What is an Acoustic or Unplugged Band?

Acoustic Bands or Unplugged Bands as they are known were made famous in the 1990s by artistes like Rod Stewart. Acoustic instruments from the band were used, they mainly removed the electric guitars and replaced them with acoustic only guitars, but all other instruments remained the same. Electric keyboards were removed as well, with the exception of Hammond organs still in place. As the years past, the more established artistes had a full orchestra to back them up and still called them unplugged sessions.

Will an Acoustic Unplugged Band be Loud Enough?

Most Acoustic Bands are amplified with electric amps and speakers but without electric instruments, this still ensures the volume can be turned up or down for the amplified acoustic instruments.

What if the Venue does not allow amplification?

Don't use the venue, get them to return the deposit back. It is not worth spending your money, while all you can hear on your special day are the people who have drunk the most, thus overpowering the band who are trying to play loud enough without amplification.

I have no choice, I have booked a Venue that does not allow amplification and I am stuck with this venue?

In this scenario, we suggest using an acoustic band which is as large as space and budget would allow to try and get them to be loud enough. Another option would be to use a roaming acoustic band. The truth is, the party is never going to be able to go up a gear without electric amplification and there wont be much real dancing, only novelty dancing by your drunk uncle Tom !

What is an ideal size for an acoustic band?

This really depends on the band itself and the mood you are going for, bands are generally from a 2 piece to 5 piece and prices start at £550.00. The smaller the band, the more background their presence will be.

Music for LONDON | Laura’s Country and Pop Acoustic Duo

Singer with Oustanding Vocals Performing Country Blues, Pop and Jazz

Laura is an accomplished singer-songwriter known for her captivating soulful voice and repertoire that covers a wide range of styles. She regularly sings at events & venues all across the country and has performed on popular tv shows. Laura is available for bookings as a Duo or with a Full Band.

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Laura has been singing since she was 5 years old and loved nothing more than to perform. She has supported popular UK country band ‘The Shires’ in concert at Chepstow Castle and performed alongside an incredible lineup of Nashville’s finest artists at the Pop Country2Country Music festival at the O2 arena and has performed a live session for Sir Bob Harris (Radio 2). Laura’s repertoire of songs can be tailor-made for each event.

Repertoire

Popular upbeat Setlist

Domino ( Jessie J )
Rolling in the Deep (Adele)
I wanna dance with somebody – (Whitney)
Proud Mary (Tina Turner)
River Deep Mountain High ( Tina Turner )
Dancing in the Street
Shout out to my Ex ( Little mix)
Say a little prayer ( Aretha Franklin)
Son of a Preacher Man ( Dusty Springfield)
Signed sealed delivered ( Stevie wonder)
Man, I feel like a Woman ( Shania Twain)
Next to Me ( Emeli Sande)
The shape of You (Ed Sheeran)
Price Tag – (Jessie J)
No one ( Alicia keys)
Love Yourself – (Justin Bieber)
HAPPY ( Pharell )
Get Lucky ( Daft Punk)
Runaway Baby ( Bruno Mars)
Walking On Sunshine
Valerie (Amy Winehouse version )
Firework (Katy Perry)
Material Girl (Madonna)
I want to want you ( Jason Derullo)
Crazy (Gnarls Barkley)
American Boy ( Estelle – original key minus the rap)
Think ( Aretha Franklin)

Jazz/pop ( laid back) slow tempo set

Let There Be Love ( Nat King Cole)
Fly Me To The Moon ( Frank Sinatra)
Smile, (Michael Jackson)
We Found Love (Rihana)
When I Fall in Love ( Nat King Cole)
Crazy in Love ( Great Gatsby – Emeli Sandeversion)
All of Me (John Legend)
If I Ain’t Got You – (Alicia Keys)
Songbird – (Eva Cassidy)
I can’t help falling in love with you ( Hayley Reinhart version)
Take our clothes off ( Ella Eyre version)
At Last ( Etta James)
Pillow Talk ( Zayn Malik)
Walk On By – Dionne Warwick
Ain’t No Sunshine (Bill Withers)
You’ve Got a Friend (James Taylor)
Love yourself ( Justin Bieber – piano version)
Syrup & Honey ( Duffy)
Stay with Me ( Sam Smith)
All the Way ( Frank Sinatra)
Will, you still love me tomorrow ( Amy Winehouse version)
Pillow talk ( piano version)

Testimonials

I booked Laura to sing at my wedding reception, just after the ceremony, and it was the highlight of our day!

All my guests were transfixed and talked and raved about her all day & night. She sang a mixture of love songs, old & new; her voice and stage presence were effortless and mesmerizing. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her for any event; she will make it special.

Stephen Cherry

Wedding Event at Stoke Place Hotel

“Laura was mesmerizing when she performed at both our annual charity poker events; after she serenaded the room with a great set, everyone was so complimentary. Laura was easy and very professional to work with and gave us a huge repertoire of songs to choose from.”

Natalie Voyle

Quintessential Events – Poker Charity Event “The Savoy Hotel” &The Ned London

Laura and her band were great entertainment on a Friday night and kept all our guests up on the dancefloor!

Serena Coad

Annabels, Mayfair London

Laura is our fantastic resident singer here at Baboush, and all our guests are always highly complimentary. I would highly recommend her for all events.

General Manager

Baboush, Bar & Restaurant, Leigh On Sea

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