Diana de Cabarrus Solo singer/guitarist performing much loved pop, rock and jazz material

Main band photo
Contact Now
Watch / Listen

Gallery

Price Guide

Description Price
Solo guitar/vocals 45 minutes set locally£120
Solo guitar/vocals 2 x 45 minute set in London£180
Solo guitar/vocals 2 x 45 mins set in London - I bring small PA£210
Solo guitar/vocals 2 x 45/50 minute sets£210
Solo guitar/vocals 2 x 50 minute sets with Bose L7 PA£240

About / Biography

Eclectic, diverse sets of great pop, jazz, country, blues and soul tunes delivered with gusto. Instrumentals & covers to enliven any event.

Diana de Cabarrus is a passionate and versatile singer, guitarist and songwriter whose career has spanned original releases, live sessions, theatre, and countless joyful performances across the UK and beyond.

Her performing highlights reflect a spirit of collaboration and fun: sharing a stage with Michael Palin to perform a Monty Python classic, leading mass busking sessions at the Edinburgh Fringe, and recording live sessions on BBC 6 Music with the legendary Tom Robinson. Diana has also worked in theatre and pantomime, and collaborated with outstanding musicians in London, Edinburgh, and the USA.

Whether she's playing to an intimate audience in a care home or leading a sing-along in a packed festival crowd, Diana brings warmth, energy, and joy to every performance.

Reviews (5)

There are currently 5 user ratings for Diana de Cabarrus

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in West London

Will travel up to 70 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 70 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 5 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 sample

Wagon Wheel - Old Crow Medecine Show

Green Green Grass George Ezra

I Can See Clearly - Jimmy Cliff

Killing me Softly Roberta Flack

Dock of the bay Otis Redding

Be My Baby Ronettes

Proud Mary Tina Tuner

Feeling Good Nina Simone

Dream a little dream Doris Day

Summer of 69 Bryan Adams

A Message To You Rudy The Specials

Happy Pharrell

Wonderwall Oasis

Mr Blue Sky ELO

Basket Case Green day

Sunny Afternoon The Kinks

Life by the drop Doyle Bramhall

Take Me To The River The Commitments

Heard It Through The Grapevine Marvin Gaye (Whitfield/Strong)

Breakfast At Tiffany's Deep Blue Something

Can't Let Go - Lucinda Williams

Someone You Loved - Lewis Capaldi

Stuck In The Middle With You - Stealers Wheels

Tender - Blur

Superstition - Stevie Wonder

Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder

Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen

The Day We Caught The Train - Ocean Colour Scene

Hey There Delilah - Plain White Tees

Hey Jude - The Beatles

Country/Folk sample

Country Roads - John Denver

9 to 5 - Dolly Parton

Those Memories - Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris

Ring of Fire - June Carter

Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash

American Pie - Don McLean

Fire & Rain James Taylor

Jazz/Latin sample

Mack the Knife Weill-Brecht

Beautiful Love Victor Young

Summertime George Gershwin

Caravan Duke Ellington

Beyond The Sea Charles Trenet

Veinte Anos Maria Teresa Vera

El Cuarto de Tula Sergio Gonzales-Siaba

Lullaby of Birdland George Shearing

Sway Luis Demetrio

St James Infirmary Blues

St Louis Blues

Jacky Jacques Brel

Amsterdam Jacques Brel

Burns songs

Ae Fond Kiss

A Man's A Man

Ay Walkin Oh

Christmas sample

Santa Baby - Eartha Kitt

Last Christmas - Wham!

Merry Christmas - Slade

Merry Christmas Everyone - Shakin' Stevens

Let It Snow - Dean Martin

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Hugh Martin

Winter Wonderland - Bernard/Smith

White Christmas - Irving Berlin

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Performance space of about 2m x 2m. If I'm using amplificatin, a couple of sockets and a parking space.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes, I can provide a Bose L7 PA which provides amplification for spaces of about 100 people.


What information do you require about a venue?

Directions, any info about the place to load in and the point of contact.


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

Yes, I'm happy to play music from Spotify before/after/in between sets and to load playlists chosen by the client.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

I have really enjoyed festival gigs in Scotland, and a recent highlight was playing Monty Python songs with Michael Palin!


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

I've been influenced heavily by artists like David Gilmour, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Pixies, classic songwriters, but I appreciate all kinds of different music.


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

I've been performing since 2005 and have had the opportunity to play all kinds of music, 30s/40s jazz in swing orchestras, a wide range of pop and rock covers, theatre, ceilidhs, folk, and I've loved all of it.


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

I love playing wherever there's an opportunity for people to get together and have a good time!

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

30-60 minutes depending on if I'm bringing a PA.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Happy to play outside, shade is great if it's hot, I can also do roaming style performances.


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

Happy to discuss with clients, I can usually add one or two specific choices


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Reviews from recent events:
'My endorsement 100%. You leading the Idler band was just great this year - such a strong, clear voice you have, and fun with it.' Victoria Hull, Idler Festival
'Diana led a singalong at the Christmas Party - she was superb! Beautiful voice, lovely guitar and she got the whole crowd singing along - and smiling. A brilliant player, performer and singer.' Tom Hodgkinson
'Diana played at a gig in the great Hall Oundle. She was incredibly professional. Arriving early and fully prepared. She played guitar and sang and kept the whole place entertained for an hour. She has a great look and a fantastic stage presence. I would thoroughly recommend her for any event. She was easy to work with and the music was fabulous!' Geordie Douglas-Hamilton - Oundle Ball

Recent Clients

Diana de Cabarrus has performed for these clients:

Victoria Hull - The Idler

Tom Hodgkinson - The Idler

Victoria's Secret

The Infamous Grouse

Steepleton Retirement Village

St Mary's Calne

Faraday School

Aladdin at The Watford Palace Theatre

Oundle Ball

Soul In The City Events

She music Global

O'Neals Soho

Half Moon Medecine Showcase

Venues

Diana de Cabarrus has performed at these venues:

The 101

The Windmill

Victoria's Secret Oxford Circus

The Watford Palace Theatre

O'Neals Wardour Street

The Malt Whisky Society, Edinburgh

Eden Locke, Edinburgh

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh

Letham Nights

Sneaky Pete's

The Boisdale Club

The Jazz Bar

Kelburn Garden Party

The Dreel

Annesley House

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Funeral / Memorial

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Recording Session

Cruise

Virtual Event

Charity Event

Theatre Show

Burns Night

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

1960s Music

1970s Music

1980s Music

1990s Music

2000s+ Music

Folk

Blues

Latin Jazz

Christmas

Background Music

Originals

Pop

Acoustic

Covers

Motown

Vintage

Rock

Britpop

Indie

Features:

PAT tested

Instrumental

100% acoustic (no power)

Female vocalist

Public liability insurance

Will travel internationally

PA / sound system included

Contact

If you have any questions for Diana de Cabarrus or would like to make an enquiry, please click "contact now" below. You can also add this listing to your favourites and contact multiple listings at the same time.
Contact Now
View Favourites