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Two smooth voices blending in harmony to deliver unique renditions of your favourite classic and modern songs - book as 2-5 piece band!

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Graduates of Sir Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA), we are Orian & Obadiah (The New Classics). With a repertoire of over 250+ songs, we cover classic and modern hits from Pop/Rock to Jazz, Country, Singer-Songwriter, Top 40 and more! We travel the world to perform at destination weddings in France, Spain, Greece, Morocco and have spent over 13 months touring from the Caribbean to Alaska to the Baltic and the Mediterranean as the resident duo for Carnival, Celebrity, Saga and P&O Cruise Lines. Currently residing in London, our clients include 5-star hotels such as The Dorchester Collection, Shangri-La, The Savoy, The Rosewood and various private clients for weddings and parties. We endeavour to make every performance unique and memorable for our clients! Available as a duo, trio or up to a 5-piece band including saxophone, bass and drums, we can create a range of atmospheres, perfect for any event. Whether a classy drinks reception dressed to the nines or an upbeat, folky sing-a-long in bohemian chic, we perform for: - Weddings: Ceremony and romantic ambience for drinks reception and dinner. As a full band, we warm up the dance floor and get your guests ready for a night to remember. We offer price packages tailored to your special day. - Proposals: Make your proposal unique and memorable with songs that are special to you! - Private or corporate parties and functions: A specialized performance and song list to fit every event: birthdays, holidays, Jewish events, company celebration and anniversaries. Recent clients include: The Rosewood Hotel London The Savoy 45 Park Lane Hotel The Four Seasons Park Lane The Dorchester The Lanesborough Shangri-La at The Shard The London Eye York & Albany Broadgate Circle Celebrity Cruises P&O Cruises Saga Cruises Carnival Cruise Lines Eat & Drink Festival Hay's Galleria Kerb Camden Food Market

The New Classics

5 out of 5

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The New Classics' Reviews

5 out of 5

Obadiah, Orian and the band were absolutely brilliant 🙌🏻 Thank you so much for being part of our special day. You are all amazing!!! ❤️❤️❤️

5 out of 5

We loved having the New Classics at our awards ceremony! We would absolutely recommend them :)

5 out of 5

They were great.

5 out of 5

Orian and Obadiah were great: professional and took into account all requests for both wedding ceremony choices and drinks reception with constant and clear communication making it all very easy. They are both very talented singers and musicians and really elevated our wedding day. Highly recommend!

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1 year ago

Thank you so much for the kind review Stuart! It was our pleasure to be part of your special day :)

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Just wanted to thank you again for your performance last weekend. You did amazing in both the singing and the "acting" parts. I was really lucky to find you.

The New Classics are so talented and were a huge hit at our party. We love them!

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The New Classics' Song list

Easy Listening

A Thousand Years – Christina Perri

Across the Universe – The Beatles

Ain’t No Sunshine - Bill Withers

All I Have To Do Is Dream – Everly Brothers

All of Me – Billie Holiday

All of Me – John Legend

Annie’s Song - John Denver

At Last - Etta James

Better Together - Jack Johnson

Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea – Ella Fitzgerald

Beyond the Sea – Bobby Darin

Blackbird - The Beatles

Bless the Broken Road – Rascal Flatts

Blue Moon - Ella Fitzgerald

Bridge Over Troubled... – Simon & Garfunkel

California - Joni Mitchell

Cathy’s Clown – Everly Brothers

Cheek to Cheek – Ella Fitzgerald

Close Your Eyes - James Taylor & Carly Simon

Crazy - Gnarls Barkley

Crazy - Patsy Cline

Desperado – Eagles

Don’t Know Why - Norah Jones

Dream A Little Dream - Ella Fitzgerald

Dust in the Wind – Kansas

End of the World, The – Skeeter Davis

Endless Love – Diana Ross & Lionel Richie

Eternal Flame - The Bangles

Every Breath You Take - The Police

Everything – Michael Bublé

Falling Slowly - Glen/Marketa (Once)

Fast Car - Tracy Chapman

Father & Son – Cat Stevens

Fields of Gold - Sting/Eva Cassidy

Fire and Rain – James Taylor

Fly Me To the Moon - Frank Sinatra

God Only Knows - The Beach Boys

Girl From Ipanema – Carlos Jobim

Halo – Beyonce

Heaven – Bryan Adams

Hello – Adele

Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles

Hey Paula – Paul & Paula

Homeward Bound – Simon & Garfunkel

I Got You Babe – Sonny & Cher

In My Life – The Beatles

Killing Me Softly With His Song – Roberta Flack

Last Request – Paolo Nutini

Lean On Me – Bill Withers

Leaving On A Jet Plane - John Denver

Let Her Go – Passenger

Let It Be – The Beatles

Let Me Love You – Justin Beiber

Let’s Fall In Love – Frank Sinatra

Let’s Stay Together - Al Green

Like I’m Gonna Lose You – Meghan Trainor

L-O-V-E - Nat King Cole

Love Yourself – Justin Beiber

Loving You - Minnie Ripperton

Lucky - Jason Mraz/Colbie Caillat

Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds - The Beatles

Make You Feel My Love - Adele

Mexico – James Taylor

Mirrors - Justin Timberlake

Misty – Ella Fitzgerald/Ray Stevens

Moondance - Van Morrison

More Than Words – Extreme

Natural Woman - Carole King

Need You Now - Lady Antebellum

Nevertheless I’m In Love With You – Fred Astaire

Norwegian Wood – The Beatles

Old Man – Neil Young

Over the Rainbow - Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head - BJ Thomas

