Groove East Internationally experienced oud/guitar and double bass duo

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Price Guide

The guide prices below are for events within 20 miles of Bristol, Bristol. Outside this area extra travel expenses will apply. Please get in touch for an accurate quote.
Duo 2 x 45 minute sets within a 2 hour period: £375
Trio 2 x 45 minute sets within a 2 hour period: £558
Quartet 2 x 45 minute sets within a 2 hour period: £726
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About / Biography

Groove East is a Bristol based oud/guitar and double bass duo. Middle Eastern and Mediterranean music coming together with klezmer and jazz elements to create a rich unique and evocative sound world.

Daphna is world class double bassist and composer. She has released 4 CD’s on major UK and US labels. She has received commissions grants to compose Jazz, World music and crossover genres music. Daphna has performed internationally in Europe the far East and USA.

Knud is a much in demand oud player, guitarist and composer based in Bristol. Other bands include Bristol European Jazz Ensemble (BEJE), Nabra (North African), Brejeiro (choro), Mr.Dowlands Midnight and Instant Wit (improvised comedy.
The duo has started performing two years ago in Bristol. According to request they can expand the group to a trio or quartet with Saxophone and drums.
Since they have performing together they performed in various venues around the UK.

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AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Bristol, Bristol

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.

Klezmer classics:

A Nacht in Gan Eden

Chosen Kalah Mazel Tov

Der Heyser Bulgar

Ot Azoy Medley

Freilach Dance

Sephardic and Hebrew songs:

Donna, Donna

Bashana Haba’A

Voyager Song

Middle Eastern pieces:

Longa Riad

Azzia

The Mozdok Train

Nikriz Sirto

Other pieces:

Tango by Astor Piazzolla (Chiquilin de Bachin),

Miserlou

Gentle Rain

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

2 chairs, extension sockets and power, dressing room, water, a small stage or performance area with enough space.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

We provide sound
We can hire lighting and use with extra cost


What information do you require about a venue?

Parking
Access
Size


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

Spotify

Frequently Asked Questions

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

We performed at festivals in south west, venues in Cambridge, Oxford, museums in London


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

We have been professional musicians for 20 years and more
We have toured and released albums


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

We enjoy most venues if it has good sound and facilities


What style of music do you play ?

We play world music but we can add many styles as needed and arrange it for our ensemble

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

1 hour before start.
For playing longer than 2 hours or 11PM extra charges will apply.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes weather depends


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

Yes


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Excellent

Recent Clients

Groove East has performed for these clients:

Arabic nights at St George school Hertfordshire

El Rincon Bristol

Limmud conference Bristol

St Francis Church Bedminster Bristol

The Locker Cambridge

UK centre for Carnival Arts Luton

Venues

Groove East has performed at these venues:

Bristol Beacon

Cambridge university

West Hall Cambridge

The vortex London

Pizza Express London

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