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Abbie James
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About Abbie James
Multi-genre versatile Violinist !
Played at numerous weddings, parties, events and concerts at Hammersmith Apollo, The Dorchester..
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Abbie James' Reviews
From Encore customers:
CB
Chris B
6 months ago
HG
Hristiana G
9 months ago
MC
Mark C
10 months ago
SW
Sharon W
10 months ago
From other customers:
AR
Abi R
2 months ago, for a Wedding in Blacknest Rd
DD
Dominic D
5 months ago, for a Wedding proposal in Aylesbury
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10 gigs
Experienced: 10 bookings through Encore
Saved the day!
Booked for an Encore gig with less than 24 hours’ notice
2nd Anniversary
This act has been working with Encore for over 2 years
Abbie James' Song list
Slow pop : These work really well before a ceremony, as ceremony songs.
Rhianna: Diamonds
Adele: Easy on me
Aretha Franklin: I say a little prayer
Ruth b: The Vow
Adele: Skyfall
Sam Smith: Latch
Ellie Goulding: Still falling for you
Des’sree: Kissing you
Moon river
Stand by me
Greatest showman: Rewrite the stars
Ruth b: Slow fade
Avicci: Wake me up (acoustic version)
Ariana Grande: Almost in never enough
Bruno Mars: When I was your man
Bruno Mars: Just the way you are
Adele: All I ask
Lady gaga: Shallow
Etta James: At last
Megan Trainor: Like I’m gonna lose you
Freya Ridings: Lost Without You
Beyonce: Halo
Elton John: Can you feel the love tonight
Adele: Hello
John Legend: All of me
Coldplay: Yellow
Ed Sheeran: I see fire
Ellie Goulding: Your Song
Sia: Titanium (acoustic version)
Christina Perry: A thousand years
Christina Aguilera: Say something
Ariana Grande: Somewhere over the rainbow
Rhianna: Stay
Alicia Keys: If I aint got you
Greatest Showman: Million Dreams
Cohen: Halleluja
Adele: Make you feel my love
Louis Armstrong: What a wonderful world
Ed Sheeran: Kiss me
John Legend: God only knows
Jason Mark: I won’t give up
Ed Sheeran: Thinking out loud
George Michael: I can’t make you love me
Justin Bieber: 10,000 hours
Sigala: Came here for love (acoustic version)
Calum Scott: You are the reason
Ruelle: I get to love you
Clinton Kane: I guess I’m in love
Ella Eyre: We don’t have to take our clothes off
Labrinth: Beneath Your Beautiful
Stevie wonder: You are the sunshine of my life
Upbeat: These work great for exit of ceremony, drinks reception, dessert to get the party started.
Totes: Dance monkey
Coldplay: Viva la vida
Dua Lipa: Levitating
Clean bandit: Rather be
Camilla Cabello: Senorita
Chaka Khan: Ain’t Nobody
Beyonce: Crazy in love
Michael Jackson: Love never felt so good
Justin bieber: Peaches
Natalie Cole: This will be an everlasting love
Candi station: Young hearts run free
Ben E King: Stand by me
Bill withers: Lovely day
Diana Ross: I’m coming out
Sister sledge: We are family
Camilla Cabello: Havana
Black eyed peas: I gotta feeling
Stevie wonder: Signed sealed delivered
Daft punk: Get lucky
Due Lipa: One kiss
Pharell: Happy
Ed Sheeran: Shape of you
Queen: Dont stop me now
Britney Spears: Toxic
Drake: One dance
Rhianna: Take care
Usher: U Remind Me
Chaka Demus: Murder she wrote
Dua Lipa: Potion
Sigala: Stay the night
Ella Eyre: Came here for love
Due lipa: Cold heart
Michael Jackson: Love never felt so good
Joel Corry: Head & Heart
Mr Probz: Waves
Swedish house Mafia: Dont you worry child
Becky hill: Wish you well
Earth wind and fire: September
Queen: Youre my best friend
Queen: Crazy little thing called love
Michael Jackson: Rock with you
Michael Jackson: Smooth criminal
Bruno Mars: Marry you
Jessie J: Bang bang
Avicci: Hey brother
Taylor Swift: Shake it off
Coldplay: A sky full of stars
Shapeshifters: Lola’s theme
Coldplay: Adventure of a lifetime
The emotions: best of my love
Ariana grande: Thank you next
Lf system: Afraid to feel
Esme :Ily (I love you baby)
Dua lipa: Dont start now
CKay: love nwantity
Abbie James' Prices
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
Performance duration | Price | |
Short performance (up to 15 min) | £187.50 | |
Up to 1 hour | £250 | |
Up to 2 hours | £331.25 | |
Up to 3 hours | £412.50 |
Packages
Wedding ceremony
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£200
Drinks reception
Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception
£300
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner
- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
- 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception.
- 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served.
£700
Customer questions
Do you have different line-up options?
I can offer string duo, trio and quartet bookings. (Higher fees)
I can also offer dj live bookings with dj, electric violin and sax (higher fees)
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
I try my best to be as flexible as possible.
How much time do you need to set up?
I usually set up an hour before the start
Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?
Yes absolutely!
I will also play any of your requests not on the list as long as it has been sent to me 3 weeks before
Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?
Yes
Can you learn specific pieces before the event?
Yes, as long as I receive it at least 3 weeks before
Musicianship
Genres:
Pop, Christmas, Traditional church music, Classical, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Early music, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Electronic, Ambient, Garage, Ibiza club, House, Drum 'n' Bass, Folk, Easy listening, Light music, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Americana, Covers, Disco, Funk, Funk rock, Hip Hop, Karaoke, Motown, R&B, Soul, Top 40, Tribute, Vintage, Afrobeat, Bollywood, Jewish music
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Event types:
Bar / Club / Venue event, Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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