Wednesday, April 8, 2009

News and Tips for Events





Please feel free to add any comments/suggestions, or fire a question if you wish!

RECENT EVENTS

  • Wedding Reception and Dinner in 'Home House' private members club.
  • String Quartet to play for Sultanate of Oman in a Gala Dinner at Muscat, Oman.
  • 60th Birthday Surprise Party string duo in Carvasso's Restaurant, Chiswick.

NEW ACTS

The best of our new acts are -

  • Brazilian Samba Band (see above)
  • Electric violin and keyboards/turntables duo with Cafe del Mar style music (see above)
  • Hannah 30s style Swing Singer



MUSIC FOR EVENTS TIPS/IDEAS

Small is beautiful!

During the recession, we have been offering our clients budget-busting alternatives that still look and sound fantastic.

For example, if the event is not that large and you cannot afford to book a string quartet, why not book a string duo? The combination of violin and cello looks great, and most essentially, it sounds great as well. It can sound as good as a string trio, but is of course cheaper!

A solo musician doesn't have to be an expensive harpist (and if the harpist is not expensive, beware!). It can be a more economical cellist, jazz or classical guitarist.

An amplified function band can be exorbitant, but if you're looking for a cheaper alternative for live, amplified music for events, ask us about our jazz bands. Some of the combinations (ie trio with female singer) can be very reasonable and flexible in their fees.



With Best Wishes,
Brian

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Our string duo played in Carvosso's for a 60th Birthday on Sat 28th. It went superbly well, and up and coming events include providing a string section for hire in a concert in Raynes Park, as well as more weddings.
We have also recently had Eva playing in a wedding at the beautiful church in Ely Place - St Etheldreda. Solo flute for weddings is a lovely pure sound - well worth using for a small, intimate event, which this event was. Another lovely wedding choice is solo guitar hire.