September 1980 - June 1990
Geraldo Orchestras was a prestigous London booking agency that supplied music to virtually all
prestigious venues and luxury hotels in London. It was run by Manya Leigh, the former wife of
well
known Radio Orchestra and band leader "Geraldo."
Mrs. Leigh booked me from the age of 18. Under her tutelage, I began a career in London
performing
for numerous celebrities in London and was a featured entertainer at three prestigious
residencies.
From 1980 - 1990, I performed at hundreds of private parties with my own dance and cabaret band. Some of the most notable events include:
SEPTEMBER 1990 - AUGUST 1993
Princess Cruises approached me through Almhara Music to entertain on their brand new mega Liner "Star Princess." This was one of the first "next generation" cruise liners that began a new career for me. I performed in the ship's main theater, piano bar, cabaret, and nightclub.
OCTOBER 1993 - AUGUST 2003
Headline Entertainer and Lounge Pianist for Holland America Cruise Line "Grand World Voyages" on the legendary old Rotterdam. A ten year career with HAL performing on five world cruises and grand voyages. Ships include:
SEPTEMBER 2003 - PRESENT (10 YEARS 1 MONTH)
Headline Theater and cabaret shows with full big band orchestrations, incorporating singing, dancing, and "showbiz" acts. Piano bar and lounge entertainer incorporating great music, witty conversation, and comedy entertainment. Created a loyal fan base numbering in the thousands who cruise solely to see my stage shows and piano bar repertoire.
At the request of Celebrity Cruises' heads of entertainment Michael Thomas and Chris Jurassis, I signed a long term contract with Celebrity Cruises. Performed nine consecutive years on Celebrity Cruises' flagship "Celebrity Constellation" from 2003 to 2012. These years were filled with busy nights in "Michael's Club" piano lounge that were standing room only. During this time, a loyal fan base numbering in the thousands cruised year after year to be entertained by Perry Grant. Fans from Perry's Holland America and Princess Cruises days cruised exclusively on Perry's ship during this time. Performed headline entertainer stage shows with full band arrangements and cabaret shows (with onboard show band). In February 2013, Celebrity Cruises transferred Perry to the brand new "Celebrity Eclipse" cruise ship where he performed in the Sky Lounge. This massive venue was required to seat hundreds of fans simultaneously (Michael's Club was too small). Over 5,000 loyal fans booked cruises to be entertained by Perry Grant. This resulted in thousands of new fans and increased bookings for Celebrity Cruises. Perry Grant "Fan Club" reunion cruises regularly take place throughout the year where huge numbers of fans cruise together to have fun and great evenings of entertainment.
Continued 2015-2025
From 2015 I finished over 12 years of working consecutively for one company Celebrity cruises and engaged a new agent Gary Parkes Music to represent me. This opened the door to many new ventures and projects
May-Sept 2015
P&O cruise lines Arcadia Piano Bar and Headline shows Saga Cruise lines ..Saga Saphire Piano bar and Headline shows Nov 2015 Princess Cruises Royal Princess Piano bar and Headline Stage shows
January 2016 -2019
Between these years I undertook a number of specialized cruises for Crystal Cruise lines
This included a World Cruise and The Northwest passage cruise ( This was the first cruise ship to ever undertake such a route across the top of Canada and it was a joy to be the entertainer picked for this very exclusive group of passengers
A production cast show was produced by Crystal Cruise lines..the Perry Grant extravaganza
April 2017
Los Angeles cabaret performance and show
SEPT 2017 LIVE UK SHOW
A spectacular show promoted by Cuffe and Taylor for the Lytham St Annes Festival
November - 2017 - Crystal Cruises Riverboat Bach
Cruise Director and Entertainment director position Programming and Entertainment director on their brand new luxury riverboat cruise …(2 month contract)
August - 2018
Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean (Nov 2024-Feb 2025)
Independence of the Seas June -Oct 31st 2025
October - 2018
Concert Ft Lauderdale Florida
Contracts 2018-2025 Headline shows and
Schooner Bar Piano Bar Entertainer
March 6-17th 2019
A one off fan club cruise on the Holland America ship Konningsdam .We took over the top of the ship and had over 150 fans join us for a fi rst time fan club event
Dec 7th 2019- Christmas Stage concert
Nov 5th /6th 2021 Frankly Perry Fan club concert
Perry Grant Fan Club Hotel event July 2021 Frankly Perry Fan club concert Town Hall Chippenham UK
Contracts 22-25 June 2022
Its great to be 30” concert Chippenham Town Hal
Dec 2023 Christmas Concert
Aug 2022-Oct 2025
