A warm welcome to you.
I am Mark Dandy Jones a fully self contained Guitar Vocalist based in Preston Lancashire covering music from the 1950's to the present day I do my upmost to play something for everyone. my sample repertoire gives you an idea of how varied my set list can be.
I have been performing now for over 40 years years I have previously played in rock and pop bands and a good number of years as a solo artiste 70's Glam rock act Marc Dandy.
I use the highest quality backing tracks played through a top of the range Bose PA system coupled with my my beloved Stratocaster electric Guitar, I also have some lights if required to make your night sparkle.
I can tailor my set list to your venue or occasion I play mainly Pubs and Clubs but I have also played many private parties and events if you can give me notice of a particular song for your special occasion I will do my best to incorporate it into your special event.
Please feel free to contact me to discuss your particular requirements
Based in Preston, Lancashire
Brown eyed girl - Van Morrison
Stuck in the middle - Steelers Wheel
From me to you - The Beatles
When you walk in the room - The Searchers
Teenager in Love - Dion and the Belmonts
Listen to me - Buddy Holly
All shook up - Elvis Presley
Sit Down - James
The one I love - REM
Run to you - Bryan Adams
I won't back down - Tom Petty
Human - The Killers
Sex on Fire - The Kings of Leon
Dakota - The Stereophonics
Feels like Heaven - Fiction Factory
Hungry like a wolf - Duran Duran
You spin me round ( like a record) - Dead or Alive
Let's Dance - David Bowie
Dancing in the dark - Bruce Springsteen
Live it up - Mental as Anything
Shotgun - George Ezra
Let's Stick Together - Bryan Ferry ( Roxy Music)
Get it on - Marc Bolan
I love to Boogie - Marc Bolan
Ballroom Blitz - The Sweet
Rebel Yell - Billy Idol
White Wedding - Billy Idol
Come on Everybody - Eddie Cochran
Summertime Blues - Eddie Cochran
Walk of Life - Dire Straits
I'm gonna be (500 miles) - The Proclaimers
Living next door to Alice - Smokie
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Wicked Game - Chris Isacc
Runaway Train - Soul Asylum
Every rose has it's thorn - Poison
All over now - The Rolling Stones
Bad moon rising - Creedence Clearwater Revival
Parking space
minimum of two electrical sockets
"Yes,I'm completely fully self contained act. I will bring my own PA system as well a small standard lighting rig system ."
If the venue is not easy to find by satellite navigation please supply additional details to assist in getting there. Also any issues with parking or access into the building with my equipment stairs for example.
I'd also need to be notified if the venue has a sound limiter.
I only provide back ground music before and between my sets provided by myself.
I couldn't single out one particular gig from the hundreds I have played over the year's.
But I have had the pleasure to play at some pretty amazing venues in my time.
I have been influenced my many artists over the years.
It would be difficult to single out one particular artists I love early Rock n roll Elvis,Buddy holly,Eddie cochran.
The Beatles,The Rolling Stones The Who and The Kinks.
I love Hard Rock music especially from 1980's Def Leppard Gun's n Roses Whitesnake Motley crue etc.
ThreeArtists I particularly admire are Tom Petty ,Bryan Adams and Chris Norman [original lead singer of Smokie]
I have been a gigging musician for the last forty years starting out as a bass player in a rock band playing our own songs. And eventually becoming solo performer I have played hundreds of gigs in pubs and clubs and events such as weddings and parties across the North West of England.
My favourite type of event would always be were the audience are up for a good time.
Set up time is about 1/2 an hour
my usual performance times are 2 x 45 minute sets with half an hour between sets
or 3 x 30 minute spots.
Playing outside in our unpredictable British weather can be a bit of a challenge at times.
So best to always have a plan B as in somewhere indoors to play should the weather not be favourable on the day.
I can play outdoors if the weather is fine I would need a covered shade area with a flat level surface and a safe power supply close to the area.
PLEASE NOTE IF THE WEATHER STOPS THE PERFORMANCE FULL PAYMENT WOULD STILL BE REQUIRED HENCE WHY I RECOMMEND HAVING A PLAN B INDOOR AREA TO PLAY.
I can do my best to learn a couple of songs for your event if required.
Also you can choose the set list from my repertoire if you so require or just leave it to me choose my own set list.
Previous customers would describe me as providing a good mixture of music through the decades
The Silver Birch - Wythenshawe
Private 80th Birthday party - Walkden
Bedford sports & Social club - Leigh
The Joiners Arms - Morecombe
D'Haviland Club - Farnworth
Todber Caravan Park - Gisburn
The Wellington - Salford
Ma Kellys - Blackpool
Houlihans Variety Club - Birkenhead
Atherton Arms - Atherton
The Park - Eccles
Bamber Bridge Trades Hall - Preston
Moor Park inn - Preston
Carters and Motormens club - Nelson
The Park monten eccles
Hare and Hounds Radcliffe
Patterdale Hotel Ullswater
Fallbarrow holiday park. Windermere
Hotel and Apartments club Blackpool
Beacon Fell Holiday park Longridge
Colne Legion club
Fishpool Liberal Club Bury
Skerton Liberal club Lancaster
Wellfield WMC Rochdale
East conservative club Chorley
Navy club connors Quay
The Jolly butcher Baguley Wythenshawe
Old public hall Kendall
Bay Horse Bury
Eagle and Child Whitefield
KSC & Catholic club Nelson
Station Hotel Earby
Cronkeyshaw social club Rochdale
The Wellington irlam
Tonge bowling club middleton
St Mary's catholic club Radcliffe
The White Orchid Bar Accrington
Oswaldtwistle conservative club
Empire services club Preston
Coppull Royal British legion
Edgley conservative club Stockport
crossfield conservative club Warrington
Newtown National club Rochdale
Platt bridge village club Wigan
Bamber Bridge Trades club
The little pig St Helens
West end arms Oswaldtwistle
The Black Bull Great Eccleston
Burnley Miners club
Houldsworth WMC Stockport
Claremont club Blackpool
Prestwich Liberal Club
Newtown WMC Wigan
Todber caravan park Gisburn