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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

  • Lost Weekend
    Lloyd Cole and the Commotions
  • Walking On Sunshine
    Catriona and the Waves
  • Hold me now
    Thompson twins
  • Gold
    Spandau Ballet
  • China Girl
    David Bowie
  • I dont Like Mondays
    Boomtown Rats
  • Sit Down
    James
  • House Of Fun
    Madness
  • Oliver’s Army
    Elvis Costello
  • Rock The Kasbah
    The Clash
  • In between Days
    The Cure
  • Is She Really Going Out With Him
    Joe Jackson
  • The One I Love
    R.E.M
  • Just can’t get enough
    Depeche Mode
  • With or without you
    U2
  • Dignity
    Deacon Blue
  • Lip Up Fatty
    Bad Manners
  • Come On Eileen
    Dexy's Midnight Runners
  • Town Called Malice
    The Jam
  • Friday I’m In Love
    The Cure
  • Going Underground
    The Jam
  • Can’t Hurry Love
    Phil Collins
  • Video Killed The Radio Star
    The Buggles
  • TRUE
    Spandau Ballet
  • Rat Trap
    Boomtown Rats
  • Baggy Trousers
    Madness
  • Here Comes Your Man
    The Pixies
  • Turning Japanese
    The Vapors
  • Ask
    The Smiths
  • Watching The Detectives
    Elvis Costello

Sample 90s & 2000s Songs

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

Sample Country Songs

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

Sample Good Time Songs

  • Proud Mary
    Creedence Clearwater Revival
  • Build me up Buttercup
    The Foundatations
  • Teresa
    Joe Dolan
  • 500 Miles
    The Proclaimers
  • Crazy Little Thing Called Love
    Queen
  • Brown Eyed Girl
    Van Morrison
  • River Deep Mountain High
    Ike and Tina Turner
  • Pretty Woman
    Roy Orbison
  • Last Dance For Me
    The Drifters
  • Knock 3 Times
    Tony Orlando and Dawn
  • Not Unusual
    Tom Jones
  • Crackling Rose
    Neil Diamond
  • Take It Easy
    Eagles
  • Little Old Wine Drinker Me
    Dean Martin
  • Pearly Shells
    John Frawley
  • Concrete And Clay
    Unit Four plus Two
  • Sweet Caroline
    Neil Diamond
  • Mrs Robinson
    Simon and Garfunkel
  • My Way
    Frank Sinatra
  • Hurt So Good
    John Mellencamp
  • Maggie May
    Rod Stewart
  • Bright Side Of The Road
    Van Morrison
  • Rocking All Over The World
    Status Quo
  • Good Looking Woman
    Joe Dolan
  • Sugar Sugar
    The Archies
  • Call Me Al
    Paul Simon
  • Ever Seen The Rain
    Creedence Clearwater Revival
  • Things
    Bobby Darin
  • Is this the way to Amarillo
    Tony Christie
  • Rhinestone Cowboy
    Glen Campbell

Sample Irish Songs

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

Sample Modern Songs

  • Moves Like Jagger
    Maroon 5
  • I Will Wait
    Mumford and Sons
  • Use Somebody
    Kings of Leon
  • Ho Hey
    The Lumineers
  • Steady As She Goes
    The Racontours
  • Hey Soul Sister
    Train
  • Candy
    Robbie Williams
  • Times Like These
    Foo Fighters
  • Let Me Entertain You
    Robbie Williams
  • Spitting Games
    Snow Patrol
  • Chelsea Dagger
    The Fratellis
  • Heartbeat
    Scouting for Girls
  • Locked Out Of Heaven
    Bruno Mars
  • Read My Mind
    The Killers
  • She's So Lovely
    Scouting for girls
  • Let her go
    Passenger
  • The Cave
    Mumford and Sons
  • I Gotta Feeling
    Black eyed peas
  • Molly's Chamber
    Kings of Leon
  • Bones
    The Killers
  • I'm Yours
    Jason Mras
  • Seven Nation Army
    White Stripes
  • Wheels
    Foo Fighters
  • Mr Brightside
    The Killers
  • Lonely Boy
    Black Keys
  • When We Collide
    Matt Cardle
  • Jenny don't be hasty
    Paolo Nutini
  • Day We Caught The Train
    Ocean Colour Scene
  • Wagon Wheel
    Old Crow Medicine Show
  • Dani California
    Red Hot Chilli Peppers

Sample Old Time Songs

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

Sample Rock Songs

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

Sample Rock & Roll Songs

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

Sample Slow Songs

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