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David Kaho Music

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Singing guitarist
London
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David Kaho was born in Hayward, California, and at the age of nine, he and his family relocated to the United Kingdom. From an early age, music played a significant role in his life, largely due to his father's involvement as a musician. David began his musical journey by contributing backing vocals to his father's projects and teaching himself how to write music and play the guitar. At 16, David started performing alongside his father in various bands, acquiring valuable experience and refining his musical skills. His passion for music led him to various cities around the UK at the age of 17, where he engaged in busking. This period exposed him to diverse opportunities, including performances at local events, weddings, bars, charity functions, and opening for artists who had previously appeared on popular talent shows such as The Voice and XFactor. Additionally, David was frequently hired for private events. David's musical influences were shaped by his early exposure to Rock, RnB, and Hip-Hop, which provided him with a broad understanding of various musical genres and instrumental techniques. ​During the challenging period of the COVID-19 pandemic, David took part in a charity campaign dedicated to raising funds for vaccine research. This initiative ultimately led to the creation of his uplifting and motivational single, "Don't Hold Back." David's commitment to musical excellence led him to enroll at PointBlank Music School at Middlesex University, where he had the opportunity to learn from renowned figures in the music industry, including Trevor Horn, Linton Aka Stepz, Phil Romacon, Max Heyes, Richard Boal, and Nick Hunt. ​Currently, David is an accomplished musician, composing music for both his own projects and collaborations with other artists. While he predominantly performs in London, he is gearing up for the release of his upcoming single, "Better To Have Loved and Lost," following his debut album, "Cold Cold World," which was released in June 2022. ​David Kaho's journey is characterized by his musical versatility, dedication, and a commitment to making a positive impact through his craft. With a wealth of experience and a promising future ahead, he continues to make his mark on the world of music.

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Kay M
6 months ago, for a Birthday party in Chesterfield
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5 out of 5

David sang "Happy Birthday," which was a very kind gesture from him, and performed incredibly well, keeping everyone engaged the entire time at my friend's daughter's birthday celebration.

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Wiktoria A
7 months ago, for a Birthday party in Exeter
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5 out of 5

I hired David for a friend's birthday celebration, and he did a fantastic job entertaining everyone while being incredibly kind and accommodating with schedule and song requests. Highly recommend!

