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Gareth Live Music. Crowd pleasers. Live at The Brass Magnolia, Carnival Mardi Gras

TAINTED LOVE - SOFT CELL - BLUES COVER

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About Gareth

Explosive, musical & high quality acoustic showcase accompanied by live looping tracks, blistering solos and a powerful vocal range.

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Singing guitarist

Dunmow

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Highly experienced guitarist and singer offering an outstanding solo acoustic showcase. Genres ranging from Pop, Rock, Blues, Reggae & House Music. Eras 70,80,90 and present day. Song covers using a looper offering a big sound that you would not expect from a solo artist with a high level of empathy to suit the occasion. I have toured the world with an extensive repertoire of 250+ songs from Pop, Rock, Blues, Reggae, Country, Ibiza House and A tribute to Frank Sinatra. I was top ranked guitar soloist when working for Carnival Cruise Lines aboard their flagship vessel, Mardi Gras. I have entertained audiences from all over the world and can guarantee the highest quality performance. I am booked to shake things up on a Friday & Saturday night in a busy party atmosphere as well as being booked for more private and intimate settings such as wedding receptions and small gatherings. I offer a high level of musicality and classic tunes by the biggest superstars with carefully chosen hits that stand this showcase out from what everyone else is doing. I am available for bookings around East Midlands, Essex, Herts, London & South East Mainly.

Gareth

5 out of 5

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Gareth's Reviews

5 out of 5

Gareth was absolutely brilliant. Great voice and lovely person

Reply from Gareth

22 days ago

Thanks so much. It was an absolute pleasure. I wish you every happiness together.

5 out of 5

I just wanted the thank you for a great cruise. Besides the time with my children, listening to you perform was one of the highlights of my holiday. I also enjoyed talking to you on your day off. Thanks for putting a huge smile on my sons face when playing Queen in your music trivia set.

5 out of 5

Guitar soloist Gareth is by far the finest soloist Carnival has ever hired! He plays from the heart and his performances reflect his true love and passion for music. Absolotely outstanding.

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Gareth's Song list

(BT) = BACKING TRACK

(LL) = LIVE LOOPS

(*****) = LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY 1-5 Stars

Everything I do I do it for you - B. Adams ***

Tuyo - Rodrigo Amarante ***

What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong *** (LL)

I remember you - Chet Baker ***** (BT)

Murder on the dance floor - S. Ellis Baxter *** (LL)

Day in Verona - Tom Baxter ***

Surfin USA - The Beach Boys ***

All you need is love - The Beatles ***

Money Can’t buy me love - The Beatles *** (LL)

Ticket To Ride - The Beatles ***

Gimme the night - George Benson **** (LL)

Goes to show you never can tell - C. Berry ***

(LL)

Lonely Boy - The Black Keys *** (LL)

No Diggity - Black Street **** (LL)

Boys n Girls - Blur **** (LL)

Country House - Blur (LL)

Parklife - Blur ****

Song 2 - Blur ***

Wanted Dead Or Alive - Bon Jovi **** (LL)

Let’s Dance - David Bowie **** (LL)

Space Oddity - David Bowie ***

MargaritaVille - Jimmy Buffet **

Cocaine - JJ Cale ** (LL)

The Breeze - JJ Cale (LL)

The Wichita Lineman - Glen Campbell

Havana - Camila Cabello **** (LL)

Havana Hembra - Alex Cuba ***** (LL)

Do for Love - Bobby Cauldwell *** (LL)

Another Day in Paradise - Phil Collins **

Fast Car - Tracy Chapman ****

Talkin’ bout a revolution - Tracy Chapman **

The Long Way Around - The Chicks ***

Layla - Eric Clapton **** (LL)

Signe - Eric Clapton ****

Old Love - Eric Clapton

Should I stay or should I go - The Clash **

Yellow - Coldplay **

Pretty Good at Drinkin Beer - Billy Corrington **

All I Wanna Do - Sheryl Crow

Change - Sheryl Crow *** (LL)

Ciudad Hembra - Alex Cuba ***** (LL)

Boys Don’t Cry - The Cure ** (LL)

Friday I’m In Love - The Cure **

Love Cats - The Cure **** (LL)

Bohemian You - The Dandy Warhols *** (LL)

Nothing Ever Happens - Del Amitri ***

Tennessee Whiskey - Dillon & Hargrove ***

Sultans of Swing - Dire Straits ***** (LL)

California Love - Dr Dre **** (LL)

Don’t Stop Now - Dua Lipa *** (LL)

Take it easy - The Eagles **** (LL)

Hotel California - Eagles ***** (LL)

Peaceful easy feeling - The Eagles **** (LL)

Tequila Sunrise - The Eagles **** (LL)

Lyin’ Eyes - The Eagles ****

Hound Dog - Elvis ***

Give a little respect - Erasure ****

Missing - Everything But The Girl **** (LLp)

Sweet Dreams - Eurythmics **** (LL)

17 Going Under - Sam Fender *** (LL)

Get it started - Sam Fender *** (LL)

