| Description | Price |
| 1 x 1 hour set | £100 |
| 2 x 45 minute sets | £150 |
| 3 x 45 minute sets | £225 |
| Open mic host | £150 |
| 2 x 1 hour sets | £200 |
I recently retired and now focus on performing a warm, enjoyable set of classic hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s for care homes, restaurants, private events and community occasions.
My repertoire includes well-loved songs by artists such as Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Buddy Holly, Cliff Richard, The Platters and many more — from relaxed ballads to upbeat favourites that people know and love to sing along to.
I perform as a solo singer and guitarist, and I also incorporate harmonica into selected songs, adding another dimension to my live performances. My set includes a wide variety of genres, from rock ‘n’ roll, country and folk to blues, reggae and pop.
I aim to create a friendly atmosphere with familiar music, whether that means gentle background entertainment for dining venues or a lively nostalgic singalong for residents, guests and audiences.
I provide a reliable, personable and professional solo performance, ideal for venues where warmth, nostalgia and connection with the audience matter.
I enjoying travelling around England with my guitar and harmonica and discovering new places to perform.
I’m happy to consider bookings outside my usual area and can be flexible with dates and travelling, particularly for advance bookings. If you have an event further afield, please get in touch and I’ll be happy to discuss it.
Based in Manchester, Greater Manchester
= areas covered (up to 75 miles)
= free travel (up to 75 miles)
Cry to me by Solomon Burke
I’m a believer by The Monkeys
Blowing in the wind by Bob Dylan (guitar plus harmonica)
Crocodile rock by Elton John
Dream baby by Roy Orbison
Return to sender by Elvis Presley
One Love by Bob Marley
Sea of Love by John Philip Baptiste
Be my baby by the Ronettes
Folsom prison blues by Johnny Cash (Guitar plus harmonica) (reggae style)
Dream lover by Bobby Darin
Brown eyed girl by Van Morrison
My girl by The Temptations
Stand by me by Ben E king
Mark the knife by Bobby Darin
All I have to do is dream by the Everly Brothers
Three steps to heaven by Eddie Cochran
The midnight special by Creedence Clearwater Revival (Guitar plus harmonica) (reggae style)
Blue eyes crying in the rain by Willie Nelson
King of the Road by Roger Miller
Three little birds by Bob Marley
Will you love me tomorrow by the Shirelles
Going up the country by Canned Heat (guitar plus harmonica) (reggae style)
The young ones by Cliff Richards
Sitting on the dock of the Bay by Otis Redding
Love is in the air by John Paul Young
Ghost riders in the sky by Johnny Cash (Guitar plus harmonica)
Save the last dance for me by the drifters
No particular place to go by Chuck Berry
Good night Irene by Lead Belly (Guitar plus harmonica) (reggae style)
The sound of silence by Simon & Garfunkel
That’s life by Frank Sinatra
Can’t help falling in love with you by Elvis Presley (reggae style)
Run around Sue, by Dion
Up on the roof by the drifters
Rivers of Babylon by the Melodians
Dirty old town by Ewan McCall/The Pogues(guitar plus harmonica)
Poetry in motion by Jonny Tillotson
House of the rising Sun by the animals (reggae style)
The Great pretender by the platters
In dreams by Roy Orbison
Where ever I lay my hat by Marvin Gaye
It ain’t me, babe by Bob Dylan
Oh Carol by Neil Sedaka
Johnny be good by Chuck Berry (Guitar plus harmonica)
Stuck on you by Elvis Presley
Only you by the platters
I will need a performance space of 2 m
Yes, I provide sound but not lighting
Will there be parking available for unloading?
Yes, I can provide a Spotify DJ service before and between sets
The garden bar and restaurant in my hometown of Chorlton
Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Willie Nelson, Bob Marley, lead belly, Leonard cohen
I am just starting out after seven years of learning Guitar and Singing the last three years I’ve spent at open mics and I have recently given a professional gig at the last open mic I performed in a bar restaurant in Chorlton , Manchester
I love to sing and play my guitar anywhere I am made to feel welcome
I provide all my own professional sound equipment
I normally arrive 30 minutes before the performance to give myself time to set up. I normally do 2 x 45 minutes or 2 x 1hour sets or 3×45 minutes sets
I’m happy to play outside providing there is shade and a flat level surface
I am happy to learn a specific song before the event but I usually limit this to 5 songs
I am often told I have a lovely calming voice
The garden bar and restaurant, Chorlton, M21
The sale in sale Manchester
Peaky Blinders Manchester City Centre
Prince of Wales Glossop
The Brooklyn’s Brooklyn’s sale, Manchester
The Deansgate Manchester City Centre
Saison wine bar, Burton Road, Didsbury, M20
Willow bank care Home Bradford
The old paint pot salford
Droylsden Conservative club Droylsden
Didsbury cricket club Didsbury Manchester
The blossoms Stockport
Blockbuster Oldham Street Manchester City Centre
Wedding
Birthday Party
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Funeral / Memorial
Wedding Proposal
Concert
Recording Session
Cruise
Charity Event
Theatre Show
Christmas Party
New Year's Eve
Folk
Bluegrass
Traditional English Folk
Country
Acoustic
Covers
R&B
Vintage
Rock
Rock 'n' Roll
Can provide battery amplifier
Public liability insurance
Male vocalist
PAT tested
Will travel internationally
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