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About Sandra

Sandra Brus, versatile & passionate violin player.

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Violinist

Dorking

Public liability insurance of £5 million

I'm a professional violin player available to provide live music for functions, weddings, private parties, corporate events, hotels and restaurants. I completed my degree at the Conservatory Giuseppe Tartini in Trieste Italy and played in several professional classical orchestras. Music gave me the chance to meet nice people and travel and play at Tamworth Country festival in Australia, USA, Germany, Italy, Croatia and Slovenia. I play in a duo with my partner Paul on guitar and occasionally we team up with the singer Lucy Layton. We've recently being hosted by Global Radio London, London Live TV, The Shard and in 2017 we played at the Westminster House of Parliament. We're very versatile musicians with a colourful and vaste repertoire and we can learn any requested song. We can create the right atmosphere for any occasion. Our music can be elegant and refined at a reception party or upbeat and wild at a party.

Sandra

5 out of 5

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Sandra's Reviews

5 out of 5

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.

5 out of 5

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!

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11 July 2017

I performed with Sandra at the Mercato metropolitan last week and was really impressed with her stage presence and ability to fill up a space with good vibes with her violin. She really managed to wake up and excite an initially poorly interested and lazy audience. Sandra is an amazing performer and a true talent!

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Sandra's Song list

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

CEREMONY SONGS:

CRAZY LOVE Van Morrison

CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE Elvis Presley

THINKING OUT LOUD Ed Sheeran

PERFECT Ed Sheeran

A THOUSAND YEARS Christina Perri

LATCH Sam Smith

STAND BY ME Ben E. King

SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW Josh Groban version

FLY ME TO THE MOON Frank Sinatra

MAKE YOU FEEL MY LOVE Bob Dylan - Adele

JUST PRETEND Elvis Presley

WONDERFUL WORLD Luis Armstrong

I DO I DO Abba

WONDERFUL TONIGHT Eric Clapton

AT LAST Etta James

HALLELUJAH Leonard Cohen

WE ARE FAMILY Sister Sledge

MARRY YOU Bruno Mars

MAKE YOU FEEL MY LOVE Bob Dylan

WORLD IN UNION Rugby World Cup

CAVATINA S. Myers (The deer hunter version)

AVE MARIA Schubert

SWEET CHILD OF MINE Guns & Roses

SOMETHING - Beatles

HERE COMES THE SUN - Beatles

PARADISE Coldplay

POP / GIPSY JAZZ:

WAKE ME UP Avicii

IS NOT UNUSUAL Tom Jones

DANCE MONKEY Tones

GALWAY GIRL Ed Sheeran

RATHER BE Clean Bandit

MAMMA MIA Abba

DESPACITO Luis Fonsi

LEVITATING Dua Lipa

SAXOBEAT Alexandra Stan

CHEAP THRILLS Sia

NO TIME TO DIE Billy Ilish 007

SKYFALL Adele 007

CRAZY Pasty Cline

POR UMA CABEZA Tango

LIBERTANGO Astor Piazzola

TANGO ABRASHA Tango

TANGO Bregovic

CZARDAS Monti

KLEZMER MEDLEY Klezmer

OCI CERNJE - DARK EYES Gipsy Jazz

BEAUMONT RAG Rag

ALL OF ME Ella Fizgerald

BLUES Blues

DREAM A LITTLE DREAM Doris Day

YESTERDAY Beatles

MICHELLE Beatles

SENORITA Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello

SWAY Buble

ALWAYS ON MY MIND Elvis Presley

THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT Frank Sinatra

I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW Jimmy Cliff

DON'T KNOW WHY Norah Jones/Paul Harris

ISN'T SHE LOVELY Steve Wonder

IF I AIN'T GOT YOU Alicia Keys

DON'T STOP ME NOW Queen

SAY A LITTLE PRAYER Aretha Franklin

SWING LOW SWEET CHARIOT Gospel

LET'S STAY TOGETHER Al Green

IRISH AND FOLK:

THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS Movie soundtrack

JACK TAR Traditional Irish

DANNY BOY Traditional Irish

THE NEW RIGGED SHIP Traditional Irish

TIPSY TAYLOR Traditional Irish

RED HAIRED BOY Traditional Irish

FIELDS OF ATHENRY Traditional Irish

DUELLING VIOLINS Celtic Lord of the dance

GALWAY GIRL (IRISH) Steve Earl

DOT THE DRAGON EYE Scottish folk

MORRISON SWALLOWTAIL JIG Traditional Irish

DROWSY MAGGIE Traditional Irish

COONEY'S REEL Traditional Irish

NAPOLEON CROSSING THE ALPS Traditional Irish

JOHN RYAN'S POLKA Traditional Irish

STAR OF THE COUNTY DOWN Traditional Irish

THE MASON'S APRON - CEILIDH MEDLEY Traditional Irish

FLOWERS OF EDINBURG Traditional Scottish

THE FAIRY DANCE - CEILIDH MEDLEY Traditional Scottish

NOEL NOUVELET French Folk

WHISKEY IN THE JAR Traditional Irish

GRACE Traditional Irish

SI BHEAG SI MHOR Traditional Irish

GIVE ME YOUR HAND Traditional Irish

WILD MOUNTAIN THYME Traditional Irish

INISHEER Traditional Irish

KING OF THE FAIRIES English Hornpipe

THE WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY Traditional Irish

COUNTRY:

