Singing guitarist
David Dove
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About David
Singing Guitarist covers of popular hits from 60s to current day touring both in the UK and worldwide
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David's Reviews
From customers:
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Richard M
9 years ago, for a Wedding in Rose Hill
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Cassie H
9 years ago, for a Wedding in Jackson Ln
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This act has been working with Encore for over 8 years
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David's Song list
2010s
Dreaming of You - The Coral - NEW
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
The A Team - Ed Sheeran
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
Shotgun - George Ezra
Love Yourself - Justin Bieber - NEW
Wasn't Expecting That - Jamie Lawson
I Won't Give Up - Jason Mraz
All of Me - John Legend
The One - Kodaline - NEW
Sugar - Maroon 5 - NEW
I Will Wait - Mumford and Sons - NEW
Let Her Go - Passenger
Happy - Pharrell Williams - NEW
Stay With Me - Sam Smith
Riptide - Vance Joy - NEW
2000s
Better Together - Jack Johnson
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz - NEW
Sex on Fire - Kings of Leon - NEW
Mr Brightside - The Killers - NEW
Human - The Killers
Hey There Delilah - Plain White Stripes - NEW
Patience - Take That - NEW
Valerie - Zutons - NEW
1990s
Everything I Do I Do It For You - Bryan Adams
Back To You - Bryan Adams
Weather With You - Crowded House
Friday I'm In Love - The Cure - NEW
Babylon - David Gray
Breakfast At Tiffany's - Deep Blue Something
Love Will Keep Us Alive - The Eagles
Save Tonight - Eagle Eyed Cherry - NEW
Tears In Heaven - Eric Clapton
More Than Words - Extreme
Everlong - Foo Fighter - NEW
Time of Your Life - Green Day
Iris - Goo Goo Dolls
Sit Down -James
You're Beautiful - James Blunt
Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley
Walking In Memphis - Marc Cohn
Dance The Night Away - The Mavericks
Wonderwall - Oasis
I'll Be Your Baby Tonight - Robert Palmer
Loosing My Religion - R.E.M
Angels - Robbie Williams
When You Say Nothing At All - Ronan Keating
Smooth - Santana
Fields of Gold - Sting
Dancing In The Moonlight - Toploader
1980s
Take On Me - Aha - NEW
Eternal Flame - Bangles
Manic Monday - Bangles
Gimme Some Lovin - The Blues Brothers
Livin on a Prayer - Bon Jovi
Hungry Heart - Bruce Springsteen
Dancing In The Dark - Bruce Springsteen
Summer of 69 - Bryan Adams
Ain't Nobody - Chaka Khan - NEW
Rock the Clashbah - The Clash - NEW
I Just Died In Your Arms Tonight - Cutting Crew
Nothing Ever Happens - Del Amitri
Romeo & Juillet - Dire Straits
Perfect - Fairground Attraction
Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac - NEW
Faith - George Michael
Sweet Child O Mine - Guns and Roses
Don't You Want Me Baby - Human League - NEW
All Night Long - Lionel Ritchie
Give It Up - KC and the Sunshine Band - NEW
Walking On Sunshine - Katrina & The Waves
It Must Be Love - Madness - NEWe
Down Under - Men At Work
Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson -NEW
You Can Call Me Al - Paul Simon
Love of the Common People - Paul Young
Dirty Old Town - The Pogues
Every Breath You Take - Police
Free Falling - Tom Petty
Africa - Toto
Handle With Care - Travelling Willburys
I Want To Break Free - Queen
Sensitive Kind - Santana
Some Guys Have All The Luck - Rod Stewart
Abracadabra - Steve Miller Band
Englishman In New York - Sting
Everybody Wants To Rule The World -Tears for Fears - NEW
With Or Without You - U2
Have I Told You Lately - Van Morrison
Here I Go Again - Whitesnake
I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston -NEW
1970s
Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
Lovely Day - Bill Withers
Lean on Me - Bill Withers
Let It Be - The Beatles
Heart of Glass - Blondie - NEW
Knocking on Heavens Door - Bob Dylan
Rock Me Mama - Bob Dylan
No Woman No Cry - Bob Marley
Three Little Birds - Bob Marley
Wild World - Cat Stevens
Father and Son - Cat Stevens
You Never Can Tell - Chuck Berry
Easy - Comodores
Have You Ever Seen The Rain - Credence Clearwater
Sultans of Swing - Dire Straits
Listen To The Music - The Doobies
Long Train Running - The Doobies
Hot Stuff - Donna Summer
Jolene - Dolly Parton
Take It Easy - The Eagles
Desperado - The Eagles
Hotel California - The Eagles
Lying Eyes - The Eagles
Peaceful Easy Feeling - The Eagles
Tequilla Sunrise - The Eagles
Landslide - Fleetwood Mac
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac - NEW
Crocodile Rock - Elton John
Lay Down Sally - Eric Clapton
Layla - Eric Clapton
Your Song - Elton John
Always on My Mind - Elvis Presleyy
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
Blame It On The Boogie - Jackson 5 - NEW
Fire and Rain - James Taylor
Take Me Home Country Roads - John Denver
Oh What A Night (Dec 63) - Four Seasons
Don't Stop - Fleetwood Mac
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynrd skynrd
Imagine - John Lenno
You've Got A Friend - James Taylor
May You Never - John Martin
