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About Kev

"If you don't have a dream, how can you ever have a dream come true" I'm a solo artist aka "The Singing Plumber" As seen on TV and radio.
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Loughborough
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My name’s Kev Crane. You may have read about me in the press or seen me on TV. Kev Crane aka The Singing Plumber. I've been on just about every news channel, and in every newspaper there is over the last couple of years. In my latest interview with “Sky News” aired on Christmas Day, I announced I'd be starting a tour around March/April, including 80s & 90s covers, or my own songs, depending on the clients preferences. I'll also be mentioning this in future interviews. I'll be available for "Corporate events, Weddings, private parties". I am now working alongside Kidney Research, which is close to my heart, and I'll be donating a percentage of my proceeds to Kidney Research. To give you a little background, I became known after fitting three bathrooms at Paul Conneally’s house, who owns a record label called (New Reality Records), and the neighbour heard me singing in his bathroom and asked Paul, (Who’s that guy singing in your bathroom). He replied, it’s the plumber. Anyway, to cut a long story short, I’d built a recording studio in my basement during lockdown and finished recording an album I’d started 25 years ago, and Paul asked to listen to it, then asked me if I’d like to put it out on his record label, to which I said yes. Then, the press got wind of the story, which went viral. The story went across the UK and Europe, and then it hit America and was a prominent feature in (The Washington Post). A few days later, I got an Instagram message from “Stacy Sherman Ray”, a TV and film producer and also the wife of the screenwriter/Director “Billy Ray”, who did “The Hunger Games, Captain Philips”, etc. We arranged to chat the next day, and Stacy signed my life rights to be made into a movie. “Ian La Franais”, “Dick Clement”, who wrote, The Commitments, Auf Wiedersehen Pet, Porridge etc., have already written the script, along with “Billy Ray.” The movie is called “The Music Inside” and has already been passed by the CAA. (Creative Artist Agency) (I speailize in 80s covers and Original songs, or a mixture of both). It's up to the client if they want just 80s, or a few of my own songs thrown into the mix.

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Kev's Reviews

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PAUL C
9 months ago, for a Concert in Braintree
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5 out of 5

Excellent 45 minute slot would totally recommend

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DAVE K
2 years ago, for a Charity event in Quorn
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5 out of 5

Kev played at our charity event to raise money for The White Horse Wishing Well Charity, Great performance, Thank you

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Kev's Song list

1980's
Let's Dance-David Bowie.
Don't You Forget Aout me-Simple Minds.
The Whole Of The Moon-The Waterboys.
Everybody Wants to Rule The World-Tears For Fears.
Never Tear Us Apart-INXS
Rebel Yell-Billy Idol.
Dancing In The Dark-Bruce Springsteen.
Wishing (If I Had A Photograph Of You)-A Flock Of Seagulls.
Feels Like Heaven-Fiction Factory.
When Doves Cry-Prince.
Enola Gay-OMD.
I Just Died In Your Arms Tonight-The Cutting Crew.
Suspicious Minds-FYC.
Wouldn't It Be Good-Nik Kershaw.
TogetherIn Electric Dreams-Giorgio Moroder.
Enjoy The Silence-Depeche Mode.
True Faith-New Order.
Tainted Love-Soft Cell.
Always On My Mind-Pet Shop Boys.
I Just Can't Get Enough-Depeche Mode.
Sometimes-Erasure.
True-Spandau Ballet.
Blue Monday-New Order.
Shout-Tears For Fears.
Alive And Kicking-Simple Minds.
New Sensation-INXS.
Personal Jesus-Depeche Mode
My Own Songs
Why Can't I be You-Kev Crane.
Days The Lay Ahead-Kev Crane.
Living On Her Own-Kev Crane.
Preacher Man-Kev Crane.
I Remember-Kev Crane.
Gone Too Soon-Kev Crane.
Dreaming-Kev Crane.
Why Can't I BeYou-Kev Crane.
Dichotomy-Kev Crane And Jesse Erwin.
Rip Out My Heart-Kev Crane, Jesse Erwin And Paul Conneally.
You Don't Have To Live Like This-Kev Crane. And Paul Conneally (Wrath Remix).
Three Cold Days In Winter-Kev Crane.
Wait For Light-Kev Crane.
Whispers Shadow-Paul Conneally And Kev Crane.
Storm-Kev Crane.
Robots And Machines-Kev Crane And Paul Conneally.
Promised You The Earth-Kev Crane And Paul Conneally.
You Don't Have To Live Like This-Kev Crane And Paul Conneally (Origin mix).
Slipstream Baby-Kev Crane.
Rebel Yell-Kev Crane And Rod Rowden (Acoustic Remix).
Personal Jesus-Kev Crane And Jesse Erwin (Remix).

Kev's Prices

Last updated: 2024

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£125
Up to 1 hour£187.50
Up to 2 hours£312.50
Up to 3 hours£500
Packages
An evening with "The Singing Plumber"
A live 45min 80's set of music, followed by a sit and tell, where I will sit on the stage and tell my story of how I went from fitting three bathrooms at a record producer's house, to being signed, then the story going worldwide and ending up with me signing my life rights to a film producer and having Hollywood movie made about my life. I will also take Q&A's from the audience. Just Google "Kev Crane The Singing Plumber", and see for yourself.
£500

Add-ons

Extra time
+£125
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

My energy and enthusiasm.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Too many to list, but I've mainly played all over the Midlands area.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Depeche Mode mainly. I love electronic music.

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Probably in my rehearsal room for a Sky News Christmas special 2023. The video is in the video section, if you want to see it. It is an original song written by myself and Hollywood actor (Jesse Erwin).

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

As long as can give plenty of notice beforehand, it should not be an issue.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes, I can load your own tailored playlist into my laptop.

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually like to arrive at a venue a couple of hours before going on stage.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Yes, you absolutely can.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes. I have my own P.A, lighting and backing tracks

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

I am more than willing to talk about a specific piece you require, and see if it us something within my capabilities. There would be an additional fee for this, being as I would need to learn the song.
Musicianship
Genres:
1980s era music, Electronic, Pop, Covers, Originals, Pop rock
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Event types:
Private event, Wedding, Virtual event, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Charity event, Recording session, Concert, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, New Year's Eve, Christmas party
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Other skills:
Lyricist, Producer, Composer, Songwriter
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