Posted in Blog, tagged cowes Yacht Haven, dave plummer, entertainment, IoW, isle of wight, Keep Music Live, music, saxophone, saxophonist, wedding, wedding fair, wedding music, Wedding Show, weddingandeventsshow on January 11, 2023| Leave a Comment »
I have had confirmation today of my booking to exhibit at this lovely wedding fair.
I played here last January and its an excellent event. Loads of different suppliers to give you ideas and the chance to see them in action before you commit.
So, keep the date free and I hope to see you there, if you have a particular song you would like to hear, let me know and I will do my best to play it for you.
Best wishes
Dave
Posted in Blog, tagged Carisbrooke, dave plummer, entertainment, IoW, isle of wight, Keep Music Live, music, Play Day, saxophone, saxophone workshop, saxophonist, wedding on January 9, 2023| Leave a Comment »
StaxofSax Saxophone Workshops are back in business.
Our next event is booked for May the 28th at Carisbrooke C of E primary school, in Carisbrooke on the Isle of Wight.
We are taking a maximum of 30 players so that we have enough tutors to keep people on the right track. We are concentrating on ensemble playing, with groups of various sizes.
All the details are on the flyer below, but please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.
This will be our 20th workshop, but our first here on the Island.
I do hope that you can join us for a good days music making.
Please feel free to share the details to anyone that you know.
Many thanks
Dave
Posted in Blog, tagged dave plummer, East Afton, entertainment, IoW, isle of wight, Keep Music Live, music, open Day, saxophone, saxophonist, wedding, wedding fayre, wedding music, wedding saxophonist on January 6, 2023| Leave a Comment »
I have just been asked to exhibit at the East Afton Farm House open day on Sunday the 26th of February 2023.
The event starts at 11 am until 4 pm and is ideal for not only people looking at East Afton as a venue, but also for couples wanting ideas from different suppliers.
There is a performers corner to listen to the different musicians that have been invited, and I start at 11.15am with other acts throughout the day. There will also be other types of wedding professionals exhibiting too.
This is a beautiful venue and really worth a visit for prospective couples.
Why not pop along and have a look for yourself.
Best wishes
Dave
Posted in Blog, tagged dave plummer, entertainment, IoW, isle of wight, Keep Music Live, music, music teacher, saxophone, Saxophone teacher, saxophonist, wedding, wedding music, wedding saxophonist on December 31, 2022| Leave a Comment »
What are you looking to achieve in 2023?
Are you planning your wedding or thinking of starting a new hobby? Maybe you are organising a birthday party for someone or you want to take your playing to the next level?
Well I can help you with all of the above, so why not get in touch for a chat.
Have a great New Year, and may 2023 be all that you want it to be for you and your family.
Posted in Blog, tagged dave plummer, entertainment, Happy Christmas, IoW, Keep Music Live, music, saxophone, saxophonist, wedding, wedding music, wedding saxophonist on December 22, 2022| Leave a Comment »
The last half of the year has been good as we have started to get back to making music in public again. With concerts on the bandstand, playing in residential homes and about a dozen weddings and its been lovely seeing people enjoying the music too.
Next year is getting busier with 15 weddings booked, 3 wedding fairs, Swing band gigs and another season on the bandstand, plus hopefully I am planning on running a saxophone workshop here on the Island.
So with a final visit to Solent Grange Residential home tomorrow, for their Christmas party, with will loads of singing and dancing and plenty of fun with the ladies and gents there. Its time to look forward to Christmas and the New Year. So I hope you all have a lovely time and look forward to seeing you all in the New Year.
Best wishes
Dave
Posted in Blog, tagged Carol Concert, christmas, church, dave plummer, entertainment, IoW, isle of wight, Keep Music Live, music, piano, saxophone, saxophonist, wedding, wedding saxophonist, Winter, Winter Wonderland on December 18, 2022| Leave a Comment »
On Friday, Alan and I played at the Ryde Methodist Church Carol Service, and this excerpt is from the warm up before the service started. Yes I did wear my coat all evening, along with all of the congregation. It was rather chilly to say the least.
Alan and I will be working together after Christmas in preparation for some hotel work in the New Year.
We hope you enjoy this song, please lets us know in the comments below.
Best wishes
Dave
Posted in Blog, tagged dave plummer, EastAftonFarmhouse, entertainment, IoW, Keep Music Live, music, Reindeer, saxophone, saxophonist, wedding, wedding music, wedding saxophonist on December 18, 2022| Leave a Comment »
The final wedding of the year was at East Afton Farm House Yesterday. Chloe and Matt tied the knot on a beautiful crisp sunny day, with all of their friends and family there to help them celebrate.
East Afton has opened up another barn as part of their package, and this is a stunning venue for the reception.
They even had a 12 ft wooden reindeer in there.
I played during the drinks reception and we had a mixture of pop, jazz and Christmas tunes, before everyone went outside for the big group photographs and then sat down to dinner.
I would like to say thank you to Chloe and Matt for asking me to be part of their big day, and wish them all the best for their future together.
Posted in Blog, tagged Andy, dave plummer, Duet, entertainment, IoW, isle of wight, Keep Music Live, music, Santas little Helpers, saxophone, saxophonist, wedding, wedding music, wedding saxophonist on December 15, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Todays offering comes from Santas little helpers, Andy and Me.
We rehearsed this duet this morning and had good fun recording it for you. Let us know what you think in the comments please.
Happy Christmas from us.
Posted in Blog, tagged dave plummer, entertainment, IoW, isle of wight, Keep Music Live, music, photography, saxophone, saxophonist, wedding, wedding music, wedding saxophonist on December 13, 2022| Leave a Comment »
I have just been sorting through some of last years photographs , and came across these two.
The first one appeared in a local tourist magazine showing activities that had been happening in St Thomas’ square in Newport and shows me busking. A couple of weeks later they used an edited snap of my hand from the first picture.
who knows which part of me may pop up in future articles 😂
Posted in Blog, tagged All Saints, christmas, dave plummer, entertainment, Freshwater, IoW, isle of wight, Keep Music Live, music, Sandown and Shanklin Miltary Band, saxophone, saxophonist, wedding on December 12, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Count Basie is probably my favourite big band leader and yesterday, whilst wearing one of my other hats I had the pleasure of conducting the Sandown and Shanklin Military band in an arrangement of Count Basie tunes called Count Basie Salute, arranged by John Higgins.
It comprises ‘April in Paris, ‘Lil Darling’ and Jumping at the Woodside.
This was our last Christmas concert for this year at All Saints Church in Freshwater and the video is posted on the bands facebook page, with lots of others from this and previous concerts.
The Videographer is our very own Les Gladdis who has kindly given me permission to share this with you.
Hope you enjoy it.
Dave
https://www.facebook.com/100005019406381/videos/720312402865824/
Dave Plummer Saxophonist 