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Superstition - Stevie Wonder

Valerie - Amy Winehouse

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About Meg & Ben

Providing live music for your venue, pub, café, bar, party, wedding, festival, event… or anything else you have in mind! Based in Liverpool.

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Acoustic duo

Liverpool

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Liverpool-based, with regular slots on the Albert Docks, Lark Lane, Hope Street to name just a few. Strong links with Manchester, Birmingham and surrounding areas as well, and willing to travel to you. Covering songs from 60s-70s oldies but goldies, 80s-90s classics, chart toppers, sing-song classics, cocktail jazz-style, laid back acoustic and can throw in an original or two if you fancy. Willing to learn requests and work around your needs. Meg is the singer and rhythm guitarist who studied at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, BA (Hons) Music, and Ben is the lead guitarist who has a keen love of music, live sound and all things gigs. DM us today for enquiries!

Meg & Ben

5 out of 5

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Punctuality

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Meg & Ben's Reviews

5 out of 5

We booked Meg and Ben for a 50th birthday party we had in our garden in September. They were awesome! Meg has such a lovely voice and they make a really great sound together. They really got the party going and lots of people got up and had a dance. They're both super chilled and lovely as well so highly recommend them. Thanks Meg and Ben!

5 out of 5

Meg and Ben - always provide an outstanding music selection, Meg and Ben have an attractive vocal tone, and puts real feeling into the lyrics. They play a regular slot in our venue and always keep the vibe going.

5 out of 5

“Whether you're looking for professional performance, stunning vocals, expert musicianship, or trying to find an act that embodies all three, Meg and Ben always hit the perfect note. They're a pleasure to watch perform as they always deliver, always impress, and will always be welcome back again. Guests love them, we love them, and you'll love them too.” - The One O’Clock Gun (Liverpool)

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Meg & Ben's Song list

Jazz/Soul/Laid Back Covers

Ain't No Mountain - Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell

Ain’t No Sunshine - Bill Withers

Back to Black - Amy Winehouse

Best Part - Daniel Caesar ft. HER

Beyond the Sea - Bobby Darin

Can’t Take My Eyes Off You - Frankie Valli

Corduroy Dreams - Rex Orange County

Don’t Know Why - Norah Jones

Easy - The Commodores

Feeling Good - Nina Simone

Girl From Ipanema - Frank Sinatra

If I Ain’t Got You - Alicia Keys

Intertwined - Eloise

Isn’t She Lovely - Stevie Wonder

Last Request - Paolo Nutini

Lean on Me - Bill Withers

Leave the Door Open - Silk Sonic

Love is a Losing Game - Amy Winehouse

Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin

Put Your Records On - Corinne Bailey Rae

Stand By Me - Ben E King

Tadow - FKJ, Masego

Warwick Avenue - Duffy

You Got a Friend in Me - Randy Newman

You, Dear - Eloise

00s-10s

Black and Gold - Sam Sparrow

Black Horse and The Cherry Tree - K T Tunstall

Crazy - Gnarls Barkley

Dakota - Stereophonics

Dog Days are Over - Florence and The Machine

Dreaming of You - The Coral

Florescent Adolescent - Arctic Monkeys

Foundations - Kate Nash

Handrags and Gladrags - Stereophonics

Ho Hey - The Lumineers

Hypersonic Missiles - Sam Fender

Make You Feel My Love - Adele

Mr Brightside - The Killers

Rehab - Amy Winehouse

Riptide - Vance Joy

Rolling in the Deep - Adele

Royals - Lorde

Ruby - Kaiser Chiefs

Say So - Doja Cat

Suddenly I See - K T Tunstall

Toxic - Britney Spears

Valerie - Amy Winehouse

Watermelon Sugar - Harry Styles

90s

Brimful of Asha - Cornershop

Creep - Radiohead

Don’t Look Back in Anger - Oasis

Friday I’m in Love - The Cure

No Scrubs - TLC

She’s Electric - Oasis

There She Goes - The La’s

Wannabe - Spice Girls

What’s Up - 4 Non Blondes

Wonderwall - Oasis

Zombie - The Cranberries

80s

Ain’t Nobody - Chaka Khan

Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen

Fast Car - Tracey Chapman

Heart of Glass - Blondie

I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston

I’ve Had the Time of My Life - Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes

One Way or Another - Blondie

Sweet Dreams - Eurythmics

This Must Be the Place - Talking Heads

Tide is High - Blondie

Wicked Game - Chris Isaak

Classics - 70s

Big Yellow Taxi - Joni Mitchell

Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison

Dreams - Fleetwood Mac

Hit the Road Jack - Ray Charles

Hound Dog - Elvis

In My Life - The Beatles

I’m a Believer - The Monkees

Jolene - Dolly Parton

Stuck in the Middle - Stealers Wheel

Sunshine of Your Love - Cream

Superstition - Stevie Wonder

Three Little Birds - Bob Marley

Twist and Shout - The Beatles

You Can Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac

Wedding Covers

Adore You - Harry Styles

All You Need Is Love - The Beatles

All of Me - John Legend

Angels - Robbie Williams

Better Together - Jack Johnson

Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations

Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol

City of Stars - La La Land

Count On Me - Bruno Mars

Dancing On My Own - Robyn

Dancing in the Moonlight - Toploader

Don’t Stop Believing - The Journey

Easy on Me - Adele

Fields of Gold - Eva Cassidy

Fix You - Coldplay

Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen

How Long Will I Love You - Ellie Goulding

I Can’t Help Falling in Love - Elvis

I Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing - Aerosmith

I Won’t Give Up - Jason Mraz

Iris - The Goo Goo Dolls

I’m Yours - Jason Mraz

Just the Way You Are - Bruno Mars

Little Things - One Direction

Love Story - Taylor Swift

Marry You - Bruno Mars

Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley

Ordinary People - John Legend

Perfect - Ed Sheeran

Rewrite the Stars - The Greatest Showman

Say You Won’t Let Go - James Arthur

Shallow - Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper

She’s The One - Robbie Williams

Someone You Loved - Lewis Capaldi

Somewhere Only We Know - Keane

Songbird - Eva Cassidy

Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran

Thousand Years - Christina Perri

Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper

True Colours - Cyndi Lauper

Use Somebody - Kings of Leon

Viva la Vida - Coldplay

Yellow - Coldplay

Your Song - Elton John

Christmas

All I Want for Christmas - Mariah Carey

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Frank Sinatra

Last Christmas - Wham!

Merry Christmas Everyone - Shakin' Stevens

White Christmas - Bing Crosby

Winter Wonderland - Bing Crosby

Originals

3rd - Meg Shaw

Always You - Meg Shaw

Blue - Meg Shaw

Favourite Part - Meg Shaw

How to Feel - Meg Shaw

November Wind - Meg Shaw

Run - Meg Shaw

Simple Lives - Meg Shaw

The Escape - Meg Shaw

This Time it Might - Meg Shaw

What You Deserve - Meg Shaw

What's On Your Mind - Meg Shaw

Meg & Ben's Prices

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

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£150
Up to 2 hours	£300
Up to 3 hours	£450

Wedding ceremony2 musicians

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

£300

Drinks reception2 musicians

Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception

£500

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner2 musicians

- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception. - 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served.

£900

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

"Meg has such a lovely voice and they make a really great sound together. They really got the party going and lots of people got up and had a dance. They're both super chilled and lovely."

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

'Meg&Ben', and are avid gig-players around Liverpool and beyond, including; the Albert Docks (One O'Clock Gun), Hope Street (Free State Kitchen, Liverpool Arts Bar, Pen Factory), Lark Lane (Bookbinder, Blondie's, Lost in Lark Lane), Baltic (Peaky Blinders, Alpine Bar) and many more. They also play at family carnivals, weddings, birthdays, staff parties.

Do you have different line-up options?

Our line up is as follows: Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Basic Percussion. If you require more, please feel free to drop us a message and we can see what we can do! We have strong contacts with a pianist, drummer and bassist should you require this.

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

We always try our 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 us know.

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

Absolutely. This is a really popular request and we actually offer this service for just an extra £20. Just let us know the sorts of songs you require and we will build a playlist accordingly for us to play between sets.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually set up about half an hour to an hour before the performance time.

Can you roam around while you perform?

Unfortunately, no.

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

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

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

Our PA system is included in your quote.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

If a song isn't included in our song list there may still be a chance we already know it. If there is a special song you'd like us to learn we are happy to do this for you. There is a fee of £20 for this service to take into account rehearsal times etc.

Musicianship

Genres:

Covers, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Folk, Folk rock, Jazz, Blues, Modern jazz, Originals, Light music, Easy listening, Pop, Acoustic, Disco, Funk, Karaoke, R&B, Top 40, Rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Indie, Christmas, Motown, Soul, Tribute, Pop rock

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Types:

Acoustic duo, Original artist, Pop duo, Rock duo, Jazz duo

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Event types:

Bar / Club / Venue event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Recording session, Concert, Charity event, Corporate event, Private event, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Virtual event, Cruise

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