Ant Barnes Acoustic Artist & Cover Musician - Perfect for weddings & private events

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2 x 45 minute sets£250
3 x 40 minute sets£350
Private events - starting from£350
I offer a range of services at reasonable rates. Prices depend on travel distances and timings, with no hidden costs. Please get in touch for further an accurate quote.

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Weddings | Corporate | Private

Experienced, versatile and flexible; Ant has a wide range of styles to suit any event.

Ant Barnes has been performing live for over 15 years, and offers a wide range of services for weddings, private parties, and corporate events. With an ever growing and eclectic repertoire, ranging from 60s & 70s rock and roll, soul, and Motown, through to modern day indie and pop classics; he can tailor his set to perfectly suit your event. Whether it be background music for a drinks reception, slow ballads for a first dance, or upbeat party songs to get people dancing; Ant has a wide range of styles and his flexibility will ensure the music is the perfect accompaniment to your day.

Gigs Ant has played in the past include Weddings, private parties, corporate events, festivals & pubs. With a flexible approach, extensive range of songs, and the ability to adapt to an audience; you will be in a safe pair of hands.

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AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Will travel up to 150 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 150 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 25 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.

AC/DC - You Shook Me All Night Long

Amy Whinehouse - Valerie

Bee Gees - To Love Somebody

Ben E King - Stand By Me

Bill Withers - Lean on Me

Bill Withers - Aint No Sunshine

Billy Joel - She's Always A Woman

Billy Ocean - Love Really Hurts Without You

Bryan Adams - Heaven

Cat Stevens - Wild World

Chris Isaak - Wicked Game

Chuck Berry - Johnny B Goode

Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bad Moon Rising

Culture Club - Karma Chameleon

Daniel Merriweather - Red

David Bowie - Space Oddity

Dodgy - Staying Out For The Summer

Dolly Parton - Jolene

Eagle Eye Cherry - Save Tonight

ELO - Evil Woman

Elton John - Your Song

Eric Clapton - Layla (Acoustic)

Fleetwood Mac - Don't Stop

George Michael - Careless Whisper

George Michael - Faith

Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive

Green Day - Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)

Harry Nielsen - Everybody's Talkin'

James - Sit Down

James Bay - Hold Back The River

Janis Joplin - Piece Of My Heart

Jeff Buckley - Hallelujah

Jimi Hendrix - All Along The Watchtower

Johnny Nash - I Can See Clearly

King Of Leon - Molly's Chambers

Led Zeppelin - Thank You

Lionel Richie - Hello

Lionel Richie - Easy

Madness - It Must Be Love

Marlena Shaw - California Soul

Marvin Gaye - What's Going On?

McFly - It's All About You

Metallica - Nothing Else Matters

Mumford & Sons - Winter Winds

Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline

Nina Simone - Feeling Good

Oasis - Stand By Me

Otis Redding - Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay

Paul Simon - Me And Julio

Paul Weller - You Do Something To Me

Paul Weller - Wild Wood

Prince - Purple Rain

Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love

Ray Lamontagne - Trouble

Rod Stewart - Handbags And Gladrags

Sam Cooke - Twisting The Night Away

Scissor Sisters - Take Your Mama

Sia - Chandelier

Simon And Garfunkle - Mrs Robinson

Stephen Fretwell - Run

Steppenwolf - Born To Be Wild

T Rex - 20th Century Boy

The Beatles - Here Comes The Sun

The Black Keys - Lonely Boy

The Coral - Dreaming Of You

The Divine Comedy - The Perfect Lovesong

The Doobie Brothers - Listen To The Music

The Eagles - Hotel California

The Foo Fighters - My Hero

The Four Seasons - Beggin'

The Goo Goo Dolls - Iris

The Kinks - Sunny Afternoon

The Kooks - She Moves In Her Own Way

The Lumineers - Ho Hey

The Rolling Stones - Paint It Black

The Stereophonics - Pick A Part That's New

The Stone Roses - She Bangs The Drum

The Strokes - Last Night

The Walker Brothers - The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine

The Who - Substitute

Thin Lizzy - Whisky In The Jar

Toploader - Dancing In The Moonlight

Travis - Driftwood

Van Morrison - Crazy Love

Van Morrison - Moondance

Whitesnake - Here I Go Again

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

At least 2 plug sockets available within 10 meters of the stage. Parking close to a loading area.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes, I will bring my own PA system and have small lighting set up if required too.


What information do you require about a venue?

I need to know where to unload and park, where I will be performing, and who best to contact on the day.


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

Yes I am happy to pull together Spotify playlists and play in before, in between, and after sets.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Best gig I've performed was at a 600 year old Tudor House - amazingly beautiful.


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

My biggest influence is probably a singer/ songwriter called Scott Matthews. But the best band of all time has to be Led Zeppelin - incredible and so much variety to their music. My favourite song of theirs is "Since I've Been Loving You".


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

I started singing when I was a teenager and picked up a guitar whilst at University. I have been performing by myself or in bands ever since - for nearly 20 years.


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

I love playing at weddings - they are such beautiful and personal occasions, it's always such a pleasure.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

My usual set up time for larger venues and events is about 1 hour, and for smaller gigs I can be ready within 30 minutes. As soon as my PA is set up I can provide a free playlist service to help set the atmosphere and get your guests ready for the live performance.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes no problem performing outside as long as there is a power supply close by, and cover for when it rains.


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

Included in my fee I will learn one song. Otherwise my repertoire is extensive so should give clients plenty to choose from.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Excellent variety and repertoire, and beautiful singer.

Recent Clients

Ant Barnes has performed for these clients:

The Botanist - Marlow & Reading

Wheelwright's Arms - Hurst

The Squirrel - Penn Street

The Ship - Marlow

The Snug - Aylesbury

Chandos Arms - Weston Turville

The Oak - Aston Clinton

The Flint Cottage - High Wycombe

The Greene Oak - Windsor

Venues

Ant Barnes has performed at these venues:

Dorney Court

Easthampstead Park

Wycombe Wanderers Football Club

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