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Specialist in dreamy, folk-inspired covers of Modern & Classic Rock tunes, perfect for quirky, alternative weddings and events ❤️🔥
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Leeds
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'All your favourite tracks, no compromises' 🌙 My name is Sam, and I’m a Leeds-based musician offering dreamy alternative live music for wedding celebrations with style. Despite covering a wide range of genres, I’m best known for my Classic and Modern Rock repertoire, performed in my signature mellow Folk style, and adding a touch of atmospheric magic to any gathering. I’ve played at a huge variety of celebrations in my 10+ years of performing, everything from spooky castle ruins to witchy forests, chic city hotels to grand country estates, rustic converted barns to vibrant mini festivals. Whatever the gathering, I will create a soundtrack that is perfect for you. My repertoire is perfect for quirky, alternative couples seeking add personality and charm to their day, with a soundtrack that is uniquely and authentically theirs. I’m highly skilled in the artist of what I like to call ‘playlist witchcraft’, constructing setlists that flow perfectly with your day. Be it an emotional ceremony, a relaxed reception, or an upbeat party vibe, my aim is always to make sure the vibe is just right. Services Offered: I’m constantly updating my setlist, adding new songs from a variety of genres for those with an eclectic music taste. I pride myself on my professionalism and punctuality, and always allow my couples to tailor the setlist so they have a bespoke soundtrack to their special day. With a full self-contained PA setup and PAT tests on every piece of equipment, you’re in safe hands, and you won’t need to worry about a thing on your big day. My packages are varied and cover all parts of your special day, be it a simple ceremony to an entire day of live music. I am also able to offer custom songwriting services, creating a bespoke personalised song for your day, be it for a first dance or a special surprise for your other half, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

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Sam's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Terry G
4 months ago
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5 out of 5

Booked Sam for my wife’s Birthday Party. 43 people attended and though Sam was great. She learnt 2 new to her songs at our request and was very accommodating. She has a vast repertoire of songs too. Would definitely book her again should the need arise. Terry

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Ceyda A
6 months ago
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5 out of 5

Just want to say a huge thank you to Sam for performing at our wedding last Friday. She was professional and so friendly from first enquiries all the way through to the day itself, always responding really quickly and efficiently to any questions we had. Her performance was fantastic and created such a lovely atmosphere for the ceremony. We would recommend Sam without hesitation.

Reply from Sam
6 months ago

Thank you so much for your wonderful review Ceyda, it was such a pleasure to play for your wedding and so lovely to meet you both! 🥰 xx

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Emily M
6 months ago
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5 out of 5

Sam has shown friendly, clear and quick communication messing up to her performance at my wedding where she was polite, professional, talented and very approachable. Thank you Samantha Jayne

Reply from Sam
6 months ago

Thank you so much for your lovely review Emily, it was so wonderful to be part of your special day 😊 x

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Victoria B
8 months ago
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5 out of 5

Sam is a terrific musician, her song selection wide ranging and she was a wonderful addition to our wedding. Her willingness to learn songs that were meaningful to us was very much appreciated. Thank you Sam.

Reply from Sam
8 months ago

Thank you so much for your review Victoria, it was so lovely to meet you and Bryn ✨🫶🏻 x

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Rebecca T
10 months ago, for a Wedding in Hole House Farm
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5 out of 5

I booked Sam to perform during the reception for my best friends wedding and I cannot put into words how incredible she was! But I will try! From the initial booking Sam was so friendly and personable! She sent across her extensive song collection where we could chose what songs to make up her for sets! I thought this was such an amazing touch as we could really make the music choices personal to the bride and groom! She had all of the songs the bride and groom loved and performed them so beautifully! Not only is she an amazing musician that you absolutely must book but she is so so lovely too! All of the guests commented on how the music really made the reception and created such a chilled out happy vibe! Sam was highlight for me for sure! If you’re thinking of booking, don’t think twice!! Thank you so much Sam, I can’t wait to book you for my own wedding… when my partner eventually asks haha! Thank you again! X

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Liam C
11 months ago, for a Birthday party in Rawmarsh
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5 out of 5

