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About Golden Age Songbird

A Vintage Vocalist you will never forget! Perfect to celebrate classic songs from a by-gone time. Based in the North West of England

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Wigan

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Well hello there! I'm Anna the Golden Age Songbird I'm a Vintage Singer (no not that kind) specialising in classic tunes from the 20's 30's and 40's plus modern day tunes with a jazzy vintage twist! I began my professional career as a Showgirl in a Cabaret group in Cyprus and after a fabulous season of sun, sand and sequins- I decided to start my own business singing songs that I adored from the Golden Age of Musicals. This swiftly progressed to a love of Ella Fitzgerald, Vera Lynn and the Andrews Sisters and the rest is history...so to speak! I performed at the grand opening of the art deco 1920's style bar "The Plaza" in Atherton town centre with my classic vintage jazz tunes and postmodern jukebox covers. I sing regularly luxury 17th century hotel: Holland Hall as part of their easy jazz Sunday afternoons featuring songs from Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and many more!. And I am a fond favourite at Armed Forces and remembrance events in Wigan, St Helen's and Atherton. I am no stranger to classical performances and have frequently performed for Funerals and wedding ceremonies including singing in Latin.

Golden Age Songbird

5 out of 5

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Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

4.8

Golden Age Songbird's Reviews

5 out of 5

Anna is an amazing performer who made my Nan’s 100th birthday party really special. She performed all the songs we had requested and everyone loved her. Many thanks Anna!

4.8 out of 5

A fantastic afternoon for my dads 90th birthday. Anna had a fantastic voice, had everyone singing along. Would definitely recommend Anna - everyone had such a good time and my dad absolutely loved it! Thanks so much Anna.

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1 year ago

It was a pleasure to sing for your lovely event Janet! I could see how much it all meant to your Dad and it was a struggle to hold back the tears at times. Thank you so much for taking the time to write your review and all the best to you and your Dad. X

5 out of 5

Anna's performance and interaction with our party made the occasion so special. We loved her historic dress and hair, and she spent quite a while working with us on the playlist beforehand. My Mum was thrilled to bits. Thanks Anna

Reply from Golden Age Songbird

2 years ago

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review Cathy! I'm so pleased your Mum enjoyed her birthday celebration and thank you for letting me have a price of that delicious cake! 🍰

5 out of 5

Not only is Anna a really good singer but she is a lovely lady.Friendly with customers and versatile with her choice of songs.Will definitely be booking again next year

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2 years ago

Thank you so much Julie! I had a fantastic evening and such a great atmosphere in your venue! I look forward to your next booking xx

5 out of 5

I would definitely recommend Anna- Golden Age Songbird. Anna was recommended by a residents daughter. The residents love seeing Anna in her uniform lovely dresses and hairstyles, singing all their favourite songs. Anna is amazing with all our residents plenty of interaction and getting them involved by listening to clips of movies and guessing what film they are from. We resently contacted Anna as one of our residents was celebrating her amazing 100th birthday, Anna was so happy to perform on her special day via the technology of Zoom due to social distancing. Anne had a wonderful day with her family who travel from far away but unfortunately couldn't come into the home but was there to celebrate when Golden Age Songbird Anna performed and joined in singing along with Anne and her favourite music from Vera Lynn 🎶. Thank you Anna for all your amazing performances over the last 14months. We can't wait to see you visiting the home again soon for more performance's. Five stars well recommend. Elaine - Activities @Norley Hall Care Home

5 out of 5

We booked Anna to sing at a 90th Birthday party - 1920's Gatsby style, everything from when I first contacted Anna was great. Everybody who attended the party commented on just how lovely her voice was. Thank you

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Golden Age Songbird's Song list

