Danny Maddocks versatile solo singer/guitarist 1920's jazz through to modern day indie bangers

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Solo performance 2x45mins£199
Three piece group£799

About / Biography

Highlights
* Professional singer/guitarist with a wealth of live performance experience
* Extensive repertoire ranging from Django Reinhardt to Disney classics
* Previous experience includes UK tours supporting Paloma Faith and Alesha Dixon
* Recently performed at Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club

Danny James is a professional singer/guitarist providing top quality live music for various different events.

A uniquely gifted musician, Danny excels in making every performance truly memorable. His versatility and extensive repertoire mean he can tailor his music to suit any occasion.

Previous Experience
Live performances include touring the UK supporting Alesha Dixon and Paloma Faith playing venues such as Liverpool and Birmingham Symphony Hall and recently playing guitar for Classical singer Jonathan Ansell (G4) and pop legend Tony Christie.

Radio credits include a 'Radio 2 Live Lounge' session with Dermot O'Leary live from Latitude. Marks and Spencer also regularly use Danny for their high profile marketing events.

When performing solo Danny uses high quality backing tracks and live looper to fill out the sound and create the effect of more than one musician playing.

Although Danny specialises in jazz he is extreamly versatile and happy to perform more pop based material. When performing pop songs Danny will often give them his own unique stamp.

Reviews (6)

There are currently 6 user ratings for Danny Maddocks

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Will travel up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 20 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.

Classic American Songbook:

Ain’t No Sunshine (Bill Withers)

California Dreamin' (Mama's & Papa's)

Lovely Day (Bill Withers)

The Way You Make Me Feel (Michael Jackson)

I Wish (Stevie Wonder)

Knock On Wood (Eddie Floyd)

Let's Stay Together (Al Green)

Little Red Corvette (Prince)

Living For The City (Stevie Wonder)

My Girl (Smokey Robinson)

Sitting On The Dock (Otis Reading)

Spooky (Dusty Springfield)

Raspberry Beret (Prince)

Stuck In The Middle (Steelers Wheel)

Sweet Home Alabama (Lynard Skinard)

Songbird (Eva Cassidy)

Under The Bridge (Red Hot Chilli Peppers)

Wonder Of You (Elvis Presley)

Classic British Songbook:

Englishman In New York (Sting)

Brown Eyed Girl (Van Morrison)

Broken Stones (Paul Weller)

Cannonball (Damien Rice)

Champagne Supernova (Oasis)

Chasing Cars (Snow Patrol)

Here Comes The Sun (Beatles)

Layla (Eric Clapton)

Make You Feel My Love (Bob Dylan)

Babylon (David Gray)

The One I love (David Gray)

While My Guitar Gently Weeps (George Harrison)

Wonderful Tonight (Eric Clapton)

Wonderwall (Oasis)

You Do Something To Me (Paul Weller)

Your Song (Elton John)

Slide Away (Oasis)

Something (Beatles)

Indie, Pop & Modern:

All of Me (John Legend)

Better Together (Jack Johnson)

Get Lucky (Daft Punk)

Girl With The Golden Touch (Razorlight)

Greatest Day (Take That)

Happy (Pharell)

Home (Michael Buble)

I’m Yours (Jason Maraz)

It Must Be Love (Madness)

I Will Wait (Mumford & Sons)

Let Her Go (Passenger)

Mardy Bum (Arctic Monkeys)

Marry You (Bruno Mars)

One Day Like This (Elbow)

Shape Of You (Ed Sheeran)

Use Somebody (Kings of Leon)

Valerie (The Zutons)

Viva La Vida (Coldplay)

Gypsy Jazz

After You've Gone

Blues Clair

Bossa Dorado

Confessin'

Coquette

Daphne

Dinette

Douce Ambience

For Sephora

I Can't Give You Anything But Love

Les Yeux Noir

Limehouse Blues

Lulu Swing

Minor Swing

Sheik Of Araby

Swing 42

Jazz & Blues:

All of Me

Be Our Guest

Before You Accuse Me (Bo Diddley)

Bye Bye Blackbird

Don’t Know Why (Norah Jones)

Georgia On My Mind (Ray Charles)

Hallelujah I Love Her So (Ray Charles)

I Don't Need No Doctor (Ray Charles)

Keep On Runnin' (Spencer Davis Group)

Mr Bojangles

L.O.V.E.

Fly Me To The Moon

Let's Fall In Love

San Francisco Bay Blues

Singing In The Rain

Sunny

Sway (Michael Buble)

Wave

What a Wonderful World

Christmas

Jingle Bell Rock

Last Christmas

Let It Snow

Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree

Rockin' Robin

Santa Claus Is Comin To Town

Wonderful Christmas Time

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

I can manage with a 2x2 meter space as a solo musician based on background volume.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes I provide my own sound equipment and some basic ambient uplighting if required/suitable.


What information do you require about a venue?

Usually just the address unless there are any specific directions for loading equipment or parking restrictions etc..


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

Yes this can be provided

Frequently Asked Questions

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

I performed at Ronnie Scotts Jazz club which fulfilled a lifelong ambition. This was a charity event which also raised much needed funds for a great cause.


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

Django Reinhardt as he is the pioneer of the genre I love to prom the most, gypsy jazz!!


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

Extensive experience in the music industry over 20 years performing with various bands and as a solo musician


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

I love playing any gigs but especially enjoy performing jazz music

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Set up = approx 20mins
Sets = 2x45 or 3x30 if preferable


Are you happy to perform outside?

Weather depending yes of course I love performing outside and have a battery operated speaker if required.


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

Clients shall need to pick from my repertoire list.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Perfect chilled background music vibes with foot tapping gypsy swing

Recent Clients

Danny Maddocks has performed for these clients:

Porche

Marks and Spencer

Volka Rail

Various BBC sessions (TV and radio)

Hilton hotel

The Ivy Restaurant

Numerous wedding couples

Venues

Danny Maddocks has performed at these venues:

Ronnie Scotts jazz club

Birmingham symphony hall

Liverpool symphony hall

Sheffield city hall

Sheffield lyceum theatre

Sheffield Tramlines music festival

latitude festival

Hathersage outdoor swimming pool

The Ivy Restaurant

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