Would just like to say a massive thank you to Sam for playing at our 30th birthday garden party and making it extra special. Sam is so talented and professional in her work as-well as being so friendly and bubbly with her personality. Unfortunately on the day the weather wasn’t kind and the heavens opened. This however did not stop Sam who still delivered with an excellent performance!! Communication was clear and precise throughout the booking process and regular updates were provided nearer to the event. Will definitely use Sam again in the future!! :)

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Sam's Song list

1234 - Feist
2002 - Ann-Marie
80’s Mercedes - Maren Morris
9 to 5 - Dolly Parton
A
A Hard Day’s Night - The Beatles
Alone - Heart
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
All The Good Girls Go To Hell - Billie Eilish
Are You Ready For Love - Elton John
Ain’t No Sunshine - Bill Withers
America - Razorlight
American Idiot - Green Day
At Last - Etta James
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Back To Black - Amy Winehouse
Bad Guy - Billie Eilish
Babel - Mumford & Sons
Best Of You - Foo Fighters
Beautiful People - Ed Sheeran
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
Black Horse & The Cherry Tree - KT Tunstall
Blinding Lights - The Weeknd
Breathin’ - Ariana Grande
Black and Gold - Sam Sparro
Breakaway - Kelly Clarkson
Broken Strings - James Morrison
Bye Bye Bye - NSYNC
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Cake By The Ocean - DNCE
California Dreamin’ - The Mamas & The Papas
Call Me - Blondie
Can’t Feel My Face - The Weeknd
Can’t Fight The Moonlight - LeAnn Rimes
Castle On The Hill - Ed Sheeran
Castles - Freya Ridings
Cheerleader - OMI
Common People - Pulp
Counting Stars - OneRepublic
Can’t Buy Me Love - The Beatles
Charlemagne - Blossoms
Cheap Thrills - Sia
Chocolate - The 1975
Come Together - The Beatles
Crazy In Love - Beyoncé
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
Cry Me A River - Justin Timberlake
Dance Monkey - Tones & I
Dancing In The Dark - Bruce Springsteen
Dancing In The Street - Martha Reeves
Danger Zone - Kenny Loggins
Dani California - Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Diamonds - Rihanna
Dog Days Are Over - Florence + The Machine
Don’t Go Breaking My Heart - Elton John
Don’t Start Now - Dua Lipa
Don’t Stop The Music - Rihanna
Don’t You Want Me - The Human League
Don’t You Worry Child - Swedish House Mafia
Drops of Jupiter - Train
Drag Me Down - One Direction
Dream Catch Me - Newton Faulkner
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
Dynamite - Taio Cruz
E
Edge of Seventeen - Stevie Knicks
Empire State of Mind Part II - Alicia Keyes
Everybody’s Changing - Keane
Ever time We Touch - Cascada
Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac
Exes & Ohs - Elle King
F
Fallin’ - Alicia Keys
Feeling Good - Nina Simone
Figure it Out - Royal Blood
Fill My Little World - The Feeling
Find U Again - Mark Ronaon
Fisherman’s Blues - The Waterhouse’s
Five Colours In Her Hair - McFlu
Forget You - Cee Lo Green
Fourfiveseconds - Rihanna
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Galway Girl - Ed Sheeran
Get Back - The Beatles
Get Lucky - Daft Punk
Ghost - Ella Henderson
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper
Gives You Hell - All American Rejects
Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac
God Is A Woman - Ariana Grande
Good On The Ceiling - The Black Keys
Good As Hell - Lizzo
Give Me Love - Ed Sheeran
Gimme Shelter - Rolling Stones
God Is A DJ - P!nk
Good Riddance - Green Day
Grace Kelly - Mika
Grace - Lewis Capaldi
Grounds For Divorce - Elbow
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Havana - Camila Cabello
