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Guitar & Flute Duo - Flute Salad

Duo

Also Performs As: Classical / Spanish Guitarist, Solo Guitarist, Wedding Musician, Flutist
Country: Australia
Based In: Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Performs: Nationwide
From: $400

They say that music is food for the soul - so prepare for a FEAST with Flute Salad! Songs you know uniquely flavoured with guitar and flute. Hits from the 50's till now, jazz, Latin and classical. 35 years of bringing musical pleasure to people of all ages.

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Description

They say that music is food for the soul, so prepare for a feast! From juicy & sweet to hot & spicy, we play songs you know, uniquely flavoured with flute and guitar. To put it simply - we just love playing music together! Even if its just for ourselves in our home, we love it! 40 years of marriage creates a unique bond between us that permeates our performances. We love to stir the memories of our audience - taking them back to a bygone day that gives them the warm fuzzies! Kees has some unique and unusual guitars that create a buzz of interest from the patrons, adding a further dimensio ... n to our performance!
With over 35 years experience in performing together, we can provide a feast of musical deliciousness for your event or venue – in styles including contemporary, classical, jazz and Latin. Our large repertoire will resonate with a wide range of guests from every generation. Our unique arrangements of well known tunes creates a fresh sound to the ears of your guests.
We have our own high quality equipment, with our own small PA system to suit the gig and venue.

Set-List

Our extensive repertoire of over 450 songs (give or take!) covers hits from the 50's to now as well as jazz, Latin and classical styles. Here's our Top Ten for each style:
50's-60's
Tequila - Chuck Rio
Classical Gas - Mason Williams
Eleanor Rigby - Beatles
Apache - Hank Marvin
Hey Jude - Beatles
Do You Know the Way to San Jose - Burt Bacharach
James Bond Theme - Monty Norman
Downtown - Tony Hatch
They Long to be Close to You - Burt Bacharach
Spanish Flea - Herb Albert
70's-80's
Stairway to Heaven - Led Zepplin
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
Video Killed the Radio St ... ar - The Buggles
Give a Little Bit - Supertramp
Hotel California - The Eagles
Dreadlock Holiday - 10CC
Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd
Just the Way You Are - Billy Joel
Horse with No Name - America
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - Elton John
90's-Now
Nothing Else Matters - Metallica
Happy - Pharell Williams
Smooth - Rob Thomas/Santana
Get Lucky - Daft Punk
Best Day of My Life - The American Authors
Perfect - Ed Sherran
Fields of Gold - Sting
Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5
On Top of the World - Imagine Dragons
Viva La Vida - Coldplay
Jazz & Latin
Living La Vida Loca - Ricky Martin
Sway - Mickael Buble
Moondance - Van Morrison
Fever - Peggy Lee
Nature Boy - Eden Ahbez
Rhythm Devine - Enrique Iglesias
Moonflower - Santana
Autumn Leaves - Johnny Mercer
Girl from Ipanema - Antonio Carlos Jobim
Lullaby of Birdland - George Shearing
Classical
Pachelbel's Canon - Johan Pachelbel
Cavatina - Stanley Myers
Gymnopodie #1 - Erik Satie
Andante in Em - Antonio Vivaldi
Danza - (as performed by Sky)
Air on a G String - JS Bach
Song of Joy - Ludwig Beethoven
Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring - JS Bach
Pastorale - Antonio Vivaldi
Recuerdos de la Alhambra - Francisco Tarrega

Biography

Flute Salad consists of Kees Payens, (Trinity College of London - Classical Guitar) with over 40 years of performing experience in many genres of music (jazz bands, rock bands, musical theatre, duo and trio work). Joining him on flute is his wife Robyn Payens (Australian Music Examination Board - classical flute) who has performed in this duo for over 35 years.
Based in Mountain Creek, Sunshine Coast, Flute Salad has a long history of live performances, musical arrangements, and professional recording sessions. We pride ourselves on our technical abilities and musical versatility, break ... ing boundaries with our unique sound.

Reviews (14 Reviews)

Guitar & Flute Duo - Flute Salad - Classical / Spanish Guitarist - Sunshine Coast, Queensland Event Location: Brisbane Event Type: Corporate function for RFDS 17th November 2022

Thank you very much for entertaining our clients and volunteers with your wonderful renditions and for leading the singing of the Christmas songs. There were many comments on how enjoyable and fitting your music was for our guests and the event. I'm sure you must have been exhausted once you eventually got home on Friday.

Reviewed by: Kim Lake - Volunteer Support

Guitar & Flute Duo - Flute Salad - Classical / Spanish Guitarist - Sunshine Coast, Queensland Event Location: RFDS Air base, Brisbane, Queensland Event Type: Corporate function for RFDS 18th October 2022

Hi Kees and Robyn, Thank you so much for the photos, that’s wonderful! We should have the official photos ready in the next few days so I will send a few to you. Your attendance was fantastic and it really made the day that much more special. When donors walked through those double doors and saw the set up and heard the music, I think we captured their hearts immediately. I can’t thank you enough for the role you played. Also, thanks for the personal Ed Sheeran song for me at the end – cherry on top! We really appreciate your support of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS Queensland) and value what you bring to the organisation in more ways than one.

Reviewed by: Kate Rule

Guitar & Flute Duo - Flute Salad - Classical / Spanish Guitarist - Sunshine Coast, Queensland Event Location: Albert River Winery, Queensland, Australia Event Type: Wedding ceremony 22nd March 2020

I had the pleasure of working with Flute Salad at a wedding at Albert River Wines & they were nothing short of amazing! They played a variety of music in between the ceremony & reception that got everyone bopping but the highlight for me was the skill & professionalism they showed during the ceremony. They timed everything perfectly & the sound was phenomenal. They are also lovely people! Highly recommended!! PS: Kees Payens comment - the groom looked just like Pavarotti!!

Reviewed by: Jessica Robinson (celebrant)

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Anniversary Party Awards Ceremony Birthday Party (Adult) Charity / Fundraising Event Christmas Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Community Event Conference / Meeting Corporate Event Cruise Ships Dinner Party Engagement Party Festival / Outdoor Event Funeral/Memorial Service New Year's Eve Party Nursing / Care Home Event Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Restaurant / Bar / Pub Event Retirement Party Wedding Ceremony Wedding Cocktail/Drinks Reception Wedding Reception