Rhiannon – Fleetwood Mac

San Francisco (Be Sure to...) – Scott McKenzie

Say Something – A Great Big World/Christina

Scarborough Fair – Simon & Garfunkel

Sealed With a Kiss – Bobby Vinton

She Will Be Loved - Maroon 5

(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding

So Far Away - Carole King

Somebody That I Used To Know – Gotye

Someone Like You – Adele

Something Stupid – Frank Sinatra

Somewhere Only We Know – Keane

Sunshine On My Shoulders – John Denver

Superstar – Carpenters

Sweet Baby James – James Taylor

Take My Breath Away – Berlin

Tennessee Waltz - Eva Cassidy

Thank You – Dido

The Boxer - Simon & Garfunkel

The Climb - Miley Cyrus

The Way I Am - Ingrid Michaelson

They Can’t Take That Away... – Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong

Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran

Titanium – Sia

Tonight You Belong To Me – Bernadette/Steve

True Colors - Cyndi Lauper

Unforgettable – Nat King Cole

Up Where We Belong – Joe Cocker

Use Somebody - Kings of Leon

Ventura Highway – America

Vincent - Don McLean

Walking My Baby Back Home - James Taylor

We’ve Only Just Begun – Carpenters

When The Right One Comes Along – Striking Matches

When You Say Nothing At All - Ronan Keating

Wild World - Cat Stevens

Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow - Carole King

Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton

Wonderwall – Oasis

Yesterday – The Beatles

You Are So Beautiful – Joe Cocker

You’ve Got A Friend - Carole King

You’ve Got a Friend in Me – Randy Newman

20 Years - The Civil Wars

59th Street Bridge Song – Simon & Garfunkel

Mid Tempo

Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing – Marvin/Tammi

All About That Bass – Meghan Trainor

American Boy – Estelle

American Pie – Don McLean

Bad Moon Rising - CCR

Beautiful Day – U2

Big Yellow Taxi - Joni Mitchell

Black Horse & The Cherry Tree – KT Tunstall

Boom Clap! – Charlie XCX

Born This Way - Lady Gaga

Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison

Bye Bye Love – Everly Brothers

California Dreamin’ – The Mamas & The Papas

Can’t Take My Eyes Off You - Andy Williams

Cecilia – Simon & Garfunkel

Counting Stars – One Republic

Country Roads - John Denver

Dancing In the Moonlight – Toploader

Dancing Queen – ABBA

Don’t Stop – Fleetwood Mac

Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey

Everywhere – Fleetwood Mac

From Me To You– The Beatles

Go Your Own Way – Fleetwood Mac

Gone, Gone, Gone – Alison Krauss & Robert Plant

Good People - Jack Johnson

Hey, Soul Sister – Train

Ho Hey – The Lumineers

Home – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

Hotel California – Eagles

How Sweet It Is – James Taylor

I Am A Rock – Simon & Garfunkel

I Don’t Want To Know – Fleetwood Mac

I Feel Fine – The Beatles

I Just Called To Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder

I’m a Believer – The Monkees

I’m Yours/Don’t Worry Be Happy - Jason Mraz/Bobby McFerrin

Irreplaceable – Beyoncé

Islands in the Stream – Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers

It’s Only a Paper Moon - Ella Fitzgerald

It’s Too Late - Carole King

(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life – Bill/Jennifer

Jolene – Dolly Parton

Mrs. Robinson - Simon & Garfunkel

Never Can Say Goodbye - Jackson 5

Nowhere Man - The Beatles

Oh, Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison

Peace Train – Cat Stevens

Proud Mary – Creedence Clearwater Revival

Rather Be – Clean Bandit

Ring Of Fire – Johnny Cash

Rocky Mountain High – John Denver

Rude – Magic!

Signed, Sealed, Delivered – Stevie Wonder

Sister Golden Hair – America

Son Of A Preacher Man – Dusty Springfield

Stand By Me - Ben E. King

Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around – Stevie Nicks & Tom Petty

Stuck in the Middle With You – Stealers Wheel

Sway – Michael Bublé

Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns N Roses/Sheryl Crow

Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd

Take It Easy – Eagles

Teach Your Children – CSNY

That’s Amore – Dean Martin

The First Cut Is the Deepest - Cat Stevens

The Lazy Song - Bruno Mars

Those Were The Days – Mary Hopkins

Top of the World – Carpenters

Two of Us – The Beatles

Under the Boardwalk – The Drifters

Unwritten - Natasha Bedingfield

Viva La Vida – Coldplay

Waiting on the World to Change - John Mayer

Wake Up Little Susie – The Everly Brothers

When the Night Feels My Song – Bedouin Soundclash

When You’re Gone - Brian Adams & Melanie C

Where You Lead – Carole King

You’re So Vain – Carly Simon

Up Tempo

Ain’t No Mountain High – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell

Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations

Don’t Go Breaking My heart - Elton John & Kiki Dee

Forget You – Cee Lo Green

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun – Cyndi Lauper

Happy – Pharrell Williams

I Say a Little Prayer For You – Aretha Franklin

I Wanna Dance With... – Whitney Houston

I Want You Back - Jackson 5

I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor

Jackson – Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash

Mambo No. 5 - Lou Bega

Price Tag - Jessie J

Rolling in the Deep - Adele

She Loves You – The Beatles

Stayin’ Alive – The Bee Gees

This Love - Maroon 5

Umbrella – Rihanna

Valerie - Mark Ronson/Amy Winehouse

Wake Me Up - Avicii

We Found Love – Rihanna

What Makes You Beautiful - One Direction

You Make My Dreams Come True - Hall & Oates

You’re the One That I Want – Grease

9 to 5 - Dolly Parton

The New Classics' Prices

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

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£800
Up to 2 hours	£800
Up to 3 hours	£950

Drinks reception - Duo2 musicians

- 2 X 45 minute sets of live music to create the perfect, lively atmosphere during your drinks reception. - Set durations are flexible.

£850

Drinks reception + Dinner - Duo2 musicians

- 2 X 45 min performances at the drinks reception. - 1 X 60 min performances as dinner is being served. - We provide our own sound system. - Includes one free special song request. - Set durations are flexible.

£950

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner - Duo2 musicians

- 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. - 1 X 60 min performances while dinner is being served. - Includes one free special song request. - Set durations are flexible.

£1100

Duo + Band5 musicians

- 2 X 45 minute performances during drinks reception as a duo (acoustic guitar, vocals and light percussion) - 1 X 60-90 minute 5-piece band set after dinner

£2500

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Our clients often love our unique vocal harmony sound and the mix of classic hits with modern chart-toppers in our performances. We like to select and play songs that resonate with every generation of the family!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

We are very fortunate to perform regularly at London's most luxurious 5-star hotels including The Savoy, The Rosewood, Shangri-La, The Dorchester Collection, Four Seasons and more. We have also been resident and guest entertainers on various cruise lines, performing for thousands of people in the ship's theatre!

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

We love the sound of vocal harmony duos such as Simon & Garfunkel, The Everly Brothers etc. We often draw inspiration from these artists in our song arrangements. Our personal musical tastes are an eclectic mix of pop, rock, jazz, country and soul!

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

Recently, we performed at the most spectacular engagement party at The Savoy Ballroom. Created by famous event imagineer, Tony Marklew, the flower arrangements were the most elaborate and beautiful we have ever seen! We have also had some celebrity appearances among our audience members throughout the years including Michel Pfeiffer and Nicholas Cage!

Do you have different line-up options?

Yes! We can perform as a duo, trio and 4-5 piece band. The line-ups include: - Duo: male and female vocals, acoustic guitar and percussion (stomp pedal and shaker). - Trio: male and female vocals, acoustic guitar and cajon drums. 4-5 Piece: male and female vocals, acoustic guitar, cajon drums, bass and/or saxophone (depending on your preference).

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

No worries at all. We know that timings may change slightly and take this into account when planning for the booking. If timings change in the run up to the event please let us know. We will be in close communication with you leading up to the event!

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes. We can provide a Spotify playlist that will play through our sound system before and between our performances. This playlist can be curated by yourself or we can create one for you.

How much time do you need to set up?

Please allow at least an hour for our set up and sound check. Ideally, we prefer to arrive and set up before guests enter the venue, if possible.

Can you roam around while you perform?

Yes. We can roam whilst performing but a wireless sound system would need to be hired to allow us to move around freely.

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

Yes! We encourage our clients to choose their favourites from our 250+ song list and customise the event! Don't worry, you don't have to choose all the songs. Even a small selection can give us an idea of what kind of music to play for you.

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

Our PA, which is prefect for small-medium gatherings, is included in the quote. We usually require a space of 2 X 3 meters to perform, at least one power socket within the performance area and adequate cover if performing outdoors.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes! We usually offer one free special song request included in our quotes. If your song request is not already on our list, we will learn it especially for you. If you have further requests, we are happy to accommodate for a fee of £30.

Musicianship

Genres:

Pop, Christmas, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, 1950s era music, 1940s era music, Country, Jazz, Easy listening, Light music, Originals, Acoustic, Americana, Top 40, Covers, Rock, Pop rock

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Types:

Acoustic duo, Acoustic band, Pop duo, Acoustic trio, Pop trio, Cover band, Roaming band, Wedding band, Function band, Jazz band, Jazz trio, Jazz duo

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Event types:

Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Virtual event

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