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About Will

One of the finest singer guitarists around, Will is guaranteed to impress your guests with his varied repertoire & exceptional musicianship!

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Singing guitarist

Chard

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Hi, I'm Will. I've been singing and playing guitar for over 25 years and have performed thousands of professional gigs at clubs, festivals, events, parties and weddings. During my career I've toured most of the UK and Europe, and played major festivals including Glastonbury, Boomtown and Latitude. I have extensive experience entertaining guests at corporate events, sports matches and luxury resorts, with a client list that includes Soho Farmhouse, The Newt in Somerset, Bristol City FC, Wembley Stadium and Faqra Club, Lebanon. I have a huge repertoire of covers and am comfortable performing a range of styles including pop, soul, rock, country, blues, jazz and folk.... something for everyone! I love performing at weddings and have sung for couples during their ceremony, provided chilled acoustic music for their drinks receptions, and rocked many an evening party too! I'm happy to learn special requests like your first dance, and can tailor my show to your needs, whether it's relaxed dinner music or getting guests up and dancing with some stone cold classics! I supply a quality PA system and also offer a bespoke service including DJ playlist to keep the party going between sets. I work alongside some of the finest musicians in the South West, and can also offer a killer three or four piece band that will really get the party started. Whatever your event, you are in safe hands. Please don't hesitate to get in touch for more information and I look forward to playing for you soon!

Will's Reviews

Absolutely brilliant! One of the best I've heard. So glad we picked him for our wedding!

Will was awesome! We had so many compliments from our guests about his playing! It really made our drinks reception having him perform, and he even learned a few of our favourite songs. Highly recommended!