Have you ever seen the rain - J. Fogarty *** (LL)

How to Save a life - The Fray *** (LL)y

Everlong - The Foo Fighters *** (LL)

Times Like These - Foo Fighters ***

SledgeHammer - Peter Gabriel **** (LL)

Liza Jane - Vince Gill ***** (LL)

Babylon - David Gray ***

Be Mine - David Gray ***

Sail Away - David Gray ***

Let’s Stay Together - Al Green ****

Basket Case - Greenday **

American Idiot - Green Day **

The City of New Orleans - Arlo Guthrie **

(BT) = BACKING TRACK

(LL) = LIVE LOOPS

(*****) = LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY 1-5 Stars

Maneater - Hall & Oats **** (LL)

CrossTown Traffic - Jimi Hendrix ***

Little Wing - Jimi Hendrix ***** (LL)

Bye bye Love - Buddy Holly

True Love Ways - Buddy Holly

South Of The Border - Chris Isaak **** (LL)

Wicked Game - Chris Isaak **** (LL)

La Mujer de Verde - Izal (LL)

It’s five o’clock somewhere - Alan Jackson *** (LL)

Billie Jean - Michael Jackson *** (LL)

Sit down - James *** (LL)

With a Little L - Jamiroquai **** (LL)

Nightingale - Norah Jones *** (LL)

Somewhere Only We Know - Keane ****

As Good as I once was - Toby Keith *** (LL)

Who’s Your Daddy - Toby Keith *** (LL)

If I ain’t got you - Alicia Keys *** (LL)

Worried Life Blues - BB King *** (LL)

Wild Flowers & Wine - Marcus King **** (LL)

Beautiful Stranger - Marcus King *** (LL)

I’ll Get Along Michael Kiwanuka ***

Celebration - Kool & the Gang **** (LL)

Fly away - Lenny Kravitz **** (LL)

Can’t get you outta my head - Kylie **** (LL)

True Colours - Cindy Lauper *** (LL)

Must be love - Madness *** (LL)

Jammin’ - Bob Marley ***** (LL)

One Love - Bob Marley ***

I wanna Love ya - Bob Marley **** (LL)

2 Little Birds - Bob Marley *** (LL)

Treasure - Bruno Mars **** (LL)

Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars ***** (LL)

Just wanna Dance the night away - The Mavericks *** (LL)

Gravity - John Mayer **** (LL)

Neon - John Mayer *****

Wild Blue - John Mayer ****

Who Do You Think I was - John Mayer ****

Black Bird - Paul McCartney ****

Who Could it be now - Men at Work *** (LL)

Down Under - Men At Work *** (LL)

Faith - George Michael *** (LL)

Star People - George Michael **** (LL)

Abracadabra - Steve Miller Band **** (LL)

The Joker - Steve Miller ** (LL)

Sing it back - Miloko **** (LL)

Into The Mystic - Van Morrison **

MoonDance - Van Morrison *** (LL)

Baby Gimme Tonight - Modja *** (LL)

Don’t worry be happy - B Mcferrin **** (LL)

On Days Like These - Matt Munroe *** (BT)

La Chica de ayer - NachaPop *** (LL)

Regulate - Nate Dogg & Warren G **** (LL)

Smells like teen spirit - Nirvana ** (LL)

What’s the story morning glory - Oasis ***

Wonderwall - Oasis ***

Don’t Look Back In Anger - Oasis ***

Pretty Woman / Twist n Shout - Roy Orbison / Beatles ***

Only The Lonely - Roy Orbison / Chris Isaak

Mi Destino - Monsieur Perine *** (LL)

1901 - Phoenix **** N (LL)

Another Brick In The Wall pt2 - Pink Floyd **** (LL)

Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd *** (LL)

Every Breath You Take - The Police ****

Everything she does is Magic - The Police ***

Message in a bottle - The Police ***** (LL)

When Doves Cry - Prince ***** (LL)

500 Miles - The Proclaimers ** (LL)

Crazy little thing called Love - Queen **** (LL)

Somebody to Love - Queen ***** (LL)

I want to break free - Queen ***** (LL)

Bohemian Rhapsody - (Wayne's world / Queen) *****

(BT) = BACKING TRACK

(LL) = LIVE LOOPS

(*****) = LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY 1-5 Stars

High & Dry - RadioHead ****

Creep - Radiohead *****

Steelers Wheels - Gerry Rafferty

Under The Bridge - Red Hot Chilli Peppers ****

Scar Tissue - Red Hot Chilli Peppers

Losing my religion - R.E.M **

I’ll be there for you - The Rembrandts *** (LL)

Vida Loca - Ricky Martin **** (LL)

The Gambler - Kenny Rogers **

Honky Tonk Woman - The Rolling Stones *** (LL)

No puedo vivir sin ti - Los Ronaldos *** (LL)

Figure it Out - Royal Blood **** (LL)

Nos dieron los diez - Joaquin Sabina

Star Spangled Banner - US National Anthem (***)

I’m not the only One - Sam Smith ****

Maria Maria - Carlos Santana *** (LL)

