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Mat Baker

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About Mat

Atmospheric & soulful music from an experienced, passionate & sensitive musician, who has played guitar & percussion for over 40 years.
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I am a solo instrumentalist (flamenco guitar, Irish bouzouki & percussion), who loves to create an ambience and atmosphere, a beautiful background to your special event. On the guitar, I play a unique mix of styles so I can tailor to your needs. My main influences are Folk, Classical, Celtic, Jazz, Latin, Blues and Soul. I am also a singer and can include some vocals in any set list. On percussion, I love to get people dancing with my African and Latin inspired rhythms. I have performed publicly for over 35 years solo, as well as alongside many international musicians. I have also recorded with a large range of international artists including South African acapella group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo. I studied at the London Guitar Institute as well as with various world renowned rhythm teachers including Glen Velez and Reinhard Flatischler. I have spent a number of years living in Spain, where I studied and soaked up the flamenco flavours. I spend my time both performing and teaching, sharing my passion for the joy of creating music.

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Musicianship
Genres:
Folk, Easy listening, Traditional English folk, Traditional Irish folk, Jazz, Flamenco
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Virtual event, Charity event, Corporate event, Church service, Private event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Recording session, Concert, New Year's Eve, Christmas party, Birthday party, Burns night, Theatre / Show
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Other skills:
Fluent improviser, Instrumental teaching, Accompanist
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Mat's Song list

Happy Birthday!
Norwegian Wood
Yesterday
Scarborough Fair
Wild Mountain Thyme
Baby Can I Hold You Tonight
Romance
Herencia Latina
Entre Dos Aguas
Aint No Sunshine
Sally Gardens
Fragile
So What
All Blues
Tomorrow the Sun Will Rise
Silent Night
Aire de Flamenco
Every Breath You Take
How Insensitive
Amazing Grace
Dance of a Dark Sea
Cavatina
Lokah Samasta
Pretty Maid Milking Her Cow
Si Bheag Si Mhor
Down to the River
Ashokan Farewell
Dirty Old Town
Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika
Sarvesham
Gayatri Mantra
Drunken Sailor
Customer questions

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

I will always try my very best to be flexible and to help your event run smoothly. Just let me know if timings change in the run up to your event and I will do my upmost to help and accommodate.

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

Yes I can provide music in between my ‘playing’ if requested. I am happy to provide gentle sounds or more upbeat music, let me know what you would like and we can discuss playlists.

How much time do you need to set up?

My set up time is pretty short, usually around 10 minutes is adequate. A little longer if I am also providing recorded music other than myself playing in between sets.

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

Yes. I am also happy to sing a few songs if requested.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, I will bring all the equipment I need. If needed, I can bring a battery amplifier, to play in an outside space without electricity.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes I can, or will certainly do my best! I would obviously ask for enough time to learn and prepare.

Mat'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)£175
Up to 1 hour£200
Up to 2 hours£250
Up to 3 hours£350
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Mat's Reviews

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Lorne C
5 months ago, for a Wedding in BN17HS
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5 out of 5

“We are so pleased we invited Mat to augment our wedding day celebrations. He played on and off, decorating the day and added an extra special something to the atmosphere. We had many lovely comments from our guests saying what a great touch it was having him play.”

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Janette C
5 months ago, for a Charity event in Uckfield TN22 5ES
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5 out of 5

On behalf of Children with Cancer Fund we would like to thank you for the beautiful atmosphere you created whilst playing at our 25 Year Ball. The atmosphere was wonderful; the music spoke to the space, we were delighted!

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