams, reached 250,000 monthly Spotify listeners at peak, and appeared on national television.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Violinist • Vocalist • Songwriter
Juice
01.2017 - Current
- Touring member of genre-blending indie band, contributing violin, vocals, songwriting, arranging, and live performance.
- Recorded and released original music accumulating more than 20 million streams across digital platforms.
- Helped grow the band's audience to 250,000 monthly Spotify listeners at its peak.
- Appeared nationally on Today.
- Collaborated on recording sessions, live production, touring logistics, and artist development.
- Major Festivals: Boston Calling Music Festival, Summerfest, Peach Music Festival, Official Showcase Artist at South by Southwest
- Performance Highlights: Performed sold-out headline shows at venues including Irving Plaza, Bowery Ballroom, Mercury Lounge, Paradise Rock Club, Troubadour, along with clubs and theaters throughout the United States.
Solo Electric Violinist & DJ
Independent Artist
, United States
01.2013 - Current
- Perform customized live entertainment for corporate events, luxury weddings, galas, private events, conferences, nightlife venues, and public performances throughout the United States.
- Developed a signature hybrid performance combining electric violin, vocals, DJing, improvisation, and live effects.
- Manage all aspects of an independent entertainment business, including booking, client communication, contracts, logistics, marketing, and production.
- Design scalable performance systems suitable for intimate gatherings through large-scale events.
- Selected Clients: Yale University, Boston College, Brooklyn Nets, Salesforce, David Yurman, Douglas Elliman, Archdiocese of New York, Fried Frank
Education
Violin Performance
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA 09.2013 - 08.2015
Sociology
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA 08.2013 - 05.2017
Skills
- Electric & Acoustic Violin
- Lead & Harmony Vocals
- DJ Performance
- Live Improvisation
- Songwriting & Arranging
- Corporate Entertainment
- Festival Performance
- Touring
- Music Direction
- Event Production
- Client Relations
- Live Audio Systems
- Backing Track Performance
- Stage Production
- Audience Engagement
- Independent Artist Management
- Live Effects Processing
- Backing Track Systems
- Bose L1 Portable PA Systems
- Wireless Audio Systems
- Live Sound Coordination
- Recording & Production
- Stage Plot Development
Professional References
Available upon request.
Professional Highlights
- 12+ years of professional performance experience
- Performed in 48 U.S. states
- 20+ million career streams
- 250,000 peak monthly Spotify listeners
- National television appearance on NBC's Today
- Official SXSW showcase artist
- Performer at Boston Calling, Summerfest, and Peach Fest
- Hundreds of live performances nationwide
- Extensive Fortune 500 and luxury event experience
- Independent touring artist and entrepreneur
Timeline
Violinist • Vocalist • Songwriter
Juice
01.2017 - Current
Violin Performance
Berklee College of Music
09.2013 - 08.2015
Sociology
Boston College
08.2013 - 05.2017
Solo Electric Violinist & DJ
Independent Artist
01.2013 - Current