Julie Metcalf headshotJulie Metcalf, fiddler and violist, can often be spotted at contra and English dances in the Boston area, either on stage playing fiddle or on the dance floor.

Coming from a family of musicians, she was encouraged to make music from an early age; Julie picked up the violin for the first time when she was 4 years old and has been playing ever since. Julie holds a degree in Violin Performance from Berklee College of Music.

Julie currently performs with her 8-piece band, The New Grown-Ups, blending traditional folk, country, blues, celtic, old-time, originals, and bluegrass, with joy! She has played many styles of music, from Celtic chamber music to Mariachi, and old-time fiddle tunes are her very favorite. She loves connecting with people through music and dance.