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Fingerstyle Guitarist and Singer Smooth relaxed style featuring Blues Swing Jazz Ragtime Country and Folk

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Holmfirth

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Fingerstyle Guitarist and Singer with smooth relaxed style. Tim's guitar playing is in the style of Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, Buster B Jones and Tommy Emmanuel and with smooth vocals offers covers of Blues, Jazz, Swing, Country and Folk Tunes and Songs. Ideal for Bars, Restaurants, Hotels and Weddings. Tim's guitar playing is in the style of Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, Buster B Jones and Tommy Emmanuel and with smooth vocals offers covers of Blues, Jazz, Swing, Country and Folk Tunes and Songs. Ideal for Bars, Restaurants, Hotels and Weddings.

Tim

5 out of 5

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5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Tim's Reviews

5 out of 5

Tim was fantastic. From the beginning, he was great with communication and allowed me to choose songs from his set list. He arrived in good time, set himself up efficiently and entertained the crowd for two sets. Tim was just what we were looking for; background music with fingerpicking style and certainly no thrashing! I would highly recommend Tim and would book him again. Thanks so much!

Reply from Tim

3 days ago

Thanks so much for taking time to write this review. It was a pleasure to meet and play for you. I'm so pleased it met your requirements. Your guests were very generous with their kind comments. Performing for such an accomplished professional musician could have been intimidating!!! But you made it a pleasure. Thank you.

5 out of 5

Tim is a highly accomplished musician who performed the perfect mix of background music for our anniversary party. I would strongly recommend Tim for any private function.

Reply from Tim

1 year ago

Thanks so much for taking the time to post this review, it's greatly appreciated. It was a pleasure to be a part of your celebration and congratulations once again on your anniversary.

Tim Pavitt was fantastic! He played at The Butchers Arms and I can't recommend him enough. Everyone loved his music and I can't wait to have him play again! Georgina Royds (Live Music at The Butchers Arms, Hepworth) 10/10

Thank you for performing yesterday Tim, you were fantastic. It was great to have such a talented musician! The Farmers Arms, Holmfirth 10/10

