Billy Blackstone

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A unique solo act with live guitar, voice, harmonica and drums and a huge repertoire of blues, jazz, rock, soul and rock'n'roll covering anything from subtle atmospheric music to full on rock the house!

Small enough to fit into your living room with a sound big enough to fill a ballroom, Billy is suitable for almost any occasion and a great choice for real live music lovers with a taste for the 50s and 60s.

Billy is a seasoned studio and live musician with many years professional experience, he has worked in all types of venues worldwide including five star hotels, private and corporate functions and pubs, clubs and concert venues. He has played alongside many name acts and is also an artist in his own right with a notable recording career, his love for the music means that he always plays with a whole lot of soul.

Solo Guitar / Vocals / Harmonica / Drums
Duo (plus, Drums or Percussion)
Trio (plus, Drums and Bass)

Jazz

Georgia On My Mind – Charmichael
Route 66 – Troup
Autumn Leaves
Summertime – Gershwin
Nobody Knows You When You’re Down And Out – Cox
Blue Monk – Thelonious Monk
Watermelon Man – Herbie Hancock
All Blues – Miles Davis
My Funny Valentine – Rodgers/Hart
Round Midnight - Thelonious Monk

Blues

Little Red Rooster – Rolling Stones
I Just Want To Make Love To You
Hoochie Coochie Man – Muddy Waters
Sweet Home Chicago – Robert Johnson
Caledonia – BB King
Rolling And Tumbling – Muddy Waters
Walking Blues – Robert Johnson
Crossroads – Robert Johnson / Cream
Stormy Monday – T.Bone Walker
Key To The Highway – Little Walter
Worried Life Blues
My Babe – Little Walter
Watch Yourself – Little Walter
Let The Good Times Roll – BB King
Red House – Hendrix
Thrill Is Gone – BB King
Kansas City – Leiber/Stoller
Bright Lights Big City - Jimmy Reed
Rock Me Baby - BB King
Toredown – Clapton
Spoonful – Howling Wolf
Boom Boom – John Lee Hooker
Born Under A Bad Sign – Cream
Sweet Little Angel – BB King
Let The Good Times Roll – BB King
Before You Acuse Me – Clapton
Got My Mojo Working – Muddy Waters
Sugar Sweet – Freddie King
Born In Chicago – Butterfield
Green Onions - Booker T & the MG's

Soul

What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye
Heard It Through The Grapevine – Marvin Gaye
My Girl – Temptations
Where Ever I Lay My Hat – Marvin Gaye
Stand By Me – Ben E King
Dock Of The Bay – Otis Redding
Midnight Hour – Wilson Pickett
Mustang Sally – Wilson Pickett
Mr Pitiful – Redding/Cropper
Take Me To The River – Al Green
Knock On Wood – Floyd/Cropper
Try A Little Tenderness – Campbell
Bring It On Home – Sam Cooke
I Feel Good – James Brown
Superstition – Stevie Wonder

Rock & Roll

Johnny B Goode – Chuck Berry
Nadine – Chuck Berry
Hound Dog – Elvis
Blue Suade Shoes – Elvis
Long Tall Sally – Beatles
Mystery Train / It’s Alright Mama – Elvis
Slowdown – Beatles
Day Tripper – Beatles
Get Back – Beatles
Saw Her Standing There – Beatles
Back in the USSR - Beatles
Twist & Shout - Beatles
Sweet Little 16 - Chuck Berry
Tequila - Champs
Rock Around The Clock – Bill Haley
See You Later Alligator – Bill Haley
Shake Rattle And Roll - Bill Haley
C'mon Everybody - Eddie Cochran
Be-Bop-A-Lula - Gene Vincent
What'd I Say - Ray Charles
Louie Louie - The Kingsmen
La Bamba - Richie Vallens
Not Fade Away - Buddy Holly
Tutti Frutti - Little Richard
Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash

Rock

Sweet Home Alabama – Lynard Skynard
Freebird – Lynard Skynard
Light My Fire – Doors
Roadhouse Blues – Doors
Fire & Rain – James Taylor
Heart Of Gold – Neil Young
Layla – Eric Clapton
Imagine – John Lennon
All Along The Watchtower – Bob Dylan
Knocking On Heavens Door – Bob Dylan
Like A Rolling Stone – Bob Dylan
Lay Down Sally – Eric Clapton
Honky Tonk Woman – Rolling Stones
Satisfacton – Rolling Stones
Jumping Jack Flash – Rolling Stones
Brown Sugar – Rolling Stones
You Can't Always Get What You Want - Rolling Stones
Sympathy for the Devil - Rolling Stones
Angie – Rolling Stones
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
Little Wing – Hendrix
Wind Cries Mary – Hendrix
Foxy Lady – Hendrix
Purple Haze – Hendrix
Hey Joe – Hendrix
Proud Mary – CCR
Alright Now – Free
Cocaine – Cream
Black Magic Woman – Santana
Evil Ways – Santana
She’s Not There – Santana/Troggs
Sunshine Of Your Love – Cream
I Shot The Sheriff – Bob Marley
No Woman No Cry – Bob Marley
Good Times Roll – Hendrix
Wonderfull Tonight – Clapton
Long Train Running – Doobie Brothers
Funky Music – Wild Cherry
Whole Lotta Love – Led Zeppelin
Rock & Roll – Led Zeppelin
Let it Be - Beatles
Hey Jude - Beatles
Start Me Up - Rolling Stones
Wild Thing - Hendrix

Pop/Rock/Indie

7 Nation Army - White Stripes
Doorbell - White Stripes
Have Love Will Travel - Black Keys
I Got Mine - Black Keys
Roxanne - Police
Sorry - Tracy Chapman
Higher Ground - Stevie Wonder/Chilli Peppers
Crush - Dave Matthews
Desire - U2
Tush - ZZ Top
Summer of 69 - Bryan Adams
Smooth - Santana

Carol Rowley and Linda Tucker, Private Party Event, Derbyshire
Hi Marie, Just to let you know what a fantastic night we had on Saturday the 28th April. Billy Blackstone did not let us down he was fantastic, everybody really enjoyed his performance. His interaction with the audience was a bonus. A guy from the party was a drummer and played with Billy, while he sang and played the guitar. We would without a doubt use Warble Entertainments again, the staff were very helpful, prompt and delivered the goods and I found the booking easy. Many thanks.

Inez, Public Event, Lancaster
Just got back from the celebration at LMC, so the incredible gig you did there is still fresh and echoing in my head! Just want to say that you were absolutely fantastic, and the music you make is class and pure pleasure to listen to - especially live! Keep it rollin'. Much love, Inez xx

Ken Burke, Private Function, Cheshire
So good to hear some real blues music, enjoyed every song. Highly recommended.

Bill Hampton, Public Gig, Leeds
Wow!! How refreshing to hear the blues the way you play them! It makes a change from the artists who simply churn out the same old tired sounds without ever attempting to create anything new. Keep up the good work Bill

Martin Kennedy, Public Gig, Leeds
That is some talented blues playing. Reminds me of the heavy blues sound in Zeppelins music. Absolutely excellent. Cheers, Martin

Dave Dean, Festival, Dundee
Saw you play up in Dundee, you guys were the highlight of our weekend. Thanks!

Loz, London Calling Event, London
Greaat to catch ya in London rocking the street, keep up the good work buddy!!!!

James QT, Public Gig, Blackpool
Saw your gig in Blackpool last week - me and the missus really enjoyed it! And now digging the CD in the car - come back soon, James & Ellie

Hotels: Grand Hyatt, Mandarin Oriental, Marriot, New World, Panda, Gold Coast Resort.
Corporate: North West Airlines, Nomura Group, Morgan Stanley, Jockey Club(HK), HSBC, Sweedish Consulate.
Clubs/Pubs: Hard Rock Cafe, Life Cafe, Embassy Club, Circle Club, Jazz Club(HK), Brown Sugar and many pubs.
Concert Venues: Carling Academy Liverpool, Carling Academy London, Coliseum(HK), Arts Centre(HK), QE Stadium(HK).
Festivals: Greenbelt, Great British R&B, Burnley Blues, Ramsbottom Blues, Preston Jazz & Blues, HK Jazz & Blues.

What are your requirements?
All I need is a small space to set up and one power socket.

How long will you play?
I usually play two x 45 minute sets but can tailor this to 3 x 30minute sets or one long set - whatever fits in best with you.

Do you play pop songs?
Most of the stuff I do is from the 50s and 60s and a bit of 70s, guess the songs I do were popular in their day!

2 x 45 minute sets, or
3 x 30 minute sets, or
1 x 90 minute set

Please Note: The fees indicated below are approximate and based on a central location for each county. They are intended to provide a rough guide only and exact quotes can only be given once the date and exact location of your event have been provided.