Pianist - Alan ref: 2623

Pianist - Alan

Alan provides easy listening music with requests and has played at weddings and accompanied his local amateur operatic group. He has been playing piano at:
> The De Vere Grand Harbour Hotel, Southampton; The Balmer Lawn Hotel,Brockenhurst; The Watermark Restaurant; Port Solent and recently in the House of Commons for MP Suella Fernades' enagagement party and Wedding Breakfast. .
Alan offers easy listening music suitable for any occasion.

Alan has an extensive repertoire which includes Elton John, Billy Joel, Elvis, Beatles, Ray Charles, Oscar Peterson, Gershwin, Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Duke Ellington - to give just a few examples.

Classical, Musicals, Jazz and Latin are available.

Testimonials

The Elvetham HotelI just wanted to thank you again, on behalf of everyone, for your musical contribution on Friday. From playing the grand (I hope that it was in good nick for you...they said that it had been tuned that week) at the drinks reception, to accompanying the dinner, to helping us with the song and beyond, the music in the background played an important part in the whole evening and it was much appreciated. The live music was wonderful and it added to the atmosphere tremendously
Operatic SocietyWe want to formally thank you for playing for us for "Keep it Spicy", especially at such short notice. We know it meant a lot of preparation work for you , but you fulfilled the role admirably and got us out of an enormous hole at the same time. Many thanks again.
DeVere HotelAlan Helyer is an experienced Musician and Pianist. He is capable of playing a range of styles, from Jazz, Blues and Rock to light Classical. He is always thinking ahead, adapting his music and genre to different tastes. He is also a very capable and confident person who delivers the highest of standards, setting the right tone for a specific atmosphere.
Birthday Party" Just a note to thank you for a brilliant performance that kept our 187 guests entertained throughout the afternoon. We all thoroughly enjoyed the varied music you played and will certainly recommend you for any future events. "
Russets Country HouseThanks so much for playing for us on Saturday. It was very much appreciated by all our guests and a lovely surprise for the bride and groom. The choice of music was spot on and gave the whole lead up to the ceremony a special feel.
WeddingThank you for playing so beautifully during the Wedding Breakfast.We loved the way the music wasn't played traditionally but had a wonderful laid back sound.
Officer's MessMany thanks for entertaining us at our Officers’ Mess function, it was a real pleasure to have you with us and your musical excellence, and mostly your adaptability to our needs (well mine mostly). I have had nothing but great feedback from our mess members about the standard of music you played for us and I would like to thank you very much for your ability to meet our military traditions and bearing. I have no doubt we will see you again and I will recommend you far and wide across our Mess’s.
Christmas PartyThank you so much for playing for us at our Christmas party. You gave the party a wonderful festive atmosphere without being too intrusive and gave much pleasure to our friends and family. We will most certainly call on you again in the New Year for other occasions.
Silver WeddingIdeal for the occasion. Alan played to entertain our guests at our 25th wedding nniversary. The choice of music was just right for the occasion, enjoyed by all. Would strongly recommend to others.
Suella Fernandes MP“Alan is a fantastic pianist and he provided the perfect soundtrack to both my engagement party and wedding breakfast. The variety of his repertoire is very broad and we all really enjoyed the music. I would highly recommend him.”
Engagement PartyWhat a find Alan is, he is polite, well dressed and above all talented. With the exception of one request from us we left him to play his choice of music based on the room and he did a fantastic job. Music was balanced, entertaining and never over powered the conversation. Alan even managed to find time to play some queen tunes at the end of the evening for a guest who used to be a Freddie tribute singer. Thanks once again for helping to make our evening so special, I would whole heartedly recommend you and will happily use you again should the opportunity arise.
Birthday party"We booked Alan for my friends 88th birthday. She is house bound so we held a small gathering at her house to celebrate. Alan was very punctual and set up before the neighbours arrived. My friend was over the moon with Alan's performance throughout and I have not seen her that enthusiastic for a long time. He played the right music and everyone sat and listened and also had a sing along. I got so many messages complimenting Alan afterwards. He truly made my friends birthday and she hasn't stopped talking about it since!"