{"id":1288,"date":"2018-09-24T14:59:09","date_gmt":"2018-09-24T13:59:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.encoremusicians.com\/?p=1288"},"modified":"2023-12-28T16:11:45","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T16:11:45","slug":"singing-guitarist-booking-guide-how-to-hire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/singing-guitarist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/","title":{"rendered":"Singing Guitarist Booking Guide \u2013 2024 Prices, Advice and FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">If your experience of singing guitarists is limited to campfires &amp; out-of-tune renditions of Wonderwall, then it\u2019s high time we introduced you to the wonderful world of <b>professional <\/b>singing guitarists!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These musicians have earned their stripes playing gigs all around the UK, ranging from weddings, to pub gigs, to <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/corporate\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"Hire Musicians for Corporate Events\">corporate<\/a> events\u2014with this comes a versatility and adaptability that is near unmatched in the musical world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>It&#8217;s no wonder singing guitarists are one of our most highly requested musician types on Encore.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re interested in booking a singing guitarist, but don\u2019t know Ed Sheeran from a bar of soap, worry not dear reader. This guide will put you through your paces\u2014by the end, you\u2019ll have all the info you need to book an amazing singing guitarist for your event!<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#Basics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Basics<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#Equipment\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipment &amp; Setup<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#Repertoire\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repertoire<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#Booking\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Booking<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_57_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69fc9ef7b567c\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69fc9ef7b567c\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69fc9ef7b567c\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/singing-guitarist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#The-Basics\" title=\"The Basics:\">The Basics:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/singing-guitarist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#What-kind-of-music-can-a-singing-guitarist-play\" title=\"What kind of music can a singing guitarist play?\">What kind of music can a singing guitarist play?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/singing-guitarist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#Will-my-singing-guitarist-use-an-acoustic-guitar-or-an-electric-guitar\" title=\"Will my singing guitarist use an acoustic guitar, or an electric guitar?\">Will my singing guitarist use an acoustic guitar, or an electric guitar?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/singing-guitarist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#Which-parts-of-my-event-should-the-singing-guitarist-play-during\" title=\"Which parts of my event should the singing guitarist play during?\">Which parts of my event should the singing guitarist play during?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/singing-guitarist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#Equipment-Setup\" title=\"Equipment &amp; Setup:\">Equipment &amp; Setup:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/singing-guitarist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#How-much-space-does-a-singing-guitarist-need\" title=\"How much space does a singing guitarist need?\">How much space does a singing guitarist need?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/singing-guitarist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#What-equipment-will-I-need-to-provide\" title=\"What equipment will I need to provide?\">What equipment will I need to provide?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/singing-guitarist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#Will-I-need-to-provide-a-PA-system\" title=\"Will I need to provide a PA system?\">Will I need to provide a PA system?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/singing-guitarist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#How-much-setup-time-does-a-singing-guitarist-need\" title=\"How much setup time does a singing guitarist need?\">How much setup time does a singing guitarist need?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/singing-guitarist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#Can-a-singing-guitarist-play-outside\" title=\"Can a singing guitarist play outside?\">Can a singing guitarist play outside?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/singing-guitarist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#How-long-will-a-singing-guitarist-play-for\" title=\"How long will a singing guitarist play for?\">How long will a singing guitarist play for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/singing-guitarist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#Should-I-provide-food\" title=\"Should I provide food?\">Should I provide food?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/singing-guitarist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#Repertoire\" title=\"Repertoire:\">Repertoire:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/singing-guitarist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#Popular-pop-requests\" title=\"Popular pop requests:\">Popular pop requests:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/singing-guitarist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#Booking\" title=\"Booking:\">Booking:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-Basics\"><\/span><b><a id=\"Basics\"><\/a>The Basics:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-kind-of-music-can-a-singing-guitarist-play\"><\/span><b>What kind of music can a singing guitarist play?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Singing guitarists have some of the largest song lists\/genre variety out there, so when we say that singing guitarists can play practically anything, we mean it! Traversing anything from Adele, to Michael Jackson, to the Beatles, singing guitarists certainly embody the phrase \u2018variety is the spice of life\u2019. They will often give their own particular flavour to covers, providing a fresh and interesting take on well-known classics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, most singing guitarists will specialise in a few genres (often those most suited to their voice and playing style), and can usually dabble in many others on request. Popular genres for singing guitarists include pop, rock, jazz &amp; folk. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re open to it, many singing guitarists are original artists in their own right, so would be more than happy to play you some of their original songs too!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1289\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1289\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-attachment-id=\"1289\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/singing-guitarist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/sarah_munro_singer-songwriter_live_at_the_pheasantry_1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Sarah_Munro_Singer-Songwriter_Live_at_The_Pheasantry_1.jpg?fit=1500%2C1000&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1500,1000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Sarah_Munro_Singer-Songwriter_Live_at_The_Pheasantry_1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Sarah_Munro_Singer-Songwriter_Live_at_The_Pheasantry_1.