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About Elliot

International singer, pianist and guitarist Elliot Porter re-arranges popular and more obscure songs in his own unique style.

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Singing pianist

Saffron Walden

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Elliot is an experienced pianist and vocalist, having played at events for a number of years, as well as in other projects within the music industry. An accomplished performer and songwriter, he can provide musical accompaniment to any event in a professional and non-intrusive way. If you are getting married, having a party or any other kind of celebration and are looking for some music to accompany your event, then this could be just what you are looking for! Elliot has recently released his second EP, as well as having residencies at Pizza Express, Rigsby's Piano Cafe and Michelin Star Alimentum in Cambridge. For 3 years running he has been nominated for best Male Solo Artist at the NMG Awards in Cambridgeshire. In 2016 he received great praise and airplay from BBC Radio 2 - The legendary Bob Harris had this to say about Elliot's music: 'Confident, warm and very beautiful'. Bob Harris A sample of the music Elliot plays includes: The Beatles, George Ezra, James Bay, Paolo Nutini, Snow Patrol, Tom Petty, Oasis, The Killers, David Gray, Damien Rice, The Eagles, Elton John and many, many more. Requests can be taken (within reasonable notice!) and the set can be tailored to suit your particular event. Meetings with Elliot beforehand are recommended, just to make sure you are 100% happy with the music for your special occasion. Elliot can also add other musicians to the evening if required, and regularly gigs with the exceptional percussionist and vocalist Tom Dulieu from his original band 'The Missing Pieces' and Leah Ringer, an experienced female vocalist. Bookings taken from £275. Price will vary depending on the event and your individual needs. Contact Elliot for a full quote and to discuss today!

Elliot

4.9 out of 5

29 verified reviews

Satisfaction

4.8

Professionalism

4.8

Communication

4.8

Punctuality

4.8

Elliot's Reviews

1 out of 5

Elliot didn't turn up on the day and I received a message from him 20 minutes after the agreed start time to say he was ill and a chap called Bruce arrived at approx 1300. He was very good.

Reply from Elliot

2 months ago

Hi Robert, I’m sorry to hear of your dissatisfaction. I rarely have to cancel a performance but due to an urgent medical matter, I had no choice. Rather than leave you without any music for your event I was luckily able to source an excellent musician to step in for me at the last minute and you appear to have enjoyed his music, so if the review were based on music alone I would hope that it would be more favourable. Once again I am sorry to have not met your expectations on this occasion but having had all 5-star reviews until now, I imagine you can see that this was not a normal situation and I’m glad you enjoyed the music that I was able to source for you.

5 out of 5

We will never be able to thank Elliot enough for being a part of our wedding day. Communication was incredible from the moment we began booking, and he was kind enough to learn a piece of music for us that was honestly just magical to hear when I walked down the aisle. What’s more, we probably were the unluckiest choosing the wettest Saturday in August to get married, but Elliot still smiled throughout, embraced it with us, and played gorgeously to keep us still smiling during the rain. Elliot is not only an incredibly talented man, but also so wonderfully kind inside and out, and can only encourage anyone to book him for their events. 5 stars aren’t enough! Mr and Mrs Barrow 24.08.2024

5 out of 5

Elliot played beautifully. It was a wonderful addition to our drinks reception.

5 out of 5

Elliot was amazing. He played beautifully for my wedding; both ceremony and part of my reception. A wonderful addition to my day and well worth every penny.

Reply from Elliot

1 year ago

Thank you Alexandria, it was a pleasure to work with you and I really enjoyed the song choices!

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5 out of 5

We had the pleasure of Elliot play for us at our wedding. From start to finish it was an amazing experience. Elliot was such a friendly gentleman, with an impressive collection of songs to choose from and he was happy to learn new songs specifically for us! Our only regret was not being around enough ( photographs etc) to hear more of it ourselves however all of our guests commented on how wonderfully he played and it was the icing on the cake for our wedding. If you're looking for talent and atmosphere for your big day ( or any other occasion) then look no further, this is the guy for you... he will not disappoint!

5 out of 5

Elliot Performed at our wedding on 6/9/24 and was incredible, it added so much to the day and was a genuine lovely person, he took special requests we had and the grand piano shell really looked the part. would 100% recommend if your looking for live music at any event.

