Hip hop violinist takes stage at Northern

Los Angeles-born Josh Vietti played his unique blend of hip hop and classically influenced violin music for Montana State University-Northern Tuesday night.

Vietti could be seen plugging in his amplifier at the Student Union Building cafeteria and the Atrium earlier Tuesday - showcasing his talents and promoting his show to students and community members.

"I've been playing for over 20 years," Vietti said as he was breaking down his equipment on the stage in the Atrium.

Vietti said he began experimenting with mixing modern and classical music in 2006, but he has really been taking off with the...