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The Weaver - Live Looping

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The Weaver is an exceptional upbeat solo artist who incorporates a variety of instruments and live looping into his performance
Singing guitarist
South Brent
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The Weaver (Dave) is an exceptional upbeat solo artist who incorporates a variety of instruments and live looping into his performance. He can perform traditional and modern folk from the likes of The Dubliners, The Pogues and Damien Rice, as well as pop and indie with artists such as The Lumineers, George Ezra and even Cliff Richard! Dave will often perform using a range of instruments including vocals, stompbox, acoustic guitar and live looping. He has won praise from modern day folk heroes and has featured frequently on the BBC performing original songs. As a soloist, he is ready to perform for any event, be it wedding, engagement party, birthday bash, anniversary, garden party or corporate function. Dave's set is ideal for rustic-themed countryside weddings where a summer festival vibe is a must. He has performed at some of the best-known venues across the South West including Smedmore House, The Cross Barn, Trevenna, Polhawn Fort, Holbrooke Hall. He is also available to play further afield if requested and has performed as far north as Nunsmere Hall in Cheshire.

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Tom M
1 year ago

“The legendary Harbottle & Jonas... incredible”

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Americana U
5 years ago

“Stunning songwriting and heart-rending arrangements”

The's Song list

C H I L L E D
A Case Of You - Joni Mitchell
Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
All About You – McFly
All You Need Is Love - The Beatles
Annie's Song - John Denver
Another Love - Tom Odell
Are We Alright? - Show Of Hands
Astral Weeks - Van Morrison
At Last - Etta James
Beeswing - Richard Thompson
Budapest - George Ezra
Back To Black - Amy Winehouse
Big Yellow Taxi - Joni Mitchell
Better Together - Jack Johnson
Behind Blue Eyes - The Who
Cannonball - Damien Rice
Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley
Celtic New Year - Van Morrison
Come Away With Me - Norah Jones
Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Frankie Valli
Closest Thing To Crazy - Katie Melua
Don't Think Twice It's Alright - Bob Dylan
Drift Away - Dobie Gray
Delicate - Damien Rice
Detectorists - Jonny Flynn
Falling Slowly - Once Soundtrack (Glen Hansard)
First Day Of My Life - Bright Eyes
Flowers - Mylie Cyrus
Follow The Sun - Xavier Rudd
Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley
Hard Times Of Old England - Steeleye Span
Hit the Road Jack - Ray Charles
Hear You Me - Jimmy Eat World
Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles
How Long Will I Love You - P.S. I Love You Soundtrack
House Full Of Empty Rooms - Kathryn Edwards
Human - Rag 'n' Bone Man
High and Dry – Radiohead
Have A Nice Day – Stereophonics
In Spite Of Ourselves - John Prine
I'm On Fire - Bruce Springsteen
Iris - Goo Goo Dolls
Into The Mystic - Van Morrison
Into My Arms - Nick Cave
Just Another Diamond Day - Vashti Bunyan
Just Like A Star - Corinne Bailey Rae
Kiss Me - Sixpence None the Richer
Lovefool - The Cardigans
Love You Til The End - The Pogues
Love Will Tear Us Apart - Joy Division
Landslide - Fleetwood Mac
Make You Feel My Love - Adele version
Moon Song - Karen O
Maybe Tomorrow - Stereophonics
My Girl - The Temptations
Moon River - Audrey Hepburn
Maybe I'm Amazed - Paul McCartney
Mr Bojangles - Nina Simone
Mr Brightside - The Killers
Mingulay Boat Song - Traditional
Night Swimming – R.E.M
Our Town - Iris Dement
Over The Rainbow - Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
Real Love - The Beatles
Ride On - Christy Moore
Runaway - The Corrs
Saving The Good Stuff - Richard Thompson
Sunny Afternoon - The Kinks
So Long Marianne - Leonard Cohen
Somewhere Over The Rainbow - Eva Cassidy
The Scientist - Coldplay
Streets of Arklow - Van Morrison
Still The One - Shania Twain
She's Always A Woman - Billy Joel
The Parting Glass – Traditional
The Sea - Sandy Denny
There She Is - Frank Turner
This Years Love - David Gray
To Be Alone With You - Sufjan Stevens
Underneath The Stars - Kate Rusby
Volcano - Damien Rice
Who Knows Where The Time Goes - Sandy Denny
Wild Mountain Thyme - Traditional
Why Aye Man - Mark Knopfler
We'll Meet Again - Vera Lynn
Your Song - Elton John
U P B E A T . D A N C I N G
All I Want is You - Juno
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Black Horse and The Cherry Tree - KT Tunstall
Black Velvet Band - The Dubliners
Blue Smoke - Dolly Parton
Black Betty - Ram Jam
Brim Full Of Asha - Cornershop
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
Country Roads - John Denver
Dancing In The Moonlight - Thin Lizzy
Dreaming Of You - The Coral
Dancing In The Moonlight – Toploader
Dancing in the Dark - Bruce Springsteen
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
Eight Days a Week - The Beatles
Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac
Fisherman's Blues - The Waterboys
Folsom Prison - Johnny Cash
Fog on the Tyne – Lindisfarne
Forget You - Ceelo Green
Forever Lost - Magic Numbers
Faith - George Michael
Friday I'm In Love - The Cure
Galway Girl - Steve Earle
Ho Hey - The Lumineers
Home - Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros
Hey Ya – Outkast
Heroes - David Bowie
I've Been Everywhere - Johnny Cash
I Was Made for Loving You - Kiss
I Walk The Line - Johnny Cash
I Wanna Be Like You - The Jungle Book
I Want You Back - Jackson 5
It Must Be Love – Madness
It Doesn’t Matter Anymore – Buddy Holly
I Feel Fine - The Beatles
If Ever I Stray - Frank Turner
I Will Wait - Mumford and Sons
Jolene - Dolly Parton
Little Lion Man - Mumford and Sons
Little Talks - Of Monsters and Men
Love Story - Taylor Swift
Meet Me On The Corner – Lindisfarne
New Shoes - Paulo Nutini
Never Tear Us Apart – INXS
Ooh La La - The Faces
Riptide - Vance Joy
Ring Of Fire - Johnny Cash
Stand By Me - Ben E King
Skin - Rag 'n' Bone Man
Starman - David Bowie
Smooth - Santana
Save Tonight - Eagle Eyes Cherry
Stars - Simply Red
She Moves In Her Own Way - The Kooks
Shipping Up To Boston - Dropkick Murphys
Stuck In The Middle - Stealers Wheel
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
The Bucket - Kings Of Leon
The Boatman – Levellers
There She Goes - The La's
This Is The Life - Amy Macdonald
To Love Somebody - The Bee Gees
Two Fingers - Jake Bugg
Wagonwheel - Darius Rucker
Walking On Sunshine - Katrina and The Waves
You Make My Dreams Come True - Hall & Oates
You've Got The Love - Florence and The Machine
T R A D I T I O N A L . C E L T I C
Auld Lang Syne
Black Is The Colour
Black Velvet Band
Cornwall My Home
Crow On The Cradle
Danny Boy
Dirty Old Town
Drunken Sailor
Fare Thee Well Northumberland
Fog on The Tyne
Galway Girl
Henry My Son
I'll Tell Me Ma'
Leaving Of Liverpool
Lord of The Dance
Lost Words Blessing
Louisiana
Meet Me On The Corner
Mingulay Boat Song
Molly Malone
Motherland
Now The Green Blade Riseth
Oh' Mary Don't You Weep
Quite Early Morning
Raggle Taggle Gypsy
Ride On
South Australia
Spanish Ladies
The Parting Glass
Wagonwheel
Waltzing Matilda
Whiskey In The Jar
Why Aye Man
Wild Mountain Thyme
Wild Rover
Wrecked Again
C H R I S T M A S . S O N G S
We Three Kings
While Shepherds Watched
O Come Emmanuel
O Come All Ye Faithful
Twelve Days Of Christmas
Silent Night
In The Bleak Midwinter
Once In Royal David's City
Coventry Carol
O Holy Night
I Saw Three Ships
O Little Town Of Bethlehem
River - Joni Mitchell
Hark The Herald Angels Sing
Away In a Manger
Mary's Boy Child - Boney M
Santa Baby - Eartha Kitt
Let It Snow - Martina McBride
It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas - Meredith Wilson
Winter Wonderland - Bing Crosby
I'm Dreaming Of A White Christmas - Bing Crosby
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Judy Garland
Fairytale Of New York - The Pogues
Happy Xmas War Is Over - John Lennon