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Elliot's Song list

Elliot Porter Set List

50'S

You Don’t Know Me – Ray Charles

You Make Me Feel So Young – Rat Pack

The Lady Is A Tramp – Rat Pack

I Gotta Woman – Ray Charles

What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong

Let it Be Me - Everley Brothers

60’s

Hank To Hendrix – Neil Young

Burning Love – Elvis Presley

Dock Of The Bay – Otis Redding

Across The Universe - The Beatles

We Can Work It Out – The Beatles

Eight Days A Week – The Beatles

Ticket To Ride – The Beatles

I Will – The Beatles

Let It Be – The Beatles

For You Blue – The Beatles

Something – The Beatles

I’ve Just Seen a Face – The Beatles

Hey Joe – Jimi Hendrix

If Not For You – Bob Dylan

Like A Rolling Stone – Bob Dylan

Forever Young – Bob Dylan

With a Little Help From My Friends – Joe Cocker/The Beatles

Satisfaction – The Rolling Stones

Johnny B Goode – Chuck Berry

I Saw Her Standing There – The Beatles

Honky Tonk Woman – The Rolling Stones

All or Nothing – The Small Faces

Bad Moon Rising – Creedence Clearwater Revival

70’s

Desperado – The Eagles

Take It Easy – The Eagles

Daniel – Elton John

Tiny Dancer – Elton John

Your Song – Elton John

I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues - Elton John

Aint No Sunshine

Imagine – John Lennon

Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison

Moondance - Van Morrison

Love – John Lennon

Jealous Guy – John Lennon

You’re The One That I Want – Grease

I Hope That I Don’t Fall in Love With You – Tom Waits

Handbags and Gladrags – Rod Stewart

American Girl - Tom Petty

Free Falling - Tom Petty

Piano Man - Billy Joel

She’s Always A Woman - Billy Joel

80’s

Broken Stones – Paul Weller

You Do Something To Me – Paul Weller

Billie Jean – Michael Jackson

Nobody Knows You When You’re Down And Out – Eric Clapton

Running On Faith – Eric Clapton

Friday I’m In Love – The Cure

Inbetween Days – The Cure

Pictures of You - The Cure

Dancing in The Dark – Bruce Springsteen

Hungry Heart – Bruce Springsteen

Tainted Love – Soft Cell

It Must Be Love - Madness

Somebody - Depeche Mode

Only You - Yazoo

90’s

There She Goes – The La’s

Don’t Look Back In Anger – Oasis

Half The World Away – Oasis

Cast No Shadow - Oasis

Breakfast At Tiffany’s – Deep Blue Something

Time After Time – Eva Cassidy

Somewhere Over The Rainbow – Eva Cassidy

Fall At Your Feet – Crowded House

Weather With You – Crowded House

Better Be Home Soon - Crowded House

Come Here – Kath Bloom

Mr Jones – The Counting Crows

Sullivan Street – The Counting Crows

Breaking The Girl – Red Hot Chili Peppers

Save Tonight – Eagle Eye Cherry

Patience – Guns n Roses

Sit Down - James

You’ve Got A Friend In Me - Randy Newman

00’s

Delicate – Damien Rice

Cannonball – Damien Rice

The Blowers Daughter – Damien Rice

Emily – Stephen Fretwell

First Day Of My Life – Bright Eyes

Yellow – Coldplay

In My Place – Coldplay

Trouble – Coldplay

Naïve – The Kooks

Read My Mind – The Killers

Human – The Killers

Mr Brightside – The Killers

Crazy – Paolo Nutini

Rewind – Paolo Nutini

Last Request – Paolo Nutini

These Streets – Paolo Nutini

This Years Love – David Gray

The World To Me – David Gray

You Give Me Something – James Morrison

Valerie – The Zutons

Rehab – Amy Winehouse

Golden Touch – Razorlight

Dreaming Of You – The Coral

Dakota – The Stereophonics

The Last Time – Keane

Will You Still Love Me – Amy Winehouse

Dream Catch Me – Newton Faulkner

Music When The Lights Go Out – The Libertines

Times Like These – The Foo Fighters

Sex On Fire – Kings Of Leon

Somebody Like You – Kings of Leon

Love is a Losing Game – Amy Winehouse (with female vocalist)

Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol

Run – Snow Patrol

Come Pick Me Up – Ryan Adams

The Heart Of Life – John Mayer

Slow Dancing – John Mayer

Sing - Travis

Somebody Told Me – The Killers

I’m Yours – Jason Mraz

How To Save A Life- The Fray

Coccon – Jack Johnson

Amazed - Lonestar

Wherever You Will Go - The Calling

Autumn - Paolo Nutini

Accidentally In Love - The Counting Crows

10’s

Stay With Me – Sam Smith

Wake Me Up - Avici

Overjoyed – Bastille

Blame It On Me - George Ezra

Budapest – George Ezra

I Don’t Want To Change You – Damien Rice

Miss Atomic Bomb – The Killers

New York City’s Killing Me – Ray Lamontagne

Never Stop Building That Old Space Rocket – Danny The Champion

Video Games – Lana Del Ray

Goodbye Kiss – Kasabian

We Found Love – Rihanna

Hard Enough – Brandon Flowers

If I Had A Gun – Noel Gallagher

AKA What a Life – Noel Gallagher

See Beneath Your Beautiful – Labyrinth

Ho Hey – The Lumineers

Slow It Down – The Lumineers

Dead Sea – The Lumineers

Rolling In The Deep – Adele

To Make You Feel My Love – Adele

Someone Like You - Adele

When I Was Your Man – Bruno Mars

The A Team – Ed Sheeran

I Won’t Give Up – Jason Mraz

Another Love – Tom Odell

The Last Time – Taylor Swift and Snow Patrol

Wrecking Ball – Miley Cyrus

Somewhere Only We Know – Keane

A Song About Love – Jake Bugg

Arms – Christina Perri

Blank Space – Taylor Swift

Riptide – Vance Joy

Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran

Hold Back The River – James Bay

Let It Go – James Bay

I’m Not The Only One - Sam Smith

I Wasn’t Expecting that – Jamie Lawson

Overjoyed – Bastille

Get Lucky – Daft Punk/Pharrell

A Thousand Years – Christina Perri

Dancing On My Own - Robyn (Kings of Leon version)

Say You Won’t Let Go - James Arthur

Castle On The Hill - Ed Sheeran

Shape of You - Ed Sheeran

Perfect - Ed Sheeran

Too Shy - Shura

City Of Stars - La La Land

What About Us - Pink

Too Good at Goodbyes - Sam Smith

Someone You Loved - Lewis Capaldi

Hold My Girl - George Ezra

Only Love - Ben Howard

Please Keep Loving Me - James TW

Pointless - Lewis Capaldi

Pretty Boy - Noel Gallagher

Love Will Get You There - Inhaler

Elliot's Prices

Last updated: 2024

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

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£220
Up to 1 hour	£285
Up to 2 hours	£365
Up to 3 hours	£450

Wedding ceremony

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

£335

Party Set

2 x 45 minute sets

£335

Drinks reception

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

£385

Wedding Breakfast

Music as guests sit down and throughout the wedding breakfast. Instrumental and/or with vocals

£465

Pop-Up Piano during Wedding Breakfast

Music selected by the guests from our unique music menus throughout the meal!

£495

Wedding ceremony + Drinks Reception

- 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.

£565

Drinks Reception and Wedding Breakfast

2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception. 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served. Songs of your choice

£625

Customer questions

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Proud Camden The Sebright Arms Ealing Comedy Festival Cambridge Corn Exchange Dingwalls, Camden Pizza Express, Holborn Notting Hill Arts Club The Horn, St Albans Green Meadows Festival for the BBC How The Light Gets In Festival

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Too many to mention but mainly The Beatles, Damien Rice, David Gray and Neil Young/Bob Dylan.

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

Supporting Toploader and Alabama 3 in 2018.

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

If timings change, just let me know and I can adapt accordingly.

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

Yes absolutely. I can offer this for an additional fee if you would like it after the sets as well. You can choose the playlist.

How much time do you need to set up?

Roughly 45 minutes.

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

Yes of course. I love playing venues with a piano! As long as it is in working order and tuned then I am happy to play it.

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

Of course. I usually offer clients to pick up to twenty songs and then I will tailor the rest based on the crowd and the vibe of the event.

Are you able to bring your own piano or keyboard?

Yes - I have a range of stage pianos I can bring. For an additional fee of £75 I can also bring a beautiful grand piano shell which looks amazing.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Absolutely. I am happy to learn up to 3 songs for the set, and any additional songs are priced at £25 per song to take into account rehearsal time.

Musicianship

Genres:

Easy listening, Acoustic, Pop, Folk rock, Country, Contemporary classical, Classical crossover, 1920s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, 1950s era music

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Instruments:

Singing pianist, Singing guitarist, Piano

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Event types:

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

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Other skills:

Arranger, Composer, Lyricist, Songwriter, Producer, Perfect pitch, Instrumental teaching, Accompanist

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