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About Sandra & Paul

Sandra & Paul, instrumental duo, violin and guitar (no singing)

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Acoustic duo

Dorking

Public liability insurance of £5 million

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In the last seven years Sandra & Paul, with the violin and a guitar, have made over a hundred events memorable. What makes them stand out are their imaginative, tasteful arrangements and synergic, communicative playing. Their repertoire spans many genres and styles covering songs from every decade from the 1920s till today. Whether you are after an elegant and refined duo dressed to the nines at reception, an upbeat and wild country folk barn-dance, a gipsy Bohemian chic or DJ freestyle violin impro, S&P are available for: - Private or corporate parties and functions: a specialized performance and song list to fit your every event: birthdays, holidays, Jewish events, company celebration and anniversaries. - Weddings: Ceremony and romantic ambience for drinks reception - Proposals: we will learn a song of your choice to make your proposal unique and memorable! With a repertoire of over 200+ songs, S&P covers classic and modern songs in various genres: Pop, Jazz standards, Country, Classical, Folk, 60s, 70s and more! Recent clients include: The NED Hotel Westminster House of Parliament Tewin Bury Farm Hotel Global Radio London The Shard Syria Relief Victorinox London Live TV The Swiss Embassy The Fiddler Subterranea The Kensington Gardens Prince Alfred, Notting Hill The Three Crowns Lucky Onion Cafe Rouge Southbank Centre Sandra has a Conservatory violin degree with years of experience playing in classical orchestras, folk & pop bands and all in between. Paolo had classical violin training and he worked with many bands including producing and recording in the studio. International tours: Australia East Coast, Tamworth Festival, Music festival Maui Hawaii the US, Pullman City - Germany, Country Christmas - Italy, Ireland...

Performance details

We can perform outdoors

We have vehicles we can use to travel to gigs

We require car parking close to venues

We can perform with backing tracks

We can perform while walking around a venue

Our equipment is PAT tested

We own a PA system

Encore awards

4th Encoreversary

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Musicianship

Genres:

World music, Jazz, Blues, Gypsy jazz, Easy listening, Acoustic, Contemporary classical, Bluegrass, Country, Folk, Traditional Irish folk, Folk rock, Christmas

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Types:

Acoustic duo, Klezmer band, Balkan band, Gypsy jazz band, Jazz duo, Folk band, Country band, Bluegrass band, Classical duo, String duo, Pop duo, DJ live, Acoustic band, Cover band, Wedding band

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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, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Song list

( We can learn ONE new song on request and decide the repertoire with the client)

RATHER BE

SENORITA

DANCE MONKEY

DESPACITO

GALWAY GIRL

LOVE STORY

SKYFALL

SAXOBEAT

CRAZY LOVE

COTTONED EYE JOE

DROWSY MAGGIE

DRUNKEN SAILOR

THE TIPSY TAILOR

THE NEW RIGGED SHIP

JACK TAR

DANNY BOY

SCENT OF A WOMAN

TOGETHER

THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS

MONTI CZARDAS

RAGTIME

FLY ME TO THE MOON

POPULAR IRISH

LONG TIME GONE

FORGET YOU

ENGLISHMAN IN NEW YORK

BLUES

LITTLE PRAYER

DOT THE DRAGON'S EYE

MICHELLE

DUELLING VIOLINS

AVE MARIA (SHUBERT)

CRAZY

FIELDS OF ATHENRY

DARK EYES DJANGO

NUAGES

TANGO ABRASHA

LIBERTANGO

KLEZMER MEDLEY

PERFECT

RAGTIME

ALL OF ME

YOUNG HEARTS RUN FREE

DANCING QUEEN

CZARDAS

TENNESSEE WALTZ

WONDERWALL

NOEL NOUVELET

BLUE MOON OF KENTUCKY

YUPPYAJA

LEAVING OF LIVERPOOL

GET LUCKY

LET IT BE

AFTER DARK

CHILDREN

GIRL OF IPANEMA

ASHOKAN FAREWELL

MORRISON JIG

AMAPOLA

TANGO BREGOVIC (KUDUZ)

