J. Hamilton Guitar ( Instrumental Covers) Instrumental Covers of famous songs of all genres / eras

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Description Price
Solo Instrumental Guitar Covers for up to 1 hour ( I bring and supply sound system)£90
Solo Instrumental Guitar Covers for up to 2 hours ( I bring and supply sound system)£140
Solo Instrumental Guitar Covers for up to 3 hours (The Ultimate mix of all my setlists) ( I bring and supply sound system)£200
Beatles Instrumental Guitar Music for up to 2 hours ( I bring and supply sound system)£160
Wedding Package ( Romantic Instrumental Guitar Covers of Famous Love songs before and During the service split between 45min / 1hr , then a mixture of famous classic hits of pop/ rock all genres for the afterparty/ reception£450
My Prices are all general quotes assuming there are no specific custom requests / requirements. I am always happy and flexible to take on any requests to work with customers and suite their needs so please contact me for any questions etc.

About / Biography

Hello

I am a Manchester Based Fingerstyle Guitarist who creates original and unique arrangements of famous songs that I cover .

The playlist I have built is designed to play a mixture of music that covers all genres and decades, to please and entertain people of different tastes and ages.

Overall the general setlist I have is a compilation of iconic easily recognisable hits with a unique sound and spin that lets people enjoy classic songs in a new light.

I keep a varied pace and lively mixture of songs changing style and artists each song, from Pop, Rock, Country, Folk, Blues.

I am able to perform setlists for all occasions, Pubs / Weddings/ Cafes/ Markets/ Parties/ General Hits / Beatles Playlist / Manchester Music Playlist/ Irish Playlist / Christmas / and even Halloween!

Don't see the song you want me to play in my repertoire? well good news I am also available to create custom song requests / setlists for commission! I take on all and any requests.

Reviews (3)

There are currently 3 user ratings for J. Hamilton Guitar ( Instrumental Covers)

