Venues & Reviews

Letters and Reviews

Gigs and Venues

Lynda La Plante, Screenwriter:

“Thanks for being such a wonderful Diva when you sang at our Wrap Party!  The feedback has been great from just everyone.  You guys went down a storm…”

E.M.P. Mason, St.Albans:

“Irene was booked to sing for my daughters Wedding, the reception being held at Regents Park London.  I can only say that with her quartet her performance was absolutely stunning!  Since then the wedding quests have said time and time again,

‘Where did you find that beautiful singer?  Her performance was wonderful!’

One word sums up her performance, ‘Brilliant!’

Sue and Mark, Newcastle upon Tyne

“Thank you so much for playing your lovely Jazz/Romantic set at our Wedding party.  We really enjoyed the songs, and it made the party really special for us.  Thanks particularly for all the hard work you put into the preparation of the set.  You’re a Star!!…..” 

Alex Hayter, Area Manager Fullers Inns:

“I have used Irene with various bands to entertain my customers in pubs and food houses such as the Fox at Boars Hill, the Black Horse at Greenford, and the Ring O Bells at Littlewich Green Nr Maidenhead.  On every occasion she has added immensely to the atmosphere and has been asked back each time.  The events have varied from ‘Garden Party’ style to Dinner Jazz.  Not only does the style of venue not phase her, she ensures that the correct mix of music is applied accordingly…”

David, Chorleywood, Herts

“Thank you and Ken for your superb contribution in providing music throughout the afternoon on my surprise 70^th Birthday bash.  I think that both of you were terrific especially when you sang ‘Young at Heart'"

Ron Kirk, K&S Music (a review on Irene’s 7- track Jazz C.D.):

“The first thing I like is the way the up tempo tunes swing.  You make it swing as much as the others do.  I’ve had several C.D’s from singers with fine voices who would like to sing jazz but they don’t have the instinctive jazz timing that you do…

Another important plus it that your diction is so clear; many singers seem to pay little attention to making the words clear.  You are also aware of the desirability of dynamic changes and manage them well…

You sound really confident, attacking the tunes, showing your voice is at its best; with a strong emotional charge (as on “Holding back the Years”)…”

The Pasta Bowl, St.Albans (year residency)

Cafe Rouge - Hertford, St. Albans, Hitchin and Windsor

The Watermill, Dorking

The Fairway, Welwyn, Herts

The Goat, St. Albans (residency)

The Anchor, Bankside, Southwark

The Fox, Boars Hill, Oxfordshire

The Tudor Tavern, St.Albans

The Blackhorse, Greenford, West London

The Ring O Bells, Littlewich Green

The Blue Bell, Jesmond Vale, Newcastle

The Bridge Hotel, Newcastle

The Vermont Hotel, Newcastle

Blackfriar’s Restaurant, Newcastle

The Waterside Palace, Quayside, Newcastle

Gateshead Flower Show

McCoy’s Rooftop Restaurant at the Baltic, Newcastle

The Pavlova Heart, Station Road, Whitley Bay (residency)

The Opus Jazz Club, Travellers Rest,  Darlington.

Blaydon Rugby Football Club, Crow Trees, Swalwell.

Al Forno Cafe Bistro, East Parade Whitley Bay.