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Jimmy Beedham

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About Jimmy

Sophisticated solo guitar & vocal. The perfect addition to your Wedding Ceremony, Drinks Reception or Wedding Breakfast.
Singing guitarist
Warrington
Public liability insurance of £10 million

Imagine walking to the top table to your favourite song with all your guests cheering, waving napkins and singing along. Or maybe you’d prefer elegant background music and tasteful arrangements of your choice of songs to enhance the atmosphere as the conversation flows and you enjoy your fantastic wedding breakfast. Or you may want to encourage your guests to make requests and build up to a party atmosphere and sing-along by the time you get to deserts. Or how about all of the above!? Whatever your style, you’re in safe hands. ABOUT: I’m Jimmy - a musician, vocalist and bandleader with over 15 years experience in the wedding industry. I’ve played hundreds of shows all over the UK and across Europe and I’m dedicated to helping you create the perfect vibe for your event with music tailored to you. We can discuss your tastes and style and I’ll happily learn your requests and create fantastic arrangements of your chosen songs. Your wedding entertainment will be as unique as you are and fit in perfectly with your guests and your vision for the day. With experience from countless weddings and events I can read the room and match the energy perfectly. WHAT I OFFER: Sophisticated solo guitar performances (either instrumental, or with vocals) that are tailored to your tastes. It’s the perfect addition to your Wedding Ceremony, Drinks Reception or Wedding Breakfast. Music that stays in the background, creating a fantastic atmosphere without drawing attention away from your special day. Although I’m always ready to liven things up with big energy performances when appropriate! Wedding Ceremony: Your choice of songs for walking down the aisle Background music as your guests arrive and leave Music during the signing of the register Drinks Reception: Music for you and your guests as you mingle after the ceremony Wedding Breakfast: Entrance music of your choice followed by unobtrusive background music throughout the wedding breakfast that allows the conversation to flow whilst maintaining a happy, upbeat atmosphere. If you’d like to add piano, percussion, bass, sax, female singer or a small band, additional musicians are available on request. If you need evening entertainment too you can get a whole day package with Eccentric Pony, one of the UKs top Wedding Bands! SET UP / PERFORMANCE: All bookings include a suitable PA system and, when needed, recorded music between live sets. I am based in the North West and am available nationwide and internationally. Set up is quick, compact and hassle free. I’ll liaise with your venue to ensure everything runs smoothly and always arrive with plenty of extra time to compensate for any unexpected delays. I offer a bespoke service, so please get in touch so I can help plan your perfect event! Please don't hesitate to get in touch by clicking on the "Check availability" or "Message" buttons to request a bespoke quote from us. I look forward to hearing from you! AS SEEN ON TV: My performances have been featured on TV a number of times. Most recently on French television during an alpine tour and a UK documentary broadcast on Sky Channel 186

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Jimmy's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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21 days ago
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5 out of 5

Jimmy was professional, easy to engage with and good value mixing his live act with DJing. Thank you Jimmy

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Jan C
6 months ago
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5 out of 5

We booked Jimmy last minute,only a few days before our 70th birthday party. He was extremely helpful enqiring what sort of music, any request we asked for he played, perfect for the party. I received good comments from our guests too they all seemed to enjoy his music and did get people up dancing, thank you Jimmy

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Shantanu G
2 months ago, for a Birthday party in Stockport
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5 out of 5

Jimmy was a was an amazing performer as well as a very collaborative professional. He not only performed on our suggested list but interacted with our guests and played their requests. What stood out beyond his vocal expertise was his amazing guitar playing that kept our guests enthralled deep into the night. He was a very easy person to work with, replied to all our queries promptly and arrived absolutely in time to set up and check everything before he went on stage. I would highly recommend Jimmy for the future and I look forward to working with him again.

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Rob G
7 months ago, for a Wedding in Larkspur Lodge
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5 out of 5

Jimmy played wonderful background music during our wedding reception in Knutsford. It was a great soundtrack to our meal and ensured there was a lively atmosphere throughout, without being too loud or distracting. Jimmy took the time to learn and play songs we specifically requested, which really made the day special. In the evening Eccentric Pony were a brilliant band and we're very happy to have booked them - playing the songs we loved, keeping the party going with some surprises thrown in too!

