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Frequently-Asked Questions

Does John Travel?

Yes John is more than happy to travel Nationwide. All gigs are priced at a local rate and reasonable travel costs are applied when appropriate.

What does John play?

Sample lists of songs that John performs are available below - John has a broad repertoire of songs and is happy to work with you to completely tailor make your day/event.

Are you available on our event date?

Please feel free to contact John to discuss your date; note that Saturdays - particularly those in the Summer - and Holidays are often booked out a year or more in advance.

Do you take requests?

Yes. John has a broad repertoire of songs and is happy to work with you to completely tailor make your day/event.

Do you use backing tracks?

John is a vocalist and guitar player. In order to recreate that big band sound he uses high quality professionally recorded backing tracks to compliment his talents.

Are you able to play outside?

Yes, but this is Ireland and the weather will always be a factor as electrical equipment is used.

Can you play during the day?

John is a full time professional entertainer and can play events at any time of the day or night. John is always happy to accommodate the individual needs of every customer and work with them to achieve their perfect day.

How can we pay and do you need a deposit?

You can pay by cash, cheque, PAYPAL or online transfer. A €100 deposit is required to secure bookings. An email is then sent to confirm the booking and how and when the outstanding fee should be paid.

Can you provide other band options?

Yes. John can provide 3,4 and 5 piece band options for any event.

Packages including larger bands and additional entertainers can be arranged. Package costs can be spread out and paid by instalments. Special deals for off season and mid-week available. Contact us for details, and be sure to check out our specific Singing Chef website for further information.

Set Lists

John provides a wide selection of music to cater for all tastes; check out some of his sample set lists below.


Sample 80s & 90s Songs

  • Here Comes Your Man
    The Pixies
  • I Fought The Law
    The Clash
  • Turning Japanese
    The Vapors
  • Lost Weekend
    Lloyd Cole and the Commotions
  • House Of Fun
    Madness
  • Special Brew
    Bad Manners
  • Land Down Under
    Land Down Under
  • The Love Cats
    The Cure
  • Centrefold
    J Geils Band
  • Gold
    Spandau Ballet
  • Walking On Sunshine
    Catriona and the Waves
  • Rock The Kasbah
    The Clash
  • Oliver’s Army
    Elvis Costello
  • Keep it all in
    Beautiful South
  • Missing you
    John Waites
  • Can’t Hurry Love
    Phil Collins
  • Is She Really Going Out With Him
    Joe Jackson
  • Wonderwall
    Oasis
  • Ask
    The Smiths
  • She’s Electric
    Oasis
  • Happy Hour
    The Housemartins
  • Friday I’m In Love
    The Cure
  • Just can’t get enough
    Depeche Mode
  • All right
    Supergrass
  • With or without you
    U2
  • In between Days
    The Cure
  • Dignity
    Deacon Blue
  • The One I Love
    R.E.M
  • Going Underground
    The Jam
  • China Girl
    David Bowie

Sample 90s & 2000s Songs

  • Dosed
    Red Hot Chilli Pappers
  • Everybody's Changing
    Keane
  • Float On
    Modest Mouse
  • Have A Nice Day
    The Stereophonics
  • Save Tonight
    Eagle eye Cherry
  • Don't Go
    Hothouse Flowers
  • Keep It All In
    Beautiful South
  • Free Falling
    Tom Petty
  • High And Dry
    Radiohead
  • Talking About A Revolution
    Tracy Chapman
  • Whistle For The Choir
    The Fratellis
  • Knocking On Heavens Door
    Guns and Roses
  • Don't Look Back In Anger
    Oasis
  • Karma Police
    Radiohead
  • Man On The Moon
    R.E.M
  • Fall At Your Feet
    Crowded House
  • The Bends
    Radiohead
  • Babylon
    David Gray
  • Weather With You
    Crowded House
  • Maybe Tomorrow
    The Stereophonics
  • Big Sur
    The Thrills
  • Breaking The Girl
    Red Hot Chilli Pappers
  • I Wouldn't Believe Your Radio
    The Stereophonics
  • Losing My Religion
    R.E.M.

Sample Country Songs

  • Folsom Prison Blues
    Johnny Cash
  • Peaceful Easy Feeling
    Eagles
  • Lying Eyes
    Eagles
  • Country Roads
    John Denver
  • The Gambler
    Kenny Rogers
  • Wagon Wheel
    Darius Rucker
  • Ain't going down till the sun comes up
    Garth Brooks
  • Friends In Low Places
    Garth Brooks
  • Thunder Road
    Garth Brooks
  • Ruby
    Kenny Rogers
  • Act Naturally
    Buck Owens and the Buckaroos
  • Dance The Night Away
    The Mavericks
  • Ring Of Fire
    Johnny Cash
  • Jackson
    Johnny Cash
  • Standing outside the fire
    Garth Brooks
  • Walking In Memphis
    Marc Cohen
  • Bad Moon Rising
    Credence Clearwater Revival
  • The Galway girl
    Mundy
  • Past The Point Of Rescue
    Mick Hanly
  • Forever And Ever Amen
    Randy Travis

Sample Good Time Songs

  • Build me up Buttercup
    The Foundatations
  • Make Me An Island
    Joe Dolan
  • Teresa
    Joe Dolan
  • King Of The Road
    Roger Miller
  • Good Looking Woman
    Joe Dolan
  • Things
    Bobby Darin
  • Concrete And Clay
    Unit Four plus Two
  • Call Me Al
    Paul Simon
  • Me & Julio
    Paul Simon
  • Dancing In The Dark
    Bruce Springsteen
  • Walk Of Life
    Dire Straits
  • Crackling Rose
    Neil Diamond
  • Hurt So Good
    John Mellencamp
  • River Deep Mountain High
    Ike and Tina Turner
  • Maggie May
    Rod Stewart
  • Suspicious Minds
    Elvis Presley
  • Little Old Wine Drinker Me
    Dean Martin
  • Make Me Smile
    Steve Harley and the Cockney Rebel
  • Sweet Caroline
    Neil Diamond
  • Got My Mind Set On You
    George Harrison
  • Forever In Blue Jeans
    Neil Diamond
  • 3 Steps To Heaven
    Dean Martin
  • My Way
    Frank Sinatra
  • Last Dance For Me
    The Drifters
  • Make Me An Island
    Joe Dolan
  • Sugar Sugar
    The Archies
  • Rhinestone Cowboy
    Glen Campbell
  • Ever Seen The Rain
    Creedence Clearwater Revival
  • Take It Easy
    Eagles
  • Is this the way to Amarillo
    Tony Christie

Sample Irish Songs

  • Hills Of Donegal
    Goats Don't Shave
  • Used to Love Her
    The Sawdoctors
  • Don't Go
    Hothouse Flowers
  • Fiesta
    The Pogues
  • Irish Rover
    The Pogues and The Dubliners
  • Saints And Sinners
    Paddy Casey
  • Whiskey In The Jar
    Thin Lizzy
  • Dirty Old Town
    The Pogues
  • July
    Mundy
  • Whole Of The Moon
    The Waterboys
  • The Fields Of Athenry
    Paddy Reilly
  • Wild Rover
    Traditional
  • Fisherman's Blues
    The Waterboys
  • N17
    The Sawdoctors
  • Galway Girl
    Sharon Shannon and Mundy
  • Brewing Up A Storm
    The Stunning
  • Sally Maclennane
    The Pogues

Sample Modern Songs

  • Fill My Little World
    The Feeling
  • Candy
    Robbie Williams
  • Happy
    Pharrell Williams
  • Jenny Don't Be Hasty
    Paolo Nutini
  • I Will Wait
    Mumford and Sons
  • Times Like These
    Foo Fighters
  • Drops Of Jupiter
    Train
  • Vertigo
    U2
  • Read My Mind
    The Killers
  • Heartbeat
    Scouting for Girls
  • Human
    The Killers
  • I Gotta Feeling
    Black eyed peas
  • This Love
    Maroon 5
  • Dance With Me Tonight
    Olly Murs
  • Home
    Philip Philips
  • She Moves In Her Own Way
    The Kooks
  • When You Were Young
    The Killers
  • Starlight
    Muse
  • You Are All That I Have
    Snow Patrol
  • Molly's Chamber
    Kings of Leon
  • Wheels
    Foo Fighters
  • Hey Brother
    Avicii
  • Don't Stop Believing
    Journey
  • Hey Soul Sister
    Train
  • Dani California
    Red Hot Chilli Peppers
  • Little Lion Man
    Mumford and Sons
  • Jerk It Out
    Caesars
  • Can't Stop
    Red Hot Chilli Peppers
  • Somebody Told Me
    The Killers
  • Naïve
    The Kooks

Sample Old Time Songs

  • Wild Colonial Boy
    Traditional
  • Old Flames
    Foster and Allen
  • Where Do You Go To My Lovely
    Peter Sarstedt
  • The Galway Shawl
    Traditional
  • Molly Malone
    Traditional
  • One Day At A Time
    Margo
  • Streets Of New York
    Wolfe Tones
  • Grace
    Jim McCann
  • Red Rose Café
    The Fureys
  • Spancil Hill
    Traditional
  • Black Velvet Band
    Traditional
  • Streets of London
    Ralph McTell

Sample Rock Songs

  • Life In The Fast Lane
    Eagles
  • Jumping Jack Flash
    The Rolling Stones
  • Rocking All Over The World
    Status Quo
  • Don't Stop Believing
    Journey
  • Superstition
    Stevie Wonder
  • Jessie's Girl
    Rick Springfield
  • Born To Run
    Bruce Springsteen
  • Dancing In The Moonlight
    Thin Lizzy
  • Hotel California
    The Eagles
  • My Generation
    The Who
  • Living on a Prayer
    Bon Jovi
  • Summer Of 69
    Bryan Adams
  • Satisfaction
    The Rolling Stones
  • Brewing Up A Storm
    The Stunning
  • The Boys Are Back In Town
    Thin Lizzy
  • My Sharona
    The Knack

Sample Rock & Roll Songs

  • Mrs Robinson
    Simon and Garfunkel
  • All shook up
    Elvis Presley
  • Crocodile Rock
    Elton John
  • Oh Boy
    Buddy Holly
  • Houndog
    Elvis Presley
  • Return To Sender
    Elvis Presley
  • Run Around Sue
    Del Shannon
  • Great Balls Of Fire
    Gerry Lee Lewis
  • Hold Your Hand
    The Beatles
  • Saw Her Standing There
    The Beatles
  • Hard Day’s Night
    The Beatles
  • Burning Love
    Elvis Presley
  • Blue Suede Shoes
    Elvis Presley
  • Shake Rattle And Roll
    Bill Haley
  • Jailhouse Rock
    Elvis Presley
  • Day Tripper
    The Beatles
  • Please Please Me
    The Beatles
  • Hucklebuck
    Brendan Bowyer
  • Reet Petite
    Jackie Wilson
  • Do You Love Me
    The Tremelos
  • Me And Julio
    Simon and Garfunkel
  • Rocking Robyn
    Jackson 5
  • Twist Again
    Chubby Checker
  • Rave On
    Buddy Holly
  • Rock Around The Clock
    Bill Haley
  • Never Can Tell
    Chuck Berry
  • Twist And Shout
    The Beatles
  • Runaway
    Del Shannon
  • La Bamba
    Richie Valens
  • Back In The U.S.S.R
    The Beatles

Sample Slow Songs

  • Stuck In A Moment
    U2
  • The A Team
    Ed Sheeran
  • You Got A Friend
    James Taylor
  • Cannonball
    Damien Rice
  • With Or Without You
    U2
  • Crazy Love
    Van Morrison
  • Beneath You're Beautiful
    Labrinth
  • Stuck On You
    Lionel Richie
  • If Tomorrow Never Comes
    Garth Brooks
  • Baby Can I Hold Your Tonight
    Tracy Chapman/Boyzone
  • Wonderful Tonight
    Eric Clapton
  • No Woman No Cry
    Bob Marley
  • Man Who Can't Be Moved
    The Script
  • Lucky Man
    The Verve
  • The Dance
    Garth Brooks
  • Alison
    Elvis Costello
  • The Voyage
    Christy Moore
  • Heaven
    Bryan Adams
  • Fields Of Gold
    Sting
  • Better
    Tom Baxter
  • Run
    Snow Patrol
  • Handbags And Gladrags
    Rod Stewart/The Stereophonics
  • Yellow
    Coldplay
  • Angels
    Robbie Williams
  • In My Place
    Coldplay
  • Have I Told You Lately
    Van Morrison
  • Lego House
    Ed Sheeran
  • Wicked Game
    Chris Isaccs
  • Romeo And Juliet
    Dire Straits
  • Chasing Cars
    Snow Patrol