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About David

The #1 Pianist in the Midlands! Guaranteed to wow you and your guests whatever the occasion!

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Solihull

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David is a talented and versatile multi-genre Pianist and Irish tin whistle player from Birmingham, UK with over 20 years performing experience will tailor his performance to suit your event. Being a musician most of his life, it has become David’s passion to perform as much as possible with an interest for music that spans all genres. Previous experience performing for a variety of functions ranging from weddings, corporate events, parties etc. Playing at venues such as Café Rouge, John Lewis and Nuthurst Grange to name a few. With his experience and high demand David’s quality is assured and is available for hire for any UK based event. If you are interested please send him a message.

David

4.9 out of 5

37 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

4.9

Communication

4.9

Punctuality

5.0

David's Reviews

5 out of 5

David played a perfect selection of songs as the background music to our drinks reception - exactly what we were looking for! Thank you!

Reply from David

1 year ago

Thank you! It was my pleasure!

5 out of 5

David was a superstar, not only knew any song we wanted to request but played perfect music for our service and canopes throughout. Turned up early, and played for more time than we had originally arranged. 10/10 would book again.

Reply from David

1 year ago

It was an absolute pleasure thank you for your kind review.

5 out of 5

Great music choice and the volume for the wedding reception was just right, David played excellently

Reply from David

1 year ago

Many thanks it was a pleasure to work with you.

5 out of 5

David was brilliant! He was enthusiastic, personable, thoughtful and a talented pianist. He confidently played a wide range of classical music as requested and a number of other pieces. We enjoyed every moment. He is obviously a passionate musician who enjoys playing for others and knows alot about a wide range of composers. He demonstrated corporate responsibility, caring about his work and clients who have the good fortune to meet him and listen to him play. He is an asset to Encore! We thoroughly enjoyed the session which we will never forget. It was 'a dream come true'. An amazing professional.

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5 out of 5

I hired David to play on his piano and tin whistle for my wife's 60th birthday. The guests were thrilled and entertained. Friendly, discreet, reliable and highly professional I would recommend him to everyone.

5 out of 5

David played for our wedding and did an excellent job entertaining our guests during the welcome drinks and the wedding breakfast. I highly recommend him. Very polite and very easy to work with.

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Top 10 booked musician of 2023

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25 gigs

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David's Song list

Weddings:-

Wedding March

Bridal Chorus

Can you feel the love tonight – Elton John

What a wonderful world – Louis Armstrong

(Everything I do) I do it for you – Bryan Adams

Haven’t met you yet – Michael Buble

My Heart will go on – Celine Dion

When you say nothing at all – Ronan Keating

Runaway – The Corrs

Mandy – Barry Manillow

Could it be magic – Barry Manillow

Can’t smile without you – Barry Manillow

Music of the night – Phantom of the opera

All I ask of you – Phantom of the opera

If you’re not the one – Daniel Bedingfield

She will be loved - Maroon 5

Can’t help falling in love – Elvis Presley

Love Changes Everything – Aspects of Love

No Matter What – Whistle Down the Wind

How deep is your love – The Bee Gees

I will always love you – Whitney Houston

Imagine – John Lennon

Moon River – Danny Williams

Unchained Melody – The Righteous Brothers

Portuguese Love Theme – Love Actually

Kiss from a rose – Seal

Moonlight Serenade – Glenn Miller

Circle of Life – Elton John

Your Song – Elton John

Perfect – Ed Sheeran

Fly me to the moon – Frank Sinatra

Come fly with me – Frank Sinatra

Strangers in the night - Sinatra

Thinking out loud – Ed Sheeran

Love me like you do – Ellie Goulding

Clocks – Coldplay

Paradise – Coldplay

Are you ready for love – Elton John

A thousand years – Christina Perri

Love is all around – Wet Wet Wet

She’s the one – Robbie Williams

Eternity – Robbie Williams

Somewhere – West Side Story

Blue skies - Ella Fitzgerald

Traditional Irish Folk Music:-

The Foggy Dew

Saddle the pony

The old favourite

The Blackthorn Stick

Si Beag Si Mor

The Scartaglen Polka

Sonny’s Mazurka

Clancy’s Dream

Planxy Browne

The Monaghan jig

Lord Inchiquin

The Dingle regatta

The Merry blacksmith

The Old Grey Goose

Jazz:-

Home - Michael Buble

Hollywood – Michael Buble

Music to watch girls by – Andy Williams

Another day of sun – la la land

City of stars – la la land

All or nothing at all

Bye Bye Blackbird

Call Me Irresponsible

Cantaloupe Island

Corcovado (Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars)

Desifinado (Slightly Out of Tune)

