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About Serenade

Serenade are a talented modern violin & guitar duo with a widely diverse repertoire - ranging from bang up to date chart pop to traditional

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String duo

Newark

Public liability insurance of £5 million

Serena and Adam are both full time professional musicians and have years of performing experience between them, including hundreds of weddings, parties and corporate events around the country. Creating a rich acoustic sound, the duo also incorporate live looping of their instruments to create a multi layered sound more akin to a quartet or band. They pride themselves on being a fresh, dynamic alternative to the string quartet, creating their own unique arrangements, combining professional service with a personal touch. Please note we are completely instrumental.

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5 out of 5

Two of the nicest, most talented people who you will ever meet. Music is wonderful and both are really talented musicians. 👍

5 out of 5

They played today at the Newark artisan market and were great ...a good mix of songs played by 2 very talented musicians ...made the day for me ...thank you

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Serenade's Song list

Englishman in New York

Moondance

Uptown Funk

Good Times

Billie Jean

Ain't Nobody

Teardrop

Human

Despacito

Hold Back the River

Rather Be

Miserlou

Paint it Black

Shape of You

Strictly Come Dancing

Living La Vida Loca

Sitting on the Dock of the Bay

Thinking Out Loud

Yesterday

Chasing Cars

California Dreaming

Bridal March

Isn't She Lovely

Sky Full of Stars

House of the Rising Sun

Can't Get You Out of My Head

Take Five

La Cumparsita

Havana

Tico Tico No Fuba

Kiss From a Rose

Sweet Child O' Mine

Smells Like Teen Spirit

Children (Robert Miles)

Drowsy Maggie (reel)

Cooley's Reel

Ships are Sailing (reel)

Farewell to Erin

Adagio for Strings (Tiesto version)

Latin

Samba Pa Ti - Santana

Oye Como Va - Santana

Smooth - Santana

Chan Chan - Buena Vista Social Club

Entre Dos Aguas - Paco de Lucia

Señorita - Shawn Mendes

Don’t You Worry About a Thing - Stevie Wonder

Conga - Gloria Estafan

Don’t Speak - No Doubt

La Isla Bonita - Madonna

Classic Pop / Indie / Rock

More Than Words - Extreme

Blackbird - Beatles

Here Comes the Sun - Beatles

Old Pine - Ben Howard

Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen

Hotel California - Eagles

Summer Breeze - Isley Brothers

Every Little Thing She Does is Magic - The Police

Weather with You - Crowded House

Fields of Gold - Sting

Layla (unplugged) - Eric Clapton

Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana

Feel it Still - Portugal the Man

Light My Fire - The Doors

Can’t get you out of my Head - Kylie

Toxic - Britney Spears

Tears Dry on their Own - Amy Winehouse

Want you Back - Jackson 5

ABC - Jackson 5

Blame it on the Boogie - Jackson 5

I Feel Love - Donna Summer

Killing Me Softly - Roberta Flack

Like a Star - Corrine Bailey Raye

Soul / Funk / Jazz

Sunny - Bobby Hebb

Lilac Wine - Nina Simone

Feeling Good - Nina Simone

Cissy Strut - The Meters

I Wish - Stevie Wonder

Higher Ground - Stevie Wonder

Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder

These are the Days - Jamie Cullum

All at Sea - Jamie Cullum

Don’t Know Why - Norah Jones

Say a Little Prayer - Aretha Franklin

Swing

That Man - Cara Emerald

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

We are quite unique in our playing. The songs are recognisable but we also improvise which makes them interesting. People tell us our music is very relaxing and beautiful. We are great for wedding ceremonies and drinks receptions because we can provide the right atmosphere. We've also played for many other types of events like dinner parties or festivals.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Lincoln Drill Hall Newark Festival of Lights and Evening Christmas Market BeerHeadZ Lincoln Rufford Abbey Country Park Lowdhams Caravans and Motorhomes Waterside Shopping Centre The Old Vol Lowdham Grain No. 1 Newark Organ Grinder Newark Newark Spring and Artisan Fayre Sutton on Trent Festival And many wedding venues

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Showhawk Duo Tommy Emmanuel Eileen Ivers Karen Briggs

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

Lincoln Drill Hall

Do you have different line-up options?

We both perform as solo artists as well, but we are working together as a duo.

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

Please let us know and we will try to accommodate. We know that weddings often don't run to schedule so we plan for that.

How much time do you need to set up?

Half an hour minimum, but up to an hour is better.

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

Of course. We will also learn one new piece if you have any special requests.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes we do. We have all the sound equipment we need and if you would like lights we have them as well, for a small extra cost.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Check with us if we know it already, but if not we can accommodate within reason.

Musicianship

Genres:

Pop, Christmas, Classical, Film / TV music, Ibiza club, Electronic, 1990s era music, 1970s era music, Folk, Traditional Irish folk, Jazz, Blues, Acoustic, Funk, Disco, Covers, Motown, Top 40, Tribute, Rock, Pop rock, Britpop, Spanish music, Latin

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Types:

String duo, Pop duo

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Event types:

Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, 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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