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About Brian

Guitarist for Weddings, Corporate Events, Anniversaries and Parties. All styles of music guaranteed to to impress your guests. So Just Relax

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Wolverhampton

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Brian is based in the West Midlands and travels widely for Concerts and Private Engagements. These include Wedding Ceremonies, Receptions, Corporate Events, Parties, Anniversaries and other Special Occasions. Brian has a great deal of experience and an extensive repertoire covering many musical styles including Classical, Spanish, Jazz, Latin, Old Time Classics, Popular and Rock. Music is tailored for both the occasion and the clients individual requirements whist providing a professional yet personal service. You will be able to relax in the knowledge that you have engaged a performer who will go above and beyond to ensure that your day runs smoothly. Brian is able to wander around as he plays as well as taking a seat at various points or remaining in one position, for example during more intimate moments such as a wedding ceremony. Ultimately, this is your choice.

Brian

5 out of 5

19 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

4.9

Punctuality

5.0

Brian's Reviews

5 out of 5

Brian gave us a super evening, with a well-thought-out programme of classics and some nice popular tunes to complete the mix. Highly recommended.

Reply from Brian

10 months ago

Thanks Roger. I had a very nice evening with you and your guests for the September Music Club at Fentham Hall. I felt that everyone enjoyed it, and received many positive comments afterwards from members of the audience. I hope to see you again.

5 out of 5

Brian was excellent. The guests couldn’t stop talking about how wonderful the ceremony music was

Reply from Brian

1 year ago

Thank you Amy. I appreciate your positive feedback. One of your guests was particularly helpful during the short rain delay and am pleased that you all had a great day and enjoyed the music.

5 out of 5

A lunch party for 50 guests was enhanced by some beautiful and sensitive playing. Many of the guests were themselves musicians who commented afterwards on the excellent musical selection and the just right level of volume - so much so that Brian's contact details were sought by seveal. A real pleasure to have our gathering enriched by such beautiful guitar playing.

Reply from Brian

1 year ago

It was a great day with lovely weather, great clients, a beautiful location/venue and excellent food. The Lodge staff were very helpful and friendly. I am so pleased to read how happy they were with my performance. Thank you

5 out of 5

My wife and I are so happy that Brian performed during our wedding day. Brian is such a nice guy, he was very friendly and extremely professional. Our wedding guests very much enjoyed his music selection, and I had a lot of fun talking with him about guitars. We highly recommend working with Brian for any event!

Reply from Brian

2 years ago

Thanks Matthew for reviewing my performance. It was a great day, the venue was perfect, so l am pleased that everyone enjoyed the music, hopefully making your day just a little more memorable and special.

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5 out of 5

Review of concert on 5th October 2025. It was a real privilege to attend a solo guitar concert given by Brian Perkins at St Bartholomew's Church Penn Wolverhampton. We were treated to a wide-ranging program. The core of any classical guitar concert are the pieces from the Spanish repertoire. We started with Romanza – anon and ended with a Farruca Flamenco. A particular highlight for me was the Prelude 1 by Villa-Lobos. Here we heard Brian Perkins technical skill and musicality at maintaining a beautiful melodic line with right-handed arpeggio accompaniment. There were fun moments with The Girl from Ipanema and the One Note Samba. Take 5 of Dave Brubeck fame and the James Bond theme sounded quite at home on Mr Perkins guitar. The concert ended with a captivating rendition of All I ask of you from the Phantom of the opera as an encore. Rob Smith 8th October 2025

5 out of 5

Re Guitar Recital at St Bart's Church last Sunday. Myself, with some friends, thoroughly enjoyed the pieces you played, and the information you gave about the composers of each piece during the concert . Consummate playing as ever. Thanks, George.

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Brian's Song list

All l Ask of You - Lloyd/Webber

All of Me - John Legend

And I Love Her - The Beatles

Black & White Rag - Scott Joplin

Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen

Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison

Bring Me Sunshine - Kent

Birds Flew Over The Spire - Gary Ryan

Bridal Chorus - Wagner

Can You Feel My Love - Adele

Cavatina - Stanley Myers

Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen

Classical Gas - Mason Williams

Dancing Queen - Abba

Despacito - Fonsi

Dreams - The Cranberries

Downtown - Tony Hatch (Petula Clark)

