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About Al O’Kane

Westcountry Gumbo from the Somerset Delta.

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Singing guitarist

Shepton Mallet

Public liability insurance of £10 million

Al O'Kane blends swampy Avalonian blues into the sound of Celtic resistance rock n roll. A mix of his own creations and the occasional cover - Al aims to please and embrace his audiences. This is “West Country Gumbo from the Somerset Delta!” “His music is a cry for action nestled into a fiery acoustic blend” Davey Ray Moor (CousteauX) Having recently completed a European tour before the pandemic, Al had also just won the Shrewsbury Folk Festival open mic competition and performed twice at the 2022 festival - selling out of CDs! Now booked for Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2024! 2020-2021 saw four self-produced releases from Al, which are available on all music providers, along with his self-titled debut album. Whether it’s a private function, wedding or pub / club gig - Al can perform solo, as a duo or with his incredible power trio. “Al is Set for BIG things” BBC Bristol.

Al O’Kane

5 out of 5

7 verified reviews

Al O’Kane's Reviews

5 out of 5

Al has been booked numerous times for the monthly Frome Independent monthly market as he always plays a fantastic set. A great mix of covers and original songs that never fails to please and entertain - highly recommended!

5 out of 5

Al O’Kane is a rare breed of guitarist - one equally accomplished solo with his acoustic, in the guise of a bluesy singer-songwriter, or kicking out the jams with his band, tearing through a set of barn-burning Rock’n’Roll! He ploughs a deep furrow of integrity and graft, and having booked him numerous times, I can attest he never fails to deliver.

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Al O’Kane's Song list

Animals - Al O’Kane

Lake of Fire - Nirvana

Skyrocket - Al O’Kane

Everlong - Foo Fighters

Fallen Star - Al O’Kane

It Helps to be in Love - Al O’Kane

Losing It - Al O’Kane

May You Never - John Martyn

Better Place - Al O’Kane

Man on the Moon - REM

Sweet Nothing - Al O’Kane

Let Me Touch You for A While - Alison Krauss & Union Station

Hunger - Al O’Kane

La Cienega Just Smiled - Ryan Adams

Energy Call - Al O’Kane

Sex and Candy - Marcy Playground

I Want Some Peace - Al O’Kane

Winter Blues - Al O’Kane

Stop Pretending - Al O’Kane

Ties That Bind - Al O’Kane

Two of Us - The Beatles

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

My originality, passion and positivity.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

I’ve performed at hundreds of venues over the years, but some that stick out in my mind are Shrewsbury Folk Festival, Ashton Court Festival, the Louisiana (Bristol), the Thekla, (Bristol), and the Union Chapel (London).

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Foo Fighters, Reef, Kula Shaker, the Levellers… to name a few!

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Glastonbury Festival.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

Let me know as soon as possible and I’ll do my best to make it work.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes, that’s fine, but it would be preferable if you brought your own iPod with a playlist you’ve created in advance for the day.

How much time do you need to set up?

At least 1.5 hours before you’d like the music to start.

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

You can let me know in advance if there’s a special song you’d like me to include (i.e. for the first dance).

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, but I don’t have lighting.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes. If you’d like a specific song then please let me know asap (at least 2 weeks before the event) and I’ll add it to the set for you!

Musicianship

Genres:

Folk rock, Folk, Originals, Americana, Rock, Alternative rock, Classic rock, Indie, Progressive rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Acoustic, Covers

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Instruments:

Singing guitarist, Guitar, Singer

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Event types:

Concert, Bar / Club / Venue event, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Recording session, Corporate event, Wedding, Virtual event, Charity event, Birthday party

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Other skills:

Arranger, Lyricist, Audio engineer, Producer, Songwriter, Sound technician, Fluent improviser, Community music worker, Animateur

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