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Tom Blake - The Roaming Accordionist
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About Tom
Highly skilled and entertaining accordionist with a diverse repertoire: French, Italian, Klezmer, Oompah, and folk music for any occasion.
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London
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Tom's Reviews
From customers:
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Adeline L
15 days ago, for a Wedding in Berkhamsted HP4
KF
Keiran F
18 days ago, for a Corporate event in Marylebone
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Tom's Song list
Classics:
Autumn Leaves – Joseph Kosma
La Vie en Rose – Édith Piaf / Louiguy
La Vraie Valse Musette – Gus Viseur
Sway – Pablo Beltrán Ruiz
Baltry Bay / Reconciliation Reel – Traditional Irish
La Cumparsita – Gerardo Matos Rodríguez
Les Yeux Noirs – Traditional Russian
Bésame Mucho – Consuelo Velázquez
Edelweiss – Richard Rodgers
La Partida – Victor Jara
Marseille – Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle
Flambée Montalbanaise – Gus Viseur
Reine de Musette – Émile Vacher
Le Temps des Fleurs – Boris Fomin
La Sorcière – Michel Emer
Indifférent – Tony Murena
Blue Bossa – Kenny Dorham
Accordéon sur Seine – André Verchuren
All of Me – Gerald Marks, Seymour Simons
Brise Napolitaine – Tony Murena
Ça Gaze – Jo Privat
Espuma de Champagne – Luchesi
Fleur de Paris – Henri Bourtayre
Hungarian Dance No. 5 – Johannes Brahms
Klezmer Songs from Sark – Traditional
La Pastourelle – Traditional French
Ménilmontant Swing – Charles Trenet
Misty – Erroll Garner
November Moon – Astor Piazzolla
Paris Pigalle – Georges Ulmer
Paris, Mon Gai Paris – Jean Loysel
Pigalle – Georges Ulmer
Poema – Francisco Canaro
Por Una Cabeza – Carlos Gardel
Quizás – Osvaldo Farrés
Sous le Ciel de Paris – Hubert Giraud
Sur les Quais du Vieux Paris – Marguerite Monnot
Un Gamin de Paris – Mick Micheyl
C’est Si Bon – Henri Betti
Hymne à l’Amour – Édith Piaf, Marguerite Monnot
La Javanaise – Serge Gainsbourg
Padam Padam – Norbert Glanzberg
Sous les Ponts de Paris – Vincent Scotto
Libertango – Astor Piazzolla
Jalousie – Jacob Gade
Czardas – Vittorio Monti
El Choclo – Ángel Villoldo
Tico Tico no Fubá – Zequinha de Abreu
Petite Fleur – Sidney Bechet
Manha de Carnaval – Luiz Bonfá
Cheek to Cheek – Irving Berlin
La Mer – Charles Trenet
Hava Nagila – Traditional Jewish
Amapola – Joseph Lacalle
Milord – Marguerite Monnot
Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien – Charles Dumont
Minor Swing – Django Reinhardt, Stéphane Grappelli
Amélie Soundtrack (La Valse d'Amélie) – Yann Tiersen
Les Champs-Élysées – Mike Deighan
Besame Mucho (Latin Jazz Arrangement) – Consuelo Velázquez
Nuages – Django Reinhardt
La Paloma – Sebastián Iradier
Isle of Capri – Wilhelm Grosz
Quand On N’a Que L’Amour – Jacques Brel
Que Sera, Sera – Jay Livingston, Ray Evans
I Love Paris – Cole Porter
Schindler’s List Theme – John Williams
Carnival of Venice – Traditional
The Entertainer – Scott Joplin
Begin the Beguine – Cole Porter
Sous les Toits de Paris – Maurice Yvain
Tango d’Amor – Jacob Gade
Ménilmontant – Charles Trenet
Valse Musette – Émile Vacher
Ne Me Quitte Pas – Jacques Brel
Irish Folk:
The Wild Rover – Traditional
The Fields of Athenry – Pete St. John
Danny Boy – Traditional
The Foggy Dew – Traditional
Star of the County Down – Traditional
Whiskey in the Jar – Traditional
Galway Girl – Steve Earle
The Black Velvet Band – Traditional
Red is the Rose – Traditional
The Parting Glass – Traditional
Raglan Road – Patrick Kavanagh
Carrickfergus – Traditional
The Kesh Jig – Traditional
The Butterfly – Traditional
Morrison’s Jig – Traditional
The Rights of Man – Traditional
The Blarney Pilgrim – Traditional
Si Bheag, Si Mhor – Turlough O'Carolan
Planxty Irwin – Turlough O'Carolan
Sally Gardens – Traditional
Easy Listening:
Moon River – Henry Mancini
Fly Me to the Moon – Bart Howard
Over the Rainbow – Harold Arlen
Can't Help Falling in Love – George Weiss
What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
Edelweiss (Alternate Arrangement) – Richard Rodgers
Yesterday – The Beatles
Imagine – John Lennon
Smile – Charlie Chaplin
Love Me Tender – Elvis Presley
The Way You Look Tonight – Jerome Kern
Time After Time – Cyndi Lauper
The Shadow of Your Smile – Johnny Mandel
She – Charles Aznavour
Killing Me Softly – Charles Fox
The Rose – Amanda McBroom
Unchained Melody – Alex North
My Way – Claude François
Bridge Over Troubled Water – Paul Simon
Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles
French:
Clair de Lune – Claude Debussy
Gymnopédie No. 1 – Erik Satie
Plaisir d’Amour – Jean-Paul Égide Martini
La Foule – Édith Piaf
Parlez-Moi d’Amour – Jean Lenoir
Non, Je Ne Peux Pas Te Quitter – Charles Dumont
