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Last update: January 2025

Joe Garvey - Singer/Guitarist provides live music for weddings and other milestone occasions. This singer-songwriter is a dedicated, professional musician who delights in providing upbeat covers of his client's favourite tunes. From the 1950s to the present day, Joe's repertoire spans many decades so guests of all ages can get up and dance the night away - from teenagers to grandma and grandad!

Services Offered

Joe Garvey - Singer/Guitarist can play at any point during your wedding celebration. From intimate guitar playing as you walk down the aisle to more energetic covers at your evening drinks, Joe never misses a beat. This musician has a wide song list for you to choose from, and he can also play with a 3-piece band featuring professional musicians. Joe is also happy to learn new songs to ensure that your wedding sounds as you always imagined it would - he's learned music in Arabic, Russian and Turkish for previous weddings so no ask is too big (see his reviews for more detail on this). On the day of your wedding, this professional comes supplied with all lof the top-of-the-range equipment needed for a flawless gig.

In addition to playing flawlessly on the day, Joe is proven to be incredibly reliable and responsive in communications prior to weddings and events - he has a simple logistical planning process which is time-efficient for you whilst ensuring that everything runs smoothly. He's proven his capabilities in this area by playing at multiple proposals - you'll be pleased to know that he's got a 100% record of the bride saying yes during these!

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Ceremony music
Cocktail/banquet music
Entertainment
Karaoke

What is included in the wedding package?

Absolutely everything that's required for me to sing for 2 or 3 hours at your wedding! There are no hidden costs, and I'm also happy to learn extra songs if you want to hear these within my price

How far in advance should I contact you?

Summers get very busy, so to ensure that I'm not already booked I would recommend booking as soon as you know you want a musician there on your special day

What style of music do you offer?

Disco
Rock
Latest hits
Pop
Folk
Other

Type of musical group:

Solo
Soloist

Size of group:

Soloist

Repertoire:

I have a repertoire of over 150 songs spanning from the 50s to the today - guaranteed to keep all guests happy! With that said, I LOVE a 90s classic and tend to know more songs from then to now

Is it possible to request something that's not in the repertoire?

I'm always happy to learn new songs to ensure you're hearing exactly what you want on the day - just make sure you give advance notice so that I have time to learn them!

What's your experience?

In 10 years I've played over 600 events all around the UK and abroad including weddings in Italy, corporate gigs for HSBC and much more. I play big pop songs in own style which are sure to wow guests!

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

Do you need specific materials or conditions to offer your service?

Yes, i just require cover for my equipment if playing outside

Can you travel?

Yes, i cover within 150KM of West Drayton, UB77NU

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, it depends on the distance - I charge for the cost of fuel plus £10 per hour of travel (within 1 hour there's no cost for travel)

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

Yes

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Alone

What is the length of time of the act?

I usually play 2x55 minute sets or 3x55 minute sets. If you want more than this or have a different way in which you want to split the music up, just let me know - I'll happily accommodate this

How much time do you need to prepare for an act?

I always show up an hour before a show, and ideally I'd have 45 minutes. If it's required, though, then I can set up within 15 minutes

Do you do open-air acts?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

If you'd like another set from me that wasn't pre-booked, I charge £100 extra per additional hour

What are the forms of payment?

Bank transfer
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Reviews for Joe Garvey - Singer/Guitarist

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Becky
Becky Sent on 07/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

No words… just WOW!

Not really sure where to start, apart from MAKE SURE YOU BOOK JOE!!
Honestly, he was so kind, amazing communication, offers great advice, and an INCREDIBLE singer!!
I booked Joe as a surprise for my sister’s wedding having her mention she had seen him on Instagram. It was the best decision I made. I sent him my list of songs, with 2 new ones for him to learn, and he executed them all to perfection. Those special touches he can offer really made an impact!
Joe set up his equipment without a fuss, very quickly too. He dressed smart for the occasion and allowed our guests to video/take pictures. These memories will last a lifetime, and I’m still smiling at how surprised my sister was on her wedding day. Thank you Joe for helping to keep this all a secret, we both did well!!
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE book Joe for any party/wedding you have.
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Julie Sent on 04/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

50th Birthday Party


A massive thank you to Joe for the incredible singing and guitar playing at my 50th! You created such an amazing atmosphere and had everyone up on the dance floor all night. Your talent, energy, and song choices were absolutely spot on, and you made the evening truly unforgettable. I’ve had so many people telling me how fantastic you were—just brilliant! Thanks again for making my celebration so special.
Ava
Ava T. Sent on 29/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best vocal entertainer EVER

I would highly recommend Joe as your party singer no matter what event, how many people, Joe is your man. Extremely professional, amazing voice. Just fitting right in. He’s perfect in every way. Book him before Simon Cowell signs him!!!
Christine
Christine Sent on 29/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Just perfect

I don’t know what more we could have wanted from Joe. We were looking for someone to gently invite our audience onto the dance floor and keep them there. We found him to be warm, professional and a very talented musician.

Joe’s communication and professionalism leading up to the event were excellent. He felt like a comfortable pair of dancing shoes, I knew from the way he worked with us via email (other options were available), that he would make our event a success. He asked for and listened to details of our audience and developed a suitable playlist from the small selection of songs we provided. The audience were invited to make requests but everyone was happy dancing and we didn’t need to.

