Posted in Blog, tagged saxophone, wedding, saxophonist, music, entertainment, dave plummer, isle of wight, wedding saxophonist, IoW, Keep Music Live, Nofilter, Ellie Golding, How Long Will I Love YOu on March 23, 2023| Leave a Comment »
Good Morning
Just wanted to let you know that I have posted a new video on my Youtube Channel.
It’s a cover of Ellie Goldings ‘How Long Will I Love You’. A great tune that is very popular with wedding couples.
Recorded at the Medina Wedding Fayre last month. Its recorded just using my phone. I hope you like it.
Please feel free to share the video and maybe subscribe to my channel.
Many thanks
Dave
Posted in Blog, tagged dave plummer, entertainment, IoW, isle of wight, Keep Music Live, music, No filters, Ponder, saxophone, saxophonist, wedding, wedding music, wedding saxophonist on March 13, 2023| Leave a Comment »
Today started off with a normal workload of lessons and residential homes to play at and a swing band gig at the weekend.
But then things started to go a little bit astray.
First one lesson had to cancel due to ill health, then another cancelled due to work patterns changing. This was followed with my car breaking down and the garage not being able to look at it until Thursday. This meant I had to cancel a saxophone quartet rehearsal and the residential home as I have no transport! O boy this is becoming an odd week.
However the sun has come out again as I have taken 2 wedding bookings for next year and I am talking to a potentially new clarinet student looking to start lessons and I have also gained some extra practice time as I have 13 new songs to learn for upcoming weddings and events.
I hope that you are all having a good week and I hope that your day pans out as well as mine
Best wishes
Dave
Posted in Blog, tagged dave plummer, Elton John, entertainment, IoW, isle of wight, Keep Music Live, music, saxophone, saxophonist, wedding, wedding music, wedding saxophonist, Your Song on March 6, 2023| Leave a Comment »
I have just uploaded a video taken at the Medina Wedding Fayre last week.
it’s one of my favourite songs, Elton Johns ‘Your Song’
recorded using my phone, but came out pretty well I think.
I hope you like it.
Dave
Posted in Blog, tagged Blackwater mill, dave plummer, entertainment, IoW, isle of wight, Keep Music Live, music, Nofilter, residential home, residential home entertainer, saxophone, saxophonist, Solent Grange, The Briars, wedding, wedding music, wedding saxophonist on February 14, 2023| Leave a Comment »
I thoroughly enjoyed today as it was a two gig day, and I’ve not had one of those for a while.
Started off at the Briars Residential home in Sandown, always a great atmosphere there and a lovely bunch of people to play for. We had some dancers and plenty of singing from both residents and staff.
I also managed to cover 2 out of the 3 requests from one lady, I have started work on learning the 3rd one for next time.
After lunch it was over to Solent Grange at Wootton Bridge for my regular session with Ali and Leah and the residents there.
A lot more dancing and a good old singalong session too, these guys do love a bit of Rock and Roll to finish the afternoon off.
Tomorrow, I am off to Blackwater Mill near Newport to entertain the Ladies and Gents there for the afternoon, so I will report back on that later.
If you would like a chat about what I can offer for your residents or social club, please feel free to get in touch for a chat.
Many thanks
Dave
Posted in Blog, tagged black swan events, cowes Yacht Haven, dave plummer, entertainment, IoW, isle of wight, Keep Music Live, music, saxophone, saxophonist, wedding, wedding music, wedding saxophonist on February 3, 2023| Leave a Comment »
Next Sunday is the first wedding show of 2023 at Cowes yacht haven. The doors open at 10am until 4pm and will include all sorts of suppliers (including myself) to help you with any questions you may have about your wedding day.
so if you are looking for something special to make your day go with a sparkle, please then stop by for a chat.
I look forward to seeing you there.
Dave
Posted in Blog, tagged choice, dave plummer, DavePlummer, entertainment, getting married, isle of wight, Keep Music Live, Medina Wedding Fayre, saxophone, saxophonist, wedding, wedding fayre, wedding music, wedding saxophonist, Wedding Show on February 1, 2023| Leave a Comment »
This is the time of year when couples start to plan and book for their weddings, and to confirm this I have 4 weddings shows booked to exhibit at in February.
One of the difficulties that couples have, is not knowing what to ask suppliers when they are discussing their wedding.
So I have put together a document relating to the music side of the big day. This should give you a good idea of the things that you should be thinking about, and to discuss with your other half before talking to the musicians about your big day.
If you can think of anything else that should be added to the list, please let me know and I will add it for other couples.
Thanks you for taking the time to read this.
Dave
Posted in Blog, tagged dave plummer, entertainment, IoW, isle of wight, Keep Music Live, Medina, music, saxophone, saxophonist, wedding, wedding music, wedding saxophonist, Wight Events wedding show on January 18, 2023| Leave a Comment »
This is the biggest wedding show on the Island and has a host of suppliers to help you plan your big day.
Come along and see us all and make a day of it.
I will be there and if there is a special tune you would like played, let me know.
Look forward to seeing you there.
Dave
Posted in Workshop reports, tagged Carisbrooke, dave plummer, entertainment, IoW, Keep Music Live, music, playday, saxophone, saxophone workshop, staxofsax, wedding saxophonist on January 14, 2023| Leave a Comment »
I posted at the beginning of the week about bringing back the StaxofSax Saxophone workshops. The post gave details of the first event on the 28th of May 2023 here on the Isle of Wight.
So this post is an update for those that have already booked, and a heads up for those that are still thinking about it or didn’t see the initial post.
We are limiting the day to 30 players so that we can provide proper support for everyone. We have booked 22 players in already.
We will work on warm up techniques, ensemble playing (various sizes) and lots of there things that will benefit your playing including a Q and A session.
The music will be sent out in advance so that you can have a look at it before the big day, and we will only have a 30 minute lunch break so that we can make the most of playing time. You will need to bring your own lunch, but tea and coffee will be provided.
The venue has on site free parking, enough for everyone and is only a few minutes away from Newport Town centre.
I have attached the flyer again as this has more details for you all, and I would be grateful if you could share it amongst your sax playing buddies.
Many thanks for reading this and I hope to see you there.
Best wishes
Dave
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
Dave Plummer Saxophonist 