Michelle and 3 of the lovely ladies from the Liquid Strings Gospel Singers roused the already lively crowd at the Secret Cinema event in the Coronet Theatre on Saturday 20th. These great gospel singers for hire were an amazing addition to what looked like an amazing night, full of colourful characters and a carnival feel taking over the Elephant and Castle venue.

On the same night, the wonderful Djanan and Turkish musicians were bringing a Turkish theme to a 50th birthday party. The whole party theme was Turkish, so Liquid Strings sourced a brilliant belly dancer as well - Hannah - who brought exactly the right ambiance with her elegant, poised dancing - working well with Djanan, with whom she's worked several times before. If you're having a party and you're looking to bring some live music into your home, we specialise in bespoke live music, tailored to each particular event.

We are always adding new artists to the pool to choose from, and the latest is a talented DJ for hire in London - DJ Ernest is a true pro, who can bring the house down with his big party mixes. He is sensitive to every event he works in, always trying to fit in, rather than take over each venue! This is a great skill, and combined with his excellent equipment and brilliant tunes, he is the DJ of choice if you want to have an unforgettable party. Contact Brian on 07958 031797 for more information.

New page on the site for the fantastic Julian - solo guitarist for hire. Julian has been playing in several events for Liquid Strings recently. His combination of classical, Baroque, Spanish and jazz guitar make him a fine choice for weddings, parties and all kinds of other events.
He recently played at a wedding and ended up accompanying one of the bridesmaids in singing Somewhere over the Rainbow. It's this kind of versatility that marks him out a player of choice for events. He plays through a small amp to be heard in different settings and during the credit crunch can make a perfect choice for those with budgetary constraints (whilst not being too cheap!)

We have new Themed Events, including -
Brazilian Samba - the best authentic live music for a themed Brazilian party.
Late Lounge Party - cool musicians with a unique twist on turntables, lovely keyboards and electric violin.
Decadent Swing Party - Hannah and her jazz bands can send you back into the swing era of the 30s, or other live music themed Events.

Soon to come is a page for guitarist Julian, whose solo guitar for hire in Liquid Strings is proving very popular, with several weddings coming up.

News and Tips for Events

Please feel free to add any comments/suggestions, or fire a question if you wish!

RECENT EVENTS

• Wedding Reception and Dinner in 'Home House' private members club.
• String Quartet to play for Sultanate of Oman in a Gala Dinner at Muscat, Oman.
• 60th Birthday Surprise Party string duo in Carvasso's Restaurant, Chiswick.
  

NEW ACTS

The best of our new acts are -

• Brazilian Samba Band (see above)
• Electric violin and keyboards/turntables duo with Cafe del Mar style music (see above)
• Hannah 30s style Swing Singer
  

MUSIC FOR EVENTS TIPS/IDEAS

Small is beautiful!

During the recession, we have been offering our clients budget-busting alternatives that still look and sound fantastic.

For example, if the event is not that large and you cannot afford to book a string quartet, why not book a string duo? The combination of violin and cello looks great, and most essentially, it sounds great as well. It can sound as good as a string trio, but is of course cheaper!

A solo musician doesn't have to be an expensive harpist (and if the harpist is not expensive, beware!). It can be a more economical cellist, jazz or classical guitarist.

An amplified function band can be exorbitant, but if you're looking for a cheaper alternative for live, amplified music for events, ask us about our jazz bands. Some of the combinations (ie trio with female singer) can be very reasonable and flexible in their fees.



With Best Wishes,
Brian

Our string duo played in Carvosso's for a 60th Birthday on Sat 28th. It went superbly well, and up and coming events include providing a string section for hire in a concert in Raynes Park, as well as more weddings.
We have also recently had Eva playing in a wedding at the beautiful church in Ely Place - St Etheldreda. Solo flute for weddings is a lovely pure sound - well worth using for a small, intimate event, which this event was. Another lovely wedding choice is solo guitar hire.

Solo musician for events

If your budget is low, but you want live music, book a solo musician for events and weddings. It can be absolutely beautiful and a very reasonable price. Julian on solo guitar has just entertained and moved Nadia and Matthew in their wedding, and Eva on solo flute made an impact on a small but beautiful church wedding in Farringdon. It's a really simple booking, and being solo, easier to get the music you require if there are any requests. Call Brian for a quote today - what are you waiting for?

string duos for weddings and corporate events

This combination is becoming more popular with us, especially for those without the budget for a string quartet. I am covering a lot of these with great new cellist, Magda - as violin and cello string duo is an ideal combination for weddings, parties, corporate events, product launches and many other kinds of events.
Liquid Strings is more than happy to cater for smaller budgets. If times are tough, that's no reason not to have live music - but we understand that booking an entire gospel choir during a recession is not a fantastic idea for most, so we would recommend smaller combinations, such as jazz solo artists, string duo for wedding and solo guitar.
Call Brian today for advice on how to find the best musicians to hire for your event, to make it a day or night to remember.