• One power socket ideally within 3 meters of performing space.
• Can provide battery powered amplifier if playing outdoors.
• One low stool or armless chair for performing on.
• Safe storage space for gear and space on stage for backup guitar. (Leo always brings 2 guitars to any performance.)

I provide high quality Bose amplification suitable for up to 250 people, or mains-free mobile amplification systems when power is not available.

Location, venue room size, power sockets, ideal placement of me within the space for setup

Yes

I bring high quality Bose amplification suitable for up to around 250 people as standard, or mains-free battery systems for outdoor performances suitable for up to around 150 people, in a background music role. If you need a louder system or my role in the event is more 'main event' and your audience is large, I can hire in extra systems at cost - or liaise with any sound technicians/audio experts you might already have by that stage.

Best gig - an incredible medieval castle top in the Dolomite Mountains in Italy in 2023. There's a beautiful video of it shot by drone, the special couple arrived by Helicopter, and

Best Venue - Jimi Hendrix's former bedroom in Mayfair, London. This was the apartment he was living in while in London I performed sitting on his bed. The entire apartment has an incredible aura to it and is now a museum dedicated to him and his music.

I have been most influenced by:
Santana (it is because of him that I picked up the guitar)
Rodrigo y Gabriela
Raul Midon
David Gilmour/Pink Floyd
James Brown
Stevie Ray Vaughan

The greatest song of all time changes for me day to day, but as I type this I'm currently waiting to board a plane to Lima, Peru and in my current mood the greatest song is Sting's 'Shape Of My Heart'.

The virtuoso-crafted lyrics speak of contrasts and metaphors for a master player of cards and the grandiose relations to each of the cards that make the hairs on my arms raise; something indicating both addiction, mastery, great skill and colourful portrayals. The lyrics carry a solemn weight baring something heavier than their words and meanings when combined with the melody.

The muted, understated guitar part is pure excellence - not overplayed, simply perfectly composed. I am happily waiting to board this plane guitar case in hand listening to the track now!

I have been performing for more than 10 years and have played for the biggest companies in the world including Apple, Google, the BBC, Yamaha, Deloitte, and SAP. Ive also had the honour of playing for George Benson and in Jimi Hendrix's former bedroom as mentioned, which was an absolute delight having grown up to his music.

I started gigging playing the style you see me perform now from playing on the street. I've been a street performer across most of the EU and in Turkey, and it was from these experiences that I both became the kind of performer I am and learnt how to truly entertain a crowd.

Nowadays, I play for luxury events, incredible venues and in some of the most truly beautiful settings in the world - and I gained the skills from the purity of street performance.

I love intimate, secret, unique venues and settings where I can completely hold the audience's attention and have the space to absolutely own the instrument on stage.

Set up: It will take 10 minutes to setup and warm up from arrival if playing acoustic, 30 minutes if through amplifier or 40 hour if through a PA with or without sound technician.
Pack down: 5 minutes if playing acoustic, 15 minutes if through amplifier, 15 minutes if through PA.
Midnight finish is fine if around London, otherwise depends on travel/accommodation arrangements.

Of course! As long as there is rain cover or a plan agreed for my equipment to be safe before it rains in place before it happens, especially in the UK.

I can learn some specific songs for sure, however, clients usually hire me to 'do my thing' and play my own flamenco-funk fusion pieces since it's such a niche and, frankly, very few guitarists can play this style not least with the energy I give!

Captivating, unreal, energetic, virtuoso, energy, standout, 'blew everyone away', 'no one expected anything more than just a guitar', 'how does he do it', stunning, 'made the night'