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from £485 for Duo in South West
- from £495 for Duo in West Midlands
- from £495 for Duo in Wales
- from £515 for Duo in South East
- from £515 for Duo in East Midlands
- from £515 for Duo in London
- from £550 for Duo in North West
- from £570 for Duo in Yorkshire & Humberside
Classic gypsy jazz guitar duo in the style of Django Reinhardt's Quintet du Hot Club de France, perfect for events requiring upbeat background music.
The Smokin' Roma's two guitarists, Ben and Stuart, combine a progressive/shred rock and classical/gypsy acoustic backgrounds respectively to form a explosive musical fusion! Technically progressive with hip melodic rhythms, the duo capture the nostalgia of the gypsy jazz era in this lively show and are perfect for receptions, cocktails, summer garden parties and anywhere where non-intrusive background music of the highest standard is a must.
The duo are regularly joined by the Stephane Grapelli-influenced stylngs of violin prodigy Ben and/or double bass, to add depth and extra rhythm to the sound. A guitar & violin duo combination is also available.
Energetic yet haunting, soulful yet jovial, the Smokin' Romas combine outstanding musicianship with good humour, charm and professionalism.
Performance information
| Line-up | Duo (guitars) - Quartet (2 guitars, bass; violin) |
| Performance duration | 2 x 45 minute sets |
Interval music
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Yes (included in price) |
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Arrival & set-up
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60 minutes before start |
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Requirements
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Duo: space of 3 x 2 metres; power supply |
Booking options
| Duo (2 guitars OR guitar & violin) | Add £0 |
| Add violin or bass | Add £225 |
| Adds violin and bass | Add £450 |
What people say
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Monica and Fabio, Wedding, July 2011Just a quick note to say that we thought the Smokin' Romas were just that....Smokin! They were the perfect accompaniment to our wedding and we wish we had hired them for longer.
Everything went so smoothly. Thank you! -
Anon, ReviewIt's unlike anything I've seen before. It's Rock n Roll and it's Gypsy Jazz but not as we know it, an acoustic explosion!
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Bobby, PromoterI was right. They gained a bunch of new friends and fans tonight. Tore it up. Peeps started out wonderin' 'what, uh, is this?' but by the end of their second tune, they'd blown it out and won everyone over.
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KimOK, that was a magical evening. They totally tore the house down, getting repeated rousing loud rounds of applause and shouting in the midst of tunes as they opened the night.
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Those guys were just incredible on Sunday..the audience was loving them and their style was so integral to the whole ambiance of a very successful event for us!! Thank you so much!! They were beyond perfection....
Repertoire
- After You've Gone
- All Of Me
- Alors? Voila!
- Americana
- Anniversary Song
- Anouman
- Anthropology
- April In Paris
- Armando's Rhumba
- Artillerie Lourde
- As Time Goes By
- Autumn Leaves
- Avalon
- Belleville
- Besame Mucho
- Bewitched
- Beyond The Sea
- Blue Bossa
- Blue Drag
- Blues Clair
- Blues For Ike
- Bolero Blue
- Bossa Dorado
- Brazil (Aquarela Do Brasil)
- Caravan
- Cesar Swing
- C'est Si Bon
- Cheek To Cheek
- Cherokee
- Chez Jaquet
- Chez Moi
- China Boy
- Christmas Swing
- Clair de Lune
- Coquette
- Crepuscule
- Danse Norwegienne
- Daphne
- Dark Eyes (Gypsy Swing)
- David
- Dinette
- Djangology
- Django's Tiger
- Douce Ambience
- Echos Of France (La Marseillaise)
- Embraceable You
- For Babs
- For Sephora
- Girl From Ipanema, The
- Godfather Theme (Speak Softly Love)
- Have You Met Miss Jones?
- Hello Dolly
- Honeysuckle Rose
- How High The Moon
- I Can't Give You Anything But Love
- I Get A Kick Out Of You
- I Got Rhythm
- I Love You
- I Only Have Eyes For You
- I Wonder Where My Baby Is Tonight
- In a Sentimental Mood
- Insensiblement
- Isn't She Lovely
- It Had To Be You
- It's Only a Paper Moon
- I've Got Rhythm (alt.)
- J'attendrai
- Joseph Joseph (Petriarka)
- La Foule
- La Gitane (pg.1 A,B)
- La Promenade
- Latcho Drom
- Louise
- Lullaby Of Birdland
- Lulu Swing
- Ma Premiere Guitare
- Mac The Knife
- Melodie Au Crepuscule
- Metro Swing
- Micro
- Minor Blues
- Minor Swing
- Montagne Sainte-Genevieve B
- Moondance
- Mr. Sandman
- My Melancholy Baby
- Nature Boy
- Night And Day
- Noto Swing
- Nuits d'Italie
- Nuits StGermain des Pres
- Number 1
- Oh, Lady Be Good
- One Note Samba
- Ou Es-Tu Mon Amour?
- Out Of Nowhere
- Over The Rainbow (Somewhere)
- Place De Broukere
- Place Du Tertre
- Place Parodi
- Please Be Kind
- Russian Lullaby
- Seul(e) ce Soir
- Sheik Of Araby
- Si Tu Savais 1
- Some Of These Days
- Songe d' Automne
- Stompin' At Decca
- Summertime
- Superstition
- Sweet Chorus
- Swing 39
- Swing 41
- Swing 42
- Swing 48
- Swing de Paris
- Swing For Ninine
- Swing Gitan
- Them There Eyes
- Tico Tico
- Tiger Rag
- Topsy
- Troublant Bolero
- Tschavolo Swing
- Undecided
- Under Paris Skies
- Wave
- When Day Is Done
