Amethyst Duo Lively acoustic duo - Weddings, Events, Parties

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Price Guide

The guide prices below are for events within 20 miles of South West London. Outside this area extra travel expenses will apply. Please get in touch for an accurate quote.
2 x 50 minute sets
Duo: £810
Off-peak season / daytime or midweek events GBP 500.
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Need a duo that can bring that extra sparkle and energy to your event, but with a compact footprint? Look no further!

Amethyst Duo are an adaptable, classy and polished acoustic duo offering an acoustic solution to all your live entertainment needs. Compact and professional, the duo have a wide repertoire covering popular songs in genres spanning jazz, soul, folk and popular music. With their relaxed and engaging onstage dynamic, and their unique capacity to layer percussive beats and textures using live-looping technology, Amethyst Duo create a sound that goes way beyond the usual acoustic duo, making them the ideal outfit for wedding ceremonies and receptions, functions, parties, dancing, birthdays, barbecues, cocktail bars, brasseries, restaurants - just about anything you need - whether it is to bring background ambiance or an eclectic focus of entertainment.

Check out our lovely reviews and testimonials from past clients and feel free to get in touch with any questions at all!

Reviews (4)

There are currently 4 user ratings for Amethyst Duo

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in South West London

Will travel up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 20 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

We have a broad repertoire of songs,

from acoustic classics to party tunes,

and our own arrangements of all your

old favourites.

The list below is just a sample of our repertoire.

American Boy - Estelle

Black & Gold - Sam Sparro

Black Horse & Cherry Tree - KT Tunstall

Crazy - Gnarls Barkley

Domino - Jessie J

Empire State Of Mind - Alicia Keys

Forget You - Cee Lo Green

Get Lucky - Daft Punk

Make You Feel My Love - Adele

Marry You - Bruno Mars

Mercy – Duffy

Mr Brightside - Killers

Price Tag – Jessie J

Pack Up – Eliza Doolittle

Put Your Records On – Corinne Bailey Rae

Rehab - Amy Winehouse

Take Your Mama - Scissor Sisters

Treasure - Bruno Mars

Valerie - Amy Winehouse

Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye

Higher & Higher - Jackie Wilson

Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder

I Want You Back - Jackson 5

Lovely Day - Bill Withers

Piece Of My Heart - Erma Franklin

Shake Your Body Down - Jackson 5

Signed Sealed Delivered – Stevie Wonder

The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson

What's Going On - Marvin Gaye

Working Day & Night - Michael Jackson

At Last – Etta James

Dreams – Fleetwood Mac

How Long Will I Love You - Ellie Goulding

Lean On Me - Bill Withers

Let's Stay Together - Al Green

Songbird - Fleetwood Mac/Eva Cassidy

Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran

Time After Time - Eva Cassidy

You Got A Friend - James Taylor

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Fees are inclusive of our equipment. We bring our own PA (unless there is gear available at the event which the client or their production company prefer us to use) and require a safe and adequate power supply within easy reach of the performance area.

If we are to perform outside, the performance area must have adequate shelter in case of inclement weather and be 100% safe and dry – we cannot risk using our electrical equipment in damp conditions.

We generally expect a meal on every show, that meal must cater to dietary requirements. Happy to discuss.

For gigs further than a 2 hour drive with a finish time of later than 10pm we may require overnight single room accommodation at the clients’ expense. For overnight gigs or gigs further away we may adjust pricing on a case by case basis dependent upon the journey/travel involved.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

We bring our own PA (unless there is gear available at the event which the client or their production company prefer us to use) and require a safe and adequate power supply within easy reach of the performance area. We can also bring some basic lighting if desired, or for a fuller production we will quote on top for lighting.


What information do you require about a venue?

We need to know any directions that will help us find the venue and find the right place to load in our equipment, and if there is parking available. We’d also need to be informed if there’s a sound limiter in the venue.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes, we’re happy to play background music from Spotify before and between our sets. We’re happy to choose the music ourselves or let the client choose the music, if they have a playlist prepared that they can share in advance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

La Guerite (private island off Cannes)
This was such an astonishly beautiful wedding for which we got to play as a duo and then later as a fuller band line up. The setting was magical.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

Fleetwood Mac and Joni Mitchell are faves!


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

We have been performing in various bands and collectives for over a decade, as well as in original music projects. The acoustic set up remains a favourite way to share and enjoy live music.


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

We enjoy all sorts of events, but our favourite has to be weddings, especially where we've performed during the ceremony as well as the drinks reception, as we feel so much a part of the couple's special day. There's nothing better than seeing all those happy faces mingling and enjoying the atmosphere of sound acoustic music after the happy couple has tied the knot.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Setup and soundcheck normally takes around 20-30 minutes, as if booked as a duo, we have just one compact PA system and a guitar and mic to plug in. However we usually aim to arrive approx 45minutes to 1 hour before our performance to give us plenty of time/contingency.

Standard performance times:
2x50 minutes sets with a short break between sets (15-20mins). We’re happy to play a bit longer or shorter but we’ve found that these set times suit us and our audiences best.
For longer performances/ extra sets, please get in touch.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes, we're happy to perform outside but we ask for adequate shelter for any inclement weather (our equipment cannot get wet) and if it is expected to be a very hot day we'd require shade. We also need a relatively flat level surface if possible, and a power supply close to the performance area.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

We can learn specific songs for special moments such as during your wedding ceremony, or a first dance, and these songs are always client requests of course, although we are happy to recommend ones that work beautifully.

hen we usually pick the rest of our setlist from our tried and tested repertoire. We generally find it more impactful if we are able to read the room and the energy of the day as it is unfolding and adapt our set in real time. Our repertoire is also regularly expanding.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Previous clients usually comment on how special the music was in making their day memorable, and mention how many of their guests commented on the music.


What is the advantage of having acoustic music for my event?

An acoustic set-up can be the perfect solution if space for a full band is limited at your venue, or if the venue has any volume restrictions in place for the performance of live music. Acoustic line-ups are lightweight and offer a more intimate live music option for those incredibly special moments such as your wedding ceremony. Because of the versatility they afford, acoustic line-ups strike the perfect balance for many occasions, allowing your guests to enjoy the ambiance of live music (and even get up and dancing if they want to!) but still talk to each other over the music.

Venues

Amethyst Duo has performed at these venues:

The Asylum Chapel

The Langham Hotel

The Park Plaza

Mommi Bar

Hardham Mill

Venn Street Records

Park Lane Hilton

La Guerite, Cannes

Leadenhall Market

Tom's Kitchen

The Lotus Flower Charity

The Pheasantry

The Brewery

Wembley Stadium

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