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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

  • TRUE
    Spandau Ballet
  • Walking On Sunshine
    Catriona and the Waves
  • Breakfast at Tiffanys
    Deep blue something
  • With or without you
    U2
  • Can’t Hurry Love
    Phil Collins
  • Land Down Under
    Land Down Under
  • Lost Weekend
    Lloyd Cole and the Commotions
  • Going Underground
    The Jam
  • Rock The Kasbah
    The Clash
  • Watching The Detectives
    Elvis Costello
  • Happy Hour
    The Housemartins
  • House Of Fun
    Madness
  • In between Days
    The Cure
  • Keep it all in
    Beautiful South
  • Is She Really Going Out With Him
    Joe Jackson
  • Sit Down
    James
  • Oliver’s Army
    Elvis Costello
  • Come On Eileen
    Dexy's Midnight Runners
  • The One I Love
    R.E.M
  • Dignity
    Deacon Blue
  • Just can’t get enough
    Depeche Mode
  • Hold me now
    Thompson twins
  • Town Called Malice
    The Jam
  • Ask
    The Smiths
  • The Love Cats
    The Cure
  • Missing you
    John Waites
  • Turning Japanese
    The Vapors
  • Rat Trap
    Boomtown Rats
  • Lip Up Fatty
    Bad Manners
  • The look of love
    ABC

Sample 90s & 2000s Songs

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

Sample Country Songs

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

Sample Good Time Songs

  • I'm A Believer
    The Monkees
  • Ever Seen The Rain
    Creedence Clearwater Revival
  • Bright Side Of The Road
    Van Morrison
  • Delilah
    Tom Jones
  • Hurt So Good
    John Mellencamp
  • Pearly Shells
    John Frawley
  • Help Yourself
    Tom Jones
  • Things
    Bobby Darin
  • 3 Steps To Heaven
    Dean Martin
  • My Way
    Frank Sinatra
  • Good Looking Woman
    Joe Dolan
  • Rhinestone Cowboy
    Glen Campbell
  • Sugar Sugar
    The Archies
  • Last Dance For Me
    The Drifters
  • Sweet Caroline
    Neil Diamond
  • Concrete And Clay
    Unit Four plus Two
  • Crackling Rose
    Neil Diamond
  • Call Me Al
    Paul Simon
  • River Deep Mountain High
    Ike and Tina Turner
  • Pretty Woman
    Roy Orbison
  • Stuck In The Middle
    Steelers Wheel
  • Proud Mary
    Creedence Clearwater Revival
  • Got My Mind Set On You
    George Harrison
  • Maggie May
    Rod Stewart
  • Teresa
    Joe Dolan
  • Knock 3 Times
    Tony Orlando and Dawn
  • King Of The Road
    Roger Miller
  • American Pie
    Don McLean
  • Build me up Buttercup
    The Foundatations
  • Brown Eyed Girl
    Van Morrison

Sample Irish Songs

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

Sample Modern Songs

  • Somebody Told Me
    The Killers
  • Valerie
    Amy Winehouse
  • Spitting Games
    Snow Patrol
  • Jerk It Out
    Caesars
  • Drops Of Jupiter
    Train
  • This Love
    Maroon 5
  • Crazy
    Gnarls Barkley
  • When We Collide
    Matt Cardle
  • Hey Brother
    Avicii
  • Monster
    The Automatic
  • Just The Way You Are
    Bruno Mars
  • Fans
    The Kings of Leon
  • Can't Stop
    Red Hot Chilli Peppers
  • Moves Like Jagger
    Maroon 5
  • Lego House
    Ed Sheeran
  • Naïve
    The Kooks
  • Fill My Little World
    The Feeling
  • Riptide
    Vance Joy
  • Buck Rogers
    Feeder
  • I'm Yours
    Jason Mras
  • Seven Nation Army
    White Stripes
  • Lonely Boy
    Black Keys
  • Pick A Part That's New
    The Stereophonics
  • Chocolate
    Snow Patrol
  • Are You Ready For Love
    Elton John
  • The Cave
    Mumford and Sons
  • Wagon Wheel
    Old Crow Medicine Show
  • Look Good On The Dancefloor
    Artic Monkeys
  • Uprising
    Muse
  • Candy
    Robbie Williams

Sample Old Time Songs

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

Sample Rock Songs

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

Sample Rock & Roll Songs

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

Sample Slow Songs

  • Angels
    Robbie Williams
  • Have I Told You Lately
    Van Morrison
  • Handbags And Gladrags
    Rod Stewart/The Stereophonics
  • With Or Without You
    U2
  • Stuck On You
    Lionel Richie
  • Alison
    Elvis Costello
  • Chasing Cars
    Snow Patrol
  • If Tomorrow Never Comes
    Garth Brooks
  • Beneath You're Beautiful
    Labrinth
  • Wicked Game
    Chris Isaccs
  • One
    U2
  • Lucky Man
    The Verve
  • First Cut Is The Deepest
    Cat Stevens/Rod Stewart
  • Better
    Tom Baxter
  • You Got A Friend
    James Taylor
  • Romeo And Juliet
    Dire Straits
  • Yellow
    Coldplay
  • Run
    Snow Patrol
  • Stuck In A Moment
    U2
  • The A Team
    Ed Sheeran
  • Cannonball
    Damien Rice
  • Baby Can I Hold Your Tonight
    Tracy Chapman/Boyzone
  • Lego House
    Ed Sheeran
  • Heaven
    Bryan Adams
  • Your Song
    Elton John
  • Make You Feel My Love
    Bob Dylan/Adele
  • No Woman No Cry
    Bob Marley
  • The Dance
    Garth Brooks
  • Wonderful Tonight
    Eric Clapton
  • The Voyage
    Christy Moore