Paul J Roberts Acoustic Showcase Singer-Guitarist - Lively Popular Covers

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Paul is a singer and musician from Leicester, UK, and is available Nationwide for live shows as a Solo-Acoustic Act.

Paul performs lively, crowd-pleasing Cover Songs ranging across many genres and guaranteed to get a pub crowd going! A typical Covers Set would include tunes from the likes of -

Green Day, Oasis, Killers, Monkees, Neil Diamond, George Ezra, Kings Of Leon, John Denver, Tom Petty, and many more!

Performances are usually a couple of hours long as 2x 45 minute sets, or 3x 30 minutes, but this can be negotiated. Contact Paul for a typical set list and to discuss fees, etc.

Paul can provide a 2,000w PA system and all necessary equipment to make the evening run smoothly for you! Some stage/disco lighting is available upon request.

Paul also has some decent Original Material as well, and has built a good reputation on the local Music Scene, recently supporting the likes of Cud, The Frank & Walters, Tom Hingley (ex-Inspiral Carpets), Mark Morriss (Bluetones), and Tony Wright (Terrorvision). Paul has released two Albums of original material.

With over 200 gigs to his name, Paul is an experienced, adaptable, and confident performer.

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AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Wigston, Leicestershire

Will travel up to 250 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 250 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 250 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 The Small Things – Blink 182

All You Ever Wanted – Rag N’ Bone Man

Basket Case - Green Day

Belter - Gerry Cinnamon

Born To Be Wild – Steppenwolf

Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison

Champagne Supernova – Oasis

Cum On Feel The Noize – Slade

Dance The Night Away – Mavericks

Daydream Believer – Monkees

Dirty Old Town – Pogues

Eight Days A Week - Beatles

Fake Takes Of San Francisco – Arctic Monkeys

Flowers - Miley Cyrus

Free Fallin' - Tom Petty

Good Riddance (The Time Of Your Life) – Green Day

Half The World Away – Oasis

Halfway To Paradise - Billy Fury

Happy Hour – Housemartins

Hey Jude - Beatles

Hi Ho Silver Lining – Jeff Beck

I Fought The Law – Clash

I Predict A Riot - Kaiser Chiefs

I Won't Back Down - Tom Petty

I’m A Believer – Monkees

If You Wanna – Vaccines

(Is This The Way To) Amarillo - Tony Christie

Just Like Heaven - The Cure

Livin’ Next Door To Alice – Smokie

Losing My Religion – R.E.M.

Love Is The Drug - Roxy Music

Lucky Man - Verve

Mr. Brightside – Killers

My Girl - Madness

Oh Boy – Buddy Holly

Paradise – George Ezra

Perfect - Fairground Attraction

Rocket Man – Elton John

Say Something – James

Sex On Fire – Kings Of Leon

Shotgun – George Ezra

Sit Down – James

Special Brew – Bad Manners

Stand By Me – Ben E. King

Stray Cat Strut – Stray Cats

Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond

Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver

Teenage Kicks – Undertones

Teenagers - My Chemical Romance

The Last Time - Rolling Stones

The One I Love – R.E.M.

This Is How It Feels – Inspiral Carpets

Under The Moon Of Love - Showaddywaddy

Valerie – Zutons

Wagon Wheel - Darius Rucker

Waterloo - ABBA

Where We’re Going – Gerry Cinnamon

Whiskey In The Jar - Traditional

Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton

Wonderwall – Oasis

You Got It - Roy Orbison

You Make My Dreams - Hall & Oates

You Shook Me All Night Long – Ac/Dc

1973 - James Blunt

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Access to a power point.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes, I provide everything needed for sound and lighting.


What information do you require about a venue?

Parking/Loading information.


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

I can compile a playlist of music for before, in between, and after my performance. Please feel free to submit requests prior to the date!

Frequently Asked Questions

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

I love 'em all!


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

Main influences - Britpop, Rock, 80s and 90s. I cover a whole range of genres, styles, and eras.


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

I have performed over 200 gigs since 2017. It's the main passion in my life.


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

I enjoy all types of gigs. I love performing!

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Usually 2x 45-60mins Sets, or to suit venue/event.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Summer months only.


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

Set Repertoire only, but if I know how to play it, I'll play it!


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Actual review on Local Music Blog:-

"A strong, clear voice delivering a set of excellent songs... nothing pretentious here, just really good songs delivered with assurance and energy."


How long do you need to set up

Set-up usually takes around 40 minutes. I would usually aim to arrive at a venue around an hour before show-time, to allow for plenty of time for loading-in and getting set.

