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