RELAXED BACKGROUND MUSIC FOR
WHEN ATMOSPHERE MATTERS.
Smooth Duo provide relaxed live background music that enhances the atmosphere without ever dominating it.
From Sunday lunch and evening dining to guest arrival drinks, wine dinners and special dining events, Smooth Duo complements your venue with relaxed live background music that helps guests linger longer and enjoy the experience.
For timeless, smooth classics with melody and meaning and a jazzy vibe, book Smooth Duo, the perfect accompaniment to a range of events, from black tie & awards dinners and from hotels and restaurants to business functions and cocktail bars. We're not a "show." We are atmosphere specialists
INTIMATE LIVE MUSIC THAT FITS YOUR ROOM, NOT FILLS IT.
We're Smooth Duo, a professional live music duo based in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, specialising in relaxed live background music for hotels, restaurants and hospitality venues across the Midlands and beyond.
With Susie's warm contralto vocals, Andy's expressive saxophone, keyboards, harmonica and subtle percussion, we create an atmosphere that enhances your venue without overpowering it. We perform at exactly the right level, allowing guests to enjoy conversation while adding the warmth and character that only live music can bring.
MUSIC THAT COMPLEMENTS THE ATMOSPHERE
Our repertoire blends timeless smooth classics with soulful, jazz-influenced interpretations of well-loved songs, creating relaxed background music to suit a wide range of audiences. Whether guests are enjoying lunch, dinner, drinks or a special occasion, our music becomes part of the atmosphere rather than the centre of attention.
WHY HOSPITALITY VENUES CHOOSE SMOOTH DUO
We understand that great hospitality is about creating an experience where every element works together. Exceptional food, attentive service, comfortable surroundings and the right music all play their part. We're not there to steal the spotlight – we're there to complement the atmosphere you've worked hard to create, helping guests relax, linger a little longer and enjoy their surroundings.
After years of performing for hotels, restaurants and prestigious private events, we've learned how to read a room, adapt to the occasion and work seamlessly alongside your team. Our experience includes performances at events featuring the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and National Symphony Orchestra, as well as guest arrival drinks receptions for artists including Lulu, Jason Donovan, Russell Watson and Ken Dodd. We've also performed at private events for the casts of Coronation Street, Doctor Who and Emmerdale.
AREAS WE COVER
Based in Mansfield, we regularly perform throughout Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire, the West Midlands and surrounding counties, travelling further afield for the right venue.
If you're looking for relaxed live background music that enhances the guest experience and complements the atmosphere of your venue, we'd be delighted to hear from you.
BOOKING ENQUIRY
FAQ
Simply give us a call or send us an email and we’ll chat through what you need and negotiate a fee. There are also a few technical requirements and some small print to look at before booking, which you can find here on our T&Cs page
Our fee varies depending on whether your event is local or if we have to travel as we do have to account for travelling time and fuel costs in our fee. We will also look at a discount for local and recurring events, so it’s best to chat to us first and then we can give you a firm price for your event.
Between us, we have years of professional experience in panto, musical theatre, performing in Grease, West Side Story and Chicago, TV acting, appearing in Emmerdale, Doctor Who and Playing the Field, playing in bands, with Royal Philharmonic and National Symphony Orchestras, working as supporting acts, and playing regular sets in well-known hotels and bars, including playing for Coronation Street’s 50th Anniversary bash, supporting Ken Dodd, Lulu, The Osmond Brothers, Billy Ocean, Russell Watson, and working with the Strictly Come Dancing Band singer, Lance Ellington.
We’re a professional, hard-working duo and we take great pride in being on time and pouring all of our passion into every event we are part of.
We tailor our act to your event, playing to suit you. We are flexible with timings and usually play two 45-minute sets or three 30-minute sets, but we’re happy to talk about what you need. Just get in touch!
Yes, absolutely! We always arrive at the venue at least two hours before the start of the event to give us plenty of time to set up our equipment and instruments. We also perform a sound check and make sure the quality of the sound and the levels are perfect for your event. And of course, we clear our equipment away afterwards.