Singing guitarist
Ben Foulds
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About Ben
Ben Foulds is a versatile singer and guitarist, renowned for his captivating covers of popular songs from the 60s to present.
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Ben's Song list
Artist/Band | Song Title
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4 Non Blondes - Whats Up
5 Seconds Of Summer - She Looks So Perfect
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Abba - Dancing Queen
Abba - Mamma Mia
Adele - Rolling In The Deep
Adele - Set Fire To The Rain
Aerosmith - I Don't Want To Miss A Thing
Alexandra Burke - Hallelujah
Alien Ant Farm - Smooth Criminal
America - A Horse With No Name
Animals, The - Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
Animals, The - The House Of The Rising Sun
Arctic Monkeys, The - Fluorescent Adolescent
Arctic Monkeys, The - I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor
Arctic Monkeys, The - Mardy Bum
Ash - Girl From Mars
Avicii - Hey Brother
Avicii - Wake Me Up
Aztec Camera - Somewhere In My Heart
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Backstreet Boys, The - I Want It That Way
Baddiel, Skinner & The Lightning Seeds - Three Lions
Bastille - Pompeii
Beatles, The - All You Need Is Love
Beatles, The - Blackbird
Beatles, The - Come Together
Beatles, The - Eight Days A Week
Beatles, The - From Me To You
Beatles, The - Girl
Beatles, The - Here Comes The Sun
Beatles, The - Hey Jude
Beatles, The I Am The Walrus
Beatles, The I Saw Her Standing There
Beatles, The I Want To Hold Your Hand
Beatles, The In My Life
Beatles, The Let It Be
Beatles, The Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)
Beatles, The - Octopus' Garden
Beatles, The - The Beatles Medley
Beatles, The - Twist And Shout
Beatles, The - While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Beatles, The - With A Little Help From My Friends
Beatles, The - Yesterday
Beautiful South, The - I'll Sail This Ship Alone
Beautiful South, The - Rotterdam (Or Anywhere)
Beautiful South, The - Song For Whoever
Ben E. King - Stand By Me
Benny Hill - Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)
Bill Haley & His Comets - Rock Around The Clock
Bill Withers - Ain't No Sunshine
Bill Withers - Lovely Day
Billy Idol - Dancing With Myself
Billy Idol - White Wedding
Billy Joel - We Didn't Start The Fire
Billy Ocean - Love Really Hurts Without You
Billy Ocean - Red Light Spells Danger
Billy Rae Cyrus - Achy Breaky Heart
Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
Blackstreet - No Diggity
Blink 182 - All The Small Things
Blossoms - Charlemagne
Blue Swede - Hooked On A Feeling
Blur - Country House
Bob Dylan - Knockin' On Heaven's Door
Bob Marley And The Wailers - Three Little Birds
Bon Jovi - Bed Of Roses
Bon Jovi - It's My Life
Bon Jovi - Wanted Dead Or Alive
Britney Spears - …Baby One More Time
Bruno Mars - Grenade
Bruno Mars - Marry You
Bruno Mars - The Lazy Song
Bryan Adams - Summer Of 69
Buggles, The - Video Killed The Radio Star
Buzzcocks, The - Ever Fallen In Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)?
