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Nick Sanquest

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I play solo Spanish guitar arrangements of popular pop songs, jazzy & latin, TV themes, and anything else I can think of.
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Stevenage
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I play and sing versions of pop songs, jazz standards and evergreens - whatever seems suitable for the audience I'm entertaining. I create a mellow atmosphere which is subtle enough for people to be able to carry on their conversations, but that rewards listeners with musicality if they wish to 'tune in'. I have a repertoire of about 400 pieces, but am happy to add to it if there are favourites the client wants to request - if I can learn them, I will! I have been doing this for a while, and so I am well accustomed to adapting to what is needed, and picking up on the mood of a room. I have also had a lot of experience entertaining people, and so, if the audience is in the mood to participate, I can go with it and have some fun!

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Nick's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Oliver L
7 months ago
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5 out of 5

Nick was fantastic and made our day. Would highly recommend

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Amberney P
1 year ago
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5 out of 5

Absolutely blown away by Nicks performance! He played incredibly and we had so many compliments about him! Great communication the whole way through. Would highly recommend and definitely consider for any future events we plan. Thank you so much Nick x

Reply from Nick
1 year ago

Thank you, Amberney. If I made a contribution to your lovely day, I’m very happy!

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KERRY-LOU H
1 year ago
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5 out of 5

Nick exceeded our expectations when he played so beautifully for our mothers celebration of life. He played a range of different styles of music, at a volume that conversations could still be had. Nick is so talented, and very pleasant also, we couldn’t be happier. Thank you Nick!

Reply from Nick
1 year ago

Thank you, thank you!

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Rebekah C
1 year ago
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5 out of 5

Nick was brilliant at our event, we will use him again.

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Aloma L
4 years ago, for a Wedding in London Rd
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5 out of 5

Nick played at our wedding recently. He was the most amazing, flexible and communicative professional during all the process. He even learnt new songs for the day.

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Max S
4 years ago, for a Corporate event in 77A Wells St
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5 out of 5

My company had a drinks reception for some clients, and I hired Nick hoping to make the gathering a bit less formal. It worked a treat. The atmosphere was was so much friendlier and Nick’s choice of music was spot on.

