Singing guitarist

Iain Sparks

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International artist with tours of Canada, Europe, UAE & Australia / 20pc orchestra - 4th top of the bill at Glastonbudget
Singing guitarist
Sunbury-on-Thames
Public liability insurance of £10 million

*Iain has just performed for a Grammy award winning Hollywood music composer NYE 2023* Iain sparks is a truly international artist with tours of Australia(with a 20 pc orchestra) Canada, Europe and Asia, and he has starring Regional & West End Theatre credits. Iain began his singing career performing backing vocals for Sting at the Brit awards and Barry Manilow (Albert Hall & Wembley Arena) He starred as Roy Orbison in ‘The Concert They Never Gave’ for E&B productions (Buddy! - West End) on several UK tours including appearances in West End Theatres. Iain is generally regarded as the best Roy Orbison in the business worldwide is the holder of the JEM music Award for Best Roy Orbison soundalike worldwide, Iain had a top 10 hit the EMS Eurochart with a self penned song entitled “You’re not alone” which beat off stiff competition from the likes of Traviss Tritt and other top US stars. He recently performed at Greg Dyke’s birthday party at his home with 250 VIP guests from TV news and Journalism. A massive all day event at his estate – a mini festival really. Guests included Jon Snow and Melvyn Bragg. Iain was 4th top of the bill performing on the mainstage at Glastonbudget in 2018 with his “Van-Tastic’ Van Morrison show with his band, featuring top musicians who play for Van Morrison, The Who, Mark Knopfler, Ronnie Wood and many more. 2020 saw Iain headlining at the Omega Desert Classic golf tournament in Dubai performing as Roy Orbison, Simply Red, Van Morrison and even as himself with some of his own original songs. His Van Morrison show was 4th top of the bill at Glastonbudget, Europe's biggest tribute festival.

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Iain's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Steve C
3 months ago
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5 out of 5

Iain had a great voiuce and a brilliant selection of songs. Our audience loved his set and i would definitely book him again.

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3 months ago

fabulous host and looked after me very well.. lovely people - all very friendly and appreciative. thank you..

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Gemma F
1 year ago, for a Birthday party in Lechlade-on-Thames
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5 out of 5

We were absolutely blown away with Ian’s talent, he made my friends 40th birthday, so much so that she cries with happiness. Ian was personable and professional, and a pleasure to have as a birthday surprise. We all had the best time. Please pass this onto Ian. Thank you Gemma

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TC C
2 years ago, for a Bar / Club / Venue event in Haywards Mead
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5 out of 5

Great music from Iain Sparks, who got everyone up dancing and a massive thank you to Jamie Salmon and friends for their generous donation to Iain to play on for an extra hour.

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Iain's Song list

A change is gonna come Sam Cook
Cry to me Solomon Bourke
Let's stay together Al Green
How can you mend a broken heart Al Green
Dance the night away The Mavericks
Babylon David gray
Candy Paulo Nuttini
Broken stones Paul Weller
Do you really want to hurt me Culture club
Karma Kameleon Culture club
Everything I own Boy George/Ken Booth
Good thing going Sugar Minott
I don't wanna dance Eddie Grant
Jamming Bob Marley
The Israelites Desmond Dekker
It must be love Madness
Take on me Aha
Rio Duran
That’s entertainment The Jam
Sherry Franki Valli
Stand by me Ben E King
My girl Temps
Thunderclouds Sia Dyplo Labyrinth
He ain't heavy The Hollies
All my lovin' The Beatles
Take me to the river Wilson Picket
Takin' my time Iain Sparks
This years love David gray
Pricetag Jessie J
Sail away with me David gray
Ruby Kenny Rogers
Everyody's talkin' at me Harry Nihlsson
Country road John Denver
It's not unusual Tom Jones
Young girl Gary Pucket
Johnny B Goode Chuck Berry
Lily Iain Sparks
Magnetised Tom O’dell
Oliver's army Elvis costello
Rockin all over the world Status Quo
Roxanne The police
Mr pitiful Otis Redding
Mustang Sally Wilson Picket
Play me some music Iain Sparks
Please forgive me David gray
Valerie Amy Winehouse
Tiny Dancer Elton John
To love somebody Bee Gees
MEAT LOAF
Bat outa Hell
All revved up
Anything for love
2 outa 3 ain't bad
Heaven Can wait
Paradise by the dashboard light
Took the words right outa my mouth
STATUS QUO
Whatever you want
Caroline
Down down deeper and down
VAN MORRISON
Into the mystic
Bright side of the road
Brown eyed girl
Baby please don't go
Domino
Enlightenment
Have I told you lately
Here comes the night
Jackie Wilson said
Moondance
Real gone
Warm love
Wild night
Going down Geneva
And it stoned me
Goin’ down Geneva
SIMPLY RED
Come to my aid
Ain't that a lotta love
Fairground
For Your babies
Holding back the years
Something got me started
Stars
Sunrise
The right thing
If you don't know me by now
Money's to tight to mention
New flame
Sad Old red
ROY ORBISON
Only the lonely Crying
It's Over
Love hurts
Blue Angel
Sweet Dream baby
Crying
Mean woman blues
You got it
I drove all night
Mystery Girl
In dreams
Blue bayou
You're not alone anymore
Pretty woman
California Blue
The great pretender
Running scared
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