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About Tom Korni

The #1 One Man Band! I've played 400+ events including weddings, corporate+ more! WOW your guests with something they've never seen before!
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'Tom Korni is a solo musician unlike you've ever seen before! Armed with a guitar, drums and his killer voice, Tom is capable of recreating all of your favourite tunes, from the early 60s all the way to modern day classics.' Hi, thanks for dropping by and looking at my profile! I began my music career in the streets of Cambridge in 2012, busking, earning some pocket money, and honing my skills. This soon snowballed in getting my first booking at a wedding at just 14! I have since been a full time musician, playing at every event imaginable. From house parties to festivals, charity events to corporate, pubs and clubs to sold out shows in theatres. I've definitely done it all! If you decide to book me, you can rest assured that you are in very capable hands. My act is very different from most solo acts I've seen. I do not use loop pedals, and instead use foot DRUMS that I hit with my feet, just like a drum kit, while simultaneously playing GUITAR. I have a really cool guitar pedal that changes part of the guitar signal by dropping it down an octave, making it sound just like a BASS GUITAR. This alters the way I have to play the guitar drastically, and means I need to learn the bass parts too! I don't make it easy for myself do I? As well as that, I SING all at the same time. I try and sing as much like the original as possible. I've developed quite a good Liam Gallagher, Morrisey, John Lennon voice over the years. I am currently waiting for a guitar pedal to arrive that will also give me the ability to have synthesizers and pads, all controlled by me in real time. This will make my sound even more full! I am forever building on my sound, and evolving it to do as many things as possible, so I can entertain any audience life throws at me. It's a life long passion, and performing not only gives me a chance to show case what I do, but allows me to carry on doing what I love. Being full time, I am booked up all year through, but I have been known to do very last minute gigs, like in 2013 when I was called up by the camp site for Formula 1 in Silverstone, who had their band drop out last minute. They had a whole camp site of people who were promised entertainment, but now had nothing. They called me and I had about 2 hours to sort myself, pack everything into the car, and get there. We all ended up having an amazing night. The atmosphere was electric, and I was rebooked to play there for the F1 the following year, as well as the 'Moto GP' and 'Classics' racing events they held the following months.

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Tom Korni's Reviews

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Isobel W
4 months ago
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5 out of 5

Tom was fantastic. He worked around our day and what we wanted. He listened to the types of music we like and what would work for us. My friends and family thought he was great and he really made our wedding. Great if you don’t want a big band but live live music! Thanks Tom!

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Tina B
10 months ago
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5 out of 5

We booked Tom for our wedding and his performance was outstanding. We were all totally blown away by his talent and performance. Tom entertained us and our guests and somehow managed to produce a playlist that appealed to all. I would not hesitate to recommend Tom.

Reply from Tom Korni
10 months ago

Thanks Tina! Really appreciate the kind words from yourself and your guests.

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Mike M
1 year ago, for a Private event in Fowlmere
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5 out of 5

Tom Korni played at our garden party on the 13th of August 2022 to over 100 people of mixed ages ,without question the party turned into more like a festival ! due to Toms ability to light up the occasion playing a mixed bag of new and old songs. Tom impressed all our quests with the sound he creates due to the skill he has in multi-tasking in the instruments he plays. Without doubt Tom is our first choice in past and future gatherings !!

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Dawn B
1 year ago, for a Charity event in Ampthill Rd
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5 out of 5

On 16th July we were very fortunate for the second time to have Tom perform at our functions. The first my birthday and this a charity fund raising evening at the white hart in maulden Well once again its a full 10 out of 10 66 guests of mixed ages enjoying your repertoire Thanks again we look forward to seeing you soon Dawn

