Thursday 14 January 2016

Simply Great Music Videos

The most beautiful and brilliant music and entertainment videos out there, that we just have to share with you. Scroll through and enjoy watching what we feel is the best out there!


Thought we would give you something fun and something to get you ready for the weekend!  THE BEST DANCING CATS!

The Most Beautiful Daddy to Daughter Song. Be warned you may actually cry!
 
 
Not many people remember David Bowie starred in the classic childhood 1980s film. Can you remember the film and singing along to it?

 


Friday 8 January 2016

An Authentic 1960s Band The Fourmost

 
The Fourmost had its roots steeped in the eclectic 1960’s Mersey beat boom and was part of the Brian Epstein stable along with The Beatles, Billy J Kramer, Gerry and The Pacemakers and others.

 The band has evolved from enjoying 1960’s chart hits such as Hello Little Girl (no.9) and A Little Loving (no.6) and less popular songs as Baby I Need Your Lovin, Here There and Everywhere and a cover of George Formby’s Auntie Maggie’s Remedy.

During the 1970’S and the early 1980’s like many of its peers, The Fourmost played mainly on the cabaret circuit as it struggled to compete for appeal with disco, funk, glam rock and punk.

Since the mid 1980’s The Fourmost has enjoyed a golden era as part of the wider 1960’s revival scene and now appear throughout the UK and Europe playing at theatre's, holiday parks and 60's festivals to a diverse fan base.

The Fourmost are one of the most authentic 1960's bands currently on the circuit today, from their Vox amps and Ludwig drums down to their Italian made slim fitted suits and Cuban heel boots.


TO HIRE THE FOURMOST OR FIND OUT MORE CLICK HERE

Thursday 7 January 2016

Vintage Mixture Of Jazz, Swing & Country Debi Hall Has It All




Debi Hall has been singing professionally for over 10 years. Having toured the UK, Europe and Asia, her vast experience comes across in every performance, from a theatre holding 1000 people, to an intimate jazz setting. She has lent her voice to the likes of Abba and Blondie (having worked in numerous tribute shows), demonstrating an understanding and versatility of many styles, in addition to singing a variety of popular styles from many decades. However, Debi has slowly moved towards an area she feels most suited to, both vocally and emotionally: a vintage mixture of jazz, swing and country.  


BE IT YOUR WEDDING, A FESTIVAL, PRIVATE FUNCTION OR CORPORATE EVENT, DEBI WILL CATER FOR EVERY INDIVIDUAL NEED, WITH HER EXTENSIVE SONGBOOK AND KNOWLEDGE OF PERFORMING.


TO VIEW MORE OF DEBI AND HER SUPERB MUSIC CLICK HERE

So Talented & Beautiful too, Verity Guthrie has it all!


 Verity Guthrie is a beautiful and extremely talented young lady. An absolute must see for the UK music and entertainment industry.

With 15 years experience and a Degree in Jazz and Contemporary Music, Verity is a versatile, confident and highly professional vocalist.

She is available as a session musician or for performances with a duo, trio or quartet. Verity's repetoire covers jazz, latin, soul, blues, folk, pop and funk from the old classics to the latest hits. Fun, reliable, entertaining, easy to work, classy and soulful, whether hiring her with her band or just herself as a session vocalist, Verity's performance will undoubtedly impress.

Simply visit her page and you will see why she is so in demand and the best choice for any event or function. We are so pleased she is featured with us and a true example of what natural born talent is.
We just know she is going to go so far!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW MORE OF VERITY

Murphy James An Acoustic Musician



Hi there, my name is Murphy James and I'm a full time professional singer/acoustic guitarist.
I have a vast repertoire that stretches from 60's till today's charts and have been performing on a full-time, professional basis for the past 15 years since the age of 17.

I have a summer residency every year at Windsor Racecourse as well as being the resident musician for the Ministry of Defence at Victoria (Windsor Castle), Wellington (Buckingham Palace) & Aldershot Barracks.

I am a regular featured artist at both Westfield London & Westfield Stratford Shopping Centres. As well as performing at restaurants for the likes of Antony Worrall Thompson & Jamie Oliver, I have also played parties for Fearne Cotton & Jo Whiley.

In 2014 I was asked to play as the main act at the Tour de France for the after event entertainment in Yorkshire to 16,000 people.

If you would like to have a listen to what I do, you can visit my website www.murphyjamesmusic.com where you will find over 70 Live Recordings & 50+ YouTube Videos.
If you have any questions or would like to make a booking, please don't hesitate to get in touch by replying to this message or by using the contact details below.

I look forward to hearing from you either way.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HIRE MURPHY OR FIND OUT EVEN MORE ABOUT THIS GREAT UK MUSICIAN, CLICK HERE TO CHECK HIS PAGE OUT!

