Acoustic duo

6 Strings & a Cello

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About 6 Strings & a Cello

Be captivated by the incredibly beautiful sound created by the cello and guitar! Perfect for creating a dreamy atmosphere at your wedding.
Acoustic duo
London
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6Strings&aCello is a cello and guitar duo. Gavie (the guitarist), an Afro-Ukrainian, was raised and trained in Uganda. His playing is soulful and organic and is strongly influenced by African contemporary/jazz music. He plays a mixture of Pop, Soul, Jazz, Rock and other contemporary music. Abbie – the cellist, born and raised in London, studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and has a strong classical upbringing. Growing up in a multicultural city and thanks to her mixed African/European heritage, her style is quite versatile and she creates a powerful, sonorous cello sound. Together, we have formed 6Strings&aCello, an exciting fusion of two quite different styles coming together to produce a unique and captivating sound. At the moment, we mostly focus on creating our own versions of a variety of songs from different genres, including R&B, Soul, Jazz, Pop and Soft Rock.

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Experienced: 5 bookings through Encore
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Musicianship
Genres:
Acoustic, Pop, Covers, Jazz, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Classical
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Event types:
Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party
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6 Strings & a Cello's Song list

R&B/Soul
Best Part - Daniel Caesar
I Have Nothing – Whitney Houston
By Your Side - Sade
Lay Me Down – Sam Smith
Nothing’s Gonna Change – Glenn Medeiros
Stand By Me – Ben E. King
I Look To You – Whitney Houston
You are Not Alone – Michael Jackson
Every Time You Touch Me – Diana Ross
Sweetest Taboo - Sade
Lovely Day - Bill Withers
Pop/Soul
My Love is Your Love - Whitney Houston
Careless Whisper – George Michael
I’m Not the Only One – Sam Smith
You are the Reason – Callum Scott
Make you Feel My Love - Adele
Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley
So Beautiful – Chris de Burgh
Easy on Me – Adele
Get Lucky – Pharrell Williams
Yesterday – The Beatles
Man In the Mirror – Michael Jackson
Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
Human Nature – Michael Jackson
Dance With Somebody – Whitney Houston
How Long will I Love you – Ellie Goulding
Can’t Take My Eyes off You – Frankie Valli
More Than Words - Westlife
Save Your Tears - The Weeknd
Payphone - Maroon 5
Jazz
What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstong
Autumn Leaves – Joseph Kosma
Girl From Ipanema – Antônio Carlos Jobim
Tequila – The Champs
Soft Rock
How Deep Is Your Love - Beegees
Right Here Waiting – Richard Marx
Eternal Flame – The Bangles
Baby Can I Hold You – Tracy Chapman
Sacrifice – Elton John
Love Will Keep us Alive - Eagles
You’re Beautiful – James Blunt
Yellow - Coldplay
You’re My Best Friend - Queen
I Want To Hold Your Hand - Beatles
Your Song - Elton John
Reggae
One Love – Bob Marley
Three Little Birds – Bob Marley
Kingston Town – UB40
You Caught My Eye – Judy Boucher
I Can Recall – Glen Washington
Don’t Worry Be Happy – Bobby McFerrin
Christmas Songs
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas
O Holy Night
Santa Baby
Mary Did You Know
Silent Night
Feliz Navidad
Away in a Manger
All I Want for Christmas is You
Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

Yes! Gavie can use an acoustic guitar instead of his jazz/electric guitar. We can also add vocals (as we both sing), and piano.

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

We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let us know.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually set up about 1 to 1.5 hours before the performance time. As soon as our PA is set up we can provide a free playlist service to help set the atmosphere and get your guests ready for our live performance!

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Yes of course!

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, absolutely!

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

We will happily learn up to 3 songs for your special day. There is no extra fee for this!

6 Strings & a Cello's Prices

Last updated: 2024

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£450
Up to 2 hours£525
Up to 3 hours£600
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6 Strings & a Cello's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Lilly H
7 months ago
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5 out of 5

Gavie & Abbie were amazing!! They played beautifully during our drinks reception for our wedding and made the day even more special. Thank you!!!

Reply from 6 Strings & a Cello
7 months ago

We loved playing at your wedding! Such a beautiful venue and such lovely people :) Congratulations again!

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Sarah H
11 months ago
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5 out of 5

Gavie and Abbie has been great at communicating. Since Abbie wasn't available due to illness, Abbie organised Marianne to take her place and she was also very professional. They were very accommodating and are comfortable with playing some song request (one Chinese song) which I was really happy with. Thank you Abbie, Gavie and Marianne xoxo

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Rosanna C
1 year ago
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5 out of 5

This wonderful duo made my Mothers birthday party so special. They were kind, punctual, professional and even learnt a new song just for her with little notice (even though they have a large large list of songs). They communicated with me whilst booking, again and again before the event. I’m so grateful to you both, thank you so much. Rosanna

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Rafael F
3 months ago, for a Christmas party in Walthamstow
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5 out of 5

6 Strings & a Cello are an amazing duo that I've booked for several events, including Queens Jubilee afternoon tea and Christmas gatherings. They play a mix of modern and classic music flawlessly. I will continue to work with them in future and would definitely recommend them for any occasion.

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Jakiya R
8 months ago, for a Wedding in Morden Hall Rd
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5 out of 5

Hey Gavie and Abbie! I just wanted to send a huge thank you for playing at our wedding a couple of weeks ago! ☺️ It was absolutely amazing to hear the song requests being played during our ceremony and it honestly sounded so perfect and beautiful. ❤️ I’m really glad we had booked with you and wishing you both all the best! Thanks again!

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