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George Stokes - All My loving

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About Cockney

I am an accomplished pianist with many years of experience. If you want a old time pub singalong I’m your man.

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Hertfordshire

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I have been playing the piano for over 40 years and have played in venues from pubs to casinos. My career started in the 1970.s when I played in a band and also worked as a session musician at Sarm Studios. Now I just play piano throughout the U.K. Some of the more notable venues are Rendevouz Casino ,Old Park Lane , Berkeley Square Casino , Hanbury Manor , Downham Hall Hotel , Crowne Plaza Gerrards Cross and many more. Apart from playing solo I am also pianist with Cockney Rovers, London top knees up band. Happy to play your special request just let me know beforehand. I have a Korg digital piano plus amplification and can provide a microphone for announcements if needed.

Cockney

5 out of 5

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Cockney's Reviews

5 out of 5

Thank George for playing piano for my daughters wedding. You accompanied my grandaughter without any rehearsal which was much appreciated by all. Karen and Rob particularly enjoyed your Elton John set. Thanks again for your help in creating the perfect day.

5 out of 5

Hi George thank you very much for playing piano at our wedding . Your choice of material for the pre dinner drinks created a great atmosphere. Your performance during the ceremony was perfecto. I would have no hesitation in recommending you.

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Cockney's Song list

I have an extensive repertoire of over 650 songs. Let me know if you have any special requests. Able to offer classical / pop / latin / jazz standards and singalong.

With Christmas in mind I have great selection of carols available.

Just some of the many songs I can offer

POP

All of me - John Legend

All you need is love

American Pie

Angels - Robbie Williams

Back to Black

Bohemian Rhapsody

Brown Eyed Girl

Could it be Magic

Crazy Little Thing Called Love

Crocodile Rock

Daydream Believer

Delilah

I Shot the Sherrif

Lady Madonna

Love is All Around

Maggie May

Perfect - Ed Sheeran

Shape of You

Thinking Out Loud

Hello - Adele

Someone like You

Make you feel my Love

Rolling in the Deep

When we were Young

With a little Help from my Friends

Dancing Queen - Abba

Fernando

I Have a Dream

Mamma Mia

Money,Money,Money

Knowing Me Knowing You

Super Trouper

London Girls - Chas and Dave

Margate

Ain’t No Pleasin You

Sweet Caroline

LATIN

Autumn Leaves

Begin the Beguine

O Sole Mio

Besame Mucho

Spanish Eyes

Spanish Harlem

Sway

Bewitched

Blue Moon

Cabaret

Can you feel the love tonight

Careless Whisper

Charade

Copacabana

Girl from Ipanema

Never on a Sunday

Shadow of your Smile

BALLAD

Feelings

Your Song - Elton John

Sacrifice

Daniel

Don’t let the sun go down

Candle in the wind

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

Rocket Man

Can’t smile without you - Barry Manilow

Just the way you are - Billy Joel

Piano Man

Hey Jude - Beatles

Let it be

Eleanor Rigby

Hallelujah

Let it Go

It’s Now or Never

Moon River

Edelweiss

Somewhere over the Rainbow

And I love her

Anniversay Waltz

Last Waltz

Sailing

Wonder of You

SWING

All My Loving

Cabaret

Hello Dolly

I Cant give you anything but Love

Fly me to the Moon

I left my heart in San Francisco

Lady is a Tramp

Mack the Knife

Mame

Moonlight Serenade

New York , New York

Pennies from Heaven

Singing in the Rain

Satin Doll

The Entertainer - Scott Joplin

Wooden Heart

WEDDING

Ave Maria

Bridal Chorus

Can’t Help Falling In Love

Chapel of Love

Everlasting Love

First Time ever I saw your Face

Greatest Day

How Deep is your Love

Greatest Love of All

I can’t stop Lovin You

I’m Yours

Marry You

Power of Love

Lady in Red

I want to wake up with You

Lovely Day

She

Twelfth of Never

Unchained Melody

Wedding March

IRISH SONGS

Danny Boy

Dirty Old Town

Fields of Athenry

Wild Rover

I’ll take you home again Kathleen

Irish Washerwoman

Rose of Tralee

Streams of Whiskey

Whiskey in the Jar

When Irish Eyes are Smiling

CHRISTMAS

Away in a Manger

All through the Night

Come all ye Faithful

Congratulations

First Nowell

Fairytale of New York

First Nowell

Frosty the Snowman

Good King Wenceslas

Happy Xmas War is Over

Have Yourself a Merry Little Xmas

Holly and the Ivy

Jingle Bells

Little Town of Bethleham

Mary’s Boy Child

Merry Xmas Everybody

Mull of Kintyre

Mistletoe and Wine

Rockin around the Christmas Tree

Silent Night

We Wish you a Merry Christmas

COUNTRY

Are You Lonesome Tonight

Blowing in the Wind

Country Roads

Crazy

Desperado

Four in the Morning

Gambler

Green Green Grass of Home

Hotel California

I Walk the Line

Jolene

King of the Road

Lyin Eyes

Mr Tambourine Man

Ring of Fire

Stand by your Man

Your Cheatin Heart

CLASSICAL

Adagio

Blue Danube

Cavatina

Fur Elise

Moonlight Sonata

Ode to Joy

New World Symphony

English Country Garden

Cockney's Prices

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Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£140
Up to 1 hour	£130
Up to 2 hours	£250
Up to 3 hours	£300

Customer questions

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Too many to mention. Hanbury Manor , Ware Down Hall Hotel , Bishops Stortford

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

I have a passion for any song with a great melody I.e Billy Joel

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

Just returned from a contract playing the piano at Secrets Resort in Montego Bay Jamaica.

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

Not a problem I will do my best to accommodate. I never take two bookings on the same day some if the event over runs not a problem.

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

I provide music in the run up to my performance and during the interval. The mixer I use is Bluetooth compatible for ease of use.

How much time do you need to set up?

Normally take about an hour to set up and check sound. I always strive to get to the venue in good time. Please note music is my full time profession so no rushing to venues from a day job.

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

Having worked as a demonstrator in music retail for many years I am able to adapt to the touch of acoustic and electronic pianos. Quite happy to play any piano that’s available.

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

I able to accept requests from my extensive repertoire. If you have a particular favourite would be good to know before event.

Are you able to bring your own piano or keyboard?

I have a Korg Stage Piano plus Mackie powered speakers which can also provide a good P.A. I can provide a Shure microphone for announcements.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Happy to play your special song or songs providing I have notice. No extra charge for this.

Musicianship

Genres:

Jazz, Blues, Cabaret, Swing, Pop, Soul, Classic rock, Pop rock, Christmas

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Instruments:

Piano

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Event types:

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

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Other skills:

Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching, Accompanist

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