Ian Henry

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Experienced Pianist/Vocalist and Keyboard Player available for solo gigs, band and reading gigs in theatres, restaurants, hotels, ships and bars.

Ian studied Organ and Singing at St Albans Cathedral from the age of 6 years to 16, and during his time there participated in many TV and radio broadcasts and appears on most of the records produced by the Cathedral Choir. Including regularly recording for EMI at Abbey Road Studios from the age of 13. In the late seventies, having left the Cathedral and School, and after a couple of the customary summer seasons as a keyboard player, he formed the highly successful keyboards, drums and vocal duo “KANDI”. This format took him the length and breadth of the U.K. working with many of the big stars of the cabaret scene at the time. Gradually he developed his own brand of humour and wit which proved to be most useful as he turned more towards comedy and cabaret. Again this was hugely successful for Ian and he broadened his horizons by landing contracts to work abroad. All over Europe, the U.S.A. and a season in Bermuda. On his return to the U.K. he decided to combine the comedy with his unique musical talent. This resulted in the birth of the now famous Duelling Pianos concept adopted by Rank Leisure's “Jumpin Jaks” chain and many independent theme bars around the country. He also formed the popular function duo "Double Impact" with his talented vocalist wife Gill Henry. (Known in UK as Teri Jae). In 2005 Ian moved to Spain and quickly found a niche as a popular entertainer for Hotels, Restaurants and Private Parties. In 2022 he relocated back to Central Bedfordshire in UK and juggles his time between working in UK and performing in Piano Bars across Europe and cruising for Hutigruten and Fjord Line in Norway.

What to expect

Piano Bar style Keyboards and Vocals. Ian has a vast reportoire of music ranging across many different styles and spanning the decades right up to the 2000's. Depending on the venues requirements, Ian is also expert in playing solo piano without vocals and "Richard Clayderman" style instrumentals with backing. This covers all genres including light classical.

Set List.

I never have a pre arranged set list as every audience is different. It is impossible to catalogue my whole reportoire but below you will find a few examples of the different genres my music covers. Pianobar Favorites American Pie, Brown Eyed Girl, Hey Jude, Hotel California, Imagine, Let It Be,New York New York, Piano Man. Rock and Rock'n'Roll Addicted To Love, All Shook Up, Bad Moon Rising, Blue Suede Shoes, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Great Balls Of Fire, Jailhouse Rock, Johnny B Goode, Rock Around The Clock, Road to Hell, Route 66, Summer Of 69. Pop Always Look On The Bright Side, Blame It On The Boogie, Beautiful Noise, The Boxer,Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, Can’t Smile Without You, Crocodile Rock, Dance The Night Away, Daniel, Daydream Believer, The Entertainer, Everything, Green Door, Happy, Hey Baby, How Sweet It Is, I Just Called To Say I Love You, I’m A Believer, Just Haven’t Met You Yet, Leroy Brown, Living Next Door to Alice, Maggie May, Marvin Gaye (Charlie Puth), Mrs Robinson, My Life, Nikita, Proud Mary, Rude, Sacrifice, Uptown Girl, Walk Of Life, Walking In Memphis, Let It Be, Ob La Di Ob La Da, Saw Her Standing There, Twist And Shout, Yesterday. Swing All Of Me, Beyond the Sea (La Mer), Clementine, Dream A Little Dream,Have You Met Miss Jones, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, Summer Wind. Country Achey Breaky Heart, Blanket On The Ground, Bobby Magee, Country Roads, If I said You Had A Beautiful Body, Jambalaya. Soul Dancing In The Street, I Feel Good, Knock On Wood, Lean On Me, Midnight Hour,Mustang Sally, My Girl, Stand By Me, Superstition, Unchain My Heart, Under The Boardwalk, Ballads All Of Me (John Legend), Angels, Another Day In Paradise, Are You Lonesome Tonight, Arthur, Blueberry Hill, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Can You Feel The Love Tonight, Candle in the Wind, Careless Whisper, Crazy Love, Home, House Of The Rising Sun, Just The Way You Are, Killing Me Softly, Knockin’ On Heavens’ Door, Lady In Red, Leaving On A Jet Plane, Rocket Man, Something Stupid, Streets Of London, Thinking Out Loud, Whiter Shade Of Pale, Wonderful Tonight, Your Song. AND MANY MORE!

FAQ

Q: How long does setup take? A: Depending on how close my vehicle is to the performing area between 30 minutes and 1 hour.
Q: What are your space and power requirements? A: Approx 3m x 2m area and 1 power socket in the performing area.
Q: Do you take requests? A: Yes, as long as it is within the genre of music that I specialise in.

Experienced Pianist/Vocalist and Keyboard Player available for solo gigs, band and reading gigs in theatres, restaurants, hotels, ships and bars.

Q: How long does setup take?

A: Depending on how close my vehicle is to the performing area between 30 minutes and 1 hour.

Q: What are your space and power requirements?

A: Approx 3m x 2m area and 1 power socket in the performing area.

Q: Do you take requests?

A: Yes, as long as it is within the genre of music that I specialise in.

Experienced Pianist/Vocalist and Keyboard Player available for solo gigs, band and reading gigs in theatres, restaurants, hotels, ships and bars. View More

Singers and Choirs, Ceremony Musicians, Acoustic Acts based in Biggleswade

Book directly with Ian Henry member since 23/06/2023

Book directly with Ian Henry member since 23/06/2023

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