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Danny James

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About Danny James

An extremely versatile solo musician. From background soul & pop to banging indie classics Danny has got it all covered for your event.
Singing guitarist
Sheffield
Public liability insurance of £10 million

Danny — Live Music for Weddings, Parties & Events. With over 20 years of professional experience, Danny brings a wealth of experience, versatility and energy to every performance. He has performed at some of the UK's most prestigious venues, including Ronnie Scott's and Birmingham Symphony Hall, and has toured with artists including Alesha Dixon and Paloma Faith. With a repertoire of 300+ songs, Danny can tailor his performance to suit almost any occasion — from relaxed acoustic pop and soul during drinks or dinner, to upbeat indie classics and crowd-pleasing singalongs that get everyone involved. Danny's solo setup can be adapted to create a bigger, fuller sound when required. He regularly uses loop pedal and stomp box technology to add rhythm, layers and texture to his live performances, and can also provide high-quality backing tracks for clients looking for the feel of a full band without the additional cost and space requirements. His experience includes performing for major corporate clients such as Porsche, as well as venues and hospitality groups including The Ivy. Whether you're planning a wedding, private party, corporate event, drinks reception or evening celebration, Danny understands how to read the room and create the right atmosphere for your guests. Danny holds a Master's degree in Music Industry, combining extensive professional experience with a strong understanding of what makes a live event successful. From choosing the right songs and creating the right atmosphere to providing a reliable, professional service, every aspect of the performance is carefully considered. Using professional equipment from Gibson, RCF and Bose, Danny provides high-quality sound throughout the performance and can also provide lighting for evening events where required. With 20+ years of experience, an extensive repertoire and performances at some of the UK's most respected venues, you can book Danny with confidence — and let him take care of the music.

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Danny James 's Reviews

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Clare R
3 years ago, for a Wedding in High St
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Danny played at our wedding for pre ceremony, during & drinks reception. What can we say apart from wow he was absolutely amazing. We had already chosen our ceremony & exit songs to be played from his list but I wanted to walk down the aisle to ‘your’e still the one’. I had arranged for the hotel to play this over their sound system but on the day Danny let me know that he had practiced the song & was able to play this for me. This was a wonderful surprise and made it made it so so special for us. My advice to anyone organising a special occasion book him, if we could give 11/10 we would. All our guests loved your performance Danny. Thank you so much once again, you helped to make ours & our guests day. Clare & Leyton x

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Danny James 's Song list

Classic American Songbook
Ain’t No Sunshine (Bill Withers)
Another Day In Paradise (Phil Collins)
Boogie On Reggae Woman (Stevie Wonder)
Country Roads (John Denver)
Dancing In The Dark (Bruce Springsteen)
Hallelujah I Love Her So (Ray Charles)
How Sweet It Is (Marvin Gaye)
Human Nature (Michael Jackson)
Lovely Day (Bill Withers)
The Way You Make Me Feel (Michael Jackson)
I Don’t Need No Doctor (Ray Charles)
I Wish (Stevie Wonder)
Just The Two Of Us (Bill Withers)
Keep On Running (Spencer Davis Group)
Let's Stay Together (Al Green)
Little Red Corvette (Prince)
My Girl (Smokey Robinson)
Sitting On The Dock (Otis Reading)
Raspberry Beret (Prince)
Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For (U2)
Stuck In The Middle (Steelers Wheel)
Stand By Me (Ben E King)
Sweet Home Alabama (Lynard Skinard)
Wonder Of You (Elvis Presley)
Songbird (Eva Cassidy)
Spooky (Dusty Springfield)
Sunny (Bobby Hebb)
Classic British Songbook
Broken Stones (Paul Weller)
Cannonball (Damien Rice)
Champagne Supernova (Oasis)
Chasing Cars (Snow Patrol)
Come Together (Beetles)
Englishman In New York (Sting)
Here Comes The Sun (Beatles)
It Must Be Love (Madness)
Layla (Eric Clapton)
Make You Feel My Love (Bob Dylan)
Babylon (David Gray)
The One I love (David Grey)
While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Beetles)
Wonderful Tonight (Eric Clapton)
You Do Something To Me (Paul Weller)
Your Song (Elton John)
Rocket Man (Elton John)
Rocking All Over The World (Status Quo)
Slide Away (Oasis)
Something (Beatles)
Tainted Love (Soft Cell)
Wonderwall (Oasis)
Indie, Pop & Modern
All of Me (John Legend)
Better Together (Jack Johnson)
Creep (Radiohead)
Fever Dream (Alex Warren)
Get Lucky (Daft Punk)
Girl With The Golden Touch (Razorlight)
Gold On The Ceiling (The Black Keys)
Greatest Day (Take That)
Green Green Grass (George Ezra)
Happy (Pharell)
Half The World Away (Oasis)
Human (The Killers)
I’m Yours (Jason Mraz)
Lucky Man (The Verve)
Mardy Bum (Arctic Monkeys)
Marry You (Bruno Mars)
Naive (The Kooks)
One Day Like This (Elbow)
Riptide (Vance Joy)
Shape Of You (Ed Sheeran)
Sit Down (James)
Stargazing (Miles Smith)
Tenerife Sea (Ed Sheeran)
Use Somebody (Kings of Leon)
Valerie (The Zutons)
Viva La Vida (Coldplay)
Waterfall (Stone Roses
Gypsy Jazz, Django Reinhardt Style (Instrumental, guitar performance with backing tracks, ideal for background during a meal)
All Of Me
After You've Gone
Autumn Leaves
Blue Drag
Blues en Mineur
Bossa Dorado
Coquette
Daphne
Douce Ambiance
For Sephora
Honeysuckle Rose
I Can't Give You Anything But Love
Pour Parler
Si Tu Savais
Swing 42
Wave
Christmas
Jingle Bell Rock
Let It Snow
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
What Christmas Means To Me
Rocking Around The Christmas Tree
Last Christmas
Merry Christmas Everyone
Merry Christmas Everybody

Danny James 's Prices

Last updated: 2026

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

Standard Prices
DurationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£250
Up to 1 hour£250
Up to 2 hours£375
Up to 3 hours£423.75
Customer questions

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

I always try our 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. If this is required during the time I would have a break then there is no additional charge. If you require this service after the performance time then we can discuss to arrange for a small additional fee.

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually need 20-30minutes to set up depending on how close I can park to the performance space. However, I usually aim to arrive at a venue at least 1 hour before in order to be ready in good time.

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

Yes of course, not a problem at all although I am also happy to take the lead with this.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, and I often bring multiple options so when I see the performance space I can decide on the most suitable equipment to use. This extra equipment also provides back up options.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes of course and I do this regularly. Please ask. It may be a song that I have performed before that might not be on my usual song list. If it is a song I have not played before I offer to learn 1 song free of charge and then £30 per song after that to cover the time involved.
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Genres:
Pop, Jazz, Swing, Acoustic, Vintage, Covers, R&B, Soul, Easy listening, 1920s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1980s era music, 1950s era music, 1990s era music, Rock, Britpop, Alternative rock, Pop rock, Indie, Rock 'n' Roll, Country, Blues, Americana, Motown
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Event types:
Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Funeral / Memorial service
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