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Jools is a acclaimed violinist hailing from Warwickshire, England, with a passion for performing music in the genres of pop, classical, folk and jazz. With over three decades of professional experience, Jools has become a sought-after name in the wedding music scene, known for his diverse repertoire of wedding favourites and lesser-known classics.
Jools' musical journey began at the young age of six when he first picked up the violin. He studied privately under the tutelage of renowned national and international classical and bluegrass violinists, honing his skills and developing his unique style of playing, also drawing from his skill as a guitarist. His talent and dedication to his craft quickly gained recognition, leading him to perform on notable television shows such as the X-Factor and the Gadget Show.
Apart from his solo performances at weddings, Jools also excels in other musical genres. Under the name Tile Hill Billy, he captivates audiences with his folk and bluegrass instrumental tunes, showcasing his versatility as a musician. As a current member of a distinguished tribute band to the music of Shania Twain, he performs fiddle and guitar in theatres and festivals up and down the country, whilst as a part of an acoustic Americana trio, he has been invited to perform on stages such as at the National Exhibition Centre and Silverstone Race track.
Jools' talent extends beyond the wedding and Americana music scenes. He has also worked in a Country and Western band alongside bassist Horace Panter of the Specials, and his 2023 collaboration with independent artist Craig Gould resulted in a Top 20 album in both the official UK Americana, Indie, and Folk charts. He has also lent his skills to orchestras such as the Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra, showcasing his versatility and proficiency as a violinist.
In addition to these performances, Jools brings joy and comfort to the residents of Care Homes with his soulful violin performances, spreading the power of music to those unable to travel to external venues. Jools is also an experienced recording artist, having appeared on albums by notable bands and musicians like Wes Finch, The Mechanicals Band, and Robert Cannon.
With his rich musical background, extensive experience in various genres, and unwavering passion for the violin, Jools continues to captivate audiences with his soulful performances, making weddings and events truly memorable. His mellow piano backing tracks and wide-ranging repertoire make him a sought-after choice for couples looking to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to their special day.
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Pop tunes (Piano backing track)....
A-Ha - Take on Me
Abba - Dancing Queen
Abba - Mamma Mia
Bryan Adams - Everything I Do (I do it for you)
Bryan Adams - Summer of '69
Adele - Rolling in the Deep
Adele - Make you feel my love
Adele - Chasing Pavements
Louis Armstrong - Wonderful World
Beatles - Hey Jude
Beatles - Let it Be
Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
Blink 182 - All the Small Things
Vanessa Carlton - 1000 Miles
Eva Cassidy - Autumn Leaves
Daniel Cesar ft H.E.R. - Best Part
Eric Clapton - Wonderful Tonight
Kelly Clarkson - Stronger (What doesn't kill you)
Leonard Cohen - Hallelujah
Coldplay - Yellow
Coldplay - Viva La Vida
Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight
Celine Dion - All By Myself
Fleetwood Mac - Dreams
Fugees - Killing Me Softly
Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
Green Day - Boulevade of Broken Dreams
Guns 'n' Roses - Sweet Child 'o Mine
Heart - Alone
Audrey Hepburn - Moon River
Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance With Somebody
INXS - Never Tear Us Apart
Elton John - Can You Feel The Love Tonight
Elton John - Rocket Man
Journey - Don't Stop Believin'
Gary Jules - Mad World
Cyndy Lauper - Time After Time
John Legend - All of Me
Keane - Somewhere only we know
Madonna - Material Girl
Mamas and the Papas - California Dreaming
Bob Marley - 3 Little Birds
Bruno Mars - Grenade
Bruno Mars - Just the way you are (Amazing)
Bruno Mars - When I Was Your Man
Ricky Martin - Livin' La Vida Loca
Meatloaf - I'd Do Anything For Love
Bill Medley/Jennifer Warnes - I've Had the Time Of My Life
Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl
Jason Mraz - I'm Yours
Nazareth - Love Hurts
Nirvana - Smells like teen spirit
Sinead O'Connor - Nothing Compares To You
Christina Perri - A Thousand Years
Christina Perri - Jar of Hearts
Katy Perry - Firework
Plain White T's - Hey There Delilah
Police - Every Breath You Take
Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling in Love
Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome Tonight?
Radiohead - Creep
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Under the Bridge
Lou Reed - Perfect Day
Lionel Richie - All Night Long
Rihanna - Umbrella
Jennifer Rush - The Power of Love
Callum Scott - You Are the Reason
Ed Sheeran - Perfect
Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud
Ed Sheeran - The A Team
Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge over Troubled Water
Frank Sinatra - My Way
Frank Sinatra - Fly Me To The Moon
Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves a Woman
Sam Smith - Stay With Me
Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars
Bruce Springsteen - Dancing in the Dark
Taylor Swift - Blank Space
Toto - Africa
Andy Williams - Can't Take My Eyes Off You
Robbie Williams - Angels
Bill Withers - Ain't No Sunshine
Bill Withers - Lean On Me
Stevie Wonder - Superstition
Stevie Wonder - I just called to say I love you
Jazz tunes (Piano backing track)...
What a wonderful World (Louis Armstrong)
Moon River (Audrey Hepburn)
My Way
Fly me to the moon
Autumn Leaves
Christmas Songs (piano backing)
Let it Snow (Dean Martin)
Santa Baby (Eartha Kitt)
Have Yourself a Merry Christmas (Judy Garland)
Merry Christmas Everyone (Shakin' Stevens)
Santa Claus is Coming To Town (Jackson 5)
Pop tunes (Band backing track)...
Abba - Dancing Queen
Adele - Rolling in the Deep
Bee Gees - How Deep is your Love?
Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
Chicago - 25 or 6 to 4
Eric Clapton - Wonderful Tonight
Kelly Clarkson - Mr Know it all
Kelly Clarkson - Stronger (What doesn't kill you)
Joe Cocker - You Are So Beautiful
Leonard Cohen - Hallelujah
Coldplay - Viva La Vida
Celine Dion - My Heart Will Go On
Celine Dion - The Prayer
Eagles - Desperado
Fats Domino - Bluberry Hill
Fleetwood Mac - Go Your Own Way
Dan Fogelberg - Longer
fun - We Are Young
Green Day - 21 Guns
Green Day - Boulevade of Broken Dreams
Josh Groban - You Raise Me Up
Bill Haley and the Comets - Rock Around the Clock
Jessie J - Domino
Elton John - Can You Feel The Love Tonight
Elton John - Your Song
Journey - Don't Stop Believin'
John Legend - All of Me
The Lumineers - Ho Hey
Maroon 5 - Payphone
Bruno Mars - Grenade
Bruno Mars - Just the way you are (Amazing)
Bruno Mars - When I Was Your Man
Joni Mitchell - Both Sides Now
Van Morrison - Moondance
Jason Mraz - I'm Yours
Neon Trees - Animal
One Direction - Live While We're Young
Owl City - Good Time
Christina Perri - Jar of Hearts
Katy Perry - Firework
Katy Perry - Wide Awake
Philip Phillips - Home
Plain White T's - Hey There Delilah
Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling in Love
Procol Harum - A Whiter Shade of Pale
Otis Redding - When A Man Loves a Woman
Ed Sheeran - The A Team
Sting - Fields of Gold
Train - Hey, Soul Sister
Pharrell Williams - Happy
From Beauty and the Beast - Evermore
From Lava - Lava
Classical tunes... Piano backing
Air (from the Water Music) - Handel
Allegretto Theme (from Symphony #7) - Beethoven
Ave Maria - Schubert
Entr'acte (from Rosamunde) - Schubert
Jerusalem - Hubert Parry
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - Bach
Largo (from Xerxes) - Handel
O, For The Wings Of A Dove - Mendelssohn
Sarabande (from Suite XI) - Handel
Song Without Words #17 - Mendelssohn
Canon in D - Pachebel
Reverie - Henry Vieuxtemps
Beauty's Eyes - F.P.Tosti
The Swan - Saint-Saens
Romance - Rubinstein
Thou'rt Like A Flower - Rubinstein
Ave Maria - Gounod
Cantabile - Tartini
Träumerei - Schumann
Zwölf Variationen aus der Oper Figaro's Hochzeit von Mozart - Beethoven
Meditation from Thaïs - Massenet
Gymnopedie - Erik Satie
Melodie - C.W.Gluck
Salut D'Amour - Edward Elgar
Sonate KV301 - Mozart
Sonate KV304 - Mozart
Classical tunes... orchestral backing
Adagio (from Oboe Concerto in F minor) - Bach
Air (from Orchestral Suite No3) - Bach
Bist du Bei Mir - (from Notebook for Anna Magdelena Bach) - Bach
Bourrée in E minor (from Lute Suite in E minor) - Bach
Invention #4 - Bach
Invention #14 - Bach
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - Bach
Minuet in D Major (from Notebook for Anna Magdelena Bach) - Anonymous
Minuet in G Major (from Notebook for Anna Magdelena Bach) - Christian Petzold
Minuet in G Minor (from Notebook for Anna Magdelena Bach) - Christian Petzold
Musette (from Notebook for Anna Magdelena Bach) - Anonymous
Polonaise in G Minor (from Notebook for Anna Magdelena Bach) - Anonymous
Sheep May Safely Graze (from Cantata 208) - Bach
Siciliano (from Flute Sonata in E flat Major) - Bach
Sleepers Awake (Wachet Auf) - Bach
Ave Maria - Schubert
Bridal Chorus - Richard Wagner
Canon in D - Pachebel
Ode To Joy - Beethoven
Wedding March (from A Midsummer Night's Dream) - Mendelssohn
Trumpet Voluntary - Jeremiah Clarke
Classical tunes.... unaccompanied
Unaccompanied Cello Suites I, II, III, IV, V, VI - Bach
The Lark Ascending - Vaughan-Williams
Bluegrass Tunes......
Acorn Hill Breakdown
American Hornpipe
American Rifle Team Hornpipe
And the Cat Came Back
Arkansas Traveller
Art Wooten's Hornpipe
Balkan Hornpipe
Ball and Pin Hornpipe
Banish Misfortune
The Battle of Manassas
Beautiful Suwanee River Hornpipe
Betty Liken
Big Mon
Big Sciotta
Bill Cheatum
Bill Malley's Barndance
Bitter Creek Hoedown
Black Jack Grove
Blackberry Blossom
Blackbird
Blake's March
Blue Eagle
Blue Fiddler
Blue Ridge Reel
Boatsman
Bonaparte Crossing the Alps
Bonnie Kate Reel
Boys of Blue Hill
Cairo Waltz
Camp Meeting on the 4th July
Campbell's Farewell to Red Gap
Cherokee Shuffle
Cowboy Waltz
Damon's Winder
Ducks on the Pond
Faded Love
Jimmy in the Swamp
Julia Delaney/Leavin' Rosine
Lost John
Long Cold Winter
Millenium Waltz
Nail That Catfish to a Tree
Off to California
Old Bell Cow
Old French
Pan Handle Rag
Pan Handle Swing
River Waltz
Trafalgar Hornpipe
Turkey Buzzard
Waltz for Sarah
Westphalia Waltz
Wheel Hoss
Asian tunes…..
Maula mere maula
Other tunes
Amazing Grace
Bill Bailey
Daisy Bell
Danny Boy
Five Foot Two
If I Were a Rich Man
Que Sera Sera
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