Hire Will James | Singer in South Shields

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Will James - Showreel 2022

Free Fallin' (Tom Petty Cover)- Will James, Hannah Rose Davies & Shanice Stevens

Business- Catfish and the Bottlemen (Acoustic Cover)

About Will

Acoustic Covers, Live Loops and mashups!

Singer

South Shields

I've been playing live shows for over five years regularly, I have played in music venues, pubs, bars, private parties, weddings, charity events, busking and have experience in music production. I play acoustic covers, live looping and I am always working on original music to add into the mix as well. I take requests as well so if your event/venue has favourites I can learn them.

Will's Reviews

Will sang at my daughter’s birthday garden party. A neighbour asked a few days later if it was me that had been playing music. I apologised if it had been too loud. she wasn’t complaining, she wanted to tell me it sounded amazing. That was Will! A great performer and a true professional 😊

Top lad, sound geeza. Really on top of what hes doing a very professional!

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Will's Song list

Folsom Prison Blues- Johnny Cash

Hey Ya (loop acoustic)- OutKast

Cocoon- Catfish and the Bottlemen

Superstition (loop)- Stevie Wonder

Happier Without Me (Happier/Stay with me Mashup)- Ed Sheeran/Sam Smith

Seven Nation Army/Sweet Dreams (loop mashup)- The White Stripes/ Eurythmics

Not Nineteen Forever- The Courteeners

Pumped Up Kicks (loop)- Foster the People

7- Catfish and the Bottlemen

Hurt- Johnny Cash

You Shook Me All Night Long (acoustic)- ACDC

Chasing Cars (loop)- Snow Patrol

Free Fallin (loop)- Tom Petty

Can't Help Falling In Love With You- Elvis

Word Up! (loop)- Cameo

Brown Eyed Girl (acoustic)- Van Morrison

Whistle For the Choir (acoustic)- The Fratellis

Knockin on Heavens Door (loop)- Bob Dylan

Danger Zone (acoustic)- Kenny Loggins

She Drives Me Crazy (acoustic loop)- Fine Young Cannibals

Yellow (acoustic)- Coldplay

Wagon Wheel- Old Crow Medicine Show

JCB (loop)- Nizlopi

Praise You (loop)- Fatboy Slim

Wicked Games/No Diggity (acoustic mashup)- Chris Isaak/Blackstreet

Lonely Boy (acoustic)- The Black Keys

Lovely Day- Bill Withers

If I ain't got you (Loop)- Alicia Keys

Will We Talk (Loop) - Sam Fender

Watermelon Sugar - Harry Styles

Ghost (Loop) - Justin Bieber

Holy (loop) - Justin Bieber

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)	£80
Up to 1 hour	£150
Up to 2 hours	£280
Up to 3 hours	£500

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

I have been told that I have good 'patter' with the audience. I like to vibe out and have a little dance while I'm playing, I want my gigs to be relaxed and fun for everyone, including myself.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Loads of pubs around the North East where I live now and a few places in the Midlands and Birmingham where I lived a few years ago.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Carl Wockner is one of the best live loopers going and his particular sound is one I want to try and replicate.

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

I don't know about high profile, but I did play a friends wedding which was really special for me. Glad to share in her special day and everyone had a great time.

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

I try to be as flexible as possible, if the timings of the day change I can work to suit your needs. As long as you keep me informed wherever possible, I can change to suit the situation.

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

I can curate a playlist (with the input of the client) to play between sets. I also have the contact information for other acts including DJs who could offer their services if required- I can also extend my own set to run longer if needed for an additional fee (negotiable depending on time)

How much time do you need to set up?

I can be set up and soundcheck my own kit in around half an hour, but I like to arrive 1.5 hours in advance to give plenty of time.

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

I can learn songs in advance so if you have any requests I can add them to the list, you can also choose to exclude any songs you might not like to hear (if you don't like cheesy songs).

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, I have all my own performing kit. I have my own portable sound-system suitable for most venues and I have a contact for the hire of larger systems if needed (can arrange costs with client during consultation)

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

If a song isn't included in my setlist on this page, there is a chance that I already know it as I've been jamming for a long time. However, if there are any specific requests, I can add them to the list and learn them in time for the event- let me know as soon as possible though so I have time to do a good job.

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