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About BIG SKIES

Lively acoustic country/folk rock/Americana covers duo specialising in vocal harmonies. Great entertainment for weddings, parties, festivals

Acoustic duo

Nottingham

Public liability insurance of £10 million

Susie and Steve are two Nottingham musicians who have been performing in and around Nottingham for many years, both as soloists and duo members. Experienced in performing at different venues and functions such as festivals, weddings, private functions and parties. Great audience rapport. Popular country/folk rock covers to get everyone singing along and dancing. 4 or 5 piece band also available.

BIG SKIES

4.9 out of 5

23 verified reviews

Satisfaction

4.9

Professionalism

4.9

Communication

4.8

Punctuality

4.8

BIG SKIES's Reviews

4.8 out of 5

We loved having Big Skies for my wife’s 40th country party, they had great song selection that everyone enjoyed! All ages dancing and singing. Thanks guys you made our party very memorable.

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2 months ago

Thanks for the lovely review Jon. It was a pleasure to play at your wife's birthday party. Thanks for booking us.

5 out of 5

Big Skies were great. They arrived on time and were helpfully flexible with the start time and breaks to fit around other actives. They played great music! Both of the artists are lovely people and I would;dl recommend them

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3 months ago

Thanks for your lovely review Rob!

5 out of 5

Big Skies were fabulous for my afternoon/evening garden party. They arrived on time & set themselves up with no fuss at all and did 2 really good sets. The music was great and really got the party going, creating a great atmosphere. Our guests have been raving about them too. I would highly recommend this talented pair. Thank you guys x

Reply from BIG SKIES

4 months ago

Thank you so much Jo for the wonderful review. It was an absolute pleasure to perform for you and your lovely guests. We are so pleased you enjoyed it. Many thanks for booking us x

5 out of 5

What a fantastic duo Susie & Steve are and 2 brilliant sets provided, which had the audience up and dancing. They even accommodated some special requests I had, rehearsing quickly and then performing on the night. They even accommodated some changes to the timings, which was great and still delivered familiar and great quality songs. I would have absolutely no hesitation in hiring them again. Thank you so much Susie & Steve🎶🎸💃😎

Reply from BIG SKIES

5 months ago

Thank you so much Mike for your great review. It was an absolute pleasure performing for you and your lovely guests. It was a fantastic party. Thanks for booking us! Hope to see you again 😊

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5 out of 5

I booked Susie and Steve for my wife's surprise 50th party with around 130 guests. They were brilliant! Performed 2 sets at the time we needed. Got people up and dancing (always difficult) and some guests even took their number to book again. Great people - GREAT NIGHT! Thanks BigSkies :-) (10 / 10)

5 out of 5

We had a great night. A real treat, such talented people. We only went in for one drink and stayed for four. 😍 Thank you.

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BIG SKIES's Song list

I walk the Line - Johnny Cash

Jackson - Johnny Cash and June Carter

Jolene - Dolly Parton

Islands in the Stream - Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers

Mozambique - Bob Dylan

Oh Sister - Bob Dylan

Homeward Bound - Simon and Garfunkel

Sound of Silence - Simon and Garfunkel

Cecilia - Simon and Garfunkel

Rhiannon - Fleetwood Mac

Dreams - Fleetwood Mac

Who's Gonna Shoe Your Pretty Little Feet - Trad folk

The Cuckoo - Trad folk

I'm so Lonesome I Could Cry - Hank Williams

Wagon Wheel- Darius Ruckus

Wild World - Cat Stevens

The Weight- The Band

Lean on Me - Bill Withers

One Love - Bob Marley

Three Little Birds - Bob Marley

Turn, Turn, Turn - The Byrds

Long Time Gone - Beverley Bros

Til I Kissed Ya - Everley Bros

The Willow Garden - Everley Bros

Sweet Home Alabama - Lynryd Skynryd

Country Roads - John Denver

Big Yellow Taxi - Joni Mitchell

When You're Gone - Bryan Adams and Mel C

That don't Impress Me Much - Shania Twain

Ooh La La - The Faces

Heart of Gold - Neil Young

Old Man - Neil Young

If I Were a Carpenter - Tim Hardin

I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry - Hank Williams

Roving Gambler -Trad folk

I Got You Babe - Sonny and Cher

Across The Universe - The Beatles

Help - The Beatles

Blackbird - The Beatles

Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles

Love Hurts - Gram Parsons

Big Iron - Marty Robbins

Valerie - Amy Winehouse

You're The One That I Want - Country version

Take the Weather With You - Crowded House

Those Were The Days - Mary Hopkin

Volcano - Damien Rice

California Dreamin - Mamas and Papas

Battle of Evermore - Led Zeppelin

Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd

Gonna Be - Proclaimers

Dirty Old Town - The Pogues

Proud Mary - Tina Turner

Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison

Suspicious Minds - Elvis

These Boots are made for Walking - Nancy Sinatra

Wild Rover - Dubliners

Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol

Stuck in the Middle - Stealers Wheel

Dirty Old Town - The Pogues

Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen

Falling Slowly - Glen Hansard

Don't Look Back in Anger - Oasis

You Can Close Your Eyes - James Taylor/Carly Simon

Wiser Time - Black Crowes

BIG SKIES's Prices

Last updated: 2025

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£330
Up to 2 hours	£445
Up to 3 hours	£550

Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

Yes, we can provide duo with guitar, mandolin/percussion up to a 5 piece band including electric guitar, bass and drums.

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

We are happy to be flexible and will always try and accommodate any changes.

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

Yes, we can happily provide this free between sets. We can offer a DJ service after the final set until the venue closes for an additional £100.

How much time do you need to set up?

Duo takes 20 mins to set up. Full 5 piece takes approx an hour.

Can you roam around while you perform?

No, our performance doesn't lend itself to roaming around.

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

Yes, we are happy for you to have a say in what we play.

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

Yes.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

We might be able to learn a song request, we are happy to chat about this, if we think it's something we can do, we can learn it for an additional £50.

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Great song choices, fantastic harmonies with voices blending beautifully together. Audience rapport and authentic country sound.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Mostly pubs and bars. Have performed at open air festivals and larger venues.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Simon and Garfunkel, Everley Bros, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Dolly Parton, Gram Parsons, Hank Williams...

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

Norfolk folk/country festival

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Country, Folk rock, Folk, Bluegrass, Pop, Acoustic, Americana, Covers, Rock, Classic rock, Pop rock

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Acoustic duo, Country band, Folk band, Americana band

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