Hire Guitarist in Derbyshire

Producer, musician, singer, published songwriter and seasoned performing artist, Gary has toured the world several times over with various Live projects and written songs now well known across the world. Gary’s debut album 'The Life We Learned To Live' was released in 2011 and three of the songs were featured on huge TV Ad Campaigns for Mars, Arla and Microsoft. in 2013 Gary co-produced and provided Backing Vocals on the song 'The Rage That's In Us All' that was sung by Bo Bruce and written by JJ Abrams and Snow Patrols Gary Lightbody and featured in the 'Star Trek: Into Darkness' Movie. Another more recent song of Gary's ‘These City Steets’ was featured on the Movie Soundtrack Album for Warners British Film, starring Idriss Elba, ‘100 Streets’, in which he also played a short cameo role. You can download all of Garys Music on iTunes or stream on Spotify. A producer and songwriter by day, published by legendary band Snow Patrols Publishing...

Ben Foulds is an international vocal & guitar cover artiste, performing an acoustic tribute to music of all eras. Ben is based in the West Midlands, but is currently working regularly nationwide. With 12 years of performing experience ranging from his work as a solo musician through to taking leading roles in musical theatre stage shows. Ben is now taking bookings as a solo singer & guitarist for events of all sizes including weddings, pubs & clubs, festivals, anniversaries, birthdays, seasonal parties student events and all forms of corporate events. With competitive prices, Ben will bring great value to any event with custom setlists available to create the desired atmosphere whether relaxed background music or lively crowd pleasing dancefloor numbers. Prefer to build your own setlist? Ben has built a repertoire of over 600 songs available for selection. Why not make it a package deal! Not only can Ben provide live musical e...

Please note - I do not play with DJ's Add some glamour to your special event with a live saxophonist. I perform alongside a guitarist/pianist, without the need for backing tracks so the music is totally live and can easily be tailored to suit your audience whilst we are performing. The duo consists of me on sax/flute with a guitarist who also plays piano and we put in some occasional vocals too! We perform an eclectic mix of music ranging from jazz standards to contemporary pop including the likes of: Adele/Amy Winehouse/Bruno Mars/Ed Sheeran to The Beatles/Queen and Carlos Jobim/Kenny G. We are energetic aiming to keep the music mostly up tempo and fun and I can also walk amongst your guests whilst we perform. Between us we have played with Gerry & The Pacemakers, Right Said Fred, Marc Almond, PJ Proby to name but a few. In 2018 we will be performing on The Bravo Cruise which is cruise ship full of music and including the following speci...

Hi there, my name is Murphy and I'm a full time professional singer/acoustic guitarist. I have a vast repertoire that stretches from 60's till today's charts and have been performing on a full-time, professional basis for the past 15 years since the age of 17. I have a summer residency every year at Windsor Racecourse as well as being the resident musician for the Ministry of Defence at Victoria (Windsor Castle), Wellington (Buckingham Palace) & Aldershot Barracks. I am a regular featured artist at both Westfield London & Westfield Stratford Shopping Centres. As well as performing at restaurants for the likes of Antony Worrall Thompson & Jamie Oliver, I have also played parties for Fearne Cotton & Jo Whiley. In 2014 I was asked to play as the main act at the Tour de France for the after event entertainment in Yorkshire to 16,000 people and in 2015 was given an Endorsement by Cole Clark Guitars who are also represented by Snow Patr...

Cherry plays a mixture of pop, rock, ska and motown covers both acoustically and in a full electric band called Feel Good Inc. Her acoustic act is available as a trio, duo and she also performs solo. For the full electric band she is available as a trio, quartet, 5 piece and 6 piece band. Cherry has been in bands since she was the age of 15 but has become even more popular now she has started playing acoustically. She has a powerful rock voice with an extensive range but can also sing a variety of styles ranging from soft ballads to pop to blues. She performs as a duo with Ste Ryder who is a very talented professional bass player who plays upright bass when playing in the duo. Her acoustic act can also be booked as a trio which includes Matt Giles on cajon. Although they play acoustic music they keep the mood very lively and get the crowd dancing. They can also adapt to a more toned down environment and play as background music if needed. ...

