Full time musician, so if I'm not booked, I'm yours! Happy to take on long-term and emergency short-term gigs and projects. I'm a graduate of the Royal Academy of Music. Since then have worked full-time as a performer. I'm friendly and professional. Please just supply me the basic details of size of the room, the approximate number of people attending, so i can work out the ideal musical programme for you :) Romantic Andre Rieu and Bollywood style violin cabaret ideal for events, weddings, retail theatre, parties and concerts. I play for orchestras such as Phantom of the Opera the West-End production, and worked as the Musical Director on a 5 month play at the Almeida Theatre, London.
https://www.lastminutemusicians.com/members/pinetree.html I also run a lovely 2 room recording studio, with top industry standard equipment and loads of experience. I sometimes play with Edward Sharp and the Magnetic Zeros (Rough Trade), the folk band Ghosts of December.
I play and own acoustic and electric violins, have 2 stage pianos, two PA systems, a car and full clean driving license, MU membership, PL insurance (£10,000,000) and all equipment holds a current PAT testing certificate.
Based in North London
= areas covered (up to 500 miles)
= free travel (up to 56 miles)
My performances are bespoke, so I play what you ask me to. Currently I enjoy; Modern Styles, Game of thrones and other film themes, Cross over, Classical Cross Over, Cypriot, Greek, Italian, Irish, Scottish, Middle Eastern, Linsey Stirling, Taylor Davis, Hava nagila, Czardas, Those Were The Days, Michael Buble, Folk/wedding songs. Art music such as: Schindler’s list, Massenet Meditation, The Mission. Styles include: Classical Cross-Over, Film, Shows, Pop, Rock, Latin, Jazz, World Folk.
One or Two parking spaces. A performance space of three metres by two. 2x wall sockets. I can use my own PA system, symphonic backing tracks etc. If I'm using your PA, I give you an XLR or normal guitar lead as an output, and two phonos for my backing tracks. I have all my own backline, and a Samson transmitter/receiver system so I can serenade :)
Yes, we can be self contained. We bring our own PA system to some of our gigs, and can use the DJ'S equipment/in house PA
We need to know any directions that will help us find the venue and find the right place to load in our equipment. We’d also need to be informed if there’s a sound limiter in the venue.
Yes, we’re happy to play music from Spotify before, after and between our sets. We’re happy to choose the music ourselves or let the client choose the music.
We performed as backing band for Rene Zellwiger in the film JUDY. This was filmed at the hackney empire, which I love performing at. I also performed for Nigella Lawson, Ralph Feinnes, Martine McCutcheon, and a whole host of stars, at the BAFTA after show party.
David Garrett, Andre Rieu, Nigel Kennedy, Jimi Hendrix, Vanessa Mae, Lyndsay Stirling. Their music makes people and dance :)
Started gigging in the concert hall, and also in an italian restaurant where the music evenings would go on till two or three in the morning! Very unusual for the UK.
All, I love everything from enormous bollywood weddings, to intimate moments.
Typically 2 or 3x45minute sets. I arrive a minimum of 90 minutes before to set up and sound check.
Yep, we need some form of shelter and a power supply
We can learn specific songs before the event. The clients are welcome to pick a set list from our repertoire or let us choose the music for them.
They are surprised how romantic and also later on how dancie our music can be
BAFTA, Phantom of the Opera, Really Useful Theatre Company, The Almeida Theatre, London, Glastonbury, Savoy Hotel, BAFTA film awards, 30 weddings so far this financial year, Edward Sharp and the magnetic Zeros (Rough Trade). Another band 'Ghosts of December' including at the Shrewsbury Folk Festival' in August 2012.
Albert Hall
Her Majesties Theatre
The Savoy
Harrods
The Almeida Theatre
Whyndam's Theatre
Park Lane Hotel
Hackney Empire
Warner Hotels
Mayfair Wedding Venue & Meridian Grand
Royal Nawab
Aqua Park Kuşadası
To Kentron Oneirion, Chios, Greece
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
Burns Night
Christmas Party
New Year's Eve
Classical
Film / TV
Musical Theatre
Medieval / Early Music
1920s Music
1930s Music
1940s Music
1950s Music
1960s Music
1970s Music
1980s Music
1990s Music
2000s+ Music
Folk
Bluegrass
Irish Rock
Traditional Irish Folk
Jazz
Blues
Cabaret
Christmas
Church Music
Techno
Ibiza Club
Gospel
Easy Listening
Background Music
Country
Pop
Acoustic
Covers
Disco
Funk
Hip Hop
Tribute
Vintage
Rock
Britpop
Classic Rock
Heavy Metal
Indie
PAT tested
Instrumental
100% acoustic (no power)
Public liability insurance
Will travel internationally
PA / sound system included
Uses backing tracks