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About Pete

UK based Irish singer-guitarist with over a decade live experience performing for everything from weddings to international music festivals.

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Singing guitarist

London

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Irish singer-guitarist Pete has been a staple on the events scene in both London and the French Riviera for well over a decade and is one of the most versatile performers on the scene. Available with a range of ensembles to cater for all manner of events, Pete is equally strong at keeping a crowd dancing and singing till the wee small hours as he is at creating a warm ambience at cocktail receptions and marriage ceremonies.

Pete's Reviews

“We stumbled upon Pete singing in London and were instantly sold – we couldn’t wait for him to finish his set so that we could ask him if he would sing at our wedding in Italy. Luckily for us, he said yes! Pete was an absolute dream from beginning to end – from learning songs we had specifically requested, to meeting up with a friend of ours secretly on various occasions to practice a number of duets to sing as a surprise, to trekking all the way to Italy with his guitar and then absolutely blowing us and our guests away on the day – we couldn’t have asked for anything more. Pete was a highlight of our day and gave us memories that we will treasure forever. And the best part? We have made a lifelong friend!”

‘I’ve booked Pete several times as a solo performer, and as frontman for the amazing Cardinals duo and trio. He is so versatile and so professional, and is just brilliant at reading a room. Whether it be to create a classy atmosphere for drinks receptions or to get a whole ballroom of people dancing from the first song, he’s an amazing artist to have as part of any event. Guests always ask ‘where did you find him?!’

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Pete's Song list

Landslide – Fleetwood Mac

Father and Son – Cat Stevens

Horse with no name - America

Son of a Preacher Man – Dusty Springfield

Hit the Road Jack (Medley)

Stuck in the middle – Steeler’s Wheel

Baker Street – Gerry Rafferty

Moondance – Van Morrison

Free Fallin – Tom Petty

I want you back – Jackson 5

Thunder Road – Springsteen

Blinded by the light - Springsteen

Under the Boardwalk – The Drifters

In the summertime – Mungo Jerry

You look wonderful tonight – Clapton

Feeling Good – Nina Simone

Proud Mary – Creedence

Dream a little dream – Mama Cass

What’d I say – Ray Charles

The Weight – The Band

The Night they drove ol’ Dixie down – The Band

What a wonderful world – Sam Cooke

Master Blaster – Stevie Wonder

Something tells me – Herman’s Hermits

Baker Street – Gerry Rafferty

All along the watchtower – Dylan/Hendrix

House of the rising sun – Dylan/Animals

Take it easy – Eagles

These Days – Jackson Brown

Ooh lala (When I was younger) – Faces

Sloop John B – Beach Boys

Dedicated follower of fashion - Kinks

Beatles:

All my loving

Let it be

Come Together

Hide your love away

I’ve just seen a face

Norwegian Wood Hey Jude

Here comes the sun Girl

Back in USSR Blackbird

When I’m 64

+ any Beatles song can be learned upon request

Rolling Stones:

Satisfaction

Miss you

Sympathy for the devil

Wild Horses

Dead Flowers

Honky Tonk Women

Simon and Garfunkel:

Mrs Robinson

Me you and Julio

The boxer

Sound of silence

America

Bob Dylan:

Like a rolling stone

Just like a woman

You can’t always get

Mr. Tambourine Man

Knockin on heaven’s door

Just like Tom Thumb’s Blues

It takes a lot to laugh...

Don’t think twice it’s alright

Subteranean Homesick Blues

Blues/Soul/Rock n’ Roll:

Mustang sally – Wilson Picket

Mercy - Duffy

Sweet Home Chicago

Nobody knows you when you’re down & out

I heard it through the grapevine – Marvin Gaye

Ain’t no sunshine – Bill Withers

Sitting on the dock of the bay – Otis Redding

Use Me – Bill Withers

Blue suede shoes - Elvis

Folsom prison blues – Johnny Cash

Lean on me – Bill Withers

Tracks of my tears – Smokey Robinson

A change is gonna come – Sam Cooke

1990-2000s:

Back to black – Amy Winehouse

Bittersweet Symphony - Verve

It ain’t over now – Lenny Kravitz

No diggity – I need a dollar – Thrift Shop –

Fresh Prince of Belair - Hotstepper (medley)

Sit down - James

Californication – Chili Peppers

Breakfast at Tiffany’s – Deep Blue Something

Valerie – Amy Winehouse

Last request – Paolo Nutini

60s/70s:

Sunny Afternoon – The Kinks

These Boots – Nancy Sinatra

Got my mind set on you – George Harrison

Stand by me – Ben E. King

Wish you were here – Pink Floyd

Brown eyed girl – Van Morison

Waterloo Sunset - Kinks

Sweet Home Alabama – Lynard Skynard

I’m a believer - Monkees

Be My Baby - Ronettes

My girl – Foundations/Otis redding

American Pie – Don McLean

Joker – Steve Miller Band

Take a walk on the wild side – Lou Reed

Save tonight – Eagle Eye Cherry

All I wanna do – Sheryll Crow

7 nation Army (Swing version)

