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This Must Be The Place Talking Heads

Blackbird - The Beatles

Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton

About Phil Maguire

Blues, Folk, Country, Rock 'n' Roll. Phil Maguire performs many different genres to fit perfectly with your event!

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Singer

London

Public liability insurance of £10 million

Phil Maguire is a folk and blues musician from South East London that has been touring their unique blend of contemporary and traditional folk music for the past 10 years across London and the UK. A life of gigging on the road birthed a couple of singles that were followed by the EP ‘The Church Bell’ in early 2022. 2023 then saw the release of his debut album ‘Valley Of My Dreams’. This is a record that explores the beauty and pain of human existence in equal measure and has been picked up by a number of radio stations in the UK. 2023 saw Phil performing 52 gigs in 52 weeks. Phil went out on tour in April 2024 performing across Southern England from Kent to Devon. This summer he’ll be returning back to perform at Green Man Festival and many other venues across London and the UK. Notable performances: Glastonbury Festival, Green Man Festival, The Troubadour, Spiritual Records, The Louisiana, Home Farm Festival, Green Note and The Jamboree. Trust The Doc - "Stunning Indie Folk" Demerara Records - " Phil Maguire's songs were original and impressive as was his guitar and bouzouki playing but, wow, his voice was shuddering and earth shattering at times. What a talent he is. Boogaloo Radio - "Reminds me of Richard Thompson" The Barn Studio - "I truly believe Phil is destined to become one of the kings of the folk scene. His songs have an extraordinary depth and timelessness"

Phil Maguire's Reviews

Phil, we loved having you play at our venue and will be definitely getting you back for future gigs, I will actually review dates and get back to you in the next few weeks for future gigs in the new year too. Many thanks, Faith Davies

Phil, Hell yeah would love to have you back! Ed

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Phil Maguire's Song list

Blues & Country:

I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry - Hank Williams

Handsome Molly - trad.

I Still Miss Someone - Johnny Cash

Angel From Montgomery - John Prine

Winters Come & Gone - Gillian Welch

When You're Gone - Milk Carton Kids

Cocaine - trad.

I'll Be There In The Morning - Townes Van Zandt

I've Endured - trad.

Your Long Journey - trad.

Funny How Time Slips Away - Willie Nelson

Cold Beer - Jesse Stewart

Champagne & Reefer - Muddy Waters

Smokestack Lightening - Holwin' Wolf

Boom Boom - John Lee Hooker

Miss Ohio - Gillian Welch

Moonshiner - trad.

When death Comes Creeping At Your Door - Mance Lipscomb

Country Blues - Doc Watson

Our Town - Iris DeMent

Willin' - Little Feat

1922 Blues - Charlie Parr

The Sky Is Crying - Elmore James

There's A Better World A Coming - Woodie Guthrie

Saint James Infirmary Blues - trad.

Mean Mama Blues - Ramblin' Jack Elliott

Low Down & Lonesome - Sam Doores

Wichita Lineman - Glen Campbell

See That My Grave is Kept Clean - Blind Lemon Jefferson

Where Did You Sleep Last Night? - Ledbelly

Satisfied Mind - trad.

Wayfaring Stranger - trad.

Man of Constant Sorrow - trad.

Lawdy Lawdy Ms. Clawdy - Elvis Presley

Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash

Key to the Highway - Big Bill Broonzy

Not The End - Courtney Marie Andrews

Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash

Jolene - Dolly Parton

Short Life Of Trouble - trad.

Undone In Sorrow - trad.

Wagon Wheel - Old Crow Medicine Show

That Old Time Feeling - Guy Clark

After Midnight - J. J. Cale

In Tall Buildings - John Hartford

Folk:

Hares on the Mountain - trad.

Now Westlin' Winds - trad.

Spencer the Rover - trad.

Auld Lang Syne - trad.

Good Kind Wenceslas - trad.

Blues Run the Game - Jackson C. Frank

Farewell to the Gold - Nic Jones

Go Your Way - Anne Briggs

Hard Times Of Old England - trad.

The Lag Song - Ewan MacColl

A Pint Of Plain - trad.

Whiskey In The Jar - The Dubliners

The Ramblin' Rover - trad.

John Ball - trad.

Silver Dagger - Joan Baez

Rattlin' Bog - trad.

