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About Si

Versatile vocals, masterful guitar playing and boundless energy. Si is expertly adept at engaging audiences of all shapes and sizes.

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Singing guitarist

Alton

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A highly experienced guitarist with a versatile and varied vocal, Si plays across the UK and Europe both in bands and as a solo performer. Picking up the guitar while he was still in short trousers, Si accompanies himself with live loops and is as happy playing in the background as he is whipping up a crowd at a lively party. With various session credits to his name, you can hear songs featuring Si all over the radio and streaming world with over 40 million streams on Spotify alone!

5 out of 5

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Professionalism

5.0

Communication

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Punctuality

5.0

Si's Reviews

5 out of 5

Si was absolutely brilliant. His communication before the event was amazing and reassuring - one less thing to worry about on the day of our event. Si did a great job at entertaining everyone and picked a good selection of songs to suit our elderly relatives, their children and their grandchildren, which was perfect. One lady enjoyed it so much she has been asking for Si to come back every week! Thank you very much Si, we all thoroughly enjoyed having you at our event 😊

5 out of 5

Brilliant musician, excellent playlist and very responsive to the mood of the party. Cannot recommend Si highly enough for his cheerful presentation and fantastic playlist.

5 out of 5

Si was the best one man band we could have asked for. He was professional in all his preparation and communication leading up to our big day. We caught up regularly and he delivered exactly what was asked. Si managed to peace together and incredible first dance for us that made the evening so special for Rebecca and I. It exceeded our expectations in every way. Our guests loved the live music and Si was an absolute pleasure on the day. His skill with the loop pedal adds such a unique experience. His extensive range and catalogue of music is exactly what is needed for the perfect wedding! Would 100% recommend! Thanks again. Paul & Rebecca.

5 out of 5

Absolutely perfect took the time to prepare in advance sent me recordings to make sure it was what I wanted and on the day he was professional punctual and brilliant I couldn't of asked for anymore I would definitely recommend Si for any and all events and occasions I if I ever need a musician again I will be going straight to him. 5 stars but only cos they don't go any higher!!

We booked Si and his band for our wedding in Spain and it was the best decision we could have made for our party and guests. The band's administrator, was a pleasure to work with from the start. He met with us in London to discuss our tastes and the atmosphere we were seeking and seemed to accommodate our every request. Flying them out from London to Spain could have been complicated but the band's easygoing nature and professionalism made this simple and hassle-free. And then the party. This band rocks! We wanted a rock/pop party and we got it in spades! Nobody left the dancefloor while the band was on and when they agreed to continue playing for another hour the whole place went nuts! It was the best dance party and rock show any wedding could ask for and if you're looking for great guys who can read a crowd and give them EXACTLY what they want, stop your search and book Si and his band. You will not regret it.

Just wanted to say a big thanks to you and the band for an exceptional performance on Friday evening. I think my favourite bit was when I joined in for 'Livin on a Prayer', really enjoyed the first hour and fantastic last half hour at the end of the night . Good times all round! Everyone loved it.

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Si's Song list

TYPICAL LIVE LOOPS SET:

Stuck in the Middle with You - Stealers' Wheel

Everybody Wants to Rule the World - Tears for Fears

Ho Hey - Lumineers

Ritide - Vance Joy

Budapest - George Ezra

Free Fallin' - Tom Petty

I Will Wait - Mumford and Sons

Sit Down - James

Can't Stop The Feeling - Justin Timberlake

Shape of You - Ed Sheeran

Wonderwall - Oasis

Tennessee Whiskey - Chris Stapleton

Dreams - Fleetwood Mac

Blinding Lights - The Weeknd

Paradise - George Ezra

Shake it Off - Taylor Swift

Hey Ya - Outkast

Bittersweet Symphony - The Verve

Parklife - Blur

Jump - Van Halen

Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd

All Summer Long - Kid Rock

Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac

You Can Call Me Al - Paul Simon

Praise You - Fatboy Slim

Mr Brightside - The Killers

With or Without You - U2

Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran

Don't Look Back in Anger - Oasis

REPERTOIRE:

