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About Finn Barnaby

Pianist of the people. Playing popular hits from 1920s-2020s. 10+ Years Experience
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York
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Hello! Finn here - pianist of the people. I play the piano for a number of estates, hotels, restaurants, wedding venues, cocktail bars (and more) in and around North Yorkshire. Weddings, dinner parties, shoot parties, anniversaries, I play for everyone and anyone. Stuck for inspiration? Relax, just tell me your 'vibe' and I'll do the rest; pick the songs and play them in a style that suits the occasion

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Musicianship
Genres:
Covers, Christmas, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, 1960s era music, 1950s era music, 1940s era music, 1930s era music, 1920s era music, Folk, Country, Blues, Jazz, Acoustic, Pop, Vintage, Classic rock, Pop rock, Top 40, Soul, Karaoke
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Event types:
Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Recording session, New Year's Eve, Christmas party, Birthday party, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Corporate event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Burns night
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Other skills:
Composer, Songwriter, Accompanist, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching
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Song list

A small selection of the few hundred songs in the repertoire. All songs can be played in numerous styles depending on the atmosphere
"Pointless" by Lewis Capaldi
"Fly Me to the Moon" by Frank Sinatra
"Flowers" by Miley Cyrus
"Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley
"At Last" by Etta James
"Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers
"The Way You Look Tonight" by Fred Astaire
"Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
"I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston
"I Got You (I Feel Good)" by James Brown
"My Girl" by The Temptations
"Let's Stay Together" by Al Green
"Kiss" by Prince
"Summer of '69" by Bryan Adams
"Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey
"Sweet Caroline" by Neil Diamond
"Living on a Prayer" by Bon Jovi
"I Want to Hold Your Hand" by The Beatles
"Stand By Me" by Ben E. King
"I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor
"Girls Just Want to Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper
"Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson
"Livin' La Vida Loca" by Ricky Martin
"Hallelujah" by Jeff Buckley
"Imagine" by John Lennon
"How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)" by Marvin Gaye
"Let's Get It On" by Marvin Gaye
"Crazy Little Thing Called Love" by Queen
"Jump" by Van Halen
"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
"Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars
"All of Me" by John Legend
"Brown Eyed Girl" by Van Morrison
"The Power of Love" by Celine Dion
"Hello" by Adele
"Shallow" by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper
"You Are the Sunshine of My Life" by Stevie Wonder
"Happy" by Pharrell Williams
"I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" by Aerosmith
"Take My Breath Away" by Berlin
"Lady in Red" by Chris de Burgh
"Heaven" by Bryan Adams
"A Thousand Years" by Christina Perri
"Endless Love" by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie
"Just the Way You Are" by Bruno Mars
"Every Breath You Take" by The Police
"I Want You Back" by The Jackson 5
"Boogie Wonderland" by Earth, Wind and Fire
"September" by Earth, Wind and Fire
"Crazy" by Patsy Cline
"My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion
"Smooth" by Santana feat. Rob Thomas
"You Make My Dreams" by Hall and Oates
"Careless Whisper" by George Michael
"Faith" by George Michael
"True Colors" by Cyndi Lauper
"The Greatest Love of All" by Whitney Houston
"I Wanna Dance with Somebody" by Whitney Houston
"That's Amore" by Dean Martin
"Mack the Knife" by Bobby Darin
"Moon River" by Andy Williams
"Blue Moon" by The Marcels
"Great Balls of Fire" by Jerry Lee Lewis
"Heartbreak Hotel" by Elvis Presley
"Rock Around the Clock" by Bill Haley and His Comets
"All You Need is Love" by The Beatles
"Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin
"Sweet Child o' Mine" by Guns N' Roses
"The Twist" by Chubby Checker
"I Got a Woman" by Ray Charles
"Respect" by Aretha Franklin
"Dancing Queen" by ABBA
"I Will Follow Him" by Little Peggy March
"The Times They Are a-Changin'" by Bob Dylan
"My Way" by Frank Sinatra
"New York, New York" by Frank Sinatra
"You've Got a Friend" by Carole King
"Rescue Me" by Fontella Bass
"Ain't Too Proud to Beg" by The Temptations
"I Say a Little Prayer" by Aretha Franklin
"Oh, Pretty Woman" by Roy Orbison
"Son of a Preacher Man" by Dusty Springfield
"You Really Got Me" by The Kinks
"Tutti Frutti" by Little Richard
"Rockin' Robin" by Bobby Day
"Love Me Tender" by Elvis Presley
"Candle in the Wind" by Elton John
"I Believe I Can Fly" by R. Kelly
"Wonderwall" by Oasis
"Don't Stop the Music" by Rihanna
"Hips Don't Lie" by Shakira feat. Wyclef Jean
"Yeah!" by Usher feat. Lil Jon and Ludacris
"Beautiful" by Christina Aguilera
"Hey Ya!" by OutKast
"Crazy in Love" by Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z
"Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" by Beyoncé
"Rolling in the Deep" by Adele
"Somebody That I Used to Know" by Gotye feat. Kimbra
"Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd
"Can't Stop the Feeling!" by Justin Timberlake
"Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran
"Uptown Girl" by Billy Joel
"Shout" by The Isley Brothers
"Footloose" by Kenny Loggins
"Thriller" by Michael Jackson
"Man in the Mirror" by Michael Jackson
"I'll Be There" by The Jackson 5
"Crazy Love" by Van Morrison
"Love Shack" by The B-52's
"Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" by Wham!
"Superstition" by Stevie Wonder
"I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz
"Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran
"Despacito" by Luis Fonsi feat. Daddy Yankee
"Happy Together" by The Turtles
"Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd
"Landslide" by Fleetwood Mac
"Yesterday" by The Beatles
"Boys Don't Cry"
"Walking on Sunshine" by Katrina and The Waves
"I Can't Make You Love Me" by Bonnie Raitt
"Ain't No Sunshine" by Bill Withers
"My Cherie Amour" by Stevie Wonder
"Sugar, Sugar" by The Archies
"Jailhouse Rock" by Elvis Presley
"Jolene" by Dolly Parton
"Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash
"The Wanderer" by Dion
"Proud Mary" by Tina Turner
"I Feel the Earth Move" by Carole King
"Super Freak" by Rick James
"Brick House" by Commodores
"Le Freak" by Chic
"Kung Fu Fighting" by Carl Douglas
"Stayin' Alive" by Bee Gees
"Don't You Want Me" by Human League
"You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" by Dead or Alive
"Kiss" by Prince
"Vogue" by Madonna
"It's Raining Men" by The Weather Girls
"Maniac" by Michael Sembello
"Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson
"She's a Lady" by Tom Jones
"Love is in the Air" by John Paul Young
"You Can't Hurry Love" by The Supremes
"I Say a Little Prayer" by Dionne Warwick
"Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours" by Stevie Wonder
"Let's Groove" by Earth, Wind and Fire
"Ain't Nobody" by Chaka Khan
"Get Lucky" by Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

