Hire Will Collier | Guitarist in Hastings

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From£300

1 hour

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Do I Ever Cross Your Mind

Don't Think Twice It's Alright

Harvest Moon

About Will

Laid back guitar and velvety singing. Perfect for drinks receptions, ceremonies, restaurants and laid-back evening events. Country folk pop.

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Guitarist

Hastings

Public liability insurance of £10 million

Will is a skilled guitarist and singer with an enjoyably varied repertoire. Ranging from country and folk classics to pop / rock with a little jazz thrown in. He also has vast experience as a sideman and his performances with the likes of Bobby McFerrin, Ed Sheeran, Jamie Cullum, Imogen Heap and Robbie Williams have informed his wide-ranging solo act. Whether strumming your favourite pop songs, or playing country finger style, or flat-picked folk, his velvety voice and chilled out vibes will draw you in. Perfect for wedding drinks receptions, ceremonies, restaurants and laid back evening events.

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Will's Reviews

5 out of 5

Will's voice is so beautiful

5 out of 5

Mesmerising, and yet, so understated and cool.

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Will's Song list

Empty - Ray Lamontagne

The Cave - Mumford and Sons

Perfect - Ed Sheeran

Lazy Song - Bruno Mars

I'm Yours - Jason Mraz

Better together - Jack Johnson

Lovely Day - Bill Withers

Candy - Paulo Nutini

How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You -James Taylor

Graceland - Paul Simon

Harvest Moon - Nei Young

You Can Call Me Al - Paul Simon

The Boy in the Bubble - Paul Simon

Hey Jude - Beatles

Norwegian Wood - Beatles

You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go - Bob Dylan

I Can See Clearly Now - Johnny Nash

Witchita Lineman - Gen Campbell

Moondance - Van Morrison

Freight Train - Elizabeth Cotton

For No One - Beatles

Take Me To The River - Al Green

Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash

Do I Ever Cross Your Mind - Dolly Parton

Don't Think Twice It's Alright - Bob Dylan

On The Road Again - Willie Nelson

I'll See You In My Dreams - Diana Krall

House of the Rising Sun - The Animals

Keep on the Sunny Side - Carter Family

You Are My Sunshine - Johnny Cash

Take Me Home, Country Roads - John Denver

Me And Paul - Willie Nelson

Will's Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£250
Up to 1 hour	£300
Up to 2 hours	£330
Up to 3 hours	£380

Wedding ceremony

This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.

£500

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Laid back vibes.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Hackney Empire, Royal Festival Hall, Shepherd's Bush Empire.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

I know it's a cliche, but I'm a big fan of the Beatles! Also Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Bruno Mars, Bill Withers.

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

I performed on Peter Crouch's Year Late Euros!

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

I will always try my best to be flexible to 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. I can offer Spotify playlist played through a PA system during breaks.

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 system has been set up I can provide free playlist service to help set up the atmosphere.

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

My set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works bestir the occasion. However, I'm 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 I do.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

If a song isn't included in my song list there may still be a chance I already know it. If there is a special song you'd like me to learn I am usually more than happy to do this for you!

Musicianship

Genres:

Acoustic, Folk, Bluegrass, Country, Jazz, Pop, Americana, Rock, Christmas

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Instruments:

Guitar, Singing guitarist

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Event types:

Wedding, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event

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Other skills:

Arranger, Composer, Songwriter, Orchestrator, Transcription, Accompanist, Fluent improviser, Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching, Composition teaching, Theory teaching

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