Sunday 3 January 2016

Top 12 BIggest Selling Music Singles In The 1980s

Do you remember the 1980s? A time when there was no internet, no down loading and people used to have to go to a shop and actually buy a single? Nothing better than the joy of actually holding that record in your hand, getting it home and removing it from the sleeve. Either that or you sat by your radio and actually taped the latest songs, trying as best you could not to record the DJ speaking at the end! A great time for music, so in case you didn't know; here are the top 12 biggest selling music singles from 1980 to 1989. With Christmas on the way too, it's good to see there are a few festive ones in there too.


12.  EYE OF THE TIGER  -  SURVIVOR   990,000 SALES

Released May 1982


11.  TAINTED LOVE - SOFT CELL   1,135,000 SALES

Released July 1981


10.  COME ON EILEEN  -  DEXYS MIDNIGHT RUNNERS  1,201,000 SALES

Released June 1982


9.  THE POWER OF LOVE  -  JENNIFER RUSH  1.321.500 SALES

Released December 1984


8.  CARELESS WHISPER  -  GEORGE MICHAEL  1,366,000 SALES

Released July 1984


7.  KARMA CHAMELEON  -  CULTURE CLUB  1,405,000 SALES

Released September 1983


6.  LAST CHRISTMAS / EVERYTHING SHE WANTS  -  WHAM  1,420,000 SALES

Released December 984


5.  DON'T YOU WANT ME  -  THE HUMAN LEAGUE  1,430,000 SALES

Released November 1981


4.  TWO TRIBES  -  FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD  1,510,000 SALES

Released June 1984


3.  I JUST CALLED TO SAY I LOVE YOU  -  STEVIE WONDER  1,775,000 SALES

Released August 1984


2.  RELAX  -  FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD  1,910,000 SALES

Released October 1983


1.  DO THEY KNOW IT'S CHRISTMAS  -  BAND AID  3,550,000 SALES

Released December 1984


If you are a 1980s Tribute or any entertainer, get yourself listed with us by clicking Add Free Entry on our Home Page. Or if you are a venue, feel free to hire any of our 1000 plus entertainers directly! Start searching for your quality act by clicking here!

Friday 18 December 2015

Guest Blog Francesa Mepham

 
My life is difficult to categorise, I don't call it my work, as the work I do literally is my life! Primarily I am a classical singer or as I often describe 'classical session singer' as a lot of what I do is performing at ceremonies such as weddings and funerals as well as concerts and events rather than any long runs of shows. When I sing at an event such as a funeral, I feel incredibly privileged to give someone who was so loved and regarded a special farewell in the form of music, which I think is the most amazing gift in the world!



In addition to this I'm also a writer of well, a lot of everything! I write theatre news articles and performer related articles sharing a little pearl of wisdom when it comes to me, on my blog Frantastic View. There is also copywriting I  I'm also a playwright, with my latest play R(ex)ception being performed at Canal Cafe Theatre on 14th December directed by the Award Winning and Associate Director of the theatre, Adam Morley. I'm also a Theatre reviewer for a Show called What's Offstage? on Soho Radio, presented by Nina Davis and produced by Bryony Hughes, which I actually adore as it’s a wonderful show and wonderful team. As well as the radio show I write for differing websites and publications too.
Stop The Press.. I will be the role of Amy in the new Musical Amy Amy by Nick Pelas at West Cliff Theatre, Essex on 27th February 2016
Phew!


You only realise when you write it all down how much you actually do, but believe me it's not all non stop glamour! I eat a lot! I watch the odd Bergerac (a classic BBC cop drama set in Jersey in the 1980's..). Singing is definitely a lot of hard work, focus and planning ahead. I love to sing a variety from sacred arias to musical theatre, that’s my definition of being a classical crossover singer. In general I listen to a variety of music from Two Door Cinema Club to Dusty Springfield. When you do both performing and writing always remember one thing, always expect the unexpected, I know it’s a clichĂ© but it’s actually very true!
The next couple of months are very busy but very exciting I do feel very lucky indeed as I have performances coming up for Christmas and in to the new year as well as my writing being performed which is just incredible.


Next Performing..
Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree at Winston Churchill Theatre Ruislip on 12th December http://www.hillingdontheatres.uk/index.php/events/rockin-around-the-christmas-tree/
Upcoming play I’ve written..
R(ex)ception a short play as part of Actor Awareness of new works on the theme of working class, at Canal CafĂ© Theatre http://www.canalcafetheatre.com/EventPage.php?EventId=44307My Blog, where you can also keep updated on my performing and writing on the Fran’s Diary page: https://frantasticview.wordpress.com/