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Last update: April 2025

Joe Garvey - Singer/Guitarist provides live music for weddings and other milestone occasions. This singer-songwriter is a dedicated, professional musician who delights in providing upbeat covers of his client's favourite tunes. From the 1950s to the present day, Joe's repertoire spans many decades so guests of all ages can get up and dance the night away - from teenagers to grandma and grandad!

Services Offered

Joe Garvey - Singer/Guitarist can play at any point during your wedding celebration. From intimate guitar playing as you walk down the aisle to more energetic covers at your evening drinks, Joe never misses a beat. This musician has a wide song list for you to choose from, and he can also play with a 3-piece band featuring professional musicians. Joe is also happy to learn new songs to ensure that your wedding sounds as you always imagined it would - he's learned music in Arabic, Russian and Turkish for previous weddings so no ask is too big (see his reviews for more detail on this). On the day of your wedding, this professional comes supplied with all lof the top-of-the-range equipment needed for a flawless gig.

In addition to playing flawlessly on the day, Joe is proven to be incredibly reliable and responsive in communications prior to weddings and events - he has a simple logistical planning process which is time-efficient for you whilst ensuring that everything runs smoothly. He's proven his capabilities in this area by playing at multiple proposals - you'll be pleased to know that he's got a 100% record of the bride saying yes during these!

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Ceremony music
Cocktail/banquet music
Entertainment
Karaoke

What is included in the wedding package?

Absolutely everything that's required for me to sing for 2 or 3 hours at your wedding! There are no hidden costs, and I'm also happy to learn extra songs if you want to hear these within my price

How far in advance should I contact you?

Summers get very busy, so to ensure that I'm not already booked I would recommend booking as soon as you know you want a musician there on your special day

What style of music do you offer?

Disco
Rock
Latest hits
Pop
Folk
Other

Type of musical group:

Solo
Soloist

Size of group:

Soloist

Repertoire:

I have a repertoire of over 300 songs spanning from the 50s to the today - guaranteed to keep all guests happy!

Is it possible to request something that's not in the repertoire?

I'm always happy to learn new songs to ensure you're hearing exactly what you want on the day - in the past, I've even gone as far as learning songs in Arabic and Turkish!

What's your experience?

In 10 years I've played over 600 events all around the UK and abroad including weddings in Italy, corporate gigs for HSBC and much more. I play big pop songs in own style which are sure to wow guests!

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

Do you need specific materials or conditions to offer your service?

Yes, i just require cover for my equipment if playing outside

Can you travel?

Yes

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

Yes

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Alone

What is the length of time of the act?

I usually play 2x55 minute sets or 3x55 minute sets. If you want more than this or have a different way in which you want to split the music up, just let me know - I'll happily accommodate this

How much time do you need to prepare for an act?

I always show up an hour before a show, and ideally I'd have that long

Do you do open-air acts?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per hour

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

What are the forms of payment?

Bank transfer
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