Marcus Boll

Welcome to my page. I'm Marcus - singer and musician from the Hampshire/ Surrey borders - performing Swing/Ratpack/Soul/Pop and Classic songs through the decades perfect for special occasions. With a live performing background going back over 25 years, I am very experienced in getting a rapport going with audiences of all ages and backgrounds. I have a very wide repertoire and can always adapt the music to suit your event and your audience. Past clients have been kind enough to say that I have a 'lovely singing voice' and an 'infectious enthusiasm for the music which soon spreads to the audience'. I sing and play a nice mix of popular tunes from Ratpack, through Motown, Soul and Pop songs from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s all the way through to contemporary numbers by George Ezra and Ed Sheeran – either in the background or for dancing, depending on the nature of your event. I can always find the right choice for Wedding Drinks Receptions, Special Birthdays/ Anniversaries or Dinner and Dance events. When the ambience is right - for example at a Summer Garden Party - I also play atmospheric jazz trumpet. For your event, you can choose particular songs you like from my repertoire list, or you can tell me the vibe you're looking for and I’ll do the rest. I enjoy the musical challenge of learning new songs, so I am happy to learn a first dance song for a wedding or anniversary to personalise your set list and help make the occasion extra special. I offer a number of different packages when I perform, and typically play during one of the following options... Anniversaries/ Special Birthdays - One hour set of swinging classics performed in a cabaret style to get your guests in the party mood without drowning out the conversation, often before/during or after a sit down meal. Dinner and Dance - Two live one hour sets, the first set- vintage classics to get the atmosphere going, the second - set uptempo for dancing. Weddings - 1) Drinks Reception - I will create the perfect ambience for your Drinks Reception. Before or during the photographs, I entertain your guests with some swing and infectious classic songs. I often perform outside – (depending on the great British weather of course!) 2) Wedding Breakfast - non obtrusive, romantic ballads and tasteful background music for you and your guests to enjoy. 3) Evening Reception - I will learn your special song for you as a ‘First dance’ and then play one or two up-tempo live sets for you and your guests to dance to. (Additional DJ service available after the live sets to keep the dancing going. Please let me know in advance if you require this service).