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Singing guitarist

Burton-on-Trent

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I've been playing live for over 20 years and love audience participation and a full dance floor which is why I like to tailor my live sets and Dj sets to what you want. Have performed in front of large crowds at Silverstone Woodlands for the F1 & Moto Gp as the frontman for 90's & 00's cover bands. Specialising in live looping and unique cover versions of popular rock n pop tunes. Professional Bose Pa and lighting rig plus battery powered pa available for outside performances. Please get in touch to get your unique event booked.

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5 out of 5

I cannot recommend Dave highly enough! He played two fantastic acoustic sets and a DJ set for my husband’s 40th last night and it was perfect! He set the tone for the whole night brilliantly and really created a fantastic atmosphere. Before the event, Dave visited us to chat about playlist options and - as we have incredibly eclectic tastes - it was no mean feat for him to cover our many (and often random) requests, but he did it, and he did better than I could have imagined. Dave learned songs specifically for us, and managed to weave together all of our favourite songs to make it a fantastic, and very memorable evening. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend booking Dave, and certainly will be booking again for our next party! Thank you so much Dave!

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Dave's Song list

SOLO SONG LIST

Babylon - David Gray

Englishman In New York - Sting

Open Your Eyes - Snow Patrol

Aint No Sunshine - Bill Withers

Wherever You Will Go - The Calling

Blowers Daughter - Damien Rice

Cannonball - Damien Rice

We Can Work It Out - Beatles

Help - Beatles

All My Loving - Beatles

A Little Respect - Wheetus Version

Take On Me - Aha

Valerie - The Zutons

Daydream Believer - The Monkeys

I’m A Believer - The Monkeys

Run - Snow Patrol

Mr. Brightside - The Killers

All These Things I’ve Done - The Killers

A Little Love - Bryan Adams

Mrs. Robinson - Simon And Garfunkel

Not Fade Away/Desire - Rolling Stones/U2

Hide Your Love Away - Beatles

Man On The Moon - R.E.M

Losing My Religion - R.E.M

Everybody Wants To Rule The World - Tears For Fears

De Do Do Do De Da Da Da - The Police

Sunny Afternoon - The Kinks

Waterloo Sunset - The Kinks

She Will Be Loved - Maroon 5

This Love - Maroon 5

Eleanor Rigby - Beatles

Laid - James

Sit Down - James

I’m Yours - Jason Mraz

Time Of Your Life - Green Day

Hey Ya - Outcast

Why Does It Always Rain On Me - Travis

Jcb Song - Nizlopi

Iris - Goo Goo Dolls

Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison

Learn To Fly - Foo Fighters

Dream Catch Me - Newton Faulkner

Man Who Can’t Be Moved - The Script

Kiss This Thing Goodbye - Del Amitri

Baby Can I Hold You - Tracy Chapman

Hi Ho Silver Lining - Jeff Beck

Teenage Dirtbag - Wheetus

Firework - Katy Perry

Where I Find My Heaven - The Gigalo Aunts

Hey Soul Sister - Train

Dancing In The Moonlight - Toploader

Pumped Up Kicks - Foster The People

My Hero - Foo Fighters

Still Havent Found What Im Looking For - U2

American Pie - Don Mclean

What A Beautiful Day - The Levellers

Dancing In The Dark - Bruce Springsteen

California Dreaming - Mamas & Papas

Every Breath You Take - The Police

Clocks - Coldplay

Radioactive - Kings Of Leon

When You Were Young - The Killers

Dont Look Back In Anger - Oasis

Dreadlock Holiday - 10cc

Human - The Killers

Candy - Paolo Nutini

Raspberry Beret - Prince

Friday I’m In Love - The Cure

Live Forever - Oasis

Champagne Supernova - Oasis

Ho Hey - Lumineers

Rocket Man - Elton John

Candle In The Wind - Elton John

Norwegian Wood - Beatles

Girls Just Want To Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper

Don’t Dream It’s Over - Crowded House

Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond

Wonderwall - Oasis

Shut Up And Dance - Walk The Earth

Govinda - Kula Shaker

One Day Like This - Elbow

Rock N Roll Star - Oasis

Don’t Stand So Close To Me - The Police

Sonnet - The Verve

Mr. Bluesky - E.L.O

Will We Talk - Sam Fender

Lazy Days - Robbie Williams

Side - Travis

Human Nature - Michael Jackson

Long Day - Matchbox 20

Dakota - Stereophonic

Real Gone Kid - Deacon Blue

Maybe Tomorrow - Stereophonics

Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band - The Beatles

The Middle - Jimmy Eat World

Waiting On The Day - John Mayer

I’m On Fire - Bruce Springsteen

Tea In The Sahara - The Police

Bad - U2

Heartbreak Warfare - John Mayer

Heaven - Bryan Adams

Get Back - The Beatles

Nights In White Saturn - The Moody Blues

Uncomfortably Slow - Newton Faulkner

King Of Pain - The Police

Karma Police - Radiohead

1973 - James Blunt

Crazy - Seal

Jealous Guy - Bryan Ferry

Up In The Sky - Oasis

Trash - Suede

I Don’t Trust Myself With Loving You - John Mayer

Chemistry - Semisonic

Singing In My Sleep - Semisonic

Layla - Eric Clapton

Many Of Horror - Biffy Clyro

Travellers Tune - Ocean Colour Scene

Chocolate - Snow Patrol

Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles

Comfortably Numb - Pink Floyd

