Ordinarily it's an hour, plus usually a little over-run for people who just want more (those people, eh?). Longer sessions or multi-sessions by arrangement. It can work well to have two sessions - the earlier one warms them up, the second session sends them home glowing.

If you want me to do a custom-made songbook for you, with all your chosen songs, reckon on 10-15 songs in an hour.

Q: How much notice do you need?

The more the better, ask for details – but short-notice surprises can be arranged!

Q: Will it work for bigger groups - say 80 people? 

Bigger groups need more managing, and that means planning time and sometimes more people and equipment. Best to discuss.

Q: Will you learn a new song specially for us?

A: Yup, for a small extra charge. If it’s Oasis, the charge goes up, because... Just because.

Q: Can my husband have a go on your guitar?

No way, but I'm happy to bring another guitar. I also bring a box of fun instruments like rattles, shakers etc. Kazoos are outlawed by health and safety but comb & bogpaper can work well if you have some of that orrible shiny bogpaper, or baking paper.

Q: How much room do you need?

For an acoustic gig I just need enough room to play a guitar, and a seat in a position which allows me to manage the crowd

Q: Isn't it really like karaoke?

Yes it is! Except it's run by humans - which tends to mean much more laughter and versatility. Your guests don't have to keep up with the machine.

Q: What about instrumental solos like in Baker St? Surely you can't do those AND play the guitar?

Funnily enough, the guests usually sing the saxophone breaks etc. Human nature (mixed with alcohol). It ain't pretty but it feels good.

Q: Can you handfart well-known songs on demand?

Yes. But it's only requested by nutters or close friends.

Q: Can we have a discount?

You people never give up do you? Well, if you help me with some marketing after the event, that's usually worth money to me (i.e. let me advertise to your contacts).

Q: Can we keep the songbooks?

The standard songbooks cost me money to make so I charge a fiver each for them. Gold dust.(And I DON’T want to see them on eBay)

Q: Will you do a stag/hen night?

Only before it gets messy.

Q: Why does your website look rubbish?

Because I did it myself, look - enough with the questions, do you want a singalong or not?

tel 079 66 262 551.