C
Calling, The - Wherever You Will Go
Calum Scott - Dancing On My Own
Carl Perkins - Blue Suede Shoes
Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe
Ceelo Green - F**K You
Cher - Believe
Chris Stapleton - Tennessee Whiskey
Christina Perri - A Thousand Years
Christina Perri - Jar Of Hearts
Clash, The - London Calling
Clash, The - Rock The Casbah
Clean Bandit Ft. Sean Paul & Anne Marie - Rockabye
Coldplay - Fix You
Coldplay - In My Place
Coldplay - Paradise
Coldplay - The Scientist
Coldplay - Viva La Vida
Coldplay - Yellow
Commodores - Easy
Coral, The - Dreaming Of You
Counting Crows - Accidentally In Love
Courteeners, The - Not Nineteen Forever
Cranberries, The - Zombie
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Proud Mary
Crowded House - Weather With You
Culture Club - Karma Chameleon
Cure, The - Friday I'm In Love
Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Want To Have Fun
Cyndi Lauper - Time After Time
D
Daft Punk Ft. Pharrell Williams - Get Lucky
Dandy Warhols, The - Bohemian Like You
David Bowie - Heroes
David Bowie - Lets Dance
David Bowie - Life On Mars
David Bowie - Rebel Rebel
David Bowie - Space Oddity
David Bowie - Starman
David Bowie - The Jean Genie
David Gray - Babylon
David Guetta Ft. Sia – Titanium
David Guetta Ft. Usher - Without You
Deep Blue Something - Breakfast At Tiffanies
Dire Straits, The - Romeo And Juliet
Dire Straits, The - Sultans Of Swing
Dj Ötzi - Hey! Baby
Dolly Parton - 9 To 5
Dolly Parton - Jolene
Don Mclean - American Pie
Doors, The - Light My Fire
Drifters, The - Come On Over To My Place
Drifters, The - Saturday Night At The Movies
Dubliners, The - Black Velvet Band
Dubliners, The - Molly Malone
Dubliners, The - The Wild Rover
Dubliners, The - Whiskey In The Jar
Duran Duran - Rio
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Eagle-Eye Cherry - Save Tonight
Eagles, The - Hotel California
Ed Sheeran - Bad Habits
Ed Sheeran - Don't
Ed Sheeran - Galway Girl
Ed Sheeran - Perfect
Ed Sheeran - Shape Of You
Ed Sheeran - Tenerife Sea
Ed Sheeran - The A Team
Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud
Elbow - One Day Like This
Ella Henderson - Ghost
Ellie Goulding - Burn
Ellie Goulding - How Long Will I Love You
Ellie Goulding - Love Me Like You Do
Elton John - Your Song
Elvis Presley - A Little Less Conversation
Elvis Presley - Always On My Mind
Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love
Elvis Presley - Hound Dog
Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock
Elvis Presley - Suspicious Minds
Emeli Sandé - Next To Me
Enrique Iglesias - Hero
Erasure - A Little Respect
Eric Idle - Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life
Everly Brothers, The - All I Have To Do Is Dream
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Feeling, The - Fill My Little World
Five - Keep On Moving
Fleetwood Mac - Dreams
Fleetwood Mac - Everywhere
Fleetwood Mac - Go Your Own Way
Foundations, The - Build Me Up Buttercup
Fountains Of Wayne - Stacy's Mom
Frank Sinatra - My Way
Frank Sinatra - Theme From New York, New York
Frankie Valli - Can't Take My Eyes Off You
Franz Ferdinand - Take Me Out
Fratellis, The - Chelsea Dagger
Free - All Right Now
Fun. Ft. Janelle Monae - We Are Young
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George Ezra - Anyone For You (Tiger Lily)
George Ezra - Blame It On Me
George Ezra - Budapest
George Ezra - Cassy O'
George Ezra - Green Green Grass
George Ezra - Paradise
George Ezra - Shotgun
Gerry Cinnamon - Belter
Gerry Cinnamon - Canter
Girls Aloud - Love Machine
Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
Goo Goo Dolls - Iris
Green Day - Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)
Green Day - Wake Me Up When September Ends
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Heather Small - Proud
Hot Chocolate - You Sexy Thing
Housemartins, The - Happy Hour
Hozier - Take Me To Church
Hugh Jackman & Zac Efron - The Otherside
Human League, The - Don't You Want Me
I Imagine Dragons - On Top Of The World
J
Jack Johnson - Better Together
Jackie Wilson - (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher And Higher
Jake Bugg - Lightning Bolt
Jam, The - Going Underground
Jam, The - That's Entertainment
Jam, The - Town Called Malice
James - Laid
James - Sit Down
James Arthur - Impossible
James Arthur - Say You Won't Let Go
James Bay - Hold Back The River
James Blunt - 1973
James Blunt - Bonfire Heart
James Morrison Ft. Nelly Furtado - Broken Strings
James Taylor - How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
Jamie Lawson - Wasn't Expecting That
Jason Mraz - I'm Yours
Jeff Beck - Hi Ho Silver Lining
Jerry Lee Lewis - Great Balls Of Fire
Jimmy Cliff - I Can See Clearly Now
Joe Cocker - You Are So Beautiful
John Denver - Leaving On A Jet Plane
John Denver - Take Me Home, Country Roads
John Legend - All Of Me
John Newman - Love Me Again
Johnny Cash - Folsom Prison Blues
Johnny Cash - I Walk The Line
Johnny Cash - Ring Of Fire
Journey - Don't Stop Believing
