Rob The Guitarist

Rob The Guitarist

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Location Manchester
Middx £476
21 Reviews

Rob provides a modern update on the traditional classical guitarist. Ideal for weddings, dinner parties and other events.

  • Highlights
  • The perfect musical backdrop for your ceremony, afternoon reception or wedding breakfast
  • Large repertoire of classic and modern pop, jazz and film tunes played instrumentally
  • Can arrange and play your special song request with prior notice

Rob played solo at my wedding, his playing just added to a perfect day. His choice of songs, his delivery and his professionalism stood out. How I wish I had as much natural ability.

Gwynfor Roberts

About


Solo acoustic guitarist Rob performs intimate well-crafted arrangements of favourite romantic and up-tempo songs. The inspiration comes from the traditional classical guitarist but focusing the repertoire on the contemporary hits and the classic songs that most clients have grown up with and enjoy listening to today. Song choices focus on themes of love and happiness - care has been taken to avoid anything dark or serious, keeping a feel-good theme throughout.

Rob's repertoire consists of modern and classic pop songs played instrumentally, with options of movie/musical tunes and vintage jazz. The focus is firmly on romantic and feel good hits with beautiful arrangements of favourite tunes by artists such as Ed Sheeran, The Beatles, John Legend, Queen, Rihanna, Madness, Spice Girls, McFly and many more!

Arrangements are perfectly suited to creating lovely backdrop. They are unobtrusive whilst celebrating the song, interesting enough to listen to attentively and equally perfect for sitting in the background whilst guests chat. They are designed to work perfectly for weddings, wether it be in the ceremony, drinks reception or wedding breakfast. The sets are equally ideal for other events including dinner parties, gala dinners, charity events and funerals.

Rob is a guitarist with many years performance experience in a range of different styles. He has a BA(Hons) degree in Popular Music and Recording and has played for clients for years as part of an acoustic jazz duo and in a function/party band as well as a solo guitarist. Additionally he has worked for years as a guitar tutor privately and in schools. Rob aims to couple excellent music with a professional approach and a high level of customer service and communication to help to make your event as special as possible.

Repertoire


Contemporary

  • Perfect - Ed Sheeran
  • A Thousand Years (from Twilight) - Christina Perri
  • One Day Like This - Elbow
  • All of Me - John Legend
  • One Kiss - Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa
  • Umbrella - Rihanna
  • All About You - McFly
  • Happy  - Pharrell Williams
  • Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
  • Use Somebody - Kings of Leon
  • Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
  • Hold My Hand - Jess Glynn
  • Greatest Day - Take That
  • Bang Bang - Jessie J
  • The Shape of You - Ed Sheeran
  • Love Me Like You Do - Ellie Goulding
  • Something Just Like This - Chainsmokers & Coldplay
  • Wherever You Will Go - The Calling
  • She Will Be Loved - Maroon 5
  • Get Lucky - Daft Punk
  • Just You and I - Tom Walker
  • Dance Monkey - Tones and I

Classic

  • Time After Time - Cyndie Lauper
  • It Must be Love  - Madness
  • You're My Best Friend - Queen
  • Tiny Dancer - Elton John
  • Your Song - Elton John
  • When You Say Nothing at All - Ronan Keating
  • Everlong - Foo Fighters
  • Endless Love - Luther Vandross ft. Mariah Carey
  • All You Need is Love - The Beatles
  • Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles
  • Sally Cinnamon - The Stone Roses
  • Three Little Birds - Bob Marley
  • Don't Worry, Be Happy - Bobby McFerrin
  • Let's Stay Together - Al Green
  • I'm a Believer - The Monkees
  • Sexual Healing - Marvin Gaye
  • I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing - Aerosmith
  • Close to You - The Carpenters
  • Stand By Me - Ben E. King
  • 2 Become 1 - Spice Girls
  • Never Had a Dream Come True - S Club 7
  • Harvest Moon - Neil Young
  • Mr. Blue Sky - E.L.O
  • Mmm Bop - Hanson
  • Don't Look Back in Anger - Oasis
  • Here, There and Everywhere - The Beatles

Film, TV and Musicals

  • A Million Dreams - The Greatest Showman
  • You've Got a Friend in Me - Randy Newman/Toy Story
  • I'll Be There for You - Friends/The Rembrandts
  • Pure Imagination - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
  • Let It Go - Idina Menzel/ Frozen
  • Harry Potter Theme
  • Peppa Pig Theme
  • Beauty and the Beast (Tale as Old as Time)
  • I Wanna Be Like You - The Jungle Book

Vintage & Classical

  • Pachelbel's Cannon in D
  • At Last - Etta James
  • Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra
  • When I Fall In Love - Nat King Cole
  • Bring Me Sunshine - Morecomb and Wise
  • As Time Goes By - Frank Sinatra/ Casablanca 
  • Moonlight Serenade - Glenn Miller
Line-Up

  • Solo Guitarist

17 Reviews

Top reviews

Simon Thorne

Event: Wedding
Location: Wiltshire
5/5

Really happy we booked Rob. His music is fun and engaging and really helped set the right mood for our ceremony and drinks reception after. So much better than playing pre-recorded music!


