Ding n John Acoustic duo performing covers of the songs you love

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Acoustic Duo - 2 hours: 2x45 min + 1x30 min£180
Prices do not include travel expenses. Local venues within 10 miles are free, beyond this we charge 50p per mile.

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We are Ding n John an acoustic duo that delight in performing numbers that will have you singing along and tapping your feet..

We're Just 2 guys with acoustic guitars and a setlist covering many decades of iconic music, we are passionate about playing acoustic covers of the songs you love!

We are as comfortable playing small intimate venues like micropubs as we are in larger spaces or even outdoors.

Please note, our availability calendar is representative of evening availability. If you are looking for a weekend daytime performance and our calendar shows us as busy, please get in touch anyway and we will do our best to accommodate you!

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10 / 101

Location

Based in Derby, Derbyshire

Will travel up to 50 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 50 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 10 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.

All My Loving (The Beatles)

Apache (The Shadows)

Before You Accuse Me (Bo Diddley/Eric Clapton)

Breakfast at Tiffany's (Deep Blue Something)

Brown Eyed Girl (Van Morrison)

Crazy (Gnarls Barkley)

Crazy Little Thing Called Love (Queen)

Dakota (Stereophonics)

Dance the Night Away (The Mavericks)

Dirty Old Town (The Pogues)

Every Rose Has It's Thorn (Poison)

Folsom Prison Blues (Johhny Cash)

Friday I'm In Love (The Cure)

Galway Girl (Steve Earle)

Great Minds Drink Alike (Gaz Brookfield and James Martin)

Handbags and Gladrags (Rod Stewart/Stereophonics)

Hard Days Night (The Beatles)

Heroes (David Bowie)

Hotel California (The Eagles)

House of the Rising Sun (The Animals)

I'm a Believer (The Monkees)

I'm Gonna Be {500 miles} (The Proclaimers)

Inside (Stiltskin)

Johnny B Goode (Chuck Berry)

Layla (Eric Clapton)

Learn to Fly (Foo Fighters)

Live It Up (Mental As Anything)

Love Me Do (The Beatles)

Medley of Elvis Presley Songs (Jailhouse Rock, All shook up, Blue Suede shoes, That's alright, Hound Dog, Heartbreak Hotel)

Nothing Else Matters (Metallica)

Ooh La La (Faces)

Proud Mary (Creedence Clearwater Revival)

Ruby (Kaiser Chiefs)

Runaway Train (Soul Asylum)

San Francisco Bay Blues (Jesse Fuller/Eric Clapton)

Sex on Fire (Kings of Leon)

Sit Down (James)

Sloop John B (The Beach Boys)

Stick Season (Noah Kahan)

Summer of 69 (Bryan Adams)

Sweet Caroline (Neil Diamond)

Sympathy for the Devil (Rolling Stones)

Take Me Home, Country Roads (John Denver)

Tennessee Whiskey (Chris Stapleton)

The Best (Tina Turner)

The Gambler (Kenny Rogers)

The Irish Rover (The Dubliners)

The Snake (Al Wilson)

This Is the Life (Amy Macdonald)

Valerie (The Zutons/Amy Winehouse)

Walk of Life (Dire Straits)

What's Up (Four Non Blondes)

Whiskey in the Jar (Thin Lizzy)

Wild Horses (Rolling Stones)

Wild Rover (The Dubliners)

Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd)

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

we can squeeze into quite a tight space if needed. We bring our own stools and don't move about during the performance.
We require a single parking space and, for most venues access to a single mains power outlet.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

We Bring our own PA to all of our gigs. For smaller venues, we have a battery-powered speaker to save on space. We also have set decorations and simple lighting.


What information do you require about a venue?

Any directions that might help us find the venue and parking information.


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

We are happy to play music from Spotify between our sets.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our favourite gig is the one we're currently playing. Whether it be a micropub with 20 or so customers or a party with 100 guests, as long as people are having a good time, then so are we! Nothing beats the feeling when you see someone's face light up because you're playing one of their favourite songs, or when a room full of people are singing along!


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

Who can say? Watching Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora perform Living on a Prayer live on just acoustic guitars back in 1989 definitley left a lasting mark!


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

We first started playing together just before lockdown, eventually attending some local open mics, trying our hand at busking, and then finally building up enough of a setlist (and confidence) to start gigging. We were looking to try and get one gig a month but were surprised by our popularity, performing 35 gigs in our first year.


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

We love all types of events. We have played in pubs, micropubs, social clubs, outdoor events like galas, beer festivals and food fairs, and private events in venues from back gardens to village halls. We love them all!


Are you available during the daytime?

We are available during the daytime on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays. Sadly, due to other work commitments, we can only accommodate weekday bookings for the evening, usually from about 7pm onwards depending on location.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Setup will normally take 30 - 60 mins depending on the venue. We try to arrive an hour before.
We usually play 2 x 45 and 1 x 30 minute sets for a total of 2 hours music but can change these these if required.
Packing away usually takes about 30 mins.


Are you happy to perform outside?

We love playing outside, we prefer to have access to mains power, but we have battery powered speakers if needed. we do ask that some cover is provided if the weather forecast is not 100% dry!


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

At present we don't do requests (unless you request something we were going to play!), we are happy to try and learn a specific song ahead of the gig (dependent on how much notice we have) but this is not guaranteed.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

"They have a lovely vibe and great rapport with their listeners and not too bad at singing either ?"
"absolutely fantastic!"
"great entertainers. You won't be disappointed"

Recent Clients

Ding n John has performed for these clients:

The Last Post (Derby)

The Med Bar (Long Eaton)

Corner Rooms (Long Eaton)

The Victoria (Derby)

The Coach and Horses (Derby)

The Spotted Cow (Holbrook)

The Linford (Newton Linford)

Broxtowe Council (Nottingham)

The Bull and Butcher (Selston)

Jokers WMC (Selston)

The Steampacket (Swanwick)

Mist Rolling Inn (Nottingham)

The Castle Inn (Donington)

The Embankment (Nottingham)

The Church House (Sheffield)

The Chequers (Derby)

The Red Cow (Allestree)

The Old English Gentleman (Somercotes)

Venues

Ding n John has performed at these venues:

The Last Post (Derby)

The Med Bar (Long Eaton)

Corner Rooms (Long Eaton)

The Victoria (Derby)

The Coach and Horses (Derby)

The Linford (Newton Linford)

Stapleford Food Fair(Nottingham)

Clowne Gala (Clowne)

The Pit @ Newstead (Newstead)

The Spotted Cow (Holbrook)

The Bull and Butcher (Selston)

Jokers WMC (Selston)

The Steampacket (Swanwick)

Mist Rolling Inn (Nottingham)

The Castle Inn (Donington)

The Church House (Sheffield)

The Embankment (Nottingham)

The Red Cow (Allestree)

The Chequers (Derby)

The Old English Gentleman (Somercotes)

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