Richard (Guitarist)
Richard aged just 20 appearing on the Jools Holland Show!
Richard – Wedding Guitarist North West
Richard is an extremely talented Wedding Guitarist North West with over 20 years performing experience. Performing across the UK he can bring his many years of professionalism to your event. Performing at Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Breakfasts, Corporate Events and Parties across the UK his repertoire covers all the songs guests love to hear. Check out his photos, bio and sound files (below) and make your query today!
Your Live Performance
With a musical pedigree and degree of professionalism that is hard to beat, Richard has performed at countless events across the UK and beyond. With celebrity clients including Paul O’Grady, Sir Norman Wisdom, Sir Terence Conran, chef James Martin, George Cole and Premiership footballer Nathan Ellington, Richard can tailor his set for your Wedding day and learn your special song. Performing at Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Breakfasts, Corporate Events, Gala Dinners, and Parties. Richard has an exciting and varied setlist, and can perform on acoustic or electric guitar (depending upon your preference). Richard (Wedding Guitarist North West) can also perform in a duo, trio, and four piece band for your reception or evening party too!
Wedding Ceremony Music
Of course, there are so many different types of Wedding Ceremonies the possibilities are endless! You may be having a church Wedding or having your Wedding in a hotel- Richard can cater for whatever you choose. A usual performance for a Wedding Ceremony is scheduled like this:
- Arrival: 1 hour before ceremony – Equipment setup and placement.
- 30 minutes before ceremony – Richard begins performing background music of your choosing. You can choose if you would like him to perform modern or Classical songs, or on an acoustic or electric guitar, and whether you would like amplification and a little extra lighting.
- Ceremony begins! – Richard performs 1 song for the very special ‘Processional’ (entrance of the Bride)
- Signing of the Register – it is usual to have 3 songs (approx) performed at this point, however Richard can perform as many songs as is required for this part of the Wedding ceremony
- Recessional – Richard performs a song as the excited newly-married Wedding couple walk back down the aisle! Richard continues performing until guests move to the next part of the day (i.e. the Drinks Reception or photographs). Richard can perform during the drinks reception too, why not hire the duo with a female vocalist or sax, or even the trio? Richard can provide the evening band also, with a disco service (please enquire)
Chart Success and Accolades
Richard was one of the inaugural students to begin the first year of the famous LIPA Performing Arts School- his induction was part of a live television special featuring Gerry and the Pacemakers on a ‘Ferry Across the Mersey’ special. Richard has received Masterclasses from Joan Armatrading, Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits), José Feliciano, Yngwie Malmsteen and Steve Morse (Deep Purple), and been awarded his degree from none other than Sir Paul McCartney. At the age of just 20 Richard (Wedding Guitarist North West) was also a finalist of the ‘Young Jazz Musician of the Year’ (hosted by Jools Holland and televised on ITV) and ‘Acoustic Guitarist of the Year’ finals at Wembley.
Richard has written, performed with and toured with some of the most respected international artists. He is also the guitarist on Oscar winner Jared Leto’s band 30 Seconds To Mars track ‘Up In The Air’ (remix). He has co-wrote and performed on many chart hits culminating in hundreds of millions of YouTube views and awards. Make your enquiry today!
Lineup & Performance Info:
- Default lineup: 1 member (Solo self contained guitarist)
- Performance timings: 2 x 45 min sets (as standard)
- This act accepts bookings across the UK and Internationally
Required by this act:
- Parking for their vehicle(s) at the venue
- Electricity supply
- 2m x 2m stage space
- 40 mins for setup/soundcheck
- Changing room (ideally secure and private)
- Water/tea/coffee/soft drinks
- Hot meal/buffet may be required at some evening performances
Provided by this act as standard:
- PA system
- Pre-recorded background music during performance break(s)
Additional booking options:
- Add extra 45 minute sets as required
- 200+ guests? This act can supply a larger PA, Disco & lighting (please enquire). This act can also perform in a duo (instrumental or with female vocals), trio, 4/5 piece band.
Richard (Wedding Guitarist North West) can perform a variety of songs and will work closely with you to develop your perfect setlist for your Wedding Ceremony, Drinks Reception and/or Wedding Breakfast. His repertoire is very varied, here are a few examples below of all of the types of songs he can perform in addition to the usual Wedding favourites:
Popular Setlist:
James Bay – ‘Hold Back the River’
Ed Sheeran – ‘Photograph’
Ed Sheeran – ‘Thinking Out Loud’
Sam Smith – ‘Stay With Me’
Bruno Mars – ‘Marry You’
Paul Weller – ‘You Do Something To Me’
Snow Patrol – ‘Chasing Cars’
Bryan Adams – ‘Run To You’
Cyndi Lauper – ‘True Colors’
Jeff Buckley – ‘Hallelujah’
‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ – (Standard)
John Lennon – ‘Imagine’
Marvin Gaye – ‘I Heard It Through The Grapevine’
Elvis Presley – ‘I Can’t Help Falling in Love With You’
Bruno Mars – ‘Just the Way You Are’
Elvis Presley – ‘Love Me Tender’
John Denver – ‘Annie’s Song’
Ben E. King – ‘Stand By Me’
‘Romanza’ – (Classical)
‘Cavatina’ – (Classical)
Van Morrison – ‘Moondance’
‘Flower of Scotland’ – Traditional Scottish
Stevie Wonder – ‘Isn’t She Lovely’
Sting – ‘Fields of Gold’
Michael Jackson – ‘Human Nature’
Cyndi Lauper – ‘Time After Time’
Mamas and the Papas – ‘Dream a Little Dream of Me’
Peggy Lee – ‘Fever’
Sting – ‘Shape of My Heart’
Bill Withers – ‘Lean on Me’
The Temptations – ‘My Girl’
Fleetwood Mac – ‘Black Magic Woman’
Herbie Hancock – ‘Canteloupe Island’
Kenny Burrell – ‘Chitlins Con Carne’
Stevie Wonder – ‘I Wish’
Jimi Hendrix – ‘Little Wing’
Eric Clapton – ‘Wonderful Tonight’
Curtis Mayfield – ‘People Get Ready’
George Benson – ‘Return of the Prodigal Son’
Otis Redding – ‘Sittin’ (On the Dock of the Bay)’
Dusty Springfield – ‘Son of a Preacherman’
Dusty Springfield – ‘Spooky’
Billie Holiday – ‘Summertime’
Dave Brubeck – ‘Take 5’
Sonny and Cher – ”The Beat Goes On’
Guns N’ Roses – ‘Sweet Child o’ Mine’ (beautiful mid-tempo acoustic version)
Frank Sinatra – ‘I’ve Got You (Under My Skin)
Billie Holiday – ‘Summertime’
The La’s’ – There She Goes’
The Police’ – Every Breath You Take’
Amy Winehouse – ‘Valerie’
Beatles songs:
‘Something’
‘And I Love Her’
‘Here Comes the Sun’
‘Hard Day’s Night’ (performed in a swing style)
‘Let it Be’
‘Blackbird’
(Most Beatles songs can be performed upon request)