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About Pauline and the Imaginary Friends

A trio with a difference, a quirky collective that will lift your spirits!

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Thames Ditton

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Expand your mind with the acoustic and interactive ‘Pauline and the Imaginary Friends’! This quirky 3-piece band bring a certain 'je ne sais quoi' wherever they go, delivering songs from the 50s through to the modern chart hits, throwing in lots of 70s and 80s along the way! Coming alongside a professional guitarist/keys player and mandolin/violin player, ‘Pauline and the Imaginary Friends’ have something for everyone with their unique sound. Their French lead singer has a striking presence up on stage, singing directly to individuals and talking with the audience, putting her unique continental stamp on famous tunes from the ages. Perfect for relaxed background music or lively party sounds, each performance is tailored to meet your needs. The band have performed at a huge variety of events, including Festival of the Voice, Teddington Christmas Light Up, and the Kingston and North End Road Christmas markets. The band will learn your first dance and 2 special requests, and can be hired as a trio, duo, or even as a solo vocalist with carefully selected backing tracks. The band will supply free playlist music between sets if required, and you can book them alongside a portable PA system if your event occupies a larger venue. For a trio with a difference, Book ‘Pauline and the Imaginary Friends’! This quirky collective will lift your spirits and expand your mind!

Pauline and the Imaginary Friends

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Pauline and the Imaginary Friends' Reviews

5 out of 5

''I’ve seen Pauline and the Imaginary Friends perform several times now and their show is always full of energy and fun. Pauline has great vocals with a quirky style that is engaging and entertaining, and her adaptations of the songs are unique and interesting.''

5 out of 5

”Pauline and The Imaginary Friends played on stage at our Teddington Christmas Lights Up event and were fantastic. I booked them very last minute as the event was initially cancelled due to lack of funds which were then raised by local residents. They were exceptionally professional and did the perfect set to entertain people of all ages. The combination of Pauline’s fabulous voice and the music accompaniment from Gareth and Matt is the perfect recipe for any event. We loved their energy and how they got the crowd dancing”.

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Pauline and the Imaginary Friends' Song list

00's & 10's

Can’t Stop The Feeling - Justin Timberlake

I Feel It Coming - The Weeknd / Daft Punk

Valerie - Mark Ronson feat. Amy Winehouse

Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars

Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5

Better When I’m Dancing - Meghan Trainor

Get Lucky - Daft Punk

Havana - Camila Cabello

Dance Monkey - Tones And I

I’m Alive - Céline Dion*

Roar - Katy Perry

Dakota - Stereophonics

Shut Up And Dance With Me - Walk The Moon

Faith - Stevie Wonder & Ariana Grande

Dry Bones - Gregory Porter

By Your Side - Calvin Harris

Paradise - George Ezra

Girls Like You - Maroon 5

One Foot - Walk The Moon

New Rules - Dua Lipa

Rather Be - Clean Bandit & Jess Glynne

Ghost - Ella Henderson

Memories - Maroon 5

Supermarket Flowers - Ed Sheeran

80's & 90's

I'm So Excited - The Pointer Sisters

Ain't Nobody - Chaka Khan

Dancing On The Ceiling - Lionel Richie

I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston

What A Feeling / Flashdance - Irene Cara

Heaven Is A Place On Earth - Belinda Carlisle

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper

Give It Up - KC & The Sunshine Band

I’m Still Standing - Elton John

Thriller - Michael Jackson

Let’s Get Loud - Jennifer Lopez

It’s Raining Men - The Weather Girls

80's & 90's Rock

Simply The Best - Tina Turner

Don’t Stop Believin’ - Journey

I Want To Break Free - Queen

The Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor

Sweet Child O’ Mine - Guns N’ Roses

The Final Countdown - Europe

Walking On Sunshine - Katrina And The Waves

Holding Out For A Hero - Bonnie Tyler

Like A Prayer - Madonna

Dance The Night Away - The Mavericks

The Time Of My Life / Dirty Dancing - Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes

