Today’s guest is Dave Brazier, one of the most in-demand saxophonists on the UK wedding scene. From playing the bride down the aisle to leading late-night sax-and-DJ parties, Dave has built a full-time solo career that mixes performance, business savvy, and bulletproof gear prep.🎷 In this episode:00:00 – Intro: Meet Dave Brazier01:00 – From clarinet to sax: how it all started08:30 – Why wedding sax is still going strong11:50 – Playing the aisle walk: pressure vs payoff17:30 – What’s in the bag? Gear, backups & battery tricks25:00 – Tech fails & emergency saves32:00 – Collaborating with DJs, content creators & venues42:00 – Teaching, burnout, and being a solo operator50:00 – Rapid-fire round: warning labels, weird gigs & sax powers1:05:00 – What’s next for Dave🎙️ About Dave BrazierDave went from classical clarinetist to wedding sax rebel—and never looked back. He’s known for high-energy evening sets, DJ/sax combos, and obsessive tech preparation that keeps things smooth no matter the venue.#weddingmusician #saxanddj #cherrywoodpodcast #ukweddingentertainment #creativebusiness🔗 Website: https://KentWeddingSaxophonist.co.uk📱 Instagram, Facebook, YouTube: @DaveBraziaSaxs🌟 Sponsored by:De Medici Associates – Chartered structural & civil engineers (global reach). demediciassociates.comRight at Home Medway – Trusted, quality home care services. rightathome.co.uk/medway or call 01634‑979000Clearwater Kent – Local cleaning & facilities management pros. clearwaterkent.co.uk or call 01634‑681885Club Awesome – A space for autistic children & families to belong and playCherrywood Productions – Award-winning videography for weddings & business needs. cherrywoodpro.comHindsight Directory – Reach 30,000+ local customers in Maidstone, Gravesend, Medway & Bromley. hindsightdirectory.co.ukNu Digital – Web design, SEO, Google Ads & social — 10% off with code Cherrywood at nudigital.co.ukSnugdubs Camper Van Hire – Roam the world, park anywhere. snugdubs.co.uk🎙️ About the Cherrywood PodcastHosted by Simon & Rachel Burridge of Cherrywood Productions, this podcast fuses real talk, humour, and creative storytelling from wedding pros, artists, and industry innovators.🌐 Website: https://cherrywoodpro.com📽️ More episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkif0i1i5oaAGh5xakwpyc_FZ9TndFcvcWelcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. Learn how we blew up on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkif0i1i5oaDN83UzwYQQBSH-4DEMhfJ0&si=zzna8zvRN2Jyqzv3https://youtu.be/p9GnbbykQoM?si=cBr4ZHuNwXumP_4RContact:📧 Email: info@cherrypro.co.uk📞 Phone: 07857 283 005🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodproGuests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.