Hire Lucy Machin | Singing guitarist in Southampton

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Lucy Machin - Long Train Runnin' by the Doobie Brothers (Live Cover)

Lucy Machin - You Belong With Me by Taylor Swift (Live cover)

Lucy Machin - This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) by Natalie Cole (Live cover)

About Lucy

Lucy will be the perfect addition to your wedding day or event making it as memorable and as special as it should be!

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Singing guitarist

Southampton

Lucy is an exceptional singer and talented guitarist with a beautiful rich and velvety voice that is truly captivating. Lucy can sing your favourite songs as you walk down the aisle and during the wedding ceremony, as well as entertaining your guests at your drinks reception or wedding breakfast with live acoustic covers of pop/country & folk music from the present and the past by the likes of Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton, Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton, Ed Sheeran, KT Tunstall, Jessie J, Chappel Roan, Dusty Springfield & many more. She can perform as a soloist with her acoustic guitar or as a duo with either a guitarist or pianist depending on the vibe you are looking for. Having trained at the London School of Musical Theatre and the Academy of Contemporary Music in Guilford Lucy is a versatile singer that can sing any style of music. She has performed at venues ranging from Cathedrals to Jazz clubs and Wine bars to Festivals making her an experienced and accomplished performer.

Lucy

5 out of 5

18 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Lucy's Reviews

5 out of 5

Lucy performed 3 amazing sets across the course of a long day at the event and was a pleasure to deal with - highly recommended

Reply from Lucy

7 months ago

Thanks so much for the kind review! Really enjoyed the gig

5 out of 5

Our guests have not stopped raving about Lucy since our wedding and it is so easy to see why! We could not have picked a better singer to help make our day so perfect. Lucy is so incredibly talented, lovely and was just a beautiful presence to have at our wedding. From my very first message Lucy made us feel completely at ease and that no request was too much. She was so friendly and excited to hear all of our plans. On the day, every single moment we heard Lucy sing was just heightened and we cannot believe how incredibly she bought our favourite songs to life! We cannot thank Lucy enough for learning all of our song requests including a few sentimental ones for our late nan and dad. Lucy's song choice on the day was just completely us and we loved singing along to every song she sang. Her videos do not do her voice justice at all, she is absolutely incredible. PSA to all wedding couples, please please please book Lucy!!

Reply from Lucy

7 months ago

Thanks so much Hayley!

5 out of 5

Lucy was great from the minute we made an enquiry to saying goodbye on our wedding day. I wished we had booked her for the whole evening as we and our guests loved listening to her music and singing. Would highly recommend and will definitely be booking again for any future events we have. Thank you Lucy

Reply from Lucy

1 year ago

Thanks so much for your lovely review, it was such a pleasure to be part of your day!

5 out of 5

A highly professional, very tight band and really nice people. Just a fabulous band. Made a really good party a fabulous party. 100% of our guests were blown away by Central Avenue. Fabulous band. Very tight, professional musicians and really nice people. All of our guests were highly impressed. A highly professional group of young, talented musicians make this band an excellent choice. The 100+ guests at our celebration wedding party were blown away by Central Avenue. Great music and really nice people

5 out of 5

We had Central Avenue perform at our wedding in Farnham. They did a fantastic job entertaining our guests. We had lots of compliments! They were very friendly and accommodating. Will definitely have them again for a future event.

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Lucy's Song list

Solo/Duo Songs:

9-5 Dolly Parton

A Thousand Years – Christina Perri

Apologise – One Republic

Ain’t Nobody – Chaka Khan

All About That Bass – Megan Trainor

All Of Me - John Legend

Bad Habits – Ed Sheeran

Bad Moon Rising - Creedence Clearwater Revival

Be My Baby - The Ronettes

Before He Cheats – Carrie Underwood

Blame It On Me – George Ezra

Black And White – The Shires

Black Horse & The Cherry Tree – Kt Tunstall

Blinding Lights - The Weeknd

Bonfire Heart – James Blunt

Bubbly – Colbie Callait

Budapest - George Ezra

Buy Dirt - Jordan Davis

Broken Halos - Chris Stapleton

Can I Be Him – James Arthur

Castle On The Hill – Ed Sheeran

Chicken Fried - Zak Brown Band

Closest Thing To Crazy – Katy Melua

Complicated – Avril Lavigne

Count On Me – Bruno Mars

Country Roads - John Denver

Cry Me A River – Justin Timberlake

Crazy – Knarles Barkley

Daddy's Little Girl - The Shires

Dancing In The Moonlight - Top Loader

Dive – Ed Sheeran

Dream Catch Me – Newton Faulkner

Fast Car – Tracy Chapman

Firework – Katy Perry

Forever After All - Luke Combs

Free Fallin – Tom Petty

Flashlight - Jessie J

Fly Me To The Moon – Frank Sinatra

Forget You – Ceelo Green

Get Lucky – Daft Punk

Give Me Love – Ed Sheeran

Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac

Green Green Grass - George Ezra

Hallelujah – Alexandra Burke

Havana – Camila Cabello

Happy - Pharrell Williams

Hey There Delilah - Plain White T's

Hey Soul Sister – Train

Ho Hey – The Lumineers

Home - Edward Sharp

Hit The Road Jack – Ray Charles

Hound Dog - Elvis Presley

How Long Will I Love You – Ellie Goulding

I Can’t Help Falling In Love With You – Elvis Presley

I Get To Love You - Ruelle

I Only Want To Be With You - Dusty Springfield

In Case You Didn't Know - Brett Young

I'm With You - Avril Lavigne

I Will Wait – Mumford & Sons

I Luv You – Ordinary Boys

If You Were A Sailboat – Katie Melua

Jolene – Dolly Parton

Kiss Me - Dermot Kennedy

Landslide – Dixie Chicks

Long Train Running - The Doobie Brothers

Love Story - Taylor Swift

Love Songs Ain't For Us - Amy Shark

Marry You – Bruno Mars

Mr Brightside – The Killers

My Heart Will Wait – Joe Brooks

Nine Million Bicycles – Katie Melua

Our Song – Taylor Swift

Over The Rainbow – Eva Cassidy

Perfect – Ed Sheeran

Photograph – Ed Sheeran

Son Of A Preacher Man – Dusty Springfield

Pink Pony Club - Chappell Roan

Price Tag – Jessie J

Riptide - Vance Joy

Rockabye - Clean Bandit

Running Up That Hill – Kate Bush

Say You Won’t Let Go – James Arthur

Shallows – Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper

Shape Of You – Ed Sheeran

She Will Be Loved – Maroon 5

Shine A Light – McFly

Shotgun – George Ezra

Songbird – Eva Cassidy

Stand By Me – Ben E King

Stargazing - Myles Smith

Still Into You - Paramore

Stuck In The Middle With You - Stealers Wheel

Summer Of 69 - Bryan Adams

Take It Easy - The Eagles

Teenage Dream – Katy Perry

Tennessee Whiskey - Chris Stapleton

Toxic – Britney Spears

The Man Who Can't Be Moved - The Script

The Only Exception - Paramore

This Will Be - Natalie Cole

This Is The Life - Amy MacDonald

This City – Sam Fischer

Titanium – Sia

Use Somebody – Kings Of Leon

Valerie – Amy Winehouse

Visiting Hours – Ed Sheeran

Wade In The Water – Eva Cassidy

Wagon Wheel - Darus Mucker

Watermelon Moonshine - Lainey Wilson

Wedding Day – Tori Amos

Wonderwall – Oasis

Wherever You Will Go – The Calling

Who Says – John Mayer

Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow - The Shirelles

With Or Without You – U2

You Belong With Me – Taylor Swift

You’ve Got The Love – Florence And The Machine

You're On Your Own Kid - Taylor Swift

Your Still The One - Shania Twain

Your Song – Elton John

Duo Only Songs:

L.O.V.E - Nat King Cole

Don’t Know Why - Norah Jones

Isn’t She Lovely - Stevie Wonder

If I Ain’t Got You - Alicia Keys

This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) - Natalie Cole

American Boy - Estelle

Superstition - Stevie Wonder

The Best - Tina Turner

Shake It Off - Taylor Swift

Proud Mary - Tina Turner

Teenage Dirtbag - Wheetus

Close To You - The Carpenters

Man! I Feel Like A Woman - Shania Twain

I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles

Moonriver - Audrey Hepburn

Somewhere Over The Rainbow - The Wizard of Oz

Blue Moon - Billie Holiday

Summertime - George Gershwin

My Funny Valentine - Frank Sinatra

Christmas Songs:

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

Walking In a Winter Wonderland

Let It Snow

All I Want For Christmas Is You

Rockin Around The Christmas Tree

Last Christmas

I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

The Christmas Song

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Silent Night

White Christmas

Lucy's Prices

Last updated: 2025

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

Duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£125
Up to 1 hour	£250
Up to 2 hours	£375
Up to 3 hours	£500

Drinks reception (Solo Option)2 hours

Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception

£350

Wedding ceremony (Solo option)1 hour

This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.

£350

Drinks reception (Duo Option with Guitarist or Pianist) 2 hours

Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception

£550

Wedding ceremony (Duo option with Guitarist or Pianist) 1 hour

This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.

£550

Wedding ceremony & drinks reception (solo option)3 hours

- 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.

£575

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception (Duo option with Guitarist or Pianist)3 hours

- 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.

£775

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

The personal touch when I learn a requested song specifically for them.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Norton Park Hotel - Sutton Scotney West Stoke Farm - Winchester The Vaults - Rochester The Star Inn - Guildford The Electric Theatre - Guildford Portsmouth Guildhall - Portsmouth The Boat House - Hythe Marina

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Eva Cassidy, Katie Melua, Jessie J, Beyonce, The Script

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

Portsmouth Guildhall

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

I always try my 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 us know.

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

I can use my PA to play music in between my sets during my breaks. If you would like me to stay to play music after I have finished that’s absolutely an option but there will be an extra charge.

How much time do you need to set up?

I need a minimum of 45 minutes to set up & sound check as a solo list and 1 hour if you go for the duo option.

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

I invite my clients to pick up to 15 of their favourite songs from my setlist and then I will create the rest of my setlist based on those choices and the vibe during the event. My set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests have the best time!

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, absolutely! I bring my own PA and instruments.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes I will learn up to 2 special requests as part of all my packages as long as I have 3 weeks notice. If you would like any further requests there will be an extra charge.

Musicianship

Genres:

Acoustic, Covers, Pop, Rock, Pop rock, Country, Folk, Jazz, Musical theatre, Blues, Modern jazz, Swing, Easy listening, Americana, Motown, R&B, Soul, Vintage, Top 40, Funk, Disco, Britpop, Alternative rock, Classic rock, Indie, Rock 'n' Roll

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Instruments:

Singing guitarist, Singer, Guitar

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Event types:

Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Charity event, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Actor, Fluent improviser, Singing teaching

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