Les Feuilles Mortes (French version of Autumn Leaves) – Jacques Prévert
Sous le Soleil Exactement – Serge Gainsbourg
Mon Manège à Moi – Édith Piaf
Il Est Cinq Heures, Paris S'Éveille – Jacques Dutronc
Comme d’Habitude – Claude François
Je t’Appartiens – Gilbert Bécaud
Une Belle Histoire – Michel Fugain
La Bohème – Charles Aznavour
Nathalie – Gilbert Bécaud
Je Chante – Charles Trenet
Les Amants d’un Jour – Édith Piaf
Si Tu Vois Ma Mère – Sidney Bechet
Sous le Vent – Garou & Céline Dion
Paris sera Toujours Paris – Maurice Chevalier
Jazz:
Take Five – Dave Brubeck
So What – Miles Davis
Round Midnight – Thelonious Monk
My Funny Valentine – Richard Rodgers
Summertime – George Gershwin
A Night in Tunisia – Dizzy Gillespie
The Girl from Ipanema – Antônio Carlos Jobim
Misty (Alternate Jazz Arrangement) – Erroll Garner
Darn That Dream – Jimmy Van Heusen
Skylark – Hoagy Carmichael
How High the Moon – Morgan Lewis
Satin Doll – Duke Ellington
Blue Moon – Richard Rodgers
Ain’t Misbehavin’ – Fats Waller
Caravan – Duke Ellington
Tom's Prices
Last updated: 2024
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
| Performance duration | Price | |
| Short performance (up to 15 min) | £150 | |
| Up to 1 hour | £220 | |
| Up to 2 hours | £250 | |
| Up to 3 hours | £375 |
Packages
Drinks reception
Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception
£375
Wedding ceremony
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£625
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner
- 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.
£750
Customer questions
What do your clients love most about your performances?
Clients love the unique charm and versatility I bring to every performance, with music tailored to their event. My roaming accordion acts create an engaging and interactive atmosphere, leaving guests delighted with the blend of soulful melodies, lively rhythms, and captivating stage presence.
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
I’ve performed at prestigious venues including Selfridges London, private weddings at exclusive country estates, and corporate events at luxury hotels. My versatility has also brought me to intimate gatherings at charming outdoor spaces, boutique bars, and cultural festivals across the UK.
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
I draw inspiration from Astor Piazzolla’s passionate tangos, Édith Piaf’s romantic chansons, Richard Galliano’s jazz-influenced accordion, and the vibrant folk traditions of the Balkans and Celtic regions. These influences shape my eclectic and captivating musical style.
What is the most high profile gig you've performed?
Performing at Selfridges London for a luxury brand launch was a highlight, showcasing my accordion in a vibrant and high-energy setting. The event’s success demonstrated my ability to create an elegant yet lively atmosphere for high-profile clients and audiences.
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
I always try to be flexible to keep your event running smoothly. If timings shift a bit as we get closer to the event, just let me know, and I’ll do my best to accommodate.
Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?
Yes, I can! I offer background music before and between sets at no extra charge. If you'd like music after the final set, I can provide that for an additional fee.
How much time do you need to set up?
I typically set up 30–45 minutes before the performance. Once I’m set up,
Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?
Absolutely! I have a variety of pieces, and I’d love to tailor the set to your event. Just let me know your preferences, and I’ll make it as personal as possible.
Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?
Yes, I bring my accordion and, if needed, a small PA system to enhance the sound. I’m also self-contained for both acoustic and amplified setups.
Can you learn specific pieces before the event?
Yes, if there’s a specific song you’d love to hear, just let me know in advance, and I’ll do my best to include it for your event.
Musicianship
Genres:
French music, Christmas, 1920s era music, Folk, Ceilidh, Traditional English folk, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Jazz, Gypsy jazz, World music, Argentinian, Bavarian oompah, German music, Klezmer, Polka, Russian music, Scottish music, Tango
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Event types:
Private event, Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Recording session, Concert, Charity event, Corporate event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night
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Other skills:
Actor, Fluent improviser, Instrumental teaching, Accompanist, Arranger, Composer, Songwriter, Sound technician
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