Covid or Lockdown Musicians in Newbury for hire
Live Music Booking Service for Your Party, Wedding or Event from - Midsummer Music - the music people
Formed from a very experienced Quartet a String Duo is available to provide music at weddings, christenings, parties, dinners, corporate functions and similar occasions. A fantastic option for small gatherings in Newbury. Each programme is individually tailored to the client's requirements, and the string duo's repertoire covers all styles and periods of music, from classical, popular and Palm Court to the Beatles, Gershwin, Cole Porter and Ragtime..
The original ensemble was formed in 1988 and has been in great demand ever since, playing a ...show more
An incredibly talented violinist with years of experience performing all over the globe, Simon prides himself on the quality of his performance; he will play exactly what you want to hear, not arrive with a set list like other musicians. He will communicate with you and ask for a list of pieces you want to hear and then locate or arrange them himself. He has a library of some 30,000 songs and pieces. Ideal for music for lockdown events in Newbury.
Simon can also add a touch of class to birthday parties, anniversary celebrations and corpor ...show more
Simon has played at prestigious venues such as Royal Festival Hall (solo concerto), the Dorchester and the Ritz Hotel, London, as well as UK national radio broadcasts. Great if you're looking for special music in Newbury and your numbers need to be limited. His Versatile repertoire covers everything from Bollywood to Broadway, and your Classics, Classical and Modern Hits. He is available to take requests - your music for your day, no set lists here! Fully self-contained with a Yamaha stage piano if required.
Blessed with perfect pitch and able to play the piano since the age of f ...show more
Geoff has been playing and teaching guitar professionally for over 30 years. Over these years, he has travelled as a working (session) musician across the UK and Europe.
Geoff started his professional guitar playing career in bands that worked in London night clubs and most of the city's leading hotels. A great choice if your Newbury wedding has been affected by coronavirus. He was also employed as a session guitarist working in numerous recording studios. He then spent a year in Sweden playing lead guitar with one of Scandinavia's top groups whose recording of ' ...show more
Yvonne performs a set of songs made famous by some of the Great ‘Jazz Divas’ Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Peggy Lee, Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughan. Yvonne also has a set of Doris Day songs, interspersed with the incredible story of her life and career. A fantastic option for small gatherings in Newbury.
Richie has played for Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey Macy Gray, and many more. The silky sound of Saxophone will make any drinks reception or social gathering a joyous occasion. He playsboth Soprano and Tenor sax over high quality backing tracks. Ideal for music for lockdown events in Newbury. With the use of his Saxophone and professional backing music, Richie is able to provide you with a wide selection of music chosen to create a relaxing atmosphere and easy listening for that perfect occasion, at the fraction of the cost of a full band.
Richard is an experienced Saxophonist who plays regularly for all types of event - including Weddings, Corporate or Charity events as well as Restaurants and Private parties. Richard plays using professional backing tracks. Great if you're looking for special music in Newbury and your numbers need to be limited.
Richard also plays as part of a Duo.
Comprising two experienced musicians playing piano, flute and cool saxophone - plus vocals. A great choice if your Newbury wedding has been affected by coronavirus. They will be happy to entertain you with their sophisticated swing and jazz, either as background, or for "Dinner Jazz", as a "Cabaret spot," or for after dinner dancing. They are happy to play in Hotels, Restaurants or a Jazz Club, at a Business conference, Private party, Anniversary, Wedding Reception, or a Jazz Barbecue.
The Duo have played at a wide variety of venues including the Queens Hotel, To ...show more
Dave is a seasoned performer with over 15 years experience. He has played at numerous clubs, festivals, functions and shows throughout the UK and in France. A fantastic option for small gatherings in Newbury. He has appeared alongside the likes of Selina Jones, JTQ, Rose Royce, and the Royal Marines Big Band.
Dave has a vast repertoire (3+ hours) of jazz, popular and classical music, and is happy to learn songs on request (2 weeks notice required). Music ranges from Bach and Weiss to jazz standards by Gershwin and Porter, and pop tunes such a ...show more
Saxophonist Clare and pianist/vocalist Hilary have a long history of working together. Primarily jazz musicians they first met as members of the salsa band, Candela. Both play together in the Quartet, but also in this wonderful Duo. Ideal for music for lockdown events in Newbury. Their latest recording demonstrates their love of Latin music as well as Jazz.
NOTE: the sound samples are of the CH Quartet which incorporates the duo