Singing guitarist

Chris Kelly

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Ernest and captivating singer-songwriter providing music for the people with exciting live performances across the North East and beyond!
Singing guitarist
Newcastle upon Tyne

Chris Kelly is an indie singer-songwriter hailing from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, renowned for his heartfelt lyrics and captivating melodies. Regularly performing across the North East and touring throughout the UK, Chris has also taken his music to mainland Europe, enchanting audiences with his soulful performances. With three singles to his name, Chris made a notable impact with his debut release, "When it Rains," which soared into the top 100 of the iTunes singer-songwriter chart. His music, inspired by the likes of Sam Fender, City and Colour, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, and The Gaslight Anthem, showcases a rich blend of influences that resonate deeply with his listeners. Praised as "the flag bearer for British indie folk" by IAMUR, Chris's music has garnered acclaim from various outlets. The Crack Magazine described his work as a "gorgeous chunk of hook-infused pop/rock," while NARC Magazine likened his style to "Tom Petty before he fell under the spell of Jeff Lynne." Chris's songwriting is a raw and authentic reflection of his own life experiences, tackling themes from heartbreak and mental illness to love and celebration. His ability to convey genuine emotion through his music has made him certain one to watch on the indie music scene.

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Judith V
1 month ago, for a Bar / Club / Venue event in 2-6 Fore St
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5 out of 5

Great performance to kick off our weekly live music sessions.

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Owen M
1 month ago, for a Bar / Club / Venue event in Beaumont St
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5 out of 5

Thank you for performing at our first outdoor live event.

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Chris' Song list

1. Time of your life
2. Dammit
3. Dancing in the dark
4. I’m on fire
5. Dancing in the moonlight
6. Sit down
7. Won’t back down
8. Mr brightside
9. Use somebody
10. Wagon wheel
11. Brown eyed girl
12. All the small things
13. Blame It On Me
14. Kids
15. Rocking in the free world
16. Don’t look back in anger
17. Dreams
18. Folsom Prison Blues
19. The Weight
20. Yellow
21. Wild horses
22. Proud Mary
23. Naive
24. Will we talk
25. Jolene
26. I wanna dance with somebody
27. Free Fallin
28. Little lion man
29. Wonderwall
30. House of the rising sun
31. Smells Like Teen Spirit
32. Ghost
33. Dirty old town
34. Love story
35. Hold back the river
36. Cannonball
37. If I Had a gun
38. Sweet Child o’ Mine
39. That’s Entertainment
40. That’s what makes you beautiful
41. I’m yours
42. Ho hey
43. Hey soul sister
44. The Middle
45. She moves in her own way
46. As it was
47. Summer of 69
48. Suspicious minds
49. Twist and Shout
50. Hound Dog

Chris' Prices

Last updated: 2024

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

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£62.50
Up to 1 hour£162.50
Up to 2 hours£187.50
Up to 3 hours£225
Packages
Wedding ceremony
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£312.50

Add-ons

DJ set
+£125
Customer questions

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

We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible.

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

Absolutely! There is an additional fee for this however. Setlist can be chosen by yourselves.

How much time do you need to set up?

Usually 30 minutes.

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

Yes - no problem at all!

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, absolutely!

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

This is available upon request.
Musicianship
Genres:
Indie, Christmas, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Folk, Folk rock, Irish rock, Country, Pop, Acoustic, Americana, Covers, Top 40, Rock, Britpop, Pop rock, Originals, Alternative rock
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Event types:
Bar / Club / Venue event, Wedding, Virtual event, Hotel / Restaurant event, Recording session, Concert, Charity event, Corporate event, Private event, Cruise, Christmas party, Birthday party
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Other skills:
Arranger, Audio engineer, Composer, Lyricist, Songwriter, Producer, Accompanist, Live looping, Fluent improviser, MC, Instrumental teaching, Community music worker
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