Ben G

Info:

Manchester

Prices from £350

Pop/Rock/Funk/RnB

Soloist

Reviews:

“Always a crowd favorite!" – Chris Cordingley., Manager of Kennedy’s Irish Bar

"We’ve had Ben perform at our venue multiple times, and every show has been a hit! His energy is contagious, and the way he connects with the crowd makes for an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend him for any event!" – James Gibb., owner of Little White Horse

About:

With over two years of solo performances under his belt, Ben has established himself as a versatile and engaging artist, bringing a fresh take to both classic hits and modern chart-toppers. A skilled drummer by trade, Ben is the current drummer for the iconic Fun Lovin' Criminals, frontman Huey Morgan, but his true passion shines through in his solo acoustic gigs.

Drawing from an extensive musical background, he crafts performances that cater to all demographics, blending covers from the ‘60s through to the present day and covering a wide range of genres. Whether setting the mood with chilled restaurant vibes or pumping up the energy with upbeat, crowd-favorite songs, his style is dynamic and engaging.

Armed with a loop pedal, Ben enhances his performances with a unique groove, adding depth and texture to his acoustic sound that keeps the audience captivated. His rhythmic sensibility adds a unique layer to his live shows, ensuring the crowd is always in the moment.

An expert in crowd engagement, Ben knows how to read the room, interacting with audiences and even taking requests to tailor each performance to the mood of the night. Whether it's a relaxed dinner setting or a lively night out, Ben brings a personal touch and a professional polish to every show.

Included as Standard:

Includes a quality speaker system with wireless microphones for annoncements and toasts.

Within a 30 mile radius you're fuel expenses are included in the fee.

Chat via phone or video call to discuss timings, specific ideas & musical options.

FAQ's:

Can we have a later finish?

Whilst most venues are licensed until midnight, all of our performers are flexible so start/end times can be adjusted to suit you.

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Can we have the act set up early?‍

Of course. If you want to avoid creating gaps in the day or disturbing the ambience if everything is in the same room, we can help find a suitable time for your act to arrive and set up.

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Do you offer different lineups?

Yes! You can add a keys player and/or a saxophonist if you wish.

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Will you play our First Dance Live?

Yes, wherever possible! Ben will learn your first dance song providing enough prior notice is given and the song is within his style. If this is not possible he will be happy to play your first dance via his PA / DJ equipment.

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Repetoire:

1000 years – the coral

50 ways to leave your lover – Paul Simon

9 to 5 - Dolly Parton

A little respect – Erasure

A Song for the lovers – Richard Ashcroft

Ain’t nobody – Chaka Khan

All I need – air

All my Loving – The Beatles

All of me – John Legend

All right now – three

American pie, – Don McLean

Angels – Robbie Williams

As it was – Harry Styles

Baby, can I hold you – Tracy Chapman

Baby, I love your way – peter Frampton

Babylon – David Gray

Back on 74 – jungle

Bad Moon, rising– Creedence Clearwater Revival

Band on the run – Paul McCartney and wings

Believe – share

Bitter. Sweet Symphony – The Verve

Black coffee – All Saints

Breakfast at Tiffany’s – deep blue something

Brown eyed girl – Van Morrison

Burning Down the house, – Talking Heads

Californication – Red Hot Chili Peppers

Can’t feel my face – the weekend

Come together – The Beatles

Can’t help falling in Love – Elvis Presley

Come and get your Love – Redbone

Crazy, Little thing called Love – Queen

Creep – Radiohead

Cry me a River – Justin Timberlake

Dancing in the dark – Bruce Springsteen

Day tripper – the Beatles

De do do do de da da da – the police

Dirty, Diana – Michael Jackson

Dirty work – Steely Dan

Don’t ask me, why – Billy Joel

Don’t give up – Peter Gabriel

Don’t let go – En Vogue

Don’t let me down – the Beatles

Don’t look back in anger – Oasis

Don’t speak – no doubt

Don’t you forget about me – Simple Minds

Downunder – Men At Work

Dreadlock holiday – 10cc

Dreams, – Fleetwood Mac

Dreaming of you – the coral

Eight days a week – The Beatles

Englishman in New York – sting

Every Little thing she does – the police

Everybody wants to rule the world – Tears for Fears

Everybody’s talking – Harry Nilsson

Everybody needs somebody – Solomon Burke

Everywhere – Fleetwood Mac

Faith – George Michael

Fast car – Tracy Chapman

Feeling good – Nina Simone

Folsum prison blues – Johnny Cash

Get back – the Beatles

Good Love is on the way – John Mayer

Good riddance time of your life – Green Day

Half the world away – Oasis

Happy together – the turtles

Hero, – chad Kroeger

Ho hey – The Lumineers

Hold back the river – James Bay

Holding back the years – Simply Red

Home - Zero 7

Hot stuff – Donna Summer

Hotel, California – the Eagles

Hound, dog – Elvis Presley

House of the rising Sun – the animals

How deep is your Love – the Bee Gees

Human - Rag’n’Bone Man

Human Nature, – Michael Jackson

I can See clearly now - Johnny Nash

I can’t get no satisfaction – The Rolling Stones

I drove all night – Roy Orbison

I got a woman – Ray Charles

I Heard it through the Grapevine – Marvin Gaye

I shot the Sheriff – Bob Marley

I want it that Way – Backstreet Boys

Is this Love – Bob Marley

I will wait – Mumford & Sons

If I needed someone – the Beatles

If I were a Carpenter – Bobby Darin

I’m not in. Love, –10cc

I’m on Fire – Bruce Springsteen

in the air tonight – Phil Collins

In the midnight hour – Wilson Pickett

inner City blues – Marvin Gaye

Iris – The Goo Goo Dolls

It must be Love – madness

It’s my life – TalkTalk

Jealous, Guy – John Lennon

Just the two of us – Bill Withers

Killing me softly – the Fugees

King of the swingers– Dumbfoundus

Kiss from a Rose – seal

Kiss me – 6p none the richer

Lady Marmalade– Labelle

Laid – James

Land of 1000 dancers, – Wilson Pickett

Let it be – the Beatles

Let’s stay together – Al Green

Light my Fire – The Doors

Linger – the Cranberries

Living on a prayer – Bon Jovi

Locked out of Heaven – Bruno Mars

Losing my religion – R.E.M.

Love and pride – King

Love, TKO – teddy Pendergrass

Love will tear us apart – Joy Division

Lovely day – Bill Withers

Lucille – little Richard

Lyla– Oasis

Make me smile, – Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel

Man in the Mirror, – Michael Jackson

Material girl – Madonna

Maybe I’m amazed – wings

Maybe tomorrow – Stereophonics

Missing Everything– But the Girl

More than words – extreme

Mustang, Sally – Wilson Pickett

My girl – The Temptations

My yard -Jamie Cullum

Naive – the Kooks

Never can say goodbye – Jackson 5

New light – John Mayer

Nirvana – Sam Smith

No Diggity - Blackstreet

Nothing compares 2U – Sinéad O’Connor

Oh! Pretty Woman, – Roy Orbison

Old man, – Neil, Young

One of these nights – the Eagles

Ordinary world – Duran Duran

Otherside, – Red Hot Chili Peppers

Pride in the name of Love – U2

Proud, Mary – Tina Turner

Ring of Fire – Johnny Cash

Rotterdam or anywhere – The Beautiful South

Roxanne – the police

Sail away – David Gray

Save tonight – Eagle-Eye Cherry

Seven days – sting

She’s Electric – Oasis

Sign your name – Terrance Trent D’Arby

Set down – James

Somebody to love – Jefferson Airplane

Stand by me – Ben E King

Stuck in the Middle with you – stealers wheel

Stuck in a moment – U2

Songbird – Oasis

Summer of, 69 – Brian Adams

Sunny – Bobby Hebb

Sunny afternoon – The Kinks

Superstition – Stevie Wonder

Suspicious Minds – Elvis Presley

sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond

Sweet home, Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd

tainted Love – Soft Cell

Take me home country Road – John Denver

Take on me – Ah-ha

Teardrops – Womack & Womack

Teenage dirtbag – Wheatus

Tennessee whiskey – Chris Stapleton

The air that I Breathe – The Hollies

The Galway Girl – Steve Earl

The letter – Joe Cocker

The look of Love – Dusty Springfield

The weight – the band

This love – Maroon 5

Ticket to ride – The Beatles

Time, after Time – Cyndi Lauper

Times, like these – the Foo Fighters

Toxic – Britney Spears

True, Faith – New Order

Two of us – the Beatles

Use somebody – Kings of Leon

Valerie – the Zutons

Ventura Highway, – America

Viva, La Vida – Coldplay

Wagon wheel– Darius Rucker

Wait till the midnight hour – Wilson Pickett

Waiting In Vain – Bob Marley

Waterloo, Sunset – the kinks

Watermelon, sugar – Harry Styles

Weather with you – Crowded House

What is love? – Haddaway

What’s going on – Marvin Gaye

Wicked game – Chris Isaak

Wild world – Cat Stevens

Wishing well – Terrance Trent D’Arby

With a Little help from my Friends – Joe Cocker

With or without you –U2

Wonderwall – Oasis

Yellow – Coldplay

Yesterday – Beatles

You and me, Song, – The Wannadies

You keep it all in – The Beautiful South

You really got me – The Kinks

You spin me right round like a record player – dead or alive

You’re the voice – John Farnham

You’ve got to hide your Love away – the Beatles

You’ve ruined me now – Norah Jones

Zombie – the Cranberries

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Boring (but useful) bits:

As standard with all bookings through the Groove, you'll have unlimited opportunities for consultation with our team of dedicated wedding and event planners. You can also chat directly with your act to discuss musical choices and specific logistics for the day of your booking.

To confirm and book, you'll initially receive confirmation that the guys are available on your date following your enquiry. On the same email, you'll also be sent a booking form which you can fill in to populate our system with information regarding your day. You'll then receive a deposit invoice for 20% to secure the bands attendance and complete your booking. Following both these steps, you'll get a confirmation pack with a link to book a meeting with one of our dedicated entertainment planners, some checklists and ideas of musical options to think about, and the next steps involved in your booking. It really is that simple.

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