Dawlish

From: £150

Verified bookings: 6

Reviews: 14

Ensemble

Solo Musician

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For a one hour booking (e.g. wedding ceremony only) within 50 miles of Dawlish - £175 . This includes travel and a special request for your special day. As a guide, anything above and beyond that would cost £100 per hour.

Richard is an experienced and very versatile musician who has a real passion for all genres of music. He was classically trained at the Royal Conservatoire in Birmingham but has gone on to establish himself as an accomplished and versatile performer. He is a violinist, an electric violinist and a pianist and has over twenty years experience performing at weddings, parties and other corporate and private events.

Richard Toomer

• 10 Jul 2018

What a lovely man! Everything was perfect! Great communication, very attentive to detail in what I wanted! Fabulous! Would definitely recommend! So glad we found you!

Leigh and Simons wedding

• 2 Aug 2019

If you need a violinist or pianist who plays everything from Coldplay to Bach then this is your man! Hugely talented but also very easy to work with. Richard already has a huge repertoire (some of which is listed on his website) but if he doesn’t know it, is super flexible and will learn any requests. It was really easy to book Richard (we dealt with Richard over email/WhatsApp) and he was quick to respond to queries.

Feedback from guests was superb - I will never forget standing in the sunshi...

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Elaine Farina (Bride's Mum)

• 2 Aug 2019

Absolutely brilliant violinist! A wide repertoire of music - I could have quite happily just sat and listened to him for the whole time he was there, but unfortunately duty called! Would thoroughly recommend Richard though, and I'm only sorry that i could not thank him personally on the day.

Richard Toomer

• 22 Aug 2018

having witnessed with my own eyes and ears the jaw dropping talent of this musician, yes I would highly recommend him..exceptional talent and all round lovely chap.

Richard Toomer

• 1 Jan 2019

Richard was brilliant last night. We wanted Gaelic up beat music for our party which was great, later interspersed by some classic pop covers. He did exactly as we asked and made our party just that bit different. Thanks Richard. (10 / 10)

How long do you play for?
Usually two hours but can play for up to four hours if required.
Do you have your own PA and lighting?
Yes. All modern equipment that has current PAT certificates.
Do you have Public Liability Insurance and PAT tested equipment?
Yes
How much space do you require?
One violinist doesn't need a huge amount of space. I would need a bit more space if I have my Yamaha Stage piano.
My favourite tune is not on your list. Will you be able to play it?
Yes. I am an experienced arranger so always offer one free personal arrangement when booked. If I am required to write more than one I do make a small charge for additional arrangements.
How many breaks do you take? How long are they?
I would only take a short break when playing for over two hours.

Acoustic Violin

Electric Violin

Piano

Richard is a classical musician but regularly plays a wide and varied repertoire of music including pop, rock, musical theatre, film music and light jazz.