Save Tonight - Eagle Eye Cherry

7 Nation Army - The White Stripes

Love Will Tear Us Apart - Joy Division

Daft Punk is Playing at My House - LCD Soundsystem

Someone Great - LCD Soundsystem

You Got the Love - Florence and The Machine

Turn Around - Phats and Small

Try! - John Mayer

Message in a Bottle - The Police

Fly Away - Lenny Kravitz

Wagon Wheel - Darius Rucker

Low Rider - War

Kids - MGMT

Wake Me Up - Avicii

What's Up? - 4 Non Blondes

Keep on Movin' - 5ive

Super Duper Love - Joss Stone

Girls & Boys - Blur

Clocks - Coldplay

I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor

Stand By Me - Ben E King / John Lennon

Counting Stars - One Republic

In Between Days - The Cure

Learn to Fly - Foo Fighters

Crazy - Gnarls Barclay

Mardy Bum - Arctic Monkeys

Twist and Shout - The Beatles

La Bamba - Ritchie Valens

Live Forever - Oasis

Weather With You - Crowded House

Yellow - Coldplay

Valerie - Amy Winehouse/The Zutons

She's Electric - Oasis

Times Like These - Foo Fighters

Little Lion Man - Mumford and Sons

I'll Be There for You (Friends) - The Rembrandts

A Little Respect - Wheatus

I Wish - Stevie Wonder

Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder

Africa - Toto

Supply The Love - Toto / Silk

I Was Made for Lovin' You - Kiss / Oliver Heldens and Nile Rodgers

Teenage Dirtbang - Wheatus

Tender - Blur

Brimful of Asha - Cornershop

Get Lucky - Daft Punk

Sex on Fire - Kings of Leon

Rather Be - Clean Bandit

I Believe in a Thing Called Love - The Darkness

Summer of 69 - Bryan Adams

Everlong - Foo Fighters

Last Nite - The Strokes

Don't Stop Me Now - Queen

Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen

Chelsea Dagger - The Fratellis

Somebody Told Me - The Killers

I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor - Arctic Monkeys

Dakota - Stereophonics

Place Your Hands - Reef

Livin' on a Prayer - Bon Jovi

Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand

Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns n Roses

Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen

Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana

Rock n Roll - Led Zeppelin

All the Small Things - Blink 182

Suspicious Minds - Elvis Presley

Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles

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

Shut Up and Dance - Walk The Moon

You Really Got Me - The Kinks

Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison

I Got You (I Feel Good) - James Brown

Respect - Aretha Franklin

Treasure - Bruno Mars

Superstition - Stevie Wonder

Happy - Pharrell

Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars

Johnny B Goode - Chuck Berry / Marty McFly

Proud Mary - Tina Turner / Creedence Clearwater Revival

Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond

Hey Jude - The Beatles

Lonely Boy - The Black Keys

I'm a Believer - The Monkees / Smash Mouth

Take On Me - A-ha

Together in Electric Dreams - Phil Oakey and Giorgio Moroder

Alright Now - Free

Use Somebody - Kings of Leon

Song 2 - Blur

Footloose - Kenny Loggins

Champagne Supernova - Oasis

All These Things I have Done - The Killers

Should I Stay or Should I Go - The Clash

Breakfast at Tiffany's - Deep Blue Something

Breakfast in America - Supertramp

The Logical Song - Supertramp

Baby When You're Gone - Bryan Adams

Everything I Do (I Do It for You) - Bryan Adams

Maggie May - Rod Stewart

Lightning Bolt - Jake Bugg

Dry The Rain - The Beta Band

American Boy - Estelle

New York, I Love You But You're Bringing Me Down - LCD Soundsystem

Last Christmas - Wham!

Merry Xmas (War is Over) - John Lennon

Lonely This Christmas - Mud

Just Like Christmas - Low

River - Joni Mitchell

Merry Xmas Everybody - Slade

God Only Knows - The Beach Boys

Give a Little Bit - Supertramp

Best of You - Foo Fighters

Starman - David Bowie

Don't Speak - No Doubt

Loser - Beck

Oasis - She's Electric

Blur - Coffee and TV

Ash - Girl From Mars

Somewhere in My Heart - Aztec Camera

Brick - Ben Folds Five

Si'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)	£265
Up to 1 hour	£450
Up to 2 hours	£564
Up to 3 hours	£645

Afternoon and evening

1 hour performance in the afternoon plus 2 hours of live music in the evening

£719

Guitar and Cajon duo

Add a cajon player (a sit-on box that sounds like a drum kit, only quieter and more portable!) to Si's acoustic guitar and vocals to form an acoustic duo

£905

Full Band Performance

Full band performances featuring Si alongside a live bassist and drummer.

£1695

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

My high energy performances, my versatile (and high-reaching!) voice, the way I work with a loop pedal to create the sound of a band from just one person and how easy I am to work with.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Too many to name - I play well over 100 gigs per year! But a select few include: Came House, Dorset Bury Court Barn, Surrey Northbrook Park, Farnham Southdowns Manor, Petersfield The Hare's Field Bowerchalke Barn, Wiltshire Upwaltham Barn, Upwaltham Testers, West Sussex Ufton Court, Reading Channels Estate, Essex The Bell Inn, Ticehurst Nutfield Priory

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

I grew up during Britpop so Blur are my favourite band. My Dad was big into rock bands like Led Zeppelin and my Mum liked Motown so Diana Ross and Stevie Wonder were also big influences. I also like slightly more off the wall artists like Beck, Gomez and LCD Soundsystem as well as classic dance, pop and rock music.

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

I did a tour of France with a Supertramp tribute band, playing at such prestigious venues as The Salle Pleyel in Paris, The Zenith in Pau and many more. That was a lot of fun! Plus I did some vocal work for producer Oliver Heldens whose song I Was Made for Lovin' You features my voice and has been streamed over 35 million times on Spotify!

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

Things always change with events and I'm always happy to work with you to make sure set times fit with what's happening on the day, even if there are changes. Just let me know and we'll find a way!

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

I'm happy to provide a pre-mixed DJ service between and after my sets on request. I can also do an attended DJ Service and take requests, just ask!

How much time do you need to set up?

I can set up in around 30 minutes assuming easy access to the performance area (i.e. car can be parked very near to the entrance and there aren't flights and flights of stairs to carry my heavy spears up!).

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

I have a setlist that I've refined over the years that always works well but am happy to work with you to choose the sorts of songs you'd like me to sing at your event, too.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

I have all the PA and lighting equipment required for all venues. I can even play totally acoustically (no power, no microphones, no speakers) if required!

Can you learn song requests before the event?

I'm happy to learn a special request or first dance for you providing I can make it work with my instrumentation - I might even already know it!

Musicianship

Genres:

Acoustic, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Folk, Country, Folk rock, Blues, Experimental, Originals, Pop, Covers, Funk, Funk rock, Karaoke, Motown, Soul, Vintage, Rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Glam rock, Hard rock, Indie, Pop rock, Progressive rock, Punk rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Christmas, Musical theatre, Film / TV music, Electronic, EDM, Garage, House, Ibiza club

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Instruments:

Singing guitarist, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Singer, Electric guitar, Producer, Singer (tenor)

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Event types:

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

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Other skills:

Audio engineer, Arranger, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, Songwriter, Sound technician, Drum technician, Transcription, Ableton Live, Fluent improviser, Live looping, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Singing teaching, Composition teaching, Orchestrator

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