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About Jacob Crabtree

You name it, I’ll sing it! I perform a wide range of genres with voice and piano for nearly any function and ensure top level entertainment.

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Singing pianist

Nottingham

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I have been a performer nearly all my life and have developed an experience in entertaining people through taking songs we all know and love from bands such as Oasis, Fleetwood mac, U2 and The Beatles and revamping them to suit my more acoustic aesthetic. I have been the front man for a few of my own bands performing at some small festivals as well as pubs and parties in the past but now mainly do solo gigs for weddings and private functions. I am also a keen songwriter and am always willing to show these off alongside my large and diverse cover repertoire. Choral music has always played a large role in my life having been a part of a Cathedral choir nearly all my life as well as running my own choirs at both high school and university where I have studied being a classically trained tenor alongside progressing and growing my more popular music style.

Jacob Crabtree

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Jacob Crabtree's Reviews

5 out of 5

Jacob and Lucy were amazing. It was a very small gathering and they got people singing and dancing. Took requests. Sound was unbelievable. Will definitely recommend Jacob for any event big or small

5 out of 5

Jacob and Guitarist Sam were fab very professional, and even learnt Rick Astley and Take That for us to make the event even more special - Thank you :)

5 out of 5

Jacob was excellent. From booking through to performance e he was a complete professional. Friendly, approachable and a great musicality, both vocally and instrumentally. Definitely book again. Thanks Jacob

5 out of 5

Jacob attend our wedding day and was absolutely brilliant. He was flexible in his approach and friendly. Supporting our needs. Even singing some our favourite songs. Which made the day even more special. All we can say is thank you, from the bottom of our hearts ♥️ You were amazing

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5 out of 5

Big thank you to Jacob and Sam for helping make my birthday celebrations all the more special!! Real crowd pleasers singing a wide range of songs to suit all tastes that had us dancing and singing all night!!

5 out of 5

Jacob was brilliant! He played so many classic tunes and everyone loved it! He is very talented! We would definitely recommend him for any event!

