I am a young Freelance Singer-Songwriter and Pianist with a background in performing an eclectic range of music, spanning many genres from the likes of Billy Joel and Elton John to John Mayer and Tom Odell to Frank Sinatra and Michael Bublé. I have other performing experience in Musical Theatre productions with roles such as Seymour Krelborn in "The Little Shop of Horrors" and as part of function bands and choirs (where I had the privilege of singing in many famous venues including Barcelona's "La Sagrada Familia"). All of these musical factors and journeys have influenced my musical style so far, informing my songwriting, playing style and performance and therefore I am always keen to perform at a range of events from pubs, cocktail and piano bars and hired events to roles in studio settings and productions.
Qualifications:
- Grade 8 ABRSM and LCM Vocalist
- Grade 5 ABRSM Music Theory
- Grade 4 ABRSM Pianist
Based in Guildford, Surrey
= areas covered (up to 50 miles)
= free travel (up to 40 miles)
Popular Covers:
Easy (Like Sunday Morning)- Commadores
Last Request- Paulo Nutini
The Way It Is- Bruce Hornsby & The Range
Free Fallin- Tom Petty
Isn't She Lovely- Stevie Wonder
Desperado- Eagles
Concrete- Tom Odell
Vienna- Billy Joel
Carolina In My Mind- James Taylor
Let It Be- Beatles
My Life- Billy Joel
Changes- David Bowie
Guess That's Why they Call It The Blues- Elton John
New York State Of Mind- Billy Joel
Waiting On The World To Change- John Mayer
Until I Found You- Stephen Sanchez
In Your Atmosphere- John Mayer
Your Song- Elton John
It's Too Late- Carole King
Starman- David Bowie
Piano Man- Billy Joel
Walking In Memphis- Marc Cohn
Dancing In The Moonlight- Toploader
Angels- Robbie Williams
Crazy Love- Van Morrison (Buble Version)
Maneater- Hall & Oats
Everything- Michael Buble
Tiny Dancer- Elton John
Sunday Morning- Maroon 5
Valerie- Amy Winehouse
Can't Fight This Felling- REO Speedwaggon
Lovely Day- Bill Withers
Moondance- Van Morrison
Can't Take My Eyes Off You- Franki Valli
What's Up- 4 Non Blondes
These Are The Days- Jamie Cullum
Summer, Highland Falls- Billy Joel
Saturday Nights Alright- Elton
American Pie- Don Maclean
Just The Way You Are- Billy Joel
Dancing In The Dark- Bruce Springsteen
Island In The Sun- Weezer
Great Balls Of Fire- Jerry Lee Lewis
Another Love- Tom Odell
Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me- Elton John
If I Can Dream- Elvis
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)- James Taylor/Marvin Gaye
Anthony's Song (Moving Out)- Billy Joel
Half The World Away- Oasis
Midnight In Harlem- Tedeschi Trucks Band
Jazz Standards:
New York, New York
That's Life
What The World Needs Now (Is Love Sweet Love)
What A Difference A Day Made
Have You Met Miss Jones
What Is This Thing Called Love
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
It Had To Be You
I've Got You Under My Skin
My Funny Valentine
Can provide all necessary kit if needed (PA, Mic, Stand, Keyboard). Small space needed for performing.
I provide all sound equipment through my BOSE S1 PRO PA system (if needed). I don't have a lighting set up.
Capacity, Location and Playing Time
My PA system has an Aux input for music between sets (I don't provide an aux cable).
As a solo musician working around London/Surrey my highlights have been playing in The Swan (Globe Theatre), KOMO Cocktail Bar in Guildford and Tap 13 in Tooting Broadway Market. As part of choral ensembles I have also had the privileged of singing in many famous venues such as St Georges Chapel (Windsor), La Sagrada Familia (Barcelona) and Symphony Hall (Birmingham) .
I am influenced by a range of musicians from many different genres. Examples of specific musicians which I idolise are Billy Joel, John Mayer, Frank Sinatra, Elton John, and many more. These musicians all influence my music as a whole in performance, composition and arrangement.
I was very fortunate to be able to begin performing at a young age in concerts and musicals at my school in front of crowds of 100+. Since beginning gigging down South I have performed in bars, restaurants, showcases and studio settings.
I enjoy all opportunities to share my work. However, if I were to choice a favourite venue I would have to say a piano bar.
My Social Media Platforms are @huw.j.lloyd_music (Instagram and Tiktok). Where I regularly post covers, originals and news advertising my latest gigs
I usually arrive 45 minutes before I start my set, with all necessary equipment, which is usually my Keyboard (+stand), a BOSE S1 PRO PA system, Sure SM58 (+Mic Stand). I am happy to tailor my set time depending on the venues preferences, however I usually perform 2 hours worth of music in either 2X 1 hour sets (with a 15 minute break) or 3X40 minute sets (with 10 minute breaks).
Yes.
Yes I am happy to learn material requested in advance for a gig. I am also happy to take requests of songs I know during the gig.
I have had a great reception from many previous audiences and venues which I have performed in.
Swan London, Southwark
The Boileroom, Guildford
Tap 13, Tooting Broadway
Libby Mitcham (30th Birthday Party)
Walrus Bar & Hostel, London Waterloo
Moustache Bar, Dalston
KOMO Bar, Guildford
The Cannon, Guildford
Electric Theatre, Guildford
Stretched and Fired, Guildford
The Boat, Erbistok (North Wales)
Swan London, Southwark
Mimi's Restaurant, Weybridge
Tap 13, Tooting Broadway
Walrus Bar & Hostel, London Waterloo
Moustache Bar, Dalston
The Boileroom, Guildford
KOMO Bar, Guildford
Cannon, Guildford
Electric Theatre, Guildford
Stretched and Fired, Guildford
The Boat, Erbistok (North Wales)
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