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About Daniel

"Daniel created the most incredible atmosphere, our guests loved him and you will too! A world class artist & professional! 100% recommend"

Singing guitarist

Glasgow

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Daniel Docherty | International Touring Artist Daniel Docherty is an acclaimed singer-songwriter and guitarist with over 15 years of experience performing at world-class festivals, sold-out headline tours, luxury weddings and private events across the globe. With a standout European tour alongside Calum Scott and a reputation for emotionally captivating performances, Daniel brings a unique blend of originals and crowd-favourite covers from across genres and decades. His setlist is vast, versatile, and always tailored to the atmosphere you want to create - whether it’s a chilled acoustic vibe, an unforgettable first dance, or a full-on party to get your guests dancing. Daniel offers a truly bespoke musical experience for each event and every performance is carefully crafted to suit your vision. Daniel provides all necessary professional equipment and travels nationwide and internationally. From intimate proposals to grand wedding receptions, his experience and musicality ensure your event is nothing short of unforgettable. “I can totally appreciate how special the day is, so if you have any questions at all, feel free to get in touch” 🎶 Special requests and first dances are welcomed — Daniel will work closely with you to create a bespoke soundtrack for your day. 📅 Please note: 2026 bookings are now open, with limited dates remaining. select dates remaining Early enquiry is recommended. If you're looking for a world-class artist to elevate your event looking for something truly special, Daniel would love to hear from you. Explore more videos on IG or get in touch today to check availability and discuss your ideas. Thank you “Daniel’s communication was wonderful! He went above and beyond what we could have hoped for, and our guests of all ages loved him! His guitar playing and vocals are out of this world! If you’re looking for someone truly special, 100% get in touch with him, you will be so happy you did” Tim and Lucy 2025 "His voice gave us chills, and the guitar work was just unreal. It felt like we had a private concert from a world-class artist." - Emma and Liam 2025 "It felt like we’d booked a headline act from a festival — but in the intimacy of our own wedding." Brian and Megan "Guests were genuinely amazed — the music, the energy, the guitar… next level." Stephanie and Liam

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Experienced: 5 bookings through Encore

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Daniel's Song list

Set List Example ☺️ (will change depending on vibe of event)

