Jim Kelleher - Classical Guitarist Professional Classical/Acoustic solo guitarist

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Description Price
Solo classical guitar - 1 hour booking (e.g. civil wedding ceremony)£180
Solo classical guitar - 1.5 hour booking (e.g. drinks reception)£190
Solo classical guitar - 2.5 hour booking (e.g. civil ceremony & drinks reception at the same venue)£260
Prices based upon 1 hour travel from GU12 (excluding Central London). Discounts available for multiple bookings / residencies. Please get in touch for an accurate quotation as location and timings, including overall time at venue, may affect the final price.

About / Biography

Based in Surrey, I am a professional musician with over 25 years' experience performing at weddings and private events. My repertoire spans over four centuries of music covering Renaissance, traditional, Baroque, Spanish, Celtic and contemporary classical, performed on a unique 10-string classical guitar, known as a decacorde. I tailor my repertoire to suit individual preferences and am always happy to offer assistance and advice in selecting the perfect music for the occasion. My repertoire is perfectly suited to wedding ceremonies, drinks receptions, corporate events, banquets, house concerts, restaurants and hotels. Basically, anywhere where a traditional, relaxed musical atmosphere is required. It's worth noting that I don't cover modern pop, rock and jazz styles..

An extensive repertoire means that I can play for up to 3.5 hours without repetition, creating a beautiful, sensitive and balanced musical ambience.

Recent clients include the World Scout Foundation, the Swedish Royal Family, Surrey Police, RBS and Magdalen College Oxford. I have performed at many of the top London hotels and wedding venues including The Dorchester, The Langham, Mandarin Oriental, The Hilton Group, The Four Seasons Group, The Ashmolean Museum, The Great Eastern and The Commonwealth Club, as well as venues throughout the south including The Lainston, Hampton Court, Pennyhill Park, Goodwood, Runnymede, Farnham Castle, Wiston House, Windsor Guildhall, Nymans, Lulworth Castle, Brighton Pavilion, Loseley House, Orleans House, Oxford Botanic Gardens, Cain Manor, Northbrook Park, Ramster Hall, Fitzleroi Barn and Rivervale Barn.

Please get in touch with as much information about your event as possible and I will be happy to discuss your requirements.

Jim

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There are currently 15 user ratings for Jim Kelleher - Classical Guitarist

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Aldershot, Hampshire

Will travel up to 100 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 100 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 40 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.

Adagio - Albinoni

Adagio (Concierto de Aranjuez) - Rodrigo

Air (on the G string) – Bach

And I Love Her - Lennon / McCartney

By Candlelight – Andrew York

Canon in D - Pachelbel

Cavatina - Myers

Classical Gas - Williams

Divenire - Einaudi

Fields of Gold - Sting

Glasgow Theme (Love Actually) - Armstrong

Harry’s Game - Clannad

Here Comes the Sun - Harrison

I Giorni – Einaudi

Jupiter (The Planets) - Holst

Lagrima – Tarrega

Largo (Lute Concerto in D) – Vivaldi

Largo (Winter, The Four Seasons) – Vivaldi

May It Be (Lord of the Rings) – Enya

Milonga - Cardoso

Nimrod (Enigma Variations) - Elgar

Over the Rainbow – Arlen/Harburg

Prelude in C (Ave Maria) – Bach

Prelude in D (Cello Suite #1) - Bach

Romanza - Anonymous

Scarborough Fair - Trad. English

Si Bheag Si Mhor – O’Carolan

Something - Harrison

The Arran Boat Song - Trad. Scottish

The Mission (Nella Fantasia) – Morricone

The Skye Boat Song - Trad. Scottish

The Wind of Change – Acoustic Alchemy

Toccata Arpeggiata - Kapsberger

Torija - Torroba

Trumpet Voluntary – Clarke

Watermark - Enya

Wild Mountain Thyme - Trad. Scottish

Wonderful World - Armstrong

Zadok the Priest (Coronation Anthem) – Handel

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

A chair without arms and the occasional cup of coffee!
Classical guitar is surprisingly quiet, so I usually use amplification to gently lift the sound. When mains power isn't available, such as outdoor ceremonies, I have battery powered equipment.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Sound equipment provided.


What information do you require about a venue?

Accsess and parking.


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

No

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Setup: 30 minutes
Performance: From 1 hour to 3.5 hours
(£180 minimum for a 1 hour booking e.g. a wedding ceremony)


Are you happy to perform outside?

I'm happy to perform outside and have battery equipment. I do require shade and warm dry weather.


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

I have an extensive repertoire, but you are welcome to select pieces from it.

Recent Clients

Jim Kelleher - Classical Guitarist has performed for these clients:

The Swedish Royal Family

The World Scout Foundation

Surrey Police

Magdalen College, Oxford

The Royal Bank of Scotland

National Westminster Bank

Venues

Jim Kelleher - Classical Guitarist has performed at these venues:

The Dorchester

The Langham

Great Fosters

Mandarin Oriental

The Hilton Group

The Four Seasons Group

The Great Eastern

The Ashmolean Museum

The Commonwealth Club

Hampton Court Palace

The Lainston

Pennyhill Park

Goodwood

The Runnymede

Farnham Castle

Wiston House

Windsor Guildhall

Lulworth Castle

Brighton Pavilion,

Loseley House

Orleans House

Wiston House

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Funeral / Memorial

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Religious Event

Genres:

Classical

Traditional Irish Folk

Traditional Scottish Folk

Features:

PAT tested

Instrumental

Can provide battery amplifier

Public liability insurance

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