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About Lee

Singer, guitarist, harmonica and stomp box player. Very experienced musician who will play solo as well as part of my duo The Mean Eyed Cats

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Lee Gillett is a British musician who has been active musically for over 40 years both as a member of duos and bands and more recently also as a solo artist playing a variety of "crowd-pleasing" songs and singalongs from the 1950s onwards. He also specialises in Classic Country songs. In 2017 he appeared at the Upton Blues Festival as well as the Ely Folk Festival, and won Best Solo Act at the 2018 Wigan Live Festival. Although solo, Lee makes a very full sound due to playing harmonica and percussion “stomp box” as well as guitar and vocals.

Lee's Reviews

Lee was great at our special event evening and got everyone singing and dancing along. Great stuff!

Never fails to entertain, and sings songs that people know, love and can join in with. Recommended!

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Lee's Song list

Classic Country Set List:

FOLSOM PRISON BLUES by Johnny Cash

JOLENE/GHOST RIDERS IN THE SKY by Dolly Parton/Johnny Cash

DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY by The Mavericks

RHINESTONE COWBOY by Glen Campbell

KING OF THE ROAD by Roger Miller

THE GAMBLER by KENNY ROGERS

COUNTRY ROADS by John Denver

RING OF FIRE by Johnny Cash

ROCK ISLAND LINE by Johnny Cash

ACHY BREAKY HEART by Billy Ray Cyrus

JAMBALAYA by Hank Williams

A BOY NAMED SUE by Johnny Cash

HELP ME MAKE IT THROUGH THE NIGHT by Kris Kristofferson

FOR THE GOOD TIMES by Kris Kristofferson

BURNING LOVE by Elvis Presley

IF TOMORROW NEVER COMES by Garth Brooks

ALWAYS ON MY MIND by Willie Nelson

You're My Best Friend by Don Williams

HE'LL HAVE TO GO by Jim Reeves

AMERICAN TRILOGY by Elvis Presley

A THING CALLED LOVE by Johnny Cash

I'M SO LONESOME I COULD CRY by Hank Williams

WALK THE LINE by Johnny Cash

THE WONDER OF YOU by Elvis Presley

CRYSTAL CHANDELIERS by Charley Pride

ME AND BOBBY MCGEE by Kris Kristofferson

TAKE IT EASY by The Eagles

TAKE IT TO THE LIMIT by The Eagles

I FORGOT TO REMEMBER TO FORGET by Elvis Presley

BLUE MOON OF KENTUCKY by Bill Monroe & The Bluegrass Boys

CANT HELP FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOU by Elvis Presley

I GOT STRIPES by Johnny Cash

GOODNIGHT IRENE by Leadbelly

JACKSON by Johnny Cash

SAN QUENTIN by Johnny Cash

ONE PIECE AT A TIME by Johnny Cash

SUNDAY MORNING COMING DOWN by Johnny Cash

I HEARD THAT LONESOME WHISTLE BLOW by Hank Williams & Jimmie Davis

CRY CRY CRY by Johnny Cash

I GUESS THINGS HAPPEN THAT WAY by Johnny Cash

CLAY PIGEONS by John Prine

COUNTRY BOY by Johnny Cash

GUITARS & CADILLACS & HILLBILLY MUSIC by Dwight Yoakham

ON THE ROAD AGAIN by Willie Nelson

HAVE YOU EVER SEE THE RAIN by Creedance Clearwater Revival

IT'S FOUR IN THE MORNING by Faron Young

BLAME IT ON YOUR HEART by Patty Loveless

GET RHYTHM by Johnny Cash

GOOD OLE BOYS by Waylon Jennings

HOTEL CALIFORNIA by The Eagles

PROUD MARY by Creedance Clearwater Revival

TWIST & SHOUT / LA BAMBA by The Beatles / Ritchie Valens

WONDERFUL TONIGHT by Eric Clapton

WICKED GAME by Chris Isaak

SAN QUENTIN by Johnny Cash

ROLL IN MY SWEET BABY'S ARMS by Flat & Scruggs

THE RIVER by Bruce Springsteen

BUSTED by Harlan Howard

DARK AS A DUNGEON by Merle Travis - HURT by Johnny Cash

FOLSOM PRISON BLUES by Johnny Cash

That’s Alright Mama by Elvis Presley

Not Fade Away by Buddy Holly

HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE RAIN by Creedance Clearwater Revival

I ONLY WANT TO BE WITH YOU by Dusty Springfield / The Tourists

IT DOESNT MATTER ANYMORE by Buddy Holly

EVERYDAY by Buddy Holly

I SAW HER STANDING THERE by The Beatles

STUCK IN THE MIDDLE WITH YOU by Stealers Wheel

THE LAST TIME by Rolling Stones

CHECKING ON MY BABY/YOU CAN’T DO THAT by The Beatles

Dirty Old Town by The Pogues

KNOCKING ON HEAVENS DOOR by Bob Dylan

RING OF FIRE by Johnny Cash

CRY CRY CRY by Johnny Cash

JACKSON by Johnny Cash

BYE BYE LOVE by Everley Brothers

A THING CALLED LOVE by Johnny Cash

I FORGOT TO REMEMBER TO FORGET / He’ll Have to Go by Elvis Presley

CANT HELP FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOU by Elvis Presley

COME UP AND SEE ME MAKE ME SMILE by Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel

