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JOSHSMITH

Performer · Covers

PERFORMER

Live solo performer with the sound of a band. Covers sets for bars, pubs, events and weddings.

About

A full show from one person, tuned to your room.

Josh has spent the last decade playing everything from candle-lit ceremonies to packed pub gardens — acoustic guitar, loop pedals and a voice that fills the space. Every set is built around your crowd, drawing on a 300-song repertoire that spans six decades of pop, soul, rock and indie.

Fully self-contained and quick to set up, he's a safe pair of hands for the day that has to go right.

300+

Covers, from the 60s to today

10 yrs

Playing weddings & events

£10m

Public liability insured

10/10

Across 29 client reviews

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What people say

29 reviews. Every one of them 10/10.

10/10Featured memberLast Minute MusiciansRead all 29 reviews
  • We had Josh play at our wedding, he was amazing! He covers such an array of music and it’s all brilliant, he sounds even better live than he does on his online clips somehow, highly recommend!
    Dee RowswellWedding
  • We hired Josh for my 50th birthday party! Great communication pre event and in the lead up/on the day. Fantastic performance, playlist and so many people commented on how good he was and that they’d enjoyed his set list. Thank you so much!
    Natalie Lewis50th birthday party
  • Hired Josh for my 40th party based on a recommendation. Good communication in the run up to the event and a great performance on the night ! My guests were all asking for his name!
    Annie40th party
  • Josh was brilliant. Super versatile and really professional. This was the second time that he had sung at an event for us and it definitely won’t be the last. From accommodating some strange requests to fully engaging with the partygoers, he made our event extra special. Would highly recommend.
    Cassandra Capel50th Birthday
  • Josh played at our pre wedding cocktail reception and was excellent. Communication was great and small requests that we had were managed with no problem. The setlist/music hit the tone of the evening perfectly - and it goes without saying Josh is an excellent musician. Book without hesitation.
    Chris R
  • Josh played an acoustic set at our wedding drinks reception recently and he was absolutely great. We loved the set and the laid back mood he created, it was exactly what we’d hoped for. Everyone really enjoyed the music and so many of our guests commented on how great he was. Josh was the perfect addition to our day and we would highly recommend him.
    Neil CooperWedding
  • Josh was fantastic for my partner's 40th birthday party! He played the perfect set list for our event, bringing the energy with something for everyone. Josh was also quick to respond during the planning stage, and such a lovely guy so was a pleasure to have him there. Very talented, would highly recommend!
    KatyPrivate Party
  • Josh hosted a birthday celebration and the guests loved him! His vocals are amazing !
    Clare BrownBirthday Celebration
  • We had the pleasure of welcoming Josh Smith to the Ramsbury RBL Club, and he absolutely smashed it! From start to finish, Josh delivered an amazing performance that had everyone up dancing and singing along. His vocals were spot-on, his setlist had something for everyone, and his energy really lifted the room.
    Ramsbury RBL ClubClub
  • Josh stepped in super last minute for our work summer party, thank you!! He was brilliant, he played loads of happy upbeat tunes and finished with the crowd pleasers, just what everyone needed after a free bar on a boat for 3 hours. I highly recommend him for any function and look forward to inviting him to perform at another one of our work parties :).
    Georgia WillansSummer Work Party
  • Josh was phenomenal for a very special family and friends party for my husbands 40th! He totally brought the perfect energy and got everyone off their seats to dance. I would book him again in a heartbeat. A real talent.
    Hannah AldersonPrivate 40th party
  • Josh was excellent throughout. We asked him to sing 2 songs before and after the ceremony and this sounded brilliant. He continued his set down for a further 2 hours during drinks and canapés. He had a great selection of music and all of our guests commented on how well they enjoyed his performance. Josh put his own personal touch to our perfect wedding day. We would definitely recommend him. Thanks so much 😊
    Rob TrevissPrivate wedding
  • I would highly recommend booking Josh for your event. I hired him to play at my husbands birthday party and he was excellent, very interactive with my guests, everyone loved his music!
    GailBirthday Party
  • Josh was amazing! We hired him to play at the drinks reception of our wedding and he gave an amazing vibe for the time our guests were outside the marquee. It really added to our wedding and we had so many compliments from our guests!
    Josh LWedding
  • Josh was unreal — just him and his guitar, but he had the whole room hooked from the first note. His vibe was so chill but powerful, like he knew exactly how to read the crowd and pull everyone in. Proper talent and seriously captivating.
    TomParty
