La Bonne Melodie Duo performing French Chansons and Gypsy Jazz

Based in United Kingdom

Beverley, East Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
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LOCATION
Beverley, East Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

TRAVEL
up to 8540 miles

PRICE
from £380 (GBP)

RATED
10 / 10 from 3 reviews

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Available to book from £380 (GBP). For an accurate quote please make an enquiry.

About / Biography

A duo who perform French Chanson and Gypsy Jazz that will transport you to a cafe in the romantic city of Paris. With male and female vocalists, both fluent in French, and a mix of accordion, guitar, clarinet & saxophone, this duo will bring a hint of Parisian nostalgia to your event. They also have an extensive repertoire of Swing Jazz


From classics such as Edith Piaf's 'La Vie En Rose', 'Sous Le Ciel De Paris' and Charles Trenet's 'La Mer' to the Hot Club of France, gypsy jazz and swing jazz classics such as Minor Swing, Dark Eyes, Nuages etc; expect passionate vocals and a nostalgic sound, with lively swing to suit your event! This accomplished duo have a real passion for the music!

We've been working together as professional musicians for over 16 years; We often get asked to play parties, weddings and celebrations where our love of playing music and large repertoire & experience means we are popular across ages and musical tastes!

We can tailor our sets to suit your event, and like to think of ourselves as friendly and approachable, plus highly professional.


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Reviews (3)

There are currently 3 user ratings for La Bonne Melodie

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in United Kingdom

Beverley, East Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Travels up to 8540 miles
pink circle = free travel (up to 5 miles)

La Vie En Rose

Mon Amant De St Jean

Sous le Ciel De Paris

Petite Fleur

Il y a de la joie

C'est Magnifique

Milord

La Mer

C'est Si Bon

Joseph Joseph

Menilmontant

Les Ognons

La Javanaise

Souvenirs Souvenirs

Que rese-t-il de nos amours

Can Can

Ambalaba

Dinah

Sweet Sue

Minor swing

Dark Eyes

Nuages

Songe D'Automne

Swing 39

Petite Fleur

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

We need a performance space of 2 metres by 2.5 metres and a parking space for a large high top van. One socket.


What information do you require about a venue?

Parking/ load in


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes, we have our own PA.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

We usually arrive an hour a half before guests/ before performing. Often we play two 45 minute sets with a break in between, or some people prefer one long hour long set. We're happy to discuss requirements with the client


Are you happy to perform outside?

We are happy to perform outsid eif the weather is good! We'd need shade and definitely a plan B (inside) for bad weather!


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

Of course clients can suggeest their favourite song, or a couple of favourite songs. We don't need a prescribed setlist, however because we're very experienced at 'reading the room' and playing according to what's going on!


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Upliifting, joyous, beautiful, nostalgic, great for creating a mood, great musicianship

Recent Clients

La Bonne Melodie has performed for these clients:

Hard Rock Café, London; Regents Street Xmas Lights; Dublin Carnival; Royal Horticultural Society Show, Cardiff; Boots plc; Trees/ ParksFor Life, London; RICS Annual Party, Manchester, Cork, Hull & Borneo Jazz Festivals, World Travel Market, plus many many weddings and private parties!

Venues

La Bonne Melodie has performed at these venues:

Leeds Art Gallery, Leeds Met University; Hilton Hotel Park Lane; Belfry International Golf Course; Indigo at O2 Arena; Emirates Stadium; British Medical Association (BMA); opening ceremony of new BBC building; Edgebaston Cricket Ground, Bolton Wanderers, Yorkshire Sculpture Park; , Hull Truck Theatre; Gulbenkian Theatre, University of Kent; Quay Arts Centre Isle of Wight, Annabels London, Excel London,

Availability Guide

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More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Charity Event

Theatre Show

Christmas Party

Genres:

1930s Music

1940s Music

1950s Music

Jazz

Cabaret

Gypsy Jazz

Swing

Easy Listening

Background Music

Acoustic

Vintage

French Music

Features:

PAT tested

Instrumental

Male & female vocalists

Public liability insurance

PA / sound system included

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