Nick Caruso 50’s 60’s 70’s 80’s 90’s - Rock ’n’ Roll / Motown / Soul / Country / Reggae

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Available to book from £200. For an accurate quote please make an enquiry.

About / Biography

Hi everyone, i have been playing professionally since i was 16 years old and now at the ripe old age of 44 i believe to have a fair amount of experience under my belt ! I am a professional singer / guitarist and play many styles of music, this has lead me to be able to provide either a wide ranging show of material or certain specific shows that have proved rather high in demand. One of them is a Cliff & Shadows tribute show where i can either do the whole show concentrating on their '58 to '68 catalogue or can include other big hits of Cliff's with the show, i find this makes the show much wider in taste. Or i do something called "Tribute to the legends" which concentrates purely on the Elvis / Buddy Holly / Everlys / Jerry Lee Lewis type of material, definitely one to bring your dancing shoes along to. A very popular recent popular addition is the "Rewind to the 80's" show that has everything from Dire Straits to UB40, Duran Duran, Bon Jovi, Lionel Richie, Rod Stewart, Phil Collins, Elton John.... all the way to Wham !!! Something a bit different from that is the Reggae show which is always popular for outdoor and summer events, a show that travels very well abroad as well, this can be tweaked to incorporate other 80's material to widen the appeal. Obviously if you want a variety of everything then that's always great as well.

I play all types of events from the smaller venues like social clubs, private parties and weddings etc all the way to corporate events and outdoor shows. There is no real limit to the distance that i travel, it just takes some common sense with travel expenses.

I play my trusty Fender “baby blue” Stratocaster mainly but also use my Taylor electro-acoustic guitar for the more lighter moments. This is all played through my Stunning Bose PA system and my Fender valve amplifier. Everything from the PA down to the mics and leads are fully professional and are PAT tested.

Fully covered public liability insurance.

Also DBS checked

If there is anything that you would like to know or wish to book any of the shows i offer then please feel free to contact me, i always try my best to give you the exact show you are after. Many thanks for taking the time to look at what i have to offer, hope to speak soon !!!!

Reviews (111)

There are currently 111 user ratings for Nick Caruso

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Ware, Hertfordshire

Will travel up to 150 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 150 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 50 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.

Buddy Holly - Ub40 - Beatles - Cliff & Shadows - Bon Jovi - Mavericks - Chuck Berry - Searchers - Drifters................ Many many more

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Onstage plug sockets. Parking.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes everything supplied , if you require extra lighting then let me know at the time of booking


What information do you require about a venue?

Any parking restrictions


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

Yes I always put music on between live sets


Insurance etc ?

Every piece of equipment is PAT tested and I have full public liability insurance.
I play through a Bose PA system , Fender amps along with my “Baby Blue” Fender Stratocaster and usually carry a second and third guitar

Frequently Asked Questions

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

There is just so many different amazing shows over the years … sometimes the huge outdoor shows are great but sometimes the smaller more intimate ones can be just as satisfying to perform


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

Everything from right back to the early days of Buddy Holly, Elvis , Cliff & Shadows , Beatles, Eagles, Bryan Adams, Lionel Richie , Elton , Rod Stewart, UB40 ….. then into genres such as Motown , Rock, Countey, Reggae


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

I’ve been seriously gigging since I was 16 and performed literally all over for everything from pubs back in the early days to social clubs to corporate events to my own shows


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

As I said earlier I sometimes get as much satisfaction from playing intimate events as I do to the bigger shows


Timings and songs

I do like to know what the client likes personally and like to make the show as custom to their preference as possible as every show should never be a cut and paste ….. I like the client to feel effort has been put into their show right from the start

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Usually 8.30 - 11.30 with 30 minute break, everything is negotiable though.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes , always enjoy the outdoor shows … as long as it’s not raining !


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

I always encourage clients to fire as many requests for songs or artists as they would like to hear and if I play them then will incorporate them into the sets


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Great fun, professional and looking forward to the next time … check out the 100+ reviews


Flexible timings

Whether you require two sets or sometimes three , I’m very flexible with this. Obviously a six hour set maybe a little bit difficult though lol

Recent Clients

Nick Caruso has performed for these clients:

Epsom RBL ** Romford RBL ** Waltham X Imperial Club ** Bromley Golf Club ** Takeley Sports & Social **Sandhurst Club

Cotteralls Social Club ** Southborough WMC ** Woking Conservative Club ** Brookmans Park Golf Club ** Mill End Sports & Social ** Latton Bush RBL ** Glentworth Ex-Services Club ** Flackwell Heath RBL ** Waltham Forest Council Social Club **

Walthamstow Trades Hall ** Southend Conservative Club ** Leigh On Sea Constitutional Club ** Barnstable Members Club

Southend RNA Club ** Dartford Silver Hall Club ** Aveley Village Club ** Southend Naval & Military Club ** Rickmansworth Golf Club ** Hertford Beer Festival ** Docklands Private Members Club ** Chelmsford Conservative Club ** Chelwater RBL

Essex Classic Car Show ** Bengeo Village Club ** Paddington Social Club ** Southend Bowls Club ** Braintree Day Centre

Stansted Abbotts Village Club ** Hatfield Social Club ** Il Vicolino's Southend ** Dartford Conservative Club

Glaxo Members Club ** Waltham Abbey RBL **

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