  • Absolutely 10/10 from Josh, for just one man and a guitar he completely smashed it. Fantastic voice and did a great job keeping the crowd entertained. I would recommend Josh to anybody looking for live music at an event he really was the highlight of our evening! I just need to find an excuse for another party so we can book him again!
    Bradley Styles30th birthday Party
  • Found Josh on this website which was very lucky as I wouldn’t have come across him! He was brilliant getting everyone up in our small party, he was perfect entertainment for what we needed as well as having his own additional equipment to give the all round experience etc ! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone
    Lisa Howard30th birthday party
  • Josh recently performed at our networking dinner and he perfectly set the tone for the evening, our guests loved every minute. Super talented, highly recommend!
    LeishaCorporate Networking Dinner
  • Josh played an eclectic mix of musical styles. Truly wonderful.
    Chris SpryBroad Face pub
  • Josh was incredible at our wedding!! He played a whole host of tunes throughout the afternoon for the perfect ambience and to get the reception started. He has such a beautiful voice and plays a wide range of songs. He is also the nicest, most chilled out guitarist - kept everyone calm and up beat throughout the day! Cracking musician and would definitely recommend.
    JessPrivate wedding
  • Josh smith has been the most amazing musician throughout the years of me running the pub. He has carried those sad rainy Sundays, through to significant sunny Saturdays and by reading the crowd he has always managed to fill the room with customers, making memories with either family or close friends. Most importantly Josh is a joy to watch and sing along to. He’s always remains professional & this also shows in his creative posters and social media posts to engage my online views & followers. I couldn’t recommend him enough.
    Naomi walledgeGeneral manager of Lock Stock & Barrel
  • Always a pleasure to work with and always creates a great atmosphere. Easy going, flexible, and above all enjoyable to watch and listen to! Would highly recommend!
    Josh C
  • Josh Smith made our Ibiza wedding unforgettable! His heartfelt rendition of our first dance song was absolutely magical, setting a perfect tone for the evening. Then, he turned the energy up a notch with "Teenage Dirtbag," getting everyone on their feet and truly starting the party. Josh's talent and versatility as a performer are unmatched. Thank you, Josh, for making our special day even more amazing!
    TaylorDestination Wedding
  • We were incredibly fortunate to have my cousin perform at our wedding, and he was nothing short of amazing! His incredible talent and energy had everyone on their feet, singing and dancing along. His performance was a highlight of our special day, creating unforgettable memories for us and our guests. His ability to connect with the audience and keep the energy high throughout the day was truly remarkable. We couldn't have asked for a better performer to make our wedding celebration so joyful and lively. Thank you for making our day so special!
    Robyn NinehamWedding
  • Josh sang at our wedding and was truly amazing. He sang Eva Cassidy song bird as I walked down the aisle, bringing everyone to tears. Kept everyone entertained and provided a lovely atmosphere during our drinks reception. He also sang for our first dance wich for me made it even more special and memorable. Josh has a beautiful voice and with his guitar and loop pedals can really put on a performance. Not only this but he is a lovely guy, very accommodating and trustworthy. I would highly recommend.
    Kerry LangridgeWedding
  • We’ve always enjoyed Josh’s music and have seen him lots of times in various venues around Newbury. He has a great voice, is a really talented guitarist and has a very varied set, ranging from quiet, soulful tracks to full on floor fillers. Josh played at our recent birthday party in our local pub and did not disappoint. He was the highlight of the afternoon and evening and had people on their feet and joining in by the end of the night. Everyone said how much they enjoyed his performance and how he’d made the event really special. We can’t recommend Josh highly enough, for big or small events - he’ll definitely make them as enjoyable as he did ours!
    Ian CallaghanBirthday party
  • We had Josh perform at our barn wedding in July this year. As the bride, I felt that having Josh sing at our wedding really set the mood. As well as Him playing his set, there were very much moments of the day when having Josh play a song here and there made the itinerary run seamlessly.
    Elise CookWedding
  • Josh made a fantastic day even more special, great voice and choice of songs. Thank you x
    Deena EmanuelWedding
  • Josh performed at our wedding back in May he was fantastic! Everyone was up dancing and singing along and he even let my cousin who performed earlier that night on the drums join in half way through and they made a performance that people are still talking about and carried on way past the time he should have! Would highly recommend Josh for a wedding or event very versatile and plays music that everyone can get involved in! Thanks Josh!!
    Kim StewartWedding

