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Fern Barnes - Vocalist Musician

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Fern Barnes And The Homeway Boys

About Fern

Have toured supporting Leona Lewis, Peter Andre, Rebecca Ferguson & Eels. Versatile Singer covering Soul/Pop/Country/Jazz, Swing & Wartime

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Southampton

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Fern Barnes from the successful soul/folk duo ‘Daughters of Davis’ also sings solo at exclusive events & gigs across the UK. With extensive experience having played at venues such as the O2 Arena and opening shows for the likes of Leona Lewis & Peter Andre. A concert of Fern’s promises to be an unforgettable performance of soulful songs and moving tunes that will get you dancing & transfixed by her renditions of songs you’ll love. BBC Radio 2 have called her “Inspirational”, Peter Andre says she “sounds incredible”. Don’t miss this talented girl live & get ready for some serious soul! She plays in a number of line ups from Solo with her guitar/and or backing tracks, to a Duo with her Double Bass player with additional optional percussionist. Or catch her 4 -piece Folk/Country Original Band called ‘Fern Barnes & The Homeway Boys’

Fern

5 out of 5

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Fern's Reviews

5 out of 5

We hold live music events every week at The Anchor and I have to say Fern is one of our most favourites! She is an incredibly talented singer and musician. She has the most amazingly soulful voice. She adapts her repertoire to the crowd and her voice is just mesmerising - so beautiful. Aside from her unbelievable talent she is also a wonderful person - she plays and sings with such captivating charm and that’s why we book her again and again!

5 out of 5

Fern is firm favourite at The Townhouse with staff and customers. Brilliant song selections and party vibe with songs right up to present day meaning there's something for everyone. Fern is one of the first names on our gig sheet and I would highly recommend to anyone.

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10 gigs

Experienced: 10 bookings through Encore

7th Anniversary

This act has been working with Encore for over 7 years

Fern's Song list

N.B I also play a country/folk and a jazz/swing sets please see below

Soul/Pop/Rock: (Sung live with professional backing tracks)

Rolling in The Deep - Adele

Fallin’ / New York / No One - Alicia Keys

Too Close - Alex Clare

Back to Black/ Valerie - Amy Winehouse

Come Together/ Let it Be - Beatles

Stand By Me - Ben E King

Halo - Beyoncé

Ain’t No Sunshine - Bill Withers

Redemption Song - Bob Marley

Blood Bank/ Skinny Love - Bon Iver

Knocked out of Heaven - Bruno Mars

Forget You - Cee Lo Green

Son of a Preacher - Dusty Springfield

Anything Could Happen - Ellie Goulding

Next to Me - Emeli Sandé

You Got the Love - Florence and The Machine

Crazy - Gnarles Barkley

Gone - Jack Johnson

You Give Me Something / Wonderful World - James Morrison

Ring of Fire - Jonny Cash

Use Somebody - King of Leon

Naive - The Kooks

Don’t look back in Anger / Importance of Being Idle - Oasis

Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding

Sunday Morning - Maroon 5

Grapevine - Marvin Gaye

Bille Jean/ Man in the Mirror Michael Jackson

Can You Feel It - Jackson 5

Hold On I’m Coming - Sam & Dave

Be My Husband - Nina Simone

Jenny Don’t Be Hasty - Paolo Nutini

Last Request/ Candy - Paolo Nutini

You Do Something to Me - Paul Weller

When Doves Cry - Prince

Hit the Road Jack - Ray Charles

Golden Touch - Razorlight

Satisfaction - Rolling Stones

Stop - Sam Brown

Run - Snow Patrol

Sir Duke / Master Blaster (Jammin’) - Stevie Wonder

Jazz/Swing/Wartime Hits (sung live with professional backing tracks)

In The Mood – Glenn Miller

Sentimental Journey – Doris Day

I'll Be Seeing You – Billie Holiday

The Way You Look Tonight – Fred Astaire

We'll Meet Again – Vera Lynn

White Cliffs of Dover – Vera Lynn

Can't Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley

Georgia on My Mind – Hoagy Carmichael

Stand by Me – Ben E. King

I Got a Woman – Ray Charles

That's Life – Frank Sinatra

Hit the Road Jack – Ray Charles

Minnie the Moocher – Cab Calloway

Chattanooga Choo Choo – Glenn Miller

Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree – The Andrews Sisters

Lili Marlene – Vera Lynn

Moon River – Audrey Hepburn

Crazy – Patsy Cline

God Bless the Child – Billie Holiday

Summertime – Ella Fitzgerald

They Can't Take That Away From Me – Louis Armstrong

Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra

Feeling Good – Nina Simone

What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong

Come Fly with Me – Frank Sinatra

Moondance – Michael Bublé

I Wan'na Be Like You- Louis Prima (from The Jungle Book)

Country/Folk: (Sung live whilst accompanying myself on Acoustic Guitar)

Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash

Ring Of Fire - Johnny Cash

Valerie - Amy Winehouse

Stand By Me - Ben E. King

Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry

Have You Ever Seen The Rain - Creedence Clearwater Revival

Jolene - Dolly Parton

Fields Of Athenry - The Dubliners

Hound Dog - Elvis Presley

I Can't Help Falling In Love With You - Elvis Presley

Emmylou - First Aid Kit

I Saw The Light - Hank Williams

Little Lion Man - Mumford & Sons

Stick Season - Noah Kahan

Lonesome Feeling - The Osborne Brothers

Candy - Paolo Nutini

I Got A Woman - Ray Charles

In Dreams - Sierra Ferrell

Jeremiah - Sierra Ferrell

Hold On, I'm Coming - Sam and Dave

Dreaming Of You - The Coral

My Girl - The Temptations

I Got Gold - Willy Mason

Fern'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)	£250
Up to 1 hour	£350
Up to 2 hours	£600
Up to 3 hours	£1000

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

My energy and fun persona and I have been told my vocal ability.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

- O2 Arena London Opening for Peter Andre, - Bournemouth BIC Opening for Leona Lewis - LG Arena pre-show supporting Beyoncé - Royal Opera House Supporting Alison Moyet Opened an 18-date UK tour for X-factor winner Sam Bailey Support Rebecca Ferguson on her 9-date European tour. Opened for 18 dates of the Eels Euro Tour including - The Barbican, London

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Bon Iver, Dolly Parton, Michael Jackson.

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

Playing live at The O2 Arena London Opening for Peter Andre.

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

We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let us know.

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

I can, please either send a track list of songs you wish to include or I can prepare a playlist if you give me a preferred genre.

How much time do you need to set up?

My set up time can be as little at 30mins before I play but I am happy to arrive earlier so your even can run how you would like. Please do inform me I can be very flexible.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

For an extra cost I can learn a specific song, do see my add-ons. Prices start at £125

Musicianship

Genres:

Soul, Pop, Motown, Acoustic, Jazz, Swing, Folk, Country, Rockabilly, Contemporary Christian, Traditional church music, Originals, Pop rock, Rock 'n' Roll

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Instruments:

Singer, Guitar, Singing guitarist

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Event types:

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

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Other skills:

Actor, Lyricist, Songwriter

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