Hire Tom Poggi | Guitarist in Manchester

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About Tom

Guitarist, vocalist, pianist and kazooist.

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Guitarist

Manchester

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Hi! My name is Tom Poggi and I am a Manchester-based artist with roots in Eritrea and Italy; who performs jazz, pop, Latin, RnB, rock, folk, funk, and blues (I can also do Christmas and classical music). With this musical versatility and expansive knowledge of music as a whole, I have gained many years of touring experience as a guitarist, vocalist, and pianist. Hire me for your next event and you won't regret it. I look forward to working with you.

Tom

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5 out of 5

Tom had been great from our very first messages. I told him my vision, which was a festival themed wedding and he really helped pull this off with his partner Nat. Tom was brilliant at communicating, asking me questions and learning new songs for us. They really brought a great energy to the wedding and I honestly couldn't have asked for anyone better. Their pricing was great and they were setting up well before their act started. All I heard were compliments from my guests and they made me feel at ease. I cannot thank Tom and Nathan enough.

Reply from Tom

8 days ago

Thanks so much for this amazing review, Evie! This means the world. I am smiling reading this. Thank you for all your support, and thank you to your family for being so kind to us.

Beautiful voice, beautiful soul

Such a talented musician and just one of the loveliest people I have ever had the pleasure to meet.

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Tom's Prices

Last updated: 2026

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Duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£50
Up to 1 hour	£160
Up to 2 hours	£250
Up to 3 hours	£350

General Package For All Events (Pub/Club/Birthdays/Special) 2 hours

General Flexible Package (Solo) This package is fully flexible and can be tailored to suit your individual needs. I'll happily take song requests and work with any themes, ideas, or special moments you have in mind. One of my greatest strengths as a performer is my versatility. Over many years, I have performed music from a wide range of genres and cultures, including songs in different languages. If there's something special you'd like included, feel free to ask. If it's new to me, I'll learn it especially for your event. This package includes: - A personal consultation by telephone to discuss your plans and musical preferences. - Choice of relaxed, intimate acoustic sets or high-energy live performance sets. - 1 x Multi-Instrumentalist (Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Sample Pad, Stompbox, Handheld Percussion, and Live Looping). - 2 x 45-minute sets or 2 x 60-minute sets. - Professional PA system suitable for small to large indoor venues and outdoor events. - Stage lighting. - DJ-style playlist service before, between, and after live sets. - PAT-tested equipment. - Public Liability Insurance.

£287.50

Wedding Solo (Acoustic)2 hours

My package includes: - Select between elegant and romantic sets OR high-energy sets with live instruments - 1x Multi-instrumentalist (Vocals / Acoustic Guitar / Piano / Sample Pad / Stompbox / Handheld Percussion / Live Looping - 2 x 45 minutes or 2 x 1 hour sets - Professional PA (for small to large indoor venues or outdoors) - Stage lighting - DJ service of pre-mixed playlists around the live sets - PAT-certified equipment and Public Liability Insurance

£312.50

Wedding (Solo) - Upbeat Party Package 2 hours

My package includes: - High-energy sets with backing tracks and live instruments - 1x Multi-instrumentalist (Vocals / Backing Tracks / Electric Guitar / Piano / Sample Pad / Stompbox / Handheld Percussion / Live Looping - 2 x 45 minutes or 2 x 1 hour sets - Professional PA (for small to large indoor venues or outdoors) - Stage lighting - DJ service of pre-mixed playlists around the live sets - PAT-certified equipment and Public Liability Insurance

£375

Wedding (Duo) - Acoustic 2 hours

Our package includes: - Select between elegant and romantic sets OR high-energy sets with live instruments - Male and female performers - 2x Multi-instrumentalist (Vocals / Acoustic Guitar / Piano / Sample Pad / Stompbox / Handheld Percussion / Live Looping - 2 x 45 minutes or 2 x 1 hour sets - Professional PA (for small to large indoor venues or outdoors) - Stage lighting - DJ service of pre-mixed playlists around the live sets - PAT-certified equipment and Public Liability Insurance

£625

Wedding Party Package - Duo2 hours

Our package includes - High-energy sets with backing tracks and live instruments - Female and male performers - 2x Multi-instrumentalist (Vocals / Backing Tracks / Electric Guitar / Piano / Sample Pad / Stompbox / Handheld Percussion / Live Looping - 2 x 45 minutes or 2 x 1 hour sets - Professional PA (for small to large indoor venues or outdoors) - Stage lighting - DJ service of pre-mixed playlists around the live sets - PAT-certified equipment and Public Liability Insurance

£693.75

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

My versatility, playing multiple instruments, switching between genres, and learning requests in seconds! I am also a very excitable performer - I love to play and entertain, and I am always smiling or laughing when I am being musical.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

- Royal Albert Hall - Albert Hall - AO Arenas - Cruise Ships - Stoller Hall - Bridgewater Hall

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

I have been playing music and listening to music for my whole life. I love so many styles - I can't possibly tell you this in 360 words. If you book me, I can talk to you about any musical style!

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

Royal Albert Hall - this was an amazing opportunity. I performed original music there when I was working as a session keyboard player.

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 this can certainly be accommodated.

How much time do you need to set up?

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

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

My set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests dance and have an amazing time. However, I'm definitely happy to chat through and make sure I find what works for your event

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, absolutely! I bring my PA system. I can also play guitar, piano and cajon.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

If a song isn't included in my song list there may still be a chance we already know it. If you'd like me to learn a particular song, I am happy to do this for you.

Musicianship

Genres:

Pop, Classical, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Electronic, Ambient, Film / TV music, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Folk, Country, Folk rock, Traditional English folk, Traditional Irish folk, Jazz, Blues, Cabaret, Dixieland, Gypsy jazz, Jazz fusion, Latin jazz, Modern jazz, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Ragtime, Swing, Barbershop, Avant garde, Easy listening, Experimental, Light music, Noise music, Originals, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Americana, Covers, Disco, Funk, Funk rock, Hip Hop, Karaoke, Motown, R&B, Soul, Top 40, Tribute, Vintage, Rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Glam rock, Hard rock, Hardcore, Heavy metal, Indie, Pop rock, Post rock, Power rock, Progressive rock, Punk rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Synth rock, African music, Afrobeat, Bossa nova, Brazilian music, Caribbean music, Cuban music, French music, Spanish music, Samba, Italian music, Latin, Reggae, Ska, Tango, Salsa

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Instruments:

Guitar, Piano, Classical guitar, Keyboard, Electric guitar, Singing guitarist, Singing pianist, Cajon

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Event types:

Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, 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, Virtual event

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Other skills:

Arranger, Composer, Lyricist, Songwriter, Transcription, Musical comedy, Fluent improviser, Perfect pitch, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Composition teaching, Community music worker, Accompanist

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