Unique violin, accordion and vocal duo with 20 years experience and a vast international repertoire from Baroque to Rock, from Bavaria to Russia!

An exhilarating cabaret act, they are also perfect for dancing and background music with something for guests from every nation and all the generations!

Since their first chance meeting at the Tsars Bar of the Langham Hilton East West Duo have played thousands of successful gigs everywhere from top concert halls such as the QEH and Cadogan Hall and top Cruise Lines and Hotels to cabaret hotspots such as Madame JoJos and Cafe de Paris! They’ve delighted celebrities including Sean Connery who danced to their Russian gypsy songs, Roger Moore, Sting, Hal David, Prince William, The Duchess of Westminster, and most recently Russell Brand (who strongly indicated it would not be the last time he would be calling upon their services!)
Their vast repertoire includes Russian folk and Gypsy, Classical, Opera, Argentine, and Russian Tango, Jazz, Latin, Italian, French Chanson, Gypsy Swing, Klezmer, Viennese waltz, International Pop covers, and a smattering of Arabic, Iranian, Irish, Bluegrass and Shanties. So truly something for everyone! All performed with passion, virtuosity, and humor! And if it's not in their repertoire they can learn almost any song or piece of music for a negotiable fee!

East West Duo are perfect for weddings, providing both background music during the drinks reception, a surprise showstopper or two between courses at the wedding breakfast, and then…no matter what nation or generation your guests you can be sure East West Duo will get them on the dance floor! They will probably also get everyone singing along to Dancing Queen, Delilah, Sweet Caroline, Billie Jean, Sweet Dreams, and Wonderwall, just a few of the many evergreens that Igor can pull out of his magic midi accordion. All live, no backing tracks! Song suggestions are always welcome!

Haven't popped the question yet? Let East West Duo help make it a yes! They have accompanied successful marriage proposals aboard a private jet, a gondola, the Orient Express, the London eye, a few yachts, and several romantic serenades under windows!

They are also great for Corporate Events, Birthdays and Anniversaries, Street Parties, Bar/Batmitzvahs, Themed events, and pretty much anything else! They can perform acoustic in a very intimate setting, perhaps as an incognito pop-up surprise...but they can also fill a stage of any size. They are great as a roaming duo and usually successful at taking on the spot requests.

On practicalities….

They have various sound systems to suit any occasion including radio mics so they can roam even at a large function.

They are a couple and come in one car…useful to know if you are providing hospitality!
Prior to your event, they are happy to discuss every aspect of the program, including set times, amplification, and dress/costume. And most importantly repertoire! Although East West Duo are experts in just turning up and going with the flow it is important to point out that they can play a full set/evening of most of the styles/nationalities they list. Making them eminently suitable for themed events and for international weddings.

Lineups:

- Duo: Sarah - violin, domra, vocal & Igor - acoustic and midi accordion, vocal

- Solo accordion

- Russian/ Gypsy/ Hot Club band

- Viennese Fever Orchestra