Mar London based singer/songwriter performing all time favorite classics!

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Description Price
Two sets of Acoustic cover sets of 45 minutes (without PA system)£125
Two sets of Acoustic cover sets of 45 minutes (with my own PA System)£175
Two sets of Acoustic cover sets of 45 minutes (without PA system, extra travel)£235
Two sets of Acoustic cover sets of 45 minutes (with my own PA system, extra travel)£300

About / Biography

MAR, short for Marina, was born on 19th of May in 2000 in Kitchener Waterloo, Canada. She started playing guitar by the age of ten, learning how to improvise and playing in bands. She embarked on her solo musical journey in 2017 winning Imagine Festival in Croatia and as a reward she played as an opening act on Imagine Sweden Festival in Uddevalla. Her debut album “Calling Out” came out in 2019, which showcased a unique fusion of various music influences. MAR played as a support act for Tom Speight, Bebe Na Vole and Domagoj Simek. She gigged with Sofar Sounds global initiative in Sweden and Spain. Her sophomore album “Soanyway River” released last year, solidified her position as a rising star in the indie folk scene.
Over the past few years, MAR has graced audiences in various European countries, including Sweden, Serbia, Slovenia, Hungary, the UK, and her home country, Croatia. Her captivating performances have earned her a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim worldwide.
Moving to London in 2022 she started working on her new album with Sam Beer (Treetop Flyers) at his studio. She has also been a main part of a semi improvised feature music film “Scratches” alongside brilliant songwriter/actor Scott Mackie and cinematographer/dop Martyna Knitter.
MAR is a big part of an open mic music scene in London, as she has been hosting them for the last six months trying to build a supportive music community and networking space.
She played in various venues and pubs in London such as Temple Of Art And Music, Live at The Thornsett Road, The Old Church (Stoke Newington), MAP Studio Café, The Gladstone Arms, Morocco Bound Bookshop and The Guitar Social.
MAR draws inspiration from a diverse range of artists, including Ben Howard, Bon Iver, Florence And The Machine, Fleetwood Mac, and the legendary Jeff Buckley. Her music reflects the soulful essence of her influences while maintaining a distinct and original sound.
COVER SETS:
Song examples:
Use Somebody
Champagne Supernova
Skinny Love
Yellow
Stand By Me
Tainted Love
Fast Car
Don't Look Back In Anger
I Put A Spell On You
Ain't No Sunshine
Crazy
Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay
Proud Mary
Take It Easy
American Pie
The Boxer
Mrs Robinson
Easy
Let It Be
Don't Let Me Down
No Woman No Cry
Three Little Birds
Redemption Song
Sex On Fire
MAR plays regularly at the SoundCafe (ex Hard Rock) in Marble Arch.
She plays at various London pubs, such as Queen's Head Stratford, The Albert(Bow), The Woodman (Battersea), Ten To One (Tottenham) and many others.
She often plays music request as her music repertoire is very diverse and suitable for different age generations.
MAR often loves to travel so is available for other UK locations and gig requests.

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Location

Based in North London

Will travel up to 100 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 100 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.

Use Somebody/Kings Of Leon

Champagne Supernova/Oasis

Skinny Love/Bon Iver

Yellow/Coldplay

Stand By Me/Ben E King

Tainted Love/Soft Cell

Fast Car/Tracy Chapman

Don't Look Back In Anger/Oasis

I Put A Spell On You/Nina Simone

Ain't No Sunshine/Bill Whitters

Crazy/Gnarls Barkley

Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay/Ottis Redding

Proud Mary/Tina Turner

Take It Easy/The Eagles

American Pie/Don McLean

The Boxer/Simon And Garfunkel

Mrs Robinson/Simon And Garfunkel

Easy/The Commodors

Let It Be/The Beatles

Don't Let Me Down/The Beatles

No Woman No Cry/Bob Marley

Three Little Birds/Bob Marley

Redemption Song/Bob Marley

Sex On Fire/Kings Of Leon

Heart Of Gold/Neil Young

One/U2

Under The Bridge/Red Hot Chilli Peppers

I'm On Fire/Bruce Springsteen

Dancing In The Dark/Bruce Springsteen

Valerie/Amy Winehouse

Half The World Away/Oasis

California Dreaming/Mamas And Pappas

Dreams/Fleetwood Mac

Sound Of Silence/Simon And Garfunkel

That's Alright/Elvis Presley

Free Bird/Lynryd Skynryd

A Horse With No Name/America

Hotel california/The Eagles

Harvest Moon/Neil Young

Bad Moon rising/CCR

Stuck In The Middle With You/Stealers Wheel

Whiskey In The Jar/Thin Lizzy

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

I usually bring my own PA but if there's a PA system already at the venue I would like to know what kind of PA is there.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

I can bring my own PA if needed. Unfortunately, I don't provide lighting equipment.


What information do you require about a venue?

I need to know the directions and the right timings. I also need to know how many people are gonna attend an event and what kind of venue it is.


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

I prefer not to and focus strictly on my performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

I have a local residency at The SoundCafe (ex Hard Rock) in Marble Arch.
I played at the Imagine festival in Sweden, Ferragosto Festival in Croatia and KAVC Festival in Slovenia.
I also played Christmas Market at Kingston.


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

Neil Young, Ben Howard, Jeff Buckley
Neil Young is my all time favorite artist and he influenced my guitar playing on so many levels. I often incorporate Neil Young Songs in my repertoire, as well as similar artists from that era.
'Harvest Moon' is definitely the greatest song of all time.


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

I started gigging as a busker in Croatia when I was 16.
Since then I've been playing all around Europe and the UK, including Imagine Festival in Croatia and few other festivals in Croatia. I am currently based in London and am performing full time in pubs and restaurants as well as teaching guitar.


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

I love playing all different kinds of events. My favourite events are outdoor gigs but as long as the crowd is engaging I will enjoy it anywhere.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

I normally arrive one hour before the start as my set up is quite easy and I'm a solo performer. I normally perform 2 sets of 45 minutes or 2 sets of 60 minutes.


Are you happy to perform outside?

I am happy to play outside! These are my favorite events!


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

I have a repertoire list only but I always take requests if I know how to play them.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Previous clients would describe my performance as a very various performer with a huge different music eras repertoire. They would describe me as someone who can engage young and older listeners equally.

Recent Clients

Mar has performed for these clients:

The SoundCafe,

The Kipps Alehouse,

Queens Head,

The Hope

The Woodman,

The Gunners Pub,

The Finsbury,

Temple Of Art And Music

Christmas Market Kingston

Imagine Festival Uddevalla

Sofar Sounds Seville, Gothenburg

Ten To One

Little Bat Bar

KAVC Festival Slovenia

Morocco Bound Bookshop

Venues

Mar has performed at these venues:

The SoundCafe,

The Kipps Alehouse,

Queens Head,

The Hope

The Woodman,

The Gunners Pub,

The Finsbury,

Temple Of Art And Music

Christmas Market Kingston

Imagine Festival Uddevalla

Sofar Sounds Seville, Gothenburg

Ten To One

Little Bat Bar

KAVC Festival Slovenia

Morocco Bound Bookshop

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