Emma + Simon
Duo | Trio
Emma + Simon have quickly carved out a reputation across Melbourne for effortlessly smooth and heartfelt renditions of modern classics and unique harmony-laden interpretations of well-known wedding favourites.
The couple met years ago when Simon decided to host an Open Mic Night in Emma’s hometown. By chance, the pair first crossed paths at a music store before bumping into each other hours later, guitars in hand at the venue. They’ve been inseparable ever since, on and off stage.
Emma studied music at the Victorian College of the Arts and her influences incorporate include the likes of Amy Winehouse, Jeff Buckley and Stevie Wonder, captured in performances rich with emotion and refreshing simplicity. Simon’s love of music started with playing drums and playing along to old blues albums by Eric Clapton and Dire Straits. Years later, incorporating guitar gave him the chance to combine songs by artists like Fleetwood Mac, Crowded House and John Mayer with the same layered grooves and rhythmic playing he’d grown up on.
Their most memorable moments are definitely shared onstage, performing together for special events and intimate occasions. Emma + Simon are also able to be paired with one of our Paper Hearts DJ's for the popular Duo/DJ combination package.
videos.
duo || live in the living room (canapés)
duo || live in the living room (ceremony)
duo || "XO" John Mayer (Beyoncé) studio 'your song' cover
song list.
acoustic vibes.
1234 - Feist
A Team - Ed Sheeran
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
All Of Me - John Legend
Angels - Robbie Williams
Another Day In Paradise - Phil Collins
At Last - Etta James
Babylon - David Gray
Banana Pancakes - Jack Johnson
Better Together - Jack Johnson
Big Jet Plane - Angus & Julia Stone
Black Bird - The Beatles
Blower’s Daughter - Damien Rice
Can’t Help Falling In Love - Elvis
Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
Come Together - The Beatles
Count On Me - Bruno Mars
Crazy - Seal
Diamonds On The Inside - Ben Harper
Don’t Dream It’s Over - Crowded House
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
Drops of Jupiter - Train
Everything - Michael Bublé
Fall At Your Feet - Crowded House
Fast Car - Tracy Chapman
Fields Of Gold - Eva Cassidy
Fire And Rain - James Taylor
Follow Me - Uncle Kracker
Gravity - John Mayer
Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley
Ho Hey -The Lumineers
How Sweet It Is - James Taylor
How To Make Gravy - Paul Kelly
I’m Yours - Jason Mraz
Just The Way You Are - Bruno Mars
Layla - Eric Clapton
Lighthouse - The Waifs
Love Me Tender - Elvis
Me & Bobby McGee - Janis Joplin
Message In A Bottle - The Police
More Than Words - Extreme
Mrs Robinson - Simon & Garfunkel
Opportunity - Pete Murray
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
Romeo & Juliet - Dire Straits
Save Tonight - Eagle Eye Cherry
Skinny Love - Bon Iver
Stop This Train - John Mayer
Sunday Morning - Maroon 5
Suspicious Minds - Elvis Presley
Taylor - Jack Johnson
Thinkin’ Bout You - Frank Ocean
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
This Old Love - Lior
Wagon Wheel - Old Crow Medicine Show
Walking In Memphis - Marc Cohn
Wild World - Cat Stevens
Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd
XO - Beyonce
You’re My Best Friend - Queen
Your Body Is A Wonderland - John Mayer
Your Song - Elton John
Zebra - John Butler Trio
modern uptempo.
Be The One - Dua Lipa
Black And Gold - Sam Sparro
Castle On The Hill - Ed Sheeran
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
Cry Me A River - Justin Timberlake
Fire & The Flood - Vance Joy
Hey Ya - Outkast
Hold Back The River - James Bay
Hold On, We’re Going Home - Drake
Home - Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
Latch (feat. Sam Smith) - Disclosure
Love Me Now - Ziggy Alberts
Love Yourself - Justin Beiber
Marry You - Bruno Mars
Mr Brightside - The Killers
New Light - John Mayer
Pumped Up Kicks - Foster The People
Rather Be - Clean Bandit
Riptide - Vance Joy
Rolling In The Deep - Adele
Say You Won’t Let Go - James Arthur
Sex On Fire - Kings Of Leon
Steal My Kisses - Ben Harper
Still Feel Like Your Man - John Mayer
This Love - Maroon 5
Treasure - Bruno Mars
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
Wake Me Up - Avicii
old school & groovy.
