Working day and night in his secret underground laboratory, the Mad Violin Scientist develops new innovative ways to control sounds and visuals with his violin. Expect to witness a show of electronic dance music mixed with violin, an accompanying light show and the raw power of science unleashed. As intimidating and awesome as that sounds, the Mad Violin Scientist is simply the creation of Nick Hyde, a University of Minnesota Duluth graduate who takes his classical violin talents to weddings and other events. “I like the opportunity to don the mad scientist costume and create a crazy electronic music show,” Hyde said. “I like showcasing cool-looking violins (some of which I invented in whole, or parts of) and Homegrown is such a good opportunity for that.”