I am a solo singer & guitarist based in Doncaster. Generally I play Lincolnshire and Yorkshire but I do travel the length and breadth of the UK if the money is right. My material is gleaned from the late 50's Rock'N'Roll era to the 2000's. I have minimal equipment including lights and all have a current PAT test certificate. I am also a full member of Equity. Fully covered for liability. I work for reputable agencies and also for myself.

Daniel is a highly versatile singer singing your favourite songs from the 60's right up until your favourite modern chart tunes!! He also has just released his debut single which reached number 50 in the iTunes chart higher than acts such as ed Sheeran. With a songs ranging from greats such as queen, the Rolling Stones, Ben e king, the temptation right up to maroon 5, Bruno Mars, ed sheerean, the script and even the darkness!!! there really is a song for everyone. Daniel Also has a love for guitar so expect to hear some amazing acoustic covers as well as get up and dance backing tracks. Using the latest fishman amps catering for up to 200 people indoors or outdoors he really can play anywhere for you. His amazing vocal range and versatile style of singing will suit any occasion, dinners, parties, wedding, private functions Daniel will always deliver the goods.

Starting out working out the Crazy Frog theme song on piano at the age of 12, I swiftly expanded my musical repertoire over a handful of years. I can now play 10 instruments (Guitar, Bass and Ukulele being my strongest), and with a shameless musical upbringing of Queen and NOW CD's, I swiftly started writing mostly Pop songs, spanning a variety of topics and emotions. As a cover artist I pride myself in my versatility. Whether the crowd want to dance on tables to pub-rock, laugh with nostalgic fondness over underrated hits of their childhood, or absorb gentle background ambiance, I adapt my set to whatever the gig demands. With over 10 hours of material, I guarantee something for any kind of event or genre. Gigging is a word somewhat synonymous with me, due to an extensive catalogue of previous performances, especially in 2016. A crusade of playing every single day for 3 months saw me playing gigs and festivals in Crewe, Nantwich, Live...

Nottingham-based professional performing musician, singer and guitarist. Martin Jackson is a solo acoustic singer and guitarist based in Nottingham. Martin takes delight in entertaining people with cover songs as part of making an event even more special through the performance of live music. Stemming from his diverse music taste, Martin prides himself on being highly adaptable. His soaring vocal and creative guitar arrangements cover a wide range of styles – he regularly performs sets of well known rock, pop, indie, blues, jazz, soul and folk songs, all depending on the type of event. Capable of laidback crooning, cheeky jazz flourishes, upbeat party vibes or full throttle rock n roll – Martin delivers the goods, and all performed with sincerity and passion. Martin is at all times a professional, and this comes from years of tireless experience gigging in both entertainment contexts and in performing original music. He has played ...

I am a solo acoustic artist who regularly performs at wedding breakfasts, drinks receptions, ceremonies and corporate events. Also available for the evening entertainment and can provide a playlist in between sets at an additional fee.

Originally from Dublin, I am now based in Manchester, I am a singer songwriter, a solo artist playing regularly across the North West as well as around the UK and Europe. My performances feature a rich, resonant, acoustic guitar sound complemented by harmonica, slide guitar and lap steel generating the melodic and often melancholic tones that characterise my music.  My shows feature original songs along with performances of Classic Americana, Folk and Acoustic Blues. Influences include Tom Petty, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Ry Cooder, The Band, Gillian Welch, Buffy St Marie, and Nina Simone, along with classic blues artists such as Robert Johnson, John Lee Hooker and Muddy waters. I have released two albums of original songs; “The Man From The Moon’ July 2017 and “One Day… “ August 2017. A third album of social commentary and protest songs, “Speaking Out” is due for release in November 2017.

