Drummer
David Vellacott
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Love Me | The 1975 - Drum Cover
Cardiff University Big Band - Band Cymru Semi-Finals 2018
Bop Boys at St David's Hotel
About David
Drummer for successful Cardiff based function band Rock the Mike. Versatile, reliable and professional behind and away from the kit.
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David's Reviews
From customers:
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Ellen D
4 years ago, for a Corporate event in Havannah St
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Ellie W
4 years ago, for a Theatre / Show in The Walk
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This act has been working with Encore for over 4 years
David's Song list
The Rock the Mike setlist includes:
60'S & 70'S
Blame It On The Boogie - The Jacksons
Boogie Wonderland - Earth, Wind & Fire
Car Wash - Rose Royce
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
Dancing Queen - ABBA
December 1963 - The Four Seasons
Disco Inferno - The Trammps
Does Your Mother Know - ABBA
Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough - Michael Jackson
Don't Stop Me Now - Queen
Good Times - CHIC
I Got You (I Feel Good) - James Brown
I Want You Back - The Jackson 5
I Want Your Love - CHIC
I Wish - Stevie Wonder
Proud Mary - Tina Turner
Rapper's Delight - The Sugarhill Gang
September - Earth, Wind & Fire
Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
We Are Family - Sister Sledge
80'S & 90'S
9 to 5 - Dolly Parton
Africa - Toto
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
Come on Eileen - Dexys Midnight Runners
Don't Look Back In Anger - Oasis
Don't Stop Believin' - Journey
Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac
Give It Up - KC and the Sunshine Band
I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston
Let Me Entertain You - Robbie Williams
Let's Dance - David Bowie
Let's Groove - Earth, Wind & Fire
Livin' La Vida Loca - Ricky Martin
Livin' On A Prayer - Bon Jovi
Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now - Starship
Our House - Madness
Power of Love - Huey Lewis & the News
Sussudio - Phil Collins
Walking On Sunshine - Katrina & The Waves
Wonderwall - Oasis
You Make My Dreams - Daryl Hall & John Oates
00'S TO PRESENT DAY
24K Magic - Bruno Mars
Adventure of a Lifetime - Coldplay
Bad Guy - Billie Eilish
Counting Stars - One Republic
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
Dakota - Stereophonics
Dancing In The Moonlight - Toploader
Don't Stop Movin' - S Club 7
Forget You - CeeLo Green
Get Lucky - Daft Punk
I Bet That You Look Good On The Dancefloor - Arctic Monkeys
Happy - Pharrell Williams
Mr Brightside - The Killers
Rolling In The Deep - Adele
Rock DJ - Robbie Williams
Runaway Baby - Bruno Mars
Shake it Off - Taylor Swift
Shape of You - Ed Sheeran
Shut Up And Dance - Walk The Moon
Uprising - Muse
Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson
Valerie - Mark Ronson, Amy Winehouse
Wake Me Up - Avicci
SEASONAL
All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey
Auld Lang Syne - Trad.
Do They Know It's Christmas - Band Aid
Fairytale Of New York - The Pogues
I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday - Wizzard
Last Christmas - Wham
Merry Christmas Everybody - Shakin' Stevens
Merry Xmas Everybody - Slade
Santa Baby - Eartha Kitt
Santa Claus is Coming to Town - Mariah Carey
A typical jazz-standards set would include, but not limited to:
Fly Me To The Moon
Nostalgia in Times Square
Satin Doll
Blue Monk
The Girl From Ipanema
Lullaby of Birdland
Black Coffee
Autumn Leaves
A Night in Tunisia
Take The A Train
Night Train
Blue Bossa
Misty
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
Musicals performed:
Our House
Grease
Annie
Hairspray
3 unpublished
David's Prices
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) | £80 | |
Up to 1 hour | £150 | |
Up to 2 hours | £200 | |
Up to 3 hours | £250 |
Customer questions
What do your clients love most about your performances?
Taking the music off the page and making it solid but exciting. This goes for all styles I'd say.
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
Tramshed, Cardiff
Portland House, Cardiff
Cardiff University
Cardiff Museum
Royal Albert Hall, London
Symphony Hall, Birmingham
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
Anyone and everyone! I listen to such a wide range of music and haven't just been influenced by other drummers. The musicality of each artist makes an impression on me and in turn I incorporate this into my playing.
Just regarding drummers, right now (always subject to change) I'm listening to Questlove, Moses Boyd and Larnell Lewis.
What is the most high profile gig you've performed?
A near full Tramshed packed with students up and dancing all night is certainly one to remember. The televised stages of Band Cymru 2018 with Cardiff University Big Band was pretty high stakes, and without question, playing at the Royal Albert Hall is always going to be high profile and memorable.
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
As long as the major details like the venue or day of the event are the same, myself and the band members can be as flexible as you like.
Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?
For Rock the Mike bookings, of course! We are used to doing this and can curate an iPod/DJ service just for you to play before and between sets.
How much time do you need to set up?
For just me and my drums (excluding microphones), I can be set up and ready to go in around 15-20 minutes if needed. A minimum of 1 hour for Rock the Mike.
Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?
Of course! With any of the available styles, feel free to curate your own set list to suit the event or occasion.
Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?
Yes. For myself, I bring my drum kit, a rug to put it on and microphones and an audio interface if needed. For Rock the Mike or Jazz sets, all required equipment for the band is provided also.
Can you learn specific pieces before the event?
Yes! I'm quick at learning pieces by sight reading or by ear so I can always learn a set or specific song under time pressure.
If you have a favourite tune or first dance song in mind for your wedding, myself and the band can learn this to make your day extra special. If you have a favourite jazz standard, we can arrange to play this at your event too.
Musicianship
Genres:
Rock, Jazz, Disco, Funk, Pop, Folk, Ceilidh, Easy listening, Originals, Experimental, Musical theatre, Alternative rock, Classic rock, Britpop, Pop rock, Indie, Progressive rock, Covers, Acoustic, Karaoke, Vintage, Soul, Tribute
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Event types:
Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Concert, Recording session, Cruise, Theatre / Show
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Other skills:
Instrumental teaching, Fluent sight-reader, Drum technician
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