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Francis The Solo Sensation
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About Francis
Steel pan soloist with a very varied repertoire for events of all types.
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Sutton Coldfield
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Francis
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Francis' Reviews
From customers:
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Leanne L
13 days ago, for a Wedding in Sutton Coldfield B74
RG
Ramone G
2 months ago, for a Private event in Sunderland
Francis' Song list
A mixture of traditional island melodies, reggae, and well known pop songs from the 60s right up to the present day.
I couldn't list them all, but here are just a few:
Pop:
Shape of you - Ed Sheeran
Wild Thoughts - Rihanna
Work - Rihanna
Shake It Off - Taylor Swift
Dance Monkey - Tones And I
Happy - Pharrell Williams
One Dance -Drake
Get Lucky - Daft Punk / Pharrell Williams
One Kiss - Dua Lipa / Calvin Harris
New Rules - Dua Lipa
Hold my hand - Jess Glynne
Thinking out loud - Ed Sheeran
Cheerleader - OMI
Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson / Bruno Mars
Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
...And many more
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Reggae :
Buffalo Soldier - Bob Marley
Three little birds - Bob Marley
Is this love - Bob Marley
I shot the sheriff - Bob Marley
One Love - Bob Marley
Waiting in vain - Bob Marley
No, no, no - Dawn Penn
Kingston Town - UB40
Red red wine - UB40
Don't worry, be happy - Bobby McFerrin
She's Royal - Taurus Riley
...And many more
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90s, 80s:
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
Smooth Criminal - Michael Jackson
Bad - Micheal Jackson
Blame it on the boogie - Jackson 5
Never can say goodbye - Jackson 5
Play that funky music (white boy) - Pink Cherry
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
The Bee Gees - Staying Alive
Boogie nights - Heatwave
Last night a DJ saved my life - Indeep
Tainted Love - Soft Cell
...And many more
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70s, 60s and beyond:
Something stupid - Frank and Nancy Sinatra
Can't take my eyes off you - Andy williams
Don't worry, be happy - Bobby McFerrin
Queen - Don't stop me now
Build me up buttercup - The Foundations
Surfin' USA - The Beach Boys
Good vibrations - The Beach Boys
Music to watch girls by - Andy Williams
Club Tropicana - Wham
Dancing Queen - Abba
Copacabana - Barry Manilow
I will survive - Gloria Gaynor
In the mood - Glen Miller
Fly me to the moon - Frank Sinatra
Mas que nada - Various
Fever ( you give me ) - Peggy Lee
Dream a little dream - The Mamas and Papas
My guy - Mary Wells
...And many more
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House, Dance, & UK Garage
White Noise - Disclosure
Overdrive - Gecko
Gypsy Woman - Crystal Waters
Sing it Back - Moloko
Rewind - Craig David
Sorry (I didn't know) - Monsta Boy
With A Little Bit Of Luck
And many more...
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90s RnB, Dancehall, Afrobeats:
No Diggity - Blackstreet
This Is How We Do It - Montell Jordan
Pony - Ginuwine
Like Glue - Sean Paul
Hold Yuh - Gyptian
Turn Me On - Kevin Little
Sensational - Chris Brown
Love Nwantiti - CKay
And many more...
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Traditional songs:
Dollar wine
Hot hot hot
Brown Girl in the Ring
Rivers of Babylon
Quando quando
Rum and Coca-Cola
Brasil
Spanish eyes
Never on a Sunday
La Cucaracha
Same de orfeus
Yellow bird
Island in the sun
Jamaica farewell
La Bamba
Cherry pink
Sugar Bum
Linston Market
Peanut Vendor
Dollar wine
Hot hot hot
...And many more
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Disney and miscellaneous
Under the sea
Bear necessities
I wanna be like you
The cricket theme
The lion sleeps tonight (in the mighty jungle)
...And many more
Francis' Prices
Last updated: 2025
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) | £468.75 | |
| Up to 1 hour | £468.75 | |
| Up to 2 hours | £468.75 | |
| Up to 3 hours | £843.75 |
Customer questions
What do your clients love most about your performances?
It's very unique
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
I've performed at most of the wedding venues at least once!
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
Pass, for now.
What is the most high profile gig you've performed?
We were asked to play for Queen Elizabeth the 2nd but we couldn't make it that day!
Apart from that, it would probably be the times we've played for famous footballers - but I don't gossip 😮
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
We'll try to make it work!
Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?
Sometimes, enquire within.
How much time do you need to set up?
15 minutes.
Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?
Much like a DJ, it's not possible to choose all of the songs, but please do let me know which genres you like and if there are any particular songs from my repertoire that you'd like to hear.
Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?
Yes.
Can you learn specific pieces before the event?
It depends on the event and how busy I am with gigs, but enquire within.
Musicianship
Genres:
Caribbean music, World music, African music, Afrobeat, Calypso, Brazilian music, Bossa nova, Latin, Reggae, Pop, Disco, Covers, Funk, R&B, Motown, Soul, Jazz, Ibiza club, Garage, House, Christmas
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Event types:
Private event, Wedding, Corporate event, Birthday party, Christmas party, Charity event, Burns night, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, New Year's Eve, Concert, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Bar / Club / Venue event
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