Covid or Lockdown Musicians in the Chilterns for hire
Live Music Booking Service for Your Party, Wedding or Event from - Midsummer Music - the music people
An incredibly talented violinist with years of experience performing all over the globe, Simon prides himself on the quality of his performance; he will play exactly what you want to hear, not arrive with a set list like other musicians. He will communicate with you and ask for a list of pieces you want to hear and then locate or arrange them himself. He has a library of some 30,000 songs and pieces. A fantastic option for small gatherings in the Chilterns.
Simon can also add a touch of class to birthday parties, anniversary celebrations and corpor ...show more
Yvonne performs a set of songs made famous by some of the Great ‘Jazz Divas’ Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Peggy Lee, Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughan. Yvonne also has a set of Doris Day songs, interspersed with the incredible story of her life and career. Ideal for music for lockdown events in the Chilterns.
Simon has played at prestigious venues such as Royal Festival Hall (solo concerto), the Dorchester and the Ritz Hotel, London, as well as UK national radio broadcasts. Great if you're looking for special music in the Chilterns and your numbers need to be limited. His Versatile repertoire covers everything from Bollywood to Broadway, and your Classics, Classical and Modern Hits. He is available to take requests - your music for your day, no set lists here! Fully self-contained with a Yamaha stage piano if required.
Blessed with perfect pitch and able to play the piano since the age of f ...show more
Geoff has been playing and teaching guitar professionally for over 30 years. Over these years, he has travelled as a working (session) musician across the UK and Europe.
Geoff started his professional guitar playing career in bands that worked in London night clubs and most of the city's leading hotels. A great choice if your the Chilterns wedding has been affected by coronavirus. He was also employed as a session guitarist working in numerous recording studios. He then spent a year in Sweden playing lead guitar with one of Scandinavia's top groups whose recording of ' ...show more
Marlene is a jazz, blues and swing singer from the St Albans area. A fantastic option for small gatherings in the Chilterns. With songs from artists such as Billie Holiday, Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald, Michael Buble, Frank Sinatra and many more. Marlene's style is ideal for elegant functions or as background music for weddings, such as when the meal is being served.
James is a guitarist of distinction whose appreciation for music of all styles makes him a well rounded and interesting player. Ideal for music for lockdown events in the Chilterns. He began his training on the classical guitar at the age of 7 and was a multi instrumentalist by his teens, participating in choral singing, playing the piano as well as the violin. While completing a Bachelor of Music in popular music performance he discovered a love for jazz and specifically the art of jazz guitar arrangements. Previous notable performances around ...show more
Michael is a jazz pianist offering enchanting background music for weddings and private parties. Great if you're looking for special music in the Chilterns and your numbers need to be limited. Influenced by the swing piano style of 40’s Jazz, Michael incorporates stride and walking tenths into his playing, mixed with more modern voicings to give the songs a rich, full sound.
Whether it’s a summer garden party or a swish evening function, Michael can give it that extra sparkle.
As part of a jazz duo, Michael has performed extensively in the UK and France.
This string trio are a professional group of musicians specialising in providing music for both formal and informal functions such as weddings, civil ceremonies and parties. They have a wide experience of performing background music for a wide range of events. A great choice if your the Chilterns wedding has been affected by coronavirus. The string quartet are happy to offer advice on choice of music and if required, tailor the music to suit all tastes. They have played at many well known venues including Goodwood House, Tylney Hall, Sopwell House, Wentworth and Kew Gard ...show more
Richie has played for Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey Macy Gray, and many more. The silky sound of Saxophone will make any drinks reception or social gathering a joyous occasion. He playsboth Soprano and Tenor sax over high quality backing tracks. A fantastic option for small gatherings in the Chilterns. With the use of his Saxophone and professional backing music, Richie is able to provide you with a wide selection of music chosen to create a relaxing atmosphere and easy listening for that perfect occasion, at the fraction of the cost of a full band.
Formed from a very experienced Quartet a String Duo is available to provide music at weddings, christenings, parties, dinners, corporate functions and similar occasions. Ideal for music for lockdown events in the Chilterns. Each programme is individually tailored to the client's requirements, and the string duo's repertoire covers all styles and periods of music, from classical, popular and Palm Court to the Beatles, Gershwin, Cole Porter and Ragtime..
The original ensemble was formed in 1988 and has been in great demand ever since, playing a ...show more