Vernon - Smooth Guitar/Vocalist Jazz/Soul/Smooth/Easy Listening/Blues guitarist/vocalist

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The guide prices below are for events within 100 miles of St. Helens, Merseyside. Outside this area extra travel expenses will apply. Please get in touch for an accurate quote.
2 x 45 minute sets: from £280
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  • "Fantastic as always" Sefton Council - British Musical Fireworks Championships Awards Dinner 2022. "You were fabulous" - BMFC Awards Dinner 2022

"I will leave Susannah to explain more but after your performance on Sunday night I was shouting your praises and Susannah is looking for entertainment for one of her bars the cosy Churchtown location". September 2021

Has supported Courtney Pine CBE, Geno Washington, Acoustic Alchemy, Snake Davis and The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. I can play solo or in duo, trio, quartet, quintet. Jazz, Soul, Funk, Smooth, Easy Listening, Reggae. Has been a featured artist for Jazz FM and been played on BBC Radio Merseyside plus a host of Online Radio Stations with live in studio Singer songwriter sessions. Previous or current clients include John Lewis Store, York and restaurant chains.

If you want chilled jazz, soul, smooth, easy listening or upbeat funky soul (especially 1970's) and hints of reggae, then look no further. I have it covered. Recordings include an album of 16 songs written by Vernon Fuller available on CD and across various digital platforms including: Spotify, Deezer, emusic, iTunes, Amazon MP3 and Google Play. Songs styles are Soul, Jazz, Latin, Reggae and Funk. Titled "What Will You Do?", the songs have male and female vocals, trumpet, bass, drums, percussion, guitars and on one song a brass horn section.

Review: “With this album Vernon displays his guitar prowess and versatility through many musical styles. Being fresh and uplifting as always Vernon and his band are talented, vibrant performers with masses of drive and feel, something that I feel is vitally important in songwriting and the production of music. The title track ‘What Will You Do’? stands out with its flowing Latin inspired beats, and hugely danceable rhythm. The Benson feel of ‘For You’ effortlessly blends into the lush reggae of ‘See that Girl’. ‘Last Kiss’ is evocative of Leon Russell’s songwriting at its finest, and ‘Love Isn’t Love’ instantly draws you into a New York club atmosphere; the whole sound of this particular track is warm, immediate, and expansive with a whole-band feel. The whole album, in fact, has a wonderfully tactile quality that is timeless and engaging." - Paula McCool - Owner Ghostnote Record Label.

"Listening to the excellent What Will You Do CD by Vernon Fuller very nice Samba and Funk mix for the World Cup Brazil vibe" "Thank you Vernon for making such a fine work of art"

— Simon Cousins,Simon Cousins


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Reviews (38)

There are currently 38 user ratings for Vernon - Smooth Guitar/Vocalist

AVERAGE RATING

9.97 / 101

Location

Based in St. Helens, Merseyside

Will travel up to 250 miles
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pink circle = free travel (up to 100 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.

After the love is gone

Ain’t no Sunshine

Ain't nobody's business if I do

All I have to dream

Always and forever

And I love her

Another Star (For You)

As (I'll be loving you always)

Autumn Leaves

Bend down low (Bob Marley)

Betcha by golly wow

Boogie Wonderland

Brick House (Commodores)

Bright Lights Big City

Call it Stormy Monday

Call me Superbad (James Brown)

Come fly with me

Da Doo Ron Ron

Don't Explain

Don't let me be lonely tonight

Don't you worry 'bout a thing (Stevie Wonder)

Every Day I have the Blues

Everything must change

Fly me to the moon

For The Love of You (Isley Brothers)

Get down on it (Kool and the gang)

Get up stand up

Give me the night

Girl from Ipanema

God bless the child

Good Morning Heartache

Groovin’ (on a Sunday afternoon)

Happy

Harvest For the World

Have you seen her (Chi-lites)

Hello (Lionel Ritchie)

I can see clearly Now (Johnny Nash)

I can't help it (Michael Jackson/Stevie Wonder)

I feel good (James Brown)

I heard it through the grapevine

I love you just the way you are

I'm a Believer

In the midnight hour

I shot the sheriff

It's a shame, the way you mess around

Just The Two Of Us

Just like a star (Corrine Bailey Rae)

Just My Imagination

Kansas City

This Masquerade

Lean On Me (Bill Withers)

Ladies Night (Kool and the gang)

Let’s Groove Tonight (Earth, Wind & Fire)

Let's stay together (Al Green)

Like someone in love (John Coltrane, Bjork)

Love Ballad (George Benson)

Love comes to town

Love Don’t Live Here Anymore (Rose Royce)

The Look of Love

The love I lost

Lovely Day (Bill Withers)

Loving you (Minnie Riperton)

Make It With You

This Masquerade (George Benson, The Carpenters)

More (than the greatest love)

Move on up (Curtis Mayfield)

My Cherie Amour (Stevie Wonder)

My funny valentine

My Girl (Temptations)

Nature Boy

(The) Nearness of you

Never Can Say Goodbye

Nice and Easy

No woman no cry (Bob Marley)

On Broadway (George Benson)

Ordinary People (John Legend)

Our day will come

Papa was a rolling stone

Put it where you want it

Redemption Song

Sitting on the dock of the bay

Someday we'll all be free (Donny Hathaway)

Soul Power (James Brown)

Stars (Simply Red)

Summertine

Sunny

Superstition (Stevie Wonder)

Sway

That’s the way of the world

The thrill is gone (B B King)

Then he kissed me

There's nothing like this (Omar)

Three times a lady

To love somebody

Unchained Melody

Uptight (Everything is alright)

Waiting in vain (Bob Marley)

Walk On By

Walking in Rhythm

What a difference a day makes

What’s Going On? (Marvin Gaye)

When I fall in love (Nat King Cole)

Where is the love you said you'd give to me

Where or when

Wishing on a star

With you I'm born again

Wonderful Tonight

Why can’t we live together

The World Is A Ghetto

You Are The Sunshine Of My Life

Your love is king (Sade)

You've changed

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

At least two power sockets. Parking space if possible.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

No.


What information do you require about a venue?

I need to know any directions that will help me find the venue and find the right place to load in my equipment. I'd also need to be informed if there’s a sound limiter in the venue.


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

I can play some background music in between sets but I'm not a DJ.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

I played support to the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra at Summer Classics concert in Southport.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

Stevie Wonder is a massive influence.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

I have gigged in various venues in London including Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club and I have played many gigs in the North West of England. I have also been a featured artist on Jazz FM radio.


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

Private parties and festivals!

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

45 minute set up time. Can provide 2 x 45 minute or 2 x 60 minute sets with background music through iPod during break(s)


Are you happy to perform outside?

I am happy to play outside but I ask for shade, a flat level surface and a power supply close to the performance area."


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

I am happy to discuss songs for possible inclusion in the performance.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Fun, interactive, inclusive and chilled.

Recent Clients

Vernon - Smooth Guitar/Vocalist has performed for these clients:

Southport Jazz Festival

Bella Italia, Southport

Honey Rose Foundation

Wigan jazz Festival

Nantwich Jazz & Blues Festival

Audlem Festival

Marlborough Jazz Festival

Bar Sixthirty, Ainsdale

The Residence, Nantwich

Nunsmere Hall Hotel

Crow Wood Leisure

Dobbie's Garden Centre

Venues

Vernon - Smooth Guitar/Vocalist has performed at these venues:

Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London.

John Lewis store in York.

John Lewis store in Liverpool One.

Club 43 at The Radisson, Manchester.

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