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Sarah_Munro_Singer-Songwriter_Live_at_The_Pheasantry_1.jpg?fit=770%2C514&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1289\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Sarah_Munro_Singer-Songwriter_Live_at_The_Pheasantry_1.jpg?resize=770%2C513&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Sarah_Munro_Singer-Songwriter_Live_at_The_Pheasantry_1\" width=\"770\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Sarah_Munro_Singer-Songwriter_Live_at_The_Pheasantry_1.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Sarah_Munro_Singer-Songwriter_Live_at_The_Pheasantry_1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Sarah_Munro_Singer-Songwriter_Live_at_The_Pheasantry_1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Sarah_Munro_Singer-Songwriter_Live_at_The_Pheasantry_1.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Sarah_Munro_Singer-Songwriter_Live_at_The_Pheasantry_1.jpg?resize=370%2C247&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Sarah_Munro_Singer-Songwriter_Live_at_The_Pheasantry_1.jpg?resize=270%2C180&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Sarah_Munro_Singer-Songwriter_Live_at_The_Pheasantry_1.jpg?resize=740%2C493&amp;ssl=1 740w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1289\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/sarahmunromusic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sarah Munro<\/a>, a very popular singing guitarist\/ukuleleist\u2014available to hire on Encore<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will-my-singing-guitarist-use-an-acoustic-guitar-or-an-electric-guitar\"><\/span><b>Will my singing guitarist use an acoustic guitar, or an electric guitar?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most singing guitarists will perform on an acoustic guitar as this is usually the best instrument to pair with voice. The acoustic guitar has a full-bodied, resonant tone, accompanying the voice exceptionally well. Acoustic guitars can also be plugged into a PA sound system, allowing it to project just as well as an electric guitar. If you\u2019re after a purely acoustic performance, that\u2019s even easier!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some singing guitarists can also perform on an electric guitar, although they will usually reserve this for specific songs where it works best. Songs like Superstition by Stevie Wonder work particularly well with electric guitar (&amp; a loop pedal if you\u2019re after a one-person band!).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9w-8go8wdWw?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The joys of a loop pedal\u2014expertly demonstrated in this video by Encore singing guitarist,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Chaz-Thorogood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chaz Thorogood<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which-parts-of-my-event-should-the-singing-guitarist-play-during\"><\/span><b>Which parts of my event should the singing guitarist play during?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Normally, the best time for singing guitarists to perform is in the afternoon, or evening, when your your guests are beginning to relax and mingle. Singing guitarists are excellent at providing smooth background music for a cocktail reception or, alternatively, getting your guests jiving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For weddings, singing guitarists will be ready to play for any of the following portions: seating of the guests, the bridal procession, signing of the register, the walk-out, &amp; the reception.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Singing guitarists will tailor their set and volume according to the context of their performance; you can rest assured that they will be sensitive to the needs of you as the client, and reflect this in their performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1290\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1290\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-attachment-id=\"1290\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/singing-guitarist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/maxresdefaultphil\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/maxresdefaultphil.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"maxresdefaultphil\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/maxresdefaultphil.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/maxresdefaultphil.jpg?fit=770%2C433&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1290\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/maxresdefaultphil.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"maxresdefaultphil.jpg\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/maxresdefaultphil.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/maxresdefaultphil.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/maxresdefaultphil.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/maxresdefaultphil.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/maxresdefaultphil.jpg?resize=370%2C208&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/maxresdefaultphil.jpg?resize=270%2C152&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/maxresdefaultphil.jpg?resize=740%2C416&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/maxresdefaultphil.jpg?resize=356%2C200&amp;ssl=1 356w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1290\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Phil-Richards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Phil Richards<\/a>, another talented singing guitarist\u2014available to book on Encore<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Equipment-Setup\"><\/span><b><a id=\"Equipment\"><\/a>Equipment &amp; Setup:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-much-space-does-a-singing-guitarist-need\"><\/span><b>How much space does a singing guitarist need?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For one singing guitarist, about 2&#215;2 metres will do just fine\u2014singing guitarists stand when they play, so they can squeeze in fairly tight quarters. You will also need to ensure there is enough room for a microphone, a microphone stand, and also a small PA sound system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-equipment-will-I-need-to-provide\"><\/span><b>What equipment will I need to provide?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Singing guitarists will ordinarily be fully self-contained, provided all the equipment they need to bring you music, stress free! However, make sure a power source is nearby, as well as a chair for breaks between their sets.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will-I-need-to-provide-a-PA-system\"><\/span><b>Will I need to provide a PA system?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your venue has one, the singing guitarist might ask to use it, but most professional singing guitarists will come well-equipped with a microphone and PA sound system (or amp). Make sure you check with them first though!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-much-setup-time-does-a-singing-guitarist-need\"><\/span><b>How much setup time does a singing guitarist need?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approx. 10\u201315 minutes without a PA system (i.e., a fully acoustic performance); 20\u201330 minutes with a PA system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can-a-singing-guitarist-play-outside\"><\/span><b>Can a singing guitarist play outside?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So long as you can provide adequate shelter, it should be fine\u2014best to check with them beforehand though!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-long-will-a-singing-guitarist-play-for\"><\/span><b>How long will a singing guitarist play for?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, a singing guitarist will play two to three 45\u201350 minute sets. Of course, they can be flexible depending on the schedule of your event, but keep in mind they will need short 10\u201315 minute breaks after their sets to catch their breath and give their legs a rest! <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should-I-provide-food\"><\/span><b>Should I provide food?