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Jimmy's Song list

Music is tailored to your tastes. Please get in touch to discuss the vibe you require. I'm happy to learn and arrange and special requests (particularly for your Ceremony)
• JAZZ/CROON:
A Foggy Day
Ain't That A Kick In The Head
All Of Me
Autumn Leaves
Billie's Bounce
Can't Help Falling In Love With You
Cheescake
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
Feeling Good
Fly Me To The Moon
I Get A Kick Out Of You
I Got Rhythm
Isn't It A Lovely Day
I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Wright Myself A Letter
I'm In The Mood For Love
Just A Gigolo
L.O.V.E.
Little Old Wine Drinker Me
Love Is In The Air
Lullaby Of Birdland
Midnight Special
Moondance
My Very Good Friend The Milkman
Oleo
Old Devil Moon
On Green Dolphin Street
Perdido
San Francisco Bay Blues
Satin Doll
Song For My Father
Such A Night
Sunny
St Thomas
Take Five
Take The A Train
That's Amore
The Way You Look Tonight
There Is No Greater Love
These Are The Days
Volare
Well You Needn't
You Make Me Feel So Young
• MODERN:
Hey Brother - Avicii
Wake Me Up - Avicii
Pompeii - Bastille
Black Chandelier - Biffy Clyro
If You Think This Is Real Life - Blossoms
Locked Out Of Heaven - Bruno Mars
The Lazy Song - Bruno Mars
Uptown funk - Bruno Mars & Mark Ronson
Fly As Me - Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
Havana - Camila Cabello
One Kiss - Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa
Giants - Calvin Harris & Rag N Bone Man
Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen
Forget You - Cee Lo Green
Tennessee Whiskey - Chris Stapleton
A Thousand Years - Christina Perry
Get lucky - Daft Punk
Levitating - Dua Lipa
cake by the ocean - DNCE
Castle On The Hill - Ed Sheeran
Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
We Are Young - Fun
Budapest - George Ezra
Shotgun - George Ezra
Belter - Gerry Cinnamon
As It Was - Harry Styles
Late Night Talking - Harry Styles
Watermelon Sugar - Harry Styles
Believer - Imagine Dragons
Better Together - Jack Johnson
Banana Pancakes - Jack Johnson
Hold Back The River - James Bay
I'm yours - Jason Mraz
Price Tag - Jessie J
All Of Me - John Legend
Love Yourself - Justin Bieber
Can't Stop The Feeling! - Justin Timberlake
The One - Kodaline
This Girl - Kungs
About Damn Time - Lizzo
Juice - Lizzo
Royals - Lorde
Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5
All About That Bass - Meghan Trainor
Kids - MGMT
Flowers - Miley Cyrus
Classic - MKTO
I Will Wait - Mumford & Sons
Little Lion Man - Mumford & Sons
Wagon Wheel - Old Crow Medicine Show
Counting Stars - One Republic
I Ain't Worried - One Republic
Human - Rag n Bone Man
Sugar - Robin Schulz
Will We Talk? - Sam Fender
Seventeen Going Under - Sam Fender
Senorita - Shawn Mendez & Camila Cabello
Community Property - Steel Panther
Shake It Off - Taylor Swift
Lose Control - Teddy Swims
Gold On The Ceiling - The Black Keys
Lonely Boy - The Black Keys
Blinding Lights - The Weeknd
I can't feel my face - the Weeknd
Dance Monkey - Tones & I
It Runs Through Me - Tom Misch
What You Know - Two Door Cinema Club
Riptide - Vance Joy
Shut Up And Dance - Walk The Moon
If You're Over Me - Years & Years
• 2000s:
I Bet That You Look Good On The Dancefloor - Arctic Monkeys
Mardy Bum - Arctic Monkeys
When The Sun Goes Down - Arctic Monkeys
Sk8r Boi - Avril Lavigne
I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
Put Your Records On - Corinne Bailey Rae
Brimful Of Asha - Cornershop / Fat Boy Slim
Accidentally In Love - Counting Crows
Not Nineteen Forever - Courteeners
American Boy - Estelle feat. Kanye West
Everlong - Foo Fighters
Stacy's Mom - Fountains of Wayne
Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand
Are You Gonna Be My Girl - Jet
The Middle - Jimmy Eat World
Move Your Feet - Junior Senior
I predict a riot - Kaiser Chiefs
Sex On Fire - Kings of Leon
Somebody Told Me - The Killers
Use Somebody - Kings of Leon
Naive - The Kooks
She Moves In Her Own Way - The Kooks
Suddenly I see - KT Tunstall
Amazed - Lonestar
I Try - Macy Gray
This Love - Maroon 5
All About You - McFly
Lady (Here Me Tonight) - Modjo
Half the world away - Oasis
Hey Ya - Outkast
New Shoes - Paolo Nutini
Pencil Full of Lead - Paolo Nutini
Last Request - Paolo Nutini
Happy - Pharell Williams
Ignition (remix) - R Kelly
Under The Bridge - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Take Your Mama - Scissor Sisters
Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
Murder On The Dancefloor - Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Dakota - Stereophonics
Chelsea Dagger - The Fratellis
Mr Brightside - The Killers
Last Nite - The Strokes
Dancing In The Moonlight - Toploader
Island In The Sun - Weezer
Teenage dirtbag - Wheatus
Seven Nation Army - White Stripes
Valerie - Zutons / Amy Winehouse
Holiday - Greenday
• 90s:
I Want It That Way - Backstreet Boys
No Diggity - Backstreet
All The Small Things - Blink 182
Boys & Girls - Blur
Country house - Blur
Park life - Blur
Song 2 - Blur
Mulder and Skully - Catatonia
Weather With You - Crowded House
Babylon - David Gray
Breakfast at tiffany's - Deep Blue Something
Save Tonight - Eagle Eye Cherry
Life in the fast lane - Eagles
Take It Easy - Eagles
Buck Rogers - Feeder
Iris - Goo Goo Dolls
Basket case - Green Day
The One And Only - Chesney Hawkes
Laid - James
Sit Down - James
Enter Sandman - Metallica
Over My Shoulder - Mike + The Mechanics
Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
Don't look back in anger - Oasis
Live Forever - Oasis
She's electric - Oasis
Supersonic - Oasis
Wonderwall - Oasis
The Day We Caught The Train - Ocean Colour Scene
Common People - Pulp
Disco 2000 - Pulp
I’ll Be There For You (theme from Friends) - The Rembrandts
Angels - Robbie Williams
Send Me On My Way - Rusted Root
All Star - Smash Mouth
Wannabe - Spice Girls
A Thousand Trees - Stereophonics
Sally Cinnamon - Stone Roses
Relight My Fire - Take That
Back For Good - Take That
Perfect 10 - The Beautiful South
Man! I Feel Like A Woman! - Shania Twain
Friday I'm In Love - The Cure
Dance the night away - The Mavericks
Pretty Fly (For A White Guy) - The Offspring
Why Don't You Get A Job - The Offspring
I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) - The Proclaimers
Sunshine On Leith - The Proclaimers
• 80s:
