A big hello from "Brushed Silk".
Brushed Silk - are a husband and wife versatile entertainment duo. Alison and Mark have been singing together for over 20 years and have entertained at various festivals, social clubs, private party celebrations and events across Hertfordshire, London and the Home Counties. They have been specialising in residential care homes. retirement clubs and day centres for the past 10 years and have been entertaining at various charity events.
Brushed Silk, are a professional singing duo who offer a versatile range of entertainment options catering to the diverse needs and preferences of residential care home residents.
Alison and Mark strive to create an engaging and enjoyable environment. They encourage residents to get involved the entertainment they supply. (Should they so desire). There is always something for residents to get involved with and enjoy getting together. Their entertainment packages are always resident centred.
Singing and music, plays a significant role in residential care homes and it has been proven to have numerous benefits for the residents' physical, mental and emotional well-being. The ability to uplift spirits, reduce stress and promote social interaction is what Alison and Mark aim to achieve in all they do.
Alison and Mark aim through their entertainment, to invite residents to express themselves and connect with others through music and to have an fun filled time.
We aim to deliver the best, professional service allowing residents to engage and have a joyful, happy and fun experience, in a familiar, safe environment.
Along with singing, Alison is an accomplished Violinist. Her passion for the music shines through as she entertains, bringing the instrument to life with every stroke of the bow. whether she is performing, classical music, contemporary or sing along melodies, her dedication to the instrument and wanting to engage with the residence is evident in her playing.
Music and singing reminds all, that age has no barrier in pursuing one's passion and sharing this with the residents, who decide all times, where the music and singing will take them.
Alison
studied the violin as a child and currently plays in a West London orchestra. Her passion for singing, however, did not fully take hold until her late twenties, following involvement in musical theatre. Alison's lyrical voice, vocal versatility and friendly manner, make her the perfect choice to engage with residents and family visitors alike at all occasions. She has an excellent vocal range and repertoire to suit all musical genres. Alison can also supply specialist theme nights and enjoys her role as musical director for the duo.
Mark
has been involved in singing from a young age. Mark has sung with many cabaret performers and has been involved in on stage appearances including banquets, festivals, clubs, restaurants and cruises. He is also a competent comedy magician and emcee.
His passion now though, is for performing in residential care homes. He has also performed with the 'Queens Welsh Guards'. But. He mostly enjoys singing with his lovely wife.
Entertainment Packages.
- General Singing packages - Covering years 50s to 70s.
- Swing songs - Covering all the best crooners
- Sing A Long - Performances - General popular songs.
- Musical Theatre - Popular songs from the musicals.
- Sounds of the sixties - Songs from the 60s.
- Motown Classics - Songs from the world of Motown.
- Country Classics - Songs from the world of Country
- Violin showcase - Popular songs, musicals and special requests
- Bespoke performances - You decide what you would like to have as an entertainment package.
- The 'songs of' performances -
Neil Diamond
Female Singers
Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin