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About Irving

Fun and talented multi-instrumentalist and vocalist! Anything from musical theatre to opera to singer songwriter and acoustic gigs.

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Singing pianist

Stroud

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Hey there! My name is Cez (Carey Irving) and I am a 26 year old performing musician, entertainer and singersongwriter! I am based in the South-West and have a multitude of different ways to entertain. As a trained pianist, singer and guitarist, I have been honing my skills as a cover artist over the Covid plague and I am super excited to debut my two brand new sets - UPBEAT and Wedding. My pub gigs are all about fun, song alongs and childlike nostalgia for anything from Alicia Keys to Fleetwood Mac and Britney! I love taking pop and rock covers and performing them with a completely new light (my personal favourites are Holding Out for a Hero and Video Killed the Radio Star). As a classically trained soloist (opera and piano) I am also able to easily play background music for restaurants or cafes / coffee shops etc and I also have lots of original material, should that be something you might be interested in. I'd love any feedback on my promotional package and please feel free to get in touch with questions about fees and arrangements for events! I hope you have a great day and please go to my media to check out my show reels! Irving Music (Carey)

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5 gigs

Experienced: 5 bookings through Encore

Musicianship

Genres:

Cabaret, Acoustic, Classical, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Early music, Fanfare, Musical theatre, Opera, Renaissance, Jazz, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Pop, Ambient pop, Covers, Funk, Vintage, Film / TV music, Blues, Modern jazz, Swing, Scottish music, Christmas, Contemporary Christian, Traditional church music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1920s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Folk, Folk rock, Irish rock, Ceilidh, Country, Traditional Scottish folk, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional English folk, Gospel, Easy listening, Originals, Light music, Motown, Tribute, Top 40, Soul, Alternative rock, Rock, Indie, Progressive rock, Synth rock, Classic rock, French music, German music, Italian music, Electronic, Ambient, EDM, House, Jazz fusion, Experimental, Americana, Disco, Funk rock, Karaoke, Pop rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Hard rock, World music

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Instruments:

Singing pianist, Singing guitarist, Singer (soprano), Singer, Piano, Oboe, Guitar, Keyboard, Composer, Conductor, Musical director, Opera singer, Repetiteur, Singing waiter, Synthesiser, Ukulele

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Event types:

Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Private event, Charity event, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Virtual event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Concert, Cruise

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Other skills:

Fluent sight-reader, Repetiteur, Perfect pitch, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Singing teaching, Composition teaching, Arranger, Composer, Lyricist, Songwriter, Accompanist, Audio engineer, Producer, Transcription, Actor, Fluent improviser, Music therapy, Musicologist

