Most of the day does not need a band. It needs someone who can hold a room at the volume the moment calls for.
A solo act fits the shape of a wedding better than anything larger. He can play quietly behind a ceremony, fill a garden during photographs, and then turn the evening into a singalong — without three van loads of equipment, a soundcheck that eats your afternoon, or five people who need feeding.
How the day runs
- Ceremony
As everyone sits down
Quiet instrumental as guests arrive, then whatever you want to walk in to. Signing-of-the-register music, and something with a bit of lift on the way out.
- Drinks
Photographs and canapés
The long stretch where nothing is scheduled and everyone is standing about with a glass. Warm, unobtrusive, loud enough to fill a lawn and quiet enough to talk over.
- First dance
Your song, live
Learned properly beforehand, not approximated. If it genuinely does not work on one guitar he will tell you that early rather than on the night.
- Evening
Two sets, and then the singing
Starts with people half-listening and ends with a room that knows every word. He reads the room rather than following a fixed list.
On the day
What it costs
Two evening sets start at £650, sound system included. Ceremony and drinks reception music, a learned first dance, and a playlist between sets are each a fixed add-on — the booking form prices the whole thing before you commit to anything.
What he plays
A working list rather than a fixed set. Requests welcome, including on the night.
Sixties and seventies
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Eighties and nineties
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Two thousands onwards
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Singalongs and closers
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Couples he has played for
No reviews here yet — this section fills in as bookings complete. Ask and we will put you in touch with the last couple of clients directly.
Questions couples ask
What happens if it rains?
Outdoor ceremonies and lawn receptions get a wet-weather plan agreed in advance, and the rig moves indoors in about ten minutes. The equipment cannot sit in rain, so the decision gets made early rather than at the last moment.
Does the venue need a sound system?
No. Everything comes with him — speakers, microphones, stands, and spares of anything that can fail. All he needs is a single plug socket and a square metre of floor. If your venue does have a system, say so on the booking form and the equipment charge comes off.
Can he learn a song that is not on the list?
Yes, for the first dance and usually for one other. It is a fixed fee that covers the rehearsal time properly. Ask early rather than a fortnight before.
What does he wear?
Suit unless you tell him otherwise. If your wedding has a dress code or a colour scheme he will follow it.
How loud is it?
Whatever the venue allows. Many have a decibel limiter or a noise curfew — send the details and he will work inside them. A solo acoustic act is rarely the thing that trips a limiter.
What if he is ill?
He is one person, so there is no pretending this cannot happen. Every confirmed wedding comes with named cover from two other solo acts on the same circuit, agreed in advance and briefed on your song choices.
When do we pay?
A 25% deposit secures the date and the balance is due two weeks before. Bank transfer or card, whichever suits.
Is your date free?
Takes a minute. If the booking is straightforward you get the price on screen; if it needs a conversation you hear back the same day.
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