Rick and Rowen Entertainments Professional Wedding Pianist, Organist & Event Musician — Live & DJ Music

"We need a performance space of at least 8 meters x 5 meters. We require 2 x 13 amp power sockets and 1 parking space."

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

"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 before as I am a DJ as well, after and between our sets. We’re happy to choose the music ourselves or let the client choose the music."

175 years of Cunard - resident pianist at thistle hotel Liverpool

"My taste in music is wonderfully eclectic – I draw inspiration from a huge range of genres and artists. I've been most influenced by the soulful storytelling of Elton John, the dynamic showmanship of Freddie Mercury, the intricate harmonies of the Beatles, and the timeless elegance of Nina Simone. As a performer, I admire anyone who can evoke deep emotion with just a few notes.

Choosing a favourite artist is nearly impossible, but if I had to pick, I’d say Whitney Houston – not just for her music, but for her fearless reinvention, theatricality, and emotional depth.

The greatest song of all time? For me, it's 'Bohemian Rhapsody.' It’s bold, dramatic, genre-defying, and emotionally charged – everything I aspire to bring into my performances." it also came out on the day that I was born

**“I’ve been a working musician for many years now, with experience spanning weddings, funerals, care homes, parties, and formal concerts. I play both piano and organ, and I also DJ and provide background or feature entertainment for a wide range of events.

My journey began in churches and community settings, where I first played organ and piano for local events and services. Word of mouth quickly helped me grow, and soon I was being asked to perform at weddings and private events. From there, I expanded into DJ work and care home entertainment, combining my musical versatility with a real love of connecting with people.

Now, I run a full-time music business — Richard Ellis Hawley Music / Rick & Rowen Entertainments — offering everything from solo performances to full-day wedding packages. My work is all about bringing joy, passion, and professionalism to every setting, whether it’s a quiet memorial or a lively birthday celebration.”**

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."

A: I perform for weddings, funerals, christenings, memorials, private parties, and corporate functions.

A: I cover classical, pop, jazz, hymns, showtunes, and more. I’m happy to tailor the music to suit your occasion

"We normally arrive 1 hour in advance to set up. We’re happy to cater for our customer's needs to suit the audience.

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

"We can get specific songs before the event but we have no limit . The clients are welcome to pick a set list from our repertoire or let us choose the music for them."

Previous customers would describe us as a well organised "set up" that caters for the occasion

A: Yes, I have a professional Yamaha keyboard with quality backing sounds for venues without instruments.