Blow Up Acoustic London's top pop/rock acoustic duo, performing arrangements of the best hits

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Price Guide

The guide prices below are for events within 20 miles of West London. Outside this area extra travel expenses will apply. Please get in touch for an accurate quote.
2 x 45 minute sets
Duo: £560
Trio (with cajon): £810
1 hour set
Duo: £420
Trio (with cajon): £700
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PA system: £125
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About / Biography

Blow Up Acoustic were born at the beginning of 2016 when vocalist met guitarist Andy. Although they both knew each other by performing in the London rock music scene, they decided it was time to form a unique acoustic duo that provided well thought arrangements of popular hits, along with outstanding live entertainment. Since then the duo has been performing in some of London’s best live music pubs and venues.

Gadd (Heavy Metal Vocalist by night and Singer Songwriter by day) and Andy (Full time Guitarist virtuoso) join forces to form one of London’s top acoustic Duo's with only one goal - to rock your socks off!

Blow Up Acoustic gives you the complete live experience with Epic Guitar Solos, Soaring Vocals, Booty shaking arrangements and harmonies. Crafted for acoustic guitars by two of London's best rock musicians.

Whether you're into Rock, Pop, Country or Lounge - with a repertoire boasting songs by Bruno Mars, Bon Jovi, Johnny Cash, George Michael, AC\DC, Queen, U2, Katy Perry, Bowie, Muse and Elvis to name just a few. Blow Up Acoustic offer something for everyone.

Lineups:

  • DUO
  • TRIO (with a cajon player)

Reviews (3)

There are currently 3 user ratings for Blow Up Acoustic

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in West London

Will travel up to 20 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 20 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 20 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.

SET 1

Whisky in the Jar - Thin Lizzy

Ain't Nobody - Chaka Khan

Africa - Toto

Still Haven't Found what I’m looking for - U2

Purple Rain - Prince

Madness - Muse

Wanted Dead or alive - Bon Jovi

More Than Words - Extreme

Break Free - Queen

Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars

SET 2

We Will Rock You - Queen

It's My Life - Bon Jovi

Drunken Lullabies - Floggin Molly

500 Miles - The Proclaimers

I'll Have You - Gadd

All Right Now - Free

Don't Follow - Gadd

I Want it All - Queen

I kissed a girl - Katy Perry

Final Countdown - Europe

SET 3

Rocking All Over The world - Status Quo

La Bamba

Hound Dog - Elvis

Careless Whisper - George Michael

Sweet Child of mine - Guns n Roses

Rebel Yell - Billy Idol

Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash

Johnny Be Good - Chuck Berry

Blue Suede Shoes - Elvis

Shipping Up to Boston - Dropkick Murphys

Thunder Struck - ACDC

Under The Bridge - Red Hot Chilli Peppers

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Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Stools (or chairs), room or storage (if possible), if the venue has a PA system we can connect to it (we also have our own PA system but it is relatively small and will fit a small venue of up to 120 people).


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes we can bring our own PA if required


What information do you require about a venue?

Do they have a PA already at the venue?


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

Yes we can play music in between sets, we can choose or let the client choose the songs

Frequently Asked Questions

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

We performed for a client's wedding in a stunning castle!


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

Queen, Michael Jackson, Aerosmith, Prince, Johnny Cash, Bon Jovi, The Killers, Bruno Mars, the list goes on...


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

We met back in 2016 because we both performed in different rock bands, and we gigged together a few times. Since then we decide to join forces to creat a unique acoustic duo!


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

We love to play all sorts of events, but we love weddings and birthday parties, they are always fun

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

We arrive about 1 hour before start time, and setup and sound check in about 20 minutes. 10 minutes to pack up.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes, but we kindly ask for power supply and to be covered in case of rain. We can also perform completely acoustic


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

We can take requests, but ideally we need to know in advance. Usually if we know the songs we are happy to play them


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

"A charismatic and entertaining duo that will get you dancing in no time!"


How many sets do you usually play?

We usually perform 2 x 45 mins sets, but that can be discussed upon request

Recent Clients

Blow Up Acoustic has performed for these clients:

The Blacksmith Arms, the Tabard, The Drapers Arms, etc..

Venues

Blow Up Acoustic has performed at these venues:

The Ritz, Park Lane, 02, Slim Jim's liquor store, The Three Wishes pubs

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