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James Boyd

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About James

Singer/guitarist for weddings, parties, pubs & events. Big live energy.
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London
Public liability insurance of £10 million

I’m a London-based singer/guitarist playing rock, pop, indie and folk covers for weddings, parties, pubs, private events and pretty much anywhere people want good live music. I play everything from relaxed acoustic sets to bigger, high-energy singalongs, with a broad repertoire and live looping that lets me build up the sound beyond a typical solo guitar set. I’ve played weddings, pubs, markets, parties and regular live residencies, so I’m comfortable adapting to the room — whether you want music in the background while people eat and drink, or something that gets everyone singing by the end of the night. I can provide my own PA and equipment, and I’m based in London but happy to travel for bookings.

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Christina G
1 year ago, for a Bar / Club / Venue event in Criterion Building
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5 out of 5

James performed on several occasions at our European Flagship Cafe on Piccadilly Circus to great applause! Guest and staff feedback was great and the booking and invoicing process was all very smooth. Would absolutely recommend! (10 / 10)

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Jai P
1 year ago, for a Wedding in Château de Lerse
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5 out of 5

James played for our wedding ceremony in France and was brilliant. When planning, he gave us loads of support and helpful suggestions when putting together the set list and tailored the tone for our event perfectly. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him (10 / 10)

James' Song list

50 Ways to Leave Your Lover (Paul Simon)
All Night Long (Lionel Richie)
All the Small Things (Blink-182)
Baby One More Time (Britney Spears)
Book of Love (Peter Gabriel)
Bring Me to Life (Evanescence)
Build Me Up Buttercup (The Foundations)
Burning Love (Elvis Presley)
Clocks (Coldplay)
Dancing in the Moonlight (Toploader)
Dancing Queen (ABBA)
Dive (Olivia Dean)
Don't Let It Bring You Down (Neil Young)
Don't Look Back in Anger (Oasis)
Don't Think Twice (Bob Dylan)
Everybody Wants to Rule the World (Tears for Fears)
Evenflow (Pearl Jam)
Even on Bad Days (Flyte)
Every Breath You Take (The Police)
Fast Car (Tracy Chapman)
Free Treasure (Adrianne Lenker)
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (ABBA)
Good Luck, Babe! (Chappell Roan)
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Various)
Heart-Shaped Box (Nirvana)
Hot Stuff (Donna Summer)
How You Remind Me (Nickelback)
I Feel Love (Donna Summer)
I Saw Her Standing There (The Beatles)
Just Like Heaven (The Cure)
Just the Two of Us (Grover Washington Jr.)
Landslide (Fleetwood Mac)
Last Request (Paolo Nutini)
Leader of the Pack (Wunderhorse)
Let Her Go (Passenger)
Little Lion Man (Mumford & Sons)
Living La Vida Loca (Ricky Martin)
Man I Need (Olivia Dean)
Message in a Bottle (The Police)
Money for Nothing (Dire Straits)
Mr. Brightside (The Killers)
No Surprises (Radiohead)
Pink Pony Club (Chappell Roan)
Power of Love (Huey Lewis & the News)
Put Your Records On (Corinne Bailey Rae)
Ramble On (Led Zeppelin)
Rein Me In (Sam Fender)
Riptide (Vance Joy)
Rocket Man (Elton John)
Seaside (The Kooks)
September (Earth, Wind & Fire)
Shallow (Lady Gaga)
She Moves in Her Own Way (The Kooks)
Sledgehammer (Peter Gabriel)
Slow Dancing in a Burning Room (John Mayer)
Somewhere Only We Know (Keane)
Superstition (Stevie Wonder)
Sweet Caroline (Neil Diamond)
Teenage Dirtbag (Wheatus)
The Chain (Fleetwood Mac)
This Love (Maroon 5)
Thriller (Michael Jackson)
Times Like These (Foo Fighters)
Tiny Dancer (Elton John)
Under the Bridge (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
Unwritten (Natasha Bedingfield)
Valerie (Amy Winehouse)
Vienna (Billy Joel)
Viva la Vida (Coldplay)
Wagon Wheel (Darius Rucker)
Wild World (Cat Stevens)
Yellow (Coldplay)
And many, many more!

James' Prices

Last updated: 2026

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

Standard Prices
DurationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£250
Up to 1 hour£250
Up to 2 hours£500
Up to 3 hours£750
Customer questions

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

We always try our 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 us know.

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

Absolutely.

How much time do you need to set up?

1/1.5 hrs before start time.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes. I'm fully self-contained for standard solo bookings and can provide my own PA, microphones and performance equipment.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes. If there's a particular song you'd like, let me know in advance and I'll do my best to learn it. I can also work from a general style or playlist rather than sticking rigidly to a setlist.
Musicianship
Genres:
Covers, Christmas, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, 1960s era music, Folk, Folk rock, Rockabilly, Blues, Jazz, Light music, Originals, Pop, Acoustic, Americana, Funk, Funk rock, Karaoke, R&B, Vintage, Top 40, Soul, Rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Hard rock, Heavy metal, Indie, Pop rock, Post rock, Power rock, Progressive rock, Punk rock, Rock 'n' Roll
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Event types:
Private event, Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Composer, Lyricist, Producer, Songwriter, Drum technician, Actor, Live looping, Ableton Live
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