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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.

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Genres:
Jazz, Blues, Cabaret, Swing, Pop, Soul, Classic rock, Pop rock, Christmas
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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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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
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.

Cockney's Prices

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

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Cockney's Reviews

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Phyllis H
7 years ago, for a Wedding in Waltham Abbey
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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.

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Francisco L
9 years ago, for a Wedding in 29679 Benahavís
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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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