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Events

The pianos are now gone, but here’s a list for posterity of all the events which took place.

Events for the Soho Square piano

Piano Street Party

23rd June: 18:00

Piano: Soho Square

Posted by: Emily Evans

To celebrate the birth of a new piano to the streets of London, and the hours I've spent painting this little wonder...... my friends and I will be gathering around for a knees-up. Come join us!

MaJiKer!

25th June: 16:30

Piano: Soho Square

Posted by: MaJiKer

MaJiKer is in London this week and will be stopping by Soho Square to perform tracks from his debut album "Body-Piano-Machine". The event will be filmed as part of a trilogy of street performances in different european cities. A very special event at a very special piano!

www.majiker.com

Oh! You Pretty Things

25th June: 19:30

Piano: Soho Square

Posted by: Richard Staines

A tribute to the music of David Bowie, approximately until I run out of songs that I can remember!

ILANA LORRAINE's ALBUM PREVIEW

28th June: 16:00

Piano: Soho Square

Posted by: ILANA LORRAINE

ILANA and her band will be showing up to do a live preview of her forthcoming album. After winning a showcase and securing £15k that fans invested in her from www.slicethepie.com. come and here some SOUL, JAZZ and REGGAE vibes in the SUNSHINE - Hear my music on www.reverbnation.com/ilanalorraine - and follow my blog on www.ilanalorraine.blogspot.com...Njoy the sun rays x ilana

Underbling & Vow's Knees Up

30th June: 15:00

Piano: Soho Square

Posted by: Underbling & Vow

Underbling & Vow - London's very own Knees Up singalong superstars! The Darlings of Hackney Empire, the Marie Lloyd Bar singing saloon and the Double Decker Knees Up routemaster bus singing tours. They will take you on a journey Up the Elephant, Down the Strand, Underneath the Arches, through Rehab, via East End grime and 80’s TV theme tunes, rolling the barrel all the way, with their all inclusive, raucous, rebellious and ridiculous KNEES UP

Julian Velard Live

30th June: 16:00

Piano: Soho Square

Posted by: Julian Velard

Virgin Records Piano Man Julian Velard and Mercury Records Piano Girl Rachel Furner are playing in the streets of London. Witness a 15 to 20 from each artist of originals and covers. http://www.myspace.com/julianvelard, http://www.myspace.com/rachelfurner

Fingers, Gingers, Ninjas and Mingus

30th June: 18:00

Piano: Soho Square

Posted by: Boogin 'n' Bodger

Techno Rock Death, Drill and Bass, Nosebleed Dubstep Tempo-Mash...

...is not everyone's cup of tea.

God only knows what we'll play.

(And He knows it's damn good)

Mockney Knees Up with Kazoo Orchestra

2nd July: 19:00

Piano: Soho Square

Posted by: Creative Nation

The Gents perform contemporary songs, from Kylie to Nirvana, in a mash up of styles incorporating the cockney knees up, gypsy punk and boogie-woogie piano, inviting audience participation in the form of a kazoo orchestra!The performance is being filmed so they will be pulling out all their comedic, energetic and musical treats. Pearly Kings and Queens, aspiring Kazoo players and anyone with anything to bring to the piano are most welcome!

Mojo Wellington - Queen For An Hour

3rd July: 18:30

Piano: Soho Square

Posted by: Mojo Wellington

We Are The Champions Of The Sing-Along World…

I'll be celebrating the majesties of rock, by playing hits like Bohemian Rhapsody, Don’t Stop Me Now, Play The Game and Somebody To Love, plus obscurer tracks from the Queen-related catalogue, if the ultra-fan demands it.

So, come in a yellow jacket, long curly hair, or shades, but most importantly, sing your heart out and together, we'll create the lush harmonies of a Deacy amp!!

PianoKey

3rd July: 21:00

Piano: Soho Square

Posted by: Gilly Spencer

I am the original you hum it I'll play it pianist and would love you to come and request your favourite songs to sing along. Lets celebrate the joy of Song and Music

Annalie in Soho Square

6th July: 13:00

Piano: Soho Square

Posted by: Annalie

A lunchtime concert of original alternative piano-pop from the adventurous English singer songwriter and her extraordinary double bassist.

www.annalie.co.uk

www.myspace.com/annaliewilson

The Angels Of Kaos

8th July: 19:00

Piano: Soho Square

Posted by: The Angels Of Kaos

An hour of great join in-able songs with North London's most fabulous casual singers

www.angelsofkaos.com

Songs In The Life Of Markell Casey

10th July: 12:30

Piano: Soho Square

Posted by: Markell Casey

Come along and witness the hotly tipped young composer Markell Casey. Will be playing original & cover tunes. Will be great to see you there :)

Singing and playing Brazil

11th July: 17:00

Piano: Soho Square

Posted by: Nossa Voz - Gui tavares

“Singing Brazil “ traces the history of Brazilian music from 1889 to the present day. The songs performed — composed by Chiquinha Gonzaga, Ernesto Narareth, Villa-Lobos, Pixinguinha, Luiz Gonzaga, Tom Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes, João Donato, Gilberto Gil, Chico Buarque, Jorge Ben, Lenine and many others — were especially selected to represent this journey through Brazil’s great musical heritage.

Workshop sing along with Brazilian tunes and rhythms .

1 hour event.

More informations: www.nossavoz.org

PianoKey

11th July: 18:00

Piano: Soho Square

Posted by: Gilly Spencer

I am the original you hum it I'll play it pianist and would love you to come and request your favourite songs to sing along. Lets celebrate the joy of Song and Music

Sing For Fun!

12th July: 13:00

Piano: Soho Square

Posted by: Jane Cole

Come and Sing for Fun!

Singing beats depression and recession, feeds the soul, fills the hole.

Come and join the Sing for Fun singers for a light hearted sing-a-long. Open to everyone!

No experience necessary, only enthusiasm.

Songs to include Mamma Mia, Super Trouper, Let it Be, Rhythm of Life, Happy Heart, and other well known toe tappers.

1.00 - 1.30 pm

For details visit www.singforfun.co.uk

Piano Crawl!

12th July: 15:15

Piano: Soho Square

Posted by: Playing Rapunzel

East London folky duo Playing Rapunzel take to the streets to spend some quality time with the street pianos. Lots of vocal harmonies and other instruments as an added bonus!

Time: 15:15ish to 15:45

PianoKey

13th July: 19:00

Piano: Soho Square

Posted by: Gilly Spencer

I am the original you hum it I'll play it pianist and would love you to come and request your favourite songs to sing along. Lets celebrate the joy of Song and Music

Annalie will be here this time!

14th July: 18:00

Piano: Soho Square

Posted by: Annalie

Despite the robbery that kept her from the scene of Monday's gig Annalie will be back in full force playing her wildly original piano-based pop songs accompanied by double bass....

http://www.annalie.co.uk