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Jesse Garwood

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Passionate experienced guitarist, (250+ gigs) ready for Live Guitar needed! Played alongside Tommy Emmanuel CGP+ More! Verified jazz + blues
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London
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Hello! I am Jesse and I am a guitarist specialized in Blues, Jazz, Rock, acoustic bluegrass, folk and many more. I have had experience of playing the guitar for 6+ years and have studied under the finest jazz and blues-based teachers today as well as achieving all distinctions in my acoustic Grade 8 guitar examinations. I have played with and been verified by some of the biggest names in the blues and jazz industry as well as the Acoustic side of my musicality with names such as Tommy Emmanuel. I have had experience with live acoustic performance and arrangements for 5+ years regularly and know how to put on a good set and meet a clients requirements. I have had experience in over 5 bands and currently in 3 bands (one in which my own British blues rock music soon to be released, another based around jazz fusion, and another Indie rock based) but all contribute to my ability to play acoustic based covers/original music to meet the clients requirements. I am also studying at the BRIT School based in Croydon where I take some of my musical studies. I am a passionate young guitarist who is reliable to show up to a gig and loves everything about the guitar and playing to an audience. I guarantee I will bring this same passion and ability to every booking made. What I will deliver to your booking: - Easy going acoustic fingerstyle music including some of your favorite covers by popular artists (some trending and some that people may know) - Some of my original music - I can take song requests (preferably mention in the booking before gig) All footage for evidence and previous footage of my playing including playing to Tommy Emmanuel CGP can be found on all of my socials including this page all of which under the handle: Jessegarwoodguitar I hope you chose me to enlighten your occasion with some of my guitar playing, I will not disappoint! All the best. Jesse Garwood Guitar

Jesse's Reviews

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“When you can impress Tommy Emmanuel, you are doing something not many guitar players can do” - anonymous YouTube user (comment on my video)

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“He’s just as good on electric as he is acoustic, amazing playing great to listen to”

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Jesse's Song list

Acoustic set
All of the following are acoustic arrangements including covers and originals
Old brother Hubbard - Tommy Emmanuel (2 mins)
Clap - Steve Howe / Yes! (4 mins)
I heard it through the Grapevine - Marvin Gaye (4 mins)
Perspective - Jesse Garwood original (3 mins)
Mood for a day - Steve Howe / Yes! (3 mins)
Daydream - Jesse Garwood original (3 mind)
A mothers love - Jesse Garwood original (4 and 1/2 mins)
My old man - Jesse Garwood Original (3 mins)
Tommygun rag - Jesse Garwood original (4 mins)
Swing 42 - Gypsey Jazz cover (5 mins includes improvisation and soloing)
You’ve got a friend in me - Randy Newman (Toy Story) (3 mins)
Can’t help falling in love - Elvis (3 mins)
Tears in heaven - Eric Clapton (3 mins)
Jazz blues jam (improvisation soloing) (5 mins)
Blood brother - Tommy Emmanuel (4 mins)
Tall fiddler - Tommy Emmanuel (2 mins)
Deep river blues - Tommy Emmanuel (4 mins)
Mombasa - Tommy Emmanuel (3 mins)
Guitar boogie - Tommy Emmanuel (includes soloing and improvisation) (5 mins)
Thinking out loud - Ed Sheeran (3 mins)
Layla - Eric Clapton (4 mins)
It’s never to late - Tommy Emmanuel (4 mins)
The entertainer - Scott Joplin (acoustic guitar composition) (5 mins)
Nobody knows when you’re down and out (Eric Clapton)
Ventura highway - America (4 mins)
Thrill is gone - BB King (includes improvisation and soloing) (4 mins)
Room 335 - Larry Carlton (includes improvisation / soloing) (5mins)
Don’t look back in anger - oasis (4 mins)
+song requests from client (pre gig!!)
Originals:
- Perspective - Jesse Garwood original (3 mins)
- Daydream - Jesse Garwood original (3 mind)
- A mothers love - Jesse Garwood original (4 and 1/2 mins)
- My old man - Jesse Garwood Original (3 mins)
- Tommygun rag - Jesse Garwood original (4 mins)
Songs / jams including looper, and soloing:
- Thrill is gone - BB King (includes improvisation and soloing) (4 mins)
- Room 335 - Larry Carlton (includes improvisation / soloing) (5mins)
- Guitar boogie - Tommy Emmanuel (includes soloing and improvisation) (5 mins)
- Jazz blues jam (improvisation soloing) (5 mins)
- Swing 42 - Gypsey Jazz cover (5 mins includes improvisation and soloing)
Blues / acoustic easy going music (covers and originals):
- Blood brother - Tommy Emmanuel (4 mins)
- Tall fiddler - Tommy Emmanuel (2 mins)
- Deep river blues - Tommy Emmanuel (4 mins)
- Mombasa - Tommy Emmanuel (3 mins)
- Guitar boogie - Tommy Emmanuel (includes soloing and improvisation) (5 mins)
- To “B” or Not to “B” - Chet Atkins (4 mins”
- Somewhere over the rainbow - Tommy Emmanuel guitar composition (4 mins)
- Old brother Hubbard - Tommy Emmanuel (2 mins)
- Clap - Steve Howe / Yes! (4 mins)
- I heard it through the Grapevine - Marvin Gaye (4 mins)
- Perspective - Jesse Garwood original (3 mins)
- Mood for a day - Steve Howe / Yes! (3 mins)
- Daydream - Jesse Garwood original (3 mins)
- A mothers love - Jesse Garwood original (4 and 1/2 mins)
- My old man - Jesse Garwood Original (3 mins)
- It’s never too late - Tommy Emmanuel (3 mins)
Popular covers
- Don’t look back in anger - oasis (4 mins)
- Ventura highway - America (4 mins)
- Nobody knows when you’re down and out - Eric Clapton (4 mins)
- Tears in Heaven - Eric Clapton (3 mins)
- Can’t help falling in love - Elvis (3 mins)
- You’ve got a friend in me - Randy Newman (3 mins)
- Layla - Eric Clapton (4 mins)
- Thinking out loud - Ed Sheeran (4 mins)
+ Requests before booking!!!

