Singing guitarist
Matty Grimes
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About Matty
Canny chanter. Played over 100 gigs all over playing different styles and events. Look forward to being your entertainment!
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Singing guitarist
Durham
Matty
4 verified reviews
Satisfaction
5.0
Professionalism
5.0
Communication
5.0
Punctuality
5.0
Matty's Reviews
From Encore customers:
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Laura F
1 year ago
From other customers:
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Matthew R
1 year ago, for a Wedding in Vallum Farm
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Elliott S
1 year ago, for a Bar / Club / Venue event in Seat Unique Riverside
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1st Anniversary
This act has been working with Encore for over a year
Matty's Song list
500 miles - The Proclaimers
Wonderwall - Oasis
Don't Look Back in Anger - Oasis
Shotgun - George Ezra
Rockin' All Over the World - Status Quo
Rule the World - Take That
Patience - Take That
Paradise - George Ezra
Country Roads - John Denver
Hey Jude - The Beatles
Don't Stop Believing - Journey
Angels - Robbie Williams
Budapest - George Ezra
Your Song - Elton John
A Little Respect - Erasure
Stand By Me - Ben E. King
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
Rhinestone Cowboy - Glen Campbell
Dancing Queen - ABBA
I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles
Rolling in the Deep - Adele
She's Electric - Oasis
Half The World Away - Oasis
Iris - The Goo Goo Dolls
Will We Talk - Sam Fender
Seventeen Going Under - Sam Fender
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis
Home Newcastle - Busker
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Fog On the Tyne - Lindisfarne
Burning Love - Elvis
Suspicious Minds - Elvis
Believe - Cher
Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Andy Williams
Shut Up And Dance - Walk The Moon
So Far Away - Dire Straits
High Ho Silver Lining - Jeff Beck
Islands In The Stream - Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton
Jolene - Dolly Parton
Back For Good - Take That
This is The Life - Amy Macdonald
Sit Down - James
It Must Be Love - Madness
Use Somebody - Kings of Leon
My Way - Frank Sinatra
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
Bonfire Hearts - James Blunt
Blue Suede Shoes - Elvis
One Day Like This - Elbow
Viva La Vida - Coldplay
I'm Yours - Jason Miraz
That's Amore - Dean Martin
Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley
Dirty Old Town - The Dubliners
Hypersonic Missiles - Sam Fender
Saturday - Sam Fender
Dakota - Stereophonics
Don't You Want Me - The Human League
Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac
Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac
Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
Breakfast at Tiffany's - Deep Blue Something
Wicked Game - Chris Isaak
Come Up And See Me - Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel
You'll Never Walk Alone - Gerry & The Pacemakers
American Pie - Don Mclean
Losing My Religion - R.E.M.
Sultans Of Swing - Dire Straits
Free Falling - Tom Petty
Starman - David Bowie
The Gambler - Kenny Rogers
Torn - Natalie Imbruglia
You've Got A Friend In Me - Randy Newman
She Will Be Loved - Maroon 5
Happy Together - The Turtles
Lightning Bolt - Jake Bugg
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
Earth Angel - Marvin Berry
(AND MANY MORE!!!)
Matty's Prices
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
| Performance duration | Price | |
| Short performance (up to 15 min) | £50 | |
| Up to 1 hour | £150 | |
| Up to 2 hours | £250 | |
| Up to 3 hours | £350 |
Customer questions
What do your clients love most about your performances?
I bring a passion and warm performance style, I can read a room, I know when to ramp it up, calm it down and most importantly I have the awareness to know the appropriate volume for the appropriate time.
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
Numerous function rooms and pubs, including the Sticky Wicket at Durham cricket ground where I have followed cricket matches and live gigs such as Rod Stewart to give a great finish to an evening.
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
I take inspiration from a plethora of artists and groups, despite my young age my influences range from The Beatles, Elvis and Queen to modern artists like George Ezra and Sam Fender.
What is the most high profile gig you've performed?
I have performed gigs to packed out pubs and functions on important dates such as weddings, Christmas eve and new years eve creating special evenings to all. Also, as I've mentioned in other FAQs I performed in Durham Cricket grounds bar following Rod Stewarts live gig.
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
I am flexible to any time changes, simply let me know and I can adjust any timings to fit perfectly.
Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?
I can, this is a frequent request I have no issue with. I can play either your own device/playlist or a background/party playlist of my own.
How much time do you need to set up?
No more than 30 minutes.
Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?
Absolutely. I am flexible in the songs I play and am happy to play a setlist of your choosing. I have a wide variety of songs from a wealth of experience playing gigs, I know what songs to play at exactly the right moment.
Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?
Yes, I provide all my own equipment.
Can you learn song requests before the event?
Yes, let me know in advance and I can easily learn requests in time for events.
Musicianship
Genres:
Acoustic, Jazz, Blues, Easy listening, Pop, Ambient pop, Covers, Top 40, Vintage, Rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Indie, Country, Contemporary Christian
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Event types:
Bar / Club / Venue event, Wedding, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Recording session, Concert, Cruise, New Year's Eve, Christmas party, Birthday party
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