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Tom Korni's Song list

Valerie – Amy Winehouse
Watermelon Sugar – Harry Styles
Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson, Bruno Mars
Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke
Sex On Fire - Kings Of Leon
Is This Love? – Bob Marley
Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol
I Will Wait - Mumford and Sons
I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
Maggy May - Rod Stewart
Mama Mia! - ABBA
Obviously, It’s All About You medley – McFly
5 Colours In Here Hair – McFly
Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) – The Proclaimers
You've Got A Friend In Me - Randy Newman
Alice – Smokey
Day Dream Believer, I’m a Believer, last train to Clarksville Medley – The Monkees
The A-team – Ed Sheeran
Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen
Killer Queen – Queen
Now I’m Here – Queen
You’re My Best Friend – Queen
Fat Bottomed Girls - Queen
New Kid In Town – Eagles
Love Will Keep Us Alive – Eagles
Life In The Fast Lane – Eagles
Pretty Woman – Roy Orbison
Purple Haze, Hey Joe Medley - Jimi Hendrix
Brown Sugar – The Rolling Stones
Angie – The Rolling Stones
Brown Sugar - The Rolling Stones
Space Oddity - David Bowie
Changes – David Bowie
Life On Mars – David Bowie
Stairway To Heaven – Led Zeppelin
Romeo and Juliet – Dire Straits
Money For Nothing – Dire Straits
I Believe In A Thing Called Love – The Darkness
Everlong – Foo Fighters
In Bloom – Nirvana
The Man Who Sold The World – Nirvana (MTV)
Black Hole Sun – Audioslave
War Pigs - Black Sabbath
Paranoid - Black Sabbath
Enter Sandman - Metallica
Nothing Else Matters - Metallica
Through Glass – Stone Sour
Bother - Stone Sour
Fire and Rain - James Taylor
Tears In Heaven – Eric Clapton
Rocket Man – Elton John
Your Song - Elton John
Funky Town – Lips Inc
Angels – Robbie Williams/Sammy Davis Jr
Mr Bo Jangles - Robbie Williams
Sexed Up – Robbie Williams
Come Undone – Robbie Williams
Somebody That I Used To Know – Gotye
Know I’m Not The Only One – Sam Smith
You’re Beautiful – James Blunt
Dreams – Fleetwood Mac
Salad Days – Mac Demarco
Losing My Religion – R.E.M.
Everybody Hurts – R.E.M.
This Charming Man – The Smiths
Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now – The Smiths
I Wanna Be Adored – Stone Roses
Waterfall – Stone Roses
Parklife - Blur
Yellow – Coldplay
Trouble + Parachutes – Coldplay
The Scientist – Coldplay
Paranoid Android – Radiohead
Fake Plastic Trees – Radiohead
There She Goes – The La’s
There She Goes - Babyshambles
Mr Brightside – The Killers
Chelsea Dagger – The Fratellis
Last Nite – The Strokes
Don’t Look Back Into The Sun – The Libertines
Can’t Stand Me Now - The Libertines
Arabella – Arctic Monkeys
Fluorescent Adolescent– Arctic Monkeys
Many Of Horror - Biffy Clyro
Buddy Holly – Weezer
Say It Ain’t So - Weezer
Wake Me Up When September Ends – Greenday
Good Riddance/Time Of Your Life – Greenday
Basket Case – Greenday
Otherside – Red Hot Chili Peppers
Scar Tissue – Red Hot Chili Peppers
Under The Bridge – Red Hot Chili Peppers
Californication - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Girls – The 1975
Sex - The 1975
I Always Wanna Die (Sometimes) - The 1975
Somebody Else – The 1975
I’m In Love With You – The 1975
Ghostride - Crumb
Bad Habit – Steve Lacy
Feels Like We Only Go Backwards – Tame Impala
Elephant – Tame Impala
Come Together – The Beatles
Strawberry Fields Forever - The Beatles
A Day in The Life - The Beatles
I Feel Fine - The Beatles
Hey Jude – The Beatles
I Am The Walrus – The Beatles
Get Back – The Beatles
Don’t Let Me Down – The Beatles
Something – The Beatles
While My Guitar Gently Weeps - Beatles
Imagine – John Lennon
Cold Turkey – John Lennon
Jealous Guy - John Lennon
Band On The Run – Wings
Live Forever - Oasis
Roll With It - Oasis
Wonderwall – Oasis
Don’t Look Back In Anger – Oasis
She’s Electric – Oasis
Champagne Supernova – Oasis
Cast No Shadow - Oasis
Rock ‘n’ Roll Star – Oasis
Cigarettes and Alcohol – Oasis
Supersonic - Oasis
Stand By Me – Oasis
Shine On You Crazy Diamond – Pink Floyd
Wish You Were Here – Pink Floyd
Dark Side Of The Moon (Highlights/15-20 minute version) – Pink Floyd
Fearless – Pink Floyd
Echoes – Pink Floyd
In The Flesh - Pink Floyd
Thin Ice - Pink Floyd
Another Brick In The Wall – Pink Floyd
Young Lust – Pink Floyd
Astronome Domine – Pink Floyd
Terrapin – Syd Barrett
Baby Lemonade – Syd Barrett
CHRISTMAS SONGS:
Last Christmas - Wham
Step Into Christmas - Elton John
Merry Xmas - Slade
Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee
All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey
Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday - Wizard
Wonderful Christmas Time - Paul McCartney
Fairy Tale Of New York - The Pogues
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Tom Korni's Prices

