On June 28th, the beautiful St. John the Baptist Church in Cirencester played host to a truly special occasion – a wedding steeped in music and tradition. The renowned High Row Choir, comprised of talented

Your wedding ceremony is the heart of your special day. It’s the moment you pledge your love and embark on a new chapter together. But how do you ensure this pivotal moment stays etched in

Dreaming of a fairytale wedding in a picturesque European castle, vineyard, or beach setting? You’ve meticulously planned every detail – the stunning venue, the flowing dress, the delicious food. But then comes the music –

High Row Music: Bringing the Magic to Unforgettable Venues Across the UK High Row Music has established itself as a leading provider of live music for weddings and events, captivating audiences with their diverse repertoire

The wedding bells are chiming, but the traditional hymns are fading – and in their place, a wave of soulful energy is washing over UK ceremonies. Gospel choirs, with their uplifting melodies and infectious joy,

Your wedding ceremony is a symphony of emotions, and the music plays a crucial role in setting the tone. But before you get swept away by the perfect playlist, consider how your chosen venue impacts the live music

Raise a glass and set down the glow sticks, because it’s time to rethink your wedding reception entertainment. Ditch the predictable DJ and the repetitive playlist – there’s a new sheriff in town, and its name is the ceilidh

The wedding bells ring out, not just for the happy couple, but for a time-honored tradition – choral music. From soaring anthems to intimate blessings, these harmonious voices elevate the occasion, adding a layer of

A thought occurred to me when I was listening to some music in the bath last night, and apologies, as it’s kind of a deep one. The thought that is, not the bath. For the

I’m not one to malign the general public. Particularly those who come to see me play. But there are very few working musicians carrying an instrument case who can say that they have not at

“Can’t repeat the past? Why, of course you can!”, says Jay Gatsby to Nick Carraway in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, a novel that has come to be synecdoche for the 1920s. Whilst Gatsby

‘Covers’ is a dirty word, it would be fair to say. Covers bands don’t sell-out Wembley. Covers bands are poor imitations of the original artists. Covers bands are not what musicians want to be in.

On Sunday 25th June, 1967, the EBU (the European Broadcasting Union, for those who didn’t know. I did’t) co-ordinated Our World, the world’s first live multinational multi-satellite television production. It was two hours long, took

Have you ever been watching some musicians, blending almost perfectly into society as normal functioning humans, until one of them pulls a face like this. Apologies to the much-memed Este Haim there. Well, what’s going

One instrument with which you might find yourself coming into contact increasingly of late is the solo saxophone. In an era dominated by electronic music, amidst educators bemoaning the lack of interest in traditional instruments,

With a little bit more breathing space available after the mania of wedding season 2022, I find my self thinking back to memories of music we’ve performed, people we’ve met and the places we’ve visited

Whether it’s a summer corporate event, awards ceremony or Christmas shindig, finding the right live entertainment for your event can be the key to making an impression. With such a broad array of options on

At High Row Music we spend much of our time thinking about new acts that we can create to add to our roster. Even though we spend many hours doing auditions, rehearsals, location scouting, audio

I stole this from a wedding industry colleague of mine, the amazing Lucy Wright . It really sums up why good professional musicians charge what they do.   Hiring a professional musician …… CUSTOMER: How much

7 Things You’ll Almost Definitely See on a Wedding Reception Dance Floor   One measure of a successful wedding reception is how busy the dance floor is.  And that very measure is itself a “KPI”

So the question has been popped, the answer was “yes” (phew!) and the ever growing list of things to sort out is being worked through.  Whether you’re trying to do it all yourself or utilising

You can be forgiven thinking that with a big voice comes a big ego.  After all, it takes a lot of courage to stand in front of a crowd and sing.  Many of us only

The Swing Things finally back in action with some jazzy wedding reception music…It really was great to be back with the jazz boys at our first wedding in over 15 months on Friday. Due to

  Have you ever been a guest at a wedding and experienced deja vu?  That unmistakable sensation that the very moment you’re experiencing is identical to something you’ve experienced before.  Or perhaps you remember something

Picture a typical Sunday mid morning if you will.  You’re behind on your laundry and you finally drag yourself away from an E4 omnibus to put a wash on.  And your washing machine decides not

Some couples dread it, others relish it and dad-dancing, tipsy uncles are inspired by it.  “It” is the traditional first dance at a wedding, one of the most iconic moments at a wedding reception for

    Have you ever been to a large city in China?  Whilst in Shanghai a few years ago there were many “culture shocks” for a Northern European like me to deal with.  Whether it

Despite globalisation shrinking our worlds over the past few decades, many of us were already more disconnected from our communities than the generations before us.  “Work, sleep, repeat” was and is a reality for a