Guitarist
Christopher James
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She Moved Through the Fair – Solo Fingerstyle Guitar in DADGAD | Traditional Irish Folk
Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. Prélude | J.S. Bach
Bourrée / Violin Partita No. 3 in E Major, BWV 1006: VII. Gigue | Trad. / J.S. Bach
About Christopher
Welsh folk guitarist. Featured live on BBC Radio 3, played Glastonbury three times, and tours across Europe with Tanita Tikaram.
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Guitarist
London
Public liability insurance of £10 million
Christopher's Reviews
From customers:
FR
Folk U
3 years ago
BR
BBC 3
3 years ago
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1st Anniversary
This act has been working with Encore for over a year
Christopher's Song list
--Traditional & Folk--
Wild Mountain Thyme
The Water Is Wide
She Moved Through the Fair
Scarborough Fair
Black Is the Colour
Barbara Allen
The Parting Glass
Loch Lomond
Caledonia
The Ash Grove (instrumental)
Dafydd y Garreg Wen (Welsh traditional)
--Acoustic Classics & Folk-Lean Pop--
The Beatles – Blackbird
The Beatles – Here Comes the Sun
Simon & Garfunkel – America
Simon & Garfunkel – Kathy’s Song
Bob Dylan – Make You Feel My Love
Bob Dylan – Girl from the North Country
Elton John – Your Song
Van Morrison – Into the Mystic
Van Morrison – Crazy Love
The Kinks – Waterloo Sunset
--Wedding Favourites--
Eva Cassidy – Songbird
Eva Cassidy – Fields of Gold
José González – Heartbeats
Norah Jones – Come Away With Me
Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling in Love
--Hymns--
Amazing Grace
Be Thou My Vision
Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer (Cwm Rhondda)
Morning Has Broken
Classical / Instrumental Guitar
Bach – Cello Prelude in G
Bach – Violin Gigue in E
Christopher's Prices
Last updated: 2024
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
| Duration | Price | |
| Short performance (up to 15 min) | £375 | |
| Up to 1 hour | £375 | |
| Up to 2 hours | £437.50 | |
| Up to 3 hours | £562.50 |
Packages
Wedding ceremony
This includes music before the service begins, hymns, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£625
Add-ons
Spotify DJ
+£62.50
Customer questions
What do your clients love most about your performances?
Clients say that I have a great sense of atmosphere, and usually pitch the set just right!
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
I have played in arts centres, folk clubs, and big stages all across the UK and Europe. Highlights include Glastonbury Festival and St George's (Bristol).
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
I love Sufjan Stevens! Mumford and Sons were also a big influence when I was younger.
What is the most high profile gig you've performed?
I have played the Acoustic and Avalon stages at Glastonbury, as well as supporting Van Morrison at Glastonbury Abbey as part of Tanita Tikaram's band.
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
I always try my 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 me know.
Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?
I can provide this for one hour before, and one hour after performance time for an additional £50.
How much time do you need to set up?
I usually set up about 1 hour before the performance time. As soon as the PA is set up I can provide a free playlist service to help set the atmosphere.
Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?
You can choose any songs from my song list in advance, as well as requesting up to 3 unique songs for me to learn.
Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?
Yes, absolutely! I bring my own instrument to play acoustically, and can also provide a small PA system to amplify myself if needed.
Can you learn specific pieces before the event?
Yes. Every performance fee includes requests up to three unique pieces for me to learn.
Musicianship
Genres:
Folk, Contemporary Christian, Classical crossover, Traditional English folk, Welsh folk, Light music, Easy listening, Christmas, Traditional church music, Classical, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Pop, Acoustic, World music
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Event types:
Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Accompanist, Instrumental teaching, Composition teaching, Community music worker, Arranger, Composer, Transcription, Fluent sight-reader, Fluent improviser
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