Weddings
SIGNS OF LIFE
UNIQUE WEDDING BAND
TASTEFUL ACOUSTIC MUSIC PLAYED ON REAL INSTRUMENTS:
VIOLIN, ACCORDION, DOUBLE BASS, CLARINET.
Three versatile musicians who have worked together for 14 years, playing for celebrations and concerts. Having travelled widely, Signs Of Life draw upon a rich repertoire of traditional music from across Europe and Over the Pond.
We can provide beautiful music for any part of your wedding day.
The Wedding Ceremony
Tasteful acoustic music to provide a serene background atmosphere to welcome the families, and during the ceremony if required. Joyous exit music. Or maybe choose to walk down the aisle, led by the violinist, for example.
The Champagne Reception
Creating an elegant ambiance: Parisian Café style, perhaps. Subtly amplified if appropriate.
The Wedding Breakfast
Gently atmospheric melodies for dining. Can feature Gypsy / European music around the tables to enliven the occasion.
The Evening Dance
Signs of Life provide rip-roaring Ceilidh / Barn Dance music with an entertaining and friendly dance caller. They also draw upon their World Music repertoire, and can facilitate easy dances from all quarters and for all abilities. Waltzes, Tango etc. also an option. The called dances are interspersed with songs and show-off instrumentals. Free-dancing to the varied and lively repertoire is also an option, if you do not want a Ceilidh.
This music and Signs of Life’s skill and energy will really make your celebration special. They will work flexibly with your wedding plans. Mixed nationality weddings are a speciality. They have provided music and dances for such eclectic combinations as Irish-Cypriot; Anglo-Kurdish; Anglo-French / Breton; Klezmer-Scots. Any area of repertoire can be included in the standard booking. Choose from Irish, Scottish, English, French, Italian, Galician, Polish, Hungarian Gypsy, Greek, US Cajun, Bluegrass. It is possible to arrange for First Dances and also unique Farewells.