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Will's Song list

50s

Folsom Prison – Johnny Cash

Ring Of Fire – Johnny Cash

Get Rhythm – Johnny Cash

Hound Dog – Elvis Presley

Blue Suede Shoes – Elvis Presley

Love Me Tender – Elvis Presley

I Got A Woman – Ray Charles

Johnny B. Goode – Chuck Berry

Hoochie Coochie Man – Howlin' Wolf

60s

You Never Can Tell – Chuck Berry

I'm A Believer – The Monkees

Hit The Road Jack – Ray Charles

Georgia On My Mind – Ray Charles

Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison

Satisfaction – Rolling Stones

Fortunate Son – Creedence Clearwater Revival

Bad Moon Rising – Creedence Clearwater Revival

Hey Jude – The Beatles

I Feel Good – James Brown

Come Together – The Beatles

Rocky Raccoon – The Beatles

Blackbird – The Beatles

Saw Her Standing There – The Beatles

Day Tripper – The Beatles

While My Guitar Gently Weeps – The Beatles

A Change is Gonna Come – Sam Cooke

Stand By Me – Ben E. King

Pretty Woman – Roy Orbison

Soul Man – Sam & Dave

Son Of A Preacher Man – Dusty Springfield

Higher & Higher – Jackie Wilson

All Along The Watchtower – Jimi Hendrix

Wind Cries Mary – Jimi Hendrix

Hey Joe – Jimi Hendrix

Little Wing – Jimi Hendrix

I Don't Need No Doctor – Ray Charles

Born To Be Wild – Steppenwolf

Hard To Handle – Otis Redding

Heard It Through The Grapevine – Marvin Gaye

Suspicious Minds – Elvis Presley

Delilah – Tom Jones

Mrs Robinson – Simon & Garfunkel

70s

Proud Mary – Tina Turner

What's Going On – Marvin Gaye

Stuck in the Middle With You – Stealers Wheel

All Right Now – Free

Big Yellow Taxi – Joni Mitchell

Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver

Long Train Runnin' – Doobie Brothers

Over The Hill – John Martyn

Drift Away – Dobie Gray

Let It Be – The Beatles

Ain't No Sunshine – Bill Withers

Lean On Me – Bill Withers

Jolene – Dolly Parton

Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd

Call Me The Breeze – J.J. Cale

Message in a Bottle – The Police

Roxanne – The Police

Play That Funky Music – Average White Band

Superstition – Stevie Wonder

Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours – Stevie Wonder

Isn't She Lovely – Stevie Wonder

Let's Stay Together – Al Green

No Woman No Cry – Bob Marley

I Shot The Sheriff – Bob Marley

Three Little Birds – Bob Marley

Hotel California – The Eagles

Take It Easy – The Eagles

Take Me To The River – Al Green

The Gambler – Kenny Rogers

The Passenger – Iggy Pop

Don't Stop Me Now – Queen

Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen

Wish You Were Here – Pink Floyd

Don Maclean – American Pie

The Joker - Steve Miller Band

80s

Dancing in the Dark - Bruce Springsteen

On The Road Again – Willie Nelson

Give Me The Night – George Benson

Master Blaster – Stevie Wonder

Just The Two Of Us – Bill Withers

All Night Long – Lionel Richie

Summer of 69 – Bryan Adams

9 to 5 – Dolly Parton

Islands in the Stream – Dolly Parton

Sweet Child of Mine – Guns N Roses

Billie Jean – Michael Jackson

Purple Rain – Prince

Kiss – Prince

500 Miles – The Proclaimers

Redemption Song – Bob Marley

90s

Walking in Memphis - Marc Cohn

Zombie – The Cranberries

Kiss From A Rose – Seal

One Hand In My Pocket – Alanis Morissette

What's Up – Four Non Blondes

The Joker – Steve Miller Band

Under The Bridge – Red Hot Chili Peppers

Californication – Red Hot Chili Peppers

Place Your Hands – Reef

Learn To Fly – Foo Fighters

Fly Away – Lenny Kravitz

Neon – John Mayer

Wonderwall – Oasis

Don't Look Back In Anger – Oasis

She's Electric – Oasis

Everlong – Foo Fighters

More Than Words – Extreme

Basket Case – Green Day

Angels – Robbie Williams

2000s

Oh My Sweet Carolina – Ryan Adams

Buck Rogers – Feeder

No One Knows – Queens of the Stone Age

Are You Gonna Be My Girl – Jet

Sex On Fire – Kings of Leon

Use Somebody – Kings of Leon

Wagon Wheel – Old Crow Medicine Show

Valerie – The Zutons

Teenage Dirtbag – Wheatus

Mr. Brightside – The Killers

Seven Nation Army – The White Stripes

Crazy – Gnarls Barkley

Back To Black – Amy Winehouse

Dakota – Stereophonics

Maybe Tomorrow – Stereophonics

You've Got The Love – Florence & The Machine

I'm Yours – Jason Mraz

Boulevard of Broken Dreams – Green Day

2010s

Need A Dollar – Aloe Blacc

Tennessee Whiskey – Chris Stapleton

Get Lucky – Daft Punk

Budapest – George Ezra

Something Like Olivia – John Mayer

Royals – Lorde

Starting Over – Chris Stapleton

Human - Rag 'n' Bone Man

Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran

Forget You – Cee Lo Green

I Will Wait – Mumford & Sons

River – Leon Bridges

Marry You – Bruno Mars

Someone Like You – Adele

Everlasting Light – The Black Keys

Shape of You – Ed Sheeran

Wagon Wheel – Old Crow Medicine Show

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)	£187.50
Up to 1 hour	£312.50
Up to 2 hours	£437.50
Up to 3 hours	£562.50

Wedding ceremony

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

£350

Drinks reception

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

£400

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner

- 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.

£700

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

I have a huge amount of experience as a musician and always play to room. If the vibe is chilled, I will fit in with that, and if people are up and dancing I will keep them there. I have a super varied repertoire, so there is something for everyone in my performances!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Soho Farmhouse The Newt In Somerset Ashton Gate Stadium Wembley Stadium Glastonbury Festival Shambala Boomtown Latitude Bristol Beacon Thekla, Bristol The Anson Rooms, Bristol Oran Mor, Glasgow The Cheese and Grain, Frome A Capella, Cardiff Islington Assembly Hall The Castle Hotel, Manchester Brudenell Social CLub, Leeds Omeara, London AND MANY, MANY MORE!

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Chris Stapleton Donny Hathaway Jimi Hendrix Johnny Cash John Mayer Ray Charles The Beatles BB King Fleetwood Mac Cream

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

Headlining The Truth Stage at Glastonbury Festival was a particular career highlight! I have been lucky enough to play some huge gigs over the years, to crowds of up to 25000 people. I am just at home on smaller intimate gigs too, and just love playing whatever the occasion!

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

No problem, please just let me know with as much notice as you can. I occasionally have more than one gig in a day so that can affect things, but I am always happy to be as flexible as I can.

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

Yes! I can put on a playlist through my PA after I've set up, and between sets. If there is a specific playlist you would like I can also put that together for you. This is all included in the overall fee.

How much time do you need to set up?

I can be set up in under 30 minutes, but usually arrive an hour before I play to allow for more challenging load-ins and ensure everything runs smoothly.

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

I have crafted the setlist from hundreds of gigs and the songs always go down well, but I'm very happy to discuss the song choices beforehand to make sure it's the best selection for your event!

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Of course! This will include my beautiful Atkin acoustic guitar and a high-end compact PA system!

Can you learn song requests before the event?

I'd be pleased to include one special request for free (as long as it can be arranged and performed with just a guitar and voice). Futher special requests can be made for £30 per song to allow for learning and practice time.

Musicianship

Genres:

Covers, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Folk, Bluegrass, Jazz, Blues, Swing, Gypsy jazz, Easy listening, Pop, Acoustic, Americana, Funk, Funk rock, Soul, Top 40, Motown, Vintage, Rock, Classic rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Britpop, Indie, Reggae

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Instruments:

Singing guitarist

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Event types:

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

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Other skills:

Songwriter, Producer, Lyricist, Live looping, Fluent improviser, Accompanist, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Singing teaching, Community music worker

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