Recent Clients

Paul J Roberts Acoustic Showcase has performed for these clients:

A Design For Life

C247 (Stonegate)

Event-UK

Gig Base

Gig Pig

Gigrealm

Greene King

Last Minute Musicians

Livesoundsgood

M8 Entertainments

Marston's

Melton Folk Club

Mockstar Promotions

Polar Talent

Red Cat Pub Company

Strangling Vinyl Promotions

South Cheshire TCC

University of Leicester

Ventnor Fringe Festival

Wake Up Promotions

Xander Promotions

Yeates Entertainment

Venues

Paul J Roberts Acoustic Showcase has performed at these venues:

LEICESTER -

Attenborough Arts Centre, University of Leicester

Bridle Lane Tavern

Clarendon Park Fair

Counting House

Crafty Dog

Donkey

Duffy's

Firebug

Hind

Katie O'Brien's

Kayal

LCB Depot

Manhattan 34

Musician

Natterjacks

O'Neill's

Shed

Soundhouse

Western Park Festival

LEICESTERSHIRE -

Black Swan, Shepshed

Britannia Inn, Queniborough

Brookside, Syston

Coach & Horses, Kibworth

Crown Inn, Anstey

Eighteen Fifty Two, Wigston

Fairfield Inn, Wigston

Glastonbudget Music Festival

Melton Folk Festival

Milestone, Hinckley

Nineteen Twelve, Sileby

Peacock, Loughborough

Plough Inn, Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Railway Inn, Glenfield

Ring O Bells, Loughborough

Roebuck, Market Harborough

Royal Oak, Great Glen

Royal Oak, Kirby Muxloe

Snibstone New Inn, Coalville

Soar Bridge Inn, Barrow-upon-Soar

Syston & District Social Club, Syston

Three Horseshoes, East Leake

Victoria Biker's Pub, Coalville

White Hart, Melton Mowbray

White Hart, Quorn

EAST MIDLANDS -

Calluna, Nottingham

Circle, Beeston

Golden Fleece, Nottingham

Grove, Newark

Hollybrook, Littleover

Katie O'Brien's, Nottingham

Kava Coffee Bar, Derby

Knight's Lodge, Corby

Leather Bottle, Wellingborough

Old King's Arms, Newark

Old Star, Uttoxeter

Plough, Greetham

Railway Inn, Swadlincote

Rose & Crown, Cotgrave

Shire Horse, Corby

Sir John Cockle, Mansfield

Victory Club, Derby

White Swan, Sutton-In-Ashfield

Yellow Wood Cafe, Beeston

WEST MIDLANDS -

Brewery Inn, Ledbury

Castle, Droitwich

Dares, Tamworth

Durham Ox, Shrewley

Fazeley Inn, Tamworth

Gate, Sutton Coldfield

Gosta Green, Birmingham

Littleworth Victory Club, Hednesford

Mitchell's, Newcastle-Under-Lyme

Nag's Head, Henley-In-Arden

Old Crown, Birmingham

Princess Royal, Stoke-On-Trent

Roebuck, Warwick

Saint Paul's House, Birmingham

Sportsman, Kidderminster

Star, Burntwood

Station, Sutton Coldfield

Swan, Worcester

Tiger, Walsall

Townhouse, Sutton Coldfield

Village, Moseley

Wellington Inn, Leek

EASTERN -

Britannia Inn, Brigg

Stack, Lincoln

Punch Bowl, Spalding

NORTH WEST -

Black Horse, Skipton

Hawk, Wigan

King's Tap, Cheadle Hulme

Marine Bar & Kitchen, Liverpool

O'Neill's, Liverpool

O'Neill's, Manchester

Valentine, Aintree

White Bear, Barrowford

White Lion, Macclesfield

SOUTH EAST & LONDON -

Black Horse, Great Missenden

Bricklayers Arms, Flaunden

Fox & Hounds, Haywards Heath

Hope & Bear, Reading

Marquis of Lorne, Stevenage

Spice Island, Portsmouth

Swan, Bromham

Ventnor Fringe Festival, Isle of Wight

Vestry, Southampton

SOUTH WEST -

Mount Radford, Exeter

YORKSHIRE & HUMBERSIDE -

Durham Ox, Northallerton

Katie O'Brien's, Harrogate

Katie O'Brien's, Leeds

Katie O'Brien's, Sheffield

Spinners, Methley

Swan & Talbot, Wetherby

Trades, Rotherham

Waggon & Horses, Wakefield

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Cruise

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

1960s Music

1970s Music

1980s Music

1990s Music

2000s+ Music

Pop

Acoustic

Covers

Rock

Britpop

Classic Rock

Heavy Metal

Indie

Rock 'n' Roll

Alternative Rock

Features:

PAT tested

Public liability insurance

DJ / background music options

PA / sound system included

Male vocalist

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