Scoundrel Days - A-Ha

Runaway Train - Soul Asylum

Cats In The Cradle - Harry Chapin

Billy Daveys Daughter - Stereophonics

Personal Jesus - Depeche Mode

Cum On Feel The Noise - Slade

74-75 - The Connells

The Littlest Hobo Theme - Terry Bush

Why Worry - Dire Straits

She’s Electric - Oasis

Some Might Say - Oasis

The Joker - Steve Miller Band

California - Phantom Planet

Closing Time - Semisonic

Hello - Oasis

Morning Glory - Oasis

The Masterplan - Oasis

Rockin’ Chair - Oasis

Cast No Shadow - Oasis

Pride - U2

Its All About You - Mcfly

The Drugs Don’t Work - The Verve

Only Living Boy In New York - Simon & Garfunkel

Happy Hour - The Housemartins

Breakeven - The Script

Green Eyes - Coldplay

Bitter Sweet Symphony - The Verve

Last Request - Paolo Nutini

Hang - Matchbox 20

Not Nineteen Forever - The Courteeners

I Wouldn’t Believe Your Radio - Stereophonics

Wild Wood - Paul Weller

Bed Of Roses - Bon Jovi

A Song For The Lovers - Richard Ashcroft

Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper

Fall At Your Feet - Crowded House

Distant Sun - Crowded House

Weather With You - Crowded House

Sultans Of Song - Dire Straits

Mr. Writer - Stereophonics

Maneater - Hall & Oates

Whistle For The Choir - The Fratellis

Dance Monkey - Tones & I

Tomorrow - James

Wisemen - James Blunt

Bully Boy - Shed Seven

Devil In Your Shoes - Shed Seven

Bad Habits - Ed Shearan

Dreams - Fleetwood Mac

C’mon People We’re Making It Now - Richard Ashcroft

Soak Up The Sun - Sheryl Crow

Jenny Don’t Be Hasty - Paolo Nutini

Cuts Like A Knife - Bryan Adams

I Can’t Dance - Genesis

Stiches - Shawn Mendes

Waltzing Along - James

Mulder & Scully - Catatonia

Wages Day - Deacon Blue

Ironic - Alanis Morissette

Jack & Diane - John Mellancamp

Marry You - Bruno Mars

Perfect - Ed Sheeran

A Thousand Years - Christina Perri

Better Together - Jack Johnson

She Moves In Her Own Way - The Kooks

As It Was - Harry Styles

Summer Of 69 - Bryan Adams

Songbird - Oasis

All You Need Is Love - The Beatles

Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac

Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran

Your Song - Elton John

Somewhere Only We Know - Keane

Dave's Prices

Last updated: 2024

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

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£187.50
Up to 1 hour	£343.75
Up to 2 hours	£437.50
Up to 3 hours	£562.50

Wedding ceremony

Instrumental acoustic guitar arrangements of popular songs or your choice of music ran by Dave through the speaker as guests arrive. Bride walks down the aisle and the party leaves. Acoustic music for celebration drinks outside or inside bar area.

£437.50

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner

All of wedding ceremony package plus wireless mic setup for speeches. Background music (of your choice) during wedding breakfast.

£562.50

Full Day and Night Package

The biggest package! Let Dave take control of everything musically day and night to make sure your wedding runs smoothly. All of package 1 & 2 plus night time live music with guitar and full backing sound with lighting. Plus, night disco with full PA, lighting and DJ booth till 12am. Couples can choose their music prior to the big day and ask guests to choose a song for the party in the wedding invite!

£1500

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

I can tailor my live sets and DJ sets to the clients requirements. I am professional and accommodating.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Silverstone Woodlands for the Formula 1 and Moto GP events. The Priest House, Castle Donnington. Woodbury Park Hotel, Exeter. Branston Golf & Country Club, Burton Upon Trent. De Vere Tortworth Court, Gloucestershire.

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 please just contact me asap.

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

Yes, I offer a full DJ package as an add on price or if you have an ipod playlist you wish me to play as background music in between sets I can do that for free.

How much time do you need to set up?

Depending on size of set up I will need approximately 1.5 - 2hrs before the performance time to set up.

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

Yes, I like to have a meeting with you to discuss the songs you would like before the event so that the sets are exactly what you want.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes.

Can you learn song requests 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 happy to do this for you. There is an add on fee for this.

Musicianship

Genres:

Acoustic, Pop, Rock, Britpop, Alternative rock, Pop rock, Indie, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, Easy listening

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Instruments:

Singing guitarist, Guitar, Electric guitar, Singer

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Event types:

Wedding, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Corporate event, Private event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Cruise

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Other skills:

Live looping

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