Seth Gilliard

Seth Gilliard, also Seth G, (born 1989 or 1990) is a South Carolina violinist who covers pop tunes.

Early life

Gilliard began playing the violin when he was five years old, influenced by his mother, who played the viola in high school.[1] Gilliard attended Ashley River School of the Creative Arts and Porter-Gaud School.[1]

College and later career

In 2012, Gilliard graduated from Furman University with a major in violin performance.[2] At Furman, he was the concertmaster of the school orchestra.[3] His debut E.P., "The Introduction of Seth g." was released on February 28, 2013.[4]

He has uploaded many of his songs to YouTube. "Thinkin Bout You", a Frank Ocean cover, has been one of his more popular songs. Gilliard claims that he only performs renditions of songs he enjoys.[1]

References
  1. Cohen, Susan (10 October 2012). "Hip-hop violinist Seth G. racks up YouTube views". Charleston City Paper. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
  2. http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20120709/PC16/120709270. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. Parker, Adam (11 January 2014). "The future of classical music: CSO concert aims to appeal to young people". The Post and Courier. Archived from the original on February 4, 2016. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
  4. Bainum, Stefanie (4 March 2013). "Hip violinist takes the Lowcountry by storm". ABC4. Retrieved 19 July 2015.


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