I play and sing versions of pop songs, jazz standards and evergreens - whatever seems suitable for the audience I'm entertaining. I create a mellow atmosphere which is subtle enough for people to be able to carry on their conversations, but that rewards listeners with musicality if they wish to 'tune in'. I have a repertoire of about 400 pieces, but am happy to add to it if there are favourites the client wants to request - if I can learn them, I will! I have been doing this for a while, and so I am well accustomed to adapting to what is needed, and picking up on the mood of a room.
I have performed in the London Park Lane Hilton, The Dorchester, Cafe Royal, Claridges, Annabel's, as well as venues abroad such as Casino Divonne, Maxim Geneva and Ballymaloe House.
I have also had a lot of experience entertaining people, and so, if the audience is in the mood to participate, I can go with it and have some fun!
Based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Cherry Pink
Perfect Day
Sway
Look Back in Anger
Moondance
Desafinado
September
With Or Without You
Smooth Operator
Dancin’ in the Moonlight
That’s Amore
Paper Moon
Happy
Song for my Father
Rehab
Cielito Lindo
Carey
Blue Moon
It’s A Wild World
Walk On By
Lullabye of Birdland
Cecilia
Roxanne
At 17
Fast Car
Get Lucky
Happy Together
A Case of You
Cavatina
Billie Jean
Michelle
Dancing Queen
Arrividerci Roma
Moon River
Wonderful Tonight
Starman
Hallelujah
Danny Boy
Annie’s Song
Hotel California
Read My Mind
Sherry Baby
La Mer
More Than Words
Somewhere Only We…
Besame Mucho
Fernando
Dancing Queen
Time After Time
One
Fields of Gold
Here Comes The Sun
Falling Slowly
Ain’t Nobody
Every Breath…
Cannonball
May You Never
River
Weather With You
South of the Border
Moonshadow
Guantanamera
A chair and a power point!
Small amp for solo guitar, and a larger PA for larger audiences
Just the address
Not usually
Lots of great venues - the Savoy, London was particularly impressive
Too many to list
Started gigging in pubs at 16, gigged abroad (France, Switzerland, Middle-East) and was performing in London five-star hotels by my mid-twenties
I like playing at wedding ceremonies - I get to be part of some very happy and romantic moments
Setup takes me 5-10 minutes, and I'm comfortable doing a 2 hour set without a break
In general, yes, but with some shelter/shade
Happy to take requests and learn any music I do n't already know (if I can!)
Professional, empathetic and in tune with the event
All my clients are private, so I won't list names
London Park Lane Hilton
Dorchester
Claridges
The Savoy
Annabel's
Cafe Royal
Casino Divonne
Maxim's Geneva
Hazyland Basel
Flying Carpet, Amman
Ballymaloe House, Cork
Farmgate Cafe, Cork