Hire Cosmo Rhodes | Singing pianist in Blackpool

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From£250

1 hour

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About Cosmo

Soulful vocals, timeless songs, and effortless charm — Cosmo Rhodes brings the class to your occasion.

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Singing pianist

Blackpool

Public liability insurance of £10 million

Performing under the name Cosmo Rhodes, Elliot Gaspar delivers a stylish blend of soul, funk, and timeless pop that lifts the room and leaves a lasting impression. Whether it’s a laid-back lounge set or a dancefloor-filling party performance, Cosmo brings warm vocals, slick musicianship, and easygoing charm to every event. While his roots lie in original music — with performances at venues like O2 Academy Liverpool and O2 Institute Birmingham — Cosmo now offers a curated solo show perfect for weddings, private parties, and stylish gatherings. Expect a vibrant mix of Stevie Wonder, Amy Winehouse, Sam Cooke and more. Requests always welcome. Sound good? Let’s make your night unforgettable.

Cosmo

5 out of 5

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Cosmo's Reviews

5 out of 5

I booked Cosmo for a small dinner party with friends; have to say he was absolutely wonderful and his voice very soulful. He played such a lovely mix of tunes, nothing too loud, just the perfect backdrop to the evening spent with a varied age group of friends. Polite, well-presented and a ‘joy’ to listen to……not to mention a lovely warm and pleasant personality making everyone feel at ease. A true professional and a real talent.

5 out of 5

Had Cosmo Rhodes play at my 27th and he was absolutely class. From the first track, the energy was just right - smooth, soulful, and effortlessly cool. He brought proper feel-good vibes that had everyone singing along, dancing, and asking, “Who is this guy?!” His setlist was spot on - a mix of soul, jazz and some unexpected gems that went down a treat. He even threw in a couple of my favourites after a quick chat beforehand, which was a nice touch. Super professional but laid-back and easy to work with. Honestly made the night feel special. If you want live music that lifts the room and leaves a lasting impression, Cosmo’s your man.

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Cosmo's Song list

🎷 Jazz & Soul Standards

• I’m a Fool to Want You – Frank Sinatra / Billie Holiday

• I Only Have Eyes for You – The Flamingos / jazz standard

• Georgia on My Mind – Ray Charles

• At Last – Etta James

• Who’s Lovin’ You – Smokey Robinson / Jackson 5

• Michelle – The Beatles (jazz-influenced, often covered in jazz settings)

• Jealous Guy – John Lennon (soulful ballad, often interpreted with jazz/soul arrangements)

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🎤 Soul / Classic R&B

• Let’s Stay Together – Al Green

• Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder

• Golden Lady – Stevie Wonder

• Just the Two of Us – Bill Withers / Grover Washington Jr.

• Everybody Loves the Sunshine – Roy Ayers

• Sunny – Bobby Hebb

• You Can Leave Your Hat On – Randy Newman / Joe Cocker version

• Oh Darling – The Beatles (soul-inflected ballad)

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🕺 Funk / Neo-Soul / Groove

• Virtual Insanity – Jamiroquai

• Beggin’ – Frankie Valli / Madcon (modern funk-pop revival)

• Same Ol’ Blues – Freddie King (blues-funk crossover)

• I Feel the Earth Move – Carole King (groovy 70s soul-pop crossover)

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🌴 Latin / Reggae

• Mas Que Nada – Jorge Ben / Sergio Mendes

• Is This Love? – Bob Marley

Cosmo's Prices

Last updated: 2025

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£125
Up to 1 hour	£250
Up to 2 hours	£350
Up to 3 hours	£437.50

Customer questions

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

That's fine, just let me know as soon as possible!

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Absolutely! If you'd like a DJ service through the PA after the final set, I can provide this for an additional £120.

How much time do you need to set up?

Roughly 30-60 minutes! As soon as the PA is set up I can provide a free playlist service to help set the atmosphere and get your guests ready for the performance.

If I have a piano at my venue, are you happy to perform on that?

Of course! As long as the piano is in working order and in tune, then I'm happy to play on it.

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

My sets are based on what I specialise in. However, I'm definitely happy to chat through and make sure we find what works for you and your event.

Are you able to bring your own piano or keyboard?

Yes. I bring my own digital piano keyboard to play usually - a Nord Piano 3, though I don't have an acoustic piano to bring unfortunately. However, the Nord sounds just as good.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

If there is a special song you'd like me to learn I'm happy to do this for you. Just let me know at least a week in advance per song.

Musicianship

Genres:

Soul, Jazz, Blues, Latin jazz, Motown, Acoustic, Vintage, Funk, Bossa nova

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Instruments:

Singing pianist, Piano, Guitar, Keyboard, DJ, Singer, Singing guitarist, Bass guitar

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Event types:

Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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