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The versatile violin performs magical wedding music

October 27, 2011 / by Jennie Evans / 0

The fiddle is a musical instrument of ancient and obscure origin. Introduced to Europe from the near East, possibly around the time of the crusades, it underwent considerable modification and hybridisation over the course of several centuries, emerging in its modern form in Renaissance Italy and renamed as the violin. It has altered very little…

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Band Hire : Birmingham and the midlands, Band Hire : Bristol and the south west, Band Hire : London and the south east, Band Hire : Manchester and the north, Band Hire : Scotland, Swing & Trad Jazz

The Iconic Sound Of New Orleans Trad Jazz : Dixieland Trad Jazz – The Signature Sound Of New Orleans

October 20, 2011 / by Jennie Evans / 0

Marching bands of musicians were commonly employed to accompany wedding and funeral processions in the culture of the French-influenced enclave of Louisiana and the city of New Orleans. By the turn of the 20th century, these strolling players had become something of an institution, and their particular choice of instrumentation and distinctive style of music…

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The ethereal sound of the harp is perfect for a wedding ceremony

October 19, 2011 / by Jennie Evans / 0

The intimacy of a private wedding is enhanced by elegant and enchanting music played on the harp. Its gentle, lilting sound provides the perfect backdrop to the exchange of vows and rings, and can also entertain guests both before and after the ceremony.

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Band Hire : Birmingham and the midlands, Band Hire : Bristol and the south west, Band Hire : London and the south east, Band Hire : Manchester and the north, Band Hire : Scotland, Classical ensembles, Wedding ceremony music

A Classical ensemble is the perfect way to give your wedding ceremony a traditional feel.

October 14, 2011 / by Jennie Evans / 0

A Classical ensemble is the perfect way to give your wedding ceremony a traditional feel.

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Band Hire : Manchester and the north, Ceilidh & Irish

Mat Walklate’s Irish Ceili Band: A Fine, Crafted Performance

October 13, 2011 / by Jennie Evans / 0

An extremely talented, versatile and enthusiastic Irish band with many years of performing experience under their belts, Mat Walklate’s Men know exactly how to involve and entertain their audience through irresistible stagecraft and musical expertise.

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Band Hire : Birmingham and the midlands, Pop & Soul

Sunset – the ultimate pop party band in the East Midlands

October 11, 2011 / by Jennie Evans / 0

Classic Rock’n’Roll meets uber-cool Britpop with Sunset, a talented and versatile Nottingham-based 5-piece. With a wide repertoire spanning over 5 decades of pop hits and embracing many different sub-genres of musical styles within that period, Sunset stamp their own unique hallmark on each song.

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Band Hire : Bristol and the south west, Swing & Trad Jazz

Parisian “Hot Club” Swing Jazz is a wedding delight

October 10, 2011 / by Jennie Evans / 0

Parisian Hot-Club Swing Jazz is café music at its most entertaining – exuberant, light-hearted and joyful. As with many other jazz styles, a given melody or chord sequence is improvised upon, usually in alternating solos, by the participating musicians.

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