What’s Up - 4 Non Blondes

Higher Love - Steve Winwood / Kygo & Whitney Houston

Summer Of 69 - Bryan Adams

70's

Superstition - Stevie Wonder

Shake Your Body Down To The Ground - The Jacksons

Don’t You Worry ‘bout A Thing - Stevie Wonder/ Tori Kelly

Blame It On The Boogie - Jackson 5

We Are Family - Sister Sledge

Dancing Queen - AbbaI Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor

Boogie Wonderland - Earth Wind & Fire

Celebration - Kool & The Gang

Mamma Mia - Abba

Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen

Dreams - Fleetwood Mac

50's & 60's

Dancing In The Street - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas

Stupid Cupid - Connie Francis

Reet Petite - Jackie Wilson

Shake A Tail Feather - The Five Du-Tones

Proud Mary - Creedence Clearwater Revival

Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond

Shake, Rattle And Roll - Big Joe Turner

Let’s Twist Again - Chubby Checker

Rock Around The Clock - Bill Haley And His Comets

La Bamba - Ritchie Valens

Sway - Dean Martin / The Pussycat Dolls

Hit The Road Jack - Ray Charles

Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd

Have You Ever Seen The Rain - Creedence Clearwater Revival

Club Hits

Mr Saxobeat - Alexandra Stan

Lean On - Major Lazer & DJ Snake

On The Floor - Jennifer Lopez

How Deep Is Your Love - Calvin Harris

Spectrum (Say My Name) - Florence & The Machine / Calvin Harris

Easy Love - Sigala

Move Your Feet - Junior Senior

Starlight - The Supermen Lovers

Lady (Hear Me Tonight) - Modjo

Make Luv - Room 5

Reggae

Over the Rainbow / What A Wonderful World - Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

Purple Rain - Prince / Radio Riddler

One Love - Bob Marley

Three Little Birds - Bob Marley

Is this Love - Bob Marley

Christmas

Last Christmas - Wham!

All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - Mariah Carey

Rocking Around The Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee

Merry Christmas Everyone - Shakin' Stevens

Jingle Bell Rock - Bobby Helms

Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) - Darlene Love

Driving Home For Christmas - Chris Rea

Pauline and the Imaginary Friends' Prices

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

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£450
Up to 2 hours	£550
Up to 3 hours	£700

All prices include:The band will learn your first dance and 2 special requests, and can be hired as a trio, duo, or even as a solo vocalist with carefully selected backing tracks. The band will supply free playlist music between sets if required, and you can book them alongside a portable PA system if your event occupies a larger venue. Travel included within 10 miles of Kingston Upton Thames. Typically 2×45 minutes sets. For 1×60, 2×60 / 3×40 and 3×45 minutes sets please enquire. All 3 musicians wirelessly connected for the option to roam around the room. - Yamaha keyboard & Line 6 POD Go pedal / Fender electric guitar - Alternating between Violin and Mandolin accompaniment (Boss DI box) - Wireless microphone (Sennheiser D1) + wired microphone for backing vocals - PA (MAUI 11 G2, 1000W) - Mixer (Behringer Xenyx X1204USB) - Monitor (Roland Cube Street EX) - Basic lighting All PAT tested. £10m Musician Public Liability Insurance (PLI) with AMPband. Certificate available on request.

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Clients tend to love our energy and stage presence, how we can get the crowd up and dancing, including talking to the audience. The also love our versatility and songs selection, there is something for everyone. Our creativity, performing our own take on some great tunes. Finally our professionalism and ability to tailor every performance!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

- Kingston Arts, Festival of the Voice - Teddington Christmas Lights Up - The Kew Bridge Stable - Odell Beer Festival Pubs & Restaurants, Private parties, Greatest Showman party, Birthday parties, Halloween parties, Weddings, etc

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Florence + The Machine, Paloma Faith, Katy Perry, Mumford And Sons, Gabrielle Aplin, Birdy, and many more!

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

Teddington Christmas Lights Up. 7m x 4m covered stage and full PA system and lights.

Will the singer be the same as who I see in the videos?

French lead singer Pauline will always be the main singer and band leader.

Do you have different line-up options?

Our line-ups are as follows: - TRIO Female Lead Vocals, Male Backing Vocals and Keys/Guitar with Professional Backing Tracks + Mandolin/Violin - DUO Female Lead Vocals, Male Backing Vocals and Keys/Guitar with Professional Backing Tracks - Alternatively Solo vocalist with carefully selected backing tracks or a cappella

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, please 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 - Free iPhone playlist between sets if required. 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 1.5 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 songs you play from the set list?

Bespoke setlists on every performance tailored to every client. They are crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests dance and have an amazing time. You are welcome to look at our repertoire and let us know which genre/song you are after. We can take song requests on the night as long as we are given enough notice.

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

Our PA (MAUI 11 G2) and basic lighting system is included in your quote.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

We have a large repertoire of 100's of tracks from 50's to Current chart with regular additions of tracks. If a song isn't included in our song list there is 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.

Musicianship

Genres:

1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Pop, Acoustic, Covers

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Types:

Party band, Pop duo, Pop trio, Cover band, Roaming band, Function band, Wedding band

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Bar / Club / Venue event, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Birthday party, Christmas party

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