Week In Review - 14 March 2014

Not much to report this week because I've only had a two-day work week! I spent Monday through Thursday on a little getaway to Spain with my god-daughter Kayla and my friends Marlene & Cate. We had a lovely few days in Murcia, mostly drinking sangria, eating and laughing! A fab way to unwind and regroup before heading into my very hectic time of year ... Spring & Summer!

Friday was spent finalizing bookings for the upcoming five Foodies Event for which GME is managing the entertainment stage. My immediate attention is on filling all the slots for the Brighton event on 3-5 May! Here's a sneak preview of some of the fantastic performers I've already got lined up:

Tiger Lilly
Kyle Parry
Half Crown

Watch this space for more performer announcements. If you would like tickets for any of the forthcoming events, visit the Foodies Festival website!

Friday night I performed a short 'Supremely, Diana Ross' set at a charity event for Jack's Wishes at the Hilton in Portsmouth. It was great to invest my time for such a worthy cause.  Click here to learn more about this event. A special shout out to Stuart Ives of 'Entertainment Scene' for booking me and all the other fantastic performers on this event!

Next week Thursday, 'Mayfield' will be making our first appearance at The Wine Vaults and we've got some fantastic new music to share with our fans. If you are in the Southsea/Portsmouth area next week we would love to see you at The Vaults!

I don't normally do office work on a Saturday, but today I am playing catch up which is always the down side from having a few days off :)!  The sun is shining in the UK for a change so I think I'll work in the conservatory today. But first, I've got to work off some of that sangria and yummy food so I'm hitting the gym. Then tonight I'm off to Mike Preswell's Portsmouth Soul Club at Moneyfields in Portsmouth!

A special happy birthday to the love of my life, my hubby Neal!

Have a fabulous weekend!

Week In Review - 17 January 2014

This has been a not-so-typical work week because I spent the entire week working in the office.  This has allowed me to catch up on paperwork and my accounts. 

Supremely, Diana Ross

A big project for this week was putting together a short promotional video and setting up a website for my tribute show, Supremely Diana Ross.  Take a look at the site and let me know what you think!  Also, I booked Supremely, Diana Ross at the Piranha Bar for 5 April, which promises to be a fantastic evening of music. The first set will be me doing a fun party set followed by a guest appearance by Miss Ross!  

On Thursday, 16 January my band Mayfield had our first rehearsal of the year as we prep for our first gig of the year on 1 February at The Legion in Swanage. We hadn't performed or rehearsed since 16 November last year, but it was like no time had passed because we were all on top form!  We even started work on two new songs, one of which we hope to debut in Swanage!

On Sunday, 19 January Chloe Dixon will be making her debut appearance at The Jolly Sailor. If you will be in the Portsmouth/Southsea area on Sunday, please stop by and experience the dynamic vocals of this incredibly talented young singer.

Chloe Dixon

The first emails have gone out as I begin the task of booking performers for seven Foodies Festival events. I am looking for solo performers, duos & bands who perform cover & original soul, jazz, blues, folk, pop or reggae music. Email me at gloria@gloriamillermusic.com if you are interested in performing and I will send you all the details of participation.

That's it for now ... have a fabulous weekend!!

GME Band of the Week ... Lui Matthews Band!

Lui Matthews

When I started GME just over a year ago, I didn’t know at the time the calibre of performer that I would be blessed to work with. My keyboard player, Dennis Elvie, recommend Lui Matthews to me and when I heard him perform on a festival that I was running the entertainment stage for, that performance was a game changer for me and the agency. Lui Matthews is a dynamic performer, amazing singer and an absolute crowd favourite! After experiencing the Lui Matthews Band live, I started thinking much bigger in terms of what GME is going to be as a provider of entertainment.

Lui Matthews Band are a 4-piece band with a huge sound that electrifies from start to finish. They are professional in every way, easy to work with and will bring sizzle and heat to any venue, event or festival.  Lui studied at the Academy of Contemporary Music and has been singing professionally since 2004. He’s got a rich, soulful voice and the band lends their unique flavour to the biggest hits from your favourite artists including Stevie Wonder, Bruno Mars, Michael Jackson, Jamiroquai, and even Aretha Franklin!

Lui Matthews Band

The start-up phase of any business is tough, but it’s artists like Lui Matthews Band that motivate me to work hard to keep them working! I look forward to 2014 and presenting this fantastic band to venues, events and festivals across the UK.

If you are planning an event and thinking about entertainment, then I encourage you to get in touch to discuss booking the Lui Matthews Band! I guarantee that they will give you and your guests a fantastic show.  Call me today … 02392 280829.

Karaoke Singer vs. Backing Track Performer

Okay, I admit it … I have signed my name on many a list and flipped through very large books listing every imaginable song, and then took to the microphone to belt out one (or more) of my favourite songs.  Karaoke nights are fun and many venues offer these nights in lieu of bringing in live performers.  However, there is one huge difference between Karaoke singers and backing track performers … entertainment value!  Karaoke nights can be entertaining, but usually for all the wrong reasons.

Blues Bros. by Disco Divas!

At GME I work with some amazing solo, duo & tribute acts who perform with backing tracks and they create a ‘show’ atmosphere with their performances because they are stellar performers!  More and more venues, hotels and event planners are seeing the value in booking a backing track performer because it is a smart choice if you have limited space or a small budget.  A solo or duo act with backing tracks is a great option to create a big band sound for your guests at a solo or duo fee.  Another option is to pair a solo performer or tribute act with a DJ for a party night or event adding the ‘live’ music element to the occasion.

Our aim at GME is to keep music live which is why I encourage solo and duo performers to consider adding backing tracks to enhance their shows which gives entertainment bookers affordable options that allow them to continue to bring fantastic live entertainment to their venues or events.

Elainor Knight-Solo Performer

If you are a performer and you currently use backing tracks or might be considering using them, I recommend visiting www.karaoke-version.co.uk.  They offer thousands of backing tracks in .mp3 format for download at a reasonable price, and each track gives you four key options. 

Secret Smile Duo

This is ideal for the solo performer. They also offer custom backing tracks which are multi-track .mp3’s allowing you to alter or omit any of the individual parts that make up the track. This is ideal for solo performers and duos who want to remove the piano part or the guitar part, etc. leaving room for you to add live instrumentation. There is a .com version of this website too. 

GME is currently running a Holiday Entertainment special for the month of December:

Book a GME Solo Act for £180 for 2 45-minute sets of festive music. 

Book a GME Duo Act for £250 for 2 45-minute sets of festive music.

Contact us today to enquire about one of GME's acts, or provide information about your next event on this booking form and let us handle the details ... 02392 280829.

SPECIAL OFFER: Need Holiday Entertainment?

Are you still looking for Holiday music for a special Christmas event at your venue, for a private Christmas party in your home or a hired space, or for your work Christmas do? Then contact GME today and take advantage of our Christmas Season special offer.

Offer:

Book a GME Solo Act for £180 for 2 45-minute sets of festive music. 










Book a GME Duo Act for £250 for 2 45-minute sets of festive music.




Our solo and duo acts perform all genres of music including Christmas music and other favourites from the 50's through today!

Call me today at 07504 611 173 to discuss your event and to book a fantastic solo or duo act to help you and your guests celebrate this Holiday Season!

www.gloriamillerentertainment.com

This offer expires 30 December 2013 and cannot be used for a New Year's Eve booking.