Ukulele Eric Ukulele and banjo player and singer, many genres, esp. comedic

Based in United Kingdom

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
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LOCATION
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom

TRAVEL
up to 245 miles

PRICE
from £100 (GBP)

RATED
10 / 10 from 1 review

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Price Guide

Description Price
1 hour gig performance, most days/times. Travel of up to 50 minutes each way. Preparation based on prior communication.£117 (GBP)
Wedding performance, up to 45 minutes. Travel up to 1 hour each way. Plenty of prior preparation, may include prior visit or contacting venue.£155 (GBP)
2 x 45 minutes gig performance. Travel up to 50 minutes each way. Preparation based on prior communication.£157 (GBP)
Short notice gig of 45 minutes. Travel up to 30 minutes each way.£110 (GBP)
Community event, for non-profit or for situations where the primary aims are for charitable or community purpose. 1, or 2, up to 45 minutes performance. Travel up to 1 hour each way. Preparation based on prior communication.£111 (GBP)
Deposit required to make any provisional booking firm. Deposit not usually refundable, as it is retained by the website. Payment can be made in cash, cheque, bank transfer or Paypal account, or by other mutually-agreed method. Cash is perfectly acceptable (but will still be declared to the taxman), and a receipt will be given or sent. Payment usually to be made by the end of the day of performance (or next viable banking day if that sort of payment). Should a firm booking be later cancelled, I reserve the right to charge either expenses incurred, or costs (including loss due to me not being able to take another booking), up to the full cost, but will only do so where necessary.

About / Biography

I entertain people of all ages, using a mixture of styles, for weddings, private parties, churches, social and community occasions and other events. I especially enjoy small or informal gatherings.

My repertoire includes items from folk, gospel, Rock N Roll, rock, pop, and soul, and songs from the 1880s, 1920s, 1930s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and a few others, including a few recent songs.

I usually perform unamplified, but can utilise any microphone or sound system at a venue if necessary (but, having busked a lot, I can tell you it is not often necessary).

I have also recently acquired equipment that allows me to perform slightly amped, or to plug into a mixer or amp of yours.

My main uke is a small (soprano size) one. I also use a small banjolele, and ukes from tiny to tenor sizes, and even sometimes a tenor banjo.

I am free to discuss with you exactly what you want, and whether I can do it. If you're not sure, ask me anyway, I have no problem if my music doesn't fit what you want.

I have tried to give as much detail as I can on my listing, but it obviously doesn't include everything. Send me a message if necessary.

Reviews (1)

There is currently 1 user rating for Ukulele Eric

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in United Kingdom

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
Travels up to 245 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 245 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 5 miles)
Travel areas on the map are approximate (distances may vary) free quote

A bird in a gilded cage (1900)

A new England, Billy Bragg

A spoonful of sugar (film song)

A winter's tale (David Essex)

Abdullah Bulbul Ameer (Percy French, 1877)

Agadoo (Black Lace)

Ain't she sweet (Ager/ Yellen)

A little nightie hanging on the line (1926)

All my loving (The Beatles)

All out of love (Air Supply)

American Pie (Don McLean)

Andante, Andante (ABBA)

Angelina (Harry Belafonte)

Annie's Song (John Denver)

(This is not even half the As, but should give you an idea of the scope - please ask for access to my full list)

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

None. Can connect to your sound system; perform un-amped, or slightly amped.
No power supply required (battery amp can be used), but power supply can be used. Performance space for music stand, and enough room for me to move about. If outside, some sort of sun-cover or rain cover might be required, but I can cope with a few spots of rain.


What information do you require about a venue?

Basic information, including whether the sound has a built-in sound system, and any details if possible. Size and type of room or space. Possible nearby parking for if I attend the event by car. Directions to venue, including who to ask for.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

No. I do have a minimal sound setup, but no other sound or lighting gear, as not generally needed. I can utilises any equipment at a venue, though.


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

No.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Can't really say. But I've had some great informal gigs. Had great fun last Christmas playing and singing walking down a (moving) Santa steam train.


What's your favourite type of event?

Small and informal events. Community events and venues. Outdoors is often good.


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

Decided to pick up an instrument in my 50s. Learnt a bit. Then started off by busking. Still do so. Most of my bookings come from people who see me busking, and my first ones happened in that way.


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

Difficult to pinpoint one person, as I have had help from local musicians you won't know, and I cover all sorts of things from ABBA to Elton John to George Formby. And, as for song, it'll probably be one from the 1920s that you won't have heard of (probably a toss-up between 'A little nightie hanging on the line' and 'How could Red Riding Hood').

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Minimal setup time required. Performance times flexible. Will arrive shortly beforehand if I don't know the venue to work out how to set up, and what the acoustics are like. If practicable, I sometimes even visit the venue previously.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes. However, you might need to allow for an indoor alternative if it tips down with rain. A few spots won't put me off. Or basic rain cover (stage/overhang/gazebo) for me would be fine. Although I am used to busking in the open, if this is a garden or field environment, amplification might be necessary, as the sound would tend to get lost.


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

I can, with notice, accommodate a small amount of requests, and sometimes manage a request on the day. But my wide repertoire usually entertains a wide range of people, and I can customise the setlist. I also am aware of what people respond to on the day, so always have spare songs of different types to vary it accordingly.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Great fun.


Are you flexible in what you can do?

Short answer: Yes.
Longer answer: I hope to be able to discuss in advance what you need, but things can always change in the runup to an event or on the day. If that effects venue, timings, choice of songs, or anything else, I will try to accommodate it where I can. (Things like being informed of a birthday in the crowd, or a person's favourite song, are usually easy to accommodate, for example.) In the vast majority of cases, this is without any cost, as that is the point of entertainment, to entertain the particular group on the day. I can usually extend the period of play or number of sets required, and will often do this for little extra cost (obviously, I can't extend a gig if it encroaches on something else I need to do, though).

Recent Clients

Ukulele Eric has performed for these clients:

June Hoggett, private 60th birthday bash

Mansfield Party in the Market, Busker stage

Birchover Open Gardens, 2024, 2025

Local Steam railway Santa Special steam train 2024 (can't be specific as through agency)

HUGS Flash mob/ charity busk at Tesco, Hucknall, 2025.

North Kelsey Pump blessing, 2025.

Venues

Ukulele Eric has performed at these venues:

The Old Courtyard, Bolsover.

Availability Guide

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More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Funeral / Memorial

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Religious Event

Virtual Event

Charity Event

Theatre Show

Burns Night

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

Film / TV

Musical Theatre

1920s Music

1930s Music

1940s Music

1950s Music

1960s Music

1970s Music

1980s Music

1990s Music

2000s+ Music

Folk

Folk Rock

Traditional English Folk

Christmas

Church Music

Gospel

Easy Listening

Background Music

Country

Pop

Acoustic

Covers

Disco

Motown

Soul

Vintage

Rock

Classic Rock

Rock 'n' Roll

Features:

100% acoustic (no power)

Can provide battery amplifier

Public liability insurance

Male vocalist

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