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Studio Session. March 26th 2019

Drum Cam. The Searchers. Sugar & Spice

Sweets for my Sweet. Drum Cam. The Searchers

About Scott

Scott Ottaway. drummer/percussionist, toured with the 60s legends, The Searchers until their retirement & was a dep on We Will Rock You.

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Drummer

Aylesbury

Public liability insurance of £10 million

I toured the World with the Searchers from 2010, until their retirement in March 2019 I have toured the World playing The band's hits to thousands of fans in theatres & arenas. I can read & play to a click/backing tracks. I was also a dep to Tony Bourke on the hit west end musical by Queen, We Will Rock You. I have also been house drummer for Butlins, Haven, Park Resorts, P&O & Costa cruises, as well as several top tributes to Queen, Elton John, Slade & Roxy music. Since 2019, I have depped for many acts including The Trems, Miracle Cure, Now I'm Here, several hit musicals. I also teach in 12 primary schools in Buckinghamshire and The Rock Project.

Scott

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Scott's Reviews

5 out of 5

I would Highly recommend Scott if you are looking for a drummer. Reliable, Great gear, fantastic player and most importantly, a top bloke. John Fossey Tasngo

5 out of 5

Thank you for stepping in for The Midnight Rebel band gigs Scott. We loved having you you. Such a pleasure both on and off stage. Your hi hat work reminds me of Phil Rudd from AC/DC and your groove is like Denny Selwell from Wings. Thanks again man

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Scott's Song list

Sweets for my sweet

Sugar and spice

Love potion number 9

Goodbye my love

When you walk in the room

Needles and pins

One vision

Under pressure

We will rock you

We are the champions

Sweet home Alabama

Sk8er boi

Wagon wheel

Won't get fooled again

Caught in a trap

Valerie

Mr Brightside

Sweet child o mine

Nearly every Queen song

Nearly every Bon Jovi song

Nearly every Elton John song

Delilah

Dancing Queen

Oh Pretty Woman

Happy

Shake It

Where Are You Now?

As It Was

Shape Of You

I Want To Hold Your Hand

Yellow

Get Lucky

Aint No Sunshine

Whats Going On\Papa Was A Rolling Stone

Come Together

Raspberry Beret

Miss You

Twist and Shout

Stir It Up

I Shot The Sherriff

No Diggity

Kiss

Teardrops

Valerie

Roby

Rudy

Lost In Music

Honky Tonk Woman

Superstition

Play That Funky Music

Get Down On It

Long Train Running

Lucille

Proud Mary

Purple Rain

Go Your Own Way

Forget You

Evil Ways

Word Up

Everybody Needs Somebody

Lets Dance

Disco Inferno

Lady marmalade

Thinking Of You

Car Wash

Aint Nobody

Bad Girls

Get Down Tonight

Most modern dance tracks

Learn To Fly

Faith

Ho Hey

Walk Of Life

Disco 2000

Hound Dog

Johnny B Goode

You Really Got Me

Wonderwall

All Right Now

Parklife

Shut up And Dance

Brown Eyed Girl

The galway Girl

Teenage Dirtbag

The Irish Rover

N17

Las Vegas(In The Hills Of Donegal

Tell Me Ma

Dirty Old Town

Fishermans Blues

Wagon Wheel

The Wild Rover

Stuck In The Middle

I Predict A Riot

Living On A Prayer

Sweet Child O Mine

Live Forever

I Will wait

Paradise

Free Falling

Use Somebody

I Useta Know Her

John Ryans Polka

Cooleys Reel

Whiskey In A Jar

Place Your Hands

Drowsy Maggie

You Can Call Me Al

Smells Like Teen Spirit

Three Little Birds

Billie Jean

Smoke On The Water

Black magic

Black magic Woman

Price Tag

The Take Over, The Breaks Over

Hard To Handle

Wrecked

Dakota

Rocks

Cant Stop

Blinding Lights

Complicated

Blank Space

Mollys Chambers

She Sells Sanctuary

Since Youve Been Gone

Titanium

Holiday

Seven Nation Army

Crush Crush Crush

Blitzkrieg Bop

Paranoid

Immigrant Song

Boulevard Of Broken Dreams

Song 2

Adore You

Eye Of The Tiger

Numb

Circles

Save Tonight

Radioactive

Enemy

Basket case

Watermelon Sugar

Come On Over

Walk This Way

Girl All The Bad Guys Want

Dance Monkey

Here I go Again

Zombie

House On Fire

Detroit Rock City

Plug In Baby

Rock

Pop

Funk

Scott'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)	£150
Up to 1 hour	£175
Up to 2 hours	£230
Up to 3 hours	£250

Gig

Typical pub/club gig with me learning your set, travel to and from venue

£120

Theatre Show

A typical 2hr show with myself learning all the set, transport to and from venue

£150

wedding

Typical wedding set, learn your set, transport to and from venue

£250

Tour

Full tour with myself driving to venues and booking hotels. If travelling together and hotels included, we can work on prices

£450

Customer questions

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

Not an issue

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

Not personally

How much time do you need to set up?

20 mins

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

Yep

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes

What do your clients love most about your performances?

I never over play and will try to recreate the exact drum parts

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

I have performed in theaters and festivals all over the World.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Queen & Roger Taylor

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

To 20,000 people at a 60s festival in Belgium. One night on WWRY with Roger Taylor in the audience.

Musicianship

Genres:

Rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Glam rock, Hard rock, Indie, Pop rock, Post rock, Power rock, Progressive rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Synth rock, Hardcore, Punk rock, Electronic, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Rockabilly, Traditional Scottish folk, Traditional Irish folk, Folk rock, Country, Folk, Easy listening, Originals, Pop, Covers, Soul, Top 40, Tribute, Vintage, Motown, Disco, Acoustic, Funk, Ambient pop, Americana, Funk rock, R&B, Ska, Scottish music, Christmas

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Instruments:

Drums, Percussion

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Event types:

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

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Other skills:

Instrumental teaching, Drum technician, Audio engineer, Producer, Sound technician, Live looping

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