Here’s a gallery of images taken over the last [censored] years, when I was living in southwest France.
For video clips, check out my YouTube channel. And for the most recent photos, head over to my Instagram account.
![alex the pianist cover image](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Alex-the-pianist-cover.jpeg?resize=1024%2C438&ssl=1)
(©Laura de Kwant)
![Dancing to wedding band](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/SouthWest-wedding-dancing.jpeg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1)
(©Laura de Kwant)
![Wedding band with couple](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/SouthWest-wedding-band-21.jpeg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1)
(©Laura de Kwant)
![camp del saltre wedding](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/camp-del-saltre-wedding.jpeg?resize=1024%2C1024&ssl=1)
Chateau Camp del Saltre!
![boby lapointe spectacle](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/BOBY-LAPOINTE-SPECTACLE.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1)
French songs with Pascal Destal
![baby grand piano in chateau](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/piano-soiree.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1)
![private function pianist](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dinner-party-pianist.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1)
(I’m here all week, folks)
![wedding keyboard player](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/alexthepianist.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1)
![wedding ceremony la foulquetière](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/alex-pianist-wedding.jpg?resize=913%2C514&ssl=1)
Manoir de la Foulquetière
![Alex the pianist at rest](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/alex_crowe_pianist.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1)
Saint-Emilion
![wedding banquet near Bergerac](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/aquitaine-wedding-pianist.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1)
![Wedding band lineup](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Full-band-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1)
![SouthWest band in Sarlat](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/fete-de-la-musique-sarlat-2014.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1)
![Wedding reception in La Foulquetière](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/dance-floor.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1)
©Firehorse photography
![Alex and Wil from SouthWest](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Manoir-de-la-Foulquetiere-191.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1)
![SouthWest band on stage](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Manoir-de-la-Foulquetiere-192.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1)
(©Firehorse photography)
![Alex and Phyllipa on piano and cello](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/piano_et_cello_etc.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1)
![Music at Le Barrage, Mauzac](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/restaurant_pianist_mauzac.jpg?resize=1024%2C575&ssl=1)
in Mauzac
![Wedding band sound check](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/wedding-group.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1)
![La Couronne piano room](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/wedding_piano_dordogne.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1)
Chateau de la Couronne
![The organ in Saint-Emilion church](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/wedding_organist_dordogne.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1)
Saint-Emilion
![Piano in restaurant](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/resto_le_piano.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1)
![SouthWest rock/pop cover band](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/SW-Cadouin.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1)
the abbey in Cadouin
![The stage before Purple Rock gig](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/bergerac-jazz-festival-2019.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1)
with Purple Rock
![The entrance to Périgueux hospital](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hospital.jpg?resize=928%2C696&ssl=1)
Périgueux hospital
![wedding songs for dancing](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/wedding-reception-dancing.png?resize=700%2C394&ssl=1)
![Outdoor ceremony in La Couronne](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/chateau-de-la-couronne.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1)
Chateau de la Couronne
![Chateau le Tour before the evening party](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/chateau-le-tour-faux.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1)
![wedding band](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/french-wedding-reception.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1)
![Fete de la Musique in Issigeac](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/fete-de-la-musique-2019.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1)
in Issigeac
![Purple Rock band practice](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/purple-rock-practice.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1)
![chateau de st paul cocktail party](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/wedding-piano-drinks.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1)
![Chateau du Doux as seen on TV](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/chateau-du-doux-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C684&ssl=1)
another favourite
![Wedding ceremony in Chateau Soulac](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/chateau-soulac-chapel.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1)
![wedding band playing outside](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/southwest-wedding-band.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1)
![piano at Shenck studio](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Shenckstudio-Amsterdam.jpeg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1)
![learn to play the piano](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/learn-to-play-the-piano.jpeg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1)
![petite guinguette set up](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/guinguette-3.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1)
With the Rolling Stones tribute band in 2022
![south mill arts centre](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/the-stones-2.jpeg?resize=300%2C421&ssl=1)
![On stage with The Stones](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/the-stones-4.jpeg?resize=300%2C421&ssl=1)
![60s costume for The Stones](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/the-stones-5.jpeg?resize=300%2C421&ssl=1)
![70s costume for The Stones](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/the-stones-6.jpeg?resize=300%2C421&ssl=1)
![The Stones dressing room](https://i0.wp.com/alexthepianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/the-stones-7.jpeg?resize=300%2C421&ssl=1)
There’s a longer post about this gig on Instagram. I had an absolute blast and I’m sure it won’t be the last time we play together.
Book The Stones
If you love The Stones, and would like to book the band for your wedding or party, get in touch.
Book the pianist
Also, contact me for prices and availability as your wedding or party pianist in the Cornwall-Leicester-London triangle. (I just made that up.)
Book the band in France
And to book SouthWest for your wedding in France.
Book the piano lessons
Or even to learn how to play the piano… I teach over the Internet and in person. Start by picking up some tips and tricks on this page…
I look forward to hearing from you soon!