Gary Deacon - Guitarist, Duo and Sound Image Band

Welcome !

2010-02-16T10:26:00.000-08:00

I am an established professional guitarist / composer / teacher / performer and musical director of Sound Image, Cape Town's premier function / wedding band and versatile guitar-sax duo.

* Our experience in performing appropriate live music for hundreds of successful weddings, private and corporate events, will provide a valuable contribution towards any special occasion

* Our success is based on our passion and enthusiasm to create a memorable musical experience for all special occasions from large scale productions to the most intimate celebration.

* We have the ability and flexibility to perform a wide range of music for your wedding ceremony and reception including upbeat styles for pre-dinner drinks.

* We provide quiet, sophisticated background sounds during dinner and lively music perfect for the dance floor.

* Our extensive playlist includes all styles from "Big Band" Swing to Classic Hits from the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's to the present.

*The Appreciation and Compliments for the Sound Image Duo and Band, received from our many discerning clients from around the world, speak for themselves :

Contact Details :

* Phone : 021 782 2838

* Cell : 072 334 4272

* Email : garydeacon@telkomsa.net

Recent Reviews For Sound Image

2009-04-20T06:07:00.000-07:00

On location at La Residence, Franschoek for Sound Image's third successfull BMW launch.

Recent Reviews :

" YOU ROCK !! That is the unanimous verdict from all guests (and workers). From your first song until you called it a night the party was raring to go. You set the tone for the rest of the evening and really had everyone – and I mean everyone – itching to take to the dance floor.

Good music (your music) makes for a great party and the evening just proved the point. Many a guest mentioned you might as well have carried on for the rest of the night. Your choice of songs and variety was perfect - and greatly enjoyed and appreciated by all. We thank our lucky stars that Aleit suggested you and your group as band because you got the party rocking.

Thank you so much for contributing to our awesome wedding day. "

Natalia and Garth (23rd March 2009 at Clouds Estate).

On location at Clouds Estate, Stellenbosch for another memorable and successful wedding celebration.

" Thank you for making our wedding reception and dancing so much fun. Our guests absolutely had a ball and you were all FANTASTIC !
I have never seen so many of my friends and family up dancing.
It was a truly brilliant evening ! "

Catherine & Luke (3rd April 2009 at Clouds Estate).

" The compliments are STREAMING in for your awesome performance at our wedding on the 9th of April. Many thanks, you have made the evening ! "

Nina and Francois (9th April 2009 at Allee Bleue Estate).

" Thanks for the most wonderful music ! Enjoyed by young to old !
It was fantastic ! "

Niel and Irene (Nina's parents).

On location at Val de Vie, Paarl for Sound Image's recent SA Polo Magazine launch.

" Thanks so much for a fantastic evening. The music was super ! "

Yolanda and Corne (6th February 2010 at Nooitgedacht Estate).

" Thanks once again for a brilliant performance at our wedding ! Our first dance song (Michale Buble's Big Band version of L.O.V.E.) was brilliantly played ! "

Caroline and John (25th February 2010 at Webersburg Estate).

Composing Update - The Jammed

2007-09-06T14:41:00.000-07:00

It was a pleasure and a privilege to contribute some extra music to the Australian film 'The Jammed' which was released on the big screen in Australia.

My acoustic guitar playing is also present during various scenes throughout the film which opened in Australia to excellent reviews.

The Jammed was subsequently nominated for 6 Inside Film Awards and achieved 3 IF awards including best music score. The film has also been released in New Zealand and the U.S.A.

Composing Update - Jazz Rendezvous

2007-08-31T11:15:00.000-07:00

I really enjoyed composing and recording the signature tune "Rise and Shine" for presenter Eric Alan's "Jazz Rendezvous" programme which is broadcast on Radio 2000 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Sunday nights.

A few other acoustic latin and jazz guitar compositions of mine are also constantly featured as a bed under various announcements during the programme.

My CD entitled "Tune Up" consists of 14 titles from this project and is available on request.

Sound Image Band at Nederburg Wine Estate

2007-06-01T13:55:00.000-07:00

Sound Image was invited to perform for the second year running at Nederburg Wine Estate on the 14th April this year. The event, a jazz picnic, was well attended. It was a pleasure to play in front of such an enthusiastic audience for what has become an enjoyable annual performance for Sound Image !