Shaina Evoniuk is a classically trained violinist who leads the string section for the Bay Area-based musical collective Jazz Mafia. She has also has lent her talents to some of the biggest pop stars in the world. Hear Shaina share with Pam what it's really like being a recording artist, and how the violin adds texture and emotion to all styles of music, as demonstrated in five different tunes she performs on.

Do you have one single focus or do you have some many interests you find it challenging to choose what to concentrate on? How can you be a jack of all trades and still excel in your chosen disciplines? Ask multidisciplinary artist Shaina Evoniuk! As an aerial violinist, gymnast, yoga teacher, arranger and composer she will show you how she does it! 

Hosted by Lewis Patzner

On the 1st episode of "The Crossover Cellist," I interview local crossover violinist, Shaina Evoniuk. we talk about our project, Cosa Nostra Strings, and our upcoming show at the Kaiser Rooftop Series August 17th at noon. We also learn a little about Shaina's musical path, and hear a track from her album, "Hitwoman Honey."

In this episode we dive into the creative worlds of female DJ Amy Robbins, DJ and model Shai’la Yvonne, and aerial violinist Shaina Evoniuk.