Tom Boddison | Jazz & Classical Guitarist The Authentic Jazz and Latin Sound

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Solo Guitar Music for 2 sets of 45 minutes each with a 30 minute break in-between, totalling 90 minutes£250
Solo Guitar Music for 3 sets of 45 minutes each with a 30 minute break in-between, totalling 135 minutes£350
Wedding Ceremony and Bespoke Song Arrangement, including 30 minutes of music as guests are seated, a song of your choice arranged for your walk down the aisle, music while the register is being signed, and 15 minutes of music while guests exit£250
Services can be adjusted and changed to suit your requirements. If you'd like a different length of performance, a different number of sets, or you have any particular needs, then please just get in touch. Prices are exclusive of mileage costs, which apply to any distance over 50 miles from Telford.

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Book Tom for Your Wedding, Party, Venue or Event!

Solo fingerstyle guitarist playing a wide variety of instrumental pop, jazz and latin hits to take your wedding or party to the next level. If you're looking for a wedding musician to create a classic, romantic ambience, or if you're looking for entertainment for your party or corporate event, Tom can provide you with a performance that's fully tailored to your needs. If there's a particular sound you're going for, Tom can tailor his set to match it, and he loves to learn special requests if there's a particular song that means a lot to you.

As a full-time professional guitarist who's played everywhere from Ronnie Scott's Jazz Bar in London, to South by Southwest Festival in Texas, you're in safe hands when you book Tom for your event. Tom studied a degree in Professinal Musicianship at the British and Irish Modern Music Institute, where he studied under some of the country's best guitarists. Having worked with record labels, lectured on jazz music at University level, and travelled all over the UK to perform, you can be confident that Tom will create the perfect atmosphere for your special day.

Tom is equipped with top-of-the-range guitars and amplification, Public Liability insurance, and fully PAT tested gear. He is based in the midlands and can travel all over the UK.

"Astounding" - Justin Hawkins (The Darkness)

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Location

Based in Telford, Shropshire

Will travel up to 200 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 200 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 50 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.

Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra

Make You Feel My Love - Bob Dylan/Adele

Both Sides Now - Joni Mitchell

A Case of You - Joni Mitchell

The Girl from Ipanema - Antonio Carlos Jobim

One Note Samba - Antonio Carlos Jobim

Blue Bossa - Kenny Dorham

Something - The Beatles

All of Me - John Legend

Night and Day - Cole Porter

Minor Swing - Django Reinhardt

Nuages - Django Reinhardt

All of Me - Billie Holiday

Canon in D - Pachelbel

Various Lute Suites and Violin Partitas - Johann Sebastian Bach

Various Lute Pieces - The Chilesotti Colletion

Caprice No. 5 - Niccolo Paganini

Chitlins Con Carne - Kenny Burrell

Cherokee - Ray Noble

Caravan - Duke Ellington

Django's Castle - Django Reinhardt

Solea - Traditional Flamenco

Alegrias - Traditional Flamenco

Spanish Romance - Traditional Classical

Scrapple from the Apple - Charlie Parker

Honeysuckle Rose - Fats Waller

And many, many more. Please ask if you have special requests!

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

I require a chair or stool without arms to sit on. I require a single power socket close to the performing area, and a single parking space.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

I am completely self-contained and I bring my own amplification and leads. I do not provide lighting.


What information do you require about a venue?

I need to know the address, directions if it's hard to find or out the way, any special requirements with regards to sound (like limiters), and all relevant timings. If there is a contact person at the venue or an event organiser, then please let me know their details.


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

Due to the nature of my service, most people don't require DJ music between sets, so it is not something I provide.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

I can be setup and ready to go within 30 minutes of arrival at the venue, ensuring your event runs smoothly with no hiccups or delays. I usually play music in sets of up to 45 minutes, with breaks in between sets. In my experience this gives guests the best experience, but if you require something else then please just ask, as I am very flexible when it comes to your time requirements.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes, absolutely! I require a flat, dry, solid surface on which to play with a minimum size of 3x3 metres, a power supply close by, and, in the event of poor weather, a sufficient overhead covering to keep everything dry, or an alternative indoor location to play.


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

You are welcome to make requests from my repertoire list, and the Wedding Ceremony package includes a bespoke arrangement of a song of your choice for your walk down the aisle. This is the perfect way to make you day extra special.

If there are other requests you'd love to hear, please just get in touch and I'll talk through your requirements with you.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Previous guests would describe the performance as entertaining, classy, traditional, and relaxing. It's the ideal way to bring a touch of ambience and interest to your event, and ensure your guests have the best time they can.

Venues

Tom Boddison | Jazz & Classical Guitarist has performed at these venues:

Ronnie Scott's Jazz Bar, London

South by Southwest Festival, Texas

All Points East Festival, UK

End of the Road Festival, UK

Mosely Folk Festival, UK

The Grand Hotel Birmingham

And many more!

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Religious Event

Cruise

Christmas Party

Genres:

Classical

1920s Music

1930s Music

1940s Music

1950s Music

1960s Music

2000s+ Music

Jazz

Blues

Gypsy Jazz

Latin Jazz

Swing

Christmas

Church Music

Easy Listening

Pop

Acoustic

Covers

Brazilian

Latin

Features:

PAT tested

Instrumental

Public liability insurance

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