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Musicians will appreciate water and light refreshments upon arrival (especially if they\u2019ve travelled a long way to perform for you!). Meals are always welcome, though generally not necessary unless your event is at dinnertime.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Do I need to provide parking?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the musician is planning to drive, please make provision for parking if possible. Having to drive around looking for a parking space in a town you don\u2019t know can be stressful, expensive, and may delay the performance. It\u2019s worth checking, though, as some may take the train (and might appreciate a pickup from the station!).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BWI3gPhbKQ4?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i>The one-woman-band, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Lilac-Sheer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lilac Sheer<\/a>, proving you don&#8217;t always need a four-piece band in order to impress!<\/i><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Repertoire\"><\/span><b><a id=\"Repertoire\"><\/a>Repertoire:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Popular-pop-requests\"><\/span><b>Popular pop requests:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m Yours <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Jason Mraz<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blackbird \u2013 <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Beatles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fields Of Gold \u2013<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Eva Cassidy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Billie Jean <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Michael Jackson<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfect <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Ed Sheeran<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Someone Like You \u2013<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adele<\/span><\/li>\n<li><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy\u00a0<i>\u2013<\/i><\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Pharrell Williams<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Popular rock requests:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paint It Black \u2013<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0The Rolling Stones<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li><i><\/i><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotel California\u00a0<i>\u2013<\/i><\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0The Eagles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wonderwall\u00a0<i>\u2013<\/i><\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Oasis<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"display: inline !important;\"><em>Mr. Brightside\u00a0<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"display: inline !important;\">The Killers<\/p>\n<p style=\"display: inline !important;\">\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"display: inline !important;\"><em>With Or Without You\u00a0<\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 U2<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"display: inline !important;\">\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Popular jazz requests:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valerie <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Amy Winehouse<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling Good \u2013 <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nina Simone<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Autumn Leaves <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Eric Clapton<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t Know Why <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Norah Jones<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Popular folk requests:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Little Lion Man <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Mumford &amp; Sons<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whisky In The Jar \u2013 <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Dubliners<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Dress Looks Nice On You <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Sufjan Stevens<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skinny Love\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Bon Iver<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Can a singing guitarist play my favourite song \/ take requests?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Definitely\u2014that\u2019s their speciality. Check their song list first though, as your request might just be there! Otherwise, let your singing guitarist know early; if they\u2019re not already familiar with your song, they will need adequate time to prepare. While most singing guitarists will learn an extra song for free, please be aware that some may charge for this extra service (especially if you\u2019d like them to learn multiple new songs!)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eMBa1BGZ3GM?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Take advantage of your venue&#8217;s natural acoustics! In this video, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/thom-music\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thom Morley<\/a> shows us just how good un-amplified guitar and voice can sound in a open, reverberant space.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Booking\"><\/span><b><a id=\"Booking\"><\/a>Booking:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How far in advance should I book?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We advise booking as soon as possible, especially if you have special musical requests, but we handle last-minute bookings all the time at Encore and can easily find a singing guitarist at short notice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What\u2019s the typical price for a singing guitarist?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every singing guitarist will set their own rates, but expect a fee of \u00a3230+ for two 45-minute sets, plus travel expenses if applicable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Do I have to pay travel fees\/porterage?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may have to factor in travel costs if the musician isn\u2019t local. Most musicians have a set radius from their home (generally 15-20 miles) and charge extra for any travel outside that area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How do I handle contracts and payment?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The simplest way to handle contracts and payment is to book through Encore. Our bookings process is straightforward, and once you have confirmed a booking with your chosen singing guitarist, contracts and payments are handled painlessly and effortlessly by our secure \u2018Encore Pay\u2019 payment system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What now?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our singing guitarists would love to hear from you and find out how they can make your event one to remember\u2014feel free to email us at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:bookings@encoremusicians.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bookings@encoremusicians.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or put through an enquiry via our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">homepage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; we\u2019d love to help you find the perfect singing guitarist for your event!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>(Featured image: <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Georgia-Thursting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Georgia Thursting<\/a>\u2014another brilliant singing guitarist\u2014available to hire through Encore)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your experience of singing guitarists is limited to campfires &amp; out-of-tune renditions of Wonderwall, then it\u2019s high time we introduced you to the wonderful world of professional singing guitarists! 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