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Marcus - Wedding & Party Singer. Atmospheric Jazz & Swing through to Soul and Pop classics for dancing.
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Hi, I'm Marcus - Wedding & Party Singer based in Hampshire, available across the South and Midlands, performing Jazz & Swing, Soul & Pop classics perfect for special occasions. With a live performing background going back over 25 years, I am very experienced working with audiences of all ages, reading the mood and adapting the song selection perfectly to create the ambience you're looking for. I have built up a very extensive repertoire and can always find the right music to suit your event and the atmosphere you want. 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 can either bring a full P.A. system which will easily fill your large venue or, I can set up for an acoustic event in a smaller venue using my Bose S1 Pro which provides great sound quality without the need for any cables or plugs! All my equipment is P.A.T. tested and covered with Public Liability Insurance to the value of £10 million. I sing a nice mix of popular tunes from Jazz & Swing, through Motown, Soul and Pop songs from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s all the way through to contemporary numbers by George Ezra and Adele – either in the background for example when everyone is socialising at a reception, or for dancing at a party. For your event, you can choose some 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 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/Dinner & Dance events: First set Jazz & Swing to get your guests in the party mood without drowning out the conversation. Second - set uptempo Soul and Pop classics for dancing. Wedding Drinks Receptions/ Business events: I will create the perfect ambience with swing and infectious classic songs while your guests mingle and socialise. I often perform outside – (depending on the great British weather of course!) Wedding Breakfasts: Tasteful background Jazz & Soul music for you and your guests to enjoy without drowning out the conversation. Wedding Evening Meals/ Wedding Evening Parties : Atmospheric Music to get the vibe going during the meal, then I'll learn your ‘First Dance’ song for you (just let me know your perfect song choice in advance), then I play either one or two up-tempo live sets for you and your guests to dance to. This option also works well for the early evening e.g. 8-10pm when you're having a DJ for later on. Whatever the nature of your event, just get in touch to discuss your ideal plan for the music/genres/timings etc. and we'll make it happen.

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Musicianship
Genres:
Jazz, Swing, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Blues, Cabaret, Dixieland, Jazz fusion, Latin jazz, Ragtime, Barbershop, Gospel, Easy listening, Pop, Acoustic, Americana, Covers, Disco, Funk, Motown, R&B, Soul, Tribute, Vintage, Rock 'n' Roll, Pop rock
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Event types:
Wedding, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Birthday party, Christmas party, Recording session, New Year's Eve, Church service, Cruise, Concert
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Other skills:
MC, Singing teaching, Instrumental teaching
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Marcus' Song list