Heal Over - KT Tunstall
Heartless - Kanye West
Hey There Delilah - Plain White T’s
Higher Love - James Vincent McMorrow
Hips Don’t Lie - Shakira
Help - The Beatles
Here - Alessia Cara
Hey There Delilah - Plain White Ts
Hold Back The River - James Bay
Hold Me While You Wait - Lewis Capaldi
Hold My Girl - Georgia Ezra
Hold On - KT Tunstall
Human - Rag N’ Bone Man
Hymn For The Weekend - Coldplay
Hypersonic Missiles - Sam Fender
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I Could Get Used To This - Becky Hill
I Don’t Care - Ed Sheeran
I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing - Aerosmith
I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
I Knew You Were Trouble - Taylor Swift
I Miss You - Clean Bandit
I Predict A Riot - Kaiser Chiefs
I Say A Little Prayer - Aretha Franklin
I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston
I Wanna Hold Your Hans - The Beatles
IDGAF - Dua Lipa
I’ll Be There - Jess Glynn
I’m A Believer - The Monkees
I’m Not The Only One - Sam Smith
I’m With You - Avril Lavigne
In For The Kill - La Roux
In My Head - Jason DeRulo
Into You - Ariana Grande
I Will Wait - Mumford & Sons
I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker - Sandi Thom
In The Morning - Razorlight
Iris - The Goo Goo Dolls
Ironic - Alanis Morrisette
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Jackie & Wilson - Hozier
Jolene - Dolly Parton
Jealous - Nick Jonas
Just You And I - Tom Walker
K
Keeping Your Head Up - Birdy
King - Years & Years
Kids - One Republic
Kiss Me - Sixpence None The Richer
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Landslide - Fleetwood Mac
Leave - JoJo
Lego House - Ed Sheeran
Let It Go - James Bay
Let Me Love You - Mario
Let’s Stay Together - Al Green
Liar - Camilla Cabello
Lightening Bolt - Jake Bugg
Lights Up - Harry Styles
Little Black Submarines - The Black Keys
Little Lion Man - Mumford & Sons
Little Talks - Of Monsters & Men
Lose You To Love Me - Selena Gomez
Lost Without You - Freya Ridings
Lottery - Jade Bird
Love Me Again - John Newman
Love Me Harder - Ariana Grande
Love Song - Sara Barielles
Love Story - Taylor Swift
Love Yourself - Justin Bieber
Lullaby - Sigala
Last Name - Carrie Underwood
Learn To Fly - Foo Fighters
Lush Life - Zara Larsson
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Mad Love - Mabel
Magic - Coldplay
Malibu - Kim Petras
Marry Bum - Arctic Monkeys
Many of Horror - Biffy Clyro
Meant To Be - Bebe Rexha
Marry You - Bruno Mars
Mercy - Duffy
Mirrors - Justin Timberlake
Misery Business - Paramore
Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5
My Church - Maren Morris
My Favourite Game - The Cardigans
My Oh Amy - Camilla Cabello
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Naive - The Kooks
Need You Now - Lady A (Band)
Nervous - Shawn Mendes
New Rules - Dua Lipa
No Air - Chris Brown & Jordin Sparks
No Diggity - Blackstreet
No Tears Left To Cry - Ariana Grande
No Time To Die - Billie Eilish
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Obviously - McFly
Ocean Eyes - Billie Eilish
Old Town Road - Lil Nas X
One - Mary J Blige & U2
Ophelia - The Lumineers
Old Flames - Kesha & Dolly Parton
Out of Reach - Gabrielle
Other Side of the World - KT Tunstall
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Papa Don’t Preach - Madonna
Paradise - Coldplay
Paradise - Georgia Ezra
People You Know - Selena Gomez
Photograph - Ed Sheeran
Pillowtalk - Zayn Malik
Pompeii - Bastille
Praise You - Fat Boy Slim
Pure Shores - All Saints
Purple Rain - Prince
Put Your Records On - Corinne Bailey Rae
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Ready To Go - Republica
Red - Taylor Swift
