Book Huw
Guitarist & Vocalist
Huw is a guitarist and singer who is influenced by soul, swing, and samba. He plays both his own compositions and a wide range of soul, jazz and latin classics. Huw is available for bookings for bars, restaurants, hotels, night clubs, casinos, members clubs, weddings, private parties and corporate functions. He is smart and punctual, with his own transport and an 800w PA. His equipment is PAT tested, and he has Public Liability Insurance. Huw performs both as a solo artist and in small groups with amazing musicians like Max Grunhard, Javier Camillo, and Roberto Manzin. Huw can play solo, in duos or trios with sax and/or percussion, or with his 4-piece band The Riveras.
As a solo artist or with his duos, trios and bands Huw has held residencies at great venues like Dogstar, China White, Trafalgar Square Hilton, Lost Angel, Eight Members Club, Gaucho, Le Garrick, La Gondola, 3rd Base/Mass, Hix Oysterbar, Le Bouchon, Guoman Hotel Tower Bridge, Citizen Smith, The Conrad [aka Wyndham Grand], Viva Viva, and Revolution. He has also played at Claridge’s, Momo’s, Hyatt Regency, Electric Ballroom, Sound, Home House, Hampton Court Palace, Park Lane Hilton, Infinity Club, Sound, Leeds Castle, Dingwalls, Borderline, Bug Bar, Arts Cafe, Proud, Spice of Life, Light Bar, and 40:30.He has entertained celebrities such as Lord Seb Coe, Take That, Ken Livingstone, Boris Becker, the Chelsea first team and Jose Mourinho. He has played private art exhibitions for artists like Banksy and corporate events for blue-chip clients such as Audi and Microsoft.
Huw can also perform solo guitar & vocals with an evening DJ set. His set includes up to 3 hours of live Latin jazz and soul plus an jazz/soul/afro/latin DJ set of up to 4 hours.
Huw can provide a PA, and all of his equipment has been PAT tested. For his full repertoire please click on technical specification at the bottom of the page.
Standard Length of Performance:
Solo – 1 long set of up to 3 hours or if Huw is playing in a duo/trio/band – 3 x 45 minute sets or 2 x 60 minute sets.
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TESTIMONIALS
Here’s what Huw – Guitarist & Vocalist’s clients said:
” Huw has played a residency at our Battersea Park gigs to crowds of up to 1000 at a time and over the four hours of the gig to listeners in the thousands. His repertoire is wide-ranging and I would gladly recommend him to anyone looking at using his services.”
Music 4 Children
”Genius at work! Thank you for an excellent performance at my sisters wedding. I have to say, myself and the guests were in awe and thoroughly enjoyed the music and your unique voice melted a lot of hearts!!! I lost count the amount of times I had people asking me where I found you and generally complementing a superbly accomplished performance. I know within 48 hours I had received 2 requests from guests asking how to book your services.“
Private Client
“Had a brilliant time last night – you played some awesome tunes and people commented on what a talented trio you all are. Your music is really uplifting. It was excellent and thank you so much – I hope you enjoyed playing as much as we enjoyed hearing you. I would thoroughly recommend you. “
Bechtel Plc
“Simon and I just wanted to send you a quick email to say a huge thank you for Saturday!
EVERYONE said how fantastic the music was.You were fab.Thank you for making the day so special, you are an absolute star! “
Private Client
“Huw was exactly what we needed for our end of season ball – great music, great vibe and loved by everyone! An artist that suited all ages and was easy to work with. We will be using him in the future for sure! “
Private Client
“Reliable, professional and a joy to listen to. And he is SUCH a lovely guy! He really made our celebration complete, the guests thoroughly enjoyed his performance and we really appreciated him being here. We can’t thank Huw enough for his wonderful contribution to our special day. He worked incredibly hard, way beyond the call of duty, and even found time for some of our guests who were keen to chat to him after his performance. We recommend Huw without hesitation, and would absolutely invite him back if we can find an excuse for another party. Thank you very much Huw.”
Private Client
“WOW!! What a voice. Absolutely perfect. Our guests were mesmerised by the quality and diversity of your repetoire. We are sooooooo sooooooooooo pleased we made the right choice to have you at our wedding. Our guests cannot stop talking about you. Thank you for all your hard work and for making our wedding day complete and special.”
Private Client
“Seriously slick.”
Out of Hand Magazine
“Very good as always!”
