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Passionate experienced guitarist, (300+ gigs) ready for Live Guitar needs! Played events at places such as 10 Downing Street + more
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London
Public liability insurance of £10 million

Hello! My name is Jesse Garwood. I am an 18 year old qualified and experienced acoustic guitar player and artist from the heart of South East London. I have had over 300+ gigs worth of experience that has landed me with some prestigious names and events in my bookings history. This year alone, I have found myself playing my instrument at places such as number 10 Downing Street, for the Prime Minister Mr Keir Starmer and MP’s for their Summer Party in memory of Jo Cox MP. Furthermore, being a session guitarist part time as well as being hired for corporate events, I have been fortunate enough to play with artists such as: Nile Rogers, Cathy Dennis, Zac Nahome, Justin Tranter and many more. Being able to play venues such as the London Palladium, British Airways ARC and furthermore having experience touring the UK and Europe at the age of 18 since finishing my studies at The BRIT School has shaped me into a professional working industry musician. To have your consideration for having me play at your event, I specialise in: Weddings, Corporate events, Drinks receptions and will deliver only my best work at a reasonable price for your special event. In my set, I bring acoustic guitar compositions of fan favourite covers with my own twist guaranteeing a special environment with a relaxing feel tailored to the customers needs. I’ll be sure to dress to the occasion and provide my own equipment. I only use the best acoustic guitar and amplifier in my eyes, for the years I’ve been using them it only delivers the best quality sound ensuring your event is special. I use my Maton EBG808TE acoustic guitar with an Udo Rosner DaCapo75 amp, I bring this to every booking in which I have. Below I have attached some recent press of my work. As an acoustic artist and composer. It is my passion to deliver my best work to each booking and make your event special and to your needs! “Garwood transformed the acoustic guitar into something ORCHESTRAL, with his hands darting across the fretboard seeming effortless, yet the set never became empty demonstration of skill, feel and technique” - Wrinkley Rockers Club (review of Jesse Garwood live at the Islington Assembly Hall opening for guitar sensation Matteo Mancuso. I truly believe this review describes not only the person I am, but the player I strive to Be in each and every performance opportunity I can get. I hope to hear from you soon Thanks for your consideration! All the best Jesse Garwood

Jesse's Reviews

From customers:

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Youtube
2 years ago

“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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YouTube
2 years ago

“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
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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