I’ve a vast, eclectic repertoire and play freely depending on the atmosphere e.g. I can change the style/vibe/feel of a piece if there’s a shift in mood at the venue. I can sit and play for 2-3 hours, without a break and no gaps between each piece.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

- Ravenswick Hall - Birdsall House - The Talbot Hotel - Duncombe Park - Thirsk Lodge Barns

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Any and all - anyone making music reminds me how important creativity is for the soul

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

I play lots of private events for for high profile clients - but I'm not dropping any names!

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

Just keep me posted as best you can and I'll do my best to accommodate!

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

No

How much time do you need to set up?

About 15 Minutes. 25 mins if you chancy a chat!

If I have a piano at my venue, are you happy to perform on that?

As long as its in in good condition and in tune, of course!

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

Of course

Are you able to bring your own piano or keyboard?

Absolutely. I bring a smart and compact electric piano with an inbuilt stand and felt cover. This also includes a PA system to project the sound.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Absolutely

Prices

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)£95
Up to 1 hour£220
Up to 2 hours£320
Up to 3 hours£410

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From customers:

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Katie
25 days ago, for a Wedding in 970 Main St
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5 out of 5

Thank you so much for being a part of our day, you were incredible and everyone loved hearing you play.

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Sarah
1 month ago, for a Wedding in Vineyard
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5 out of 5

The music was perfect Finn. Thank you so much! It was a fabulous day. 🥰

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