Description | Price |
Solo singer-songwriter, guitar, vocals, harmonica for 1.5 hours, weeknights | £200 |
Solo singer-songwriter, guitar, vocals, harmonica for 1.5 hours, weekends | £300 |
Summer Saturday Nights | £450 |
Duo with two guitars, harmony vocals and harmonica | £800 |
New Year's Eve Solo Set (2 hours live music, plus background music afterwards) | £750 |
Born and raised in California, I’m an American singer-songwriter with 10 years’ professional experience playing weddings, clubs, festivals and corporate events.
My show is a blend of rock, pop, country, folk and blues, all delivered with a confident, lively stage presence. I'm a laugh to have around as well (you'll have to take my word for it - or read my reviews). My set features advanced guitar work, harmonica playing, singing in a 4-octave voice and a loop pedal, allowing me to play guitar solos and harmonies.
I currently play weddings, festivals, pubs, clubs and private events full time. I have a full set-up of professional equipment, including two high-quality PA systems (one is for particularly large events). I supply background playlist music, lighting and my full sound rig as part of my service.
I have 4 hours of material, and a versatile set list - what you see below only scratches the surface! I'm happy to learn songs as requests if you ask in advance, but please be aware this incurs an additional fee as learning songs to performance standard can take some time.
I've played for dozens of notable clients, and hold regular slots at highly reputed pubs & restaurants. I've headlined Cambridge folk club and even played the O2 arena as a solo act.
I've also been a BBC Introducing featured artist for my own original music.
I live stream a gig with my band every Wednesday. Drop me a message, tune in and say hi!
Based in Grantham, Lincolnshire
Hotel California – Eagles
The Chain – Fleetwood Mac
Jolene – Dolly Parton
Folsom Prison Blues – Johnny Cash
Don’t Let Me Down – The Beatles
Teenage Dirtbag – Wheatus
Oh Well – Fleetwood Mac
I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor
Lola – The Kinks
Bad Moon Rising – Creedence Clearwater Revival
Pretty Woman – Roy Orbison
I Believe in Miracles (You Sexy Thing) – Hot Chocolate
Dreaming of You – The Coral
Lightning Bolt – Jake Bugg
Rhiannon – Fleetwood Mac
House of the Rising Sun – The Animals
Seven Nation Army – The White Stripes
Summer of ‘69 – Bryan Adams
Country Roads – John Denver
Running Up That Hill – Kate Bush
Born to Run – Bruce Springsteen
Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
Hey Jude – The Beatles
Blackbird – The Beatles
The Boxer – Simon and Garfunkel
Wild World – Cat Stevens
Feeling Good – Nina Simone
Dreams – Fleetwood Mac
Space Oddity – David Bowie
Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers
Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles
Tequila Sunrise – Eagles
Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door – Bob Dylan
Homeward Bound – Simon and Garfunkel
Heart of Gold – Neil Young
Never Going Back Again – Fleetwood Mac
Norwegian Wood – The Beatles
Old Man – Neil Young
Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right – Bob Dylan
Sunny Afternoon – The Kinks
Going to California – Led Zeppelin
Horse with No Name – America
God Only Knows – the Beach Boys
Wagon Wheel – Old Crow Medicine Show / Darius Rucker
Stand By Me – Ben E. King
Wild Horses – the Rolling Stones
(Sittin’ On) Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding
Mr. Tambourine Man – Bob Dylan
Make You Feel My Love – Adele / Bob Dylan
1 nearby parking space for a normal-sized car.
1 standard power socket within reach of my 10m extension cable.
Water!
A 2x2 metre space to set up my speakers and to stand and play.
Yes! I have an excellent PA system. Two actually - one is for particularly large events or playing outside.
I provide lighting equipment.
I can supply additional microphones if people want to make speeches with my system, or join me for a song.
All my equipment is fully tested and insured.
Directions, parking situation and if there is a sound limiter (unlikely to be an issue, but I'd rather not be surprised).
Yes, I provide this service. I have my own playlists or you are welcome to make you own and send it to me.
I will get it downloaded in advance to avoid problems with internet/signal.
Best venue? I've played the O2 Arena main stage as a solo act in front of thousands. Felt a little small though, in that big space!
Best gig? My band was flown to Italy to play a wedding in a historic hilltop fort. For two days they plied us with whisky and stories, we played music and everyone became fast friends.
Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, Bowie. Amazing musicianship sure, but one thing they all had in common was great, truly great songwriting.
Greatest song? I'll say Kashmir by Led Zeppelin. The swirling guitars, the odd time signature, the eastern scales and dreamy lyrics always take me on a special journey.
I played House of the Rising Sun at an open mic when I was a teenager. I was terrified.
For some reason I kept doing it until it became my life.
Weddings are wonderful. I am often booked to play ceremonies; each one is very special and intimate. It's an honour to play them.
I perform with a guitar, vocals and harmonica. I can also play piano if requested.
Set up is roughly 45 minutes. Could be quicker at a push - it's a one man show after all!
I have almost 4 hours of material, but typical set times are 1 and a half to 2 hours, plus encores.
Yes, as long as I have some protection from sun and rain.
You have some say, of course! I want to perform as much of the music you love as I can.
Generally I ask that you choose 10-20 of your favourites and promise to play as many as I can.
My wedding clients often say I made their day. I'm very proud of that.
I have lots of reviews on my page - you can read their praise in their own words :)
The 02 Arena, Barclays
The Groucho Club
Anthony Worral Thompson's Greyhound, Henley-on-Thames
Silverstone Racing Circuit, Silverstone
Browne Jacobson Solicitors
SKY Television, London
Santa Pod Raceway
Godiva Festival, Coventry
Stamford Music Festival
Camden Town Brewery, London
and dozens of private wedding clients.
London Hotspots:
The O2 Arena
The Groucho Club
Notting Hill Arts Club
Spice of Life, Soho
Alley Cat, Denmark Street
Camden Town Brewery
Wedding venues: there are too many to list.
I've been to some multiple times.