Slip Sliding - Paul Simon
Baby I Love Your Way - Peter Frampton
Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen - NEW
Escape (The Pina Colada Song) - Rupert Holmes
Come Up and See Me - Steve Harley
Caroline - Status Quo
Rocking All Over The World - Status Quo
The Boxer - Simon & Garfunkel
Stuck In The Middle With You - Stealers Wheels
The Joker - Steve Miller Band
Superstition - Stevie Wonder - NEW
Signed Sealed and Delivered - Stevie Wonder - NEW
Whiskey In The Jar - Thin Lizzy
1960s
House of The Rising Sun - The Animals
Stand By Me - Ben E King
Surfin USA - The Beach Boys
And I Love Her - The Beatles
Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles
Twist and Shout - The Beatles
You've Got To Hide Your Love Away - The Beatles
I Want To Hold Your Hand - The Beatles
I Should've Known Better - The Beatles
Don't Think Twice Its Alright - Bob Dylan
Blowin In The Wind - Bob Dylan
Mr Tambourine Man - Bob Dylan
Bad Moon Rising - Credence Clearwater
Under The Boardwalk - The Drifters
Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley
Black Magic Woman - Fleetwood Mac
Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Case
Days - The Kinks
How Sweet It Is - Marvin gaye - NEW
California Dreaming - Mamas & Papas
I'm A Believer - The Monkees
Daydream Believer - The Monkees
Nights In White Satin - The Moody Blues
Sitting On The Dock of The Bay - Otis Reading
Streets of London - Ralph Mctell
Twisting The Night Away - Sam Cooke
Mrs Robinson -Simon & Garfunkel
Tainted Love - Soft Cell - NEW
Love Is All Around - The Troggs
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
David'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) | £100 | |
| Up to 1 hour | £300 | |
| Up to 2 hours | £450 | |
| Up to 3 hours | £500 |
Packages
Dave Dove
Includes 2x45m sets (bars, hotels, cafe and restaurants). Includes full PA setup and also playlist inbetween sets.
£187.50
Drinks reception
Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception
£200
Wedding ceremony
This includes reception before the service begins, walk down the aisle, music during the signing of the register and as guests leave.
£240
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner
- Music as gusts arrive
, Music during the signing of the register,
- Music as guests leave.
- Music during the wedding breakfast
£500
Add-ons
Skype Consultation and 3 New Songs Learned
+£30
Customer questions
What do your clients love most about your performances?
Previous customers have always said I'm personable and always give a great performance. I've done lots of background gigs as well as dancing or sing a long gigs.
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
Princess cruise various lounges around the ship
Best Western Hotels - Resident guitarist since 2013
Ardencote Manor Hotel - Wedding
Lickey Hotel -Wedding
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
It's hard to pick as there are so many great artists. For me the pioneer musicians have inspired me such as The Beatles, Eric Clapton, Mark Knoffler, Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac have so many great songs in the gigs I play.
What is the most high profile gig you've performed?
Princess Explorers Lounge 2018
Main Stage supporting Seth Lakeman 2007
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
I 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 please let me know
Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?
Yes I can create a Spotify playlist that is played before, between and after my sets. I can create a playlist or we can discuss what songs you'd like to hear.
How much time do you need to set up?
I usually set up about 20m before your event starts. As soon as the PA is set up I can be ready to provide your music for your day.
Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?
Yes absolutely. Certain songs can be chosen from my setlist you would like to hear.
Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?
Yes absolutely I bring my own instrument, PA system to suit all venues, microphone and mixer which is all included in the price.
Can you learn specific pieces before the event?
Yes absolutely provided there is enough time before your event, I can learn specific pieces.
Musicianship
Genres:
Acoustic, Folk, Country, Folk rock, Traditional English folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Rockabilly, Pop, Ambient pop, Americana, Covers, Easy listening, Light music, Originals, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Disco, Funk rock, Soul, Alternative rock, Indie, Pop rock
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Event types:
Wedding, Cruise, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Concert, Birthday party, Virtual event, Recording session, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Composer, Songwriter, Producer, Live looping, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Composition teaching, Arranger, Fluent improviser, Sound technician, Audio engineer, Fluent sight-reader, Ableton Live, Music therapy
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