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Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£520
Up to 1 hour£562.50
Up to 2 hours£812.50
Up to 3 hours£937.50
Packages
Acoustic
If you aren't looking for a big, loud act at your wedding. Perhaps your wedding is on the smaller side, or you are looking for some early afternoon entertainment. If this is the case, then my acoustic set up is for you! With far less equipment, I can perform at your wedding with a guitar, a mic, and an amp, providing some chilled out tunes while you enjoy your special day. (Piano and DJ add-ons cannot be included in this package)
£350

Add-ons

Piano
+£70
DJ set
+£200
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

The drumming! I always have people say 'I love what you did, but I just couldn't take my eyes off your feet.' I think it is a very different thing that people aren't used to, and takes a little minute for people to understand, but when they get it they're obsessed! I put in a lot of energy when needed. I love to get people up enjoying themselves!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

I have performed at all sorts of venues, for all sorts of events. I have perfomed solo shows at The Stables, MK, The Junction, Cambridge, The Horn, St Albans. I have performed at weddings in the Troxy, London, Ashby Manor House, Rugby, The Giraffe Shed, Wales. I have played at large corporate events for companies, including 'Mundipharma'.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

I was brought up on Pink Floyd, and have even been in a Pink Floyd Tribute Band. I love the drumming of Kevin parker. I love the bass work of Jesse Brotter. David Gilmour is a huge inspiration on my guitar playing and Liam Gallagher has been one of my favourite singers since I was super young! I am obsessed with music, and listen to all sorts, constantly!

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

The most high profile performance I have played at was at Bestival 2015, where I was deemed 'Top 5 festival moments of 2015', along side Fleetwood Mac, The Chemical Brothers and Kendrick Lamar. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Five-of-our-Favourite-Festival-Moments/26492/

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

As a One Man Band, I can be really flexible, and cater to your needs, at short notice. Don't be shy to keep me in the loop, update me with any changes you would like to make ahead of time, and if something happens on the day, I will try my best to adhere to your new requirements!

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

Yes I can! I have a great sounding PA system that I can plug your phone into and play your favourite Spotify playlist, or I can become 'Spotify DJ', and keep the vibes alive, keep people up on the dancefloor while on my break. If you would like this service to continue after the show, until the venue closes, this can be provided for an additional £100.

How much time do you need to set up?

My One Man Band set up requires at least 1.5 hours before performance time. I have a lot more gear than you'd expect! I can arrive at the venue long before guests so I am already sound checked, ready to play, and playing background (spotify) music as they arrive. Just let me know! If I am just playing a guitar and singing, then it takes no time at all.

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

My set list is comprised of songs that I have learned for shows over the past 10 years, and a lot of the songs are great crowd pleasers! I am more than happy to have a chat about what songs you'd like to be included, and what you might want left out ahead of the night.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes! I have absolutely everything I need, so you don't need to worry about a thing!

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

I am always looking to learn new songs and experiment with new sounds, so I'm definitely able to learn your favourite songs! I just need 1 month in advance of the event, and can learn a song at a fee of £20 per song for rehearsal time etc.
Musicianship
Genres:
Rock, Covers, Pop, Acoustic, Vintage, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Pop rock, Hard rock, Heavy metal, Jazz, Blues, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1990s era music, Originals, Easy listening, Experimental, Folk, Rock 'n' Roll, Progressive rock, Indie
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Birthday party, Cruise, Theatre / Show, Recording session, Concert, Charity event, Corporate event, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Singing teaching, Composer, Lyricist, Songwriter, Sound technician, Producer, Instrumental teaching, Audio engineer, Actor, Fluent improviser, Accompanist
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