Sean Dalton

Event: Wedding
Location: Lancashire
5/5

We hired Rob for our wedding in August, and we cannot recommend him highly enough. Rob is not only an amazing guitarist but also a great guy and extremely flexible when it comes to your requirements. He was so kind to learn a new song for us which he not only played flawlessly but looped it organically for as long as it took for my wife to walk down the aisle (what felt like forever!!). His music had an ability to ignite emotions. It was like having your personal acoustic soundtrack! Rob played during our ceremony and for an additional 2.5 hours for the outdoor reception. We will be asking any and all friends to hire him in the future so we may make up for the minutes missed during photos


Amanda Ryan

Event: Wedding
Location: Manchester
5/5

Absolutely amazing really was a beautiful part of our wedding would definitely recommend Rob to all my friends and family and anyone else.


Louisa Hitchen

Event: Wedding
Location: Herefordshire
5/5

Rob played for our ceremony and also during the drinks reception. He was very professional and an excellent guitar player and created a wonderful atmosphere :) He even played outside unamplified (due to the rules of our venue) and it was beautiful.


David Cumming

Event: Party
Location: Manchester
5/5

Rob played two sets at our private party. The acoustic guitar music was perfect for the lunchtime setting. Our guests were really complementary and I particularly enjoyed Rob's version of Foo Fighter's "Everlong". Rob kept things going nicely and finished with a few more lively songs. Rob really made our afternoon, allowed us to relax as hosts. Thank you Rob!


Helen Woodhouse

Event: Wedding
Location: North Yorkshire
5/5

Really loved the guitar - Rob learned I Can't Help Falling in Love With You by Elvis for my walking down the aisle which was lovely.


Laura Adams

Event: Wedding
Location: Devon
5/5

Rob was absolutely amazing on our wedding. He learnt 3 songs specifically for our ceremony and played the music beautifully. He also played at the reception and created a wonderful atmosphere for our drinks reception. He was so professional and a wonderful musician and so easy to work with on the run up to and on the day. I would 100% recommend him and would certainly book him again. Thank you Rob!


Michelle Hitchen

Event: Wedding
Location: Manchester
5/5

Rob was so easy to deal with; his performance was really a joy. Everyone commented how lovely the guitar was and I would highly recommend him to any prospective newlyweds.


Kirsty Macmillan

Event: Wedding
Location: Cumbria
5/5

Rob's music sounded great inside the church. His communication was brilliant. Thank you for making our wedding day so special.


Maria Manley

Event: Wedding
Location: Lancashire
5/5

Absolutely outstanding Rob you made our wedding ceremony so special definitely recommend Rob to friends and family keep up the good work thank you so much.


Ali Walker

Event: Wedding
Location: Yorkshire
5/5

We had the pleasure of having Rob play at our wedding, and he added such a beautiful ambiance to our ceremony and reception. He played every song perfectly, very professional, punctual, and incredibly skilled - highly recommend!


Amy Petrie

Event: Wedding
Location: Northumberland
5/5

Robs performance provided the perfect backdrop to our wedding day. His music effortlessly blended into the atmosphere, heightening the mood and making our special moments all the more enjoyable. He was a delight to work with, and we couldn't be happier with how he played. Absolutely smashed it out of the park!


Kathryn

Event: Wedding
Location: Buckinghamshire
5/5

We had the absolute pleasure of having Rob play guitar at our wedding, and he was fantastic from start to finish. From our very first conversation, he was friendly, professional, and accommodating, making the whole process completely stress free. On the day itself, his playing created such a beautiful atmosphere. So many of our guests commented on how amazing the music was, it really added something special to the day. If you?re looking for a guitarist who is not only a brilliant musician but also a genuinely lovely person to work with, we can?t recommend Rob highly enough. He helped make our wedding day unforgettable.


Leigh Robinson

Event: Wedding
Location: Edinburgh
5/5

What an absolute treat it was to have Rob performing for us during our very intimate wedding ceremony at Mansion House, Edinburgh Zoo. He was a complete star that brought the room to life!


H. Kingsbury

Event: Corporate
Location: London
5/5

I booked Rob for a product launch. Booking was easy and Rob was very professional and great to work with. He listened to the set-up of the event and followed my lead to ensure the music and ambiance was perfect. I would definitely recommend Rob.