Feeling Good

A Fine Romance

I’ll Remember April

In a Sentimental Mood

Let’s Get Lost

Nice ‘N’ Easy

A Night in Tunisia

Pennies From Heaven

Prelude to a Kiss

Stardust

Take the ‘A’ Train

That Old Black Magic

The very thought of you

Where or when

Blues:-

Back Door Man – Howlin’ Wolf

Basin Street Blues – Luis Armstrong

Blue Monk – Thelonious Monk

Boom Boom – John Lee Hooker

Down the road a piece – Amos Milburn

Georgia on my Mind – Ray Charles

God Bless’ the Child – Billie Holiday

Hi-heel sneakers – Tommy Tucker

(I’m Your) Hoochie Coochie Man – Muddy Waters

Minne the moocher – Cab Holloway

Mood Indigo – Duke Ellington

Mother Earth – Memphis Slim

Need your love so bad – Fleetwood Mac

Please Send me Someone to Love – Percy Mayfield

St. Louis Blues - WC Handy

Sweet Home Chicago – Robert Johnson

The Thrill is Gone – BB King

Tipitina – Professor Longhair

Modern:-

You’re beautiful – James Blunt

Just the way you are – Bruno Mars

White Flag - Dido

Amazing day – Coldplay

Viva Forever – Spice Girls

Follow Me – Uncle Kracker

Something Just Like This - Coldplay

Every breath you take – The Police

Back for good – Take That

Listen To Your heart – EMD

Shape of my heart – Sting

Rule the world – Take That

Mad World – Michael Andrews and Garry Jules

Angels Robbie Williams

Earth Song - Michael Jackson

Fields of gold - Sting

Who Painted the moon black – Hayley Westenra

High – James Blunt

Wisemen – James Blunt

Fix you – Coldplay

The Hardest Part – Coldplay

A Million Dreams – The Greatest Showman

Never Enough – The Greatest Showman

This is me – The Greatest Showman

Rewrite the stars – The Greatest Showman

Don’t Look Back in Anger – Oasis

Bad Day – Daniel Powter

Classical:-

Fur Elise

Pizzicato Polka

Pokarekare Ana – Hayley Westenra

Hine e Hine – Hayley Westenra

May it Be – Enya

Autumn (From the Four Seasons) – Vivaldi

The Blue Danube – J.Strauss II

Can-Can (From Orpheus in the Underworld) – Offenbach

Clair De Lune (From ‘Suite Begamasque) – Debussy

Clarinet Concerto (Theme) – Mozart

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (The Nutcracker) – Tchaikovsky

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik – Mozart

Fantasie Impromtu – Chopin

Flow my Tears – Dowland

The Happy Farmer – Schuman

The Harmonious Blacksmith – Handel

La Ci Darem La Mano (From Don Giovanni) – Mozart

La Donna E Mobile (From Rigoletto) – Verdi

Largo (From The New World Symphony) - Dvorak

Marche Militaire – Schubert

Minuet (From String Quartet No.5) – Boccherini

Minuet in G – Bach

Morning – Grieg

O For the Wings of a Dove – Mendelssohn

Ode to Joy – Beethoven

Pavane – Faure

Polovtsian Dance – Borodin

Prelude No.1 – Bach

Sarabande in D Minor – Handel

The Skater’s Waltz – Waldteufel

The Swan – Saint-seans

Symphony No.40 – Mozart

Surprise Symphony – Haydn

Theme from Swan Lake – Tchaikovsky

To a Wild Rose – MacDowell

Toreador’s Song – Bizet

Trout Quintet – Schubert

Trumpet Voluntary – J Clarke

David's Prices

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

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£100
Up to 1 hour	£170
Up to 2 hours	£185
Up to 3 hours	£200

Wedding ceremony

This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.

£170

Drinks reception

Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception

£185

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.

£200

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Adding a unique atmosphere and flavour to any event. Giving 100% for every performance always going that extra mile keeping everyone thrilled and entertained.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Café Rouge Birmingham Mailbox City Rooms Hotel Leicester Swinfen Hall Lichfield John Lewis Birmingham Dumbleton Hall The Old Library Digbeth St Augustines Catholic Church Solihull Nuthurst Grange St Alphege Church Solihull

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Elton John, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble, Coldplay, John Williams, Queen and the Beatles

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

Playing at John Lewis Birmingham for their National Treasures event playing the best of British music for thousands of curious customers who stopped during their shopping to listen and enjoy.

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

I always try my 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 me know.

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

No it is sadly a service I don't provide.

How much time do you need to set up?

10-15 minutes if it involves me bringing my own electric piano and amplifier to the event.

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

Yes I'm happy to do that. As long as the piano is in working order and in tune.

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

Yes. I can also do requests for songs clients want me to play at the event that are not on the list. My set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests dance and have an amazing time. However, I'm definitely happy to chat through and make sure we find what works for your event.

Are you able to bring your own piano or keyboard?

Yes, absolutely! I can bring my own electric piano and amplifier if required.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes I can even if a song isn't included in my song list there may still be a chance I already know it. If there is a special song you'd like me to learn I'm happy to do this for you. However, I need to be given advance notice in order to practice.

Musicianship

Genres:

Traditional church music, Classical, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Opera, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Folk, Country, Irish rock, Traditional English folk, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Welsh folk, Jazz, Blues, Swing, Gospel, Easy listening, Light music, Pop, Acoustic, Alternative rock, Rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Indie, World music, African music, Bossa nova, Polka, Baroque, Renaissance, 1920s era music, Cabaret, Modern jazz, Latin jazz, Ragtime, Barbershop, Ambient pop, Covers, Motown, R&B, Soul, Top 40, Pop rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Glam rock, Christmas, Contemporary Christian

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Instruments:

Piano, Tin Whistle

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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, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Actor, Accompanist

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