Week In Review - 30 March 2015

I'm baaaack ... after a much needed mini-break to Spain last week. Due to the fact that I was unplugged for a few days, I didn't write a blog for last week's newsletter. Did you miss me? One less thing to have to read, right?

So here are some highlights from the week of 16 March through today ...

On Tuesday, I was at The Spring in Havant shooting a promotional video for my Diana Ross Tribute Show. My video team, led by Emma Stock, were absolutely amazing with making sure we had good shooting angles, that the lighting and sound were just right, and that we used the time well to get all the footage we needed, and then some! A special thanks to The Spring's Production and Technical Manager, Ian McInally for being on hand to assist with the lights, sound, smoke machine and even a fabulous Disco Ball! I will share the finished video in a couple weeks. Watch this space.

On Friday, I sat in with Beau, a great Funk, Rock band at a venue in Stubbington. For the night, they renamed the band 'The Glo'! How nice of them.

On Saturday, I performed at a 40th Birthday Party at Amfield Golf & Country Club which turned out to be quite the Soulful event. I even hit the dance floor after my set was done, which couldn't be helped really due to the jammin' setlist DJ Paul Mico was throwing down.

Here's what the birthday girl had to say about the entertainment:

"I booked Gloria as a solo act for my 40th. What an outstanding performance from her singing soul songs selected by me..it was a great lead into the soul disco I had arranged also. Gloria was easy to deal with and it all went as planned. I'd definitely book her again. Truly outstanding." - Vicky Hemmings

Then on Sunday it was off to not-so-sunny Spain for a few days of R&R. I didn't mind that it wasn't sunny, cause that forced the hubs and me to stay in and actually rest. We returned home on Thursday and then I was off to the races on Friday with Performance Coaching sessions at Mayfield Studios and a Diana Ross Tribute Show in the evening at the Carisbrooke Arms in Gosport. This is a regular venue for me, and as usual the crowd was ready for a good time, and that's exactly what we had! Shout out to fellow Move On Up band member, Graeme Lewis, for doing sound for me.

On Saturday, my newest show, Simply Tina Turner was performed for the first time with Move On Up backing me, and we had a right rowdy time at The Jolly Sailor. As fate would have it, the Portsmouth Backlight Run finished just before we started the Tina Turner set, and what seems like the entire contingency of runners crammed into The Jolly for a pint. The place was heaving with people. Then Tina made her appearance and the place went absolutely mad! I don't think the runners planned on staying the night, but many of them did and were still there as we were packing up to go home!

We are currently running a special offer for a double tribute show ... Diana Ross vs. Tina Turner! There has already been a great response to this offer and I'll be performing the first one solo in April at a venue in Poole. This show is available solo with professional backing tracks or backed by my band, Move On Up. Please contact me for all the details or if you would like to book this show, please click here to complete the 'get-a-quote' form and include Promo Code SDRSTT in the 'budget' field.

Saturday was a busy day for GME with two of my Acts also out performing. Marlene Hill performed at the Noah Mapalo Help Centre charity event held at the The John Pounds Centre in Southsea, and The Coasters performed at the business launch event for Crunch Time Catering at Southsea Castle.

The Coasters Duo

Finally, on Sunday the Frankie & Glo Duo performed a bit of Acoustic Soul at The Jolly Sailor for a lovely, laid back afternoon. Honestly, I wasn't sure how I was going to get through this gig cause I was quite exhausted from performing Tina Turner and then a equally high-powered second Move On Up set the night before. Frankie, lead guitarist in Move On Up, seemed fine on Sunday (he is much younger than me ... LOL), but I wouldn't have made it at all had the hubs not agreed to be my driver and roadie.

Needless to say, but I need another holiday after that fast-paced weekend! But, alas, no rest for the weary as I was back in the office on Monday playing catch after being out of the office for a week, yet basking in the afterglow of having had an amazing weekend of performing! I wouldn't have it any other way.

Glo & Neal

Oh, I almost forgot ... the new GME website has gone live! Click here to have a look around, and please let me know what you think of the new site. You can leave your comments of feedback below.

And remember, at GME we provide star-quality entertainment at affordable prices for Weddings, Events, Venues, Festivals & Cruise Ships. We also offer professional Disco/DJ services, so get in touch and let us handle the details of your next event!

That's plenty for this edition! Have a fabulous week and Happy Easter!

Week In Review: 9 - 15 March, 2015

I've been performing my Diana Ross Tribute Show for almost two years now and at the moment, it's my most requested show. I thought it might be time to have a proper promo video so I have arranged to shoot that video on Tuesday, 17 March. On Wednesday of this week I met with videographer Emma Stock and her assistant at The Spring to prepare for the video shoot. We are using The Spring's main stage to film, and with their fantastic sound, lighting and even a smoke machine, I think I will end up with a great video.

Performance Coaching Session

On April 1st I will be officially launching my Performance & Music Business Coaching service and will be offering private tuition at Mayfield Recording Studios. On Friday I offered some taster sessions and coached three very talented vocalists focusing on performance, repertoire, and competition prep. These are just a few areas I'll be covering with my coaching service. Click here for more information.

Fraankie & Glo Duo

On Friday I performed a solo gig at The Piranha Bar and somehow found the strength to be entertaining after coaching all day, and squeezing in rehearsal with my duo partner, Frankie Lewis to prepare for our first Duo gig which was on Saturday at The King St. Tavern. I had a small, but very appreciative audience at Piranha Bar and a lovely crowd to sing to at King St. The Frankie & Glo Duo is now officially launched, and we couldn't have asked for a better venue for our debut. We have two confirmed bookings for the Duo at The Jolly Sailor on the 29th of March and the 28th of June. Save the dates!

Sunday, Mayfield performed a hard-hitting set at March of the Mods at The Face Bar in Reading. This was Mayfield's first gig of the year and a great way to kick-off what is shaping up to be a very busy year of festivals and gigs across the UK. We performed songs from our current release, Tempo of Your Soul, and a few new tunes that we are currently recording for our next release. Check out this fun video we put together for one of our new songs.


Special Offer:




Diana Ross Vs. Tina Turner
Double Tribute Show
Click Here for the details!



Upcoming Shows:

21 March
Cathedral Innovation Centre
Fundraising Event
Blue Lagoon Function Suite
Hilsea, PO2 9RP
Tickets: £8.50
Includes Tea, Coffee & Cake

Email me for tickets.


A special Happy Birthday wish goes out to the best husband in the world, Neal Austin, whose birthday was on Sunday!

That's it for this week. Remember, GME is a full-service entertainment agency and can help you with your entertainment needs! Contact me today to take advantage of our Special Offer, or to discuss your next event. 02992 894902.

Have a fabulous week.

Gloria xx

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.