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Classical - The Rosewood String Quartet

The Rosewood String Quartet is one of the South West's most sought after string quartets, providing musical entertainment for all occasions.

Specialising in wedding ceremonies & receptions, and corporate events.

With the utmost professionalism this very experienced quartet, comprising 2 violins, viola and 'cello, will bring a touch of magic to your event.

The Rosewood String Quartet's wonderfully broad repertoire ranges from Haydn and Mozart to the lighter end of the musical spectrum.

Jazz - Lush Life

Dinner Jazz duo, trio and quartet

Lush Life is perfect for background music during meals and for drinks receptions but it can also play a more prominent roll if required. This saxophone led group, which ranges in size from a duo to a quintet, performs a sophisticated selection of jazz and swing standards made famous by jazz greats such as Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and the Dave Brubeck Quartet. They play many songs from the great song writers of the '30s to '50s such as Jimmy Van Heusen, George and Ira Gershwin, Rodgers and Hart and Cole Porter. With the larger groups, some well chosen songs outside jazz, played in a jazz style, are also possible. The appropriate sized group for your event depends on a number of factors including budget, fullness of sound and the size of your venue. The group has been together since 2001 playing top quality jazz to a wide variety of audiences throughout the South West. They have played for select parties of just 20 people up to groups of over 500 people, at venues such as the English Riviera Centre, Powderham Castle and the Imperial and Grand Hotels, Torquay. Lush Life also form the core of three superb function bands, The Drat Pack, Lush Life with Noelle Rollings and Solar. Lush Life regularly play through a meal or for drinks and then join with the rest of a larger group to provide the evening entertainment, providing a complete package of musical entertainment for your event. Lush Life Duo are also accomplished classical musicians who can play before and during the wedding ceremony. Lush life also make up the core of the Neil Maya Quartet one of the regions leading modern and contemporary jazz outfits.

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Folk - Signs of life

Signs of Life is a folk band that provides music for weddings, parties and festivals. They perform for their local community in Devon and further afield in Portugal, Spain, Ireland and France.

Signs of Life present spirited performances of varied music from around the world. Their delivery is energetic and fiery; their presentation is engaging, drawing audiences into the spirit of the music. They can offer dancing with a caller, featuring music from around Europe and the British Isles to suit weddings and celebrations.

Their huge musical repertoire includes Gypsy & Klezmer, French & Italian, Russian & Balkan, Scottish & Irish, Cajun, Blues & Bluegrass.They have appeared at many local festivals.

Signs of Life present heartwarming and exciting music for Dancing, Romance, and Celebration. They present special themed evenings to suit corporate functions and promotions - eg a French Night or an Irish Night.

"Everybody enjoyed their music enormously. They were great fun, and Lynne worked her magic to get people on their feet for plenty of dancing. Their mix of music was superb and when people werenot dancing, some of them even asked me to stop talking to them because they really wanted just to sit and listen". Brian - October 2005

Pop - Solar

The very best in Soul, Jazz and Funk.

A six-piece funk outfit playing 70s soul classics and modern rare grooves.

Solar is about the hottest, most grooving, danceable and funky band in the South West, bringing together six of the regions most able, experienced and versatile musicians who have been together for over five years.

With a repertoire that ranges from 60s & 70s soul classics by James Brown, Stevie Wonder and The Jackson Five, to modern rare grooves by Jamiroquai and Moloko as well as the Scissor Sisters, this is a band dedicated to dancing. In addition, this experienced band can provide chilled out grooves to relax your revellers before working them up into a frenzy of hot funk. The members of Solar are also experienced jazz musicians and can therefore include many jazz or swing numbers in their set if desired. They will, of course, tailor their performance to suit the occasion and the profile of the guests.

Magician - Michael Shute

Michael has been a top professional performer since 1976. He has a relaxed, polished and friendly style which will help to make your wedding, party or corporate event a complete success.

CABARET- A speciality act, featuring a perfect blend of comedy, magic and audience participation. Widely regarded as being something different in the way of entertainment. 35 to 45 minutes of light-hearted fun. Ideal for the more intimate type of audience.

CLOSE UP MAGIC - Ideal wedding reception entertainment. Unique, novel, amazing and amusing. Takes place in the restaurant or dining room, during the meal, or in the bar or reception room afterwards. About 10 minutes is spent at each table, performing a variety of tricks, right under the noses of the guests. Provides the personal touch and creates a convivial atmosphere.

THE FABULOUS FUN SHOW for children - Perfect entertainment featuring a wonderful blend of magic, comedy and audience participation, including balloon animals and games. The show lasts about one hour.

Disco - Time Trax National Roadshow

For many years now we have booked Time Trax National Roadshow (The Ultimate Mobile Discotheque), for all our discos. Keith Baker is a professional DJ/Presenter with 20 years in the entertainment business.

Time Trax is based in the South West and was established in 1990. His CD & Minidisk collection ranges over 6 decades and currently runs at about 13,750 tracks of every style of music available.

The show has an impressive overhead Light Show extending to 30-40ft in width, but which can be scaled down to suit any venue.

With a very powerful JBL sound system Keith is available for all corporate functions, weddings, parties, Military establishments, summer seasons and clubs.