Dirty Old Town - The Pogues

The Parting Glass - trad.

Carnival - Bert Jansch

Needle Of Death - Bert Jansch

The Brisk Lad - trad.

Over The Hill - John Martyn

John The Baptist - John Martyn

Others:

All I Have To Do Is Dream - Everly Brothers

Bye Bye Love - The Everly Brothers

Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry

The First Cut is the Deepest - Cat Stevens

59th Street Bridge Song - Simon & Garfunkel

The Boxer - Simon & Garfunkel

Sound of Silence - Simon & Garfunkel

Walk on By - Dionne Warwick

Spooky - Dusty Springfield

I'm A Believer - The Monkees

Norwegian Wood - The Beatles

Come Together - The Beatles

Blackbird - The Beatles

I've Just Seen A Face - The Beatles

We Can Work It Out - The Beatles

Eleanor Rigby - The Beatles

A Hard Day's Night - The Beatles

I Shall Be Released - Bob Dylan

Positively 4th Street - Bob Dylan

Blowing in the Wind - Bob Dylan

All Along the Watchtower - Bob Dylan

The Times They Are A-Changin' - Bob Dylan

Sign on the Window - Bob Dylan

Oh Sister - Bob Dylan

Who Knows Where the Time Goes - Fairport Convention

You Can't Always Get What You Want - The Rolling Stones

So Long, Marianne - Leonard Cohen

Be My Husband - Nina Simone

After Midnight - J. J. Cale

God Only Knows - The Beach Boys

Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison

Hi Ho Silver Lining - Jeff Beck

Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton

You Are Always On My Mind - Elvis Presley

I Don't Wanna Know - John Martyn

Couldn't Love You More - John Martyn

Sweet Little Mystery - John Martyn

Ohio - Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

These Days - Jackson Browne

Pink Moon - Nick Drake

Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd

Sundown - Gordon Lightfoot

Baby - Donny & Joe Emerson

Amelia - Joni Mitchell

Case of You - Joni Mitchell

Thirteen - Big Star

Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers

Ooh La La - The Faces

Meet Me On the Corner - Lindisfarne

Your Song - Elton John

Girlfriend in a Coma - The Smiths

Frankly Mr. Shankly - The Smiths

Love Will Tear Us Apart - Joy Division

Only You - Yazoo

This Must Be The Place - Talking Heads

Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac

Let's Dance - David Bowie

Phil Maguire'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)	£100
Up to 1 hour	£200
Up to 2 hours	£300
Up to 3 hours	£400

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

I believe that my clients have loved the emotion of my performances. Whether it be a heart-wrenching ballad or 70s classic I give my all and get the crowd singing along to every word.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

I have played weddings in the UK and abroad. I have also performed headline shows Green Man Festival, The Tuppenny (Swindon), El Rincon (Bristol), Bar Dona (London), Lion record Store (London) and Lantern Society Folk Club. I have also performed for Sofar Sounds and so many music venues across London I've lost count!

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

John Martyn Nick Drake Bob Dylan Alexei Murdoch Nic Jones The Beatles

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

Glastonbury Festival 2022

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

I am flexible and more than happy to discuss a change of dates. I understand that things happen and dates ned to be changed sometimes.

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

Yes, I will have playlists prepared to play in between sets. I have lots of playlists to fit the mood of the event.

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually set up within 30minutes - 45 minutes. This allows me time to set up the PA, do a soundcheck and have everything prepared in order to provide your guests with a high quality sound system.

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

Absolutely! I love having a conversation with people about what they want to hear and I am more than happy to take requests and learn specific songs that you want to hear!

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, I have a Yamaha PA system that I will bring with me to your event.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yep, absolutely! In the lead up to the event you can let me know any songs you particularly would love to hear. If I don't already know it then I will have it ready for the day of the event.

Musicianship

Genres:

Acoustic, Folk, Folk rock, Traditional English folk, Americana, Soul, Vintage, Indie, Pop rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Originals, Easy listening, Christmas, 1960s era music, 1950s era music, 1970s era music, 1990s era music, Traditional Irish folk, Country, Covers, Rock, Classic rock

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Instruments:

Singer, Guitar

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Event types:

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

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Other skills:

Lyricist, Composer, Songwriter, Sound technician, Accompanist, Instrumental teaching

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