James Benson Professional singer and guitarist covering all the hits and anthems

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Price Guide

The guide prices below are for events within 20 miles of Bristol, Bristol. Outside this area extra travel expenses will apply. Please get in touch for an accurate quote.
2x45 minute sets
Public Gigs: £285
Birthday Party, Hen Party, etc.: £355
Corporate Events: £391
Weddings
Please enquire for the part of the day you would like
Base Price: from £415
Performance with DJ Playlist Service
Taking requests and playing tunes through the PA system): from £440
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About / Biography

From playing in pubs and local hostelries all around Cornwall and beyond to some of the best venues around, nothing looks to be standing in the way of this rising star from the sunny South-West. Taking well-loved anthems such as 'Country Roads', 'Don't Look Back In Anger' and more, whilst adding his own unique, uplifting, feel-good style. Along with an engaging presence and captivating performance from start to finish, you can expect to sing until you're hoarse and dance into the early hours...

James has your event covered, with a comprehensive setlist, from a range of genres and artists; pop, country, rock, folk and much, much more.

You're getting a reassuringly high-quality, professional entertainer for your event. James has a wealth of experience performing at weddings, festivals, corporate events, private events and more throughout Cornwall and the South-West over the last five years. He has performed in Cornwall, Devon, Bristol, London, Manchester, Scotland, Birmingham and has even been spotted over in Nashville, Tennessee, too.

When booking James, your mind will be put at ease knowing that you will be working with a polite, professional and welcoming musician throughout. From the first handshake to the final wave goodbye at the end of the night.

Lineup: Soloist - Vocalist with Acoustic Guitar, Stomp Box and other effects pedals.

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10 / 101

Location

Based in Bristol, Bristol

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.

Superstition - Stevie Wonder

You're Still The One - Shania Twain

If I Ain't Got You - Alicia Keys

Valerie - Amy Winehouse

Everybody Wants To Rule The World - Tears For Fears

Should I Stay or Should I Go - The Clash

Dancing Queen - ABBA

Dream Catch Me - Newton Faulkner

Take It Easy - The Eagles

Delilah - Tom Jones

I'm A Believer - Smash Mouth

Best Friend - Queen

Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen

Dakota - Stereophonics

I'll Be There For You - The Rembrandts

500 Miles - The Proclaimers

Sex On Fire - Kings of Leon

Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison

Wagon Wheel - Darius Rucker

Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond

Country Roads - John Denver

Don't Look Back In Anger - Oasis

I'm A Believer - Smash Mouth

Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd

She Moves In Her Own Way - The Kooks

The Gambler - Kenny Rogers

Jolene - Dolly Parton

Houndog - Elvis Presley

Blame It On Me - George Ezra

Zombie - The Cranberries

Stick Season - Noah Kahan

Iris - Goo Goo Dolls

Love Story - Taylor Swift

Dancing in the Dark - Bruce Springsteen

A Little Respect - Erasure

My Brightside - The Killers

Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus

Summer of '69 - Bryan Adams

Don't You Want Me - Human League

Dreams - Fleetwood Mac

Amarillo - Tony Christie

Riptide - Vance Joy

Half The World Away - Oasis

Sweet Child Of Mine - Guns N' Roses

Yellow - Coldplay

Rule The World - Take That

...and many more...

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Just a plug socket that I can run the equipment from.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes, I'm completely self contained. I bring my own PA system to all of my gigs.


What information do you require about a venue?

I would need to know any directions that will help me find the venue and find the right place to load in the equipment.


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

Yes, I'm happy to play music from Spotify before, after and between the sets. I'm happy to choose the music myself or let the client choose the music. Happy to also take requests on the day.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Arrival: 1 hour before the performance


Are you happy to perform outside?

I'm happy to play outside but I ask for shade, a flat level surface and a power supply close to the performance area.


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

The clients are able to have as much involvement with the choosing of the setlist as they wish.

Recent Clients

James Benson has performed for these clients:

The WOCA Awards

Venues

James Benson has performed at these venues:

Sterts Theatre (Cornwall)

The Eden Project (Cornwall)

Tortworth Court

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Concert

Recording Session

Virtual Event

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

Folk

Folk Rock

Country

Pop

Acoustic

Covers

Features:

PAT tested

100% acoustic (no power)

Public liability insurance

DJ / background music options

Will travel internationally

PA / sound system included

Male vocalist

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