Release Me - Agnes
Respect - Aretha Franklin
Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash
Rehab - Amy Winehouse
Ready To Go - Republica
Rocket - Elton John
Royals - Lorde
Ruin My Life - Zara Larsson
Say My Name - Destiny’s Child
Say Something - Justin Timberlake
Say You Won’t Let Go - James Arthur
Second Hand News - Fleetwood Mac
September Song - JP Cooper
Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran
Seven Nation Army - White Stripes
Sex On Fire - Kings of Leon
Señorita - Shawn Mendes
Shine - Take That
She Loves You - The Beatles
She Moves In Her Own Way - The Kooks
Shotgun - Georgia Ezra
Shout Out To My Ed - Little Mix
Shut Up And Drive - Rihanna
Shut Up and Let Me Go - The Ting Tings
Signed Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Since U Been Gone - Kelly Clarkson
Skinny Love - Birdy
Slide Away - Miley Cyrus
Slow Hands - Niall Horan
Somebody Else - The 1975
Somebody To Love - Queen
Somebody Told Me - The Killers
Someone You Loved - Lewis Capaldi
Son of a Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield
South of the Border - Ed Sheeran
Spirit In The Sky - Norman Greenbaum
Stacy’s Mon - Fountains of Wayne
Stand By Me - Ben E. King
Standing In The Way Of Control - Gossip
Star boy - The Weeknd
Starving - Hailee Steinfeld
Stay - Rihanna
Still Falling For You - Ellie Goulding
Still Into You - Paramore
Stitches - Shawn Mendes
Strawberry Fields Forever - The Beatles
Stuck In The Middle With You - Stealers Wheel
Sun Comes Up - James Arthur
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Sweet Dreams Are Made of This - Eurhythmics
Sympathy - Goo Goo Dolls
Symphony - Clean Bandit
Summertime Sadness - Lana Del Rey
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Take A Bow - Rihanna
Take Me To Church - Hozier
Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus
Tenerife Sea - Ed Sheeran
Thank U Next - Ariana Grande
Tennessee Whiskey - Chris Stapleton
That Don’t Impress Me Much - Shania Twain
The A Team - Ed Sheeran
The Ballad of Mona Lisa - Panic! At The Disco
The Bones - Maren Morris
The Cave - Mumford & Sons
The Letter - The Box Tops
The Middle - Maren Morris
The Night We Met - Lord Huron
The Suburbs - Arcade Fire
The One That Got Away - Katy Perry
The Only Exception - Paramore
The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson
The Wire - HAIM
Think About Things - Dadi Freyr
This Is The Life - Amy Macdonald
Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper
Times Like These - Foo Fighters
Titanium - Sia
Treasure - Bruno Mars
This Town - Niall Horan
Too Little Too Late - JoJo
U
Under The Weather - KT Tunstall
Underdog - Kasabian
Unwritten - Natasha Bedingfield
Use Somebody - Kings of Leon
V
Viva La Vida - Coldplay
Video Games - Lana Del Rey
W
Wake Me Up - Avicii
Waking Up In Vegas - Katy Perry
Watermelon Sugar - Harry Styles
We Don’t Talk Anymore - Charlie Puth
We Found Love - Rihanna
What Do You Mean - Justin Bieber
What About Us - Pink
What Goes Around - Justin Timberlake
What You Know - Two Door Cinema Club
When I Was Your Man - Bruno Mars
When The Party’s Over - Billie Eilish
When You Were Young - The Killers
Whole Lotta Love - Led Zeppelin
Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High - Arctic Monkeys
Will We Talk - Sam Fender
Wish You Well - Sigala
Wild Things - Alessia Cara
Wonderful World - James Morrison
Worry - Jack Garrett
Y
You & I - Lady Gaga
You Can Call Me Al - Paul Simon
You Give Me Something - James Morrison
You Make My Dreams - Hall & Oates
Youngblood - 5 Seconds of Summer
Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher and Higher - Jackie Wilson
Your Song - Rita Ora
You’re So Vain - Carly Simon
You’ve Got The Love - Florence + The Machine