Back In Black - AC/DC
You Shook Me All Night Long - AC/DC
Take On Me - Ah Ha
Horse with no name - America
Three Little Birds - Bob Marley
Could You Be Loved - Bob Marley
Living on a prayer - Bon Jovi
Dancing In The Dark - Bruce Springsteen
Summer of '69 - Bryan Adams
Ain't Nobody - Chaka Khan
Wicked Game - Chris Isaak
Let's Dance - David Bowie
Just Can't Get Enough - Depeche Mode
Come On Eileen - Dexy's Midnight Runners
Money For Nothing - Dire Straits
Boys Of Summer - Don Henley
A little respect - Erasure
Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac
I Can't Dance - Genesis
Give Me The Night - George Benson
Got My Mind Set On You - George Harrison
Faith - George Michael
Just The Two Of Us - Grover Washington Jr
Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns 'n' Roses
You Make My Dreams (Come True) - Hall & Oats
The Power of Love - Huey Lewis & The News
Never Tear Us Apart - INXS
Town Called Malice - The Jam
Uptown Girl - Billy Joel
I'm Still Standing - Elton John
Don't stop believing - Journey
Walking On Sunshine - Katrina and the Waves
Danger Zone - Kenny Loggins
Footloose - Kenny Loggins
Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes
All Night Long - Lionel Richie
Dancing on the ceiling - Lionel Richie
Easy - Lionel Richie
Down Under - Men At Work
The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson
Man In The Mirror - Michael Jackson
You Can Call Me Al - Paul Simon
Sledgehammer - Peter Gabriel
Easy Lover - Phil Collins & Philip Bailey
Kiss - Prince
Little red corvette - Prince
Purple rain - Prince
Raspberry Beret - Prince
I Want To Break Free - Queen
Love Is The Drug - Roxy Music
Tainted love - Soft Cell
Gold - Spandau Ballet
Abracadabra - Steve Miller Band
Englishman In New York - Sting
Rock The Casbah - The Clash
Don't You Want Me Baby - The Human League
Together In Electric Dreams - The Human League
Runnin' Down A Dream - Tom Petty
Free Fallin - Tom Petty
Every Breath You Take - The Police
Every little thing she does is magic - The Police
Africa - Toto
Here I go again - Whitesnake
On The Road Again - Willie Nelson
Gimme All Your Lovin - ZZ Top
• 70s:
Dreadlock Holiday - 10cc
Highway To Hell - AC/DC
Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Andy Williams / Muse
Lovely Day - Bill Withers
Piano Man - Billy Joel
Can't get enough - Bad Company
Feel like makin love - Bad Company
Red Light Spells Danger - Billy Ocean
Wild World - Cat Stevens
Good Times / Rappers' Delight - Chic / Sugar Hill Hang
Devil woman - Cliff Richard
Starman - David Bowie
Rebel Rebel - David Bowie
Ziggy Stardust - David Bowie
9 to 5 - Dolly Parton
Jolene - Dolly Parton
Road House Blues - The Doors
September - Earth Wind & Fire
Are You Ready For Love - Elton John
Crocodile Rock - Elton John
Burning Love - Elvis
After Midnight - Eric Clapton
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
December 1963 (Oh What A Night) - Four Seasons
You Sexy Thing (I Believe In Miracles) - Hot Chocolate
Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett
Call Me The Breeze - JJ Cale
Clyde - JJ Cale
Cocaine - JJ Cale
Is She Really Going Out With Him - Joe Jackson
Take Me Home, Country Roads - John Denver
Dixie Chicken - Little Feat
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Me and Julio down by the schoolyard - Paul Simon
Can't Stand Losing You - Police
Message In A Bottle - Police
Roxanne - Police
So Lonely - Police
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
Don't Stop Me Now - Queen
Fat Bottomed Girls - Queen
Since You've Been Gone - Rainbow
Come and Get Your Love - Redbone
Brown Sugar - Rolling Stones
Gimme shelter - Rolling Stones
Escape (The Pina Colada Song) - Rupert Holmes
Cecilia - Simon & Garfunkle
Rikki Don't Lose That Number - Steely Dan
I Wish - Stevie Wonder
Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
Signed Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
You Are The Sunshine Of My Life - Stevie Wonder
Get It On - T.Rex
Listen To The Music - The Doobie Brothers
Long Train Runnin' - The Doobie Brothers
Teenage Kicks - The Undertones
Jailbreak - Thin Lizzy
The boys are back in town - Thin Lizzy
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Maggie May - Rod Stewart
• 50s & 60s:
The Weight - The Band
Surfin' USA - Beach Boys
Rock Around The Clock - Bill Haley & His Comets
Don't Think Twice (It's Alright) - Bob Dylan
Like A Rolling Stone - Bob Dylan
Stand By Me - Ben E King
Heartbeat - Buddy Holly
Johnny b. Goode - Chuck Berry
Bad Moon Rising - Creedence Clearwater Revival
C'mon Everybody - Eddie Cochran
A Little Less Conversation - Elvis
All Shook Up - Elvis
Can't Help Falling In Love With You - Elvis
Hound Dog - Elvis
Jailhouse Rock - Elvis
Bye Bye Love - The Everly Brothers
Wake Up Little Suzie - The Everly Brothers
Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra
You Make Me Feel So Young - Frank Sinatra
I Got You (I Feel Good) - James Brown
Daydream Believer - The Monkees
I'm A Believer - Neil Diamond / The Monkees
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
Satisfaction / get off my cloud - Rolling Stones
The Last Time - Rolling Stones
Penny Arcade - Roy Orbison
Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison
Bring It On Home To Me - Sam Cooke
Mrs Robinson - Simon & Garfunkle
Gimme Some Lovin' - Spencer Davis Group
For Once In My Life - Stevie Wonder
My Girl - Temptations
All together now - The Beatles
Can’t Buy Me Love - The Beatles
Come together - The Beatles
Day Tripper - The Beatles
Don't Let Me Down - The Beatles
Hey Jude - The Beatles
I've Just Seen A Face - The Beatles
Lady Madonna - The Beatles
Mustang Sally - The Commitments
Little Green Bag - George Baker Selection
Sunny Afternoon - The Kinks
You really got me - The Kinks
I'm In The Mood For Love - Lord Tanamo
Tutti Frutti - Little Richard
Delilah - Tom Jones
It's Not Unusual - Tom Jones
Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
• TRADITIONAL:
La Bamba - Ritchie Valens
Volare - Gipsy Kings
Copperhead Road - Steve Earle
Galway Girl - Steve Earle
Tequila - The Champs
Hot, Hot, Hot - The Merrymen
Seven Drunken Nights - The Dubliners
Dirty Old Town - The Pogues
Irish Rover - The Pogues
Wild Rover - The Dubliners
La Malagueña - Traditional
Whiskey In The Jar - Traditional
O Ye Commo Va - Santana
I Useta Lover - Saw Doctors

