Solo 2 x 45 minute sets: from £475 |
Duo 2 x 45 minute sets: from £650 |
Band 2 x 45 minute sets: from £940 |
Dan B is a world-class singer and multi-instrumental musician. It’s in his blood.
He was raised on soul, blues, funk, and rock music from an early age. In his teens, Dan was playing gigs throughout Yorkshire in his dad’s blues band – and from then on live performance became a way of life.
Dan’s father toured and recorded with former members of David Bowie’s ‘Spiders from Mars’, and supported such icons as Jimi Hendrix and Hot Chocolate.
Dan specialises in wedding ceremonies, drinks receptions, corporate dinners, family gatherings, and live background music. In addition to this, ‘main feature’ performances are a big part of Dan’s career - including live events, festivals, house concerts, and renowned music venues.
Along with an average of 150 gigs per year, Dan is also a library music composer for film and TV. He has co-written and recorded music which featured on ‘Stolen’ (Nicolas Cage), and ‘Supernatural’ (USA TV series), among many others.
Notable events include:
Original songs included in Caffe Nero’s international playlist.
Became an official Spotify and Shazam artist.
Showcased nationally on BBC Radio as artist of the week, with the show reaching over 1.2m listeners.
Featured in national news publications, and on various radio shows with airplay and live interviews.
Finalist in the British Blues Awards 2 consecutive years.
Based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Stevie Wonder
Higher ground
I wish
Signed sealed delivered
Superstition
I believe (when I fall in love)
Ray Charles
Georgia on my mind
Hallelujah I love her so
I got a woman
What’d I say
Mary Ann
Shake a tail feather
Bill Withers
Ain’t no sunshine
Use me
Lean on me
The Beatles
Saw her standing there
Yesterday
Marvin Gaye
Let's get it on
(How sweet it is) to be loved by you
Blues Brothers
Everybody needs somebody
Sweet home chicago
Gimme some lovin'
Duffy
Mercy
George Benson
On Broadway
Frank Sinatra
Fly me to the moon
Nina Simone
Feeling good
I put a spell on you
I wish I knew how it felt to be free
Otis Redding
Try a little tenderness
(Sittin' on the) dock of the bay
Marc Cohn
Walkin' in Memphis
Metallica
Nothing else matters
Train
Drops of Jupiter
Eddie Floyd
Knock on wood
Fleetwood Mac
Don’t stop
Need your love so bad
Daniel Merriweather
Red
Stealer's Wheel
Stuck in the middle
Bob Dylan
All along the watchtower
I need a performance space of at least 10ft (w) by 8ft(d), 1 x nearby 13 amp power outlet, and 1 x parking space.
Yes, I'm self-contained with a selection of high-end PA systems and instruments.
I need to know which room to set up in, and for a suitable space to be clear when I arrive.
Yes, I can provide background music before/between sets if requested in advance.
The most fun gigs were on a solo tour of NYC. The best venue I've ever played was probably the Savoy in London.
The most influential artists to me are Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, and Ray Charles.
I have 15 years experience as a pro musician (even through the pandemic!), and I started playing music when I was a kid. I've played at hundreds of weddings and events, including celebrity parties and sporting events.
I enjoy playing weddings - making the difference at ceremonies by providing live music or setting the scene at a drinks reception, and seeing people enjoy themselves on the biggest day of their lives.
Set up: 1 hour (although is often less, depending on venue and load-in distance)
Lineups: Solo (piano/vocals), duo (piano/vocals & acoustic guitar/vocals), band (piano/vocals, bass guitar, drums - with optional additions of guitar/sax)
Standard performance time: 90 minutes (either 3 x 30, 2 x 45, or 1 x 90)
I'm happy to play outside on a flat level surface with a nearby power supply - providing the weather is clear. If there is any risk of rain I need to be indoors due to my electrical equipment setup.
I can learn specific songs for an additional fee to cover my rehearsal time, and I'm happy to send out my full song list for clients to choose from.
Previous customers have described my performances as 'perfect for the occasion', 'a great repertoire of music, and 'a stunning performance'.
Harvey Nichols, Leeds
The Ivy, Leeds & Harrogate
The Royal Air Force
Victoria Quarter, Leeds
Various wedding and private event clients
The Savoy, London
The 100 Club, London
Middleton Lodge Estate, Middleton Tyas
Matt & Phred's Jazz Club, Manchester