Roly North One man. One guitar. 45 songs people actually want to hear.

Based in United Kingdom

London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
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LOCATION
London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

TRAVEL
up to 100 miles

PRICE
from £100 (GBP)

RATED
10 / 10 from 5 reviews

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Price Guide

Description Price
Solo acoustic set – 2×45 minutes sets(ideal for pubs, private parties, et cetera.)£200 (GBP)
Extended solo performance –up to 3×45 minutes sets (Including early set up and background using the brakes)£200 (GBP)
Wedding package – one time ceremony song +2 times string perception sets plus professional sound set up£350 (GBP)
Corporate VIP event – 2×45 minutes (Smart dress, tailored vibe, discreet set up)£250 (GBP)
Background music package – two hours of chilled instrumental – Style acoustic music (perfect for dinners or networking events)£250 (GBP)
Travel: prices include travel within 25 miles of Finchley North London. Additional mileage is charged at £.45 per mile Deposit: a nonrefundable deposit 25% is required to secure a date. The balance is due seven days before the event or in cash on arrival by prior agreement. Performance times: standard sensor 2×45 minutes unless otherwise agreed. Extended may require your additional break. Music: background music can be provided during breaks no extra charge upon request. Request: one special song request is included with the wedding package. Additional request may be possible with advance notice. Set up and down: please allow 16 minutes to set up and 30 minutes to pack down early arrival waiting time may incur a fee Cancellations: over 30 days notice: deposit retained, no further charge. 14 to 30 days: 50% total fee payable. Less than 14 days full fee payable. Performance space: a safe, dry area with access to power is required. For outdoor bookings: suitable cover must be provided in case of rain Public liability and PAT testing: Full PLI insurance and tested equipment certificates are available on request.

About / Biography

Some acts play what they like. I play what you forgot you loved.

The Rollo Sessions is an acoustic cover act designed not to impress — but to involve. No loop pedals. No backing tracks. Just a guitar, a voice, and the uncanny ability to get a roomful of strangers belting out Oasis like it’s 1995 again.

From pub bangers to wedding floor-fillers, this is live music the way it should be: up close, warm-hearted, and slightly unpredictable (in a good way).

Great for:

  • People who say, “I don’t normally dance, but…”
  • Weddings, garden parties, birthdays, bars
  • Crowds who know the words and aren’t afraid to prove it

The setup:

  • Solo acoustic set (voice + guitar)
  • All gear provided
  • Choose from:
     - 1 x 60min
     - 2 x 45min
     - 1 x 2 hour set (for those who just don’t want the music to stop)
  • Advance requests welcome (within reason — no death metal)

Reviews (5)

There are currently 5 user ratings for Roly North

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in United Kingdom

London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Travels up to 100 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 100 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 10 miles)
Travel areas on the map are approximate (distances may vary) free quote

1. Save tonight - Eagle Eye Cherry

2. Stand by me - Ben E King

3. Dreams - Fleetwood Mac

4. Good Riddance (Time of your life) - Greenday

5. Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond

6. Proud Mary - CCR / Tina Turner

7. Love Story - Taylor Swift 

8. Dancing in the dark - Bruce Springsteen

9. I’m on fire - Bruce Springsteen

10. Sweet home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd

11. Walk Of Life - Dire Straits

12. Wagon Wheel - Old Crow Medicine Show

13. Country roads - John Denver

14. Jolene - Dolly Parton

15. Hound dog - Elvis

16. Suspicious minds - Elvis

17. Folsom prison Blues - Johnny Cash

18. Ring of fire - Johnny Cash

19. With Or Without you - U2

20. Have you ever seen the rain - CCR

21. Bad moon rising - CCR

22. Fast car - Tracy Chapman

23. Valerie - Amy Winehouse

24. Livin on a prayer - Bon Jovi

25. Stuck in middle with you - Stealers Wheel

26. Take it easy - Eagles

27. Ain’t no sunshine - Bill Withers

28. Don’t stop believing - Journey

29. Mustang sally - Wilson Pickett

30. Summer of 69 - Bryan Adams

31. Believe - Cher

32. Zombie - Cranberries

33. Yellow - Coldplay

34. What’s up - 4 Non Blondes

35. Sex on fire - Kings of Leon

36. HavThree little birds - Bob Marley

37. I Can’t Get No Satisfaction - Rolling Stones 

38. Piano Man -Billy Joel

39. 500 miles - Proclaimers

40. Come Together - Beatles

41. Let It Be - Beatles

42. Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrisson

43. American Pie - Don McLean

44. The Gambler - Kenny Rogers

45. Wonderwall - Oasis

46. Don’t look back in anger - Oasis

Hotel California –the Eagles

Purple rain – Prince

Riptide - Vance Joy

Mr Brightside - Killers

Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac

Shotgun - George Ezra

Budapest - George Ezra

Blame It On Me - George Ezra

Dancing in the moonlight - Toploader

Dancing In The Moonlight - Thin Lizzy

Wont Back Down - Tom Petty

Twist And Shout - Beatles

Somebody you loved - Lewis Capaldi

Canter - Gerry Cinnamon

Let It Go - James bay

Belter - Gerry Cinnamon

Babylon - David Gray

Chasing cars - Snow Patrol

Rolling in the deep - Adele

Seven Nation army - White Stripes

Freed from desire 

Fisherman’s Blues - Waterboys

Lonely Boy - Black keys 

Mercy - Duffy

Dakota - Stereophonics

She’s Electric - Oasis

Hey ya - Outkast

Wake me up - Avicii

A Team - Ed Sheeran

Castle On The Hill - Ed Sheeran
Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran

