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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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.
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| Secret Smile Duo |
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.
