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A day in the life of a professional musician
Ever wondered what it takes to be part of a successful function band? Want to get a fly on the wall perspective of life as a professional musician and see just how much effort it takes to perform at an event? Look no further in our new ‘a day in the life’ blog series.
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A Day In The Life Of Limelight
 Blogs > A day in the life of a professional musician
Sophisticated jazz and swing band, Limelight, hosted an Events Industry Party to celebrate their recent rebranding launch on Wednesday 6th April 2011 at the St Pancras Grand Champagne and Oyster Bar in London. Limelight specialise in performing jazz and swing classics, with a contempory twist. Lead singer, Sue Appleby, talks us through the event in her photo and video diary.
A Day In The Life Of The T-Tones
 Blogs > A day in the life of a professional musician
Suffolk based a capella quartet The T-Tones performed at a Bar Mitzvah celebration held in 13th century barn The Great Barn, Ruislip, on Saturday 28th May 2011. The close harmony vocal group mingled with guests during a table to table performance, adding various personal touches to make their appearance more memorable. Vocalist and songwriter Stephen Amer provides an insight into what a capella group can bring to your event.
A Day In The Life Of The Mediaeval Dragons
 Blogs > A day in the life of a professional musician
Strolling mediaeval musicians, The Mediaeval Dragons, were booked to play at a mediaeval themed birthday party in a school hall in Bristol. They played an acoustic set while guests mingled, background instrumental music during the meal, and mediaeval dancing later in the evening. Hurdy-gurdy Mark Powell gives us an insight into The Mediaeval Dragons on a gig day.
A Day In The Life Of Doug Segal
 Blogs > A day in the life of a professional musician
Miraculous mind reader and psychological entertainer Doug Segal recently recorded a routine for a BBC show "The Slammer" at world famous Elstree Studios in Hertfordshire, before performing an after dinner show at a 25th wedding anniversary held at The Institute of Chartered Accountants in the City. Doug shares his extremely long day with us in his photo diary.
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