| Description | Price |
| Solo Violinist with Backing Tracks. 3 x 50 minute sets | £450 (GBP) |
| Jazz Trio (Violin, Guitar, Bass) | £1400 (GBP) |
| Classical String Quartet | £1500 (GBP) |
| Billy Thompson Gypsy Style. Full 5-piece band. 2 50 minute sets | £2000 (GBP) |
= free travel (up to 50 miles)
Parking. Power. Performance space suitable for what I am bringing.
The ‘What Three Words’ (app) address would be good. And/or conventional address.Contact phone number.
Sound equipment provided and some basic lighting if required.
Yes
Too many to choose from. Two residencies at Ronnie Scott’s London with Barbara Thompson’s Paraphernalia a highlight.
I do like to tell the story of the time when a gypsy band I was with were the main support act for Tom Jones‘s homecoming concert at Pontypridd in front of 25,000 people. Before we went on, we had also been booked to play in the hospitality tent backstage to the VIPs. After our performance supporting Tom we then went to Cardiff to play at a wedding reception at the McDonald’s hotel. A good day - and the sort of thing I/we can do anytime.
All sorts of events. Hotel residencies are excellent. Weddings are special of course. I like to feel I am there for the couple to help them and their guests relax and enjoy the day. If the band is booked then anything can happen!
Professional for 27 years in many fields of music... Mostly with my violins.
Biggest influences, probably Django Reinhardt and Steffan Grappelli. My classical upbringing has helped throughout my career.
I like to set up at least an hour to 2 hours in advance.
I generally expect to do 2 sets of around 50 minutes.
If I’m booked to play at a wedding solo, I generally play as guest arrive and then as the Bride comes in. I also play during the signing of the register and then as the bride and groom leave. Sometimes then at the drinks reception and also sometimes at the wedding breakfast.
Performing outside is fine as long as there is cover if necessary. I have a battery operated solution if required.
Yes, I have a huge repertoire of music when playing solo. I enjoy expanding my repertoire further by asking clients to suggest what tunes they might like to hear.
I have many reviews on other sites. All my reviews are five star (out to 5 !) with the clients being incredibly happy that they chose to book me.
Private clients.
The Royal Abjar Hotel, Dubai
St David’s Hotel, Cardiff
The Winchester, London
Celtic Manor Resort (residency), Newport
Ronnie Scott’s London
Pizza Express Jazz club Soho
Pizza Express The Pheasantry, Chelsea, London
Pizza Express Knightsbridge, London
Residency at the Sweet Basil, Tokyo, Japan
Major concert Venues, all-round Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary, and the UK.
Wedding
Birthday Party
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Funeral / Memorial
Wedding Proposal
Concert
Religious Event
Recording Session
Cruise
Virtual Event
Charity Event
Theatre Show
Christmas Party
New Year's Eve
Classical
1940s Music
1990s Music
2000s+ Music
Folk
Bluegrass
Folk Rock
Traditional Irish Folk
Traditional Scottish Folk
Traditional Welsh Folk
Jazz
Gypsy Jazz
Christmas
Electronic
Techno
Background Music
Originals
Pop
Acoustic
Rock
French Music
Italian Music
Scottish Music
PAT tested
Lighting system included
Instrumental
100% acoustic (no power)
Can provide battery amplifier
Public liability insurance
DJ / background music options
Will travel internationally
PA / sound system included
Uses backing tracks
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