Hire Garance Louis | Accordionist in London

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About Garance

Professional French singer and accordion player + songwriter/composer/producer More french you can't find it.

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Accordionist

London

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The Mlle. Loulou Orchestra, led by the charismatic Garance Louis, offers an enchanting mix of French chanson, jazz, swing, jazz manouche, forró, and cumbia. Their performances are a captivating journey through time and genres, effortlessly blending the sounds of Parisian streets in the 1930s with the vibrant spirit of New Orleans. Musical Range: Their diverse repertoire includes songs by iconic artists such as Edith Piaf, Ella Fitzgerald, Django Reinhardt, Charles Trenet, and Serge Gainsbourg. Whether delivering a heartfelt chanson or an energetic swing number, Mlle. Loulou Orchestra brings each piece to life with passion and authenticity. Notable Achievements: Garance Louis, also known as Mlle. Loulou has been championed by Cerys Matthews on BBC6. She was invited to perform a live rendition of Edith Piaf's "Padam" at the renowned Maida Vale Studios. The band has graced prestigious venues such as The Ned, Brasserie Zédel, Tower of London, V&A Museum, National Gallery, and Cadogan Hotels. Perfect for Any Event: The Mlle. Loulou Orchestra is available for private parties, corporate events, weddings, and other venues. Their performances will transport you to a bygone era, making you feel as though you're strolling through the lively streets of 1930s Paris or the French Quarter in New Orleans.

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Garance's Reviews

5 out of 5

Garance lit up Crazy Coqs with her unique blend of French flair and soulful melodies. A captivating performance that left the audience enchanted.we can't wait to have her back!

5 out of 5

Garance delivered an exceptional performance that brought sophistication and energy to our event. Her music created the perfect ambiance, impressing guests and adding a unique and memorable touch to the evening.