Set 1

1. Heard It Through The Grapevine - Creedence Clearwater Revival

2. Superstition - Stevie Wonder

3. Sittin’ On The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding

4. Dancing In The Dark - Bruce Springsteen

5. Come Together - The Beatles

6. Young Hearts Run Free - Candi Staton

7. Heaven Is A Place On Earth - Belinda Carlisle

8. Stayin’ Alive - Bee Gees

9. Edge Of Seventeen - Stevie Nicks

10. Sweet Home Chicago - The Blues Brothers

11. Summer Of 69 - Bryan Adams

12. Blank Space - Taylor Swift

13. A Little Respect - Erasure

14. Dancing Queen - ABBA

15. Seventeen Going Under - Sam Fender

16. Dakota - Stereophonics

Set 2

1. Man I Feel Like A Women - Shania Twain

2. Respect - Aretha Franklin

3. Galway Girl - Steve Earl

4. Girls & Boys - Good Charlotte

5. Just The Two Of Us - Grover Washington & Bill Withers

6. Have You Ever Seen The Rain - Creedence Clearwater Revival

7. Jolene - Dolly Parton

8. American Pie - Don McLean

9. Love Story - Taylor Swift

10. 9 to 5 - Dolly Parton

11. Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes

12. Girls Just Want To Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper

13. Wagon Wheel - Darius Rucker

14. All The Small Things - Blink 182

15. I Miss You - Blink 182

16. Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond

17. The Gambler - Kenny Rogers

18. Boys Of Summer - Don Henley

Set 3

1. Black Betty - Ram Jam

2. Country Roads - John Denver

3. Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus

4. Believe - Cher

5. Livin’ On A Prayer - Bon Jovi

6. Dancing On The Ceiling - Lionel Richie

7. Last Nite - The Strokes

8. Tell Me Ma - Sham Rock

9. Cotton Eyed Joe - Rednex

10. Little Lion Man - Mumford and Sons

11. Sex On Fire - Kings Of Leon

12. All These Things That I’ve Done - The Killers

13. 500 Miles - The Proclaimers

14. Insomnia - Faithless

15. I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston

16. Rockin’ All Over The World - Status Quo

17. Mr Brightside - The Killers

All Songs

1. 500 Miles - The Proclaimers

2. 9 to 5 - Dolly Parton

3. Addicted To Love - Robert Palmer

4. A Little Respect - Erasure

5. All Night Long - Lionel Richie

6. Ain’t No Sunshine - Bill Withers

7. All These Things That I’ve Done - The Killers

8. All The Small Things - Blink 182

9. America - Razorlight

10. American Pie - Don McLean

11. Angels - Robbie Williams

12. Another One Bites The Dust - Queen

13. Are You Gonna Be My Girl - Jet

14. Auld Lang Syne - Robert Burns

15. Babylon - David Gray

16. Back To Black - Amy Winehouse

17. Bad Moon Rising - Creedence Clearwater Revival

18. Because The Night - Patti Smith

19. Believe - Cher

20. Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes

21. Be Our Guests - Beaty and The Beast

22. Big Spender - Shirley Bassey

23. Big Yellow Taxi - Joni Mitchell

24. Black Betty - Ram Jam

25. Blank Space - Taylor Swift

26. Blame It On The Boogie - Jackson 5

27. Bohemian Like You - The Dandy Warhols

28. Boys of Summer - Don Henley

29. Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison

30. Buck Rogers - Feeder

31. Caledonia - Dougie Maclean

32. Chasing Cars - Coldplay

33. Come Together - The Beatles

34. Cotton Eyed Joe - Rednex

35. Country House - Blur

36. Country Roads - John Denver

37. Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen

38. Dakota - Stereophonics

39. Dancing In The Dark - Bruce Springsteen

40. Dancing In The Moonlight - Toploader

41. Dancing On The Ceiling - Lionel Richie

42. Dancing Queen - ABBA

43. Daydream Believer - The Monkees

44. Delilah - Tom Jones

45. Dirty Old Town - Ewan MacColl

46. Disco 2000 - Pulp

47. Dobie Gray - Drift Away

48. Don’t Go Chasing Waterfalls - TLC

49. Don’t Know Why - Norah Jones

50. Don’t Look Back In Anger - Oasis

51. Don’t Stop Believing - Journey

52. Dream Catch Me - Newton Faulkner

53. Dreams - Fleetwood Mac

54. Drops of Jupiter - Train

55. Drunken Sailor - The Irish Rovers

56. Edge Of Seventeen - Stevie Nicks

57. Edwin Star - War

58. Every Breath You Take - The Police

59. Everybody - Backstreet Boys

60. Everybody Dance - Chic

61. Feeling Good - Nina Simone

62. Family Guy - Theme Tune

63. Fix You - Coldplay

64. Flowers In The Window - Travis

65. Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra

66. Fortunate Son - Creedence Clearwater Revival

67. Friday I’m In love - The Cure

68. Galway Girl - Steve Earl

69. Girls Just Want To Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper

70. Girls & Boys - Good Charlotte

71. Golden Touch - Razorlight

72. Hakuna Matata - The Lion King

73. Have You Ever Seen The Rain - Creedence Clearwater Revival

74. Half The World Away - Oasis

75. Heard It Through The Grapevine - Creedence Clearwater Revival

76. Heartbeat - José González

77. Heaven Is A Place On Earth - Belinda Carlisle

78. Here Comes The Hot Stepper - Ini Kamoze

79. Here You Come Again - Dolly Parton

80. Hey Jude - The Beatles

81. Hey Soul Sister - Train

82. Hey Ya - Outkast

83. Highway To Hell - AC/DC

84. Hit The Road Jack - Ray Charles

85. Hot Stuff - Donna Summer

86. Hound Dog - Elvis Presley

87. How To Save A Life - The Fray

88. Human - The Killers

89. Hypersonic Miles - Sam Fender

90. I Can't Help Myself (Sugarpie Honey Bunch) - Four Tops

91. I Got A Women - Ray Charles

92. I Got The - Labi Siffre

93. I Love You Baby - Frankie Valli

94. I Try - Macy Gray

95. It’s A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock ’N’ Roll) - ACDC

96. I Miss You - Blink 182

97. It Wasn’t Me - Shaggy