John Lewis Plc (via Contraband)
REPERTOIRE
Huw – Guitarist & Vocalist’s repertoire:
Stand by Me (Ben E King)
Summertime (Ella Fitzgerald + Louis Armstrong)
Georgia On My Mind (Ray Charles)
Insensatez (Antonio Carlos Jobim)
Let’s Stay Together (Al Green)
Caravan (Duke Ellington)
Respect (Aretha Franklin)
Is This Love? (Bob Marley)
I Put A Spell On You (Nina Simone)
Girl from Ipanema (Antonio Carlos Jobim)
Under My Skin (Frank Sinatra)
Dock Of The Bay (Otis Redding)
Brown Sugar (D’Angelo)
In a Sentimental Mood (Duke Ellington)
Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars (Antonio Carlos Jobim)
When A Man Loves A Woman (Wilson Pickett)
Nature Boy (Nat King Cole)
Blackbird (The Beatles)
Redemption Song (Bob Marley)
Master Blaster/Jammin’ (Stevie Wonder)
Bamboleo (Gypsy Kings)
I Heard it Through the Grapevine (Marvin Gaye)
Fly Me To the Moon (Frank Sinatra / Astrud Gilberto)
Sign Your Name Across My Heart (Terence Trent D’Arby)
Mas Que Nada (Jorge Ben / Sergio Mendez)
How Sweet It Is To be Loved by You (Marvin Gaye)
Your Song (Elton John)
I Believe I can Fly (R Kelly)
Wave (Antonio Carlos Jobim)
Superstition (Stevie Wonder)
It’s a Man’s Man’s World (James Brown)
Falling (Alicia Keys)
Chan Chan (Buena Vista Social Club)
Agua de Beber (Antonio Carlos Jobim)
Shackles / Praise You (Mary Mary)
Feelin’ Good (Nina Simone)
Higher & Higher (Jackie Wilson)
Here Comes the Sun (The Beatles)
Poder de Criacao (Joao Noguiera)
The Look of Love (Burt Bacharach / Dionne Warwick)
All I Need To Get By (Marvin Gaye + Tammi Terrell)
One Note Samba (Antonio Carlos Jobim)
Kiss (Prince)
Lately (Stevie Wonder)
I’m Yours (Jason Mraz)
Love Me Or Leave Me (Nina Simone)
Triste (Antonio Carlos Jobim)
Space Oddity (David Bowie)
So Much Trouble in the World (Bob Marley)
Berimbeu (Powell / De Moraes)
Soul Man (Sam and Dave)
Ain’t No Sunshine (Bill Withers)
Angel Eyes (Tony Bennett)
The Wind Cries Mary (Jimi Hendrix)
Fever (Peggy Lee)
Don’t Let it Bring You Down (Neil Young)
Jesse (Mother Earth)
Aguas de Marco (Antonio Carlos Jobim)
Like a Star (Corinne Bailey Rae)
Disritmia (Martinho da Vila)
Wonderwall (Oasis)
Spanish Joint (D’Angelo)
Moon River (Frank Sinatra)
Chega de Saudade (Antonio Carlos Jobim)
As Rosas Nao Falam (Cartola)
Don’t let me down (The Beatles)
Soul Divine (Amp Fiddler)
Oh! Darling (The Beatles)
Tell It Like It Is (The Neville Brothers)
Come in out of the Rain (Parliament)
Desafinado (Antonio Carlos Jobim)
Heart’s Desire (Don Blackman)
That’s the Way Love Is (Marvin Gaye)
Unchained Melody (Righteous Bros)
Right on For the Darkness (Curtis Mayfield)
Music to Watch Girls By (Andy Williams)
Hercules (Aaron Neville)
As if You Read My Mind (Stevie Wonder)
Walk on By (Burt Bacharach)
Velha Infancia (Tribalistas)
My Girl (Otis Redding)
I get the Sweetest Feeling (Jackie Wilson)
Lean On Me (Bill Withers)
Bridge Over Troubled Water (Simon and Garfunkel)
Somewhere Over The Rainbow (Israel Kamakawiwo’ole)
Crazy (Gnarls Barkley)
As (Stevie Wonder)
Tudo Que Voce Pode Ser (Clube de Esquinas)
Always and Forever (Luther Vandross / Heatwave)
Dear Life (Anthony Hamilton)
He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother (The Hollies)
Hit The Road Jack (Ray Charles)
Sunflower (Paul Weller)
Wild Wood (Paul Weller)
Lovely Day (Bill Withers)
Ordinary People (John Legend)
Hoochie Coochie Man (Muddy Waters)
Can’t Hide Love (Creative Source)
So Amazing (Luther Vandross)
Love Is In the Air (John Paul Young)
No Diggety (Blackstreet)
Moondance (Van Morrison)
You Are So Beautiful To Me (Beach Boys / Billy Preston)
These Arms Of Mine (Otis Redding)
Trouble (Ray LaMontagne)
Use Me (Bill Withers)
Seven Nation Army (White Stripes)
Don’t Let Go (En Vogue)
All You Need Is Love (Beatles)
Jumping Jack Flash (Rolling Stones)
PREVIOUS CLIENTS
Huw – Guitarist & Vocalist’s previous clients:
Audi
Microsoft
Lost Angel
Eight Members Club
Le Garrick
3rd Base/Mass
Hix Oysterbar
Le Bouchon
Citizen Smith
The Conrad
Viva Viva
Revolution
The Trafalgar Square Hilton
China White
The Dogstar
The Wyndham Grand Chelsea
Revolution
La Gondola
The Gaucho Grill
River Lounge Tower Bridge
Guoman Hotel Tower Bridge
Mason’s of Ladywell
Alma Crystal Palace
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