Don’t sit under the apple tree –Andrews Sisters

Bei Mir Bist Du Schon–Andrews Sisters

In the Mood¬–Andrews Sisters

Boogie woogie Bugle Boy–Andrews Sisters

Lay down your arms and surrender to mine–Anne Shelton

Coming in on a wing and a prayer–Anne Shelton

War Favourites Medley –Vera Lynn

When the lights go on again–Vera Lynn

A Nightingale Sand In Berkley Square–Vera Lynn

Land of Hope and Glory–Vera Lynn

We’ll meet Again–Vera Lynn

Be Like the Kettle and Sing–Vera Lynn

There’ll be Bluebirds over (the white cliffs of Dover) –Vera Lynn

There’ll Always be an England–Vera Lynn

Hold Your hand out Naughty Boy–Florie Ford

Why Don’t you do right–Peggy Lee

Pack Up Your Troubles In your Old Kit Bag–Miscellaneous

Old Time medley – Miscellaneous

Sing as we go–Gracie Fields

Wish me Luck as you wave me Goodbye–Gracie Fields

The Anniversary Waltz – Vera Lynn

Goodnight Sweetheart- Al Bowly

Alexander’s ragtime band – Irving Berlin

Chattanooga Choo Choo- Glenn Miller

Somewhere Over the rainbow – Judy Garland

As time Goes by – Casablanca movie

Now is the hour- Vera Lynn

Run rabbit Run – Flanagan and Allen

My old man said follow the van- Florie Ford

I’ll be seeing you – Anne Shelton

Lili Marlene – Marlene Dietrich

Bye Bye Blackbird

S’Wonderful

When you’re smiling

Button Up your Overcoat

Ain’t we got Fun

It Had to be you- Betty Hutton

Minnie the Moocher –Robbie Williams

Puttin’ on the Ritz- Robbie Williams

I get a kick out of you- Cole Porter

Let’s Misbehave –Cole Porter

Ain’t Misbehaving –Fats Waller

I got Rhythm – George Gershwin

Someone to watch over me- George Gershwin

My heart Belongs to Daddy- Peggy Lee

I hear Music- Billie Holiday

Cheek to cheek –Fred Astaire

I wanna be loved by you – Marilyn Monroe

Toot, Toot Tootsie goodbye – Tony Bennett

It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing – Lady gaga

They All laughed –Lady Gaga

Anything Goes- Lady Gaga

Blue Skies – Ella Fitzgerald

I Only have Eyes for you – Ella Fitzgerald

Makin’ Whoopee – Ella Fitzgerald

Let’s Call the whole thing off – Ella Fitzgerald

You do something to me- Ella Fitzgerald

Creep –Richard Cheese

Wonderwall- Paul Anka

Eye of the Tiger – Paul Anka

Black hole Sun –Paul Anka

Heaven - Paul Anka

Time after time – Paul Anka

Dancing Queen –Postmodern Jukebox

Beauty and a beat –Postmodern Jukebox

Material girl – Postmodern Jukebox

Lovefool – Postmodern Jukebox

Radioactive- Postmodern Jukebox

Fancy – Postmodern Jukebox

Thinking Out loud- Postmodern Jukebox

Young and beautiful – Postmodern Jukebox

Oops I did it again – Postmodern Jukebox

New rules _Postmodern Jukebox

Careless Whisper – Postmodern Jukebox

Love Yourself –Postmodern Jukebox

Royals – Postmodern Jukebox

All about that Bass- Postmodern Jukebox

Mr Brightside –Postmodern Jukebox

Chasing Pavements- Postmodern Jukebox

Bad Romance – Postmodern Jukebox

Wiggle – Postmodern Jukebox

Gangsta’s paradise – Postmodern Jukebox

Stay With me- Postmodern Jukebox

Forget you –Postmodern Jukebox

Creep – Postmodern Jukebox

Womanizer - Postmodern Jukebox

Blank Space - Postmodern Jukebox

Seven Day Army - Postmodern Jukebox

Love me harder - Postmodern Jukebox

Fly me to moon – Frank Sinatra

I got you under my skin – Frank Sinatra

Moonlight Serenade – Frank Sinatra

Come dance with me – Frank Sinatra

You are the sunshine of my Life – Frank Sinatra

Witchcraft – Frank Sinatra

I got my Love to keep my warm – Ella Fitzgerald

Bewitched bothered and bewildered – Ella Fitzgerald

Everytime we say goodbye –Ella Fitzgerald

Dream a little dream of me- Ella Fitzgerald

The Lady is Tramp – Ella Fitzgerald

A-Tisket, a-Tasket – Ella Fitzgerald

All of Me – Ella Fitzgerald

Love me of leave me – Doris Day

Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps – Doris Day

Sentimental Journey – Doris Day

Que Sera Sera – Doris Day

You made me love you – Doris Day

Secret Love - Doris day

Unforgettable – Nat King Cole

Orange Coloured Sky – Nat King Cole

L-O-V-E- Nat King Cole

Summertime – George Gershwin

Fascinating Rhythm- Geroge Gershwin

The man I love- George Gershwin

Sway – Dean Martin

How D’ya Like Your Eggs In The Morning- Dean Martin

Volare- Dean Martin

Get Happy – Judy Garland

Easter parade – Judy Garland

Diamonds are Girls best friend –Marilyn Monroe

Is You Is Or Is You Aint My Baby – Renee Olstead

Happy days are here again

Swinging on a Star – Bing Crosby

Smile- Natalie Cole

If I knew you were coming I’d have baked a cake – Georgia Gibbs

Fever – Peggy Lee

Mambo Italiano – Rosemary Clooney

The nearness of you – Nora Jones

The very Thought of you- Ray Noble

My Favourite Things – Julie Andrews

Hernando’s hideaway – Pyjama game

Almost like being in Love- Gene Kelly

Dream Lover- Bobby Darin

