Very Experienced And Versatile Four Piece Band
The Perfect Choice are a very experienced, high class professional band who are continually updating their repertoire. They have several hundred weddings, functions, parties and New Year's Eve celebrations under their belt, so you can feel very safe in the hands of:
Perryn Butler on lead vocals, acoustic guitar, mandolins and bhodran. Perryn has been a professional singer and composer since she was 17, and is also the lead singer in the 8 piece concert band, Amazonne. She is half of the writing partnership Butler Colbourn who created the hit musical, The Fire of London. Perryn is immensely experienced at putting together the perfect set of music for a function. She is very happy to discuss your taste in music with you to personalise your event.
Gaynor Colbourn is a classically trained pianist and session musician who sings harmonies and plays multi-keyboards as well as operating the synthesised drums. It was a conscious decision not to use their drummer for the wedding band, choosing instead to have a band with easily controlled volume. Gaynor is a session musician, working in various studios, as well as a composer for film and TV. Her theme tune for BBC's SORRY, starring Ronnie Corbett, is one of her most well known pieces. She too is part of the concert band Amazonne, playing multi-keyboards and is musical director. She is the other half of Butler Colbourn, composers of The Fire of London.
Holly Robinson is a fiddle payer, playing 4 string, 5 string and Octave Fiddle. She is a session musician and fiddle player for both The Perfect Choice and Amazonne, as well as traditional folk bands Quarto and Estron. She has played with various dance and ceilidh bands since her teenage years.
Mike Forewood plays 6 String Bass Guitar for both The Perfect Choice and Amazonne, and is the very reliable bottom end of both bands. He is the perfect bass player, he is very sympathetic to the music, and never plays too loud.
The Band
Bringing together four highly experienced musicians, The Perfect Choice is able to offer a versatile sound that can be tailored to your occasion. By adding violin we can put a fresh twist on songs you will recognise, with the opportunity to be a bit jazzy, add a Celtic tinge or classical vibe.
As composers and experienced arrangers, we have a fresh look at songs and make them more lively or interesting. Gaynor is a world class keyboard player, playing everything live with amazing technical wizardry and the sound of an orchestra.
While able to provide classical and traditional numbers, the band specialises in dance music and rocking beats, getting everyone up dancing with a vast repertoire of music from the 1920s to the present day. Sampled drums, operated by Gaynor, ensure suitability for dance music, but with more controlled volume than a live drummer, to give a sound that is just right for your venue and requirements. However a live drummer is available as an optional extra. Mike also provides the deep bass sound which is so important for dance music.
What the Band Offer:
Dance versions of popular tunes
Foot tapping Celtic and Scottish dance music
Romantic beautiful songs
Classical favourites
A Strictly Come Dancing 1/2 an Hour with ballroom and Latin music, if required.
Learn your favourite piece of music
Be as quiet or as loud as you wish
You can choose from our extensive set list to make a bespoke evening
Or rely upon our experience to play music that suits all age groups
We will liaise with you to get everything just as you would like it. The times, music, volume etc. Together we can make a magical evening.
We are happy to talk to you about how you would like to personalise the type of music for your event.
The cost reflects the quality of the sound system, the experience of the musicians and the time it has taken them to learn and rehearse just the right music and the twelve or so hours it takes to load, drive, set up and breakdown-the playing is just the bit you get to see. Yes a hobby band would be cheaper, but if you want a job done well with a contract, safety certificate and insurance, book a professional band for peace of mind and quality.
N.B. To become a good pro musician takes as much time and skill as learning to be a surgeon. Gaynor, our musical director and Keyboard Player, trained at The Royal Academy of Music, and is a highly qualified musician, a Doc Mus. The years of training is just part of becoming a good musician, the most important quality is experience. Some of the stunning instrumentals are testimony to the talent of the musicianship of The Perfect Choice.
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Perryn Butler on lead vocals, acoustic guitar, mandolins and bhodran. Perryn has been a professional singer and composer since she was 17, and is also the lead singer in the 8 piece concert band, Amazonne. She is half of the writing partnership Butler Colbourn who created the hit musical, The Fire of London. Perryn is immensely experienced at putting together the perfect set of music for a function. She is very happy to discuss your taste in music with you to personalise your event.
