Sci-Fi Jim Solo singer-guitarist specialising in country, blues, roots, folk and rock

A space of around 3m * 3m. One power socket and one parking space.

All sound equipment is provided. No lighting provided.

Load-in and load-out times. Setup and take-down usually take 1 hour each.

Yes - I can provide filler music before, between and after sets in broadly the same genres as my own sets.

I've played in a lot of venues over the years, of all sizes (up to and including arenas). Particular favourites include the Edinburgh Playhouse and the former Hammersmith Odeon, though I also have many small venues on my list of favourite places to play. I've supported an eclectic range of artists over the years, too, including The Strawbs, Eric Bibb, Primal Scream and Roy "Chubby" Brown (yes, really...).

I'm influenced by songwriters and instrumentalists in equal measure. I love many of the big-name writers, including Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Steve Earle, Paul Simon and Willie Nelson. Guitarists who launched me on this journey and continue to amaze and inspire include Ry Cooder, Richard Thompson, Peter Green, Jeff Beck and more. I also really appreciate great musicians on other instruments, inlcuding drummers like Jim Keltner, Stanton Moore and Jay Bellerose, and bassists such as Danny Thompson and Tony Levin.

I've been playing since my mid-teens, and have worked with a range of artists from very loud original rock bands to very quiet traditional folk musicians.

I love playing intimate venues where it's possible to build a rapport with the audience. As someone who looks beyond the typical choices (Oasis, Abba, Neil Diamond, etc.), I particularly enjoy playing for people who are curious and open-minded about music.

I usually need around an hour to set up and pack down. Most sessions run for three hours, with two short breaks, though other set lengths can be accommodated.

Yes, I can perform outside, and I have a small battery-operated setup that can be used when mains power isn't available.

There is some flexibility and I can consider requests in advance, though this would involve some discussion with the client.

Audiences and venues appreciate the quality of the musicianship and the sound, and tend to value my choice to move away from the most common covers in favour of something a little different.