Bobby’s Girl – Susan Maughan

Heartbeat –Buddy Holly

Oh Boy! – Buddy Holly

True Love ways – Buddy Holly

That’ll be the day – Buddy Holly

Where the boys are – Connie Francis

Lipstick on your collar –Connie Francis

Stupid Cupid - Connie Francis

Can’t help falling in love with you- Elvis Presley

Jailhouse Rock – Elvis Presley

Hard headed Woman – Elvis Presley

Golly Miss Molly – Little Richard

Runaround Sue – Dion DiMucci

Saved – Lavern Baker

Jim Dandy – Lavern Baker

Rock around the Clock – Bill Haley and the Comets

Rock a-beating boogie- Bill Haley and the Comets

The Loco-motion - Little Eva

Why do fools fall in love? - Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers

Let’s have a party – Wanda Jackson

Fujiyama Mama – Wanda Jackson

Let’s jump the Broomstick – Wanda Jackson

Sweet Nothings – Brenda Lee

Golden Age Songbird's Prices

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Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£80
Up to 1 hour	£160
Up to 2 hours	£200
Up to 3 hours	£280

Wedding ceremony

Live vocals with backing tracks during your ceremony really adds a special touch! I’ll perform; - 30 minutes whilst guests take their seats - 1 song during the grand entrance - 2 songs as the register is signed - 1 song as the newlyweds exit their ceremony This price also includes 4 custom song requests, so you can choose your favourite songs for the special moments during your ceremony!

£180

Wedding Breakfast

Wedding Breakfast - 2 x 45 min performances during wedding breakfast - Performed with backing tracks

£230

Wedding ceremony + Wedding Breakfast

Wedding ceremony + Wedding Breakfast - Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served.

£380

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

I am often told I look the part and sound the part! Singing classic vintage tunes is only half the job as the vintage hair, make-up and dress are another part of the performance. which are massively enjoyed by the audience.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

I performed at the Oulton Park during their vintage car events, Armed Forces events in Wigan and St Helen's, The Plaza in Atherton (as a house singer) and McDonald Kilhey Court Hotel.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

I absolutely love vintage artists! Ella Fitzgerald and Doris day are among my favourites. Their sound never goes out of style and I could listen to them all day! But there's a soft soft in my hear for Vera Lynn (the Force's sweetheart) I cover many of her classic wartime Songs which never fail to have the audience singing along!

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

I featured briefly on ITV local news for singing at a 107th Birthday in Formby!

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

I always try hard to be flexible to ensure your event runs smoothly. Simply, let me know as soon as possible and I will do my best to accommodate you depending on my other commitments that day.

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

I can provide an iPod or Spotify playlist to play in-between sets, simply let me know in advance and it will be prepared for you on the day. This is all included in the cost.

How much time do you need to set up?

I require roughly 15-30 mins to set up. As soon as my PA System is set up I can play a little background music to set the atmosphere for your event.

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

That's Fine! I have several different shows all with different themes including; Rock n Roll, Wartime Memories, 1920's Gatsby which have been crafted using songs from a specific time. However, some eras and genres overlap so I'm more than happy to perform another from my songlist.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Absolutely! I have all the equipment I need . Access to an electrical socket for indoor gigs is all I require.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

If a song isn't included in my song list there may still be a chance I already know it. If there is a special song you'd like me to learn I am more than happy to do this for you. Let me know your requests more than 48 hours before the event and there is a fee of £10 per song for this service to take into account rehearsal and locating an instrumental backing

Musicianship

Genres:

Jazz, Blues, Cabaret, Swing, Postmodern jukebox jazz, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, Easy listening, Vintage, Covers

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Instruments:

Singer, Singer (soprano)

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Event types:

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

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