Atmospheric Swing, Jazz & Soul
1) Swing
Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra
Come Fly With Me - Frank Sinatra
Something Stupid - Frank & Nancy Sinatra
That's Life - Frank Sinatra
New York New York - Frank Sinatra
L-O-V-E - Love - Nat King Cole/Michael Buble
Beyond The Sea - Bobby Darin
That's Amore - Dean Martin
Volare - Dean Martin
Ain’t love a kick in the head - Dean Martin/Robbie Williams
Sway - Dean Martin
How D'Ya Like Your Eggs In The Morning? - Dean Martin
Nice and Easy Does It - Frank Sinatra
Bad, Bad Leroy Brown - Frank Sinatra
I've Got You Under My Skin - Frank Sinatra/ Michael Buble
I Get A Kick Out Of You - Frank Sinatra
Strangers In The Night - Frank Sinatra
Summer Wind - Frank Sinatra
You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You - Dean Martin
Mambo Italiano - Dean Martin
The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra
The Girl From Ipanema - Frank Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim
Witchcraft - Frank Sinatra
Things - Bobby Darin
Something's Gotta Give - Sammy Davis Jnr.
Have You Met Miss Jones - Frank Sinatra/ Robbie Williams
16 Tons - Tennessee Ernie Ford/ Robbie Williams
2) Jazz
The Lady is a tramp - Ella Fitzgerald
Mack the Knife - Louis Armstrong/ Bobby Darin
Let's Fall In Love - Ella Fitzgerald
On The Sunny Side Of The Street - Ella Fitzgerald
Route 66 - Nat King Cole
Hello Dolly - Louis Armstrong
Life is a Cabaret - Louis Armstrong
Hallelujah I love her so - Ray Charles
Accentuate the Positive - Bing Crosby
Let There Be Love - Nat King Cole
Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps - Doris Day
Just In Time - Frank Sinatra
When You're Smiling - Frank Sinatra
You Make Me Feel So Young - Frank Sinatra
On The Street Where You Live - Dean Martin
Let's Face The Music and Dance - Nat King Cole
Ain’t Misbehavin’ - Fats Waller
What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
3) Soul
My Girl - The Temptations
I Say a Little Prayer For You - Aretha Franklin
Lovely Day - Bill Withers
Just The Two Of Us - Bill Withers
Sitting on the Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
Under The Boardwalk - The Drifters
On Broadway - The Drifters
Up on the roof - The Drifters
Save The Last Dance For Me - The Drifters/ Michael Buble
Moondance - Van Morrison/Michael Buble
Love Is All Around - The Troggs
Georgia on my mind - Ray Charles
Dream a little dream of me - The Mamas & Papas
Songs for Dancing:
50's & 60's
You Can't Hurry Love - Diana Ross/ Phil Collins
Respect - Aretha Franklin
This Old Heart Of Mine - The Isley Brothers
Get Ready - The Temptations
Twistin' The Night Away - Sam Cooke
Doo Wah Diddy - Mannfred Mann
All Shook Up - Elvis Presley
Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
Rock Around The Clock - Bill Haley
I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles
Twist and Shout - The Beatles
Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Frankie Valli & the 4 Seasons
Oh What A Night - Franki Valli & the 4 seasons
Johnny B Goode - Chuck Berry
You Never Can Tell (From Pulp Fiction) - Chuck Berry
I Only Want To Be With You - Dusty Springfield
Don't Be Cruel -Elvis Presley
Wake up little Susie - Everley Brothers
Bye Bye Love - Everley Brothers
Oh Boy - Buddy Holly
Bad, Bad Leroy Brown - Frank Sinatra
Yeh Yeh - Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames
I’m a Believer - Monkees
Hit The Road Jack - Ray Charles
Shake a Tailfeather - Ray Charles/ Blues Brothers
Rescue Me - Fontella Bass
Something Good - Herman's Hermits
Glad All Over - Dave Clark Five
The Last Waltz - Engelbert Humperdinck
70's & 80's
Young Hearts Run Free - Candi Staton
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
Footloose - Kenny Logins
Just Can't Get Enough - Depeche Mode/ The Saturdays
Dancing Queen - Abba
We Are Family - Sister Sledge
Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley
I Had the Time of My Life - Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
Working 9 to 5 - Dolly Parton
Jolene - Dolly Parton
Love Is In The Air - John Paul Young
Uptown Girl - Billy Joel/Westlife
I Would Walk 500 miles - The Proclaimers
New Shoes - Paulo Nutini
Stuck In The Middle With You - Stealer's Wheel
Red Red Wine - UB40
It Must Be Love - Madness
One Love - Bob Marley
Three Little Birds - Bob Marley
Bad Moon Rising - Credence Clearwater Revival
Brown eyed girl - Van Morrison
Bright Side Of The Road - Van Morrison
Easy Like Sunday Morning - The Commodores
90's & Beyond
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
Mercy - Duffy
Just Wanna Dance The Night Away - The Mavericks
Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
Keep On Moving - Five
Shine - Take That
Shotgun - George Ezra
Blame It On Me - George Ezra
Freed From Desire - Gala
Classic Songs:
50's & 60's
At Last - Etta James
Can't Help Falling In Love With You - Elvis Presley
When I fall in Love - Nat King Cole
Green, green grass of home - Tom Jones
Delilah - Tom Jones
King Of The Road - Roger Miller
All I have To Do Is Dream - Everley Brothers
Welcome To My World - Jim Reeves
Singing The Blues - Guy Mitchell
Blueberry Hill - Fats Domino
Ain't That A Shame - Fats Domino
You'll Never Walk Alone Gerry & the Pacemakers
My Way - Frank Sinatra
70's, 80's and Beyond
Make You Feel My Love - Adele
Don't Look Back In Anger - Oasis
Wonderwall - Oasis
Take Me Home Country Road - John Denver
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Forever In Blue Jeans - Neil Diamond
I Can See Clearly Now - Johnny Nash
Drift Away - Dobie Gray
To Love Somebody - Michael Buble
I Knew I Loved You Before I Met You - Savage Garden
Park Life - Blur
Christmas songs
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas - Michael Buble
I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas - Bing Crosby
Winter Wonderland - Bing Crosby
Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow! - Dean Martin
Santa Claus is coming to Town - Michael Buble
The Christmas Song - Nat King Cole
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Bing Crosby/Michael Buble
Jingle Bells - Frank Sinatra
Stop The Cavalry - Jona Lewie
Merry Christmas Everybody - Slade
Blue Christmas - Elvis Presley/Michael Buble
I wish it could be Xmas every day - Wizzard
Ding Dong Merrily On High - Standard
Once In Royal David's City - Standard
We 3 Kings - Standard
Auld Lang Syne - Standard
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

