Craig Nathan - Pianist

Your top-class lounge pianist for all special events;

wedding receptions, corporate events, hotels & restaurants,

big birthdays, private dinners..

-elegant music for a beautiful ambience-

As well as playing for weddings and events (recent weddings for example at Chickeley Hall, Offley Place & various churches (August 2021) Craig will be playing at Browns, Silbury Boulevard, MK for a series of Sunday lunches in the lead-up to Christmas, Oct - Dec 2021.

Come along and enjoy!

"I just wanted to say thank you so much for playing at our wedding - you were absolutely fantastic!" Megan & Mike, Aug 2021

Not sure of which pianist to book? Your day is special, Craig can help.

Craig is unique

Fixed price £249; no awkward "quotations".

£40 supplement for Wilts, Hamps, Suusex, Kent, Cambs.

Highly qualified, DBS checked & experienced, working teacher able to accompany
Everyone brings a piano - Craig is also able to bring and play an organ if required
Totally used to working with the clergy, registrars and hotel managers
Playing regularly - come and see & hear Craig live every Friday at Browns Restaurant MK.
Is there a singer in the family? Craig can accompany (in any key to fit with your singer or instrumentalist), any agreed song!
Are there children in the family? Craig can do a short series of children's songs to help keep younger children entertained. Maybe on a lawn during drinks?
Your wedding is bespoke - Craig can work around your requirements!

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A Personal Service & Google Comments

"I cannot recommend Craig highly enough..."

"He is such a talented pianist ..."

"Played the piano so beautifully at our wedding..."

"Craig is very responsive to messages..."

"A really lovely man..."

"Thank you so much Craig..."

Craig provides a bespoke musical service, typically Craig will;

Meet you in advance (MK / Zoom)
Add that elegant and beautiful ambience that you want by gently playing all of the songs you wish.. and many more
Play the piano for a civil wedding - and liaise with you about pieces for the exit / entrance / signing
Move (or bring a second piano) and play for your guests during photographs and / or during the reception / wedding breakfast
If you need an organist Craig can also play the organ for a Church wedding and then also play for the reception.
Craig is fully DBS checked and can accompany children (or adults) who can sing a prepared song - maybe children singing a Disney song?
Craig brings one or two, of his own first-class, white, electric pianos.
Arrangements can be made to bring his real Yamaha baby-grand and / or his digital organ for the church if desired.

(Extra charges apply for the organ and a real grand piano).

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Background

"I have employed Craig on numerous occasions for weddings and concerts; he is a remarkably versatile musician, equally at home playing organ repertoire or pop songs and jazz. He is easy to work ...you cannot find a better musician for your wedding ......"

Judith. Dir of Music, Ivinghoe

loungemusicmancraig@yahoo.com / craigpianobofnathan@yahoo.com

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Repertoire

-Virtually anything can be played on the piano....classical, jazz, modern ballads..the list is endless.

-Craig plays from his own catalogue of over 1000 songs - anything can be added - just ask.

-When playing in restaurants Craig has a menu-card for diners to play "guess that tune". Most songs are improvised around to fit the style of the event..

-Craig is proud to be referred to as a real, creative, on-the-spot musician, rather than a note-player.

A tiny proportion of popular wedding tunes include;

Can't help fallin love with you Thinking of you Just the way you are Chasing cars Somebody to love

Amazing Grace Everybody needs somebody Eternal Flame A thousand Years

Rule the World No time to die Skyfall

All of Me The Scientist Send my Love

Perfect Hallelujah Bohemian Rhapsody Mamma Mia

Bare Necessities 10000 Years Amazing Grace 12 Bar Blues

Popular Groups / Composers;

Abba, Queen, Carpenters, Adele, Disney, Beatles, Nat king Cole, Sinatra, La-la Land, Einaudi, Elton John....

Family Involvement

Some families have singers or players who might play in one or two pieces. Popular ideas are to involve a guitarist in

12 bar blues improvisation - in E minor and / or to have a child / children singing a feature song? (e.g. A Thousand Years). Small amp / PA / mic provided at no charge.

Other Musicians

Craig is in contact with other musicians should this be something you require.
Book Craig as your pianist and he can arrange all the live music for the day - including a full-scale band for the evening on a no-agency basis.

Consultation

Frequently utilized by most of Craig's customers, this service has been essential to success on many occasions. Come and meet Craig at Browns Milton Keynes one Friday evening. Craig is available to chat in the bar area from 5.00pm and plays in the restaurant from 6.00pm.

When it comes to all of the music services, you can count on Craig to take care of your every need. Just come and meet Craig and discuss your requirements.

All booking-brides receive a free cocktail.

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