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Repertoire

300+ covers, six decades.

A working selection — full list and any special requests sorted ahead of your date.

Pop & Chart

Ed Sheeran — Perfect

Harry Styles — As It Was

Dua Lipa — Levitating

Coldplay — Yellow

George Ezra — Budapest

Lewis Capaldi — Someone You Loved

Sam Smith — Stay With Me

Maroon 5 — Sunday Morning

Soul & Motown

Stevie Wonder — Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Otis Redding — Sittin' On The Dock

Bill Withers — Ain't No Sunshine

Marvin Gaye — Ain't No Mountain

Aretha Franklin — Respect

Al Green — Let's Stay Together

The Temptations — My Girl

Sam Cooke — Wonderful World

Rock & Classics

Fleetwood Mac — Dreams

Oasis — Wonderwall

The Killers — Mr. Brightside

Tom Petty — Free Fallin'

Bruce Springsteen — Dancing In The Dark

Elton John — Your Song

The Beatles — Hey Jude

Eagles — Take It Easy

Indie & Alternative

Arctic Monkeys — 505

The 1975 — Robbers

Hozier — Take Me To Church

Kings of Leon — Use Somebody

Vampire Weekend — A-Punk

Two Door Cinema Club — What You Know

Foals — My Number

Catfish and the Bottlemen — Kathleen

Acoustic & Folk

Jeff Buckley — Hallelujah

Bon Iver — Skinny Love

Passenger — Let Her Go

Van Morrison — Brown Eyed Girl

Cat Stevens — Wild World

Paolo Nutini — Last Request

Damien Rice — The Blower's Daughter

Jack Johnson — Better Together

Party & 90s/00s

Stevie Wonder — Superstition

Outkast — Hey Ya!

Mark Ronson — Valerie

Whitney Houston — I Wanna Dance

Robbie Williams — Angels

The Killers — Human

Kool & The Gang — Celebration

Earth, Wind & Fire — September

Josh Smith playing acoustic guitar on a hillside under an open sky

Weddings

From the first look to the last dance.

Ceremony, drinks reception and evening party — one act, one setup, a seamless soundtrack to the whole day. Learn your first dance, handle announcements, and read the room from cocktails to closing time.

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The practical bit

Fully self-contained

Own PA, mics and lighting. All I need is a 2m corner and two plug sockets.

Quick, quiet setup

Set up and soundcheck in under 45 minutes, discreetly and out of the way.

Insured & certified

£10m PLI and annually PAT-tested gear. Certificates sent to your venue on request.

Outdoors? Performing outdoors? Contact Josh in advance — outdoor performances need weather-appropriate cover and power, and must be agreed before the event.

FAQ

How much space and power do you need?

A 2m x 2m corner and a couple of standard plug sockets is plenty. I bring everything else — PA, mics, stands and lighting.

Can you learn our first dance or a special request?

Yes. One or two special requests are included in every wedding booking, learned and rehearsed ahead of the day at no extra cost.

How long do you play for?

A standard booking is two 45-minute sets, but timings are flexible. Ceremony, reception and evening can all be covered under one package.

Do you have PLI and PAT certificates?

Yes — £10m public liability insurance and annually PAT-tested equipment, with certificates available for your venue on request.

What happens after I send an enquiry?

Your enquiry holds a priced quote — it's not a confirmed booking yet. Josh replies within 24–48 hours (usually with a quick call), then confirms your date. Where a deposit applies, the date is secured once the contract is signed and the deposit is paid.

Let's talk about your date.

Tell me the essentials and I'll come back with availability and a tailored quote.

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