Hire Sam Billmore | Guitarist in Reading

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From£250

1 hour

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Sam Billmore - Solo Guitarist

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About Sam

🎸 UK-based solo guitarist blending jazz and pop, creating soulful, dynamic performances full of groove, melody & improvisation.

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Guitarist

Reading

Public liability insurance of £5 million

Sam Billmore is a professional, in demand musician from the UK. He has years of experience playing Electric, Acoustic, Nylon, Bass, Ukulele and Mandolin, in notable venues such as The Business Design Centre, The Shard, The Olympia, The World (residency at Sea), SAGA Cruises as well as Theatres across the UK, playing in musical theatre shows. He has worked as Musical Director and helped Saga cruises attain 'Best Luxury Cruise Line' in the British travel awards. Sam can play any request for your special day and can either play solo, with a loop pedal or with backing tracks!

Sam's Reviews

The best entertainment on the ship!

Django Reinhardt lives!

Sam's Song list

And I love her

La Vie en Rose

Fly Me to the Moon

Autumn Leaves

Hallelujah

Ain't Misbehavin'

Isn't She Lovely

Summertime

Georgia

Blue Bossa

Misty

Nightingale Sang in Berkley Square

Girl from Ipanema

Yesterday

Here comes the sun

Just one for babik

Minor Swing

La Cumparsita

What a wonderful world

The nearness of you

The way you look tonight

Take me home country roads

Can't hel falling in love

Pachelbels canon

I say a little prayer

Sam's Prices

Last updated: 2025

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

Duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£62.50
Up to 1 hour	£250
Up to 2 hours	£500
Up to 3 hours	£937.50

Customer questions

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

If your timings change after booking, if at all possible I will do everything in my power to accommodate.

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

Absolutely. This is a really popular request and we actually offer this service for free. If you'd like a DJ service via our PA after the final set until the venue closes, we provide this for an additional £100.”

How much time do you need to set up?

Usually no longer than 1 hour. As soon as the PA is set up then I can begin providing background music.

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

My set lists are crafted and honed after many years, however we can discuss songs to avoid/special requests.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes!

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

If a song isn't included in our song list there may still be a chance we already know it. If there is a special song you'd like us to learn we are happy to do this for you. There is a fee of £30 for this service to take into account rehearsal times et

Musicianship

Genres:

Jazz, Christmas, Film / TV music, Contemporary classical, Ambient, Electro-Swing, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, 1960s era music, Folk, Bluegrass, Country, Gypsy jazz, Jazz fusion, Blues, Cabaret, Dixieland, Modern jazz, Swing, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Latin jazz, Easy listening, Light music, Pop, Covers, Soul, Top 40, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Funk, Disco, Karaoke, Motown, R&B, Vintage, Tribute

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Instruments:

Guitar

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Event types:

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

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