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Solo guitarist available for weddings and corporate events
Repertoire ranges from classic to acoustic modern pop covers
Bespoke arrangements wonderfully played on acoustic guitar
Perfect as background accompaniment

BEN RICKETTS - SOLO GUITAR

Hire our fantastic solo instrumental guitarist to bring something different to your special occasion.

Ben studied at London’s finest guitar school ‘Guitar Tech’ under some of the UK’s finest instrumentalist. Now based in Cardiff He is able to perform wherever music is needed, be it conferences, dinner parties, wedding processionals/receptions etc. Ben provides an easy listening musical backdrop to compliment special occasions.

Taking recognisable melodies from Contemporary, Classical and Jazz styles Ben provides a perfect atmosphere to for people to mingle in a calm and peaceful atmosphere without any awkward silence in the background.

Ben is also able to arrange your favourite song for solo guitar giving your event that extra special personal touch.

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ALL THE THINGS YOU ARE

LIVING ON A PRAYER

THINKING OUT LOUD

ASTURIAS

CLASSICAL GAS

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PLAYLIST ITEMS

Please have a look through my set list and if you see a track you'd like to have played don't hesitate to request it for your occasion!

Most popular music can be arranged for solo guitar so if you don't see a specific piece of music you like you can always request it and I will see if I can perform it for you!

Tears in the Rain
The Entertainer
German Dance
Allegro
El Testamento De Amelia
Lagrima (Preludio)
Asturias
Menuet in G
Bouree
Spanish Romance
Estudio
Classical Gas
Menuet in Am
Minuet in C
Preludio
Estudio en Mi Minor
Ave Maria
Ode to Joy
Cavatina
La Llorona
Pavane
Adelita
Out of Nowhere
Night and Day
My Favourite Things

Autumn Leaves
Misty
Canon in D
Blue Moon
Have you Met Miss Jones?
Summertime
All the things you are
Girl from Ipanema
My Funny Valentine
Memory
Red, White and Blue Flag
You are my destiny
Etude
Somewhere over the rainbow
Your Song
Every breath you take
Someone like you
Vincent
Love Me Do
Here comes the sun
Brown Eyed Girl
Careless Whisper
Time
Be Thou My Vision
Moon River
How deep is your love
Come Together
Angels
Breathe
Amazing Grace
Three Little Birds
Father and Son
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Fragile
Livin on a prayer
Young at Heart
Venus
Take on Me
Words
Days of our lives
Breakfast in America
A little respect
She’s Not There
Wonderful World
House of the Rising Sun
My Girl
Don't you want me
Everybody wants to rule the world
Close to You
Wish you were here
True
Somebody that I used to know
Can't get you outta my head
I got you babe
More than Words
If you could read my mind
Always on my mind
Bear Necessities
Fields of Gold
With or without you

Dream a little Dream
Sweet Dreams
Fast Car
Time after Time
Time of my Life
Africa
Toy Story
Isn’t she Lovely
People get ready
Hey Jude
Light my fire
It's a Sin
The way you look tonight
I don't wanna miss a thing
You've got a friend
Since you’ve been gone
Wonderful tonight
Ordinary World
Everything I do
Day Tripper
Something inside so strong
Hotel California
All of Me
Something
and many more!

TESTIMONIALS

Thank you so much for playing at our wedding. It was perfect for the setting, and many of the guests also commented on the lovely music. I would recommend you to anyone wanting background music for their wedding, they will not be disappointed. Many thanks!
Hannah & Craig
We contacted Ben Ricketts to help us in two charity events, one at Cafe International in Penarth on 5th June for a fundraising meal and the other one for a street event in the centre of Cardiff on 6th June. We already knew how beautifully he plays but I have to say that we were really impressed by his performances. He is an incredibly talented and versatile on the guitar. He loves playing music and when he is playing, there is a peace about him that is contagious. Professionally speaking he is flawless: courteous, dependable, punctual and fuss-free. His selection of music was perfect and very tasteful, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere. He made our work very easy! We only have compliments from the people who went to our events. In short, Ben is an amazing musician and a real gentleman in all senses. His performances made our events complete! We highly recommend him and look forward to working with him again.
Jason & Patricia Bushell
We asked Ben if he would play a 2 hour set for us during our wedding breakfast at the Hare and Hounds Hotel in Tetbury in August 2015. Ben was very friendly and professional and replied to our emails promptly. He even asked if we had any specific requests and went to the trouble of learning a jazz rendition of Eva Cassidy's “Autumn Leaves”! His performance on the day was simply incredible and created the relaxed atmosphere we were hoping for; so many of our guests commented on how excellent he was. We highly recommend Ben to anyone and I am simply in awe of his talent!
Simon Griffiths
We contacted Ben Ricketts to play for us at the Penarth Pier for our Annual Penarth Lawn Tennis Club Summer Ball on September 20, 2014. We hadn’t heard Ben before but from the first moment of communication we were really impressed and instantly felt that Ben had a professional way about him. We were looking for someone who could create ambiance for the first hour of our evening whilst guest were arriving and play background music. Ben did not disappoint us, his performance was flawless and created the atmosphere that we clearly wanted. We left Ben to select his own music which would be fitting for the occasion and he absolutely got it right. He is extremely talented on the guitar with an added calmness about him which created the whole package of tastefully selected music and a warm, friendly and calming atmosphere. All the 130 guests were extremely impressed and we would highly recommend Ben and we are already pencilling him in for another of Penarth Lawn Tennis Clubs events.
Sandra Radford (Penarth Lawn Tennis Ball)
We contacted Ben when we were looking for a guitarist to play at our wedding reception. He came highly recommended to us and he did not disappoint! He was quick with communication when organising the specifics, which is such a relief when there is so much organising to be done. His set list was great, he gave us the option to make our own requests, and of course he is such a skilled guitarist! So many guests commented on how impressed they were. Beautiful music from a very talented professional. Would absolutely recommend. Thank you Ben.
John & Martha Reed
We were so pleased that we had booked Ben for our wedding. He created an amazingly chilled atmosphere and complemented our beautiful day shared with family and friends. Thank you so much!
Mr & Mrs Cooper
Ben played throughout the launch event for Purple Shoots, which created a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The music chosen was perfect for the occasion and sensitive to what my organisation stands for. He also played as an accompaniment to the formal presentation. His contribution was admired and commented on by many who attended and it added a great deal to the event.
K Davies (Purple Shoots)
Ben is very professional. My whole experience from our first contact and booking would give me every confidence to recommend him wholeheartedly. He arrived in plenty of time and played a wide range of lovely music for the whole of my afternoon birthday party. My guests and I enjoyed it very much and it really added to the atmosphere and ambience of the event. Perfect!
Mr & Mrs Webster

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