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David Kearns

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About David

Highly professional, competent and easy to work with.
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Birmingham
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David has been playing, singing and writing for over 25 years and has developed a large repertoire as well as a definitive songwriting style during that time. He has played on many a different stage and to crowds as big as 25,000 people. Ex Frontman of The Father Teds and drummer for Take Cover. He is equally competent at the front or back of the stage. He has spent time in Seville where he studied Flamenco guitar with the great Francisco ‘El Pulga’ Morales. He has been recording his own music, as well as others, for over 15 years and is a skilled Producer and Engineer and since the pandemic is now concentrating on his solo career playing original music combining rock, soul, funk and folk influences.

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David's Prices

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Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£75
Up to 1 hour£150
Up to 2 hours£200
Up to 3 hours£275
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

How professional and entertaining I am.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Symphony Hall, The Jam House, St Andrews Stadium, Molineux Stadium, Southwell Folk Festival, HMV Institute, The Crescent Theatre, South And City Audiotorium

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Bob Marley, NIN, QOTSA, TVOTR, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra to name but a few.

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

A Bob Brolly and Friends event to a sold out Symphony Hall sharing the stage with the likes of Jasper Carrot, Dave Spikey, Ruby Turner and Bev Bevan.

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

I’m generally quite flexible. Get in touch ASAP and I’ll do my best to accommodate.

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

Yes I normally provide background music before and between sets at no extra charge. I don’t offer a DJ service as yet.

How much time do you need to set up?

Setup time can vary depending on the venue but an hour should be more than ample in most situations.

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

No. My set lists are crafted to work in a particular way in order to get the best from my voice and also entertain the audience.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes I provide instrumentation and microphones. I can also bring a PA if required.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

There may be a chance I can learn a song for the event depending on time restrictions. This may incurr an additional cost.
Musicianship
Genres:
Folk, Traditional Irish folk, Irish rock, Folk rock, Easy listening, Originals, Acoustic, Pop, Covers, Motown, Funk rock, Rock, Alternative rock, Classic rock, Glam rock, Britpop, Indie, Pop rock, Progressive rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Latin, Reggae, Salsa, Cuban music, Spanish music, Synth rock, Soul, Top 40, Vintage, Funk, Disco, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Electronic, Electro-Swing, Classical, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Opera, Blues, Swing, Barbershop, Latin jazz, Ceilidh, Rockabilly, Experimental, Ambient pop, Americana, Hip Hop, Hard rock, Heavy metal, Flamenco, Punk rock, Power rock
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Event types:
Recording session, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Arranger, Audio engineer, Composer, Lyricist, Orchestrator, Producer, Songwriter, Actor, Instrumental teaching, Singing teaching, Composition teaching, Music therapy, Community music worker
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