Ain’t No Sunshine - Bill Withers
Ain’t Nobody - Chaka Khan
Black Magic Woman - Santana
Easy - Lionel Richie/Faith No More
Grapevine - Marvin Gaye/CCR
Hotel California - The Eagles
Is This Love - Bob Marley
I Wish - Stevie Wonder
Isn’t She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
Light My Fire - Hose Feliciano/Doors
Man In The Mirror - Michael Jackson
Master Blaster (Jammin’) - Stevie Wonder
No Scrubs - TLC
Reminiscing - Little River Band
Rhiannon - Fleetwood Mac
Say My Name - Destiny’s Child
Signed Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
Smooth - Santana
Son Of A Preacher - Dusty Springfield
Stand by Me - Ben E King
Sultans Of Swing - Dire Straits
The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson
classics dance floor.
500 Miles - The Proclaimers
All Night Long - Lionel Ritchie
Bad Moon Rising - CCR
Blister in The Sun - Violent Femmes
Breakfast At Tiffany’s - Deep Blue Something
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Call Me Al - Paul Simon
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
Daydream Believer - The Monkees
Don’t Look Back in Anger - Oasis
Don’t Stop - Fleetwood Mac
Down Under - Men at Work
Dumb Things - Paul Kelly
Eagle Rock - Daddy Cool
Faith - George Michael
Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
Hey Jude - The Beatles
Holy Grail - Hunters & Collectors
Horses - Daryl Braithwaite
I Can’t Get No (Satisfaction) - Rolling Stones
I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles
I Wanna Dance with Somebody - Whitney Houston
I’m A Believer - The Monkees/Smash Mouth
Jack & Dianne - John Mellencamp
Jessie’s Girl - Rick Springfield
Jolene - Dolly Parton
Lover Lover - Sonya Dada
Moondance - Van Morrison
My Girl - The Temptations
Never Tear Us Apart - INXS
Piano Man - Billy Joel
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Proud Mary - CCR / Tina Turner
Run to Paradise - The Choir Boys
Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles
September - Earth, Wind & Fire
Stuck in The Middle - Stealers Wheel
Summer Of 69 - Bryan Adams
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Tainted Love - Soft Cell
The Gambler - Kenny Rodgers
Throw Your Arms - Hunters & Collectors
Tiny Dancer - Elton John
Twist and Shout - The Beatles
What I Like About You - The Romantics
Wonderwall - Oasis
Can't find your special song?
Personalising your day is all part of the service so please get in touch with us about learning any special songs for your key moments!
reviews.
"Paper Hearts were incredibly professional, fun and personable. They created the prefect atmosphere beginning the night with a duet from Emma & Simon and then following the formalities we danced the rest of the night away with DJ Tom. Paper Hearts also Emceed our reception, delivering all personal touches beautifully. The team embraced all of our requests and were super adaptable to our changing time schedule. Thank you for helping to create the most perfect evening of celebrations for us, our families & friends."
Tanya & Lachy
18.01.20
"It was absolutely incredible!! The guys nailed the wedding songs. Unfortunately Krista and I didn't get to hear them much during canapés and entrees but Emma+Simon got rave reviews from all the guests. They made the event so special. The DJ Scott had the dance-floor packed from first dance to close!
I can't thank you all enough for helping to make the day so brilliant."
Jonathan & Krista
02.02.20
"Just wanted to send you a note to thank you, and Emma & Simon, for our wedding on Saturday. We had several people ask where we had found such fantastic musicians and comment on how beautiful the music was. Chris had really wanted live music at our wedding, and we couldn't have been happier with choosing Paper Hearts - Emma & Simon were exceptional.
Our only regret was that we were so excited and busy speaking with people that we couldn't just sit down and listen to them! Fortunately two of our guests are having Emma and Simon play at their wedding next month, so we are looking forward to being a bit more attentive listening to them then. It was really special to have them learn our two songs for us too, and I wish I hadn't of been quite so eager to get down the aisle so I could have listened a little longer!
Thanks also for all of your assistance responding to our emails and helping with the song choices form etc. It was all a smooth and lovely experience."
Sasha & Chris
07.03.20