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Tim's Song list

Tunes

Title Composer / Arranged By

Drive In Jerry Reed

Ragpickin' Richard Saslow

Coney Island Cakewalk Richard Saslow

Jiffy Jam Jerry Reed

Baby's Coming Home Jerry Reed

Goofy Harry Sacksioni

Nashtownville Jerry Reed

Cannonball Rag Kennedy Jones / Merle Travis

Blue Moon Rogers & Hart / Tommy Emmanuel

Charade Henry Mancini / Chet Atkins

A Walk in the Park Buster B Jones

Song For Kathy Marcel Dadi

Stringing The Blues Michael Fix

Struttin' Jerry Reed / Tommy Emmanuel

Happy Again Chet Atkins

Smokey Mountain Lullaby Chet Atkins / Tommy Emmanuel

Limehouse Blues Braham & Furber / Tommy Emmanuel

Naked Ladies Electric Ragtime Michael Chapman

Windy & Warm John D Loudermilk

Chaplin in New Shoes Bourdleaux Bryant / Chet Atkins

Bare Necessities Terry Gilkyson / David Niskin

Mister Sandman Pat Ballard / Chet Atkins

Tune For Ted Tim Pavitt

Winter Walkin' Jerry Reed

Ain't Misbehavin' Fats Waller / Pat Donohue

Anything Goes Cole Porter / Tim Pavitt

After You've Gone Turner Layton / Paul Yandell

Mississippi Blues William Brown

Fishbeard Sunset Michael Chapman

I'd Like to Teach the World To Sing Cook & Greenaway

The Mountains of Illinois Chet Atkins& Pat Bergeson

Waltz for One Buster B Jones

Mister Guitar Tommy Emmanuel

First Rule Of Thumb Brent Mason

Somewhere Only We Know Keane

Songs

Title Composer / Arranged By

Sittin' On Top Of The World Walter Vinson / Tim Pavitt

Deep River Blues Delmore Brothers / Doc Watson

Sporting Life Blues Brownie McGhee

I'll See You in My Dreams Isham Jones / Chet Atkins

Trouble in Mind Richard Jones

One Time Thing Michael Chapman

You Say Michael Chapman

Among the Trees Michael Chapman

Postcards of Scarborough Michael Chapman

Rabbit Hills Michael Chapman

Kodak Ghosts Michael Chapman

No Song to Sing Michael Chapman

No One Left To Care Michael Chapman

March Rain Michael Chapman

Guitar Rag Merle Travis / Tommy Emmanuel

A Thing Called Love Jerry Reed

Trying Stuff On Jerry Reed

You Can Love Yourself Keb Mo

Winnie's Rag Ralph McTell

Streets of London Ralph McTell

All I Ever Need is You Holiday & Reeves / Jerry Reed

So Far Away Dire Straits

Why Worry Dire Straits

Fat Gal Merle Travis / Thom Bresh

Singing in the Rain Freed & Brown / John Martyn

May You Never John Martyn

I Think She Only Loves Me For.... Paul Overstreet

The Glory of Love Billy Hill

Where the Blue of the Night..... Turk & Ahlert

Ain't No Pleasing You Chas &Dave

One Of Them Days Chas & Dave

Smile Charlie Chaplin

A Simple Twist of Fate Bob Dylan

I'm In The Mood For Love McHugh & Fields / Tim Pavitt

Budapest George Ezra

Have You Ever Seen he Rain John Fogerty

Autumn Leaves John Mercer

You Send Me Sam Cooke

Sylvia's Mother Dr Hook

These Days Jackson Browne

Kathy's Song Paul Simon

A Most Peculiar Man Simon & Garfunkel

Travellin' Light Tipper and Bennet

One Day Like This Elbow

Tim'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)	£93.75
Up to 1 hour	£200
Up to 2 hours	£250
Up to 3 hours	£375

Wedding Guest Arrivals 1 hour 30 minutes

A welcoming smooth relaxed mix of Blues/ Jazz/ Swing/ Country and Folk as guests arrive for your special day.

£250

Private Party/Celebration2 hours

Smooth, laid back Blues /Jazz /Swing / Country / Folk music to enhance your event. Professional and PAT tested PA system provided.

£312.50

Wedding Guest Arrival/ Ceremony /Reception 2 hours

Music whilst guests arrive Music during ceremony Music post ceremony drinks Reception

£375

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

I offer a relaxed and soft background to any event. Clients love that atmosphere I create and is perfect for most intimate settings and events.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Many local bars and pubs in Yorkshire, Barnsley Live, Sheffield bars and pubs. Bolton Castle

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Merle Travis, Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, Buster B Jones and Tommy Emanuel are my main source of inspiration

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

Barnsley Live, Marsden Mechanics, Chapel Allerton Festival HMV

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

I can be as flexible as possible, just let me know the new arrangements as soon as possible. If there is an overlap with another booking we will inform you immediately.

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

There is an option to link a phone to the PA system I can set this up in advance, this would need to be arranged in advance. We can also prepare in advance a music file to play a list you provide. This will be only available between my sets and max of an hour afterwards for a fee, tba.

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually only need 30 minutes, but like to arrive an hour before to make sure everything can be set up, sound checked smoothly.

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

I am happy to chat if there is a particular song you desire for me to play that is not on my repertoire, I would be able to perform this, subject to what it is and the time I have to practice for you. I am more than happy for you to request particular songs from my list that you want me to play.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, I just need a mains supply 13 amp socket to plug into, an armless chair, and people to play to!

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Depending upon time and the type of song, I can look at learning a song for you, there is a fee of £50 for this to take into account rehearsal time.

Musicianship

Genres:

Acoustic, Blues, Folk, Jazz, Ragtime, Swing, Easy listening, Light music, Film / TV music, 1930s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Country

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Instruments:

Singing guitarist, Guitar

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