Jimmy'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)£150
Up to 1 hour£375
Up to 2 hours£450
Up to 3 hours£650
Packages
Wedding ceremony
This includes music before the service begins, your choice of songs for walking down the aisle, music during the signing of the register and after the ceremony as you and your guests leave.
£375
Wedding Breakfast
Entrance music of your choice followed by unobtrusive background music throughout the wedding breakfast that allows the conversation to flow whilst maintaining a happy, upbeat atmosphere.
£450
Drinks reception
Up to 2 hours of live music for you and your guests as you mingle after the ceremony.
£450
Ceremony + Wedding Breakfast
Ceremony & Wedding Breakfast package. Your choice of songs for walking down the aisle Background music as your guests arrive and leave Music during the signing of the register Wedding breakfast entrance music of your choice followed by unobtrusive background music throughout the meal that allows the conversation to flow whilst maintaining a happy, upbeat atmosphere.
£625
Drinks Reception + Wedding Breakfast
Drinks Reception & Wedding Breakfast Package Up to 2 hours of live music for your drinks reception plus Wedding breakfast entrance music of your choice followed by unobtrusive background music throughout the meal that allows the conversation to flow whilst maintaining a happy, upbeat atmosphere.
£650
Ceremony, Reception & Breakfast
Full daytime package. Have live music throughout the entire day!
£875
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