From a customer review by Julia (Birthday party) Marcus arrived at the venue well in advance of the start time. His performance was really terrific. He was able to judge the mood of the guests brilliantly and they all really enjoyed his singing. I could not rate him more highly. He made all the difference to the party and I have had some great feedback.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

L'Horizon Hotel, St. Brelade's Bay, Jersey, Beaulieu Hotel, Lyndhurst, Southdowns Manor Hotel, Petersfield, Forest Lodge Hotel, New Forest, South Winchester Golf Club, Royal Solent Yacht Club, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, La Locanda Del Duca Restaurant, Eastbourne, Old Thorns Hotel, Liphook, Lasham Gliding Club The Winter Gardens Eastbourne, Farnham Rugby Club

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Vocalists - Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Louis Jordan, Big Joe Turner Trumpeters/Jazz musicians - Louis Armstrong, Kenny Ball, Benny Goodman, Johnny Hodges

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

I played as support for 'Ward Thomas' who are a very popular sister act duo with a Number 1 Album - 'Cartwheels'.

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, no worries, just let me know.

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

Absolutely. This is a really popular request and I actually offer this service for free. If you'd like a DJ service via my PA after the final set until the venue closes, I provide this for a small additional fee (Probably in the region of £40/50 depending on how late you want to continue).

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'm definitely happy to chat through and make sure we find what works for your event, You can certainly choose your favourite songs from my repertoire and I'll fit them in at a suitable point.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, absolutely. I bring my own P.A./lights etc and it's all fully insured and P.A.T. tested.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

If a song isn't included in my song list there may still be a chance I already know it. If there is a special song you'd like me to learn - for example for your 'First Dance' I am more than happy to do this for you for free. If you wanted 3 or more new songs - I could still do it with sufficient notice but there would be a small additional charge (£30/40).

Marcus' 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)£200
Up to 1 hour£250
Up to 2 hours£325
Up to 3 hours£375
Packages
Wedding ceremony
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£250
Drinks reception
Two performances of up to 55 mins each during your drinks reception
£375
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.
£495

Add-ons

DJ set
+£75
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Marcus' Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Saloni T
15 days ago
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5 out of 5

Marcus made our family event a day to remember! We will be booking him again!

Reply from Marcus
15 days ago

Thank you Saloni, what a wonderful, friendly and fun audience. Loved every minute. See you all again.

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Tina S
2 months ago
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5 out of 5

Very good. Marcus was brilliant. Really engaged with my mum which was lovely. Would certainly recommend him.

Reply from Marcus
2 months ago

Hi Tina, Thank you so much! It was my pleasure to be part of such a lovely occasion. Best wishes to you and your family. Marcus

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Stephanie H
2 months ago
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5 out of 5

Absolutely superb Marcus was brilliant all at our party were more than pleased and impressed. I would gladly recommend him to anyone

Reply from Marcus
2 months ago

Brilliant - thank you for such a lovely evening Stephanie, and for making me so welcome. Best wishes, Marcus

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Martin H
3 months ago
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5 out of 5

Had a great evening at my partners 60th birthday surprise party Marcus arrived early to set up and read the room very well as the evening went on Everyone commented on how good Marcus was with his singing throughout the evening & I would have no problem with booking him again and would recommend him for any occasion Martin H

Reply from Marcus
3 months ago

Thank you very much Martin. I really enjoyed the party as well. Best wishes to you and your lovely family for a great 2024. Marcus

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Trevor P
6 years ago

We had a private dinner party at home for 16 and Marcus was the after dinner entertainment. He started with some background music as everyone drunk their coffee and chatted, but soon cranked up the music and had everyone dancing. He sang a varied list of songs that we all knew and we all had just the most fantastic evening. I was not sure that my guests were going to let Marcus finish as they kept asking for more and more songs. Would I have Marcus again at a party, without a doubt, would I recommend him to others, most certainly. (10 / 10)

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Barbara M
7 years ago

Marcus played at our son’s christening earlier this year, he was fantastic! He played gentle jazz during the afternoon and interacted with young and old alike. The children played and sang along, with the inflatable guitars, saxophones and microphones he had brought along with him. A little later in the afternoon Marcus did another set of rock and roll and feet tapping classics – everyone was up dancing and singing along. Thank you Marcus for making the whole afternoon so much fun and gauging the audience so well.

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