Tim Wakefield Sweet country blues.

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Tim Wakefield sings sweet country blues, with electric slide, glittering harmonica and driving stomp. Tim captures the spirit of Americana, igniting audiences with his lovingly curated repertoire, and compelling storytelling.

His notable performances include Shambala Festival, Boomtown Festival and Peace in the Park in his hometown of Sheffield, UK.

‘Authentic, raw, and incredibly talented. With his inspiring guitar work and a voice that sounds traditional yet fresh. Tim is one of the best on the scene today!’

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10 / 101

Location

Based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Will travel up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 10 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.

Proud Mary - Creedence Clearwater Revival

City of New Orleans - Willie Nelson

Ramblin' Man - Allman Brothers

(Take Me Home) Country Roads - John Denver

Hoochie Coochie Man - Willie Dixon

Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price

She Thinks I Still Care - George Jones

Don't Think Twice It's Alright - Bob Dylan

Fulsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash

Ripple - Grateful Dead

Drift Away - Dobie Gray

Nuevo Laredo - Sir Douglas Quintet

Little Old Wine Drinker Me - Charlie Walker

Cross the Brazos at Waco - Billy Walker

The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down - The Band

What Made Milwaukee Famous - Jerry Lee Lewis

Dixie Chicken - Little Feat

Is Anybody Goin To San Antone? - Doug Sahm and his Band

A Song For You - Gram Parsons

Out On The Weekend - Neil Young

Hickory Wind - The Byrds

Sin City - Gram Parsons

Doggone My Soul (How I Love Them Old Songs) - Mickey Newbury

Old Flames Can't Hold a Candle to You - Osborne Brothers

Tore Down - Freddie King

The Weight - The Band

Revival - New Grass Revival

Cold Cold Heart - Hank Williams

Cold Jordan - Ralph Stanley/The Stanley Brothers

Midnight Special - Leadbelly/Creedence

Six Days On The Road - Dave Dudley

One More Love Song - Leon Russell

I Wish It Would Rain - The Temptations

You Angel You - Bob Dylan

Man In Me- Bob Dylan

Life's Greatest Fool - Gene Clarke

Tore Down - Freddie King

Lakes of Pontchartrain - Various

Tomorrow is a Long Time - Bob Dylan

I Know One - Charlie Pride

Farther Along - The Flying Burrito Brothers

Crazy Heart - Hank Williams

To Love Somebody - Nina Simone/Bee Gees

Way Downtown - Doc Watson

Cash On the Barrelhead - Gram Parsons

Flowers On the Wall - Statler Brothers

Streets of Baltimore - Gram Parsons

Crystal Chandeliers - Charlie Pride

Image of Me - Charlie Pride

Oh Mary Don't You Weep - Various

Eyes On the Prize - Pete Seeger/Bruce Springsteen

Maggie's Farm - Bob Dylan

It Takes a Lot to Laugh (It Takes a Train To Cry) - Bob Dylan

Me and Bobby McGee - Janis Joplin

We've Got To Get Ourselves Together - Delaney and Bonnie

Country Roads - John Denver

If The Drinking Don't Kill Me - George Jones

He Stopped Loving Her Today - George Jones

What's So Fair About Farewell - Jerry Lee Lewis

Another Place Another Time - Jerry Lee Lewis

Apples Dipped in Candy - Mickey Newbury

Still Feelin Blue - Gram Parsons

I Am a Pilgrim - The Byrds

Beautiful Texas Sunshine - Doug Sahm

Be Real - Doug Sahm

Jambalaya - Hank Williams

Shutters and Boards - Charlie Pride

Willin' - Little Feat

Cripple Creek - The Band

Ophelia - The Band

Will The Circle Be Unbroken - Traditional

Return of the Grievous Angel - Gram Parsons

In My Hour of Darkness - Gram Parsons

I Can't Dance - Gram Parsons

Big Mouth Blues - Gram Parsons

You Ain't Goin' Nowhere - The Byrds

When I Paint My Masterpiece - Bob Dylan and the Band

Ghetto - Delaney and Bonnie

Long Black Veil - The Band

Mansion On the Hill - Hank WIlliams

My Bucket's Got a Hole In It - Hank WIlliams

Baby We're Really In Love - Hank WIlliams

Angel Band - Stanley Brothers

Man of Constant Sorrow - Soggy Bottom Boys

If You Ever Get To Houston Look Me Down - Mickey Newbury

Stand By Me - Ben E. King

Cry To Me - Solomon Burke

Texas Me - Doug Sahm

Bad Moon Rising - Creedence Clearwater Revival

Move It On Over - Hank Williams

Back Home Again - John Denver

Concrete Jungle - Bob Marley

Redemption Song - Bob Marley

Honky Tonk Blues - Hank Williams

New Speedway Boogie - Grateful Dead

Something You Got - Fats Domino

Trouble In Mind - Various

Down By the Riverside - Traditional

Rose of My Heart - Johnny Cash

Blueberry Hill - Fats Domino

The Wild Side of Life - Hank Williams

Different Kind of Flower - Bobby Flores

Country Girl - Bobby Flores

Who Will Be the First To Say I Told You So - Bobby Flores

Darkness on the Face of the Earth - Willie Nelson

Wedding Bells - Hank Williams

Nine To Five - Dolly Parton

God Knows I Love You - Delany and Bonnie

Drug Store Truck Driving Man - The Byrds

Above and Beyond - Buck Owens

Tenessee Waltz - Patry Cline

Rollin in My Sweet Baby's Arms - Buck Owens

Rough and Rocky Road - Hank Wilson

Columbus Stockade Blues - Hank Wilson

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

I only need a small space as a solo artist, but will need to negotiate if you want a duo, three or four piece.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

I can provide sound equipment.


What information do you require about a venue?

It helps me to know the right place to load in my equipment and information about parking. I also need to be informed if there’s a sound limiter in the venue.


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

I can provide a curated Spotify/DJ service between sets of on-brand music.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The biggest venue was probably the Octagon Centre in Sheffield, but the most fun was probably the double header in Amsterdam with the nine-piece party band.


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

Hard to blame one person. Let's try Gram Parsons. He's my favourite. My fave song of his is A Song For You, and this may be the greatest song of all time, but there's some pretty tough competition. I personally love Six Days On the Road too.


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

I put together a band for my school leaver's do in 1996, and then got one another together in 1999. I started live gigging at The Boardwalk in Sheffield when my band were headlining there. I've put together a few bands since then.


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

I've played my fair share of weddings and funerals. Celebrations of any kind are probably the best, but it's also been an honour to play in memorial of someone who loved the same kind of music.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

I can set up in a hour. I can perform two sets of around 45 -60 mins.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes.


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

I may be willing to learn a song if it is classic country/blues. I'm afraid I'm not much of a fan of modern music, and if I don't like it, I can't memorise it.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Upbeat, joyous, happy music.

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Recording Session

Genres:

1950s Music

1960s Music

1970s Music

Bluegrass

Blues

Gospel

Originals

Country

Acoustic

Covers

Soul

Rock 'n' Roll

Features:

100% acoustic (no power)

Will travel internationally

PA / sound system included

Male vocalist

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