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Energetic vocals that are guaranteed to get the party rocking
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GaryR offers vocal sets that appeal to all age groups. With a repertoire spanning from the 1950s to the 2020s, my performances are ideal for occasions where a disco feels too impersonal and a full band is beyond budget. I have a compact setup and can fit into cosy spaces if necessary. Should you have any special requests, please do not hesitate to ask; I will do my best to accommodate them to make your event even more special. I have had the honour of performing in front of 2,700 people at the London Palladium across six charity shows, singing lead in pieces such as "Music of the Night" from Phantom of the Opera, "Who Am I?" from Les Misérables, "Nothing's Gonna Harm You" from Sweeney Todd, and "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again" from Phantom of the Opera. The latter was particularly challenging, as it came a month after my father passed away. I have also performed at a friend's funeral, singing "Empty Chairs at Empty Tables" from Les Misérables, which was another emotionally demanding experience.

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Mike P
5 months ago, for a Wedding anniversary in The Woodfalls Inn
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5 out of 5

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – GaryR Vocals ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – GaryR Party DJ We recently hired Gary for a combined live vocal and disco set and couldn’t be happier with how the evening turned out. From the moment we first got in touch, Gary went out of his way to communicate clearly and thoughtfully, taking great care to understand exactly what we were looking for. His attention to detail was second to none. The music was very much to our taste, and although it was an exceptionally hot evening and many guests chose to stay outside to keep cool, the vibe and energy were just right for the occasion. One of the unexpected highlights was the first dance, which Gary encouraged us into on the night and sang for us at the end of his vocal set. We never had a first dance on our wedding day, so this became a really touching and unforgettable moment that we’ll always treasure. We’ve had lots of positive comments from guests, and we know they all enjoyed themselves. There’s genuinely nothing we would have changed – Gary did a fantastic job and helped us create a night to remember. Thank you again for everything! Alison & Mike

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Maxine L
10 months ago, for a Bar / Club / Venue event in GU1 1DN
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5 out of 5

Fabulous karaoke Gary has a fabulous voice and starts things off, which encourages people to get up and sing, very enjoyable entertainment.