He had us all up on the dance floor for the whole session. Our audience was aged 24-68 and somehow he appealed to them all. The quality of his sound and voice was fantastic and I was pleased that the volume was pitched just right as we were in a small space where it could have been deafening.

He turned up on time, was calm and organised (when I wasn’t), set himself up without any fuss, managed to chat with us to check things out and actually just make me feel more relaxed and then suddenly he was changed into new clothes and started the party off!

He made no demands. Played a fabulous range of music to appeal to everyone over the allocated amount of time and then finished, tidied up and left again with no fuss yet with a friendly, sunny disposition.
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 17/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic musician!

We had Joe at our wedding reception a couple of weeks ago, he was incredible! He had everyone on their feet dancing and singing along, and so many people came over to tell us what a great set Joe had done for us. We would highly recommend Joe for anyone throwing a party or wedding! Joe learnt new songs for us, including our first dance.. on top of an extensive selection of amazing songs he already had on his song list! His communication in the lead up was amazing and put us at ease. We won’t hesitate to use Joe again at any future events we plan! (In fact I’m trying to find an excuse to throw another party so we can!)
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Tom G. Sent on 12/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

100% fantastic wedding singer!

We discovered Joe when searching for a singer for our wedding reception; he first stood out as we share the same last name – though we are absolutely not related! – then after watching some videos and checking Joe’s repertoire we knew he would be perfect so snapped him up for our date. And perfect he turned out to be! We had a really great initial call where we talked through our plans, then stayed in touch as the wedding approached. Joe was so easy and friendly to deal with, very responsive and went the extra mile by learning a few request songs for us. On the day his performance was outstanding and drew lots of compliments from our guests, and beyond that he was so flexible as we grappled with some unpredictable weather and very helpful using his mic to make announcements to our guests. Joe was very much part of our wedding family and we would not hesitate to recommend him for any events.
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Deborah Sent on 29/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Deborah nuttall

Joe garvey was a complete professional at our engagement party.He played all the songs we asked for with enthusiasm and high energy,just as we wanted and he was cheerful and really accomplished musically. He absolutely made our party!
Emma
Emma Sent on 25/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible

Wow what can I say! Joe was booked to sing at our drinks reception as a surprise by my family after we’d found him online and were amazed by his voice! Joe is incredibly talented and such a lovely guy! He learnt a couple of songs just for us and it was amazing! Highly recommend!
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Jackie Sent on 23/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous performer

Joe was such a professional- he communicated quickly and clearly before my 60th birthday party. He gave me a song list so i could give him some guidance on what songs/singers i liked. On the evening, Joe was prompt, polite and nicely dressed. He was excellent at engaging with my 50 guests and was great fun and an excellent singer. You won’t be disappointed if you hire Joe for your event.
Krystal
Krystal Sent on 22/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing

Joe was just amazing. He definitely lived up to expectation and more. He was easy to contact before our wedding. Joe really made us feel at ease before our big day.

The dance floor always had people on it, our guests absolutely loved Joes voice. Including the toddlers who got up and had a dance.
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Joshua Sent on 05/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Reception Music from Joe

Joe was amazing from beginning to end.
First off he is incredibly gifted musically, he sang amazingly and his music was quality from start to finish. He was super flexible with music he needed to play as well as moved to different locations within the venue during the change of weather. He did this willingly and just on his own accord and it was perfect. Would recommend him to any one for any event!
Thank you Joe!
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In Sent on 05/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Friendly professional and all rounder!

Aw I seriously don’t know where to begin but please do book Joe in! He’s extremely accommodating, great listener and my guests absolutely loved him! He even allowed few of nieces to duet with him. I’ve also asked him if he could do a special request for me, learning Tangled - I see the light instrumental version finger style/finger picking. It’s not his usual style but he did an amazing this was the song I chose for walking down aisle. My husband is not a crier but he ended up tearing from the playing Thanks Joe!! :)
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Sophie Sent on 22/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing singer and guitarist - would definitely recommend!

Joe, thank you so much for playing at my 40th and baby shower on the weekend, we all thoroughly enjoyed it and you certainly got the party started! Everyone said how great you were! Thanks also for being very accommodating leading up to the event and learning new and favourite songs of mine, wish we could do it again!
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Joseph Sent on 17/05/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

Joe is a must have for your wedding

Joe was fantastic from start to finish. Easy to contact, flexible and communicative prior to the big day. A great range of songs that he can perform for all to enjoy. On the day he was amazing, created a great atmosphere during our canape reception, the perfect balance of chilled tunes and getting the party started. He has a great voice and a must have for your wedding. Thanks Joe for being a part of our day. Joe and Lara
Norah
Norah Sent on 04/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Talented, Professional and Thoughtful

Joe is a talented performer with a wide range of great songs to choose from. Also, he gladly learned new ones even if it’s a in a different language to make your event feel more personalized. We had no worries when it came to our entertainment as Joe was super professional and knows his way around the venue’s equipments, sound limitations..etc. last but not least, Joe is super friendly and smily and made us feel at ease arranging things prior to during our event.
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