The's Prices

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)£187.50
Up to 1 hour£250
Up to 2 hours£375
Up to 3 hours£500
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

The live looping element.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Too many to mention! I have played more than 1000 gigs in the past 15 years.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

The Divine Comedy, Radiohead, Christ Moore, Damien Rice, Glen Hansard.

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

Several folk festivals. The biggest audience I have performed to is 5000 people.

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

“I always try my best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let me know.”

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

“Absolutely. This is a really popular request and I offer this service for free."

How much time do you need to set up?

“I usually set up about 1 to 1.5 hours before the performance time. As soon as the PA is set up I can provide a free playlist service to help set the atmosphere and get your guests ready for the live performance!”

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

“My set list is crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests dance and have an amazing time. However, we're definitely happy to chat through and make sure we find what works for your event. ”

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

“Yes, absolutely! I am self sufficient in terms of a PA system".

Can you learn song requests before the event?

“If there is a special song you'd like me to learn I would be happy to do this for you. ”
Musicianship
Genres:
Acoustic, Christmas, Contemporary Christian, Traditional church music, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, 1920s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, 1950s era music, Folk, Folk rock, Irish rock, Country, Traditional English folk, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Bluegrass, Gypsy jazz, Blues, Easy listening, Experimental, Originals, Light music, Pop, Ambient pop, Americana, Covers, Motown, R&B, Top 40, Indie
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Event types:
Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Audio engineer, Composer, Lyricist, Orchestrator, Producer, Songwriter, Sound technician, Live looping, Instrumental teaching
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