Instrumental Music

The Instrumental Music category lists musicians who play music without vocals. The category encompasses all categories including classical, jazz, latin, contemporary, blues, folk and more.

Also see Acoustic Music, Strings Classical, Strings Contemporary

The Yarra Valley Trio Classical, Swing, Irish and then some…
You name it The Yarra Valley Trio can play it! This versatile threesome is delighted to take your favourite music and arrange it to make your wedding or any other occasion a special and unique experience.
Of course we can provide you with all the classical favourites - Pachelbels Canon, Vivaldi Four Seasons and other Top 10 classical hits but we feel that everyone wants something a little different. Surprise your guests with a string trio playing the latest hits; romantic music of Cole Porter, Frank Sinatra or Harry Connick Jnr; Irish jigs and reels or even a touch of ACDC.

Balkans Gypsy & Klezmer Duo. Goyim covers a range of Gypsy and Klezmer styles (comprising dance and celebration music) from across eastern Europe and the middle east, creating a touch of that burlesque cabaret Balkans brass band appeal, all the while getting an infectious high energy village street sound found among the Gypsy's. Overall people enjoy this exciting & generally raucous style, most find it difficult to remain in their seats and in every performance you'll inevitably find some who can't and will dance regardless.

Meliki is an award winning young professional artist with extensive musical training and experience as a performer. Her large repertoire of guitar instrumentals, vocal/acoustic covers and originals see her performing regularly as a soloist, duo or band. From intimate gatherings to large lively events, Meliki provides a variety of music entertainment for all occasions, venues and budgets.

In performance Phil Stormer is as intense and focused as he is joyful and entertaining, wowing audiences at showcase events, talent quests, functions, and concerts. Phil has found himself and his beloved guitar with several radio appearances, press reviews and articles, and in front of large crowds, who's appreciative cheer and standing ovations have been testament to this young performers technical ability and musical sensitivity.

The Urban Gypsies are an instrumental Jazz/ Latin/ Classical/ Contemporary guitar duo. They also perform as a trio with percussion/ violin, or as a quartet with the addition of bass. They represent an exciting direction in Latin / Classical mixed with funk, rumba and gypsy swing. The music varies from fiery guitar virtuosity through to lounge bossa nova, classical pieces and popular classics.

Jorge Campano brings the beauty of the Spanish Andalucian music to Australia. He has a unique style as a guitarist, singer, composer and arranger. His style has the passion and fire of Andalucia, combined with the contemporary music of today – the result is a vibrant repertoire that captivates his audiences and has made him very popular on the Sydney live music scene. He performs as a soloist, but can also provide his trio or the group called 'Andalucia', which comprises three musicians and three flamenco dancers.

Our three to six piece event and functions band "The Bazkatz" will entertain you through cocktails and dinner with quality background and lounge sounds, incorporating your favourite jazz, latin and chilled-out music. After dinner, is when the dance floor comes alive to the sounds of the Bazkatz; our experience in the music business and our enthusiasm will have everyone up on the floor with dance music to suit many tastes.

Afö (Malinke for ‘speak’) is a traditionally based West African drumming ensemble performing high energy rhythms from the region of Guinea in West Africa. Afö draw on the traditional music of the Malinke people and in particular those taught by the highly renowned exponent of the tradition, Mamady Keita. Afö capture the essence of this undeniably powerful and engaging traditional music and present an explosive and mesmerising performance.

A charismatic & young musician, Tiago presents a repertoire ranging from Bach to Contemporary compositions - always creating music that has a special connection to popular roots, thus making it easy for the listener to identify even with the most challenging classical works.

Buongiorno! Fillipo plays fisarmonica (accordion) and sings canzones and plays dances of Italy. He plays great favourites such as Volare, Thats Amore, Finiculi, Marina, Santa Lucia, Tinterella di Luna etc. Fillipo can add violin, guitar, bass, drums and other singers per un grande carnivale! Fillipo and friends have played Italian music for many years in clubs restaraunts and parties around Australia

Groove Indigo is a professional Melbourne-based ensemble performing toe - tapping acoustic mixture of Jazz and Blues spiced with Brazilian-Latin and New Orleans-Funk. The music is refreshing in its original material and interpretation of standards. The sound is clean and sophisticated, easy on the ears with infectious grooves. With a classic repertoire from greats such as Chet Baker, Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Frank Sinatra, and Ray Charles, Groove Indigo will help you set the perfect mood for your event.

Classical music gets a supercharged contemporary twist and these three gorgeous performers’ virtuoso interpretations of great movie, musical and rock anthems are incredible. String Angels - three beautiful girls, three electric violins – one Dynamite show! The perfect compliment to any event, String Angels is a dynamic, sophisticated act which brings the classics into the twenty-first century with a bang!

Montarsha Jones is a Melbourne based pianist known for her eclectic mix of various musical genres including jazz, blues, funk, soul and contemporary. Montarsha’s solo, duo and trio jazz work covers a vast selection of songs spanning the last 80 years, by such artists as Stevie Wonder, Duke Ellington, Radiohead, David Bowie, Chick Corea, Burt Bacharach, The Beatles, John Coltrane and many more.

Phil has played the flute in various ensembles over the last 20 years. He is available for performance as a soloist, or with backing tracks or with accompaniment such as harp or guitar. Repertoire ranges from classical to popular and jazz.

Classic, well-known hits, rearranged and vibrant once more. With an impressive history of recording and performing, Josh Needham turns water into wine with his enthusiastic rearrangements that will make your head spin... or at least check the percentage on your water bottle. On a delicate ride through one of Josh’s piano & vocal based performances, you’ll hear the hits ranging from the Beatles’ Yesterday, through to Lily Allen’s The Fear, without missing a beat or having to fly to London.

Ben Hauptmann is nationally recognized jazz guitarist finishing 2nd in the National Jazz Awards at the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz 07’. He also plays the Mandolin, Banjo and Pipa (Chinese Lute) as well as the Tiple and Charango (traditional instruments from South America). He studied music at the A.N.U. Canberra School of Music (98’-02’) from which he received a B.Mus. with 1st class honors in Jazz performance.

The music is undeniably ‘gypsy’, with scorching Balkan melodies played over relentlessly tight and funky rhythms. According to Beat Magazine the sound of the band ‘reflects the unique experience of a ‘gypsy’ band raised on Melbourne dance-floors’. The sound of The Woohoo Revue is the essence of celebration, with tunes derived from cultures where a wedding can last for days

La Rumba have an energy that is hard to dismiss, pleasing all crowds and creating a great atmosphere. The music is a combination of Gypsy Rumba, traditional Flamenco and they even inject some Arabic flavours. La Rumba perform as a 5 piece band, but if required they can accommodate smaller venues as a duo/trio.

With a unique Spanish/Latin style incorporating various influences from South America, Europe and Japan, the sounds and rhythms of Alejandro Florez’ debut album Solquemia captures the soul and experiences of this talented musician. Alejandro creates the perfect blend of light and energy with popular rhythms that are suitable for all occasions. A superbly entertaining performer, available for all venues and locations.

Formed in 2007, El Ritmo Diablo are Sydney based Jazz musicians who have all been working the Sydney music scene for many years. Drawing from a vast palette of sounds and influences El Ritmo Diablo are able to play many genres such as Latin, funk, soul, blues, African music and jazz. Performing primarily as a quartet, El Ritmo Diablo are versatile in size and a able to perform as a duo, trio, quartet, quintet and also are able to accommodate high emery dance settings with a singer out-front performing top 40 covers.