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GaryR's Song list

(Is This the Way to) Amarillo - Tony Christie - 1971
A Change Is Gonna Come - Sam Cooke - 1964
A Song for You - Donny Hathaway - 1971
After Dark - Tito & Tarantula (From Dusk Till Dawn) - 1996
All for You - Cian Ducrot - 2022
All Night Long (All Night) - Lionel Richie - 1983
Always Look on the Bright Side of Life - Monty Python - 1979
Always Remember Us This Way - A Star is Born (Lady Gaga) - 2018
America - Neil Diamond - 1980
Back to Black - Amy Winehouse - 2006
Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor) - Robert Palmer - 1979
Beatles Medley - Take That - 1994
Bed of Roses - Bon Jovi - 1992
Beds Are Burning - Midnight Oil - 1987
Before You Go - Lewis Capaldi - 2019
Big Love - Fleetwood Mac - 1987
Blue Hotel - Chris Isaak - 1986
Bring Him Home - Les Misérables (film) - 2012
Broken Stones - Paul Weller - 1994
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison - 1967
Bruises - Lewis Capaldi - 2017
Budapest - George Ezra - 2013
California Dreamin' - The Mamas and the Papas - 1966
Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol - 2006
Cool for Cats - Squeeze - 1979
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Michael Bublé - 2003
Creep - Radiohead - 1992
Cry to Me - Solomon Burke - 1962
Crying Shame - The Teskey Brothers - 2017
Dakota - Stereophonics - 2005
Dance the Night Away - The Mavericks - 1998
Dancing in the Dark - Trevor Horn & Gabrielle Aplin - 2019
Dancing On my Own (Live) - Kings of Leon - 2013
Dancing on the Ceiling - Lionel Richie - 1986
Daydream Believer - The Monkees - 1968
Don't Give Up on Me - Andy Grammer (Five Feet Apart) - 2019
Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood - Joe Cocker - 1996
Drift Away - Dobie Gray - 1973
Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me) - Train - 2001
Easy (Like Sunday Morning) - The Commodores - 1977
Empty Chairs At Empty Tables - Les Misérables (musical) (Michael Ball) - 1985
Everybody Wants to Rule the World - Tears for Fears - 1985
Everything - Michael Bublé - 2007
Fallin' - Alicia Keys - 2001
Feeling Good - Michael Bublé - 2006
Flying Without Wings - Westlife - 1999
Forever in Blue Jeans - Neil Diamond - 1978
Ghostbusters - Ray Parker Jr. - 1980
Gimme All Your Lovin' - ZZ Top - 1983
Gold - Spandau Ballet - 1983
Half a Man - Dean Lewis - 2019
Have You Ever Seen the Rain - Creedence Clearwater Revival - 1970
Heart Full of Soul - The Yardbirds - 1965
Hello Mary Lou - Creedence Clearwater Revival - 1972
Here Comes My Baby - The Tremeloes - 1967
Hey Brother - Avicii - 2013
Hound Dog - Elvis Presley - 1956
How Do I Live - LeAnn Rimes - 1997
How Do I Say Goodbye - Dean Lewis - 2022
How to Save a Life - The Fray - 2005
Hurricane - The Band of Heathens - 2011
I Can't Make You Love Me - Josh Groban - 2020
I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues - Elton John - 1983
I Put a Spell on You - Joe Cocker - 2004
I'm Doing Fine Now - The Pasadenas - 1991
Iron Sky - Paolo Nutini - 2014
It's a Man's Man's Man's World - Seal - 2008
It's Still Rock and Roll to Me - Billy Joel - 1980
Jealous - Labrinth - 2014
Keep On Running - The Spencer Davis Group - 1965
Keeping Me Alive - Jonathan Roy - 2019
Kingston Town - UB40 - 1989
Leave a Light On - Tom Walker - 2017
Legs - ZZ Top - 1984
Lido Shuffle - Boz Scaggs - 1976
Lip Up Fatty - Bad Manners - 1980
Living Next Door to Alice - Smokie - 1976
Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress - The Hollies - 1972
Lose Control - Teddy Swims - 2023
Love Is All Around - Wet Wet Wet - 1994
Love Is on the Way - Saigon Kick - 1992
Mack the Knife - Michael Bublé - 2010
Make It Rain (from Sons of Anarchy) - Ed Sheeran - 2014
Maria (single version) - Blondie - 1999
Medley The Drifters - Medley Covers - 1960
Mustang Sally - The Commitments - 1991
My Girl - The Temptations - 1965
My Life - Billy Joel - 1978
Naturally - Huey Lewis & The News - 1986
Need Your Love So Bad - Fleetwood Mac - 1968
Never Enough - The Greatest Showman - 2017
Never Tear Us Apart - INXS - 1988
New Shoes - Paolo Nutini - 2006
Not While I'm Around - Sweeney Todd - 2007
Nothing Else Matters - Metallica - 1992
Oh, Boy! - Buddy Holly - 1957
On Broadway (Single Version) - George Benson - 1977
One and Only - Adele - 2011
One Day - Gary Moore - 1994
Out on the Floor - Dobie Gray - 1965
Piano Man - Billy Joel - 1973
Pompeii - Bastille - 2013
Purple Rain (short version) - Prince - 1984
Rain - The Teskey Brothers - 2019
Rave On - Buddy Holly - 1958
Real Gone Kid - Deacon Blue - 1988
Red, Red Wine (Radio Edit) - UB40 - 1983
Run - Snow Patrol - 2003
Runaround Sue - Dion & The Belmonts - 1961
Second Hand News - Fleetwood Mac - 1977
Sex on Fire - Kings of Leon - 2008
Shakin' All Over - Johnny Kidd & The Pirates - 1960
Sharp Dressed Man - ZZ Top - 1983
She's Always a Woman - Billy Joel - 1977
She's Like The Wind - Dirty Dancing - 1987
Should I Stay or Should I Go - The Clash - 1982
Shut Up and Dance - Walk The Moon - 2014
Skin - Rag'n'Bone Man - 2017
Snowman - Sia - 2017
Someone You Loved - Lewis Capaldi - 2018
Special Brew - Bad Manners - 1980
St. James Infirmary - Lou Rawls - 1963
Still Got the Blues - Gary Moore - 1990
Still the One - Smokie - 2000
Stray Cat Strut - The Stray Cats - 1981
Stuck in the Middle with You - Stealers Wheel - 1973
Such a Night - Michael Bublé - 2018
Suspicious Minds - Elvis Presley - 1969
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond - 1969
Sweet Home Chicago - The Blues Brothers - 1980
Take on Me (live MTV Unplugged) - a-ha - 2017
Tennessee Whiskey - Chris Stapleton - 2015
That'll Be the Day - Buddy Holly - 1957
That's Life - Frank Sinatra - 1966
The Dark End of the Street - The Commitments - 1991
The Great Pretender - The Platters - 1955
The Impossible Dream (The Quest) - Man of La Mancha (musical) - 1965
The Joker - Steve Miller Band - 1973
The Letter - The Box Tops - 1967
The Music of the Night - The Phantom of the Opera - 1986
The Night Has a Thousand Eyes - Bobby Vee - 1962
The Riverboat Song - Ocean Colour Scene - 1996
The Sound of Silence - Disturbed - 2015
The Whole of the Moon - The Waterboys - 1985
Through The Barricades - Spandau Ballet - 1986
True Love - Dean Martin - 1960
True Love Ways - Buddy Holly - 1960
Try a Little Tenderness - The Commitments - 1991
Twistin' the Night Away - Sam Cooke - 1962
Unchained Melody - The Righteous Brothers - 1965
Under the Bridge - Red Hot Chili Peppers - 1992
Unknown (to You) - Jacob Banks - 2017
Up the Junction - Squeeze - 1979
Up Where We Belong - Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes - 1982
Use Somebody - Kings of Leon - 2008
Wake Me Up! - Avicii & Aloe Blacc - 2013
Wanted Dead or Alive - Bon Jovi - 1986
Wellerman (Sea Shanty) - Nathan Evans - 2021
When a Man Loves a Woman (live) - Joe Cocker - 1989
Where The Streets Have No Name - U2 - 1987
While My Guitar Gently Weeps - The Jeff Healey Band - 1990
White Wedding (short version) - Billy Idol - 1982
Who Am I? - Les Misérables (musical) - 1985
Who's Lovin' You - Michael Bublé - 2013
Why, God, Why? - Miss Saigon - 1989
Wild Wood - Paul Weller - 1993
Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again - The Phantom of the Opera - 1986
With a Little Help from My Friends - Joe Cocker - 1970
With or Without You - U2 - 1987
Wonderwall - Oasis - 1995
Woolly Bully - Bad Manners - 1980
You Do Something to Me - Paul Weller - 1995
You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' - The Righteous Brothers - 1964