Jesse's Prices

Last updated: 2024

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)£43.75
Up to 1 hour£187.50
Up to 2 hours£312.50
Up to 3 hours£500
Packages
1 hour set (no break)
This includes: - one hour of live acoustic music (some including vocals if necessary) Live music includes: - covers , jams with improvisations - Jazz, Blues and R&B covers - Originals - 1 optional song request before booking
£125
2x 45 minute sets with 15 minute break
This includes: - 2x 45 minute intervals of live acoustic music (some including vocals if necessary) with a break in between of 15 mins. Live music includes: - covers , jams with improvisations - Jazz, Blues and R&B covers - Originals - 1 - 2 optional song request before booking
£250
Wedding ceremony
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£312.50
Drinks reception
Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception
£343.75
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.
£687.50
Customer questions

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

That is no issue, as long as there is clear communication between yourself and I about the timing arrangements, I’m sure we can come to an agreement and arrangement of the timings and reschedule a timing of the booking.

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

Yes, I can provide music directly from my phone to the PA system before the set to entertain the audience whilst I set up.

How much time do you need to set up?

I will need around 15 - 20 minutes to set up and ensure that the sound is comfortable to my liking and pleasing to the audience depending on the occasion and place of booking.

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

Absolutley! As it is your booking and your occasion, you can pick the songs from my set list that you would like me to play. If you haven't heard my originals and you would like something different, I would recommend my originals. You never know, you might just like them and take a listen to them outside of the booking!

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, all equipment required for my set I will be bringing with me. However if the venue does have a PA setup, it will be useful depending on my travel arrangements to the venue of interest.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes, I do take song requests prior to the gig as long as the communication between the organiser booking me and myself is clear and finalised before the day of the gig so I can take time out of my schedule to learn the music. It is no issue and a part of my booking!
Musicianship
Genres:
Blues, Contemporary classical, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, 1960s era music, 1950s era music, Bluegrass, Country, Traditional English folk, Folk, Folk rock, Modern jazz, Gypsy jazz, Jazz fusion, Swing, Ragtime, Easy listening, Originals, Light music, Acoustic, R&B, Motown, Covers, Rock 'n' Roll, Alternative rock, Indie, Power rock
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Event types:
Hotel / Restaurant event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Private event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Cruise, Corporate event, New Year's Eve, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show
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Other skills:
Composer, Songwriter, Fluent improviser, Live looping, Perfect pitch, Accompanist, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Community music worker, Composition teaching
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