Highly acclaimed acoustic guitarist, Ben Williams offers a classy and tasteful mix of Flamenco, nu soul, and alternative folk as well as classic covers from The Police, Jack Johnson, Chris Isaak and Jason Mraz. Ideal for wedding ceremonies, drinks receptions or evening parties alike.
Birmingham based acoustic guitarist and vocalist Ben Williams is an award winning Singer/Songwriter and Multi instrumentalist from the West Midlands who has supported the likes of Eric Clapton, John Mayer, The Block heads, Ellie Golding ,The Christians, Biffy Clyro, and Mark Knofler to name a few. Bens solo show is a finely put together mix of modern covers, Flamenco, nu soul, and alternative folk. Ben's versatility allows him to easily switch between performing popular covers from various artists, such as The Police, Jack Johnson, Chris Isaak, Jason Mraz, Take that, Stevie wonder and The Beatles to classical and Spanish Rhythm Guitar. Ben is just as comfortable performing at small intimate venues and parties as he is to performing live at Football stadiums and arenas of over 36,000 people.
Ben also uses state of the art technology in the form of the Boss loop station and performs multi ensemble work with Acoustic and Electric guitars, bass guitar,and multiple harmonies for creating live contemporary sound scapes incorporating flamenco grooves and funky bass lines which create a modern and sophisticated backdrop to any event.
Ben works closely with Act Sharp to create the perfect show for your event. Ben is Birmingham based but more than happy to travel UK wide.
Solo Acoustic chill
Solo Acoustic party (with loop station)
Live band options
2 x 60min sets as standard, Extended performance options available
PA & lights included for small venues, larger PA systems available for bigger venues
1930's
Sweet home Chicago - Robert Johnson
Where did you sleep last night- lead belly
My old man
Well meet again
Daisy
1950's
Love me tender - Elvis
Johnny b Goode – Chuck Berry
1960's
Beatles - Norwegian Wood
Blowing in the wind - Bob Dylan
Hit the road Jack - R ay Charles
Stand by me – Ben E King
With A little help - The Beatles
When im 64 - The Beatles
Hey Jude - THe Beatles
I saw her standing there - The Beatles
Get Ready – The Temptations
Mustang Sally – Wilson Pickett
Light my fire -The Doors
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Subterranean Homesick Blues - Bob Dylan
House of Rising Sun - Bob Dylan
All along the watchtower - Bob Dylan
Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash
We can work it out - The Beatles
Mean Mr Mustard - The Beatles
Her Majesty - The Beatles
All you need is Love - The Beatles
Let it be - The Beatles
Rock n rol music - The Beatles
Happy Birthday - The Beatles
Blackbird – The Beatles
Twist and Shout – The Beatles
Drive my car – The Beatles
1970's
I feel Good – James Brown
Higher & Higher – Jackie Wilson
Aint no sunshine - Bill withers
Layla - Eric Clapton
Sweet Home alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lady Eleanor - Lindisfarne
No woman no Cry - Bob Marley
Killing me softly – Roberta Flack
Knockin on heavens door - Bob Dylan
Wonderful tonight - Eric Clapton
Alright Now - Free
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Signed, sealed, delivered - Stevie Wonder
Play that funky music – Wild Cherry
Redemption song - Bob Marley
Jamming - Bob Marley
Imagine - John Lennon
A horse with no name - America
Man who sold the world - David Bowie
Gimme some lovin – Spencer Davis Group
In the Midnight Hour – Wilson Picket
Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynrd
Rockin Robin – Jackson 5
Long train runnin’ – Doobie Brothers
Higher Ground – Stevie Wonder 1980's
1980's
Wicked game - Chris Isaak
Every breath you take - The Police
Word Up - Cameo
Tainted Love - Soft Cell
With or without you - U2
Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
Mad world - Tears for fears
Cant stand losing you - The Police
Message in a bottle - The Police
Bryan Adams - Summer of 69'
Romeo and Juliet - Dire Straits
Master blaster - Stevie Wonder
1990's
Fields of gold - Eva Cassidy
Hard to Handle – Black Crowes
Traffic - Stereophonics
Save Tonight - Eagle Eye Cherry
Runaway Train – Soul Asylum
Writing to reach you - Travis
Wonderwall - Oasis
End of a Century - Blur
Day we Caught The Train - OCS
Iris - Goo goo dolls
I could have lied - Chilli Peppers
Californiaction - Chilli Peppers
Metallica - Enter Sandman
Smells like teen spirit - Nirvana
More than words - Extreme
Teardrops - Massive Attack
End of a century - Blur
Wonderwall – Oasis
Smells like teen spirit – Nirvana
Polly – Nirvana
Good riddance - Green Day
Under the bridge - Chilli peppers
2000's
Better together - Jack Johnson
Californication - Chilli peppers
I’m Yours - Jason Mraz
American boy - Estelle
Traffic - Stereophonics
Importance of Being Idle - Oasis
Let There Be Love - Oasis
Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
Look good on the dance floor - Arctic Monkeys
Sex On Fire - Kings of Leon
Use somebody - Kings of Leon
Yellow - Coldplay
Mollys chambers - Kings of Leon
About a girl - Nirvana
Mama Told Me Not To Come - Tom & Phonics
Valerie – Amy Winehouse
Mr Brightside – The Killers
Titanium - Sia and David Guetta
Dance with me – Calvin Harris
Mercy - Duffy
Father and Daughter – Paul Simon
Can't stop - Chilli peppers
Miss you – Coldplay
Patience - Take that
Are u gonna be my girl - Jet