Josh Gernon - Acoustic Guitarist/Vocalist Fun, professional and reliable Guitarist/Singer

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Available to book from £300. For an accurate quote please make an enquiry.

About / Biography

Josh is a fun, professional and reliable Singer/Guitarist from Essex who has been playing live music for over 15 years.

Josh can cover anything from the 60's to today’s modern hits with a specially designed set list to accommodate your wedding or event.

With him he’ll bring his top of the range equipment to deliver a live set with a fantastic sound and great lighting.

Services


Ceremony

I can play as you walk down the aisle, during the signing of the register, and when you exit the room as a newly-married couple.

Your wedding ceremony is an event that you will remember for the rest of your life. Whether it is held in a church or in a licensed venue for civil ceremonies, it is a very special service filled with friends and family.
Music is always an important part of the wedding ceremony. Traditionally, there is a piece of music when the bride enters the room, two pieces of music during the signing of the register, and a final piece when the newly-married couple exit the room together for the first time.
Though traditional bridal marches are popular, there is an increasing trend to have more contemporary music as part of the ceremony, and live singing can be especially effective, and heightens the emotion. Many times I have seen a groom overcome with emotion when hearing his or his partner’s favourite track played live while she walks down the aisle. Ceremony songs are very personal and having it performed live adds a unique touch.



Afternoon Drinks Reception

I can play while your guests enjoy drinks and canapés and you have photos taken. This can be either inside or outside, depending on the weather!

Once the ceremony has concluded, guests will be invited to enjoy a drink and perhaps some canapés while the newly-married couple have photos taken. The afternoon drinks reception will often take place outside, and many wedding parties will brave the British weather come what may! Photographers will also organise large group shots during this time.
Afternoon drinks provide guests with the perfect opportunity to catch up with friends and relatives, many of whom may have travelled a very long way to attend the wedding. Live music can work very well during this part of the day as it creates the right ambience and sets the tone for the day. Guests can request their favourite musical artist too.
Wedding Breakfast

When performing during the wedding breakfast, I can play an upbeat tune as the couple are announced into the room. I then follow this with a set during the starters and mains, take a short break, then return to play during desserts and coffee. The wedding breakfast is a great option to have live music for; guests have settled down into a nice captive audience and I often take many requests.
Although weddings can be very formal occasions, guests also like to get the party and dancing started as soon as possible – I can help with this! As well as very chilled out wedding breakfasts, I have played at some very lively ones with dancing guests, creating the right atmosphere during this part of the day.

First Dance

Every couple has songs that are very special to them, and many save the most special song of all to be their first dance. Though there are trends for popular first dance choices, there have been some very unique suggestions too. As well as John Legend, Ed Sheeran and Christina Perri, I have played Oasis and even Chaka Khan as a first dance.
A popular option is to take a classic dance or club song and convert it to acoustic guitar and voice. This is a very unique arrangement specially tailored for the bride and groom.
Whatever the song may be, I am able to learn and put my own spin on it if that's what you're looking for!

What You Can Expect From Me

Top quality guitar playing and vocal tone
Exceptional sound equipment
A smart, professional appearance
Early arrival and set up
Reading the audience – tailoring the set to cater for every age range and taste
Guitar looping
Swift and responsive communication seven days a week in the lead up to your big day
Ability to send mp3 sample clips in advance
Can take requests on the spot from guests

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Reviews (42)

There are currently 42 user ratings for Josh Gernon - Acoustic Guitarist/Vocalist

