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Bobby Keys

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Multi-genre Pianist and Keybordist who has covered over 250 weddings, funerals , theatres corporate events. Will wow your guests !
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Croydon
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Bobby is an accomplished pianist / keyboardist and Commercial Finance professional from Shirley, Greater London. He started playing piano from the age of 7 where He attended Archbishop Lanfranc and Langley Park Grammar School for Boys studying Music and Business/IT studied up until A Level whilst performing in numerous venues within the UK, Ireland and Scotland including Camden Roundhouse, Fairfield Halls, The Queens Crown Estate in Isle of Wight, Sheffield, Brixton and Crystal Palace Summer Festival. He has also worked in the studio as an instrumentalist with various artists including Alien and Scarlett Lee from X Factor, Conor Maynard, Big Narstie, Junior Andre, Jermaine Riley, remixes for BBC Radio One, Loick Essien, Elena Flurry, Jax Jones and N Dubz. With his multi genre capabilities and technical skills – he also regularly works with his local church – Diadem Ministries, function band Sleeke Chix, Soul 75 , Rock chick Divda and three Gospel Choirs where he performs in weddings, birthday parties, funerals, private and corporate events . He has most recently performed with the Soulstation theatre shows and Sister sledge Tribute where many hits from the Soul and Motown era are showcased to the public across the UK.

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Bobby's Reviews

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Wura A
29 days ago, for a Private event in 31 St Thomas St
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I booked Bobby to play at a Valentine’s Day event, and he was fantastic from start to finish. He was professional throughout the booking process and always prompt in responding to my enquiries. On the day, he arrived punctually, dressed appropriately for the occasion, and came fully prepared with all his equipment and the necessary documents requested by the venue. He’s a highly skilled musician with a wide repertoire that suited the atmosphere perfectly. I will definitely be booking him again and recommending him to others. Wura

Bobby's Song list

Respect - Aretha Franklin
Despacito - Justin Bieber/Louis Fonsi
PYT - Michael Jackson
Smooth Criminal - Michael Jackson
Never too Much - Luther Vandross
All I want for Christmas - Mariah Carey
Last Christmas - Wham
Midnight Train to Georgia - Gladys Knight
If I was your woman - Gladys Knight
RESPECT - Aretha Franklin
Your song - Elton John
Ain’t no way - Aretha Franklin
Sway - Michael Buble
Dancing in the Moonlight - Toploader
September - Earth, Wind and Fire
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
Fastlove - George Michael
Never too Much - Luther Vandross
All Night Long - Lionel Richie
I want it that way - Backstreet Boys
Le Onde - Ludovico Enaudi
Relight my Fire - Take that feat Lulu
Free from Desire - Gala
Sweet Dreams - Annie Lennox
I wanna dance with somebody - Whitney Houston
I’ll always love you - Whitney Houston
Your love is my love - Whitney Houston
Let it Be - Cliff Richard
Let’s Groove - Earth , Wind and Fire
Somebody Else’s Guy - Jocelyn Brown
Rock with you - Michael Jackson
Man in the mirror - Michael Jackson
Give me the night - George Benson
Paradise - Coldplay
Call me Maybe - Carly Jae Repsen
Hot Stuff - Donna Summer
Best of my love - The Emotions
Thinking of You - Sister Sledge (F)
Hang On In there baby - Johnny Bristol
It Takes Two - Marvin Gaye and Kim West (D)
Celebration - Kool and the Gang (M)
Higher and Higher - Jackie Wilson (M)
Night to Remember - Shalamar
Lovely Day - Bill Withers (M)
Let's Stay Together - Al Green (M+F)
Signed Sealed Delivered - Stevie W (M)
You Can’t Hurry Love - Supremes (F)
Uptight - Stevie W (M)
To Be Real - Cheryl Lynn (F)
Rose Royce - Car Wash (F)
Boogie Wonderland - Earth wind and fire and the emotions (M+F)
Proud Mary - Tina T
Disco Inferno - Trammps
Aint Nobody - Chaka Khan (F)
All Night Long - Lionel Richie (M)
We Are Family - Sister Sledge (F)
All american Girls - Sister Sledge
Voules Vouz - Abba
Greatest Dancer - Sister Sledge
Freak Out - Le Chic
Get Lucky - Daft punk ft Pharell
I'm So Excited - Pointer Sisters (F)
Happy - Pharell
The Wedding Song - Bach
Mirror - Justin Timberlake
Someone like you - Adele
Setting fire to the rain - Adele
Hello - Adele
We Belong Together - Mariah Carey
Christmas Carols
And many other songs of genres listed in my profile as requested but open to discussions

Bobby's Prices

Last updated: 2026

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

Standard Prices
DurationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£112.50
Up to 1 hour£187.50
Up to 2 hours£312.50
Up to 3 hours£375
Packages
Wedding ceremony2 hours
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£281.25
Drinks reception2 hours
Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception
£312.50
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner2 hours
- 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.
£375
Customer questions

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

I will always try my best to be flexible to ensure a smooth event running . If timings do change , please do let me know

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Absolutely . I can offer this service for free via my laptop and alternatively if a DJ is required after my performance . This can be arranged separately

How much time do you need to set up?

Set up time will be 15 - 20 min and this includes a PA from my side . I tend to arrive at a venue one hour before performance time

If I have a piano at my venue, are you happy to perform on that?

Yes if the venue permits and allows I will be happy to perform on the piano provided

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

My Set list is derived from numerous performances and what works to enhance the guest mood and atmosphere . Happy to have a discusssion and make sure we find what works for your event .

Are you able to bring your own piano or keyboard?

I have my own keyboard (61 keys) , which is insured and happy to provide with a keyboard stand

Can you learn song requests before the event?

If the song isn’t apart of my standard set list , there may be a chance that I may already know it . Special songs can be learnt on request if you are happy for us to do so
Musicianship
Genres:
Motown, Acoustic, Pop, Covers, R&B, Soul, Top 40, Tribute, Funk, Ambient pop, Hip Hop, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, EDM, Film / TV music, Experimental
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Instruments:
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Recording session, Concert, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Composer, Perfect pitch
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