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David's Song list

Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
You Are The Best Thing – Ray Montagne
At Last – Etta James
All of Me – John Legend
A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
Make You Feel My Love – Adele
I Won’t Give Up – Jason Mraz
Everything – Michael Buble
Better Together – Jack Johnson
Amazed – Lonestar
Come Away With Me – Norah Jones
First Day of My Life – Bright Eyes
Let’s Stay Together – Al Green
Lucky – Jason Mraz, Colbie Caillat
Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley
Marry Me – Train
Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
Crazy Love – Van Morrison
I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
The Luckiest – Ben Folds
How Long Will I Love You – Ellie Goulding
Your Song – Elton John
Marry You – Bruno Mars
The Way You Look Tonight – Tony Bennett
Tenerife Sea – Ed Sheeran
Then – Brad Paisley
Stand By Me – Ben E. King
Unchained Melody – The Righteous Brothers
Ho Hey – The Lumineers
You Are So Beautiful – Joe Cocker
Iris – The Goo Goo Dolls
My Girl – The Temptations
L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole
Truly Madly Deeply – Savage Garden
(Everything I Do) I Do It For You – Bryan Adams
I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing – Aerosmith
Kiss Me – Ed Sheeran
You and Me – Lifehouse
Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol
My Best Friend – Tim McGraw
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You – Andy Williams
When a Man Loves a Woman – Percy Sledge
Your Song – Ellie Goulding
The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra
Baby I’m Yours – Arctic Monkeys
Stay With You – John Legend
I Loved Her First – Heartland
That’s How Strong My Love Is – Otis Redding
You & Me Song – The Wannadies
That’s When I Knew – Alicia Keys
Songbird – Eva Cassidy
Latch – Sam Smith
Love You ‘Till the End – The Pogues
You and I – Stevie Wonder
All of Me – Billie Holiday
For the Love of You, Pts. 1 & 2 – The Isley Brothers
Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You – Ms. Lauryn Hill
Songbird – Oasis
A Moment Like This – Kelly Clarkson
Like Teenage Gravity – Counting Crows
Faster – Matt Nathanson
La Vie En Rose – Edith Piaf
Inside Your Heaven – Carrie Underwood
They Can’t Take That Away From Me – Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong
There Will Be Time – Mumford & Sons featuring Baaba Maal
You to Me Are Everything – The Real Thing
From This Moment On – Shania Twain & Bryan White
Little Things – One Direction
Islands In the Stream – Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers
Respect – Otis Redding
Lady – Kenny Rogers
I’m a Believer – Smash Mouth
I’m Gonna Make You My Wife – the Whispers
Have You Ever Been In Love – Celine Dion
You’re All I Need to Get By – Aretha Franklin
Give Me Love, Ed Sheeran
Forever – Ben Harper
Dontchange – Musiq Soulchild
A Million Love Songs – Take That
Finally // beautiful stranger – Halsey
Yours – Russell Dickerson
Accidentally In Love – Counting Crows
Like I’m Gonna Lose You – Jasmine Thompson
You Are My Sunshine – Jasmine Thompson
Dreams Are More Precious – Enya
Falling In Love With You Again – Imelda May
Love You More – JLS
Everybody’s Free (To Feel Good) – Quindon Tarver
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
Only Wanna Be With You – Hootie and the Blowfish
We Will Dance – Steven Curtis Chapman
No One – Alicia Keys
Angels – Robbie Williams
Two Hearts – Phil Collins
Hero – Enrique Iglesias
Just the Way You Are – Bruno Mars
Love Is All Around – Wet Wet Wet
Run – Leona Lewis
Lay Your Heart Next to Mine – Steve Azar
Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles
The Reason – Hoobastank
You’re Still the One – Shania Twain
The Point of It All – Anthony Hamilton
Come Rain or Come Shine – Ray Charles
I Love You – Celine Dion
With A Girl Like You – The Troggs
The Way I Am – Ingrid Michaelson
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic – Sleeping At Last
Say You Won’t Let Go – James Arthur
The Book of Love – Peter Gabriel
Sons and Daughters – Allman Brown
Over And Over Again – Nathan Sykes
Grow Old With You – Adam Sandler
Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra
All These Things – Elvis Costello
Put In All On Me – Ed Sheeran feat. Ella Mai
This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) – Natalie Cole
I’ll Be There – Jackson 5
Budapest – George Ezra
I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing – Aerosmith
Let There Be Love – Nat King Cole
When You Say Nothing At All – Ronan Keating
Greatest Day – Take That
500 Miles – Sleeping at Last
What If – Colbie Caillat
Annie’s Song – John Denver
Best Part – Daniel Caesar feat. H.E.R.
Drops Of Jupiter – Train
Escapade – Janet Jackson
I Wanna Grow Old With You – Westlife
Crush – Dave Matthews Band
XO – John Mayer
Blessed – Thomas Rhett
Somewhere Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World – Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
You’ve Got the Love – Florence + the Machine
I Have Nothing – Whitney Houston
Walking On Sunshine – Katrina & The Waves
Work Song – Hozier
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) – James Taylor
Hey Jude – The Beatles
You Do Something to Me – Paul Weller
Love – Lana Del Rey
Alone – Jessie Ware
Nothing’s Going to Stop Us Now – Starship
Kiss Me – Sixpence None the Richer
Halo – Beyoncé
One Great Mystery – Lady Antebellum
Come and Get Your Love – Redbone
I Believe In a Thing Called Love – Lemar

David's 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)£125
Up to 1 hour£200
Up to 2 hours£300
Up to 3 hours£400
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. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let us 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. If you'd like a DJ service via my PA after the final set until the venue closes, we provide this for an additional £200.

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually set up about 30 minutes to 1 hours before the performance time. As soon as our PA is set up we can provide a free playlist service to help set the atmosphere and get your guests ready for our live performance!

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

My set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests dance and have an amazing time. However, we're definitely happy to chat through and make sure we find what works for your event.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, absolutely! I bring my own instrument to play acoustically.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

If a song isn't included in our song list there may still be a chance we already know it. If there is a special song you'd like us to learn we are happy to do this for you. There is a fee of £30 for this service to take into account rehearsal times if the request exceeds 3 songs.
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Acoustic, Covers, R&B, Soul, Folk, Easy listening, Originals, Light music, Christmas, Ambient, EDM
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Event types:
Bar / Club / Venue event, Concert, Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Recording session, Birthday party, Christmas party, Cruise, New Year's Eve
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Lyricist, Sound technician, Songwriter, Transcription, Producer, Audio engineer, Composer, Arranger, Live looping, Ableton Live, Singing teaching, Theory teaching
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