Fortinalo Contemporary Gypsy Jazz, Folk & Pop duo

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The guide prices below are for events within 20 miles of Stroud, Gloucestershire. Outside this area extra travel expenses will apply. Please get in touch for an accurate quote.
2 x 50 minute sets: £480
Background music inbetween sets provided at no extra cost if requested in advance.
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Conceived and nurtured in the Stroud Valleys, contemporary Gypsy Jazz, Folk & Pop duo, Fortinalo combines class with excitement in ways perfect for any event!


Their unique style is in part due to their varied musical influences: Celtic, Gypsy, Pop and Classical styles weave their way into traditional Folk, 30's Swing and modern Bop sounds. The result is exhilarating and compelling, invariably leaving their audiences in as much astonishment as wonder and delight.


After sharing the stage together for years, playing at festivals, weddings, private events, clubs & restaurants, Fortinalo decided to branch out as a duo to share their unique musical chemistry in the duo format. This format highlights the interplay and intricacy in their playing. They are a band focused on providing musicality above all else and pride themselves on providing appropriate music for any situation. If you want a musical spectacle with virtuosity and energy, they have you covered. If you are after something relaxed, yet engaging for a more subtle environment, they have you covered. If you want something beautiful and romantic for a first dance or walking down the aisle too, they have you covered.


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Reviews (3)

There are currently 3 user ratings for Fortinalo

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Stroud, Gloucestershire

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.

Shallow - Lady Gaga

Isn’t She Lovely - Stevie Wonder

Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran

Blackbird - The Beatles

Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles

Ain’t It Fun - Paramore

I’ll Be There For You - The Rembrandts (Friends Theme)

Canon in D - Pachelbel

Dancing in the Moonlight - Toploader

Minor Swing - Django Reinhardt

Daphne - Django Reinhardt

Bad Habits - Ed Sheeran

Slow Dancing in a Burning Room - John Mayer

How High The Moon - Morgan Lewis / Nancy Hamilton

Minor Blues - Django Reinhardt

Micro - Django Reinhardt

Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus

Your Body is a Wonderland - John Mayer

Oaxaca

Mr. Brightside - The Killers

A thousand miles - Vanessa Carlton

Sweet Child O’ Mine - Guns N’ Roses

Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder

Want You Back - Jackson 5

Why Georgia - John Mayer

Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd

More Than Words - Extreme

Mamma Mia - ABBA

I Can’t Help Falling in Love - Elvis Presley

Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac

To Be With You - Mr.Big

Free Fallin - Tom Petty

Everybody Wants To Rule The World - Tears For Fears

Beat It - Michael Jackson

One Last Time - Ariana Grande

Artillerie Lourde - Django Reinhardt

All Of Me - Gerald Marks, Seymour Simons

I Can’t Give You Anything But Love - Jimmy McHugh

I Don’t Need No Doctor - Ray Charles

Good Riddance - Green Day

Shotgun - George Ezra

You Are My Sunshine

Hey Ho - Lumineers

Don’t Stop - Fleetwood Mac

Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepson

Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac

Stacy's Mum - Fountains of Wayne

House of The Rising Sun - The Animals

I'm yours - Jason Maraz

Marry you - Bruno Mars

Anti Hero - Taylor Swift

We Are Never Getting Back Together - Taylor Swift

Someone You Loved - Lewis Capaldi

Forget Me - Lewis Capaldi

The One That Got Away - Katy Perry

Come and Get Your Love - Redbone

I Ain’t Worried - One Republic

Blinding Lights - The Weeknd

As It Was - Harry Styles

Shut Up & Dance - WALK THE MOON

One Last Time - Ariana Grande

Riptide - Vance Joy

Hold Back The River - James Bay

I Wanna Be Like You - Jungle Book

Does Your Mother Know - ABBA

Firework - Katy Perry

Shake It Off - Taylor Swift

Don't Stop Believing - Journey

Hey There Delilah - Plain White T's

Want You Back - Jackson 5

Let Her Go - Passenger

Breakeven - The Script

Kill The Director - The Wombats

Canon In D

A thousand Years

Irish Washer Women

Jungle Book

Hallelujah

Eleanor Rigby

Till There Was You

The Fool On The Hill

While My Guitar Gently Weeps

Long And Winding Road

Autumn Leaves

Time After Time

Bye Bye Blackbird

Lullaby Of Birdland

Pennies From Heaven

Embraceable You

Oh Lady Be Good

Djangos Tiger

Sweet Georgia Brown

Honeysuckle Rose

Deuce Ambiance

Blue Drag

Sweet Sue

Minor Swing

All Of Me

I can't Give You Anything But Love

I've Found A New Baby

After You've Gone

Dark Eyes

Joseph Joseph

I've Got Rhythm

All The Things You Are

My Funny Valentine

Black Orpheus

Night And Day

Dream A Little Dream Of Me

Scrapple From The Apple

Georgia On My Mind

Cheek To Cheek

Nature Boy

There Will Never Be Another You

So What

Blue Bossa

I Can't Give You Anything But Love

I've found A New Baby

I'll See You In My Dreams

Djangology

The Sheik Of Araby

After You've Gone

Nuages

J'attendrai

Belleville

I've Got Rhythm

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Can play acoustic or if amplification is required then power is necessary.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes, PA always provided unless otherwise stated. Stage lighting available upon request.


What information do you require about a venue?

Where to set up, event organiser and where to park when arriving at the venue


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

Happy to put on music in between on before my set starts.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

We love performing every time, from performing to an attentive audience at in intimate venue to customising the music so it fits in with a special day perfectly. We've loved playing at Manchester & Swansea Jazz festival though!


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

A mixture of Django Reinhardt & John Mayer, an eclectic combination but great song writing mixed with epic guitar skills on both parts!


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

We've been performing together as a band for around 7 years and have done many hundreds of gigs and shows since at Festivals, Arts centres, Weddings, corporate events, private parties and personal shows!


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

We love working with people to create the perfect ambiance at all events. Making sure the music is right is very important, meaningful and something we really appreciate!

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Set up: from 40 minutes , Performance 2x50 minute sets roughly. Happy to be flexible though, whatever fits in with the day best!


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes! If it's summer then shade is appreciated. Access to power is also something to consider if amplification is required.


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

Happy to learn a request for the day or for clients to look at my setlist and say their preferences.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

The perfect balance between adding great ambiance but engaging enough where guests who have a love of music and guita/violinr can get involved and enjoy some songs.

Recent Clients

Fortinalo has performed for these clients:

Sugar Celebrations

Bristol Zoo

The National Art Gallery

Channel 4’s Come Dine With Me

Manchester Jazz Festival

Swansea Jazz Festival

International Gypsy Guitar Festival

March Manouche

Cheltenham Jazz Festival

Halcyon Gallery

Swansea Jazz Land

BBC Radio Bristol

BAPCO

Bath Rugby Club

Wolves FC

Venues

Fortinalo has performed at these venues:

Hundreds of beautiful events and wedding venues across the UK!

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