Gaynor Colbourn is a classically trained pianist and session musician who sings harmonies and plays multi-keyboards as well as operating the synthesised drums. It was a conscious decision not to use their drummer for the wedding band, choosing instead to have a band with easily controlled volume. Gaynor is a session musician, working in various studios, as well as a composer for film and TV. Her theme tune for BBC's SORRY, starring Ronnie Corbett, is one of her most well known pieces. She too is part of the concert band Amazonne, playing multi-keyboards and is musical director. She is the other half of Butler Colbourn, composers of The Fire of London.
Holly Robinson is a fiddle payer, playing 4 string, 5 string and Octave Fiddle. She is a session musician and fiddle player for both The Perfect Choice and Amazonne, as well as traditional folk bands Quarto and Estron. She has played with various dance and ceilidh bands since her teenage years.
Mike Forewood plays 6 String Bass Guitar for both The Perfect Choice and Amazonne, and is the very reliable bottom end of both bands. He is the perfect bass player, he is very sympathetic to the music, and never plays too loud.
The Band
Bringing together four highly experienced musicians, The Perfect Choice is able to offer a versatile sound that can be tailored to your occasion. By adding violin we can put a fresh twist on songs you will recognise, with the opportunity to be a bit jazzy, add a Celtic tinge or classical vibe.
As composers and experienced arrangers, we have a fresh look at songs and make them more lively or interesting. Gaynor is a world class keyboard player, playing everything live with amazing technical wizardry and the sound of an orchestra.
While able to provide classical and traditional numbers, the band specialises in dance music and rocking beats, getting everyone up dancing with a vast repertoire of music from the 1920s to the present day. Sampled drums, operated by Gaynor, ensure suitability for dance music, but with more controlled volume than a live drummer, to give a sound that is just right for your venue and requirements. However a live drummer is available as an optional extra. Mike also provides the deep bass sound which is so important for dance music.
What the Band Offer:
Dance versions of popular tunes
Foot tapping Celtic and Scottish dance music
Romantic beautiful songs
Classical favourites
A Strictly Come Dancing 1/2 an Hour with ballroom and Latin music, if required.
Learn your favourite piece of music
Be as quiet or as loud as you wish
You can choose from our extensive set list to make a bespoke evening
Or rely upon our experience to play music that suits all age groups
We will liaise with you to get everything just as you would like it. The times, music, volume etc. Together we can make a magical evening.
We are happy to talk to you about how you would like to personalise the type of music for your event.
The cost reflects the quality of the sound system, the experience of the musicians and the time it has taken them to learn and rehearse just the right music and the twelve or so hours it takes to load, drive, set up and breakdown-the playing is just the bit you get to see. Yes a hobby band would be cheaper, but if you want a job done well with a contract, safety certificate and insurance, book a professional band for peace of mind and quality.
N.B. To become a good pro musician takes as much time and skill as learning to be a surgeon. Gaynor, our musical director and Keyboard Player, trained at The Royal Academy of Music, and is a highly qualified musician, a Doc Mus. The years of training is just part of becoming a good musician, the most important quality is experience. Some of the stunning instrumentals are testimony to the talent of the musicianship of The Perfect Choice.