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Nick's Song list

Romance
Whiter Shade of Pale
All My Lovin’
Guantanamera
Cherry Pink
Sway
Swan Lake
Can’t Get U Out of my Head
She’s Not There
Perhaps
La Bamba
Moondance
Shape of my Heart
Brown-Eyed Girl
I Wish I Could Fly
Wave
Ipenema
Triste
Fragile
Desafinado
On The Beach
Suzanne
September
Light My Fire
Killing Me Softly
Favela
From Me To You
One Note Samba
El Condor Pasa
Sunny
Smooth Operator
Dancin’ in the Moonlight
That’s Amore
California
Home and Away
Paper Moon
Cherie Amour
Fly Me 2 Moon
More I See You
Happy
Song For My Father
Sunshine of My Life
Sesame St Theme
Isn’t She Lovely
Honeysuckle Rose
Tea For Two
Perfidia
Rehab
Cielito Lindo
Paganini Caprice
Crazy (Gnarls)
All Of Me
Carey
Barquino
Watermelon Man
Blue Moon
Really Love
Cry Me A River (Jusstin)
So Danco Samba
Wild World
Marino Waltz
Historia de Un Amor
Walk On By
In Crowd
Lullabye of Birdland
I Got Rhythm
Cecilia
Let’s Do It
Lambada
Roxanne
Autumn Leaves
Black Magic Woman
Frenesi
Sunny Afternoon
Stardust
50 Ways to Leave…
Un Homme & Une Femme
No Woman No Cry
Mash Theme
At 17
Unforgettable
Fast Car
Get Lucky
Happy Together
Those Were The Days
Do It Again
Case of You
Crazy (Patsy)
Spooky
At Last
Somebody That I Used 2 No
Never On A Sunday
Don’t Fence Me In
Blackbird
Dance With Me
Billie Jean
Don’t Know Why
2 Good 2 B True
Corcovado
Long & Winding Road
Here, There, Everywhere
Drive My Car
Michelle
Dancing Queen
Yesterday
Arrividerci Roma
Send In The Clowns
O Sole Mio
Fame Theme
Moon River
Godfather Theme
Your Song
Something Stupid
Let It Be
Love Story
Copacabana
Wonderful Tonight
Vie en Rose
Trains & Boats & Planes
Ferry Cross The Mersey
Starman
Hallelujah
Reach out
Norwegian Wood
Saving All My Love For You
Close To You
Rainy Days & Mondays
It’s Too Late
Strangers in the Night
Will You Still Love Me
Annie’s Song
Desperado
Read My Mind
Vincent
Sherry Baby
La Mer
More Than Words
Santa Lucia
Hotel California
Sweet Caroline
Only You
Everybody Hurts
Besame Mucho
Somewhere Only We Know
Wonderwall
Marlene on the Wall
My Name is Luka
Torn a Sorriento
Cheers Theme
Fernando
Time After Time
You Raise Me Up
I Miss You
Greensleeves
One
With Or Without You
Have I Told You Lately
Streets of London
Imagine
Woman
There She Goes
Fields of Gold
Wonderful World
Here Comes The Sun
Raindrops Fallin on My Head
Air That I Breathe
Lady In Red
Return to Sender
Girl of My Best Friend
Martha
Closing Time
Falling Slowly
Whe You Were Sweet 16
Ain’t Nobody
Every Breath You Take
Beautiful Dreamer
Always on My Mind
Nobody Does It Better
Cannonball
What if God Was 1 of Us
After The Goldrush
May You Never
River
Harvest Moon
Beautiful Mornin’
My Way
Delilah
Weather With You
South of the Border
Blue Bayou
Scarborough Fair
Somewhere My Love
Eidelweiss
Baby Can I Hold You
Moonshadow
Thank You For The Day
Mona Lisa
She
What A Feeling
Love is All Around Me
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Eye of the Tiger
Look Back In Anger
Dream
Perfect Day
1963
Heartbreaker
Sisters of Mercy
Girl
Jamaica Farewell
Island In The Sun
Feel My Love
Against All Odds
Spanish Harlem
Say A Little Prayer
Light My Fire
Caledonia
Smells Like Teen Spirit
Thinkin’Out Loud
True Colours
Meet You At The Moon
You’re So Vain
Englishman In NY
Natural Woman
Sound of Silence
Nothing At All
Nightingale Sang…
Still Haven’t Found
Lean On Me
Bittersweet Symphony
Ain’t No Sunshine
Waltzing Matilda
Tears of a Clown
Time In A Bottle
As Time Goes By
Wind Beneath My Wings
I Will Survive
Don’t Stop Believin’
Fire & Rain
Wild Rover
Sunrise Sunset
If I Were A Rich Man
Baker Street
Tonight/Place For Us
Dream Little Dream
Don’t Cry …Argentina
Tears in Heaven
Never Let Her Slip Away
Maria Elena
El Paso
Wuthering Heights
True Love
Love Me Tender
Sound of Music Theme
Favourite Things
Que Sera
Sentimental Journey
Skyfall
Walk Alone
Kentish Town Waltz
This Guy’s In Love
Money, Money, Money
Daydream Believer
Wichita Lineman
When I’m 64
Hard Times
Clouds
Buddy… Spare a Dime
I Don’t Like Mondays
What the World Needs Now
I’m Not in Love
Layla
Lying In The Arms of Mary
Dedicated To The One I Love
Drops of Jupiter
Mudda Fadda
Holding Back the Years
Mrs Robinson

Nick's Prices

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)£90
Up to 1 hour£160
Up to 2 hours£240
Up to 3 hours£290
Customer questions

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

We can talk on the phone to sort it out

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

No

How much time do you need to set up?

15 minutes

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

Absolutely

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes - apart from a chair/stool!

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Happy to advise on this - always happy to oblige if I can

What do your clients love most about your performances?

I try to be a presence that adds to the atmosphere without hurting the ears, but, at the same time, not to be wallpaper or elevator music, but play good quality music

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

In London, Park Lane Hilton, Annabel's, Claridge's, Savoy, Dorchester etc.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Earl Klugh, George Benson, Jose Feliciano

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

Lots of 'society' weddings - discretion forbids name dropping!
Musicianship
Genres:
Classical crossover, Film / TV music, Jazz, Latin jazz, Pop, Acoustic, Covers, Christmas, Bossa nova, French music, Italian music, Latin, Spanish music
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Instruments:
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Event types:
Hotel / Restaurant event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Cruise, Christmas party
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Other skills:
Fluent improviser, Live looping
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