The Smiling Guitarist Classical and contemporary acoustic guitarist

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Price Guide

The guide prices below are for events within 20 miles of Brighton, East Sussex. Outside this area extra travel expenses will apply. Please get in touch for an accurate quote.
Wedding Ceremony: from £350
Includes playing for around 20 mins as guests are seated, a song for the processional, 2-3 songs for the signing of the register and a song for the recessional and special requests are welcomed.
Drinks reception: from £465
Up to 2 hours
Wedding Ceremony + Drinks Reception: from £666
Extra fee added for travel dependant on location. Trade and corporate events might vary. I can be flexible depending on the event.
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About / Biography

Duncan is a Brighton based solo fingerstyle guitarist who plays a wide variety of instrumental arrangements of well-known songs, ranging from 1950s classics to modern day chart hits. As a polished, professional, self contained act, Duncan adds the perfect ambiance to any event, including weddings, corporate, parties and functions. His repertoire covers many genres and with an inexhaustible knowledge of music, new and old, he can provide a bespoke combination of classical and contemporary styles. With so much variety to his repertoire he really can provide something for everyone. In addition to his fingerstyle arrangements, Duncan also used a loop pedal which enables him to make fuller sounding, upbeat tracks and improvisations.

He has a vast experience in the the music industry as a performer, teacher, composer and session musician. He has played at some of the best wedding venues in the country, as well as in some of the UK's most iconic buildings including London's Gherkin and O2 arena. He also has experience playing abroad, including contracts with award winning cruise liners. As well as playing solo, Duncan has worked with some of the best bands in the South and has supported some legendary artists including the Brand New Heavies and Californian Funk masters Breakestra.

Duncan uses top-quality equipment to provide the best sound and has a variety of different setups for all audience sizes. All of his equipment is PAT tested, and he has Public Liability Insurance. He is always willing to personalise his sets around your requirements and loves to learn special requests. He also performs as part of an acoustic duo so can provide a vocalist when requested. Based in the South-East, Duncan can travel UK wide and internationally on request.

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AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Brighton, East Sussex

Will travel up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 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.

Pop/Rock 21st Century

Mamma Mia - Abba

Say a little prayer - Aretha Franklin

At last - Aretha Franklin

As long as you love me - Backstreet Boys

Stand by me - Ben E King

Lean on me - Bill Withers

Lovely Day - Bill Withers

Love really hurst without you - Billy Ocean

Blowing in the wind - Bob Dylan

Redemption Song - Bob Marley

Dancing in the dark - Bruce Springsteen

You’ve got a friend - Carole King

Father and son - Cat Stevens

Dance Magic Dance - David Bowie

Que sera sera - Doris Day

Can you feel the love tonight - Elton John

Candle in the wind - Elton John

Sorry seems to be the hardest word - Elton John

Your song - Elton John

Signe - Eric Clapton

Tears in heaven - Eric Clapton

Wonderful tonight - Eric Clapton

At last - Eta James

Autumn Leaves - Eva Cassidy

Fields of gold - Eva Cassidy

People get ready - Eva Cassidy

Somewhere over the rainbow - Eva Cassidy

Time after time - Eva Cassidy

More than words - Extreme

She drives me crazy - Fine Young Cannibals

Landslide - Fleetwood Mac

Careless whisper - George Michael

I will survive - Gloria Gaynor

Higher & Higher - Jackie Wilson

I want you back - Jackson 5

Hey Joe - Jimmy Hendrix

Imagine - John Lennon

I walk the line - Johnny Cash

Hurt - Johnny Cash

Any way you want it - Journey

Knights in white satin - Justin Hayward

What a wonderful world - Louis Armstrong

Papa don’t preach - Madonna

I would do anything for love - Meatloaf

Human Nature - Michael Jackson

The way you make me feel - Michael Jackson

Smells like teen spirit - Nirvana

Smells like Billie Jean - Nirvana / Michael Jackson Mash up

Don’t look back in anger - Oasis

The Boxer - Paul Simon

You can call me Al - Paul Simon

Streets of London - Ralph McTell

You’ve got a friend in me - Randy Newman

Dedicated follower of fashion - Ray Davis

When you say nothing at all - Ronan Keating

Signed sealed delivered - Stevie Wonder

Isn’t she lovely - Stevie Wonder

Fields of gold - Sting

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

2 x power socket required.
Parking space required.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

40 min setup time.
Varying performance times available including
1 hour
Up to 2 hours
Up to 3 hours
Up to 4 hours
(short break required after each hour)
Please contact me for more information on a specific requirement.

Recent Clients

The Smiling Guitarist has performed for these clients:

Horsted Place, Uckfield

Brighton Racecourse

The Grand, Brighton

Layer Marney Tower, Colchester

Heist Bar, Brighton

Leez Priory, Chelmsford

Pelham House, Lewes

The Hartington, Brighton

Henley Regatta

Sheraton Park Lane Hotel, London

The Gherkin, London

Turkey Mill, Kent

Maison Talbooth, Dedham

The Quadrant, Brighton

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