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Arthur West
Pianist / Keyboardist
(6 Reviews)
Also Performs As: Pianist / Singer
Country: United Kingdom
Based In: Oxford, South East
Performs: Worldwide
From: £300
Country: United Kingdom
Based In: Oxford, South East
Performs: Worldwide
From: £300
Pianist/Vocalist with a unique sound and stage presence: upbeat boogie woogie, intermingled with funky pop covers, belting singalongs & classics, all with a stomp box to get people up and dancing.
Description
I am one of the country's leading Piano Vocalist Entertainers. Having had residencies in Cheshire & Manchester for a number of years, I moved to London in 2018, and have since become a sought after and established front line entertainer. I absolutely love my job, and I believe it shows in how I perform, in an infectious way.
I currently perform in a range of varied venues across the South of the UK, with availability to hire for your wedding or private event.
I am able to cater to your style of event; whether this means Solo Piano down the aisle, background Motown hits whilst you eat,
... or foot stomping pop covers and boogie woogie piano for you to dance to; I can be versatile at your request. In this way, I have a large library of songs in my repertoire for you to choose from; and if it's not too unusual, I can improvise a new cover on the spot.
I play using various PA speakers to suit the size of the room; and I often use a stomp box to get that extra 'pulse' to get people dancing. Overall, this gives me a big sound. However, if you need a bigger one, I can be hired as part of a Piano duelling show, or trio/band.
Set-List
500 + songs
- Pop music 1950s - 2020s
- Blues specialist
- Jazz & swing covers (crooning)
- Solo Piano covers
- Funk
- Stride Piano (honky tonk)
Reviews (6 Reviews)
Arthur West - Pianist / Singer - Oxford, South East
Event Location: Undisclosed location
Event Type: Birthday party
1st July 2023
“You’ve got it. Just keep doing what you’re doing”
Arthur West - Pianist / Singer - Oxford, South East
Event Location: London, Trafalgar Square offices
Event Type: CQS women’s network event
29th December 2022
“I love what you do”
Arthur West - Pianist / Singer - Oxford, South East
Event Location: Thunderbridge
Event Type: Wedding
26th March 2018
Arthur you really made the day with lovely music throughout!
Would recommend you for every wedding!
Experience
My experience includes regular work at the following event types:
UK Pubs
Bars
Piano Bars
Restaurants
Wedding Receptions
Wedding Breakfasts
Wedding (playing while walking down the aisle)
Local Music Festivals
Church meet up groups
Hotels
Private Parties
Student events
Previous Clients
The Cheadle Hulme Pub (Manchester UK) Resident Pianist
Cabin 5150 (Macclesfield, UK) Resident Pianist
The Wizard (Alderley Edge, UK) Resident Pianist
NB Productions (Macclesfield, UK) Puppeteer Musical Keyboardist
Matt n Phreds (Manchester UK) Regular blues night pianist
Old King's Head (Macclesfield, UK) Summer festival after party pianist
Collingham Real Ale Festival (Leeds UK) Pianist/Vocalist
Poynton Beer Festival (Poynton, UK) Pianist Vocalist
Scarcroft Golf Club (Leeds UK) Pianist/Vocalist
Cask and Kiln (Manchester, UK) Jam night Host/Pianist
The Church Inn (Manchester, UK)
... Resident Pianist/Vocalist
Wine and Wallop (Manchester, UK) Regular Pianist
256 Fallowfield (Manchester, UK) Resident jam night host
Suitable for
Anniversary Party Awards Ceremony Bachelor / Stag Party Bachelorette / Hen Party Bar / Bat Mitzvah Birthday Party (Adult) Birthday Party (Teen) Bridal Shower Casinos Christening Christmas Party Club Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Concerts / Tours Conference / Meeting Corporate Event Cruise Ships Dinner Party Engagement Party Festival / Outdoor Event Graduation Party Grand Opening Party Halloween Party High School Reunion Holiday / Theme Parks Hotel Event Jewish Wedding New Year's Eve Party Nightclub Event Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Restaurant / Bar / Pub Event Retirement Party Session Work Theaters / Stage Trade Show / Exhibitions University / College Event Virtual Event Wedding Ceremony Wedding Cocktail/Drinks Reception Wedding Reception
Additional Information
Insured for Public Liability (Includes up to 5 additional band members)
CRB Checked
Equipment can be provided if necessary: Roland 300NX Stage Piano, StagePAS400w PA.
Can be hired for Solo Piano, or Piano with vocals
Virtual Services Offer
Online stream
For a more reasonable fee, I can perform on a livestream, for you to put on your TV or phone. This can be a very personalised experience; and great for a birthday or special occasion.
I also livestream a number of my live gigs in the Piano bar, which you can join for free.
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