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Brett Sinclair is a professional musician based in Nottingham. He has performed locally and up and down the country. His rich experience, professionalism and diverse musical repertoire appeals to various ages and guarantees a spectacular atmosphere for any event. This includes Weddings, Bars, Restaurants, Charity events, Café's, Birthdays, Corporate Functions, Festivals and fairs such as Goose Fair. From house parties too performing in front of hundreds, or even on Local Radio, Brett Seamlessly Performs. His Previous clients, venues and events have included Wollaton Hall, Nottingham Castle, Newstead Abbey, Flip Side Brewery, Castle Rock Brewery, The Nottingham Food And Beer Festivals, Bingham Festival, Deerstock, Goose Fair and many more. He is also familiar with running events such as open mic's and local festivals. Being a full time musician Brett’s professional calm and caring standards makes each booking a joyful and stress free exp...

Harry is a highly reliable, versatile guitarist with 14 years of playing experience and mentoring from some of the UK's top guitarists and educators, Harry is the go to guy for many London based artists in both live performance and studio environments. Since 2014, he has performed at many prestigious London venues, such as Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club (Soho), the 02 Islington Academy, and the 229 Club (Great Portland St), composed, arranged and produced 2 albums of music for UK dance company Artspool, recorded as a session guitarist on critically acclaimed Cbeebies show 'Footy Pups', performed nationwide festivals and much more. Available as a session musician for live performance and recording, dep musician (functions and original material), composer and teaching, with resources for Rockschool grades 1-8. Skype lessons also available should meeting face to face not be an option.

Hi my name’s Thomas Brian. I’m originally from Leicester but I’ve lived in Greater Manchester since 2007 when I moved up north to study music at Salford University. Since then I’ve been very active in the Manchester music scene, playing in a variety of function bands, originals bands and acoustic ensembles. in the summer of 2015 I spent several months as the resident guitar vocalist at Caldera Palace, a 5* Thomson resort in Crete. This was a big learning curve for me as it allowed me to improve my playing, having to perform up to four sets a night, six nights a week to a widely varied audience. Alongside playing function events as a guitar vocalist, I'm also the bassist in The Robbers, a three piece function band based in Manchester.

“Steven Edwards has musical skills that captivate every audience he plays for.” - Natalie (Restaurant Manager) My name is Steven and I’m singer and guitarist based in Coventry, UK. I’ve always loved music and was bought up listening to albums that my Dad played in the lounge. Playing music and sharing it with people is something I really love do to. For a number of years (even since my teenage rock band days!) I have been playing at weddings, functions, bars and restaurants all around the UK. For me, I really love playing covers and changing how the original sounds or giving the song a new twist. Being able to perform songs that connect with people is a beautiful thing. Weddings and significant occasions create such amazing memories and for me to be part of these events is very special. If you are getting married, organising a function, holding a party or would like some live acoustic music at an event you are arranging drop me or ema...

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Solo Piano / Guitar Accompanist Pete is a piano player with almost 40 years' experience and is able to perform a wide range of quality live solo piano music at Weddings and Functions or in Restaurants and Bars. Covering many musical genres from classical, ragtime, jazz, blues, standards, rock 'n' roll, pop, rock, soul, indie, T.V. and film music and more, this makes him adaptable to any kind of live music environment. Pete has performed at various hotels, restaurants, bars and clubs around the North West of England. Pete is also an accomplished guitarist and performed in covers bands for many years playing a wide of range of music. He can also play as part of an electro-acoustic duo/trio, playing piano and guitar together with the accompanying the highly regarded singer, songwriter and guitarist, Tricia McTeague, featuring vocals, guitars and piano/keyboard. This can provide an extremely versatile and flexible musical offering, suitable for...

Versatile and conscientious of her audience Catherine Taylor-Dawson delivers a personally tailored and powerful performance.Adapting for individual taste from an eclectic ever growing repertoire there is something for everyone, her vocal range and character adding great colour and atmosphere to any event. Please request an up to date repertoire. Catherine has a passion for connecting with her audience whether it be for sweet ceremony singing, an anniversary, a presidents dinner, first dance or a lively birthday gathering Catherine will make an event to remember. First Dance/Special Song RequestA favourite song played at the right moment can make your event all the more special, please put a request in should you require that personal moment. You can also create your own playlist upon selection from my repertoire, please request an up to date list.* With an impressive CV and references Catherine proves a fabulous entertainer for all occasi...

