Mayhem We are a duo that sounds like a band!

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CAROL LESLIE: LEAD VOCALS

BILLY RITCHIE: KEYBOARDS & VOCALS

We Don’t Do Background Music
Most people would expect a duo to consist of an acoustic, folk singing twosome who
perform ballads, after all, there’s only two of us – right? No, wrong, we sound like a
band. Listen to us on Lemonrock (https://my.lemonrock.com/mayhem)
We don’t pull any punches. We are not a folk singing acoustic playing twosome. We
perform all kinds of pop/rock music, from the 60’s to the present day, playing the
music that you will want to hear and respond to by joining in singing and dancing.
With over a hundred songs, some of which are listed on Lemonrock, along with just
six of our tracks, there’s something to please everyone.
Our fee is £250 (negotiable) for two-1 hour sets or the time divided as the venue
requests
We want to entertain you, so why not give us a try?
Carol & Billy
(Mayhem)

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AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire

Will travel up to 100 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 100 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 30 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.

SUSPICIOUS MINDS

DON'T STOP BELIEVING

LOVE SHACK

ROCKING ALL OVER THE WORLD

I DON'T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT

YOU'VE LOST THAT LOVIN' FEELING

LIGHT MY FIRE

ROCKABILLY REBEL

DON'T BRING ME DOWN

CALL ME

LIVING ON A PRAYER

BORN TO RUN

...and many many more!

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Any reasonable space to operate in - we have a fairly large keyboard, speakers, and tables; doesn't take up TOO much room.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes we do have our own PA equipment as well as keyboard and amplifiers etc.


What information do you require about a venue?

We need to know the playing times that suit you; times of breaks; any other information you think may be helpful.


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

We can play background music (or play it loudly if need be!) in between our sets.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Billy has played at the Royal Albert Hall; the Fillmore East in New York; the Whiskey-a-go-go in Los Angeles; the Forum in Los Angeles; the Arragon Ballroom in Chicago; as well as a residency at The Marquee club in london, attended often by his friend, David Bowie. He says The Marquee was the best club in Britain, the Fillmore was the best club in the World.


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

None. Billy has always followed his own path and doesn't put his songs behind any other writer.


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

Carol has been singing in clubs and pubs for many years; her Father was a pianist with a well-known Irish big band. Billy is known as the first keyboard in Rock music to take a leading role, and the acknowledged main inspiration for Prog Rock (see Sky TV Trailblazers of Prog); he was friends with David Bowie - in Mojo Magazine Nov 1994, Bowie called him 'a genius'; Billy was the man who introduced David to Jimi Hendrix at the Savile Theatre when sharing a dressing room with Jimi; Jimi also jammed with Billy and his band in the London clubs. You can read Billy's career in full on Widipedia "Billy Ritchie (Musician)"


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

Anywhere there's an appreciative musically intelligent audience!

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Typically, set up 7pm for 830pm start; play till 9.30pm; break till 10, then play 10pm till 11pm.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes, as long as there is safe power points and suitable shelter from possible weather conditions.


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

We will always try to play anything the customer wants if we can.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Surprisingly different, not like a duo at all, more like a tough (though not too loud!) Rock band.

Recent Clients

Mayhem has performed for these clients:

EVENTS UK

JUST PAY

STONEGATE GROUP

CONCUR

EMBER INNS

GREENE KING

THE OLD SPOT PUBS

GIG HEAVEN

LAST MINUTE MUSICIANS LTD

ACE MUSIC AGENCYF

Venues

Mayhem has performed at these venues:

THE RIDGEWAY TAVERN, ENFIELD

THE MUSGRAVE ARMS, SHILLINGTON

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION CLUB , EAST BARNET

THE HORSE & CHAINS, BUSHEY

HEMNALL SOCIAL CLUB, EPPING

THAMESIDE BREWERY & TAP ROOM, STAINES

THE OLD HALL TAVERN, CHINGFORD

THE PRIORY, CROUCH END

THE GOAT, CODICOTE

THE BCC BAR & RESTAURANT, BLETCHLEY

SOUTH WIMBLEDON CLUB, WIMBLEDON

THE TAVERN, WELWYN

THE ROSE & CROWN, WARE

THE AMBLE INN, HARPENDEN

STREATHAM VALE SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB, STREATHAM

THE HOPE & ANCHOR, POPLAR

FARNBOROUGH SOCIAL CLUB, ORPINGTON

THE QUEEN VICTORIA, BERMONDSEY

THE GREYHOUND INN, CHALFONT ST PETER

THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER, BRACKNELL

THE HEN & CHICKENS, BALDOCK

THE COTTON WHEEL, AYLESBURY

THE STAG, STOKE POGES

THE OLD SUN, HARLINGTON

HAREFIELD SOCIAL CLUB, HAREFIELD

THE QUEEN ELIZABETH, CHINGFORD

THE KING WILLIAM HOTEL, LUTON

THE THREE TUNS, UXBRIDGE

THE ARSENAL TAVERN, FINSBURY

THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION CLUB, HARROW

THE ATTIMORE HALL, WELWYN

BROADLAKES, LONDON COLNEY

...AND MANY MORE...!

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More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Charity Event

Theatre Show

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

Pop

Covers

Rock

Classic Rock

Features:

PAT tested

Lighting system included

Instrumental

Male & female vocalists

Female vocalist

Public liability insurance

PA / sound system included

Male vocalist

Uses backing tracks

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