TANGO 2

DREAM A LITTLE DREAM

HARD DAY'S NIGHT

BLACKBERRY BLOSSOM

RIDING MAD

COUNTRY ROAD

I WILL SURVIVE

COUNTRY BOY

CHEAP THRILLS

DUELLING VIOLINS

PUT YOUR RECORDS ON

STAY WITH ME

GOOD TIMES

FEVER

AIN'T NO SUNSHINE

MAKE YOU FEEL MY LOVE

KILLING ME SOFTLY

VALERIE

TRAVELLING SOLDIER

IRONIC

AT LAST

STAND BY ME

MY GIRL

BUDAPEST

BETTER TOGETHER

IMMAGINE

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

The emotionally charged performances and colourful repertoire.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Weddings, amusement centres, private and birthday parties, dinners, barbeque parties, retail shop openings, international music festivals, summer festivals with large outdoor stages, restaurants, hotels, corporate events, recording and TV studios, The House of Parliament, Charity events...

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Too many to mention but at the end we try to be true to our self and play our own music with our own sound.

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

Probably with Lucy Layton the Parliament Westminster, the Charity Siria Relief event at the Shard, the Tamworth Country music festival in Australia. Worth to mention also the Country Christmas Festival in Pordenone, Italy and the music festival in Maui, Hawaii US with the band Carpool to Nashville.

Do you have different line-up options?

Our line-up is as follows: Violin (acoustic or electric), Guitar (acoustic or electric) with a stompbox to keep the rhythm and backing tracks. If required we have a trio option with a female or male singer. We can provide our own PA with two acoustic amps and a mic on the stand.

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?

Absolutely. This is a really popular request and we actually offer this service for free. If you'd like a DJ service via our PA after the final set until the venue closes, we provide this for an additional £100.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually set up about 1 to 1.5 hours before the performance time. As soon as our PA is set up we can provide a free playlist service to help set the atmosphere and get your guests ready for our live performance!

Can you roam around while you perform?

Normally when playing with the electric amplification our roaming is limited due to the cables length. If we play with acoustic instruments we can move around freely but the sound is not amplified.

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

Our set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests dance and have an amazing time. However, we're definitely happy to chat through and make sure we find what works for your event.

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

Our PA system is included in your quote however we really welcome stages where the house PA is already in place. We usually require a minimum of 3 by 2 meters of space to perform close to a power socket. We also have two acoustic amps powered by a battery with no mains power required for outdoor performances.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

If a song isn't included in our song list there may still be a chance we already know it. If there is a special song you'd like us to learn we are happy to do this for you. We would be happy to discuss in advance the song choice.

Prices

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

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£320
Up to 2 hours	£350
Up to 3 hours	£450

Wedding ceremony2 musicians

This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.

£450

Drinks reception2 musicians

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

£450

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner2 musicians

- 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.

£550

Bespoke music video

I'll produce a unique music video with professional recording equipment. I can customize the video with your own branding.

£300

Reviews

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Tabitha S, 22 days ago

Sandra and Paul were a perfect addition to a perfect day . They looked beautiful and sounded even better. They set the mood for the whole afternoon and put our guests in a party mood as soon they arrived from church . They are Truly professional and it was a pleasure to have had them as part of our daughters special day .

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Imran H, 1 year ago

Sandra and Paul were great, nice duo and tracks, our customers enjoyed their performance.

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Mark R, 2 years ago

I've been collecting material and working on my solo record for about two years collaborating and recording with Sandra & Paul. They are very creative musicians and working with them is a real pleasure. They have the ability of developing creative arrangements that enhance and complement the song writing. The record will be finished soon and I can't wait.

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Damiana K, 2 years ago

Sandra & Paul made my birthday party the most enjoyable in years!! Their happy and energetic music ignited the party and got people on their feet, dancing the night away. They are very versatile and have been able to satisfy my guests requests. I highly recommend them and will be booking them again!