Wanna Be Americano - Brian Setzer ***** (LL)

The A Team - Ed Sheeran ** (LL)

Shape of you - Ed Sheeran **** (LL)

Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran *** (LL)

Call me Al - Paul Simon **** (LL)

Graceland - Paul Simon *****

I get a kick out of you - Frank Sinatra

The Lady is a Tramp - Frank Sinatra **** (BT)

Mack The Knife - Frank Sinatra ****

My Funny Valentine - Frank Sinatra ***** (BT)

The Girl From Ipanema - Frank Sinatra ***** (BT)

My Way - Frank Sinatra **** (BT)

Under My Skin - Frank Sinatra **** (BT)

You make me feel so young - Frank Sinatra *** (BT)

They can’t take that away from me - Frank Sinatra **** (BT)

Come Fly With Me - Frank Sinatra **** (BT)

My Kind if Town - Frank Sinatra **** (BT)

The Best is Yet to Come - Frank Sinatra **** (BT)

A Very Good Year - Frank Sinatra *** (BT)

New York New York - Frank Sinatra **** (BT)

Tainted Love - Soft Cell ***** (LL)

Black Hole Sun - SoundGarden ***

Hit me baby one more time - Britney Spears **

Music Sounds better with you - Stardust *** (LL)

We Built This City - Starship ***

Englishman in New York - Sting **** (LL)

August - Taylor Swift

The Man - Taylor Swift **

Sirenas - Taburete

Times Like These - Foo Fighters ***

Proud Mary - Tina Turner (Acoustic) ***

New Years Day - U2 **** (LL)

One - U2 ****

With Or Without You - U2 ** (LL)

Food for Thought - UB40 *** (LL)

La Bamba - Richie Vallings ***

Empty Arms - Stevie Ray Vaughan ***** (LL)

Bitter Sweet Symphony - The Verve *** (LL)

Lucky Man - The Verve *** (LL)

Ain’t no Sunshine - Bill Withers / John Mayer **** (LL)

Down In The Hole - T Watts **** (LL)

Valerie - Amy Winehouse ***

Tears Dry On their Own - Amy Winehouse ***

Broken Stones - Paul Weller *** (LL)

Master Blaster (Jammin’) - Stevie Wonder ****

Superstition - Stevie Wonder **** (LL)

Isn’t She Lovely - Stevie Wonder **** (LL)

All I do - Stevie Wonder ***

Je Veux - Zaz ***

The Grange - ZZ Top **** (LL)

Chicken Fried - Zac Brown Band ***

Toes - Zac Brown Band ***

Island Song - Zac Brown Band **** (LL)

Gareth's Prices

Last updated: 2024

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£187.50
Up to 1 hour	£250
Up to 2 hours	£362.50
Up to 3 hours	£612.50

Old Blue eyes + Acoustic Show

1h Old Blue Eyes Set + 2 x 45 mins Sets of Acoustic Show (Local to Essex area)

£612.50

Wedding package

2 h acoustic showcase + 4h DJ party set for private events only. This can also include a 45min set of Old Blue Eyes Tribute or Music Trivia Set for guests

£737.50

Full Showcase

2 h acoustic showcase + 3h DJ party set for private events only. This can also include a 45min set of Old Blue Eyes Tribute or Music Trivia Set.

£862.50

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Engagement and personable nature. High quality sound. Excellent level of musicianship and vocal quality. A fantastic repertoire with over 250 songs from many eras.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Carnival Cruise Lines, Spain, France, USA & Estaern/Western Caribbean

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Prince, Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Pink Floyd, Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Blur, the Verve, Bob Marley, The Eagles, Zac Brown Band, Bruce Springsteen

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

Sarm Studios London working for an array of pop artists. George Michael, Kylie, Madonna, Vanessa Mae, S Club 7 & Blur with record producers like Youth, William Orbit & Trevor Horn. I have also toured the world working aboard Carnival Cruise Lines doing over 25 sets per week to audiences from all over the world. I was ranked Carnival's top guitar soloist.

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

I am normally fully booked 6 months in advance so any changes are subject to availability. I will ALWAYS try to rearrange to suit any changes however if it means letting another private booking down orI have an international commitment I am afraid that I will need to cancel the booking and make a full or partial refund depending on how near to the event...

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

I have a prepared play list for intervals and also offer a DJ set for an added price in the event that it is required.

How much time do you need to set up?

normally 10-15 mins

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

Yes of course

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes. this may come for an extra charge depending on the event/ceremony. Please enquire.

Musicianship

Genres:

Covers, Pop, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Americana, Disco, Top 40, Spanish music, Reggae, Easy listening, Light music, House, Ibiza club, Christmas, Country, Electronic, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, 1960s era music, 1950s era music, Traditional English folk, Folk, Rockabilly, R&B, Tribute, Hip Hop

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Instruments:

Singing guitarist, Electric guitar, Guitar

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Event types:

Private event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Concert, Recording session, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Audio engineer, Songwriter, Composer, Sound technician, Producer, Fluent improviser, Live looping

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