Musical Acts

"I have now seen the Groove Warriors three times in the Bull’s Head. Every time I travelled down from Edinburgh. What a great band, and a fantastic funky sound. Hope to make it over in 2026 to see them again. Keep it funky now! "

" Yaz xxx oud player is widely regarded as a very good, highly respected oud player. Here’s why musicians, critics, and venues take him seriously: 🎵 Musical Skill & Reputation • Strong technical command of the oud: His playing shows control, speed, and expressive phrasing, especially in improvisation (taqsim). • Expressive style: Critics often highlight the emotional depth and atmosphere of his playing rather than just flashiness. • Comparisons to top players: He has been compared in reviews to internationally respected oud masters like Anouar Brahem, which is high praise in the oud world. 🌍 Professional Recognition • Major venues & festivals: He has performed at places like Ronnie Scott’s, the Barbican, Royal Festival Hall, WOMAD, and Glastonbury — venues that book only high-level musicians. • Serious collaborations: Playing with artists such as Robert Plant, Natacha Atlas, Cheb Mami, and Transglobal Underground indicates strong peer recognition. • Longevity: He has maintained an active career for decades, which usually only happens when a musician is consistently good and in demand. 🎶 Musical Value • He’s not just a technician — he’s also a composer and bandleader, able to integrate the oud into jazz, blues, and world-music contexts without losing its traditional character. • His work with Fantazia and later ensembles shows versatility across traditional and contemporary styles. Bottom line If you measure “good” by: • technical ability ✅ • musical expression ✅ • professional respect ✅ • sustained career at high-level venues"

"Thank you, Rich, for making our Christmas party so memorable. Rich was absolutely fantastic at our Christmas party! His guitar performance set the perfect atmosphere — warm, festive, and professional throughout the entire event. What we especially appreciated was that he provided a full playlist for us to choose from ahead of time, which made the planning process so easy and personal. Every song he played fit the mood perfectly, and our guests loved the music. On top of his talent, Rich is also incredibly kind, easy to communicate with, and a true pleasure to work with. We would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for live guitar music for a party or special event, and we would happily book him again in the future."

"His music brought a truly charming atmosphere to our wedding reception. Tasteful, warm, and never overpowering, it felt perfectly in tune with the moment. A wonderful musician and a real pleasure to work with."

"He's that Indian music performer, you are looking for your private gigs. Thank you for such an entertaining night. One can definitely invite him for a Bollywood night gigs."

"Beautiful performance from Emperor Seye Paul and his band on several occasions that I have witnessed his band performed. Looking forward to the next time. Well done chief."