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Jacob Crabtree's Song list

A change is gonna come - Sam Cooke

A nightingale sang in Berkeley Square – Frank Sinatra

A Horse with no name - America

Ain’t no sunshine - Bill Withers

All of me - John Legend

All the way - Frank Sinatra

Always on my mind - Elvis Presley

Amazed - Lonestar

America - Razorlight

American Pie - Don McLean

And I love her - The Beatles

At last - Etta James

Autumn leaves - Nat King Cole

Baby I’m yours - Artic Monkeys

Better together – Jack Johnson

Blinded by the sun - The seahorses

Bridge over troubled water - Simon & Garfunkel

Brown eyed girl - Van Morrison

Budapest – George Ezra

Build me up buttercup - The Foundations

Butterfly kisses – Bob Carlisle

Can’t help falling in love - Elvis Presley

Chasing cars - Snow Patrol

Chasing Pavements- Adele

Chelsea Dagger - The Fratellis

Come together - The Beatles

Corduroy Dreams - Rex Orange County

Dancing in the Moonlight – King harvest/Toploader

Desperado - Eagles

Don’t look back in anger - Oasis

Don’t stop - Fleetwood mac

Don’t stop believing - Journey

Don’t you want me baby – The human league

Ebony and ivory- Paul Mccartney

Endless love – Lionel Richie

Escape (The Piña Colada Song) - Rupert Holmes

Every breath you take - The Police

Everybody loves somebody - Dean Martin

Everybody wants to rule the world - Tears for Fears

Eyes of blue - Paul Carrack

Fix you - Coldplay

Fly me to the moon - Frank Sinatra

For Crying out loud - Meatloaf

Forever after all - Luke Combs

For the longest time - Billy Joel

Free Fallin - Tom Petty

Golden Slumbers - The Beatles

Goodbye Mr A - The Hoosiers

Go your own way - Fleetwood Mac

Great balls of fire - Jerry Lee Lewis

Grenade - Bruno Mars

Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley

Happy Together - The Turtles

Have I told you lately – Van Morrison

Have you ever seen the rain - Creedence clear water revival

Haven’t met you yet – Michael Bublé

He’s my brother - The Hollies

Hey Jude - The Beatles

Hey there Delilah - Plain White T’s

Hotel California - The Eagles

House of the rising sun - The Animals

How deep is your love - Bee Gees

I’m a believer - The Monkees

I’m all over it - Jamie Cullum

Imagine - John Lennon

Iron sky - Paolo Nutini

Isn’t she lovely – Stevie Wonder

I’ve got you under my skin – Frank Sinatra

Jar of hearts - Christina Perri

Johnny B. Good - Chuck Berry

Just the way you are - Billy Joel

Just the way you are – Bruno Mars

Last request - Paolo Nutini

La Vie en Rose - Edith Piaf

Lean on me - Bill Withers

Let it be - The Beatles

Little lion man - Mumford & Sons

Love - Frank Sinatra

Love Grows (Rosemary) - Edison Lighthouse

Love is a losing game - Amy Winehouse

Mad World - Gary Jules

Make you feel my love - Adele

Mardy bum – Arctic Monkeys

Marry you – Bruno Mars

Maybe I’m amazed - Paul Mccartney

Me and Mrs Jones - Billy Paul

Memories – Maroon 5

Moondance - Van Morrison

More than words - Extreme

Mr Brightside – The Killers

My Ever Changing Moods - The Style Council

My way - Frank Sinatra

Naive - The Kooks

New York, New York – Frank Sinatra

Not 19 forever – The Courteneers

One - U2

Only ones who know - Arctic Monkeys

Only you – Yazoo

Ordinary People - John Legend

Paint it black - Rolling Stones

Perfect - Ed Sheeran

Piano man - Billy Joel

Put your head on my shoulder - Paul Anka

Rocket man - Elton John

Say you won’t let go - James Arthur

September song - JP Cooper

Sex is on fire – Kings of Leon

Shallow - A star is born

She - Elvis Costello

She’s always a woman – Billy Joel

She’s so lovely – Scouting for girls

She will be loved - Maroon 5

Sitting on the dock of the bay - Otis Redding

Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder

Smile – Nat King Cole

Someone you loved - Lewis Capaldi

Something - The Beatles

Something stupid – Frank Sinatra

Somewhere in my heart - Aztec Camera

Somewhere only we know – Keane

Stand by me - Ben E. King

Starman - David Bowie

Summertime - Gershwin

Sunday morning - Maroon 5

Sunny Afternoon - The Kinks

Suspicious Minds - Elvis

Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond

Take me home country roads - John Denver

Take me to church - Hozier

Tears in heaven - Eric Clapton

Teenage dirtbag – Weezer

That’s Amore - Dean Martin

That’s Entertainment - The Jam

That’s Life - Frank Sinatra

The Long and Winding Road - The Beatles

The way you look tonight – Frank Sinatra

Thinking out loud - Ed Sheeran

This is gospel - Panic! At The Disco

Tiny Dancer - Elton John

Traveller - Chris Stapleton

Twist and Shout - The Beatles

Unchained melody - The Righteous Brothers

Valerie – Amy Winehouse/Zutons

Vienna - Billy Joel

Walk of life - Dire Strates

Warwick Avenue - Duffy

Watermelon sugar – Harry Styles

What a difference a day made - Jamie Cullum

What a wonderful world - Louis Armstrong

When I fall in love – Nat King Cole

When I was your man - Bruno Mars

Where the streets have no name - U2

Whiter shade of pale - Procol Harlem

Wild Horses - Rolling Stones

With or without you - U2

Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton

Yellow - Coldplay

Yesterday - The Beatles

Your song - Elton John

You’ve got a friend in me - Randy Newton

500 Miles - The proclaimers

Jacob Crabtree's Prices

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

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£100
Up to 1 hour	£200
Up to 2 hours	£300
Up to 3 hours	£400

Wedding ceremony

This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.

£100

Drinks reception

Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception

£125

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner

- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception. - 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served.

£350

Customer questions

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?

Absolutely. This is a really popular request and I actually offer this service for free. If you'd like to use my iPod playlists via the PA after the final set until the venue closes, I provide this for an additional £100.

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually will arrive to set up around an hour before performance time. It will only take me around 15 minutes to set up so the rest of the time is there for me to sound check and get a feel for the acoustics of the area I’m performing, this means there will undoubtedly already be music before the the performance time actually starts.

If I have a piano at my venue, are you happy to perform on that?

Yes, of course - in fact I’d prefer it! As long as the piano is in working order and in tune, then I'm happy to play on it!

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

My set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests have an amazing time. However, I’m definitely happy to chat through and make sure we find what works for your event.

Are you able to bring your own piano or keyboard?

Yes, absolutely! I bring my own instrument.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

If a song isn't included in my song list there may still be a chance I already know it. If there is a special song you'd like me to learn I am happy to do this for you.

Musicianship

Genres:

Covers, Christmas, Contemporary Christian, Traditional church music, Classical, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Musical theatre, Opera, House, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Country, Jazz, Blues, Barbershop, Swing, Gospel, Easy listening, Originals, Pop, Acoustic, Motown, Soul, Top 40, Tribute, Vintage, Karaoke, Rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Indie, Pop rock, Rock 'n' Roll

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Instruments:

Singing pianist, Singer, Singer (tenor), Singer (baritone), Piano

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Event types:

Wedding, Funeral / Memorial service, Private event, Church service, Recording session, Birthday party

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Other skills:

Songwriter, Singing teaching

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