Guitarist Darren

5 song playlist:

A World Class Guitarist

Want to book a Taunton based guitarist who’s appeared on live on Sky Arts TV to an audience of millions? A guitarist so good he was chosen by Tommy Emmanuel to perform with Tommy himself on his UK tours? Introducing Darren, a guitarist from the South West (Somerset) who is regarded by many as one of the greatest guitarists of his generation.

From picking up a guitar from the first time at the age of twelve to being endorsed by some of the best guitarist across the globe as one of the futures top guitar talents, Darren has the sheer musical skill and professionalism to leave your guests speechless. Primarily an instrumental guitarist, Darren also sings on a number of songs including classics from Adele, Ed Sheeran, Eric Clapton and Passenger.

TV, Radio and Endorsements | Guitarist Somerset

Darren is no stranger to television and radio, having appeared on the Sky Arts channel with Huey Morgan and Nitin Sawhney, and across the BBC; being the finalists in various competitions Darren’s guitar skills leave people in no doubt he is the future of modern guitar.

From touring with Tommy Emmanuel cgp, Clive Carroll, and Ben Hughes (all of whom are at the top of their field) to endorsing some of Britain’s top guitar brands, Darren has the professionalism that really stands out from the crowd.

Darren performs at Weddngs, Parties, Corporate Events, Gala Dinners and Festivals across the UK and beyond. Make your enquiry today!

Lineup & Performance Info:

• Default lineup: 1 member (Solo 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
• 60 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 | Guitarist Somerset:

• Add extra sets as required

Instrumental Guitar Setlist:

‘Ain’t Nobody’ – Chaka Khan
‘Billie Jean’ – Michael Jackson
‘Struttin” – The Meters
‘Classical Gas’ – Mason Williams
‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ – Bon Jovi
‘Superstition’ – Stevie Wonder
Beatles Medley
‘Mr. Sandman’ – (Chet Atkins version)
‘The House of the Rising Sun’ – The Animals
‘Amazing Grace’ – (Traditional)
‘Waltzing Matilda’ – (Traditional)
‘I’ll See You in My Dreams’ – Merle Travis
‘The Man’s Hands’ – Original
‘Cannonball Rag’ – Merle Travis
‘El Vaquero’ – Chet Atkins
‘Lewis and Clark’ – Tommy Emmanuel
‘Windy and Warm’ Chet Atkins
‘Jerry’s Breakdown’ – Jerry Reed
‘The Finger Lakes’ – Tommy Emmanuel
‘Czárdás‘ – (Traditional)
‘Happy Hour’
‘Endless Road’
‘Papa George’ – Tommy Emmanuel
‘Don’t Think Twice’
‘Live at Five’
‘Blue Smoke’
‘Countrywide’
‘Baby’s Coming Home’ – Chet Atkins
‘The Fingerwalk’
‘Jiffy Jam’ – Jerry Reed
‘Echoes’
‘Morning Aire’ – Tommy Emmanuel
‘Guitar Boogie’ – Arthur Smith
‘La Pistola’
‘The Pilgrim’
‘Africa’
‘The Weston Shuffle’
’16 Years Young’
‘Locomotivation’ – Tommy Emmanuel
‘Spanish Dreams’
‘Stay Close to Me’
‘All of Me’
‘The Claw’ – Jerry Reed
‘Greenthumb’
‘Tears for Jerusalem’ – Tommy Emmanuel
‘My Gypsy Heart’
‘Happy Again’
‘Angelina’
Chet Atkins Medley
‘Drifting’
‘The Mystery’

Vocal setlist:

Featuring tracks from the following artists:
Ed Sheeran
Eric Clapton
Adele
Passenger
David Gray
Tracy Chapman
Incubus
Jerry Reed