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1. Articles
   Posted on: 14/01/2012

   The Singing Telegram Business is changing

   An article written by ‘Mike Collins’  the singing minstrel.

   The first singing telegrams started to appear in the early nineteen eighties, quickly followed by the kissagram and the strippergram. The singing telegram, even from the beginning was usually a professional entertainer and arrived in a specefic costume to sing a specail song all about the person. This fully personalised approach impressed it’s audience but shortly after the business was hit by something called the kissagram and the strippergram. The kissgram… Read more

2. Articles
   Posted on: 09/01/2012

   “Sinatra Tribute Act“ – THE DAY I MET TONY BENNETT

   It was July 6th 2003 and Tony Bennett was in town. I had seen Tony on two separate occasions before, but both those times, it was at the Royal Concert Hall. Mr Bennett was appearing live at the open-air stage on George Square, Glasgow, with his Quartet. This appearance was during the Glasgow International Jazz Festival, and boy, were we in for a master class, and it only cost £5.00 to get in!

   There was an outstanding collection of… Read more

3. Articles
   Posted on: 09/01/2012

   “Sinatra Tribute Act” – WHY JAZZ & SWING MUSIC IS COOL”

   This is a great question …. and the answer is a definitive ’yes’. Frank Sinatra is said to have started swing music, but in fact this music was around before Ol’ Blue Eyes arrived on the scene. There was Al Jolson and there was Bing Crosby to name a couple, but Frank brought a new kind of “feel” to the music.

   The experience he gained working with the likes of Tommy Dorsey and the Harry James band set him apart… Read more

4. Articles
   Posted on: 28/12/2011

   Open Mike/Jam Night – The Dog Inn, Whalley, Ribble Valley, Lancashire

   The Dog Inn, Whalley, BB7 9SP, Lancashire is having an Open Mike/Jam Night, Thurs 5th January – 9pm till 11.30pm.

   Everyone is welcome to come down, it’s free and register on the night.

   * Please do not ring the pub for band bookings – email instead *

   POSTAL ADDRESS
   The Dog Inn, 55 King Street, Whalley, Near Clitheroe, Lancs, BB7 9SP

   For more information contact : attydoghouse@gmail.com or website www.dog-innwhalley.co.uk

   If you cannot make that date we have… Read more

5. Articles
   Posted on: 31/10/2011

   Wedding Singers Cheshire

   Wedding Singers Cheshire

   Spotlight On – LeeAnn James – www.leeannjames.co.uk

   With a wealth of experience and professionalism to her credit, LeeAnn James is the perfect artiste for any venue or occasion that requires a touch of class. Comfortable in both small, intimate rooms to large theatre/concert halls, her showcan be tailored to suit any audience from laid back andambient to lively uptempo classics.

   With a number of fully rehearsed and authentic shows there is something for every type of event.

   … Read more

6. Articles
   Posted on: 31/10/2011

   Solo Singers Preston

   Solo Singers Preston

   Spotlight On ‘Tina Lees’ - www.tinalees.co.uk

   Tina was born in Stockport, near Manchester, the youngest of 2 children.

   Being the daughter of a professional audio engineer meant Tina grew up around recording studios and professional musicians and first performed in a recording studio at the age of 8.

   It was around the age of 10, after being given the lead role in a school production, that Tina’s love of performing really began and she later went… Read more

7. Articles
   Posted on: 25/10/2011

   Wedding Singers Cambridge

   Wedding Singers Cambridge

   Spotlight On – Kathryn Buck - www.kathrynbuck.co.uk

   I initially trained in Italian Bel Canto (beautiful singing) technique with Diana Stuart in Cambridgeshire for 7 years. My three-octave range allows me to sing a variety of music, but, predominantly, my roles have utilized my rich mezzo quality. Amongst a number of performances for Opera Experience, I have played the part of Maddelena from Verdi’s ‘Rigoletto’, The Third Lady in Mozart’s ‘Magic Flute’ and Meg in Verdi’s ‘Falstaff’… Read more

8. Articles
   Posted on: 24/10/2011

   Solo Singers | Solo Artists | Singers For Hire

   Claire-Louise has a powerful and versatile voice suited to any event, with a wide range of experience and a repertoire that includes pop, pop/rock, soul, blues, jazz, motown and dance.

   What makes Claire-Louise unique is that she will adapt her act to suit the party/venue whether its laid back blues and soul or popular party tunes to fill the dance floor. Claire-Louise also makes sure her repertoire is up to date with the latest chart music. Claire-Louise understands how much… Read more

9. Articles
   Posted on: 24/10/2011

   Harpists Ulster

   Harpists Ulster

   Spotlight On - Patricia Daly - www.patriciadalyharpist.com

   Founding member of Armagh Harpers’ Association, main organizer and instigator of the Edward Bunting Harp Festival Armagh N. Ireland, www.edwardbuntingharpfestival.com, Patricia Daly has played a central role in raising an awareness of interest and in the revival of the Irish harp.

   She now fronts the newly formed band ‘Celtic Eos’ (consisting of a core line-up of 4 dazzling bright red Telynauteifi harps). Among all of this she continues to successfully teach… Read more

10. Articles
    Posted on: 24/10/2011

    Acoustic Guitarist Norfolk

    Acoustic Guitarist Norfolk

    Spotlight On – Nicholas Allen - http://www.musicandevents.co.uk/artists/nicholas-allen/

    Nicholas Allen is a guitarist who is based near Norwich. He has been playing for 13 years and during that time he has attained Grades 1 – 8 in classical guitar, Grade 5 in theory and a National Diploma in Music Practice.

    In 2009 he graduated from the University of East Anglia with BA Hons in Music.  Whilst studying at university he was the house guitarist at the ‘Jazz at the Grads’ evenings which… Read more

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