Mayhem We are a duo that sounds like a band!

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Available to book from £225. For an accurate quote please make an enquiry.

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WE SOUND LIKE A BAND!

Surprisingly, for a duo, we are quite Rock-orientated, Rock-Pop might be a good guide to where we sit; but we do cover quite a range of songs, and in situations where the music has to be more mellow, we have such a large repertoire and mixture of songs, that we can more than cope with whatever music is required.

KEYBOARD AND VOCALS with self-produced backing tracks in addition to Live keyboards.

Bright danceable music; but can also play semi-acoustic quieter set if required -

CAROL (Vocals)
BILLY (Keyboard and Vocals)

CAROL LESLIE has been singing in clubs and at functions for many years, sometimes as part of a band, sometimes as a solo vocalist. Her father was a noted pianist in a famous Irish dance band, and he taught Carol music at an early age. Her album REFLECTION, containing original songs by Billy, was well received in the music press.
BILLY RITCHIE is a well-known name from the music scene of the late sixties and seventies. In 1994, in a MOJO magazine article, DAVID BOWIE described him as “a genius”. In 2016, SKY TV featured Billy Ritchie as “The True Genesis of Progressive Rock” in their Trailblazers series on SKY ARTS. He produces and creates all the music for MAYHEM as well as playing top-class keyboard and vocals. You can read his full and impressive profile on his WIKIPEDIA page online.

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AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire

Will travel up to 100 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 100 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 30 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

SUSPICIOUS MINDS

DON'T STOP BELIEVING

LOVE SHACK

ROCKING ALL OVER THE WORLD

I DON'T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT

YOU'VE LOST THAT LOVIN' FEELING

LIGHT MY FIRE

ROCKABILLY REBEL

DON'T BRING ME DOWN

CALL ME

LIVING ON A PRAYER

BORN TO RUN

...and many many more!

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Any reasonable space to operate in - we have a fairly large keyboard, speakers, and tables; doesn't take up TOO much room.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes we do have our own PA equipment as well as keyboard and amplifiers etc.


What information do you require about a venue?

We need to know the playing times that suit you; times of breaks; any other information you think may be helpful.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

We can play background music (or play it loudly if need be!) in between our sets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

Billy has played at the Royal Albert Hall; the Fillmore East in New York; the Whiskey-a-go-go in Los Angeles; the Forum in Los Angeles; the Arragon Ballroom in Chicago; as well as a residency at The Marquee club in london, attended often by his friend, David Bowie. He says The Marquee was the best club in Britain, the Fillmore was the best club in the World.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

None. Billy has always followed his own path and doesn't put his songs behind any other writer.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

Carol has been singing in clubs and pubs for many years; her Father was a pianist with a well-known Irish big band. Billy is known as the first keyboard in Rock music to take a leading role, and the acknowledged main inspiration for Prog Rock (see Sky TV Trailblazers of Prog); he was friends with David Bowie - in Mojo Magazine Nov 1994, Bowie called him 'a genius'; Billy was the man who introduced David to Jimi Hendrix at the Savile Theatre when sharing a dressing room with Jimi; Jimi also jammed with Billy and his band in the London clubs. You can read Billy's career in full on Widipedia "Billy Ritchie (Musician)"


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

Anywhere there's an appreciative musically intelligent audience!

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Typically, set up 7pm for 830pm start; play till 9.30pm; break till 10, then play 10pm till 11pm.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes, as long as there is safe power points and suitable shelter from possible weather conditions.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

We will always try to play anything the customer wants if we can.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Surprisingly different, not like a duo at all, more like a tough (though not too loud!) Rock band.

Recent Clients

Mayhem has performed for these clients:

EVENTS UK

JUST PAY

STONEGATE GROUP

CONCUR

EMBER INNS

GREENE KING

THE OLD SPOT PUBS

GIG HEAVEN

LAST MINUTE MUSICIANS LTD

ACE MUSIC AGENCYF

Venues

Mayhem has performed at these venues:

THE RIDGEWAY TAVERN, ENFIELD

THE MUSGRAVE ARMS, SHILLINGTON

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION CLUB , EAST BARNET

THE HORSE & CHAINS, BUSHEY

HEMNALL SOCIAL CLUB, EPPING

THAMESIDE BREWERY & TAP ROOM, STAINES

THE OLD HALL TAVERN, CHINGFORD

THE PRIORY, CROUCH END

THE GOAT, CODICOTE

THE BCC BAR & RESTAURANT, BLETCHLEY

SOUTH WIMBLEDON CLUB, WIMBLEDON

THE TAVERN, WELWYN

THE ROSE & CROWN, WARE

THE AMBLE INN, HARPENDEN

STREATHAM VALE SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB, STREATHAM

THE HOPE & ANCHOR, POPLAR

FARNBOROUGH SOCIAL CLUB, ORPINGTON

THE QUEEN VICTORIA, BERMONDSEY

THE GREYHOUND INN, CHALFONT ST PETER

THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER, BRACKNELL

THE HEN & CHICKENS, BALDOCK

THE COTTON WHEEL, AYLESBURY

THE STAG, STOKE POGES

THE OLD SUN, HARLINGTON

HAREFIELD SOCIAL CLUB, HAREFIELD

THE QUEEN ELIZABETH, CHINGFORD

THE KING WILLIAM HOTEL, LUTON

THE THREE TUNS, UXBRIDGE

THE ARSENAL TAVERN, FINSBURY

THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION CLUB, HARROW

THE ATTIMORE HALL, WELWYN

BROADLAKES, LONDON COLNEY

...AND MANY MORE...!

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