February

Recession means there is belt tightening from most - the demand has been for less musicians per event. So, duos and soloists are suddenly in demand. The imagination of people inquiring creates new possible duos. We were just about to provide a violin and cello duo for a surprise 60th Birthday Party, when the unexpected snow intruded on plans - and it was postponed until March.
March also brings a wedding in London - and the bride has asked for a solo flute for the wedding. We are happy to oblige, and Eva will be playing Mozart, Pachelbel and Delibes for the happy couple on their very special day. So there has been less demand for string quartets for weddings and events. Although we do have some advance bookings for July and December - organised people who know what music they want.
Not everyone does though, and that's why Brian is more than happy to try and offer advice and practical tips on what live music works for which kind of event. So call Liquid Strings today and get some expert advice on how to make an ordinary event beautiful with extraordinary live music.


"Music gives a soul to the universe,
wings to the mind,
flight to the imagination,
and life to everything."
~ Plato ~

We have been getting bookings for string duo for weddings and events, more than ever before. It is a lovely choice for smaller events, an elegant sound and looks good also. It also doesn't decimate the budget, which is clearly a factor of concern for most at the moment. If the combination is violin and cello, then you have the simplicity of a beautiful melody line on the violin with the cello to accompany it. It is surprising that not more music was specifically written for this combination, since it sounds so lovely.
Given a larger budget, we would definitely recommend a gospel choir for an event - a gospel choir for a wedding or a gospel choir for a corporate event. We have 3 different gospel choirs for events, and they are all seasoned professionals with incredible vocal abilities! It is an entirely uplifting, joyous sound and will make people smile.

string quartets for weddings in London

Now is a great time to book a string quartet for a wedding in London and the surrounding regions. There are brilliant string quartets for weddings available from Liquid Strings. And if that seems too much for the budget in the current climate, why not book a string trio for your wedding in London or a string duo for your wedding. Call Brian today to find the perfect string quartet, trio, duo or even solo string player for a wedding in London

string quartets and duos for weddings

It is a period of booking musicians for weddings in London and beyond. We are getting most of our inquiries for string quartet hire for weddings in London, and for string duos in weddings - possibly as a result of the economic situation - since string quartets are usually a more common request.
String duos or even trios for hire in weddings are also great choices. I played myself for a London wedding last year with Cat on cello, and the simple combination of violin and cello was an effective one - as there is lots of good music, and the simplicity of violin and cello duo in a wedding reception or a wedding ceremony can sound really lovely.

We also have a great covers band for weddings in London and the surrounding regions, who can play loads of great hits - current and oldies, which can provide the right atmosphere to get people dancing and celebrating in the way that only a live band can really do. If you hire a string quartet (or duo/trio) for the wedding reception or ceremony - or indeed both, and the covers band for after the dinner , then you can get a good discount. Phone Brian for details on the usual Liquid Strings numbers (see the site). Book musicians for weddings now, as demand is high!

End of Year

It has been a fun year, and challenging to meet the credit crunch budget for music in events. Although some clients have played it save with a standard string quartet, demand has risen for jazz bands hire in London, especially Jules and his jazz swing band and Phil and his cool trio with fantastic female vocalists. It's a stylish choice that covers both background and isn't too loud to discourage conversation, but can also get guests dancing and moving. Versatile, and the jazz bands for hire from Liquid Strings are chosen for their wide repertoire and experience in playing great jazz/swing music in all kinds 0f events - corporate and private.

We are also getting a lot more demand for the medieval musicians and the gospel singers - both completely different, but both similarly eye-catching and unusual as music for events. Gospel singers can provide a funky, upbeat and big live sound to any event - their powerful voices mean that they can sing without PA, unless the venue is so big and the number of guests so large, it is essential.

Medieval musicians are visually fantastic in their costumes and can play a huge variety of medieval/elizabethan instruments whilst wandering amongst the guests or standing still. Other interesting acts we offer include harp and vocal duo for hire, who can play very classical as well as eclectic styles, from pop covers and jazz standards.

We will be putting together some packages next year, including a wedding package, where you can save money by booking 2 or 3 acts for the wedding - this also keeps the variety and freshness of each act high. For example, you could have a solo cello during the ceremony, a jazz band for the reception and a covers band later on to precede a DJ (or even to play out the whole evening). Live music enhances events in a way that music through speakers cannot do. There is tinned music in pubs, shops, bars, clubs and many other settings. Whereas live music stops people in their tracks, brings a smile and brings a unique touch to proceedings. Call Brian today on 07958 031797 for a chat, free advice and a free CD to find out what live music for hire would suit your event.

Liquid Strings has been very busy with a reception at London Transport Museum, with an amplified string trio setting the tone for the reception put on by the US Embassy in London. Thanks to the sound engineer from Acoustic Solutions, the Liquid Strings trio could be heard above the buzz of the event. Music ranged from Amazing Grace to Cole Porter and Scott Joplin, with some Vivaldi and Mozart as well.
We have also just provided a string quartet at The Reform Club on Pall Mall, and in this busy weekend are providing live gospel singers for hire in Tommy Hilfiger's flagship store on Regent Street, as well as a live string quartet in a West London community event, that will be the first (brave/crazy) attempt at playing outdoors in December!

The benefits of live music at events

Live musicians are essential in any event to create a unique atmosphere. Even a wedding a string quartet played at recently was surprisingly quiet, and the dinner was uplifted by the live string quartet. Even if everything looks great - fantastic catering, flower arrangements, beautiful venue and location - without musicians playing live at the event, it will not be the same. The keyword here is live, since it brings an occasion to life, literally sets the tone of the event.
Recently, this Liquid Strings all girl string quartet available for weddings, parties, receptions and business events in London were the aspect of the wedding that everyone commented on, saying how entertaining the quartet were, with their mix of styles - from jazz and classical through to pop songs, they brought a smile - and several guests said that they were inspired to hold more events with live music. These can range from classical singers, jazz swing bands and harpists to medieval musicians, cover bands and trumpet trios. See the website for more details, and call Liquid Strings for a free brochure and CD.