Ob-la-di, ob-la-da by The Beatles

IM A BELIEVER by The Monkees

HOTEL CALIFORNIA by The Eagles

WONDERWALL by Oasis

DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER – by Oasis

FOR THE GOOD TIMES by Kris Kristofferson

WITH OR WITHOUT YOU – U2

GET RHYTHM by Johnny Cash

Walk On by Sonny Terry

All Shook Up by Elvis Presley

DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY by The Mavericks

JOLENE/GHOST RIDERS IN THE SKY by Dolly Parton/Johnny Cash

Sea Of Heartbreak by Don Gibson

HAVE A NICE DAY by Stereophonics

RUNAWAY by Del Shannon

ALWAYS ON MY MIND by Elvis Presley

CHECKING ON MY BABY/YOU CAN’T DO THAT by The Beatles

Ticket To Ride by The Beatles

I HEARD THAT LONESOME WHISTLE BLOW by Johnny Cash

WALK THE LINE by Johnny Cash

I GOT STRIPES by Johnny Cash

SUMMER OF 69 – Bryan Adams

500 Miles by The Proclaimers

PROUD MARY by Creedance Clearwater Revival

Bring It On Home To Me by Sam Cooke

The Air That I Breathe by The Hollies

THAT’LL BE THE DAY by Buddy Holly

I Hear You Knocking – Dave Edmunds

Rock Island Line by Johnny Cash

Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison

Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond

MEAN EYED CAT by Johnny Cash

THE WONDER OF YOU by Elvis Presley

Don’t Be Cruel by Elvis Presley

SPIRIT IN THE SKY by Norman Greenbaum

HONEY HONEY by The Archies

HI HO SILVER LINING by Jeff Beck

THE WILD ROVER – Traditional

25 MINUTES TO GO by Johnny Cash

BUDAPEST by George Ezra

COUNTRY BOY by Johnny Cash

GREEN EYES by Coldplay

Guess Things Happen That Way by Johnny Cash

HEY PORTER by Johnny Cash

House Of The Rising Sun by The Animals

HURT by Johnny Cash

I Never Picked Cotton by Johnny Cash

I STILL MISS SOMEONE by Johnny Cash

I WAS THERE WHEN IT HAPPENED by Johnny Cash

I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry by Hank Williams Johnny Cash

Kneeling Drunkard’s Plea by Johnny Cash

RUN by Snow Patrol

SUSPICIOUS MINDS by Elvis Presley

THE WRECK OF THE OLD’ 97 by Johnny Cash

A BOY NAMED SUE by Johnny Cash

American Pie by Don McLean

Blue Suede Shoes by Elvis Presley / Carl Perkins

HOUND DOG by Elvis Presley

LET HER GO by Passenger

Peggy Sue by Buddy Holly

Rave On by Buddy Holly

SORROW by David Bowie

YOU REALLY GOT A HOLD ON ME by The Beatles

Blue Moon Of Kentucky by Elvis Presley

I FOUGHT THE LAW by Bobby Fuller

SUGAR SUGAR – The Archies

A MESSAGE TO YOU RUDY – The Specials

BAD BAD LEROY BROWN – Jim Croche

WHISKEY IN THE JAR – Thin Lizzy

JOHNNY B. GOODE – Chuck Berry

SHOTGUN - George Ezra

PERFECT - Ed Sheeran

DON'T BRING ME DOWN - ELO

Lee's Prices

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

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£125
Up to 1 hour	£160
Up to 2 hours	£175
Up to 3 hours	£200

Birthday Party

Two live performances of up to 60 mins each during evening. Disco type music through our sound equipment including lights, before, during breaks and after live performances. Could be any private event such as birthday party etc.

£475

Wedding Reception Package

- 2 x 60 min performances during the evening - Disco type music before, during break and after live music. Includes lights, PA/Sound Equipment etc.

£475

Private Event

£475

Customer questions

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

I always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let me know.

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

Absolutely. This is a really popular request and we actually offer this service for free. If you'd like a DJ service via our PA after the final set until the venue closes, we provide this for an additional £100.

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually set up about 1 to 1.5 hours before the performance time. As soon as my PA is set up I can provide a free playlist service to help set the atmosphere and get your guests ready for my live performance!

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

My set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests dance and have an amazing time. However, I am definitely happy to chat through and make sure we find what works for your event. I can even learn special requests providing I have enough notice before the event.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, absolutely! I bring everything I need for the event including instruments, PA, lighting, interval music etc.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

If a song isn't included in my song list there may still be a chance we already know it. If there is a special song you'd like us to learn I am happy to do this for you provided I am given enough noyice before the event (minimum 1 week).

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Well know, crowd-pleasing, often singalong songs performed with energy and professionally.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Townhouse, Ely. Ingate Free House, Beccles. Red Lion, Southwold. Crown Inn, Littleport. Upton Blues Festival. Ely Folk Festival. The Cherry Tree, Haddenham. The Boat House, Cambridge. Tap Room, St. Ives. Plough & Harrow, Littleport. Baron of Beef, Cambridge. White Horse, Leiston. Greyhound, Bury St. Edmunds. Beet Club, Ely. Beach Social Club, Waterbeach.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Johnny Cash, Elvis, Buddy Holly.

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

Ely Folk Festival. Upton Blues Festival.

Musicianship

Genres:

1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Folk, Bluegrass, Country, Folk rock, Irish rock, Pop, Acoustic, Americana, Covers, Originals, Vintage, Rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Pop rock, Rock 'n' Roll

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Instruments:

Guitar, Harmonica, Percussion

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Event types:

Bar / Club / Venue event, Wedding, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Songwriter

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