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Kaiser Chiefs, The - I Predict A Riot
Kaiser Chiefs, The - Ruby
Katrina And The Waves - Walking On Sunshine
Katy Perry - Firework
Katy Perry - Roar
Kenny Rogers - The Gambler
Kevin Lyttle - Turn Me On
Killers, The - All These Things That I've Done
Killers, The - Human
Killers, The - Mr Brightside
Killers, The - Read My Mind
Killers, The - When You Were Young
Kings Of Leon, The - Sex On Fire
Kings Of Leon, The - Use Somebody
Kinks, The - Lola
Kinks, The - Sunny Afternoon
Kinks, The - Waterloo Sunset
Kooks, The - Naïve
Kooks, The - She Moves In Her Own Way
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Labrinth Ft. Emili Sande - Beneath Your Beautiful
La's, The - There She Goes
Lighthouse Family, The - High
Lily Allen - Not Fair
Lily Allen - Somewhere Only We Know
Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night)
Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World
Lukas Graham - 7 Years
Lumineers, The - Ho Hey
Lynard Skynard - Sweet Home Alabama
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Madness - Baggy Trousers
Madness - It Must Be Love
Magic! - Rude
Mama's & The Papa's, The - California Dreamin'
Mark Ronson Ft. Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk
Maroon 5 - She Will Be Loved
Maroon 5 - This Love
Mavericks, The - Dance The Night Away
Mcfly - All About You
Megan Trainor - All About That Bass
Men At Work - Down Under
Michael Buble - Everything
Michael Buble - Feeling Good
Michael Buble - Haven't Met You Yet
Michael Buble - Home
Monkees, The - Daydream Believer
Monkees, The - I'm A Believer
Mumford And Sons - I Will Wait
Mumford And Sons - Little Lion Man
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Natalie Imbruglia - Torn
Neil Diamond - Forever In Blue Jeans
Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline
Newton Faulkner - Dream Catch Me
O
Oasis - Champagne Supernova
Oasis - Don't Look Back In Anger
Oasis - Force Of Nature
Oasis - Half The World Away
Oasis - Little By Little
Oasis - Live Forever
Oasis - Lyla
Oasis - She's Electric
Oasis - Songbird
Oasis - Stand By Me
Oasis - The Importance Of Being Idle
Oasis - The Masterplan
Oasis - Wonderwall
Ocean Colour Scene - The Day We Caught The Train
Of Monsters And Men - Little Talks
Olly Murs - Dance With Me Tonight
Omi - Cheerleader
One Direction - Little Things
Onerepublic - Counting Stars
Otis Reading - Sittin On The Dock Of The Bay
Outkast - Hey Ya!
Owl City - Fireflies
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Paolo Nuttini - Last Request
Passenger - Let Her Go
Paul Wellar - You Do Something To Me
Peter Andre Ft. Bubbler Ranx - Mysterious Girl
Phil Harris & Bruce Reitherman - The Bare Necessities
Pink - Who Knew
Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb
Pink Ft. Nate Ruess - Just Give Me A Reason
Plain White T's, The - Hey There Delilah
Pogues, The & The Dubliners - The Irish Rover
Primal Scream - Movin' On Up
Proclaimers, The - I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)
Pulp, The - Common People
Pulp, The - Disco 2000
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Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Queen - Don't Stop Me Now
Queen - Somebody To Love
R
R.E.M. - Losing My Religion
Radiohead - Creep
Rag'n'bone Man - Human
Randy Newman & Lyle Lovett - You've Got A Friend In Me
Razorlight - America
Razorlight - Before I Fall To Pieces
Razorlight - Golden Touch
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Californication
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Under The Bridge
Rembrandts, The - I'll Be There For You
Robbie Williams - Angels
Robbie Williams - Feel
Robbie Williams - Let Me Entertain You
Robin Thicke Ft. T.I & Pharrell - Blurred Lines
Rod Stewart - For The First Time
Rod Stewart - Handbags And Gladrags
Rod Stewart - Have I Told You Lately
Rod Stewart - Maggie May
Rod Stewart - Sailing
Rolling Stones, The - Paint It Black
Ronan Keating - When You Say Nothing At All
S
Sam Sparro - Black & Gold
Savage Garden - Affirmation
Scouting For Girls - She's So Lovely
Script, The - The Man Who Can't Be Moved
Script, The Ft. Will.I.Am - Hall Of Fame
Sean Kingston - Beautiful Girls
Semisonic - Closing Time
Shaggy - It Wasn't Me
Simon & Garfunkel - Cecilia
Simon & Garfunkel - Mrs Robinson
Simple Minds - Don't You (Forget About Me)
Simple Plan Ft. Knaan - Summer Paradise
Smash Mouth - All Star
Smokie - Living Next Door To Alice
Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars
Snow Patrol - Chocolate
Snow Patrol - Run
Soft Cell - Tainted Love
Stealers Wheel - Stuck In The Middle With You
Stereophonics - Dakota
Stereophonics - Have A Nice Day
Steve Earl - Galway Girl
Steve Miller Band, The - The Joker
Sting - Fields Of Gold
Supergrass - Alright
Swedish House Mafia - Don't You Worry Child
T
T Rex - Get It On
T Rex - I Love To Boogie
Taio Cruz - Dynamite
Take That - Patience
Take That - Wooden Boat
Talking Heads - Road To Nowhere
Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World
Temptations, The - My Girl
Tenacious D - Tribute
Tenacious D - Wonderboy
Thin Lizzy - Dancing In The Moonlight (It's Caught Me In It's Spotlight)
Tom Odell - Grow Old With Me
Tom Petty - Free Fallin'
Toto - Africa
Tracy Chapman - Fast Car
Train - Drive By
Turtles, The - Happy Together
U
U2 - Beautiful Day
U2 - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
U2 - With Or Without You
Ub40 - Kingston Town
Ub40 - Red, Red Wine
Uncle Kracker - Follow Me
Undertones, The - Teenage Kicks
V
Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl
Vance Joy - Riptide
Vanessa Carlton - A Thousand Miles
Vengaboys - Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom!!
W
Walk The Moon - Shut Up And Dance
Wet Wet Wet - Love Is All Around
Wheatus – Teenage Dirtbag
White Stripes, The - Seven Nation Army
Who, The - Pinball Wizard
Wombats, The - Lets Dance To Joy Division
Z
Zutons, The - Valerie
Ben's Prices
Last updated: 2024
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
Performance duration | Price | |
Short performance (up to 15 min) | £156.25 | |
Up to 1 hour | £218.75 | |
Up to 2 hours | £281.25 | |
Up to 3 hours | £343.75 |
Packages
Wedding Ceremony
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£343.75
Wedding Drinks Reception
Up to 2 hours of live music for your wedding reception
£406.25
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception
- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
- Up to 2 hours of live music during your drinks reception.
£468.75
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner
- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
- Up to 2 hours of live music during your drinks reception.
- Up to 2 hours of live music during your meal.
£593.75
Customer questions
What do your clients love most about your performances?
Clients love my wide range of song choices and the ability to take requests on the night. Over the years I have developed a knack for sensing the mood that each event requires and altering my setlist to achieve the desired atmosphere.
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
I have performed at hundreds of venues all across the UK. These include pubs and clubs, hotels, restaurants, castles, Stately homes, Festival sites and more.
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
I love music. I listen to a wide range of music from all sorts of genres dating from the 1920s to present day. Somedays I will listen to pop and rock, the next I could be listening to country and folk. There really is no genre which I haven't enjoyed at some point of my life.
What is the most high profile gig you've performed?
The most high profile events I have performed at have been VIP showcases, charity events and awards nights featuring celebrities from all walks of life. These have included premiership footballers, artists, celebrity chefs, boxers and many more.
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
I will always try my best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let me know.
Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?
Absolutely. This is a really popular request and I actually offer this service for free. I can select music based on your requests for my performance or you can provide your own playlist and I will play this through my PA system.
How much time do you need to set up?
I usually aim to arrive about 1 hour before the performance time. This provides ample time to get set up and get comfortable. As soon as my PA is set up I can provide a free playlist service to help set the atmosphere and get your guests ready for the live performance!
Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?
Of course. I have built up a very extensive list of songs over the years and I am happy to create a custom setlist for the evening based on your choices. I recommend selecting at least 20 songs per 45 minute set.
Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?
Yes. I will provide all of the equipment I need to complete the booking.
Can you learn song requests before the event?
If a song isn't included in my song list there may still be a chance I already know it. If there is a special song you'd like me to learn prior to your event then I would be happy to do this for you. Please note that there may be an additional charge for this service.
Musicianship
Genres:
Covers, Pop, Christmas, Military, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Folk, Bluegrass, Country, Folk rock, Rockabilly, Traditional English folk, Traditional Irish folk, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Funk, Disco, R&B, Tribute, Top 40, Rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Indie, Pop rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Classical, Musical theatre, Irish rock, Jazz, Motown
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Actor, Sound technician, Accompanist
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