Little lion man - Mumford & Sons

I will wait - Mumford & Sons

Not 19 forever - Courteeners

Same Jeans - The View

Gimme gimme - Abba

Dancing Queen - Abba

This is the life - Amy McDonald

Not fair - Lily Allen

Losing my religion - REM

Seventeen going under - Sam Fender

A bar song tipsy - Shaboozy

Angels - Robbie Williams

Crazy - Gnarls Barkley

Freed from desire 

Hey baby - DJ Otzi 

Johnny B Goode - Chuck Berry

Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac

Mardy Bum - Arctic Monkeys

Teenage dirtbag - Wheatus

Tennessee whiskey - Chris Stapleton

When it rains it pours - Luke Combs
Blowin’ In The Wind - Bob Dylan

Billie Jean - Michael Jackson

Chelsea Dagger - Fratellis

Here Comes The Sun - Beatles

Saw Her Standing There - Beatles

Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen

Don’t You Want Me - Human League

Dream Catch Me - Newton Faulkner
Free Fallin - Tom Petty

Iris - Goo Goo Dolls

Flowers In The Window - Travis

Sing - Travis

Friday I'm In Love - The Cure

Halo - Beyonce

Hand In My Pocket - Alanis Morissette

How To Save A Life - The Fray

I Want It That Way - Backstreet Boys

Little Talks - Of Monsters and Men

Love Really Hurts Without You - Billy Ocean

Maggie May - Rod Stewart

My Girl - The Temptations

Naive - The Kooks

Old Town Road - Lil Nas

Purple Rain - Prince

Radioactive - Imagine Dragons

She Will Be Loved - Maroon 5

Something In The Orange - Zach Bryan

Heading South - Zach Bryan

Stick Season - Noah Kahan

Story Of My Life - One Direction

Take Me To Church - Hozier

Still Havent Found What Im Looking For - U2

Tennesse Whiskey- Chris Stapleton

That Dont Impress Me Much - Shania Twain
Viva La Vida - Coldplay

Watermelon Sugar - Harry Styles

When You Say Nothing At All - Ronan Keating

Life Is A Rollercoaster - Ronan Keating

When You’re Looking Like That - Westlife

Your Man - Josh Turner

Cotton Eyed Joe

Last Night - Morgan wallen 

Candy - Paolo Nutini

Last Request - Paolo Nutini

New Shoes - Paolo Nutini

Every step you take - Police

Torn - Natalie Imbruglia

Are you Gonna Be My Girl - Jet

Im a Believer - Monkees

Breakfast at Tiffanys

The Boxer - Simon & Garfunkel


Irish must haves

Dirty Old Town - Pogues

Galway Girl - Steve Earl

Wild Rover - The Dubliners

Tell Me Ma - Dubliners

Whiskey In The Jar - Dubliners

Black Velvet Band

Fields of Athenry

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

I need a small performance space of around 2 x 2 m and access to one standard power socket. For outdoor events, covered area is essential to protecting equipment in case of rain.


What information do you require about a venue?

Please let me know about access for loading in gear, any parking arrangements, and whether there's a sound limiter in place. If it's a large venue, a contact on site and directions to the performance area are helpful.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes, I am fully self-contained. I bring my own professional PA system and can provide some simple lighting if needed. No technical support from the venue is required.


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

Yes, I can play background music before in between sets using a curated Spotify playlist to suit the vibe of your event.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The best key I ever did was in Sri Lanka, when I was a Ricky Martin tribute act. It was televised and we were on the radio and it was a very big deal.


What's your favourite type of event?

My favourite type of event is a wedding


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

I've been playing guitar since I was 11, I was Ricky Martin tribute act in my early 20s and I've been singing in bands for 20 years or so. I've recently put the guitar in the vocals together to make something quite special. I've been singing and playing guitar in private parties and in care homes.


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

I was most influenced by Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, the Beatles and my favourite artist is Prince.


What makes your acoustics stand out?

I bring more than just great vocals and a guitar – I bring atmosphere. Whether it's a laid-back garden party you're a lively pub night, I know how to read the room and deliver exactly what the moment for. With a huge repertoire relaxed, friendly presence, I aim to make every gig feel like the best kind of spontaneous night out – with someone you didn't realise it was your new favourite singer.


Can you tell the vibe of you sent to suit different types of events?

Absolutely. What do you want easy-going background music for a drinks reception, upbeat singalong for a party, or romantic acoustic covers for a wedding, I'll shape the mood to match your event. I don't just play songs – I create a feel. And if you're not quite sure what would work best, I'm happy to help guide you.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

I typically arrive 60 minutes before Showtime to set up. Most performances are 2×45 minutes with a short break, but I'm flexible to suit your schedule. Set up and sound as quick as I use a compact, high-quality system, and for bigger events I have a Yamaha stage pass with 600 W.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Absolutely, as long as there's cover from rain and direct sun a flat surface, and access to a standard power socket nearby. I've played in gardens, courtyard and even on boats – just let me know the set up in advance.


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

I work from a tried and tested but I'm always happy to tailor things. You can request a specific songs in advance or let me know the general vibe you're after (E.g. upbeat, relax, classic singalong.) I want to feel personal to your event


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Clients often say my senses are warm, engaging, and perfectly pitch for the mood of the event. I'm told I bring great energy without overpowering the room dashing that I know just want to keep it mellow

Recent Clients

Roly North has performed for these clients:

The Gate

Tallis House

Paternoster House

Il Funghetto

The Cedars

The Woodman

Venues

Roly North has performed at these venues:

The Gate

Tallis House

Paternoster House

Il Funghetto

The Cedars

The Woodman

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Concert

Charity Event

Theatre Show

Burns Night

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

1950s Music

1960s Music

1970s Music

1980s Music

1990s Music

2000s+ Music

Folk

Bluegrass

Traditional Irish Folk

Jazz

Blues

Pop

Acoustic

Covers

R&B

Soul

Tribute

Rock

Classic Rock

Indie

Rock 'n' Roll

Alternative Rock

Features:

PAT tested

Instrumental

Can provide battery amplifier

Public liability insurance

PA / sound system included

Male vocalist

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