My clients love the communication beforehand, how I can offer advice from extensive experience and of course the performance on the day. Reading the room and matching the vibe perfectly.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

I've played all over the UK and Europe

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

I'm influenced by many artists, old and new. Have a listen to the media on my profile and you should be able to hear some of them.

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

I've played for celebs, actors and musicians but every event gets the same high levels of service and enthusiasm!

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

I'm always flexible and will work with you and your venue to ensure everything runs as smoothly as possible. I'll liaise directly with the venue in the run up to the big day and will be available throughout the planning process.

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

Yes, absolutely. Although during a ceremony, drinks reception or wedding breakfast it isn't often needed as I will play straight through.

How much time do you need to set up?

It takes around 30 minutes to set up, but I'll be there with plenty of time to ensure there aren't any delays.

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

Absolutely. You're welcome to pick songs from my list or make requests or we can chat through the vibe you're going for. It's all tailored to you!

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, all I need is a power supply.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes, it's all part of the service. I'm happy to learn your special requests.
Musicianship
Genres:
Pop, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Folk, Traditional Irish folk, Jazz, Blues, Latin jazz, Modern jazz, Swing, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Easy listening, Light music, Acoustic, Americana, Covers, Disco, Funk, Funk rock, Motown, R&B, Soul, Top 40, Vintage, Rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Indie, Pop rock, Post rock, Rock 'n' Roll
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Church service
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Other skills:
Accompanist, Live looping, Fluent improviser, Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Singing teaching, Composition teaching, Music therapy
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