John (Guitarist) Scottish folk singer and jazz guitarist!

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The guide prices below are for events within 20 miles of Edinburgh, Midlothian. Outside this area extra travel expenses will apply. Please get in touch for an accurate quote.
1 hour: £225
2 x 45 minute sets within a 2 hour period: £275
3 hours: £325
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Edinburgh based very experienced guitarist and folk singer playing Scottish and Irish traditional music and also an expert on blues and other styles.

A very experienced professional standard acoustic guitarist and singer and can provide instrumental Scottish, Irish, blues, ragtime and jazz flavoured music soundtrack for a host of events. Also a singer, John covers a wide range of Scottish folk music ranging from songs by Robert Burns to Dougie MacLean and to Runrig. John's song repertoire also ranges across the board and covers a wide range of blues and folk material.

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Location

Based in Edinburgh, Midlothian

Will travel up to 100 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 100 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 20 miles)
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Selection of Robert Burns songs:

Green grow rashes O

Aye Fond Kiss

A Man’s a Man for a’ that

My love is like a Red, Red Rose

The Lea Rig

Auld Lang Syne

Ay Waukin O

Selected other songs including Scottish / Irish Songs:

Various Runrig, Bob Dylan, Richard Thompson and Rory Gallagher songs

Wild Mountain Thyme

Both Sides of the Tweed

Black is the Colour

Broom of the Cowdenknowes

Loch Lomond

Caledonia (Dougie MacLean)

Tae the Beggin’ I will go

Fisherrow

The Road to Drumleman

The Final Trawl

Valley of Strathmore

The Water is Wide

Carrickfergus

Arthur McBride

Cliffs of Doneen

Scottish and Irish Instrumentals:

About 100 jigs, reels and slow airs

Selected General Jazz Instrumentals:

Many various Django Reinhardt and Gypsy Jazz instrumentals/slow tunes inc. Nuages, Blue Drag, Troublant Bolero, Tears, Django's Castle, Echoes of Spain etc.

The Girl from Ipanema

Amazing Graze

The Entertainer (Ragtime)

Autumn Leaves

Georgia on my Mind

Stormy Weather

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Flexible for any situation. One 13 amp power supply and 1 chair. Can provide battery-powered amplification if no power is available, inside or outside. Can play without amplification as well.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

In recent years I have given masterclasses on guitar at the the UK Guitar Show at Earls Court in London. Also various Edinburgh Festival shows.


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

Django Reinhardt, Runrig and Rory Gallagher. Quite eclectic!


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

I am a a very experienced guitarist having played for several decades. I have been a principle guitar teacher at adult classes and have written a published book on playing Scottish guitar styles which also received a grant from Creative Scotland. I have produced a well received CD album of Scottish traditional instrumental tunes on the acoustic guitar and which received considerable radio play.
I also play gypsy jazz guitar based on Django Reinhardt's playing. Quite a lot of this can involve slower pieces ( as opposed to swing) and almost bordering on classical or Spanish type styles. I use a gypsy style guitar for this.
I also sing - Scottish folk songs, blues, Bob Dylan, Rory Gallagher and Richard Thompson styles etc.


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

I am happy to be playing in the background on unamplified or amplified acoustic guitar. Also to sing a selection of songs.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

30 minutes to set up.

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