98. I Want To Break Free - Queen

99. I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston

100. I Want It That Way - Backstreet Boys

101. I Was Made For Lovin’ You - Kiss

102. I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor

103. I Wish That I Knew What I Knew Now - Rod Stewart

104. I’m A Believer - The Monkees

105. I’m Like A Bird - Nelly Furtado

106. I’m On Fire - Bruce Springsteen

107. I’m Coming Out - Diana Ross

108. I’m So Excited - The Pointer Sisters

109. Insomnia - Faithless

110. Irreplaceable - Beyoncé

111. Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley

112. Jenny From The Block - Jennifer Lopez

113. Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry

114. Joker - The Steve Miller Band

115. Joker and The Thief - Wolfmother

116. Jolene - Dolly Parton

117. Joy Of My Life - Chris Stapleton

118. Just The Two Of Us - Grover Washington/Bill Withers

119. Laid - James

120. Last Nite - The Strokes

121. Last Request - Paolo Nutini

122. Lean On Me - Bill Withers

123. Let’s All Meet Up In The Year 2000

124. Little Lion Man - Mumford and Sons

125. Livin’ On Prayer - Bon Jovi

126. Loch Lomond - Runrig

127. Love Story - Taylor Swift

128. Lucky Man - The Verve

129. Maggie May - Rod Stewart

130. Mama Mia - ABBA

131. Man I Feel Like A Women - Shania Twain

132. May You Never - John Martyn

133. Million Dollar Bill - Whitney Houston

134. Molly Malone - The Dubliners

135. Mr Blue Sky - Electric Light Orchestra

136. Mr Brightside - The Killers

137. Ms. Jackson - Outkast

138. Murder On The Dance Floor - Sophie Elis Bextor

139. Mustang Sally - The Commitments

140. Naive - The Kooks

141. Never Going Back Again - Fleetwood Mac

142. Old Pine - Ben Howard

143. Open Your Eyes - Snow Patrol

144. Peaceful Easy Feeling - Eagles

145. Perfect 10 - Beautiful South

146. Place Your Hands - Reef

147. Proud Mary - Tina Turner

148. Rehab - Amy Winehouse

149. Respect - Aretha Franklin

150. Rewind - Paolo Nutini

151. Rich Girl - Daryl Hall & John Oates

152. Riptide - Vance Joy

153. Rockin’ All Over The World - Status Quo

154. Roses - Outkast

155. Run Rudolph Run - Chuck Berry

156. Save Tonight - Eagle Eye Cherry

157. Seven Nation Army - White Stripes

158. Sex On Fire - Kings Of Leon

159. Shake It Off - Taylor Swift

160. She Moves In Her Own Way - The Cooks

161. She’s Electric - Oasis

162. Single Ladies - Beyonce

163. Sit Down - James

164. Sittin’ On The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding

165. Smooth Criminal - Michael Jackson

166. Somebody Told Me - The Killers

167. Someone Like You - Adele

168. Somewhere Only We Go - Keane

169. Son Of A Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield

170. Stacey’s Mom - Fountains Of Wayne

171. Stand By Me - Ben E. King

172. Stayin’ Alive - Bee Gees

173. Stolen Dance - Milky Chance

174. Stuck In The Middle With You - Stealers Wheel

175. Sultans Of Swing - Dire Straits

176. Summer Of 69 - Bryan Adams

177. Sunshine On Leith - Proclaimers

178. Superstition - Stevie Wonder

179. Surrender - Cheap Trick

180. Suspicious Minds - Elvis

181. Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond

182. Sweet Child O’ Mine - Guns N’ Roses

183. Sweet Disposition - The Temper Trap

184. Sweet Dreams - Eurythmics

185. Sweet Home Chicago - The Blues Brothers

186. Take Your Mama - Scissor Sisters

187. Teardrops - Womack & Womack

188. Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus

189. Tell Me Ma - Sham Rock

190. Tennessee Whisky - Chris Stapleton

191. Texas Hold ‘Em - Beyoncé

192. Thank You For The Music - ABBA

193. The Bear Necessities (I Wanna Be Like You) - The Jungle Book

194. The Final Countdown - Europe

195. The Gambler - Kenny Rogers

196. The Whole Of The Moon - The Waterboys

197. The Winner Takes It All - ABBA

198. These Boots Are Made For Walkin’ - Barry Adamson & Anita Lane

199. Three Little Birds - Bob Marley

200. Thunderstruck - ACDC

201. Time Like These - Foo Fighters

202. Time Of The Season - The Zombies

203. Tribute - Tenacious D

204. Twist and Shout - The Beatles

205. Unwritten- Natasha Bedingfield

206. Uptown Girl - Westlife

207. Use Somebody - Kings Of Leon

208. Vienna - Billy Joel

209. Valerie - Amy Winehouse

210. Wagon Wheel - Darius Rucker

211. Walking in Memphis - Marc Cohn

212. Walking On Sunshine - Katrina & The Waves

213. Walk Of Life - Dire Straits

214. Warwick Avenue - Duffy

215. We Didn’t Start The Fire - Billy Joel

216. What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong

217. What Is Love - Haddaway

218. What’s Up? - 4 Non Blondes

219. Whenever, Wherever - Shakira

220. When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Gets Going - Billy Ocean

221. When You Say Nothing At All - Ronan Keating

222. What’s My Age Again - Blink 182

223. Where Did You Sleep Last Night - Nirvana

224. Whigfield - Saturday Night

225. Whiskey In The Jar - The Dubliners

226. Yellow - Coldplay

227. Year 3000 - Busted

228. YMCA - Village People

229. You Can Call Me Al - Paul Simon

230. You Got A Friend - James Taylor

231. You Got A Friend In Me - Randy Newman

232. You Make Me Feel Brand New - The Stylistics

233. You Never Can Tell - Chuck Berry

234. You’re Still The One - Shania Twain

235. You’re The One That I Want - Greece

236. Young Hearts Run Free - Candi Staton

237. Your Song - Elton John

Daniel's Prices

Last updated: 2025

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

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£1250
Up to 1 hour	£1250
Up to 2 hours	£1495
Up to 3 hours	£1495

