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Sandra & Paul, instrumental duo, violin and guitar

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 a reception, an upbeat and wild country folk barn-dance, a gypsy 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 ambiance 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 the Conservatory violin degree with years of experience playing in classical orchestras, folk & pop bands and all in between. Paolo had a 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 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

Musicianship

Genres:

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

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Types:

Acoustic duo, Klezmer band, Italian folk band, Gypsy jazz band, Jazz duo, Folk fusion band, Country band, Contemporary folk band, Bluegrass 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 new songs on request and decide the repertoire with the client)

RATHER BE

MONTI CZARDAS

RAG TIME

FLY ME TO THE MOON

MICHELLE

POPULAR RUSSIAN

POPULAR IRISH

MISERLOU

BLUES

DUELLING VIOLINS

CRAZY

OCI CRNJE DJANGO

TANGO ABRASHA

LIBERTANGO

KLEZMER

RAGTIME

ALL OF ME

DESPACITO

CZARDAS

TENNESSEE WALTZ

BLUE MOON OF KENTUCKY

YUPPYJAJA

GET LUCKY

SHAPE OF YOU

I'M SO HAPPY

AFTER DARK

CHILDREN

GIRL OF IPANEMA

ASHOKAN FAREWELL

SCENT OF A WOMAN

THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS

MORRISON JIG

AMAPOLA

TANGO BREGOVIC (KUDUZ)

TANGO 2

DREAM A LITTLE DREAM

TURKEY IN THE STRAW

HARD DAY'S NIGHT

BLACKBERRY BLOSSOM

RIDING MAD

COUNTRY ROAD

I WILL SURVIVE

Marry You

Me and Bobby McGee

Mr Bojangles

Mr Brightside

Mrs Robinson

Must Be Love

No Woman No Cry

On The Dock Of The Bay

Sail Away

Save Tonight

Sex On Fire

Stand By Me

Streets Of London

Summer Of 69

Suspicious Minds

Stuck In The Middle

Ring Of Fire

Taking it Easy

Take Me Home Country Roads

The Boxer

The Joker

Three Little Birds

Under The Bridge

Valerie

Wagon Wheel

Walk of Life

Walking In Memphis

Wake Me Up

Weather With You

Wonderwall

Yellow

You and Me Song

Your Song

SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT

PUT YOUR RECORDS ON

STAY WITH ME

FEVER

AIN'T NO SUNSHINE

MAKE YOU FEEL MY LOVE

TOO LONG AT THE FAIR

DIMMING OF THE DAY

KILLING ME SOFTLY

IRONIC

AT LAST

MY GIRL

WHY DON'T YOU CALL ME

YOUNG HARTS

FAITH

BETTER TOGETHER

IMMAGINE

Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

Our line-up is as follows: Violin (acoustic or electric), Guitar (acoustic or electric) with a stomp box to keep the rhythm. If required we have a trio option with the singer Lucy Layton. We can provide our own PA with two acoustic amps and mic on 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 space to perform close to a power socket. We also have one acoustic amp powered by 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.

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.

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

Reviews

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Mark R, 1 year 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, 1 year 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!