Sam's Prices

Last updated: 2024

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)£125
Up to 1 hour£375
Up to 2 hours£550
Up to 3 hours£750
Packages
Wedding Reception or Evening Party
Reception: Live acoustic music whilst your guests mingle, chat and enjoy a drink! OR Evening Party: Your special first dance song performed live, upbeat live music whilst your and your guests get the party started and dance the night away. Includes: a curated Spotify playlist played during my break, and up to 5 requested song that don't appear on my setlist learned especially for you.
£500
Wedding Breakfast
A special song performed for you as you enter the wedding breakfast as a married couple, and live acoustic music during the meal. Includes: a curated Spotify playlist played during my break, and up to 5 requested song that don't appear on my setlist learned especially for you.
£550
The 'Nothing Else Matters Package
Ceremony: Live acoustic music whilst your guests arrive and are seated, your special aisle procession song, music as registers are signed, your special exit song performed as you leave Reception: Live acoustic music whilst your guests mingle, chat and enjoy a drink! Includes: A curated Spotify playlist played during my break, and up to 3 requested song that don't appear on my setlist learned especially for you
£750
The 'Born To Be Wild' Package
Ceremony: Live acoustic music whilst your guests arrive and are seated, your special aisle procession song, music as registers are signed, your special exit song performed as you leave Reception: Live acoustic music whilst your guests mingle, chat and enjoy a drink! Wedding Breakfast: A special song performed for you as you enter the wedding breakfast as a married couple and live acoustic music during the meal. *Can also be booked for reception, wedding breakfast and evening party if you have other plans for your ceremony!* Includes: A curated Spotify playlist played during my break, and up to 4 requested song that don't appear on my setlist learned especially for you
£1000
The 'Crazy Crazy Nights' Package
Your entire day of live music, covered Ceremony: Live acoustic music whilst your guests arrive and are seated, your special aisle procession song, music as registers are signed, your special exit song performed as you leave Reception: Live acoustic music whilst your guests mingle, chat and enjoy a drink! Wedding Breakfast: A special song performed for you as you enter the wedding breakfast as a married couple and live acoustic music during the meal. Evening Party: Your special first dance song performed live, upbeat live music whilst your and your guests get the party started and dance the night away *Can also be booked for ceremony, reception and wedding breakfast if you have other plans for your ceremony!* Includes: A curated Spotify playlist played during my break, and up to 5 requested song that don't appear on my setlist learned especially for you
£1250

Add-ons

30 Minute Skype Consultation and 3 New Songs Learned
+£50
Custom Song Performed On Your Day
+£220
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

My clients love my ability to breathe new life into classic songs, and add originality to more modern tracks. They also love my ability to adapt my performances to any setting - be it chilled acoustic pop for a drinks reception, upbeat bangers for an evening party, or romantic ballads for the bride’s walk down the aisle, I’ve got you covered!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

The Botanist Leeds/Sheffield, EE Newcastle, Head of Steam Leeds, The Bedford London, Wakefield College, Rebound Social Leeds, Sky Lounge and Double Tree Leeds, Piccolino Wetherby, The Forum Darlington, ExCellar London

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

LeAnn Rimes, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Miley Cyrus, Maren Morris

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

O2 Academy Sheffield!

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

That’s okay! Weddings and events always come with a certain amount of chance and my job is to make sure everything runs smoothly, so all you need to do is let me know as far as possible in advance.

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

I sadly can’t offer a DJ service, but I can offer an iPos service for between sets! Either you can provide me with a playlist you’d like me to play, or I can make one up for you based on what you like.

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually only need 30 minutes to set up, as my set-up is fairly minimal. As soon as my PA is set up, I can provide a playlist to help set the atmosphere for my upcoming set!

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

Of course! I encourage all clients to choose specific requests that they feel would suit their event well, but I will decide the order and how many of those songs I incorporate based on what I’ve learned from previous events about how to set the atmosphere!

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes! I bring everything needed for each performance so you don’t have to worry about a thing.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

I can! I’m happy to learn up to 5 additional songs depending on what you would like to include. Any additions beyond that point will carry a charge of £5 per song.
Musicianship
Genres:
Acoustic, Pop, Americana, Covers, Vintage, Top 40, Folk, Country, Motown, Soul, Disco, Rock, Indie, Rock 'n' Roll, Classic rock, Pop rock, Originals, Easy listening, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, 1960s era music, Alternative rock, R&B, Folk rock
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Event types:
Wedding, Bar / Club / Venue event, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Live looping, Songwriter, Lyricist, Composer, Arranger, Singing teaching, Composition teaching
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