COTTON EYE JOE Rednex

WAGON WHEEL Bob Dylan

COUNTRY BOY American folk

ROCKY TOP Country

JAMBALAYA Country

AFTER DARK Tito & Tarantula

COUNTRY MEDLEY American traditional

ASHOKAN FAREWELL American folk

COUNTRY ROAD John Denver

LONG TIME GONE Dixie Chicks

TENNESSEE WALZ Country Traditional

TRAVELLING SOLDIER Dixie Chicks

BLACKBERRY BLOSSOM Country Traditional

NATIONAL ANTHEMS:

LA MARSEILLISE France

FLOWERS OF SCOTLAND Scotland

BREAD OF HEAVEN Wales

WORLD IN UNION Rugby (Thaxted)

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Irish Trio with the folk singer CHRIS:

Barnyards of Delgaty

Black Velvet Band

Courtin' In The Kitchen

Dirty Old Town

Donald Where's Your Trousers

Donegal Danny

Dublin In The Rare Auld Times

Fields of Athenry

Finnigan's Wake

Galway Girl

Grace

Hills Of Connemara

I'll Tell Me Ma

Irish Rover

Johnny Jump Up

Leaving Of Liverpool

Molly Malone

Moonshiner

New York Girls

Old Maid In The Garrett

Rare Old Mountain Dew

Rocky Road To Dublin

Sally MacLennan

Seven Drunken Nights

South Australia

Star Of The County Down

Step It Out Mary

Streams Of Whiskey

Wagon Wheel

Whiskey In The Jar - A Wild Rover

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Pop Trio with our female singer:

I FEEL GOOD - James Brown

SOMETHING GOT A HOLD ON ME - Christina Aguilera

BEGGING - Madcon

DANCE MONKEY - Tones & I

Toxic/Adele-rolling in the deep/do something/baby one more time - Mash-up

ISN'T SHE LOVEY - Steve Wonder

UPSIDE DOWN - Paloma Faith

IS THIS LOVE - Bob Marley

I'M YOURS - Jason Mraz

RIPTIDE - Vance joy

VALERIE - Amy Winehouse version

MERCY - Duffy

Mercy- Shawn Mendes/Facingwest version - Mash-up

HAPPY - Pharell

SUGAR HIGH - Larkin Poe

99 PROBLEMS - Hugo

DREAMS - Fleetwood Mac

MASTER BLASTER - Steve Wander

POUR SUGAR

COME TOGETHER - Beatles

LUSH LIFE - Zara Larson live

YOU GOT THE LOVE - Florence & the Machine

NO DIGGITY - SHAPE OF YOU - 7 NATION ARMY - Mash-up

AIN'T NOBODY - Jasmin Thomson

DON'T WORRY BE HAPPY / 4 NON BLONDES - Mash-up

GIRL'S WANNA HAVE FUN / DOWN UNDER / I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY - Mash-up

SHE'S ELECTRIC - Oasys

I WANT YOU BACK - Jackson 5

FORGET YOU - Celo Green

DON'T YOU, FORGET ABOUT ME - Wind and the wave

DON'T WANNA MISS A THING - Aerosmith

JOHNNY B GOOD / TWIST & SHOUT / LA BUMBA - Mash-up

LITTLE LION MAN - Mumford sons

YOUNG HEARTS RUN FREE

DANCING QUEEN

ISN'T SHE LOVELY

BUDAPEST

KILLING ME SOFTLY

PUT YOUR RECORDS ON

MY GIRL

SWAY

VALERIE

AT LAST

FAITH

WONDERWALL

SING IT BACK

SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT

Sandra's Prices

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

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£150
Up to 1 hour	£250
Up to 2 hours	£300
Up to 3 hours	£400

Wedding ceremony

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

£350

Drinks reception

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

£400

Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

Our line-up is an instrumental duo on violin and guitar. We also have a 3 piece option that includes a female or male singer.

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.

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 I pick the pieces 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.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, absolutely! I bring my own instrument to play and my PA can run also on batteries in garden set-up situations without the need for mains power.

Can you learn specific pieces 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. There is a fee of £30 for this service to take into account rehearsal times etc.

What do your clients love most about your performances?

versatile and passionate violin playing, Colourful and bohemian set-list which includes classic covers from the 30' till contemporary pop songs.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

from intimate couples romantic private dinner wedding proposals to international festivals with audience up to 20K.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

all the best classical, folk and pop composers and performers of our times.

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

Probably a private concert at Westminster Parliament, a VIP event at a retail opening in Bond Street, a, international Country festival in Tamworth Australia, a charity event for Syria Relief at the Shard and many other classical orchestra concerts in Europe.

Musicianship

Genres:

Christmas, Classical, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Bluegrass, Folk, Traditional Irish folk, Country, Jazz, Gypsy jazz, Blues, Dixieland, Cabaret, Ragtime, Pop, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Americana, Covers, Vintage, Balkan, Klezmer, Tango, Italian music, Contemporary Christian, Traditional church music, Folk rock, Latin jazz

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Instruments:

Violin, Electric violin, Guitar, Singer

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Event types:

Private event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue 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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Other skills:

Arranger, Composer, Fluent sight-reader, Audio engineer, Orchestrator, Producer, Songwriter, Sound technician, Lyricist, Fluent improviser, Perfect pitch, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Singing teaching, Composition teaching

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