All prices include:🔊 Full Professional PA & Sound System – pristine, high-fidelity audio tailored to your venue, ensuring every note lands with clarity and warmth 🎧 Background Music Between Sets – curated playlists to keep the vibe alive during breaks ⏱️ Early Arrival & Seamless Setup – everything ready well in advance. 🎙️ Direct, Open Communication – thoughtful, responsive, and always tuned in to the vibe you're going for 💬 Pre-Event Consultation – chat through the details to make sure the performance is perfectly aligned with your vision 🔁 Flexible Set Times – adaptable timings to suit your event’s flow 💡 Atmosphere Lighting (on request) – subtle, stylish stage lighting to elevate the mood

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

“Daniel’s communication was wonderful! He went above and beyond what we could have hoped for, and our guests of all ages loved him! His guitar playing and vocals are out of this world! If you’re looking for someone truly special, 100% get in touch with him, you will be so happy you did”

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Daniel tours internationally, with sold out shows across the UK and Europe. He supported Calum Scott on his European tour, and plays festivals all over the world.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Passenger, Andy McKee, Tommy Emmanuel, John Martyn, Supergrass,

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

Daniel tours internationally, with sold out shows across the UK and Europe. He supported Calum Scott on his European tour, and plays festivals all over the world.

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

I totally understand that timings sometimes change. I'll always try my best to be as flexible as possible to ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible ☺️

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

Yes, that is no problem ☺️ If you have your own playlist, you are more than welcome to use my speakers. If you would like to use my speakers after I have finished playing, I could also provide this for an additional cost.

How much time do you need to set up?

I only need 30 minutes to set up. Though I'll be at the venue around an hour before I begin playing to set up ☺️

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

The songs I play often change depending on the event and atmosphere - I am more than happy to chat and hear what you have in mind for you event ☺️

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes - all equipment is included in the price. All I need is space to perform, and a power source to plug in to.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

If a song isn't included in my song list, there may be a chance I already know it. If there is a special song you would like me to learn, send me a message please. ☺️

Musicianship

Genres:

Acoustic, Christmas, Classical, Classical crossover, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, 1960s era music, Folk, Bluegrass, Rockabilly, Irish rock, Traditional Scottish folk, Folk rock, Country, Ceilidh, Jazz, Blues, Light music, Easy listening, Originals, Pop, Ambient pop, Americana, Covers, Disco, Funk, Funk rock, Motown, Soul, Rock, Classic rock, Indie, Scottish music, Contemporary Christian, Military, Traditional church music, Baroque, Early music, Medieval music, Fanfare, Musical theatre, Opera, Renaissance, Film / TV music, Contemporary classical, Electronic, Drum 'n' Bass, Electronica, Ibiza club, Triphop, Industrial, Garage, Dubstep, Ambient, Breakbeat, EDM, Jungle, House, IDM, Electro-Swing, Deep house, Techno, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, Traditional English folk, Traditional Irish folk, Welsh folk, Gypsy jazz, Jazz fusion, Latin jazz, Dixieland, Cabaret, Modern jazz, Swing, Ragtime, Gospel, Barbershop, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Avant garde, Marching, Noise music, Experimental, R&B, Vintage, Tribute, Top 40, Karaoke, Hip Hop, Alternative rock, Britpop, Heavy metal, Hard rock, Pop rock, Punk rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Post rock, Hardcore, Power rock, Synth rock, Progressive rock, Glam rock, World music, Argentinian, Armenian, African music, Afrobeat, Asian music, Australian music, Arabic, Bollywood, Caribbean music, Bhangra, Calypso, Brazilian music, Balkan, Bossa nova, Bavarian oompah, Choro, Chuppah ceremony music, Cuban music, French music, Hawaiian music, Hebrew songs, German music, Flamenco, Gujarati music, Greek music, Cumbia, Indian music, Israeli dance music, Italian music, Jewish music, Merengue, Mariachi, Latin, Klezmer, Pakistani music, Polish music, Polka, Polynesian music, Salsa, Russian music, Reggae, Punjabi music, Samba, Ska, Skiffle, Spanish music, South Asian music, South Asian fusion, Yiddish roots music, Tango

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Event types:

Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Audio engineer, Lyricist, Composer, Songwriter, Sound technician, Producer, Arranger, Fluent improviser, Live looping, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Singing teaching, Orchestrator, Drum technician, Transcription, Actor, Dancer, Musical comedy, Accompanist, Ableton Live, MC, Repetiteur, Perfect pitch, Fluent sight-reader, Music therapy, Musicologist, Examiner, Animateur, Community music worker, Composition teaching

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