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Song List
- 2000 To Current
- Hold Back The River - James Bay
- All Of Me - John Legend
- We Found Love - Rhianna
- I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
- Clocks - Coldplay
- Let Her Go - Passenger
- Poison Prince - Amy Macdonald
- Boulevard Of Broken Dreams - Greenday
- Someone's Got A Hold - Christine Aguilera
- Can't Help Falling In Love Elvis Re-mix
- Road To Hell - Chris Rhea
- Sing - Travis
- Why Does It Always Rain On Me Travis
- Mad World - Rem/tears For Fears
- Hips Don't Lie - Shakira
- Hey Brother - Avicci
- Wake Me Up - Avicci
- Happy - Pharrell Williams
- Human - The Killers
- In The Deep - Adele
- Skyfall - Adele
- Set Fire To The Rain - Adele
- The Boy Does Nothing - Alesha Dixon
- Upside Down - Paloma Faith
- I Gotta A Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
- Grenade - Bruno Marrs
- Crazy - Gnarles Barclay
- Ho Hey - The Lumineers
- Hey Soul Sister - Train
- One Way - One Direction
- Rude - Magic
- Titanium - David Guetta
- Spanish Dance - Amazonne
- Cecilia - The Vamps
- Dr Please - Amazonne
- Sorry - Doc G
- American Pie - Madonna
- Amarillo - Peter Kaye/tony Christie
- Because The Night - Patti Smith December 63 -
- Return 2zero
- Babylon - David Gray
- Big Yellow Taxi - Counting Crows
- Rose Tattoo - Dropkick Murphies
- Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
- Believe - Cher
- Cotton Eyed Joe - Rednex
- Dreams - The Corrs
- Gravel Path - The Rogues
- Sweat (la La Long) - Inner Circle
- Tell Me Ma - Shamrock
- What Is Love - Haddaway
- I Love Your Way - Big Mountain
- Fields Of Gold - Sting
- Black Velvet - Alana Miles
- I Can See Clearly Now - Jimmy Cliff
- Look Back In Anger - Oasis
- Wonderwall - Oasis
- Losing My Religion - Rem
- Runaway - The Corrs
- Don't Leave Me This Way Communards
- Rhythm Of The Night - Corona
- Movin On Up - M People
- Whats Up - 4 Non Blondes
- Always On My Mind - Petshop Boys
- Land Down Under - Men At Work
- Isla Bonita - Madonna
- Orrinoco Flow - Enya
- Sisters Are Doing It - Eurythmics
- Sweet Dreams - Eurythmics
- Here Comes The Rain Again Eurythmics
- Venus - Bananarama
- Wicked Game - Chris Isaacs
- Englishman In New Your - Sting
- Another Day In Paradise - Phil Collins
- Forever Autumn - Justin Hayward
- I Can't Dance - Genesis
- I Want To Break Free - Queen
- I Want It All - Queen
- Red Red Wine - Ub40
- In The Summertime - Mungo Jerry
- The Boy In The Bubble - Paul Simon
- Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
- Baker St - Gerry Rafferty
- Black Is Black - Belle Epoque
- Proud Mary - Tina Turner
- Boney M - Mega Mix
- Wimoweh - Tight Fit
- Killing Me Softly - Roberta Flack
- Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
- Hot Stuff - Donna Summer
- Let Your Love Flow - The Bellamy Brothers
- London Calling - The Clash
- Sos - Abba
- Money Money - Abba
- Mamma Mia - Abba
- Superstition - Stevie Wonder
- Don't Stop - Fleetwood Mac
- Fool If You Think It's Over - Chris Rhea
- White Wedding - Billy Idol
- Thats The Way - Kc Sunshine Band
- Boat On The River - Styx
- I Don't Wanna - Rod Stewart
- You're So Vain - Carly Simon
- I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
- Born To Be Wild - Steppenwolf
- The Boxer - Simon And Garfunkel
- Bright Eyes - Art Garfunkel
- Moondance - Van Morrison
- Never Let Her Slip Away Andrew Gould
- Whatever You Want - Status Quo
- I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton
- Sailing - Rod Stewart
- Do That To Me - Captain & Tenile
- Hotel California - The Eagles
- Just A Tequila Sunrise - The Eagles
- Call Me - Blondie
- Lady In Red
- The Power Of Love
- I Just Called To Say I Love You
- Wonderful Tonight
- Chasing Cars
- I Dont Wanna Talk About It
- Skyfall
- All Of Me
- Hello
- Hey Jude
- Mad World
- Get Me To The Church
- Your Song
- Take My Breath Away
- All Along The Watchtower - Jimi Hendrix
