My repertoire is a carefully chosen selection of contemporary music – unique among ‘classical’ wedding guitarists – to cater for a wide range of tastes and age groups (with a little humour thrown in for good measure!). You’ll find everything from romantic to rock ‘n’ roll, jazz standards, movie soundtracks and the odd classical piece.

Tried and tested over several hundred bookings, the arrangements are highly adaptable with the song list under constant development. Click HERE for a little guidance in choosing music for wedding ceremonies.

“… the Indiana Jones theme tune was a particular hit!”
“We wanted something a little bit different … great song choices that really reflected our style of day and our personalities…”

I use an electronic looper-sampler pedal to layer parts and incorporate a lot of live improvisation into my performance – while of course remaining faithful to the familiar melodies of the original. My style is perhaps best described as ‘pseudo-classical’ with a little jazz-blues influence. The list below represents my ‘standard’ set-list; additional requests may incur an extra charge (see FAQ).

Favourites

Let’s Dance (David Bowie) – Slowed down, chilled version (1983)
Boyz of Summer (Don Henley) – Absolute classic 80’s! (1984)
Is This Love? (Bob Marley) – Beautiful song, great for register signings and pre-ceremony (1978)
Top Gun Main Theme (Harold Faltermeyer) – I feel the need, the need for … (1986)
Jurassic Park/Star Wars/Indiana Jones (John Williams) – Very popular movie themes (70s-90s)
Take Five (Dave Brubeck) – Best-selling jazz single of all time (1959)
Get Lucky (Daft Punk) – Recent classic made in collaboration with prolific hit-maker Nile Rogers (2013)
Move on Up (Curtis Mayfield) – Originally released 1970, sampled by Kanye West in 2006
I’m Still Standing (Elton John) – Yeah yeah, yeah… (1983)
Fly Me to the Moon (Frank Sinatra) – first recorded in 1954, best known version by Sinatra ten years later
Move on Up (Curtis Mayfield) – Originally released 1970, sampled by Kanye West in 2006
(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher (Jackie Wilson) – Motown classic, versatile, perfect for the recessional (1967)
Life on Mars (David Bowie) – Songwriting genius, and a real challenge to play (1971)
Isn’t She Lovely (Stevie Wonder) – Great for ceremonies (1976)
God Only Knows (Beach Boys) – Brian Wilson & Co. at their finest (1966)
Like A Hurricane (Neil Young) – He’s one of our own (1977)
The Girl from Ipanema (Antônio Carlos Jobim) – The full Brazilian (1963)
Man in the Mirror (Michael Jackson) – Chaamone (1988)
All Along the Watchtower (Jimi Hendrix) – One of his best-known masterpieces, a Bob Dylan cover (1965)
Teenage Kicks (Undertones) – Hard to beat (1978)

Recent (2000 onwards)

Symphony (Clean Bandit w/Zara Larsson) – Prolific band’s third UK number one (2017)
Thinking Out Loud (Ed Sheeran) – Ok I’ll play this if you want me to… (2014)
All of Me (John Legend) – Third best-selling song of the year (2014)
Valerie (Amy Winehouse) – Originally by the Zutons (2006)
I’m Yours (Jason Mraz) – hugely successful summer hit (2005)
Get Lucky (Daft Punk) – Recent classic made in collaboration with prolific hit-maker Nile Rogers (2013)
How Long Will I Love You? (Ellie Goulding) – Works well for aisle walks and register signings (2013)
Sex on Fire (Kings of Leon) – One of the biggest bands of recent times (2008)
Shake It Off/Blank Space (Taylor Swift) – Yes, really! (2014)

1980’s-90’s

Nobody Does it Better (Carly Simon) – Great Bond theme! (1997)
Scar Tissue (Red Hot Chili Peppers) – Was it really this long ago?! (1999)
Careless Whisper (George Michael) – One for the ladies… erm… RIP George (1984)
Your Love Gets Sweeter Everyday (Finlay Quaye) – Lovely song, so simple! (1998)
One Hand in My Pocket (Alanis Morissette) – Single from Jagged Little Pill (1995)
Kiss (Prince) – You don’t have to be beautiful… (1986)
I’m Still Standing (Elton John) – Yeah yeah, yeah… (1983)
Man in the Mirror (Michael Jackson) – I’m gonna make that chaange, chaamone! (1988)
Boyz of Summer (Don Henley) – Absolute classic 80’s! (1984)

50’s, 60’s, 70’s

Isn’t She Lovely (Stevie Wonder) – Great for ceremonies (1976)
Teenage Kicks (The Undertones) – Hard to beat (1978)
California Dreamin’ (Mamas & Papas) – Classic pop from (1965) #89 in Rolling Stone’s list of ‘The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time’
It’s Not Unusual (Tom Jones) – Originally intended for Sandie Shaw, recorded by a then-unknown Tom Jones (1965)
Take Five (Dave Brubeck) – Best-selling jazz single of all time (1959)
Redemption Song (Bob Marley) – “Old pirates yes they rob I, sold I to the merchant ships” (1979)
Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd) – Classic Pink Floyd anthem from album of the same name (1975)
Breathe/Time (Pink Floyd) – From Dark Side of the Moon (1973)
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? (Carole King) – Covered multiple times, from the album ‘Tapestry’ (1971)
Fly Me to the Moon (Frank Sinatra) – first recorded in 1954, best-known version by Sinatra ten years later
Move on Up (Curtis Mayfield) – Originally released 1970, sampled by Kanye West in 2006
Let’s Stay Together (Al Green) – 60th greatest song of all time according to Rolling Stone (1971)
Albatross (Peter Green) – Instrumental, famously used by Marks & Spencer in TV ads (1968)
Layla (Eric Clapton) – Guitar anthem released under Derek and the Dominos (1970)
September (Earth, Wind & Fire) – Disco classic! (1978)
(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher (Jackie Wilson) – Motown classic, perfect for the recessional (1967)
All Along the Watchtower (Jimi Hendrix) – One of his best-known masterpieces, a Bob Dylan cover (1965)
Life on Mars (David Bowie) – Songwriting genius, and a real challenge to play (1971)
Is This Love? (Bob Marley) – Beautiful song, great for register signings and pre-ceremony (1978)
In My Life (Beatles) – The less obvious, understated Beatles choice from Rubber Soul (1965)
Highway to Hell (ACDC) – Classic rock! (1979)
You’ve Got a Friend (James Taylor) – Best known version of this Carole King song (1971)
Black Magic Woman (Peter Green/Santana) – Classic blues from Peter Green (1968), made famous by Santana (1970)
Jessica (Allman Brothers) – Theme tune to TV’s top gear (1971)
God Only Knows (Beach Boys) – Brian Wilson & Co. at their finest (1966)
The Girl from Ipanema (Antônio Carlos Jobim) – The full Brazilian (1963)
Teenage Kicks (Undertones) – Right through the night (1978)

TV & Movie Themes

Indiana Jones, Star Wars, Rocky, Superman, ET, Top Gun, Jurassic Park, Last of the Mohicans, Match of the Day…

Other various

I can also play the traditional Bridal Chorus ‘Here Comes the Bride’ by Wagner and Pachelbel’s Canon.

The above selection is based on the most obvious, popular choices across pop, jazz and rock – I can play other bits and pieces by artists such as Nirvana, Pink Floyd, Flight of the Conchords, Foo Fighters, Radiohead and even Rage Against the Machine with a bit of prior notice! I’m very open to learning quirky versions of songs so don’t be afraid to ask. Film themes such as Indiana Jones, Rocky, Top Gun and Star Wars are always popular!