Eternal Flame - The Bangles

Everything l Do - Brian Adams

Falling Slowly - Glen Hansard

Girl From Ipanema - Jobim

Hotel California - The Eagles

Isn`t She Lovely - Stevie Wonder

I Walk the Line - Johnny Cash

In My Life - The Beatles

James Bond Theme - Norman

Just What I Always Wanted - Mari Wilson

Killing Me Softly - Roberta Flack

La Bamba - Richie Valens

Layla - Eric Clapton

Livin' on a Prayer - Bon Jovi

Man of the World - Fleetwood Mac

Manha De Carnaval - Luiz Bonfá

Michelle - The Beatles

Moonlight Serenade - Glenn Miller

One Note Samba - Jobim

Once Upon a Time in the West - Morricone

Stairway to Heaven - Led Zeppelin

Señorita - Camila Cabello/Mendes

Smoke on the Water - Deep Purple

Smoke Gets in Your Eyes - Jerome Kern

Something - The Beatles

Sweet Home Alabama- Lynyrd Skynyrd

Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond

Sunshine of Your Love - Cream

Sultans of Swing - Dire Straits

Stand by Me - Ben E King

Samba Pa Ti - Santana

Say a Little Prayer - Aretha Franklin

Spanish Romance - Anon

Summertime - George Gershwin

The Wedding March - Mendelssohn

Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran

Tender - Blur

Take Five - Paul Desmond

Tea For Two - Vincent Youmans

Tequila - The Champs

The Entertainer - Scott Joplin

Viva La Vida - Coldplay

We've Only Just Begun - The Carpenters

Wonderwall - Oasis

Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton

You've Got A Friend - King/Taylor

You'll Never Walk Alone - Rodgers and Hammerstein

You're My Best Friend - Queen

We are Sailing - Rod Stewart

Adelita - Francisco Tárrega

Asturias - Issac Albéniz

Cádiz - Issac Albeniz

Canarios - Gaspar Sanz

Capricho árabe - Francisco Tárrega

Chôro No 1 - Heitor Villa - Lobos

Granada - Issac Albéniz

Lágrima - Francisco Tárrega

Madroños - Torroba

Mazurka Choro - Heitor Villa - Lobos

My Lady Hunsdon's Puffe - John Dowland

Pachelbel's Cannon

Preludes - Heitor Villa - Lobos

Recuerdos de la Alhambra - F Tárrega

Rodrigo Guitar Concerto - Joaquin Rodrigo

Sevilla - Issac Albéniz

Serenata Española - Joaquin Malats

Sound of Bells - Pernambuco

Torija - Federico Moreno Torroba

The Flower Duet - Delibes

Trumpet Voluntary - Clark

Vals -Francisco Tárrega

Vivaldi - Four Seasons

Brian's Prices

Last updated: 2025

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

Duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£95
Up to 1 hour	£195
Up to 2 hours	£275
Up to 3 hours	£345

Wedding ceremony1 hour

This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.

£243.75

Drinks reception2 hours

Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception

£343.75

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner4 hours

- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 1 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception. - 1 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served.

£531.25

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

The fact that clients can relax and leave everything in my hands. They like my unruffled friendly approach and my ability to play music that suits the mood at any particular part of the occasion.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Blakelands Country House,. The Midland Institute, Edgbaston Golf Club, Cannon Hill Park, The Town Hall Halifax, Moseley Old Hall, Patshull Park, Pendrell Hall, Hundred House Hotel, Oak Farm Hotel, Hilton Hall, The Moat House, Brocton Hall, Mercure Birmingham, Fairlawns Hotel, Ramada Park Hall, Moor Hall Hotel, Burlington Hotel, Casltle Brom, Bolton Castle.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

John Williams. Brian May.

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

Recital for the Treasury Music Society in London. On a completely different occasion I had the pleasure of playing at a wedding with Ken Dodd as a family guest We chatted afterwards and he was exceedingly complimentary and down to earth. He spoke eloquently during the reception and was of course brilliantly entertaining.

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

I understand that timings can change and l can be flexible to accommodate these to ensure that your event runs smoothly.

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

Breaks are normally short and fill in music is not required. I can offer the use of a mic for speeches, reading or announcements within the contracted hours.

How much time do you need to set up?

I always arrive approximately 1 to 1.5 hours prior to the start to allow time to set up before guests arrive. It's important for me to find the best position to sit and liase with event staff.

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

Yes you can. You can also ask for specific styles such as just classical or spanish or a mix.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes all equipment is provided. I use my own amplification with a radio mic to my guitar. This offers far greater flexibility with the set up position.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes. I have arranged countless pieces at the request of clients. I just need a reasonable amount of time to do this. There is no charge for this. Songs arranged include Isn't She Lovely, Bring Me Sunshine, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Lovely Day, The Wonder Of You, We've Only Just Begun, Africa .....

Musicianship

Genres:

Easy listening, Classical, Jazz, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Early music, Medieval music, Renaissance, Light music, Acoustic, Bossa nova, Spanish music, Flamenco, Traditional church music, Classic rock

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Instruments:

Guitar, Classical guitar

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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, Cruise, Birthday party, Recording session, New Year's Eve

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