Available to book from £220 (GBP). For an accurate quote please make an enquiry.
A solo acoustic performer with a wide and varied repertoire of over 500 songs from old classics through to contemporary hits.
Whether you want a background ambience for your restaurant, a classy performance for the champagne reception at your wedding, or an upbeat lively set for your pub, bar or party, I'll ensure that your event is one which will be remembered for all the right reasons.
I have performed at high society weddings eg Gosfield Hall, top restaurants, hotels and bars in and around London, and a variety of private functions.
= areas covered (up to 100 miles)
= free travel (up to 20 miles)
Examples:
Ed Sheeran ‘Perfect’
Rag and Bone Man ‘Human’
David Gray ‘Babylon’
James Bay ‘Hold Back the River’
The Eagles ‘Hotel California’
The Beatles ‘Come Together’
Dire Straits ‘Romeo and Juliet’
Ed Sheeran ‘The A-Team’
Ed Sheeran ‘Thinking Out Loud’
Jackson Five ‘I Want You Back’
Carole King ‘Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow’
Katrina and The Waves ‘Walking on Sunshine’
Bill Withers ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’
Don Henley ‘The Boys of Summer’
Amy Winehouse ‘Valerie’
Elton John ‘Your Song’
Tracy Chapman ‘Fast Car’
Billy Joel ‘Piano Man’
Rod Stewart ‘Maggie May’
Dire Straits ‘Sultans of Swing’
Country examples:
Brett Young 'In Case You Didn't Know'
Chris Stapleton 'Broken Halos'
Chris Stapleton 'Fire Away'
Chris Stapleton 'Parachute'
Chris Stapleton 'Tennessee Whiskey'
Chris Stapleton 'Whiskey and You'
Dolly Parton '9 to 5'
Dolly Parton 'Jolene'
Garth Brooks 'Friends in Low Places'
Garth Brooks 'Dance'
Garth Brooks 'Standing Outside the Fire'
Garth Brooks 'If Tomorrow Never Comes'
Garth Brooks 'Red Strokes'
George Jones 'He Stopped Loving Her Today'
Hank Williams 'I'm so Lonesome I Could Cry'
Johnny Cash 'A Boy Named Sue'
Johnny Cash 'Folsom Blues'
Johnny Cash 'When the Man Comes Around'
Kenny Chesney 'Never Wanted Nothing More'
Kenny Rogers 'Ruby'
Kenny Rogers 'The Gambler'
Lady Antebellum 'Need You Now'
Lee Ann Womack 'I Hope You Dance'
Lonestar 'Amazed'
Luke Bryan 'Drink a Beer'
Luke Combs 'When it Rains it Pours'
Luke Combs 'All Over Again'
Luke Combs 'Hurricane'
The Eagles 'Take it to the Limit'
The Eagles 'Tequila Sunrise'
The Eagles 'Desperado'
Tyler Childers 'Bottles and Bibles'
Tyler Childers 'Feathered Indians'
Waylon Jennings 'Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to be Cowboys'
I have a repertoire of over 500 songs - please ask if you have special requests.
Power and a bar stool or chair.
I need to know any directions that will help me find the venue and find the right place to load in my equipment.
I bring my own PA system to my gigs.
I have the ability to play background play lists via Bluetooth if requested
Although I love all my gigs and the great atmosphere that exists at them, one of my standouts was playing for a wedding at Gosfield Hall - such an amazing venue and a fabulous day for everyone.
I love playing at all sorts of events, but weddings and parties are my favourite! The crowd want to get involved and it's great to help guests to celebrate their big occasions and to make their day really special.
I started gigging after playing at a friend's wedding when they said I should do it as a living. Since then I've performed at hundreds of weddings, parties, restaurants, hotels and events across the UK.
Influenced by everyone from The Eagles to Ed Sheeran. Bruce Springsteen is my favourite artist. So hard to choose my greatest song of all time, but I'd probably have to go with: Hotel California.
I normally arrive at least 1 hour before the performance to set up. I usually perform 3x 45 minutes or 2 x 60 minute sets. I'm happy to play for longer or shorter to ensure that I can meet whatever the customer wants.
I'm happy to play outside but we ask for shade/cover, a flat level surface and a power supply close to the performance area
I am more than happy to run an event to provide the best experience for the client - I can play either set lists of songs or can devise the event from requests. Usually I would discuss this with the client beforehand, but I can also take requests on the day where possible.
My most recent client said: Dave was absolutely fantastic! What a voice, what a set list! Really really incredible and just perfect for our event. He really understood the vibe we wanted and made our guests happy with classics and upbeat music to bring atmosphere to our party. He arrived in great time, was super pleasant to deal with and brought all the necessary equipment. Thank you Dave, you are a legend!
Many of my gigs are for venues or for individual clients for personal celebrations and events.
I am also happy to play for corporate clients.
I've played at hundreds of venues - here are just a few as a sample:
Apton Hall
Bellinis
Camelia Hotel
Finchley Tavern
From Eden Restaurant
Genting Casino
Gosfield Hall
Leigh on sea Brewery
Molo Lounge
Mrs Salisbury's Tea Rooms
New Hall
Ocean Beach
Oyster Creek Kitchen
Park Inn Palace Hotel
Prested Hall
San Fairie Ann
Saxon Hall
Shoebury Hotel
Southend Jet Centre Exclusive Lounge
The Boatyard Restaurant
The Cricketers Arms
The Elwick Club
The Forum
The Freighthouse
The Lodge
The Oak Tree Bistro
The Peterboat
Thorpe Bay Yacht Club
Thorpe Hall Golf Club
University of Essex - Colchester Campus
Waldegraves Holiday Park
Wilderness Reserve
Ye Olde Smack Pub
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