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Garance's Song list

Edith Piaf- La vie en Rose

Edith Piaf -Padam

Edith Piaf - La foule

Edith Piaf- Johnny tu n'est pas un ange

Edit Piaf- L'accordéoniste

Edit Piaf- La Goualante du pauvre Jean

Edit Piaf- Non rien de rien

Edit Piaf- L'hymne a L'amour

Edit Piaf- Milord

Serge Gainsbourg - Ces petit riens

Serge Gainsbourg - Accordéon

Serge Gainsbourg - Le poinconneur des lilas

Serge Gainsbourg - Black trombone

Ella Fitzgerald - Love me or Leave me

Ella Fitzgerald - Undecided

Ella fitzgerald- Taking a chance on Love

Billie Holliday - The man I love

Tiger rag

Temptation Rag

J'attendrai

Je suis seule ce soir

Django Reinhart- Minor swing

Django Reinhart-Sweet Georgia Brown

Django Reinhart-Limehouse blues

Django Reinhart-Daphné

Django Reinhart -Douce Ambiance

Sydney Beichey- Petite Fleure

Cumparsita

Gus Viseur- Flambée Montalbanaise

Gus Viseur- Coeur Vagabond

Toni morena- Indiferrence

Toni Morena - Mélancholie

Yvette Horner- la percourine

Japanese Sandman

telling the daisies

Charles Trenet- Ménilmontant

Charles Trenet- Que reste-t-il de nos amours

Charles Trenet- Boom

Charles Trenet- Douce France

Juliette Gréco- Si tu t'imagine

Boris Vian- Fais moi mal johnny

Boris Vian- Ah si j'avais un franc cinquante

Jacques Brel- La valse a Mille temps

Yves Montand- Les Feuilles mortes

George Brassens - Chanson pour l'auvergnat

George Brassens - Il n'y a pas d'amour heureux

Joséphine Baker- J'ai deux amours

Ya se ha muerto mi abuelo

Carinito

Buy me a zeppelin

Aznavour- Emmenez-moi

Françoise Hardy - le premier bonheur du jour

Peggy Lee- It's a good day

Blondie- Heart of Glass

Peggy sue - I don't care if the sun don't shine

Fat Swallers - A little independent

Lucienne Delyle- Java

Lucienne Delyle - Les Amours Perdues

Serge Gainsbourg - 69

Serge Gainsbourg- Je suis venue te dire que je m'en vais

Serge Gainsbourg- L'eau a la bouche

Serge Gainsbourg.- Initial BB

Serge Gainsbourg- La valse de Mélodie

Serge Gainsbourg- Elisa

Serge Gainsbourg-Bonnie and clyde

Serge Gainsbourg- c'est la saison des pluits

Serge Gainsbourg- Le Poinçonneur des lilas

Serge Gainsbourg- la femme des uns

Serge Gainsbourg- L'alcool

Serge Gainsbourg- La chanson de Prévert

Eugene delouche- despues de tu me abandones

the ink spot- Smoke ring

Marie laforet- Toi mon amour mon ami

Dalida - Bambino

Dalida - paroles

Francois- Le petit bal de la marine

Jazz standard- Some of this days

Jazz standard- After you’ve gone

Jazz standard- All of me

Unknown artist - J’ai besoin de baiser

Frehel - Ou sont tous mes amants

Lucienne Delylle- Mon amant de saint-Jean

Billie Holliday- The Man I love

Charles Aznavour- Emmenez-moi

Charles Aznavour - La bohéme

unknown artist - Le tango des Stupéfiants

unknown artist - La coco

Frehel- Tel qu'il est

Mistuinguette - Mon Homme

Fais comme l’oiseau

Jazz standard- Blue skies

Louis Amstrong- Wonderful world

Francoise Hardy - Le premier Bonheur du jour

Adamo- Tombe la neige

Jazz standard- J’attendrai

Jazz standard- Je suis seule ce soir

Francoise Hardy- Tous les garcons et les filles de mon ages

Francoise Hardy - N'écoute pas les Idoles

Brigitte Bardo - Contact

Brigitte Bardo- Je me donne a qui me plait

- Jardin d’hiver- Charles aznavour

- Kiss of fire

- Walking after midnight

- Guilty

- Riverman – nick drake

- Home

- La Plage- Marie laforet

- We tree- the ink spot

- Toxic – Britney spears

- Buy me a zeppelin- Calypso

- Taking a chance on love- Ella fidzgerald

- Willow weep for me-June Christie

- Something big- Burt Bacharach

Billie Holliday- Gloomy Sunday

Billie Holliday- Blue Moon

Peggy lee- I go to sleep

Peggy lee- How deep is the ocean

Peggy lee- It’s a good day

connie converse- Trouble

- Where am i

- My favourite things

Cabaret- Maybe this time

- Lost and looking – Sam

- Crying

- End of the world

- I found a new baby

- It’s been a long long time-June christie

-Sous le Ciel de Paris

- Quisas , quisas

- Charles Trenet - La mer

Elvis Presley - Love me tender

Elvis Presley- Don't be cruel

INSTRUMENTAL

- Wild cat blues- Sidney beshey

- Temptation rag

- Tiger rag

- Indifference – tony morena

- Mystérieuse- joe privat

- Xodo – Luis Gonzaga

- Coeur vagabond- gus viseur

- Melancholie- tony morena

- Paradie perdue- Joe Privat

- Tarentella 1

Tarantella 2

Waltz from masquerade

Greek song

Flambée Montalbanaise

Valsa Napolitaine

Feira de Mangiao

A7 Django song

Balkan 1

Balkan 2

Balkan 3

Forro Hemito Pasqual

Garance's Prices

Last updated: 2025

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

Duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£63
Up to 1 hour	£200
Up to 2 hours	£375
Up to 3 hours	£562.50

Drinks reception

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

£400

Wedding ceremony

This includes music before the service begins, music during the reception, and music as guests leave.

£450

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.

£650

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

How confortable we are on stage and how we love creating a lovely atmosphere. Our performances are a captivating journey through time and genres, effortlessly blending the sounds of Parisian streets in the 1930s with the vibrant spirit of New Orleans.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

I have been championed by Cerys Matthews on BBC6. I was invited to perform a live rendition of Edith Piaf's "Padam" at the renowned Maida Vale Studios live for BBC6. We graced prestigious venues such as The Ned, Brasserie Zédel, Tower of London, V&A Museum ( twice!), National Gallery, Cadogan Hotels ,crazy coqs and Glastonbury Festival ...etc

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Edith Piaf of course! Gus Viseur for the accordion and Serge Gainsbourg for the incredible genius of lyrics and musicianship.

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

I played for the private opening of the Chanel Exhibition at V&A. and another hight profile gig was at an exclusive private party in Champagne, France, where I played for a group of billionaires stopping at a château to enjoy fine champagne on their way to a Formula 1 event.

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

We always try our 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 us know.

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

yes we can!

How much time do you need to set up?

we generally need 1hour if we bring our own PA Or 1h30 if you provide the PA and /or sound enginer

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

yes absolutely!

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

we have a little PA system that can hold a party in a closed space of 80/100 people. After that if there is more guests we may need to rent a PA, or may need to provide one :)

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

If there is a special song you'd like us to learn we are happy to do this for you. There is a fee of £45 for this service to take into account rehearsal times etc.

Musicianship

Genres:

Folk, Gypsy jazz, Jazz, Cabaret, Swing, Ragtime, Dixieland, Blues, Classical, Balkan, Brazilian music, Cumbia, French music, Choro, Latin, Klezmer, Tango, Russian music, Rockabilly, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, Covers, Disco, Acoustic, Vintage, World music, Calypso, Caribbean music, Jewish music, Polka, Spanish music

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Instruments:

Accordion, Singer, Piano, Double bass, Clarinet, Violin, Drums, Guitar, Saxophone, Percussion, Trumpet, Tuba, Baritone saxophone, Alto saxophone, Electric guitar, Bass clarinet

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Event types:

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

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Other skills:

Arranger, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, Songwriter, Sound technician, Actor, Musical comedy, Fluent improviser, Instrumental teaching, Singing teaching, Music therapy, Composition teaching

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