Paul Rahme - Pianist for any occasion

I am a classically trained pianist, and can play from sheet music or by ear. I have over 10 years experience playing for wedding ceremonies, wedding receptions, civil partnerships, luncheons, restaurants, corporate occasions, parties, etc.

Currently living in Birmingham, I can travel to other locations in or around the Midlands. I can provide background entertainment anywhere from small house parties to large parties or wedding receptions. I can also sing or accompany other singers while playing.

If there is not an adequate piano at the venue, I have a digital piano with a portable stand which I can bring along. The digital piano has an organ sound if required, eg. if traditional music is required during a wedding ceremony.

I play a wide variety of music, including classical, religious, jazz, showtunes, contemporary, popular, and I can take requests from guests. Examples of the songs I play are listed below.

In the event that you would like me to play a special song which I do not already know, I should be able to learn it prior to the occasion.

 

LINKS TO MY YOUTUBE/MYSPACE PAGES

EXAMPLES OF REPERTOIRE

Below are examples of the songs I play, please click the play button to hear clips of some of the songs. (Please note the Flash plugin is required)

CLASSICAL

INSTRUMENTAL - POPULAR, SHOWTUNES, CONTEMPORARY

(many of these can also be performed with singing, some vocal demos can be found here)

TRADITIONAL / FOLK / WAR SONGS

AVAILABILITY AND RATES

Please feel free to contact me by phone (07890 59 2323) or email (paul@birminghampianist.co.uk) to check if I am available on the date you require, and to confirm cost.

I am generally available evenings and weekends, but can also arrange to be available for weekday functions.

I normally charge £80-90 for the first hour, and £50 for each hour thereafter. Prices could vary depending on travelling distance, duration of the function, etc. Some of the fee (the first £20-50) is required as a deposit in advance, to confirm reservation for the required date.

Obviously I am more than happy to meet before the function if you would like to listen to me play in person, discuss which pieces/songs you would like me to perform, etc.

Paul Rahme
Email : paul@birminghampianist.co.uk
Mobile : 07890 59 2323

 

OTHER PROJECTS

Spirit: I regularly do piano + vocal entertainment at this piano bar in Shrewsbury, joined to The Peach Tree restaurant & C21 nightclub.

Ben Drummond: Piano/keyboard & backing vocals with Ben.

David Garside: Piano/keyboard & backing vocals with David.

Capital Groove: I play keyboard and do backing vocals in this 5 piece function band.

Smooth Criminals: I play keyboard and do backing vocals in this 5 piece function band.

Swing The Merciless: Piano and vocals in this 3 or 4 piece band which does unexpected songs in a swing style.

LOUNGE DUO: Duo with a female singer. Depending on the occasion, we could start off as just 1 or 2 people doing background music, and by the end of the evening, the full band can be onstage.

THE QUANTUM PROJECT: Keys and backing vocals in this function band, who take the audience through the decades with 15 minute medleys of 70's, 80's and 90's music.

Melissa Totten: Musical director for Madonna tribute with full 5 piece band.

OTHER LINKS

http://www.uk-piano.org - List of piano teachers, entertainers etc by region

The Free Wedding Directory lists hundreds of Wedding Services throughout the UK - Sponsored by Christmas Cards Online suppliers of Charity Christmas Cards.

UK-Wedding-Pages.co.uk - UK-Wedding-Pages.co.uk

The Musician's Union - "Keep It Real"