Country:United Kingdom Based In:Manchester, North West England Performs: Worldwide From: Contact
SPARKLE DUO are Charles Baker & Phoebe Richards - a friendly, professional piano/guitar vocal duo from Manchester, UK, who have entertained audiences on cruise ships since 2015. Repertoire of 350+ songs. Also experienced solo performers and can play individual sets!
SPARKLE DUO are singer/multi-instrumentalist (Phoebe Richards) and pianist-vocalist (Charles Baker). Phoebe performs on acoustic guitar, alto/tenor saxophone & clarinet, while Charles sings and plays piano. Having entertained on cruise ships around the world since 2015, we are incredibly passionate about performing and always deliver memorable experiences for our audiences! - Extensive repertoire of 350+ classic pop songs from 1940 - Present Day, performed both acoustically and with professional backing tracks - Instrumental music with saxophone also available - 16 genuine 5-star reviews
... from cruise guests - Experienced solo performers - can perform accomplished individual sets! *We love learning guest song requests to make their cruise experience extra-special!
Reviews (17 Reviews)
SPARKLE DUO - Duo - Manchester, North West EnglandEvent Location: HullEvent Type: Vacation12th January 2020
We went on the mini cruise and sparkle were playing. Absolutely incredible.
The highlight of the night was they created that much energy that the drunken Englishman managed to kick his leg in the air every 3 seconds for 2 hours straight.
Everyone was up dancing and the “Islands in the Stream” number had me welling up.
Reviewed by:Nathan Stones
SPARKLE DUO - Duo - Manchester, North West EnglandEvent Location: Carnival MiracleEvent Type: Cruise Ship Entertainment30th December 2018
"We're going on our second cruise! Holland America this time. Same ports: Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, Cabo. Wish you and Charles were going to be there too."
Reviewed by:Daniel Watts
SPARKLE DUO - Duo - Manchester, North West EnglandEvent Location: Carnival FantasyEvent Type: Cruise Ship Entertainment30th September 2018
"Dear friends, I have just filled out a comment card praising how wonderful your music was and just how much we, the passengers, really loved your music. How you had us up and dancing at our age is no mean feat.
I meant every word. Meeting you and spending time listening to you perform and talking to you was the highlight of my trip. As I told Carnival, I hope to see you again, and again and again. I wish you all the best!"
Reviewed by:Margaruite
SPARKLE DUO - Duo - Manchester, North West EnglandEvent Location: Carnival FantasyEvent Type: Cruise Ship lounge sets6th September 2018
"Such a fantastic cruise this year! Met the most amazing musicians, Charles and Phoebe!! They were outstanding! I made a point when they were performing to be there. I hope they will be on our next cruise!! Can't wait to go again. Thank you Carnival!!"
Reviewed by:Todd Norrell and family
SPARKLE DUO - Duo - Manchester, North West EnglandEvent Location: Carnival DreamEvent Type: Cruise Ship Entertainment11th April 2018
"And the best part of the cruise for me, Charles And Phoebe!! If you have the chance to hear them perform consider yourself blessed! Two very talented people I had the pleasure to become friends with!"
Reviewed by:Angelina L Lawliet
SPARKLE DUO - Duo - Manchester, North West EnglandEvent Location: Carnival DreamEvent Type: Cruise Ship Entertainment30th March 2018
"I had a real good time on the cruise ship. Phoebe, your singing is beautiful and touching. Charles, you have so much talent in you. I wish you all the best and I would love to come back on the cruise ship again to see you all"
Reviewed by:Seren Whitaker
SPARKLE DUO - Duo - Manchester, North West EnglandEvent Location: Carnival DreamEvent Type: Cruise Ship Entertainment7th March 2018
"Hi Phoebe - just a note to say how nice it was to meet you and Charles. We had fun talking to you. Also wanted to say how talented you both are - you guys are amazing talents."
Reviewed by:Dan and Kathy Seiler Foxworth
SPARKLE DUO - Duo - Manchester, North West EnglandEvent Location: Carnival MiracleEvent Type: Cruise Ship Entertainment13th August 2017
"Hi Phoebe, I know you're a busy world traveller but I just wanted to take a moment to thank you and Charles again for your kindness. It was nice to find you both and enjoy your music and conversation. I miss you singing to me every night; sometimes I watch the video I took."
Reviewed by:Hillary Pritchard
SPARKLE DUO - Duo - Manchester, North West EnglandEvent Location: Carnival MiracleEvent Type: Cruise Ship Entertainment8th August 2017
"Phoebe and Charles provided delightful entertainment, conversation and were very happy all of the time."
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SPARKLE DUO - Duo - Manchester, North West EnglandEvent Location: Carnival MiracleEvent Type: Cruise Ship Entertainment7th August 2017
"Phoebe and Charles were musicians and they greeted us by name and waved every time they saw us. Their music was fantastic, but most memorable was how gracious and kind they were. Phoebe even made handmade thank-you cards for us, and her other regular listeners. She was a bright shining light on the ship."
Reviewed by:Jeff Brown and family
SPARKLE DUO - Duo - Manchester, North West EnglandEvent Location: Carnival MiracleEvent Type: Cruise Ship Entertainment28th July 2017
"Loved Phoebe and Charles. Their music was a wonderful surprise and I looked forward to it each day at the Alchemy Bar. I wish they'd been given a better venue as that is a high-traffic area which distracted from their great music."
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SPARKLE DUO - Duo - Manchester, North West EnglandEvent Location: Carnival MiracleEvent Type: Cruise Ship Entertainment20th July 2017
"Phoebe (singer; Alchemy Bar) was also very kind and enjoyable to be around."
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SPARKLE DUO - Duo - Manchester, North West EnglandEvent Location: Carnival MiracleEvent Type: Cruise Ship Entertainment4th July 2017
"Charles Baker - amazing pianist!"
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SPARKLE DUO - Duo - Manchester, North West EnglandEvent Location: Carnival MiracleEvent Type: Cruise Ship Entertainment16th June 2017
"Phoebe and Charles were great in the Alchemy Bar each day."
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SPARKLE DUO - Duo - Manchester, North West EnglandEvent Location: Carnival MiracleEvent Type: Cruise Ship Entertainment4th May 2017
"Cute duet. We would talk with them after their performance times. They were very down-to-earth and seemed like they valued our presence."
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Experience
Carnival Cruise Line (2017 - Present): Mainstream Duo [CARNIVAL DREAM] Country Duo [CARNIVAL FANTASY] Vintage Pop Duo [CARNIVAL DREAM] Vintage Pop Duo [CARNIVAL MIRACLE] Cruise & Maritime Voyages (2013 - 16): *(PHOEBE): Performance Host [MS MARCO POLO; MS DISCOVERY; MS ASTOR; MS MAGELLAN] Show Band Musician (alto saxophone) [MS ASTOR] *(CHARLES): Cocktail Pianist [MS MAGELLAN] Show Band Leader [MS MAGELLAN] Show Band Musician (keyboard) [MS MARCO POLO; MS MAGELLAN] Party Lounge Duo (keyboard)/Late-Night DJ [MS MARCO POLO] Classical Duo (piano & violin) [MS MARCO POLO]
SPARKLE DUO are DBS checked (no criminal convictions). Phoebe and Charles both hold valid: - Passports - C1/D visas - Seaman's books - Yellow Fever certificates
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