GaryR'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)£237.50
Up to 1 hour£237.50
Up to 2 hours£268.75
Up to 3 hours£300
Packages
GaryR Vocals + Karaoke by Garaoke
1 hr GaryR Vocals and 2 hrs of Karaoke by Garaoke For your bar/club/venue event We find that some like karaoke and others don't but they are more likely to stay at your bar if they know there's going to be a singer 1st. We've found it works well and by the time a few drinks have inspired things the Karaoke kicks off and we have a great time. If people want to get up from the start then of course that's no problem. Free Media Pack (If required) We also provide up to five A4 posters to promote the event and post them to you. Social media graphics will be emailed.
£290
GaryR Vocals + Karaoke by Garaoke
1 hr GaryR Vocals and 2 hrs of Karaoke by Garaoke We find that some like karaoke and others don't but we have found the interest is higher if they know there's going to be a singer 1st. We've found it works well and by the time a few drinks have inspired things the Karaoke kicks off and we have a great time. If people want to get up from the start then of course that's no problem. Free Media Pack (If required) We also provide up to five A4 posters to promote the event and post them to you. Social media graphics will be emailed.
£290
GaryR Vocals + Karaoke by Garaoke
1 hr GaryR Vocals and 2 hrs of Karaoke by Garaoke For your wedding evening party. We find that some like karaoke and others don't but we have found the interest is higher if they know there's going to be a singer 1st. We've found it works well and by the time a few drinks have inspired things the Karaoke kicks off and we have a great time. If people want to get up from the start then of course that's no problem.
£355

Add-ons

Congestion Charge
+£18.75
30 min time add on
+£31.25
1hr time add on
+£62.50
Parking
+£90
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

From the comments I get I would say it's the variety of different music, the ability to get people dancing and being friendly, genuine and likeable. Apart from that I always prefer to point at what others say so have a look at the reviews.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

The London Palladium Woking New Victoria Theatre Various Pubs & Clubs

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

There are so many, there's a few Billy Joel Buddy Holly The Moody Blues Joe Cocker Michael Buble Neil Diamond The Commodores The Commitments Blues Brothers George Benson Sam Cooke

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

The London Palladium 6 Charity shows over 6 years in the 80s/90s

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

Sometimes things do not work out as planned. 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?

Yes, we can provide background music before and between sets if needed. If you would like a DJ or Disco after the final set we can provide this for an additional £75 an hour

How much time do you need to set up?

Usually set up about 1 to 1.5 hours before the performance time. Depending on requirements.

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

I am happy to discuss any song requirements.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, absolutely!

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

I am happy to discuss any song requirements.
Musicianship
Genres:
1960s era music, Pop rock, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Folk, Country, Jazz, Blues, Cabaret, Swing, Pop, Covers, Disco, Funk, Motown, R&B, Soul, Vintage, Rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Ska
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Event types:
Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Hotel / Restaurant event, Corporate event, Charity event, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Wedding
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Other skills:
Songwriter
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