Chasing cars – Snow Patrol

Candy – Paulo Nutini

Dakota - Stereophonics

Mr Brightside - Killers

Rotterdam – Beautiful South

Angels – Robbie Williams

Crazy – Gnarls Barkley

Runaway Train – Soul Asylum

I want you back – Take that

Bubbly Toes – Jack Johnson

2000 - :

Shotgun – George Ezra

Shallow – Lady Gaga

Wasn’t expecting that – Jamie Lawson

A Team – Ed Sheran

Pompeii – Bastille

Scientist – Coldplay

Blame it on me/What are you waiting for – George Ezra medley

Yellow - Coldplay

Viva la Vida - Coldplay

Fix You - Coldplay

Green Eyes - Coldplay

Sparks -Coldplay

Pumped up kicks – Foster the People

Hey Ho - Lumineers

New Shoes – Paulo Nutini

Kids - MGMT

Time of your life – Green Day

One day like this - Elbow

I’m Yours – Jason Mraz

Rolling in the deep - Adele

Skinny Love – Bon Iver

Happy – Pharell Williams

Budapest – George Ezra

Wagon Wheel – Old Crow Medicine Show

Lonley Boy – Black Keys

All of me – John Legend Thinking out loud – Ed Sheeran

All about that Bass – Meghan Trainor

Watermelon Sugar – Harry Styles

Oasis:

Don’t look back in anger

Wonderwall Champagne

Supernova

Half a world away

Irish:

Galway Girl

Whiskey in the jar

Wild Rover

Still haven’t found – U2

I used to love her – Saw Doctors

Volcano – Damien Rice

Blowers Daughter – Damien Rice

One – U2

With or without you – U2 Stay – U2

All I want – U2

Nothing compares – Sinead O Connor

Fisherman’s blues

Rocky took a lover – Bell X1

Rainy night in Soho

Pair of brown eyes

July – Mundy

Dirty Old Town – Pogues

Fairytale in NY – Pogues

+ any traditional Irish songs on request

Police/Sting:

Roxanne

Englishman in NY

Message in a bottle

So Lonely

Fields of Gold

Bob Marley:

3 little birds

No Woman no cry

Redemption song

Other:

Brass in Pocket – Pretenders

500 miles – Proclaimers

Just a gigalo – Louis Prima

To love somebody – Bee Gees

Babylon – David Gray

Steal my Kisses – Ben Harper

Blister in the sun – Violent Femmes

Should I stay - Clash

Hotel California - Eagles

The River - Springsteen

And it stoned me – Van Morrison

Piano Man – Billy Joel

Minnie the Moocher – Cab Calloway

Flowers on the wall – Pulp Fiction

Handle with care – Travelling Wilburys

Nobody does it better – Carly Simon

Up the junction - Squeeze

That’s Entertainment - Jam

Hallelujah – Jeff Buckley

Breakfast in America - Supertramp

Don’t know why – Norah Jones

Walkin’ in Memphis – Marc Cohen/Cher

If I should fall behind - Springsteen

One man Guy – Loudon/Rufus Wainwright

Boys don’t cry – The Cure

I wanna be like you (Jungle Book) – Louis Prima

High and Dry – Radiohead

Mr Bojangles – Various

King of Spain – Tallest man on earth

Your song – Elton John

Talkin ‘bout a revolution – Tracey Chapman

Fly me to the moon - Sinatra

Pete's Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£180
Up to 1 hour	£250
Up to 2 hours	£300
Up to 3 hours	£300

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Professionalism, Flexibility, Versatility, Excellent at reading the room, Ability to get people dancing when needed and be invisible when needed to!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

LONDON BARS: WC Clapham, Arches Wine Bar, Powder Keg, Rincon LONDON MEMBERS CLUBS: Eight, Upstairs RIVIERA BEACH BARS: Anjuna Beach, Eze Countless CHATEAUS, RESTAURANTS AND BARS throughout France

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Beatles, Bob Dylan, The Kinks, Rolling Stones, The Police, Simon and Garfunkel, Tom Waits, The Dubliners

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

Nice Jazz Festival 2012 Nice Fete du Port 2012 - crowd of 8,000 in attendance Weddings at Chateaus throughout France Wedding on Lake Como's only island Have performed for the owner of the Dallas Cowboys on his chartered yacht as part of strolling band

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

When performing solo, I am very flexible! If I can make the change to make you happy, I will!

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

DJ service at an extra cost, music between sets, no problem at all!

How much time do you need to set up?

For solo performance, one hour max. Can do faster if necessary for the event.

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

If you like!

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, unless it is a particularly large event where additional PA and lights hire may be required.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

With reasonable notice, I'm happy to learn 2-3 songs.

Musicianship

Genres:

Acoustic, Christmas, Traditional church music, Folk, Folk rock, Irish rock, Bluegrass, Country, Traditional Irish folk, Swing, Light music, Originals, Easy listening, Pop, Ambient pop, Americana, Covers, Motown, Soul, Vintage, Rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Pop rock, Indie

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Instruments:

Singing guitarist, Guitar

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Event types:

Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Concert, Charity event, Corporate event, Private event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Theatre / Show, Recording session, Cruise, Birthday party, New Year's Eve, Christmas party

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Other skills:

Songwriter, Lyricist, Instrumental teaching

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