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James Willis

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About James

I am a guitarist, bassist and backing vocalist looking for function work or for collaboration work with producers or other musicians.
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I am a session guitarist and guitarist for alternative band Boy Bleach. I have worked as a session guitarist for several years and have a degree in music performance as well as my grade 8 guitar qualification. As part of Boy Bleach, I have toured Europe several times and played to crowds of up to 6000 people. I love live performance and would give 110% to making your event or occasion as amazing as it can be. Hope to hear from you soon

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Genres:
Rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Glam rock, Hard rock, Heavy metal, Indie, Pop rock, Power rock, Progressive rock, Punk rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Pop, Acoustic, R&B, Soul, Funk, Covers, Funk rock, Tribute, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, Blues, Jazz, Swing, Karaoke
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Event types:
Concert, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Fluent improviser, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching
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James' Song list

Everybody Wants to Rule the World - Tears For Fears (Band and Acoustic)
My hero - Foo Fighters (Band and Acoustic)
One I love - R.E.M (Band and Acoustic)
Broken stones - Paul Weller (Band and Acoustic)
Slow dancing in a burning rom - John Mayer (Band and Acoustic)
Wonderful world - Louis Armstrong (Acoustic)
Chasing cars
Times likes these - Foo Fighters (Band and Acoustic)
Go your own way - Fleetwood Mac
Take me out - Franz Ferdinand
Rosanna - Toto
Here I Go again - Whitesnake
Jump - Van Halen
Start Me Up - Rolling Stones
Summer of 69 - Bryan Adams
The Boys are Back in Town - Thin Lizzy
Mr Brightside - The Killers
With or Without you - U2
By the way - RHCP
Everybody wants to rule the world - Tears for fears
Ruby - Kaiser Chiefs
Dakota - Stereophonics
Love will tear us apart - Joy Division
Personal Jesus - Depeche Mode
Iris - Goo Goo Dolls
Chelsea Dagger - the fratellis
Town called malice - the jam
Heroes - David bowie
Aint no sunshine - Bill Withers
Purple Rain - Prince

James' Prices

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

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£50
Up to 1 hour£125
Up to 2 hours£250
Up to 3 hours£375
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James' Reviews

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John D
4 years ago, for a Bar / Club / Venue event in Waltham Abbey EN9 3QT
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5 out of 5

I'm John Drummond and I run a couple of open mics and I'm the Musical Director for local charity the Redbridge Music Lounge. I've known James a couple of years now and would say that he is a very talented young man who cuts a striking figure at the open mic. Extremely well prepared and gifted on electric lead guitar, he can play acoustic and can really get an audience going with the songs he sings. He's very reliable and highly capable on PA equipment as well.

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Louis F
5 years ago, for a Recording session in Waltham Abbey
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5 out of 5

James is an extremely skilled guitarist. On New Years Eve, he performed a huge range of classics in which he was consistent and strong throughout. From Start Me Up to Purple Rain's insane solo, James performed with a great love and passion and really worked the audience. It was very enjoyable to watch him play as he was strong in all aspects of it, great guitarist with a great attitude for performing.