Vincent O'Brien singer guitarist: blues americana, folk and rock

Based in United Kingdom

Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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LOCATION
Manchester, England, United Kingdom

TRAVEL
up to 12500 miles

PRICE
from £200 (GBP)

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Price Guide

Description Price
Solo Guitar and vocals up to 3 Hours£200 (GBP)
Duo Guitar, Vocals and Percussion up to 3 Hours£250 (GBP)
Trio Guitar, Vocals, Bass, Percussion up to 3 Hours£350 (GBP)
4 piece electric band up to 3 hours£450 (GBP)
For European bookings or UK wide tours travel and accommodation costs will be additional and by negotiation. Multiple linked bookings ( same venue or additional venues) will be agreed by negotiation and can reduce performance fees. Payment in cash, by bank transfer, PayPal etc due on the day of performance.

About / Biography

Originally from Dublin, I spend most of my time in Manchester and Montanchez (Spain). I play regularly at venues and events across Europe.

My live performances feature a mix of original songs along with powerful renditions of Classic Blues, Folk and Americana through songs such as ‘Strange Fruit’ (Nina Simone/ Billie Holliday) ‘Vigilante Man’ (Woody Guthrie) ‘Me and The Devil’ (Robert Johnson) and ‘The Ballad of Billy The Kid’, played on Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica, Weissenborn, Dobro and Mandolin. I also play with other musicians so three and four piece band gigs are also possible.

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Location

Based in United Kingdom

Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Travels worldwide
pink circle = free travel (up to 25 miles)

Original songs plus covers of classic blues, folk and americana. eg

Walking Blues (Muddy Waters)

Vampire Blues (Neil Young)

Black Magic Woman (Fleetwood Mac)

Forever Young (Bob Dylan)

Got My Mojo Working (Muddy Waters)

I don't want to talk about it (Rod Stewart)

Me and The Devil (Robert Johnson)

On The Road Again (Canned Heat)

Reason to Believe (Tim Hardin/ Rod Stewart)

Redemption Song (Bob Marley)

Serves You Right To Suffer (John Lee Hooker)

Spoonful (Howlin Wolf)

The Weight (The Band))

Voodoo Chile [slight Return] (Jimi Hendrix)

Vigilante Man (Woody Guthrie)

Cabin Down Below(Tom Petty)

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Direct access to a power supply close to the performance area (or suitable extension cable for outdoor settings)

I can also provide a battery powered vocal and guitar amp for outdoor events with no power supply.
Performance space minimum dimensions 2m x 2m for solo shows.


What information do you require about a venue?

Estimate of numbers in the audience
Start and finish times for the vent. Car parking close to venue for loading unloading etc.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

PA mics stands amplifiers supplied by the performer.


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

Happy to play pre show and interval playlists via PA if adequate time given to create playlist.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

22 gigs over a ten day tour of Antwerp province n Belgium with a full band plus multiple short solo tours of Belgium over the last 5 years.
Also played as part of and Asian/ western music ensemble fir a two day festival in Rochdale


What's your favourite type of event?

Comfortable playing bars, festivals as well as small private events.


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

I picked up a guitar when I was 13 and have been playing ever since. For the last 13 years I have been playing fairly regularly as a session musician and as a solo performer as well as in small bands n the north west and various European countries whenever the opportunity arises.


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

My main influences draw on Americana. Folk rock, country rock and blues. My favourite artists include Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Lucinda Williams, Tom Petty, Ry Cooder, Nina Simone, Bob Marley, Robert Johnson and John Lee Hooker

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Set up (with in House PA) 15 Minutes
Set Up with my PA 45-60 minutes depending on venue space and setting.

Set times from 35-45 minutes. 1, 2 or 3 set options available.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes I have played course events in numerous occasions.


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

I can accommodate some requests so long as the requests give me enough time to learn the song and , assuming it fits with my general performance style.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

I always have very positive responses from clients.

Recent Clients

Vincent O'Brien has performed for these clients:

T Stationneke, Duffel Belgium

Kid's Rhythm and Blues Kaffe, Antwerp, Belgium

De Kroeg, Zemst, Belgium

Roosendael, Belgium

Costa Duffla, Duffel, Belgium

De Jachtoeve, Geel, Belgium

De Lentenhei, Herentals, Belgium

Semitone Studios, Marple, Cheshire

Martinez Wine Bar, Bingley, Yorkshire

Venues

Vincent O'Brien has performed at these venues:

Martinez Wine Bar Bingley

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Funeral / Memorial

Concert

Recording Session

Charity Event

Genres:

1930s Music

1940s Music

1950s Music

1960s Music

1970s Music

1980s Music

1990s Music

Folk

Folk Rock

Blues

Originals

Country

Pop

Acoustic

Covers

Soul

Vintage

Rock

Classic Rock

Alternative Rock

Features:

Can provide battery amplifier

Public liability insurance

Will travel internationally

PA / sound system included

Male vocalist

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