John Weale

Event: Birthday Party
Location: Gloucestershire
5/5

The whole process of booking, and pre-event communications with Rob, were excellent. In particular Rob was very proactive in making sure we selected the right kind of music for the event, and sorting out all the details. And on the night he was punctual and had everything sorted out well before the start of the event. His performance was great and we were really pleased that I had chosen Rob and would wholeheartedly recommend him to anybody planning a similar event.


Gwynfor Roberts

Event: Wedding
Location: Flint
5/5

Rob played solo at my wedding, his playing just added to a perfect day. His choice of songs, his delivery and his professionalism stood out. How I wish I had as much natural ability. I would recommend him to anyone, without hesitation.


    Pricing

    We give you a bespoke price based on the exact location of your event. The pricing below is based on a central location for your area so you have an idea of what your price will be. The exact price will be given in the booking process after you’ve provided the location details.

    East
    • Cambridgeshire £425
    • Norfolk £435
    • Norwich £435
    • Suffolk £445
    East Midlands
    • Derbyshire £380
    • Leicestershire £390
    • Lincolnshire £410
    • Northamptonshire £410
    • Nottinghamshire £385
    • Rutland £425
    Foreign Locations
    • Europe £140
    • Rest of the world £140
    North East
    • Durham £410
    • East Yorkshire £390
    • Leeds £380
    • North Yorkshire £390
    • Northumberland £425
    • South Yorkshire £380
    • Tyne and Wear £415
    • West Yorkshire £380
    • Yorkshire £390
    North West
    • Cheshire £380
    • Cumbria £400
    • Lancashire £380
    • Liverpool £380
    • Manchester £370
    • Merseyside £380
    Scotland
    • Aberdeen £530
    • Ayrshire £455
    • Dundee £475
    • East Lothian £450
    • Edinburgh £455
    • Fife £465
    • Glasgow £455
    • Inverness £530
    • Perth £480
    • West Lothian £450
    South East
    • Bedfordshire £420
    • Berkshire £535
    • Buckinghamshire £425
    • East Sussex £470
    • Essex £445
    • Hampshire £450
    • Hertfordshire £430
    • Isle of Wight £490
    • Kent £460
    • London £480
    • Middlesex £476
    • Oxfordshire £420
    • Surrey £445
    • Sussex £473
    • West Sussex £473
    South West
    • Bath £435
    • Bristol £435
    • Cornwall £480
    • Devon £477
    • Dorset £465
    • Somerset £445
    • Wiltshire £440
    Wales
    • Anglesey £395
    • Brecon £430
    • Cardiff £430
    • Cardigan £410
    • Carmarthen £430
    • Glamorgan £435
    • Monmouth £415
    • Pembroke £440
    • Powys £410
    • Wrexham £380
    West Midlands
    • Birmingham £400
    • Cotswolds £415
    • Gloucestershire £415
    • Herefordshire £430
    • Shropshire £385
    • Staffordshire £380
    • Warwickshire £400
    • Worcestershire £395

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    FAQs

    We have a special song we would like played which isn't on your songlist, would you be able to do this?
    Yes, Rob offers every client the option of choosing one song that he will arrange and perform free of charge. Occasionally a song may not work well as a solo guitar piece, in which case he'll advise, but most things can be done.

    Who chooses what songs are played and when?
    This is up to you. Apart from the free choice of song, all songs played will be from the repertoire. Most clients may want to specify certain songs from the repertoire they definitely want included, or excluded from the day, and may want to make request certain songs are played in a certain set. However Rob is happy with a client picking the exact setlist, leaving it up to his judgement, or anything inbetween.

    What equipment is used and how does this affect set up time and space needed?
    Rob comes with an acoustic guitar and a single 1000w speaker on a stand. This means the amount of space needed is quite minimal, just enough for Rob to sit on a chair with a speaker next to him. Set up time can be minutes, meaning it's easy for Rob to move to different rooms or venues for different sets. The speaker allows the performance volume to be tailored to suit the event.

    What does a wedding ceremony 'set' consist of?
    This will typically be involve Rob playing from 30 minutes before the start of the ceremony as guests enter and settle, and then playing brides entrance music. He will then play during the signing of the register, usually the length of 2 - 3 songs, and then play again as everyone leaves. 

    If playing a wedding ceremony, can you then play the drinks reception and/or wedding breakfast?
    The standard price for two sets would include playing in the wedding ceremony and drinks reception or the drink reception and wedding breakfast. Rob can perform in the ceremony and then the wedding breakfast for an additional small waiting fee to cover the time inbetween.There is also an option for three appearances if you want guitar music in the ceremony, drinks reception and wedding breakfast.

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