Tom Cayton

I love playing music, engaging with the crowd and having a laugh with performances. I do a bit of everything, rock, pop, punk, acoustic, covers, mash-ups, originals, and covers all decades from the last 60 years. Having played guitar for over 20 years now, I've got plenty of performing experience and I've played in venues of all sizes. I've also got a degree in music from the University of Chichester, where I got plenty more performing experience. I've enjoyed playing small shows, just myself and the crowd singing along and I've played shows with artists like Beans On Toast in packed venues. I also play with two bands, one as a lead guitarist and backing vocals and the other as the frontman playing lead guitar and singing lead vocals. I play acoustic guitar and electric guitar and have a plethora of pedals, amps and gear for all occasions. I also play mandolin and ukulele so if you want to hear something different, I'd be happy to give it a go. I'm most at home playing on my trusty ovation acoustic guitar with my unique, percussive guitar style, inspired by Newton Faulkner, Ben Howard, John Mayer, Jon Gomm and other incredible guitarists. I take this style and use it to perform popular songs suitable for any event including parties and weddings. I have a full-time job as a software developer but music is one of my passions and performing is a hobby of mine so I've joined Encore with the hope of getting more bookings and doing more of what I love.