Singing guitarist

Nicola Hogg

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Fresh takes on familiar music.
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Singing guitarist
London
Public liability insurance of £10 million

Nicolah is a Cumbrian singer songwriter based in London. She has been playing in Bars, Hotels & Restaurants as well as at Weddings & special events for a few years now. Some of her clients include Time Out, Centre Point, Black & Blue, Battersea Power Station, Wembley Park, Broadgate Circus & Novotel Hotels. Imagine the strum of James Taylor, vocal tones reminiscent of Joni Mitchell played with a fresh cutting energy of Nicolah playing you through the decades of great music. From Folk & Pop classics to Soul & Motown renditions on the acoustic guitar. If it's new, she reinvents it, if its old she makes it new. Nicolah is an original’s artist as well as a covers artist and her first single ‘Flow’, won the Mayor of London songwriting prize taking her to play Glastonbury 2017. Her music is built on a foundation of classic songwriting and it blends pop sensibilities with an indie spirit. You can find her originals work by searching nicolahmusic online. Her repertoire of covers ranges from 60’s-00’s covering artist like, Aretha Franklin, Elton John, Queen, Fleetwood Mac & many more. For more information please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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Genres:
Folk, Acoustic, Pop, Americana, Motown, Soul, Covers, Britpop, Indie, Classic rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Easy listening, Originals, Rock
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Event types:
Hotel / Restaurant event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Arranger, Lyricist, Songwriter, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Singing teaching, Composition teaching, Community music worker
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Nicola's Song list

1960’s
Hey Jude – The Beatles
Both Sides Now – Joni Mitchel
Waterloo Sunset – The Kinks
Walk on By – Dionne Warwick
You’re love keeps lifting me – Jackie Wilson
I say a little prayer – Aretha franklin
Can’t take my eyes off you – Frankie Valli
I want you back – Jackson 5
Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
Stand by Me – Ben E King
Suspicious Minds – Elvis
How sweet it is to be loved by you -Marvin Gaye
Daydream believer – The Monkees
God only knows- he Beach Boys
With a little help from my friends – The Beatles
You can’t hurry Love – The Supremes
All my loving – The Beatles
1970’s
Dreams – Fleetwood Mac
Tiny Dancer – Elton John
Waiting in Vain – Bob Marley
You are the sunshine of my life – Stevie Wonder
Lovin’ You -Minnie Riperton
Your Song – Elton John
Jolene – Dolly Parton
Imagine – John Lenoon
Ain’t no mountain high enough - Marvin Gaye
Easy – Commodores
You’ve got a friend – Carole King & James Taylor
Is this love – Bob Marley
Country Roads – John Denver
Nobody does it better – Carly Simon
Go your own way – Fleetwood mac
Songbird – Fleetwood mac
Septemeber – Earth Wind & fire
Dancing Queen - ABBA
1980’s
9 to 5 – Dolly Parton
Heartbreaker – Dionne Warwick
On the road agin – Willie Nelson
Take on Me – Aha
Time after time – Cyndi Lauper
Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
Ain’t no body – Chaka Khan
Faith – George Michael
Heaven – Bryan Adams
I wanna know what love is – Foreigner
Don’t dream it’s over – Crowed House
I want to break free – Queen
Cray little thing called love - Queen
1990’s
Gotta Be - Des'ree
The one and only – Chesney Hawkes
High & Dry – Radiohead
Believe – Cher
Why does it always rain on me – Travis
Torn – Natatlie Imbruglia
Dancing in the moonlight – Thin Lizzy
2000’s
America – Razorlight
Beautiful day – U2
Crazy in Love
Little by little – oasis
Viva la vida – Coldplay
Have a nice day - Stereophonics
Valarie – The Zutons
Customer questions

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

I do my best to be flexible to ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timing change in the run up to the event just let me know.

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

Yes of course. I'm happy to provide this between sets for free. If you'd like me to DJ for the end of the night I'm happy to do it for an extra £100.

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually take no more than 30mins to set up.

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

Yes of course.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes. I bring my guitar, mic leads & AER amplifier if needed.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

If there's a song that isn't on my set list there is a chance I know it. If there is a special song you'd like me to perform I am more than happy to do this. There is a fee of £30 for this service to take into account for rehearsal time.

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Most of my clients enjoy my cover versions of classic songs & my voice.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

St James Church, Notting Hill Arts Club, Black & Blue Restaurant, Ibis Hotels London, , Glastonbury, The Keepers Bar, Bokan Sky Bar, Novotel Hotels, Pullman Hotel, Battersea Power Station, Westfields, The Finsbury, Broadgate Circus, Alexandra Palace, The Pensioner Pub, Edinburgh Fringe, The Alternative Escape, The Archivists Gallery, City Hall

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

Glastonbury Festival.

Nicola's Prices

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Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£70
Up to 1 hour£200
Up to 2 hours£300
Up to 3 hours£400
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Nicola's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Jenni F
4 years ago
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4.8 out of 5

She was lovely! Loved her voice and song choices - our guests were very complimentary.

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Hannah P
4 years ago, for a Birthday party in Cumbria
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5 out of 5

I booked Nicolah to play my 40th Birthday this year in Cumbria. She was accommodating right from the start. She added a few of my favourite tunes into her sets and everyone had a great time. I would definitely book her again.

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Peter W
5 years ago, for a Charity event in London
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5 out of 5

Nicola has now done 3 gigs for Centrepoint at a variety of events. She always brings a great mix of classic songs, an even better performance and she always keeps the audience happy!

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