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David Williams

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Instrumental acoustic guitar to create the perfect atmosphere at any occasion
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Leicester
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David has arranged a subtle mix of popular songs from old to new, arranged purely for acoustic guitar. The perfect choice for creating a beautiful musical backdrop for your special occasion.

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Claire C
6 years ago, for a Wedding in Prestwold Hall
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5 out of 5

Fantastic musician, very talented & a really nice guy. Thoroughly recommend him for weddings, parties & functions

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Jane T
6 years ago, for a Wedding in Rushden Hall
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5 out of 5

What an incredible guitarist! David was an absolute pleasure to have at our event and created the perfect atmosphere. I would definitely recommend him!

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David's Song list

A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
All of me – John Legend
All the small things – Blink 182
Angels – Robbie Williams
At Last/Georgia – Etta James
Beautiful – Joe Cocker
Beautiful Crazy – Luke Combs
Ben – Michael Jackson
Better Half of Me – Tom Walker
Better Together – Jack Johnson
Big Yellow Taxi – Joni Mitchell
Birds of a feather – Billie Eilish
Blackbird - Paul McCartney
Bless the Broken Road – Rascal Flatts
Bridge over troubled water – Simon & Garfunkel
Call me maybe – Carley Rea Jepsen
Can you feel the love tonight – Elton John
Can’t help falling in love – Elvis Presley
Can’t take my eyes off of you – Frankie Valli
Come What May – Moulin Rouge
Don’t look back in anger - Oasis
Dream a little dream – The mamas & The Papas
Easy – Lionel Richie
Every breath you take – the police
Everywhere – Fleetwood Mac
Fawkes of Phoenix – Harry Potter
FHG – Tenacious D
First Times – Ed Sheeran
From this moment – Shania Twain
God only knows – Brian Wilson
Golden Slumbers – Elbow/Beatles
Grow old with me – John Lennon
Halo – Beyonce
Have I told you lately that I love you – Rod Stewart
Heard it through the grapevine – Marvin Gaye
Heaven – Bryan Adams
Here – Tom Grennan
Here comes the sun – Beatles
Here there & everywhere – Beatles
Hotel California – Eagles
How deep is your love – Bee gees
How long will I love you – Ellie Goulding
I don’t want to miss a thing – Aerosmith
I get to love you – Ruelle
I won’t give up – Jason Mraz
I’ll be there for you – The Rembrandts
I’m Good (Blue) - Bebe Rexha and David Guetta
I’m yours – Jason Mraz
If I ain’t got you – Alicia Keys
In my Life – Beatles
In too Deep – Sum 41
Into My Arms – Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Iris – goo goo dolls
Isn’t she lovely – Stevie Wonder
It’s my Life – Bon Jovi
Knowing me, knowing you - ABBA
Latch – Sam Smith
Le Festin – Ratatouille
Let it be – Beatles
Let’s Stay together – Al Green
Like a star – Corinne Bailey Rae
Love on top - Beyonce
Lovely day – Bill Withers
Make you feel my love – Adele
Man in the mirror – Michael Jackson
Marry Me - Train
May you never – John Martyn
Memories – Maroon 5
Moon river – Audrey Hepburn
Mr Brightside – The Killers
My Hero – Foo Fighters
Oh, what a night – the four seasons
Perfect – Ed Sheeran
Piece of my heart – Mayday Parade
Pompeii – Bastille
Re-arrange – Biffy Clyro
Real Love – John Lennon/Tom Odell
Rewrite the stars – The Greatest Showman
Riptide – Vance Joy
Rock with you – Michael Jackson
Rule the World – Take That
San Francisco – Scott McKenzie
Say you won’t let go – James Arthur
September – Earth, wind & Fire
Shallow – lady gaga/Bradley Cooper ‘A star is born’
She’s always a Woman – Billy Joel
She’s So High – Tal Bachman
Signed sealed Delivered – Stevie Wonder
Slow dancing in a burning room – John mayer
Stairway to Heaven – Led Zeppelin
Stormy weather – Ella Fitzgerald
Sweet child I mine – guns & roses
Take on me – a-ha
Take over the world – The Courteeners
Tale as old as time - Beauty and the beast
Tears in Heaven – Eric Clapton
The book of love Peter Gabriel
The Scientist – Coldplay
Thinking out Loud – Ed Sheeran
This will be – Natalie Cole
True – Martin Taylor
True Colors – Cyndi Lauper
Wagon Wheel – Darius Rucker
What a difference a day makes – Jamie Cullum
What about us - Pink
When she loved me – Toy Story
Wildest Dreams – Taylor Swift
Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
Yellow – Coldplay
You & I – Tom Walker
You got a friend in me - Randy Newman
Your song – Elton John

David's Prices

Last updated: 2025

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£280
Up to 2 hours£350
Up to 3 hours£400
Packages
Drinks reception2 hours
Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception
£375
Wedding ceremony1 hour
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£375
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception2 hours
- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception.
£500
Ceremony, Drinks reception & wedding breakfast2 hours
4 songs during the ceremony x2 45 min sets for drinks reception x2 45 min sets for wedding breakfast music through PA in-between sets
£650
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 us know

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

Absolutely. This is a really popular request and we actually offer this service for free.

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually set up in about 1 hour before the performance time.

Can I pick the pieces 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, I am 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 specific pieces before the event?

If there is a special song you'd like me to arrange for guitar, I am happy to do this for you.

What do your clients love most about your performances?

How it creates a lovely relaxed atmosphere.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

I have performed all around the UK and in europe, a few wedding venues that I have played at include Rushden Hall, Prestwold Hall, Carriage Hall, Picturedrome, Hodstock Priory, Kedleston, kedleston country house and Fawlsey Hall.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Martin Taylor, Emil Ernebro, Tommy Emmanuel to name a few

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

With X factor winner Matt Terry.
Musicianship
Genres:
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Fluent sight-reader, Transcription
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