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester

Will travel up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

GENERAL HITS SETLIST

Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison

Stand By Me - Ben E. King

Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen

Imagine - John Lennon

There She Goes - The Las

Sit Down - James

Bittersweet Symphony - The Verve

Waterloo Sunset - The Kinks

Your Song - Elton John

Let It Be - The Beatles

Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers

It Must Be Love - Madness

I want You Back - Jackson 5

Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles

Your Love Keeps Lifting Me - Jackie Wilson

Mr Brightside - The Killers

Dakota - Stereophonics

Don't Look Back In Anger - Oasis

There Is A Light That Never Goes Out - The Smiths

Superstition - Stevie Wonder

Dancing In The Dark - Bruce Springsteen

Sally Cinnamon - Stone Roses

Free Falling - Tom Petty

Can't Buy Me Love - The Beatles

Somewhere Over The Rainbow - Judy Garland

Blowing In The Wind- Bob Dylan

Hurt - Johnny Cash

Come Together - The Beatles

Satisfaction - Rolling Stones

Dancing With Myself - Billy Idol

Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton

Dirty Old Town - The Dubliners

Suspicious Minds- Elvis Presley

Children Of The Revolution - T. Rex

I Think Were Alone Know - The Shondells

In My Life - The Beatles

Love Really Hurts Without You - Billy Ocean

You Spin Me Right Round - Dead Or Alive

Don't Let Me Down - The Beatles

Wouldn't It Be Nice - Beach Boys

Live Forever - Oasis

Vincent (Starry Night) - Don Mclean

That's Life - Frank Sinatra

Can't Help Falling In Love With You - Elvis Presley

What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong

Tainted Love - Soft Cell

You're Beautiful - James Blunt

Mr Postman - Carpenters/ Chordettes

She Loves You - The Beatles

Jumping Jack Flash - The Rolling Stones

Father And Son - Cat Stevens

Take It Easy - The Eagles

Dancing In The Moonlight - Toploader

Space Oddity - David Bowie

Cathy's Clown - The Everly Brothers

Proud Mary - Creedence Clearwater Revival

Yesterday - The Beatles

Make You Feel My Love - Adele/ Bob Dylan

You Really Got Me - The Kinks

Hey Joe - Jimi Hendrix

Country Roads - John Denver

Whisky In The Jar - Thin Lizzy

Sweet Child O Mine - Guns N Roses

Oliver's Army - Elvis Costello

Love is All Around - Wet Wet Wet/ Troggs

Johnny Be Goode - Chuck Berry

Walking On Sunshine - Katrina & The Waves

Karma Chameleon - Culture Club

In The Morning - The Coral

Have A Nice Day - Stereophonics

Lola - The Kinks

Melancholy Hill - The Gorillaz

Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd

Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) - Greenday

Send Me On My Way (Matilda/ Ice Age) - Rusted Root

You've Got A Friend In Me (Toy Story) - Randy Newman

Like A Rolling Stone - Bob Dylan

Better Stop Sobbin - Kinks/ Pretenders

Heart Of Gold- Neil Young

Does Your Mother Know - ABBA

Blue Moon - Elvis/ Sinatra

Unchained Melody - Righteous Brothers

Mrs Robinson - Simon & Garfunkel

Earth Angel (Back to The Future Theme) - Penguins/ Temptations

Fast Car - Tracy Chapman

MANCHESTER SETLIST

Sit Down - James

Half The World Away - Oasis

Sally Cinnamon - Stone Roses

Step On - Happy Mondays

There Is A Light That Never Goes Out - The Smiths

Bittersweet Symphony - The Verve

Live Forever - Oasis

Laid - James

Don't Look Back In Anger - Oasis

WEDDINGS / VALENTINES SETLIST

Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton

Your Song - Elton John

Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley

Unchained Melody - Righteous Brothers

Love Is All Around - Wet Wet Wet

Your Love Keeps Lifting Me - Jackie Wilson

It Must Be Love - Madness

IRISH / ST PATRICK'S DAY SETLIST

Dirty Old Town - The Dubliners

Whiskey In The Jar - Thin Lizzy

Raglan Road - Luke Kelly

Danny Boy - Irish Traditional

Mcalpines Fusiliers - The Dubliners

Beeswing - Christy Moore

The Irish Rover - The Dubliners

BEATLES SETLIST

In My Life - The Beatles

Can't Buy Me Love - The Beatles

Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles

Twist And Shout - The Beatles

Come Together - The Beatles

Let It Be - The Beatles

Norwegian Wood - The Beatles

Strawberry Fields Forever - The Beatles

I Want To Hold Your Hand - The Beatles

Don't Let Me Down - The Beatles

She Loves You - The Beatles

Yesterday - The Beatles

Please Please Me - The Beatles

Eight Days A Week - The Beatles

The Long And Winding Road - The Beatles

Nowhere Man - The Beatles

Hello Goodbye - The Beatles

All You Need Is Love - The Beatles

Revolution - The Beatles

Mr Postman - The Beatles

Imagine - John Lennon

Stand By Me - John Lennon

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

I have a chargeable sound system so no plug socket is needed

A comfortable seat Is all I require

I myself bring and supply my own Sound and live music


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

I provide and cover my own sound equipment , I do not provide lighting


What information do you require about a venue?

Basic Location of a venue such as the address and postcode


Other side information is also helpful such as the type of venue etc


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

If needed I can provide general music through my speaker using my Spotify

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

It's hard to decide ! My style of guitar works well in many different settings as I am hired for everything from

Professional Artisan Markets / Restaurants/ Hotels/ Weddings/ Events


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

The Beatles, like 10 bands wrapped into one!


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

I started gigging many years ago since I taught myself guitar at the age of 14 , I'm self taught and create the arrangements myself withy highest level of care and detail


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

I love playing all different events as I love seeing/ meeting and entertaining all typed of people in all types of settings

I feel very fortunate to play guitar !


Do you do Guitar Lessons ?

Yes I am also separately available to teach guitar for all skills and ages


Do you Sing?

On this site I currently only offer my instrumental fingerstyle guitar covers for full gigs as that's what my setlist is in

However I will soon be offering singing gigs as I am a deep voiced baritone singer where I can sing covers of all kinds

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Setup takes me 15 minutes max but I always arrive early to be safe as I like to do sound checks with my clients.


I tend to play 2 x 60 minute sets


Or 3 x 60 minute sets as I believe it gives the customer more music for their money every hour


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes I am frequently hired for outdoor events and my setup and equipment is suitable for it


A power supply is not vital but always welcomed


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

As fingerstyle is very complex and takes alot more skill and time than just learning chords


I am happy to take on any personal song request but it may slightly increase the price due to my extra hours of work.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Here are 3 recent reviews from Gig Clients

3 x Customer reviews 

"Thank you so much for last night, your music absolutely made the party 👌🏻 I’m so glad we booked you it was just perfect. 

Your very talented and your cooperation was so welcomed. 

Kieran had a fabulous night. 

You were  worth every penny 😁" 


Chloe Kirby  ( Hired me for 30th Birthday at the Butlers Arms Pleasington )


“Jack is an incredibly versatile finger-style guitarist. He can wow you by noodling between pop songs like it’s a classical symphony or hold court as a human embodiment of a live quiz guitar music round.”


Matt Hartless ( Music Event organiser The Overdraught   Manchester )

"A true talent and a very nice guy. Jack knows his was around a guitar and is never short of continuous tunes to pull out of nowhere, a real musician" 


Alex Lewis   ( Sound Technician Music Organiser  The Retro Bar Manchester )


Is it just wedding guitar you play?

No far from it although I do play wedding/ love songs

The majority of my playlist is a mixture of well known Pop / Rock / Country hits from all decades


I believe in keeping a playlist fresh varied and interesting with each new songs


I provide an even mixture of all genres in my setlists


Do you take song Requests ?

Yes I am happy to create an original arrangements for any songs you desire where its a famous cover or a little known song thats special to you

( however depending on the song this can increase the work hours and payment price)

Recent Clients

J. Hamilton Guitar ( Instrumental Covers) has performed for these clients:

Breadfest at The Grafton Arms

Slade Hall Art Fair

Boxco Food Cafe

The Overdraught

Cheadle Hulme Artisan Market

Cassidys

Little Owl Artisan Market

Independant street Market

SPG Events

The Butlers Arms Pleasington

Worker Bee Markets

Ramsbottom Makers Market

Venues

J. Hamilton Guitar ( Instrumental Covers) has performed at these venues:

Breadfest at The Grafton Arms

Slade Hall Art Fair

Boxco Food Cafe

The Overdraught

Cheadle Hulme Artisan Market

Cassidys

Little Owl Artisan Market

Independant street Market

SPG Events

The Butlers Arms Pleasington

Worker Bee Markets

Ramsbottom Makers Market

Lions Den

Nook

Overdraught

Bar Number 7

53two

Lass O Gowrie

Gorton Monastery

Macclesfield Town Hall

Warrington Xmas Funday

Edgely Family Fun Festival

Lawn Club Manchester

Fitzgerald NQ

This is to name more recent ones in the year

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