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Gary Coupland

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About Gary Coupland

Let's get the party started ! Gary is the No 1 entertainer and wedding band specialist in the Central Belt of Scotland
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Accordionist
Edinburgh
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Covering popular tracks from the 60s through to the latest chart hits plus ceremony music and drinks reception if required Gary can provide entertainment for you and your guests for the whole day and evening. He will add extra band members depending on your event and will have your guests up on their feet all night long in a relaxed fun way. review KS Kim S 5 days ago, Encore review 5 out of 5 Cannot believe how one man can motivate the whole audience. Everyone at the event were blown away. On arrival Gary asked for everyone's name. Including them all, by name as they danced, or getting them on the dance floor, making all our guests feeling special. Our guests have been raving about the night ever since. We have never been to a ceilidh where everyone has felt so comfortable getting on the dance floor, regardless if they knew the dances. Laughter and hilarity all night during a very professional performance. We would recommend Gary for ceilidhs or any type of party events. Very accommodating and great fun. What a special person to make our night the great success that it was. Already been asked by numerous guests, where we got his number. Thank you Gary, not just ourselves, but many of our guests will be calling on your amazing skills in the future. He is the Wedding Band and Family Party Specialist with live music and songs ,chart songs, playlists as well as the ceilidh and lots of participation ! His infectious bubbly personality has all the main ingredients and experience for getting any party started. He has composed and produced music for the BBC and ITV, played at the Edinburgh Festival, The London Palladium , Glasgow Year of Culture, played for Prince Charles and has appeared on numerous recordings of DVDs and Online Streaming His musical ability on Accordion, Keyboards and Trombone are second to none - The Glasgow Herald quotes Gary as being "as slick as brill cream" Gary received an MBE in 1999 and he was also named Alumni of the Year in 2014 by Napier University.

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Musicianship
Genres:
Covers, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Ceilidh, Folk, Gypsy jazz, Ragtime, Swing, Cabaret, Jazz, Pop, Motown, Acoustic, World music
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Event types:
Wedding, Virtual event, Corporate event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Birthday party, New Year's Eve, Christmas party, Burns night
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Gary Coupland 's Song list

Songs for Weddings and Parties include anything from Frank Sinatra to the Killers!
He will accommodate all decades of music from the 60s onwards and will play all requested songs from any new dance craze or the new No1.
Hits by Calvin Harris, Stevie Wonder, Queen, Bryan Adams, Abba, Robbie Williams and Bruno Mars are all played live.
Scottish Dances
Gary will play and call every Ceilidh Dance you wish.
His list of songs is endless !
Customer questions

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

I will be nice and flexible with price as I don't want to spoil the Party

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

Yes, Please send me a playlist or even use your phone on the night to lplay your requests

How much time do you need to set up?

30 mins

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

Yes

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

Yes

Are you able to bring your own piano or keyboard?

Yes

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes

Gary Coupland 's Prices

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

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£100
Up to 1 hour£250
Up to 2 hours£300
Up to 3 hours£450
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Gary Coupland 's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Claire M
6 months ago
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5 out of 5

We booked Gary for our dad’s 90th birthday. Communication with Gary was fantastic from start to finish. He was punctual on the night (in fact early) and extremely professional. My dad was over the moon. I would highly recommend Gary who is a genuinely lovely and very talented.

Reply from Gary Coupland
6 months ago

Awh Claire ! Thanks for the lovely review . It was lovely to be a part of your Dad’s celebration and meet your lovely family. It was an emotional night for me with the response from your dad to the music. See you at the next family party . Kind regards, Gary

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Sharon B
6 months ago
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5 out of 5

Gary is a fantastic pianist. He played wonderfully at our wedding. We would highly recommend Gary.

Reply from Gary Coupland
6 months ago

Thanks for the lovely review Sharon ! You picked a lovely day , venue and groom for your wedding ! All the best , Gary

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Kim S
7 months ago
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5 out of 5

Cannot believe how one man can motivate the whole audience. Everyone at the event were blown away. On arrival Gary asked for everyone's name. Including them all, by name as they danced, or getting them on the dance floor, making all our guests feeling special. Our guests have been raving about the night ever since. We have never been to a ceilidh where everyone has felt so comfortable getting on the dance floor, regardless if they knew the dances. Laughter and hilarity all night during a very professional performance. We would recommend Gary for ceilidhs or any type of party events. Very accommodating and great fun. What a special person to make our night the great success that it was. Already been asked by numerous guests, where we got his number. Thank you Gary, not just ourselves, but many of our guests will be calling on your amazing skills in the future.

Reply from Gary Coupland
7 months ago

Kim, Thanks for the lovely review . I enjoyed the night as much as anyone else. Thanks again and I'll see you for the next big celebration ! Definitely ! Kind regards, Gary

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Christine
5 years ago

Thank you very much for making our staff party such a great night. The atmosphere on the night was more like a party than a ceilidh with everyone joining in and thoroughly enjoying themselves. Christine Dickson Investment Administration Manager Bank of Scotland

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Airth C
6 years ago

"The Xmas events which you played at really added to the guest’s enjoyment of the hotel. I look forward to working again with you next year." Steven Mcleod Chief Executive Airth Castle Hotel and Spa Resort

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