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Laurie

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About Laurie

This singer/songwriter will work as hard as you have, and make your vision reality.
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Singing guitarist
York
Public liability insurance of £100 million

Hello, I'm Laurie, and I love music. I also love people and making memories. I understand that whatever the event you have planned, it is about making it as special a memory as possible for everyone in attendance. My style is not quite the average. I will not turn up to your event with disco lights and the same list of songs you have heard every other singer perform. But I will come prepared. I will speak to you and engage with you about what you are imagining, and turn it into the event you are working so hard to create. This gives me joy, and is the reason I do what I do and keep coming back for more. The music I play is inspired by Americana, Rock, Country, folk and Bluegrass/R&B. I play songs of all genres including pop, however the style and sound is authentic to me. This is apparent in my performances. Such care goes into you the organiser when planning the event. My authenticity in the style of my playing is key to my values, as if you wanted Karaoke, you would do it yourself! I've been playing gigs for 16 years. Playing music to audiences of all kinds is a huge joy in my life and seeing happy customers and guests is what keeps a smile on my face until I arrive at the next venue. Please feel free to reach out for a conversation or any advice you might have about your event, there is no commitment and I am happy to help in any way I can.

Laurie's Reviews

From customers:

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Kate
2 years ago

Laurie played our wedding including our first dance, and it was magical. Thank you.

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Avanti
3 years ago

Laurie stepped in last minute to do a gig in our wine bar after another musician dropped out. In the end, we were glad!

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Laurie's Song list

The following is a small selection of my repertoire, to give an idea of what songs you might expect or request. I tailor the songs played according to the nature of the event (Chilled/Wedding/dancing etc).
Hey Ho - Lumineers
Sally Cinnamon - Stone Roses
Wild Mountain Thyme
I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston
Fat Bottom Girls - Queen
Want You Back - Jackson 5
Feathered Indians - Tyler Childers
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynrd Skynrd
Ooh La La - The Faces
Jonny. B. Goode - Chuck Berry
Wagon Wheel - Darius Rucker
Jolene - Dolly Parton
Cover Me Up - Jason Isbell
Country Roads (Take me home) - John Denver
Fast Car - Tracy Chapman
Cecilia - Simon & Garfunkel
My Hero - Foo Fighters
Starting Over - Chris Stapleton
You shook me all night long - AC/DC
Show me love - Robin S
Iris - Goo Goo Dolls
Your Love (Keeps Lifting Me Higher)
Closer - The Chainsmokers
Sheila - Jamie T
I Choose You - The Steeldrivers
Galway Girl - Steve Earle
Summer of 69 - Bryan Adams
Save Tonight - Eagle Eyed Cherries
If I Ever Leave This World Alive - Flogging Molly
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton

Laurie's 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)£75
Up to 1 hour£175
Up to 2 hours£300
Up to 3 hours£400
Packages
Wedding ceremony
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£500
Drinks reception
Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception
£500
Custom
Events which are more bespoke, including the learning of multiple new songs and creating a stage environment fitting of event themes etc.
£600
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.
£800
Musicianship
Genres:
Acoustic, Pop, Disco, Covers, Americana, Soul, R&B, Motown, Rock, Britpop, Scottish music, Country
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Cruise, Theatre / Show, Recording session, Concert, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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