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2 x1hr sets£750
3 x 1hr sets£850
Ceremony & 2 x 1hr sets£900

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Grapevines Duo are a Bristol-based Motown duo, offering a variety of tasteful and atmospheric music including Soul, Jazz and R&B classics. Lucy and Toby have both been performing professionally for four years and are able to perform and adapt to a more relaxed setting when necessary. You can expect hits from legends such as Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross and The Temptations.


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10 / 101

Location

Based in Bristol, Bristol

Will travel up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 5 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.

Motown:

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye

Baby Love - The Supremes

Dancing in The Street - Martha Reeves

Don't You Worry Bout A Thing - Stevie Wonder

For Once in My Life - Stevie Wonder

How Sweet It Is - Marvin Gaye

I Heard it Through the Grapevine - Marvin Gaye

I Can't Help Myself - The Four Tops

I Just Called To Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder

I Want You Back - The Jackson 5

I Wish - Stevie Wonder

Isn’t She Lovely - Stevie Wonder

Let’s Get it On - Marvin Gaye

My Cherrie Amour - Stevie Wonder

My Girl - The Temptations

My Guy - Mary Wells

Please Mr Postman - The Marveletes

Reach Out I’ll Be There - The Four Tops

Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder

Sexual Healing - Marvin Gaye

Stop In The Name Of Love - The Supremes

Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder

You Are The Sunshine of My Life - Stevie Wonder

You Can’t Hurry Love - The Supremes

You've Really Got A hold On Me - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

Soul/Funk/R&B:

A Sunday Kind of Love - Etta James

All Night Long - Lionel Richie

Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers

At Last - Etta James

B-A-B-Y - Carla Thomas

Baby Now That I’ve Found You - The Foundations

Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations

Bring It On Home to Me - Sam Cooke

Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You - Frankie Vallie

Come Away With Me - Norah Jones

Cupid - Sam Cooke

Dock Of the Bay - Otis Redding

Easy - The Commodores

Feel Like Makin’ Love - Roberta Flack

Give Me the Night - George Benson

Hallelujah I love Her So - Ray Charles

Higher and Higher - Jackie Wilson

Human Nature - Michael Jackson

I Get The Sweetest Feeling - Jackie Wilson

I Just Want To Make Love To You - Etta James

It’s A Shame - The Spinners

Just the Two of Us - Grover Washington

Let’s Stay Together - Al Green

Lovely Day - Bill Withers

Moondance - Van Morrison

Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin/Carol King

Rescue Me - Fontella Bass

Rock With You - Michael Jackson

Say A little Prayer - Aretha Franklin

Stand By Me - Otis Redding

The Look of Love

These Arms Of Mine - Otis Redding

Tired of Being Alone - Al Green

When A Man Loves A Woman - Percy Sledge

Wonderful World - Sam Cooke

Jazz Standards:

All of Me

All The Thing You Are

Autumn Leaves

Black Coffee

Blue Skies

Dream A Little Dream

East of the Sun (West of the Moon)

Fever

Fly Me to the Moon

How High The Moon

I Got Rhythm

It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)

Like Someone in Love

L-O-V-E

Mean To Me

Misty

Moon River

My Funny Valentine

Slow Boat to China

Summertime

Tea for Two

Christmas:

Santa Baby

Blue Christmas

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve

It’s Beginning To Look a Lot Like Christmas

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

We do require 2 x 13 amp power sockets as well 1 parking space.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes, we’re completely self contained. We bring our own PA system to all of our gigs as well as a simple lighting rig.


What information do you require about a venue?

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.


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

Yes absolutely. Just provide us with a playlist of your choice or we can choose some appropriate music for you event.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Individually and together we have performed at amazing venues such as Armada House, Clevedon Hall, The Galimaufry & The Canteen.


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

We’re hugely inspired by our Motown favourites such as Marvin Gaye, Stevie wonder, Dianna Ross. Alongside our jazz influences such as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday & Joe Pass


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

We started gigging whilst at university and our performances developed from there. Since we started we’ve performed at hundreds of weddings, parties and events across the UK and beyond.


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

We love playing at all sorts of events but weddings are our favourite! The guests are always happy and it’s easy to get them dancing.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

We usually need about 1.5 hours before the performance time to set up and soundcheck. We usually perform 2 x 1hr sets.


Are you happy to perform outside?

We’re happy to play outside but we ask for shade, a flat level surface and a power supply close to the performance area.


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

For all weddings, we offer one song outside of our repertoire of your choice, included in the price.
There is a fee of £65 for each song you would like extra, to account for rehearsal times, etc.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Previous customers would describe us as tasteful and atmospheric.


Can you learn song requests before the event?

For all weddings, we offer a first dance of your choice, included in the price.

There is a fee of £65 for each song you would like extra, to account for rehearsal times, etc.


Will the singer be the same as who I see in the videos?

Lucy is our ever reliable Lead Vocalist/Saxophone extraordinaire. Expect her come rain or shine!

But additionally, we do have pre-audititioned 'dep' musicians available in case a band member falls ill or is unavailable. Making sure the show can go ahead is everything to us, and so this helps to ensure there will never be a last-minute catastrophe.


What if my timings change after I've booked you?

If your timings change after booking, just let us know as soon as possible. We'll do our best to accommodate your new schedule, whether it's adjusting our set times or helping with any other logistical details. If the changes affect our availability, we’ll work with you to find the best solution that keeps everything running smoothly.

Recent Clients

The Grapevines Duo has performed for these clients:

Clevedon Hall (Wedding)

Kin House (Wedding)

The Stable

Inglefest

Venues

The Grapevines Duo has performed at these venues:

Clevedon Hall

The Rising Sun

Eldon House

The Stable

Kin House

The Red Lion

Hope & Anchor

The Plough

Middleton Lodge

Preston Court

More Info

Events types:

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

Genres:

Jazz

Motown

R&B

Soul

Features:

Will travel internationally

Female vocalist

Public liability insurance

DJ / background music options

Instrumental

PAT tested

Lighting system included

PA / sound system included

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