Covid or Lockdown Musicians in Banbury for hire

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The SS Flute & Harp Duo in Banbury, Oxfordshire
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£300 - £1100
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The SS flute and harp duo provides a wide range of music for all occasions, from concert recitals, to weddings and corporate entertainment.

The harp and flute perfectly complement each other to produce a rich, but delicate sound. A fantastic option for small gatherings in Banbury. The pleasant timbres of the flute are offset against the gracious mellowness of the harp. The two instruments are well-adapted to provide a richly varied recital, or, equally, to create a magical musical backdrop for a special event.

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Glenn: Jazz Singer in Banbury, Oxfordshire
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£320 - £610
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A seasoned experienced professional who brings a touch of old-style class to any event. Having worked all over the world with many leading stars Glenn helps turn your event into a truly unforgettable experience by bringing the world of the Great American Songbook and the other well known standards to life. Ideal for music for lockdown events in Banbury.

He also does more general songs from leading artists such as Neil Diamond, Glen Campbell and so forth with guitar so there's something for everyone with his performance.


The CE String Duo in Banbury, Oxfordshire
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£420 - £620
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Formed from a very experienced Quartet a String Duo is available to provide music at weddings, christenings, parties, dinners, corporate functions and similar occasions. Great if you're looking for special music in Banbury and your numbers need to be limited. 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


Geoff: Jazz Guitarist in Banbury, Oxfordshire
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£180 - £470
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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 Banbury 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


Violinist - Simon in Banbury, Oxfordshire
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£310 - £500
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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. A fantastic option for small gatherings in Banbury.

Simon can also add a touch of class to birthday parties, anniversary celebrations and corpor ...show more


Pianist - Simon in Banbury, Oxfordshire
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£290 - £670
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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. Ideal for music for lockdown events in Banbury. 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


Jazz Pianist - Jim in Banbury, Oxfordshire
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£170 - £380
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Jim is a graduate of the Birmingham Conservatoire's renowned jazz course and has an exquisite repertoire of melodic jazz and latin standards composed by the likes of George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, Hoagy Carmichael, Duke Ellington and Antonio Carlos Jobim, that are sure to add a sophisticated touch to your event. Great if you're looking for special music in Banbury and your numbers need to be limited.

Jim has held a number of residencies at various venues in the UK, including several years at the prestigious Mailbox complex in Birmingham. More recently Jim has enjoyed ...show more


The AM Jazz Duo in Banbury, Oxfordshire
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£270 - £600
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Comprising two experienced musicians playing piano, flute and cool saxophone - plus vocals. A great choice if your Banbury 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


Jazz Guitar  - Richard in Banbury, Oxfordshire
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£140 - £400
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Richard is one of Herefordshire's most impressive guitarist's. Richard has performed his rich blend of music in and around Herefordshire and Worcestershire playing for the likes of Hotels, Restaurants and private functions. Apart from classical guitar Richard also plays Jazz, Pop and other popular ballads. A fantastic option for small gatherings in Banbury. Richard's versatility can supply an unobtrusive and entertainingly varied sound for that special occasion.


Michael Jazz Pianist/Vocalist  in Banbury, Oxfordshire
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£240 - £620
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Michael is a jazz pianist offering enchanting background music for weddings and private parties. Ideal for music for lockdown events in Banbury. Influenced by the swing piano style of 40’s Jazz, Michael incorporates stride and walking tenths into his playing, mixed with more modern voicings to give the songs a rich, full sound.

Whether it’s a summer garden party or a swish evening function, Michael can give it that extra sparkle.

As part of a jazz duo, Michael has performed extensively in the UK and France.

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More about Covid or Lockdown Musicians

In these unprecedented times, weddings and parties have had to be rearranged. With limitations on the number of people at gatherings, many people are choosing smaller ensembles to provide musical accompaniment at their wedding or party. Instead of a string quartet, why not book a harpist - or perhaps a swinging jazz duo instead of a function band?

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About Banbury

Ride a cock horse to Banbury Cross, To see a Fyne lady ride on a white horse. With rings on her fingers and bells on her toes, She shall have music wherever she goes. The town of Banbury in Oxfordshire dates back much further than the nursery rhyme dedicated to it. In fact, the first signs of habitation in the area go back to a Roman villa at Wykham Park from the period around 250AD.

However, it was the Saxons in the latter half of the 5th century who first developed Banbury by building to the west of the River Cherwell. On the opposite bank they built Grimsbury, later incorporated into Banbury. Banbury stands at the junction of two ancient roads: Salt Way, still used as a bridle path to the west and south of the town, led from Droitwich, Worcestershire to London and the south east of England, its primary use being the transportation of salt; and Banbury Lane, which began near Northampton and fairly closely followed the modern 22-mile-long road before running through Banbury's High Street and on towards the Fosse Way at Stow-on-the-Wold.

In the year 913AD a band of Danes, who had settled in Northampton, travelled along Banbury Lane and ravaged north Oxfordshire. The Danes were known to be great traders who established market towns. The outcome of their attacks is likely to have benefitted Banbury by aiding the development of the town centre. This is reflected in Banbury's Market Place, its triangular shape being typical of the Danes. Alexander, Bishop of Lincoln, built Banbury Castle in the year 1135AD. The castle stood on the north side of the Market Place, the site now occupied largely by the Castle Quay shopping precinct. Over the centuries the castle was extended and rebuilt.

The English Civil War, however, saw the end of Banbury Castle, a Royalist stronghold. It survived a siege during the winter of 1644-45 surprisingly well, considering the walls were not particularly thick or deeply founded. Earth banks gave it some protection, and the moat and a canal basin thwarted underground entry. The castle was repaired and refortified but more serious damage was sustained the following winter. The second siege began on January 23rd 1646 and lasted until April 27th when surrender on generous terms was negotiated.

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