Cellist/Bassist Jeff Hatley is available for hire for Restaurants, Weddings, Parties, Corporate Events, Memorial Services, Worship Services, Theatre, as a substitute when needed, and for recording in-studio or providing tracks for your project.
Years of experience will help you have the ambiance for whatever function you have in NC and surrounding areas
North Carolina native Jeff Hatley is a proficient cellist and bassist.
Jeff performs regularly as a for-hire musician in numerous functions including weddings, art events, restaurants, country clubs, social functions, funerals, assisted living facilities and worship services. Music is provided occasionally on a donation basis for fundraisers as well. Jeff is also hired by other artists for providing cello and bass tracks either via his home studio or on location. We can readily travel to your venue as needed within our self-contained camper van.
Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and is retired from 44 years in product development, now focusing full time as a professional musician. His musical education began early in elementary school and following on various wind instruments, adopting bass in high school. Collegiate musical studies continued while in pursuit of his engineering degree. Jeff learned cello as an expansion of capabilities in his mid 20’s including private studies with a staff cellist from the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra.
As a performing musician, Jeff has played in numerous groups including semi-professional orchestras, string ensembles, big bands, theatrical pit orchestras, variety bands and worship teams. His career has included several amazing opportunities as a bassist opening for national acts such as ZZ Top and Styx. His solo focus began in 2023 and quickly flourished in 2024 with over 85 events performed (mostly weddings on cello) and continues in 2025 with 40+ performances through May including weddings, expos, private events, recording sessions and worship services.
Instrumentation includes acoustic and electric cellos, 4, 5 and 6 string fretted and fretless bass guitars, and upright 6 string electronic bass.
Typical repertoire includes popular movie themes, pop, Bach suites, contemporary Christian songs, hymns and original works. Selections are performed with publicly available backing tracks or those created in his studio, or solo depending upon the song. Upon request specific songs can be prepared for your special occasion with sufficient notice. Details are available on the “Setlist” page.
Jeff resides with his (amazing and talented) artist wife Sherry on a secluded 10-acre farm north of Spring Hope, NC, home of our art (hendricstudio.com) and music studios. Event Cello serves primarily the southeastern US, have motorhome will travel! We hope to be of service to you, please reach out via email eventcellohatley@gmail or via the Contact page.
Event Cello is a Limited Liability Company. Professional liability coverage is arranged per event by request.