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Colchester, Essex

Will travel up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

A-Team – Ed Sheeran

A Little Respect - Erasure

A Sky Full Of Stars - Coldplay

A Thousand Years - Christina Perri

All About That Bass - Meghan Trainor

All About You – Mcfly

All Of Me – John Legend

Bang Bang - Jessie J

Better Together - Jack Johnson

Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison

Buck Rogers - Feeder

Budapest – George Ezra

Build Me Up Buttercup – The Foundations

Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol

Chocolate - The 1975

Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen

Dance The Night Away - The Mavericks

Dancing In The Moonlight - Toploader

Don’t Look Back In Anger – Oasis

Don't Stop Believin' - Journey

Don't You Worry Child - Swedish House Mafia

Everlong – Foo Fighters

Forget You - Cee Lo Green

Happy – Pharrell Williams

Hey Ya - Outkast

Hey Soul Sister - Train

Hey There Delilah – The Plain White Tee’s

Hi Ho Silver Lining – Jeff Beck

Ho Hey – The Lumineers

Hold Back The River - James Bay

How Long Will I Love You - Ellie Goulding

I Wanna Hold Your Hand – The Beatles

I’m Yours – Jason Mraz

Iris – Goo Goo Dolls

It Must Be Love - The Madness

It’s My Life – Bon Jovi

Let it Go - James Bay

Living On A Prayer – Bon Jovi

Locked Out Of Heaven - Bruno Mars

Love Story – Taylor Swift

Mr Brightside – The Killers

Naïve – The Kooks

Obviously – Mcfly

Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry

Photograph - Nickelback

Price Tag – Jessie J

Rude – Magic!

Saw Her Standing There – The Beatles

Sex On Fire - Kings Of Leon

Shake It Off – Taylor Swift

She Will Be Loved – Maroon 5

She's So Lovely - Scouting For Girls

Summer Of 69 – Brian Adams

Superstition - Stevie Wonder

Sweet Child Of Mine - Guns N' Roses

Teenage Dirtbag – Wheatus

Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran

Time Of Your Life - Greenday

The Lazy Song – Bruno Mars

The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson

Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars

Use Somebody – Kings Of Leon

Valerie – Amy Winehouse

Wake Me Up – Avicii

What Makes You Beautiful – One Direction

Wonderwall - Oasis

Wrapped Up - Olly Murs

Yellow - Coldplay

500 Miles - The Proclaimers

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

All Josh needs from you is a power supply and he can provide the rest!


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes, I’m totally self contained. I bring everything I need to all my bookings including a battery powered system if electricity is unavailable.


What information do you require about a venue?

All I need is an address and parking information.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes absolutely

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

30 minutes set-up time.

Performance options
x2 60 minute sets
x3 40 minute sets
x1 1 hour 30 minute set
x2 45 minute sets

Recent Clients

Josh Gernon - Acoustic Guitarist/Vocalist has performed for these clients:

The OXO tower

Coventry football stadium

Wentworth golf club

Sixways rugby stadium

Cancer Research

Milton Keynes Football Stadium

Hedingham Castle

Zizzi Resteraunt

West Essex Golf Club

The Royal Automotive Club

Epsom downs race course

The Groucho Club

Alton Towers Hotel

The Gherkin

Pinewood studios

Priory Park Southend-On-Sea

Walkabout & Bar Risa’s all over the UK

Mezzaluna Bar Cheshire

York Road School Kent

Rayleigh Mill

Council House Nottingham

Suffolk Show

Malta Festival Sponsored by Budweiser

Italy Festival

Truro Theatre Cornwall

Edinbrough University

Canterbury University

Canterbury College

Laurel Farm Buckinghamshire

Flicks Nightclub Sleaford

The Hilton Hotel London

Park Plaza Hotel London

Marriott Hotel Leicester

West Sands Selsey

Notley Abbey

The London Irish Centre

Penny Hill Park Hotel

The Hilton

ITV

Aldwickbury Park Golf Club

Rookery Hall Hotel

The Marriot Hotel

Langdon Hall Hotel

Lords Golf And Country Club

The Royal Burnham Yacht Club

China Fleet Country Club

Compton Verney Art Gallery

Great Fosters Hotel

Eastington Hall

RAF Brampton

RAF Shawbury

Ghyll Manor

The Lawns

Secruitas

Santander

SS Great Britain

Playboy Club, Mayfair

Microsoft

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