The Paper Hearts traverse an eclectic mix of material, your favourite songs from The Forties to The Noughties and beyond.
Comprising of Award winning Songstress, Guitarist & Vocalist, Laura James (Laura James & The Lyres) and The Voice 2016’s very own Violinist/Rapper & Vocalist, Charlotte Andrew (Aka Charley Blue) The Paper Hearts were brought together in 2009 when they both attended degree courses in Music at The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA). The Duo have been playing together since then in various bands and guises before finally forming The Paper Hearts in 2014.
Since forming, The Paper Hearts have been busy playing Weddings & Functions all throughout the UK. Clients have included 9 Downing Street, Park Plaza Hotels, Fenwick’s, Brittany Ferries, O’Neill’s Irish Bars & Thomson Sensatori Resorts. At the heart of the duo is a mutual desire to provide professional and inspired music for all occasions.
Laura
Laura began playing guitar and singing at the age of 14. Since then she has released 3 EPs of original music and played National Festivals such as Tramlines, Kendal Calling, Solfest, Liverpool Sound City and The Great Escape, as well as International Festivals such as LIPAStock (Agen, FR) and Dewey Beach Music Festival (Delaware, USA).
Laura’s song ‘Every Little Amber’ won the MBF Songwriting Development prize in 2012. Her first single ‘The Water’ was self-released in 2013 and has had extensive radio play including by Bob Harris on BBC Radio 2 as well as BBC Cumbria, BBC Merseyside. Laura’s tracks have also been play-listed by BBC 6 Music’s Tom Robinson.
Available as a soloist – Prices start from £500
Charlotte
Most recently Charlotte has been made known by her unforgettable performances on BBC’s The Voice UK in early 2016. Charley Blue’s unique combination of rapping, singing and playing the violin all at the same time made Charlotte a ‘Triple Threat’ in the Competition that year. Charlotte began playing Violin at the age of 7 and performing at the age of 14.
Charlotte’s diverse musical education has spanned Jazz, Classical, Folk, Pop, and RnB over her 10 years performing. Charlotte formed Charley Blue – A Jazz-Singing, Violin-Playing Rapper- in 2010. Covering Artists such as Tinie Tempah, Prince, Jay-Z, Beyonce as well as writing original music to fit her unique genre-curving style. As well as this Charlotte has played session violin for artists such as Douglas Dare, Dan Croll, Stealing Sheep as well as fronting The Paul Dunton Orchestra since 2012. Charlotte has played both National and International Festivals and Tours of Europe and The USA.
LAURASPAPERHEART SOLO ACOUSTIC EXAMPLE PRICE LIST
(Vocal & Acoustic Guitar – from £500)
May-September Weekend + Bank Holidays
Ceremony Only – £500 – Includes 15 mins while guests are seated, Entrance song, Exit Song and 2 songs whilst signing register
Ceremony + Drinks Reception – £575 – Ceremony + 2 x 30-45 mins sets during Drinks Reception
Ceremony, Drinks Reception + Wedding Breakfast – £675. (+ 2-3 x 45 mins during meal)
Full Day £725 (Ceremony, Drinks Reception, Wedding Breakfast + First Dance)
THE PAPERHEARTS ACOUSTIC DUO EXAMPLE PRICE LIST
(Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, violin – from £925)
May-September Weekend + Bank Holidays
Ceremony Only – £925 – Includes 15 mins while guests are seated, Entrance song, Exit Song and 2 songs whilst signing register
Ceremony + Drinks Reception – £1025 – Ceremony + 2 x 30-45 mins sets during Drinks Reception
Ceremony, Drinks Reception + Wedding Breakfast – £1200. (+ 2-3 x 45 mins during meal)
Full Day £1350 (Ceremony, Drinks Reception, Wedding Breakfast + First Dance)
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