- Daydream Believer - The Monkees
- I'm A Believer - The Monkees
- Dock Of The Day - Otis Redding
- Lay Down Sally - Eric Clapton
- Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
- My Girl - The Temptations
- Love Potion No 9 - The Searchers
- Walk In The Room - The Searchers
- Ticket To Ride - The Beatles
- Yesterday - The Beatles
- Happy Together - The Turtles
- The Letter - The Boxtops
- Hi Ho Silver Lining - Jeff Beck
- Please Don't Let Me - Nina Simone
- California Dreamin - The Pamas And Papas
- Sunny Afternoon - The Kinks
- Son Of A Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield
- Those Were The Days - Mary Hopkin
- Gypsies Tramps And Thieves - Cher
- Bang Bang - Cher
- Swing
- Feeling Good - Michael Buble
- Alexanders Ragtime Medley
- Glen Miller Medley
- Chatanooga Choo Choo
- Choo Choo Cha Boogie
- Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree
- Lets Face The Music And Dance
- It's Alright With Me
- Mac The Knife
- Putting On The Ritz
- Djelem Djelembare Necessities
- Lady Is A Tramp
- I Got You Under My Skin
- I'll Have More Fun Without Him
- Red Red Robin Medley
- Cockney Medley
- Rock N Roll / Jive
- All Right Mama
- Hound Dog
- Black Betty
- Folesome Prison Blues
- Great Balls Of Fire
- Higher And Higher
- Johnny B Goode
- Kokomono Blues
- Give It Up And Let Me Go
- Tiger Feet
- Under The Moon Of Love
- Blueberry Hill
- Instrumentals
- Chariots Of Fire
- Toccata And Fugue
- Nutrocker
- Fleur Du Mal
- Oxygene
- Cavatina
- Memories
- Pachabel Canon In D
- Fiddle Jigs And Reels
- Christmas Music
- New Years Eve Hogmanay Music
- And Many More!
Previous Clients
- Runneymede Hotel
- Hilton Worldwide Hotels
- London Hilton On Park Lane
- Hilton Brighton Metropole
- Hilton Basingstoke
- Hilton Reading
- Hilton Bracknell
- Hilton Gatwick Airport
- Copthorne Hotels
- Copthorne Hotel Gatwick
- Copthorne Hotel Slough/windsor
- The Randalf - Oxford
- Raffles Singapore
- Hilton Singapore
- Mandarin Hotel
- The Penninsula Kowloon
- The Penninsula Bangkok
- The Shangri-la Bangkok
- The Yacht Club Phuket
- The Meridien Phuket
- Hilton Garden Inn Bali
- Ngurah Rai Airport - Bali
- Lakeside Frimley Green
- Blazers Windsor
- Nec
- Raf Benson
- Raf Lakenheath
- Princess Royal Barracks
- Deepcut Officers Mess
- Sergeants Mess Aldershot Garrison Hms Dryad
- Ladies Festivals Sindlesham Masonic
- Tilehurst Rbl
- Haverfordwest Rbl
- Slough Caversham Rbl
- Slough Marlow Rbl
- High Wycombe Rbl
- The Leander Club Henley
- The Complete Angler Marlow
- Mother Theresa Organisation
- The Night Owl
- Penally The Taste Of Wales Tenby
- Broadmoor Hmp
- And Many More!
Testimonials
We had a fabulous evening, all our guests loved the band who really knew how to make our reception go with a bang for the whole evening Thank you so much, you were fantastic.
I really was thrilled to book a band who could play everything. The kids had chart music, my new husband and I had music we knew and loved, and you played all the old favourites as well as the swing music Gran and Grandad love. Well done and thank you so much, you really were The Perfect Choice Wedding Band for us.
The Perfect Choice were totally professional, they played what we wanted all night, and were worth every penny and more.
We chose a Professional wedding band as they are musicians for a living, this is their profession. When we needed a builder we used a Pro, so when it really mattered for the wedding, we took no chances and called in the professional band, The Perfect Choice, they were blooming brilliant and in budget.
We had the band for our nan's 75th birthday bash, and thery played all sores of music that everyone loved. Even some Fred Astaire songs, Nan loved that. At the end of the night their violin player played jigs and reels. It was brill, such fun, awesome, Thank you Perfect Choice. Rory
Set Formats
The Perfect Choice Offers:
1 x 60 Minute Set
Or
2 x 45 Minute Sets