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Irving's Song list

1000 Years - Christina Perri

How long will I love you - Ellie Goulding

Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder

Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol

A Thousand Miles - Vanessa Carlton

Ordinary Day - Vanessa Carlton

She Will be Loved - Maroon Five

Beautiful - James Blunt

Words Fail - Ben Platt

Book of Love - Peter Gabriel

Don't wanna Miss a Thing - Aerosmith

Hello - Lionel Richie

Grow - Frances

Absolutely Smitten - Dodie

Turning Tables - Adele

Someone Like You - Adele

When we were young - Adele

Make you Feel My Love - Adele Cover

Time after Time - Cyndi Lauper

Promise Me - Beverley Craven

Cannonball - Damien Rice

Dear No One - Tori Kelly

Violet Hill - Coldplay

Clocks - Coldplay

The Scientist - Coldplay

Yellow - Coldplay

Everyone's Waiting - Missy Higgins

Before He Cheats - Carrie Underwood

Life is a Highway - Rascal Flatts

Complicated - Avril Lavigne

When You're Gone - Avril Lavigne

You Belong With Me - Taylor Swift

Love Story - Taylor Swift

Cool Girl - Dodie

Dreams - Fleetwood Mac

Oh, Daddy - Fleetwood Mac

Songbird - Fleetwood Mac

Steer - Missy Higgins

Watering Hole - Missy Higgins

Let Light be Light - Lizzy McAlpine

Pancakes for Dinner - Lizzy McAlpine

Salvation - Gabrielle Alpin

Luka - Suzanne Vega

Some Journey - Suzanne Vega

Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus

Breakfast at Tiffany's - Deep Blue Something

Fix You - Coldplay

Iris - The Goo Goo Dolls

Put Your Records On - Corinne Bailey Rae

Bad Romance - Lady Gaga

Grow as we Go - Ben Platt

I don't wanna miss a thing - Aerosmith

Hello - Lionel Richie

Boston - Augustana

Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison

Torn - Natalie Imbruglia

Fuel up - Stornoway

Last Hope - Paramore

The Look of Love - Dusty Springfield

Winter - Tori Amos

Hello - Adele

Turning Tables - Adele

Someone like you - Adele

Madison - Orla Gartland

God and Satan - Biffy Clyro

Friendly Fire - Holly Humberstone

Kiss from a rose - Seal

Flesh and Bone - Sammy Rae and the Friends

When I'm alone - Lissie

Falling - Jamie McDell

Black Horse and a Cherry Tree - KT Tunstall

Video killed the radio star - the Buggles

Creep - Radiohead

Ain't no sunshine - bill Withers

Wait for the moment - vulfpeck

All about tonight - pixie Lott

Woman to woman - Beverley craven

I wanna dance with somebody - Whitney Houston

Holding out for a hero - Bonnie Tyler

Every time we touch - cascada

Running up that hill - Kate Bush

Babooshka - Kate Bush

Feeling good - Nina Simone

Love song - Sara Bareilles

Ain't nobody - Chaka Kahn

Titanium - Sia

Somewhere only we know - Keane

Bedshaped - Keane

This is the last time - Keane

Viva la Vida - Coldplay

Clocks - Coldplay

Sewn - the feeling

All of me - John Legend

Rolling in the deep - Adele

Shine - Take That

Here comes the rain again - the Eurythmics

No more I love yous - Annie Lennox

Black and gold - Sam sparro

Mercy - Duffy

Valerie - Zutons

Blame it on the boogie - Jackson Five

Unwritten - Natasha Bedingfield

Suddenly I see - KT Tunstall

How will I know - Whitney Houston

Dancing in the moonlight - Toploader

Closer to fine - The Indigo Girls

Disney girls - beach boys

Elvis Ain't Dead - Scouting for Girls

She's so lovely - Scouting for Girls

Fame - Irene Cara

Goodbye Mr A - the Hoosiers

Half the world away - Oasis

Numb - Linkin Park

What I've done - Linkin Park

Valentines day - Linkin Park

Hands Held High - Linkin Park

Girls and Boys - Good Charlotte

Diary of Jane - Breaking Benjamin

I can't make you love me - Bonnie Raitt

If I ain't got you - Alicia Keys

Empire state of mind - Alicia Keys

Killing me softly - Roberta Flack

When you were young - The Killers

Mr Brightside - The Killers

Iris - the Googoo Dolls

No surprises - Radiohead

One day like this - Elbow

Piano Man - Billy Joel

She's always a woman - Billy Joel

Both sides now - Joni Mitchell

Rule the world - Take that

Scar - Missy Higgins

Everyone's waiting - Missy Higgins

Set me on fire - Missy Higgins

All for believing - Missy Higgins

Somebody to Love - Queen

Don't stop me now - Queen

Toms Diner - Suzanne Vega

Video Games - Lana Del Ray

Best - Theo Katzman

What did you mean (when you said love) - Theo Katzman

Wisemen - James Blunt

You're beautiful - James Blunt

Original material -

Half love lies - original

If I were a tree - original

Just not our time - original

Home is where the heart is - original

Citrine - original

flowers (Ramona) - original

Tired and Wired - original

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Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

The way that I communicate when I sing, I have a very emotional voice which makes for very moving and intimate performances.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Countless venues, from churches and cathedrals to cellar bars and wedding receptions.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Tori Kelly, Dodie, Tessa Violet, Vanessa Carlton, Tori Amos, Beverley Craven, Jacob Collier, Regina Spektor and Paramore

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

I have performed at the opening of the International Festival in Edinburgh in August 2018.

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

Will do anything I can to help and will help to find an appropriate replacement if I am no longer available.

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

I absolutely can and usually do! I have premium playlists put together for any occasion and am happy to take any requests as well! I am happy to put on a DJ playlist after my final set for an extra fee.

How much time do you need to set up?

I need 20 minutes - maximum - to set up all my equipment and be ready to go!

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

You can choose any music you think I would do well at your event, I am happy to learn anything and will take requests gladly.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes I do. I bring my own keyboard and my own PA system.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes, it is my specialty to provide the music that you really want for your event.

Irving's Prices

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Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£75
Up to 1 hour	£150
Up to 2 hours	£200
Up to 3 hours	£350

Funeral ceremony

Keyboard, vocal, PA set up, hymns and solo vocal included

£175

Wedding ceremony

Keyboard and vocal for ceremony (hymns and entrance and exit music)

£175

Wedding ceremony and Reception Drinks

Keyboard, guitar, vocal, PA set up, music from before the ceremony all the way up to the first dance

£400

Irving

5 out of 5

15 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Irving's Reviews

5 out of 5

Cez was so brilliant - such a talented performer, musician and singer! A few guests of our party asked for her contact details and repeatedly made a point to tell me how great she was! She played all the artists we said we liked which made us so happy. Worth every penny, couldn’t recommend more highly.

5 out of 5

Cez was outstanding, very talented and learnt two songs that were really important to us within a week. She made the whole process really simple and helped make an amazing day extra special.

5 out of 5

We were so impressed with Cez, firstly she was lovely to deal with and communicated really clearly about our booking. Secondly, her music made our evening so special, so many guests commented on what a great voice she had and her song choices were perfect for the occasion. Thank you Cez for exceeding our expectations and sharing your musical talents with us, we would highly recommend you.

5 out of 5

Full recital by Cez was absolutely amazing, a wide variety of very well performed music. Would very highly recommend.

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