“Super-talented. A great guitar player & singer. Anyone looking for someone to partner up with, someone to tour with, hang out with… Simon is your guy.” – Eric Martin, vocalist for multi-platinum rock band Mr. Big
"Simon's a great singer, a great songwriter, a great entertainer - you should check him out!" Damon Johnson, lead guitarist for Alice Cooper, Thin Lizzy and Black Star Riders.
Simon is a guitarist of exceptional talent, having toured extensively throughout the UK and Europe with some of rock music's biggest singers like Eric Martin from Mr Big, Joe Lynn Turner from Deep Purple and Rainbow and Damon Johnson from Thin Lizzy and Black Star Riders.
When you hire Simon, you can expect a great night of songs and entertainment with an energetic and entertaining set of covers that will enhance any event you are planning!
But don't take our word for it...watch Simon's showreel and hear it from some of rock's greatest yourselves...!
Setlist and vocals were amazing. It created the perfect atmosphere. I would highly recommend and hope to find a reason to have Simon at an event again!
Excellent performance, spent time to get to know everyone prior to singing, absolutely nailed it! We had a mixed audience and got everyone up dancing, would recommend to hire Simon for any kind of party/ wedding. We could not ask for more
I booked Simon for my husbands surprise birthday celebration. He kept in contact prior to the event and answered any questions I had.
From the moment he arrived he was easy to chat with and was happy to be felxible regarding set times.
He is a brilliant musician and singer and provided a playlist that included songs that he knew my husband would enjoy.
We have received some great feedback from friends and my husband is still talking about the evening.
We would like to say a big thank you to Simon for helping to make the celebration such a great evening.
Would highly recommend Simon!
Wow, wow, wow. Look no further for your singer, Simon was excellent. He is a brilliant musician and singer, judged the party perfectly playing a great selection of music to suit all ages and tastes. He really went that extra mile to make the occasion special, learning an additional song that was significant to the 60 year old birthday boy and his University friends. It went down an absolute storm. We've had so many emails from friends saying how much they enjoyed the music and an opportunity to dance and asking how we found him. Don't miss out, I can't recommend him highly enough.
Simon was an absolute star at our wedding. He sang beautifully during our ceremony and did a fabulous playlist during our reception. He was a delight to work with and extremely talented and we would recommend him whole-heartedly as he added so much to our perfect day! Claire and Tony
Thanks for making it a lovely event Simon. You were very friendly and easy to communicate with in the run up to the event. Received great feedback from people and venue on the day who would like to have you back! Thank you for all of your help, would definitely recommend!
Smon Sapporo is a consummate professional and an absolute diamond. I booked Simon for a corporate event and had so many people (including senior leadership) who approached me asking where I found him from and commented how great he was!
After I confirmed through Poptop, he was in touch promptly and professionally. He answered all of my questions on the lead up to the event, was flexible when making the arrangements and arrived in plenty of time on the day.
Simon is an incredible musician with a soulful voice that turns heads but also, a lovely genuine guy. I could not recommend him enough.
Simon's music was fantastic! He really helped to make our wedding so special. He gave our ceremony and drinks on the lawn an added level of romance. We loved his relaxed nature and flexibility. All our guests commented on the great music, in fact many enjoyed a little dance! From start to finish, Simon made everything easy for us. A lovely person to have at our special day. Thanks Simon, love Jenni and Brendan
"Well what can I say!
Simon was fantastic. Engaging, professional and a staggering guitar player.
He gauged his audience perfectly and picked the best songs. An absolute gent to talk to and even hung around after his slot and engaged with everyone.
He made my wife’s night and I would book him again in an instant. If you’re after great music played immaculately then you need look no further.
Thank you Simon. Until next time.
Leigh and Natasha "
He did a wide variety of songs.
"FANTASTIC.
Great singer, great guitarist,
Great communication all throughout initial contact up until he arrived at the venue.
Very talented man, and genuinely helpful and friendly.
Really made the difference to our first dance.
Honestly, i cant recommend him enough!!
Will Definitely use him again. Just have to think of an excuse to!!
Thanks Simon!"
"Hi,
I thought Simon was true professional.
We had a party of 50 guest and a lot of my friends wanted to know where I had found this singer. My friends all loved the music.
My party was a huge success due to Simons song choices and performance.
I would highly recommend him for an event like that again.
Thanks
Craig"
I booked Simon as the entertainment for a team building day I had organised for the banking group BNP Paribas and he was absolutely fantastic. He had everyone up dancing and singing and his song choice was brilliant. He was very accommodating and patient as he had to go on later than initially scheduled - overall he was just great to work with. I shall definitely be booking Simon again.
Simon, we cant thank you enough for making our party beautiful with your music. Everyone enjoyed when you started and it was very relaxing to listen to your songs and watch you play guitar. It was beyond our expectations! I was very happy to have chosen you to perfom on our special day, thank you so much! Will choose you over and over again in the future and we have already been recommending you. Your very happy client, -Hydz xx
Birthdays, Parties, Weddings, general entertainment
Various Fuller's & Young's Brewery pubs in London, mainly in Twickenham, Richmond, Barnes and Putney. The rest have been private clientele.
Minimum one hour, maximum three hours (3 x 5 minute sets)
Yes
Yes
A few square feet. It's a very tidy, compact set up.
Yes, you get to choose one song for me to learn included in the price. Additional songs can be requested for an additional £25 per song
I generally take one fifteen minute break per hour singing but I can play straight through or play things by ear on the night.
Sample songs from my set:
The Monkeys - I'm A Believer
Van Morrisson - Brown Eyed Girl
James Bay - Hold Back The River
George Ezra - Budapest
Robbie Williams - Angels
Take That - Back For Good
Oasis - Wonderwall
Oasis - Live Forever
Train - Soul Sista
Lady Gaga - Poker Face
Beatles - most Beatles’ songs!
Ryan Adams - Firecracker
Crowded House - Fall at Your Feet
Bluebells - Young At Heart
Prince - Cream
Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Backstreet Boys - I Want It That Way
Shawn Mendes - Treat You Better
Sugar Ray - Every Morning
Daniel Beddingfield - I Can’t Read You
The Killers - Mr Brightside
Wheatus - Teenage Dirtbag
James - Sit Down
Thin Lizzy - Boys Are Back
The Eagles - Desperado
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
Manfred Mann - Mighty Quinn
Eagle Eye Cherry - Save Tonight
Olly Murs - Dance With You Tonight
Kings Of Leon - Use Somebody
Ocean Colour Scene - Day We Caught The Train
Primal Scream - Rocks
Steve Earle - Galway Girl
Train - Soul Sister
Damien Rice - Cannonball
Eric Clapton - Wonderful Tonight
Bon Jovi - Bed of Roses
Paolo Nutini - Loving You
Tom Petty - Free Fallin'
Fleetwood Mac - Go Your Own Way
Simon & Garfunkel - Cecilia
Monkeys - Daydream Believer
Steeler’s Wheel - Stuck In The Middle
Righteous Brothers - You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling