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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

  • Watching The Detectives
    Elvis Costello
  • Dancing on the ceiling
    Lionel Richie
  • With or without you
    U2
  • Walking On Sunshine
    Catriona and the Waves
  • Wonderwall
    Oasis
  • Faith
    George Michael
  • Dignity
    Deacon Blue
  • Can’t Hurry Love
    Phil Collins
  • Friday I’m In Love
    The Cure
  • My Girl
    Madness
  • Lost Weekend
    Lloyd Cole and the Commotions
  • Come On Eileen
    Dexy's Midnight Runners
  • Video Killed The Radio Star
    The Buggles
  • Oliver’s Army
    Elvis Costello
  • Ask
    The Smiths
  • China Girl
    David Bowie
  • All night long
    Lionel Richie
  • A Message To You Rudy
    The Specials
  • Keep it all in
    Beautiful South
  • Here Comes Your Man
    The Pixies
  • I dont Like Mondays
    Boomtown Rats
  • Turning Japanese
    The Vapors
  • Going Underground
    The Jam
  • Sit Down
    James
  • Town Called Malice
    The Jam
  • Breakfast at Tiffanys
    Deep blue something
  • Special Brew
    Bad Manners
  • Gold
    Spandau Ballet
  • The Love Cats
    The Cure
  • She’s Electric
    Oasis

Sample 90s & 2000s Songs

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

Sample Country Songs

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

Sample Good Time Songs

  • Teresa
    Joe Dolan
  • Call Me Al
    Paul Simon
  • Make Me An Island
    Joe Dolan
  • Not Unusual
    Tom Jones
  • My Way
    Frank Sinatra
  • Sugar Sugar
    The Archies
  • Dancing In The Dark
    Bruce Springsteen
  • Saturday Night At The Movies
    The Drifters
  • Is this the way to Amarillo
    Tony Christie
  • Make Me Smile
    Steve Harley and the Cockney Rebel
  • I'm A Believer
    The Monkees
  • Stuck In The Middle
    Steelers Wheel
  • Ever Seen The Rain
    Creedence Clearwater Revival
  • 3 Steps To Heaven
    Dean Martin
  • Good Looking Woman
    Joe Dolan
  • American Pie
    Don McLean
  • Brown Eyed Girl
    Van Morrison
  • Hurt So Good
    John Mellencamp
  • Pearly Shells
    John Frawley
  • Rocking All Over The World
    Status Quo
  • Crazy Little Thing Called Love
    Queen
  • Help Yourself
    Tom Jones
  • Things
    Bobby Darin
  • Build me up Buttercup
    The Foundatations
  • Suspicious Minds
    Elvis Presley
  • Lay Down Sally
    Eric Clapton
  • 500 Miles
    The Proclaimers
  • Crackling Rose
    Neil Diamond
  • Rhinestone Cowboy
    Glen Campbell
  • Delilah
    Tom Jones

Sample Irish Songs

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

Sample Modern Songs

  • Love Me Like You
    The Magic Numbers
  • Day We Caught The Train
    Ocean Colour Scene
  • Candy
    Robbie Williams
  • All The Small Things
    Blink 182
  • Jenny Don't Be Hasty
    Paolo Nutini
  • Mr Brightside
    The Killers
  • Learn to Fly
    Foo Fighters
  • Are You Ready For Love
    Elton John
  • I'm Yours
    Jason Mras
  • Lonely Boy
    Black Keys
  • She Moves In Her Own Way
    The Kooks
  • All These Things That I've Done
    The Killers
  • Jerk It Out
    Caesars
  • Fill My Little World
    The Feeling
  • Express Yourself
    Labrinth
  • Naïve
    The Kooks
  • Wagon Wheel
    Old Crow Medicine Show
  • Jenny don't be hasty
    Paolo Nutini
  • Look Good On The Dancefloor
    Artic Monkeys
  • Hey Brother
    Avicii
  • Let her go
    Passenger
  • Home
    Philip Philips
  • Hey Soul Sister
    Train
  • Steady As She Goes
    The Racontours
  • Ho Hey
    The Lumineers
  • Get Lucky
    Daft Punk
  • Happy
    Pharrell Williams
  • When You Were Young
    The Killers
  • Read My Mind
    The Killers
  • Somebody Told Me
    The Killers

Sample Old Time Songs

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

Sample Rock Songs

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

Sample Rock & Roll Songs

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

Sample Slow Songs

  • Wicked Game
    Chris Isaccs
  • Run
    Snow Patrol
  • The Dance
    Garth Brooks
  • Have I Told You Lately
    Van Morrison
  • Better
    Tom Baxter
  • Beneath You're Beautiful
    Labrinth
  • Lego House
    Ed Sheeran
  • Angels
    Robbie Williams
  • Romeo And Juliet
    Dire Straits
  • Yellow
    Coldplay
  • If Tomorrow Never Comes
    Garth Brooks
  • One
    U2
  • First Cut Is The Deepest
    Cat Stevens/Rod Stewart
  • Chasing Cars
    Snow Patrol
  • Baby Can I Hold Your Tonight
    Tracy Chapman/Boyzone
  • In My Place
    Coldplay
  • The A Team
    Ed Sheeran
  • Lucky Man
    The Verve
  • Crazy Love
    Van Morrison
  • Fields Of Gold
    Sting
  • Cannonball
    Damien Rice
  • Stuck On You
    Lionel Richie
  • With Or Without You
    U2
  • Handbags And Gladrags
    Rod Stewart/The Stereophonics
  • Your Song
    Elton John
  • Wonderful Tonight
    Eric Clapton
  • Alison
    Elvis Costello
  • Heaven
    Bryan Adams
  • Man Who Can't Be Moved
    The Script
  • You Got A Friend
    James Taylor