I am an experienced 'fingerstyle' guitarist and love helping create an ambience using the mellow tones of my classical guitar - playing light classical, Spanish, jazz and arrangements of pop songs from the Beatles to Oasis. I have a lot of experience playing at both smaller venues and larger ones (e.g., The Point, Old Trafford Cricket Ground) in and around the Greater Manchester area and beyond. I am happy to travel within a 200 mile radius. I also play piano and would be happy to augment my guitar playing with piano if a well tuned one is available.

Giardino Strings is a distinguished ensemble composed of highly regarded professional musicians who have played extensively in concert halls across Europe. The group specialises in professional music engagements, weddings, proposals, corporate and Bollywood events, parties and Jewish celebrations including Bar Mitzvahs and Jewish weddings. The group is especially versatile and can perform as a solo, duo, trio, quartet, quintet, sextet, octet or chamber orchestra depending on your request or budget requirements. The group’s repertoire of strings arrangements is one of the largest in the UK ranging from classical to jazz, pop, soul, Bollywood, folk, Jewish and Israeli. The group can also arrange your favourite playlists to be performed at your special event if not already in their extensive collection.

Welcome to the home of Your Wedding Entertainment, the premier bespoke wedding entertainment specialists. With an all encompassing, professional approach and enough quality acts of all kinds, we provide the very best live entertainment for your special day. From start to finish, we leave no stone unturned in supplying the best in the business through a personal yet professional service. We aim to put your mind at rest and do what we are best at, so that you enjoy your big day and your guests leave with a smile on their faces. We hope you like our extensive roster of acts, and if there’s one that particularly catches your eye for a part of your special day, please get in touch

Add a personal touch to your special day and hire Liverpool-based Guy Called Greg for your wedding or important function. Acoustic singer Greg can create the distinct ambience you desire at your celebration and his professionalism will leave you stress-free to enjoy the event. From timeless classics such as ‘Fly Me to the Moon’, ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’ and ‘Let’s Stay Together’, to current hits from Ed Sheeran, Coldplay and Pharrell Williams, Guy Called Greg adapts a variety of songs with his fun and relaxed, unique sound. Simply choose from background music at your drinks reception or wedding breakfast or upbeat, energetic songs at the evening reception and tailor Greg’s stunning set to suit your big day.

Sam Knights is a Classically trained Guitarist based in Greater Manchester, UK. His time at Leeds College of Music earned him a Bachelor's Degree in Classical Music with Honours, and the prestigious Michael Grady Composition Prize. Having begun playing at the age of 8, Sam has been actively involved in a diverse range of music for most of his life, including Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock and Folk. He has been in, most often as a leader, numerous bands of all genres and gigged in a variety of different venues. Sam is available as a wedding/function/restaurant guitarist, and can tailor his repertoire to fit any role required. Please contact for examples of music and other information.

Over the last 18 years, Sam Prowse, 26, has become one of Yorkshire's finest guitarists. Fuelled by his parents love for the likes of George Harrsion, Simon & Garfunkel and Steve Tilston, Sam was set on learning how to play the guitar from a very early age. Music has since become a huge part of his life and without question the one thing Sam could not live without. This passion is evident not only the quality of his music, but also his heartfelt stage presence wherein Sam has been known to play everything from an infectiously upbeat covers of well known chart hits, to his own delicately structured pieces with their infinite complexity and emotional variance. Drawing on material of guitarists like Andy McKee, Pat Metheny, Erik Mongrain and Antoine Dufour, Sam's style comprises of a complex bed of sound that utilises altered tunings, percussive hits and tapping amongst many other techniques. His debut album, 'Broadmellow' is the culmination o...