Sam Dawson
About
Hey, I'm Sam! 👋 I’m a singer and acoustic guitarist based in East Yorkshire.
My musical style is acoustic, ‘live-lounge’ covers of popular songs – anything from Elvis to Ezra!
Over the years I have performed at hundreds of weddings (during the ceremony, drinks reception, wedding breakfast, first dance… you name it, I’ve played it!)
I have a genuine passion for music, and I like to think that it shows through in my performances. My goal with every event is to create the perfect atmosphere. If you want it upbeat - let me know. If you want it laid-back - no problem! Or, if you want me to "read the room", then I have plenty of songs in my repetoire to suit the mood!
Take a look around the site and let me know if you have any questions. I'd love to hear from you!
That's me! 👆
Reviews
"We're SOOO happy we found Sam Dawson for some live music for the daytime of our wedding. 🤍 Sam was absolutely fantastic and so many of our guests commented on how amazing he was. He even loves country music like us, so made it extra special he could play some country tunes for us! Thank you again. I want to plan another event so we can have Sam again!"
Georgia & Tom
"If you’re looking to make your event truly unforgettable, Sam is your guy. At our wedding, from the moment the guests arrived until the last song, he created the perfect atmosphere. We’ve had so many compliments from our friends and family about his performance. We couldn’t have asked for a more talented or professional musician. The day wouldn’t have been the same without him."
Tom & Caitlan
"Sam performed at our recent wedding in East Yorkshire, playing two outstanding forty-five minute sets. Sam was excellent in communicating before the event, arranging the booking and ensuring he had our song requests. He performed beautifully, providing the perfect backing to our guests chatting and mingling late afternoon! Would definitely recommend!"
Alisha & Calum
"Firstly, thank you so much for singing at our wedding reception Sam! Highly recommended to anyone looking for a wedding singer. Sam is very talented and professional! We had so many quests coming up to us complementing what an amazing singer he is and how much they've enjoyed listening to him, which we 100% agreed with! We couldn't fault him in the slightest!"
Vicky Harrison
"Sam played outside in the glorious sunshine at our wedding. Sam made the afternoon perfect, professional, no messing about, great selection of songs and a fault less performance. I’ve lost count of how many of our guests commented on how good he was. Look no further, book Sam immediately. Thanks"
Steph & Simon
"Sam played an evening set at our wedding and he was incredible! He learnt our first dance song and we were in love! Sam was so accommodating and we have received endless feedback regarding how brilliant he was! Everyone loved him! We would highly recommend Sam, he made our special day even more perfect! Thank you so much, Sam!"
Christopher & Jodie
"Sam played at our wedding reception on the 12th October this year. We first saw/heard Sam at our friends wedding a few years ago, me and my partner just knew we had to have him preform at our wedding. Sam was amazing! The guests loved him and I was actually a bit sad when it was time for him to leave and wish we had him longer. Not only is he great at what he does he is also incredibly polite. Worth every penny, thank you so much for making our wedding even more special."
Samantha & Liam
"Punctual, professional, perfect! What more can I say. Sam performed for us on our wedding day and he was fantastic. Really made a great atmosphere. Would definitely use again in the future."
Mr & Mrs Ward
"Had a great time watching Sam play for my wedding, fantastic and lovely too! Definitely recommend to anyone 🙂"
Amy & Alex
"Thankyou so much to Sam he was fantastic at our wedding at the beginning of sep he was friendly and played a fantastic mix of music. Also learning a song choice that was wanted for an isle song. Thanks so much. Everyone was commenting on him and how fabulous he was. I would highly recommend and will be passing on recommendations. Many thanks"
Mr and Mrs Crombie
"just had Sam performing for our work party. he was phenomenal! got everybody up on the dance floor, gave an amazing performance and left everyone wanting more. could not thank Sam enough and would highly recommend for any occasion. thank you so much for making our party that extra special!"
Luke Beckham
"Highly recommend. Sam recently sang at our wedding, singing in the church while everyone was getting seated. it created a great atmosphere. He even learnt how to sing the hymns we had chosen for the church and he sang them amazingly."
Mr and Mrs Alan
"Sam's one of the most amazing musicians I've come across. He knows exactly what he's doing and makes everyone smile around him with his music. He's performed a few times in the bar I work and no ones ever been disappointed. If you haven't heard him yet, you've got to go to one of his gigs!!"
Nora J Challis
"Sam is very talented and a brilliant performer. He opened a fundraiser night for the charity I work for and the feedback was excellent. I would recommend him for any event, a really nice guy too! 5 stars"
Greg Harman
"Sam!! A massive thank you to you for playing at our intimate wedding reception on Saturday. You were absolutely amazing, from the moment I contacted you the communication was great and made life very easy! So many compliments on the day and after the event also, we couldn’t be happier to have found you and thank you for a fab couple of hours of your amazing talent and presence!"
Sophie Vaughan
"Sam sang for our wedding earlier this month. He was absolutely amazing. We had all of our guests coming up to us saying just how great he is and how beautiful it was having him playing in the ceremony. I had requested a specific song for the aisle song that was not on his repertoire and without hesitation Sam said he would be able to learn it. He sent through a couple recordings so we could hear what he was working on and it was just stunning. Even though I was running a little late Sam effortlessly continued to play whilst all our guests were seated waiting for the ceremony to start. Then although the heavens opened during our welcome drinks Sam quickly got set up again in another area of the venue and continued to play. We couldn't have asked for more from Sam."
Mr & Mrs Thompson
"Thank you for signing at our wedding ceremony Sam, you were amazing and so many people commented on how great your voice is! We would 100% recommend Sam for anyone thinking of a singer for their wedding!"
Mr & Mrs Worthington
"Sam performed at our wedding on 1/4/23 at Thirsk Lodge Barns, before/during the ceremony (including aisle music) and then afterwards during the drinks reception. Communication beforehand was brilliant and his flexibility to allow us to select/adapt songs (from his impressive set list) was amazing - music is so important to us and he delivered 100%, it couldn’t have been better. Sam played an aisle song that had a very special meaning to us, and it was BEAUTIFUL - most of the guests were emotional during the intro!! Thank you Sam sooo much for making this moment even more special - it was exceptional. Throughout the day, Sam was extremely professional and his presence felt so natural and fitting with the setting - we wouldn’t hesitate to 100% recommend him to anyone for their special day, or for any event for that matter! Thank you Sam 🫶🏻 Jen & Jack x"
Mr & Mrs Wilkinson
"We couldn’t recommend Sam highly enough, he was simply brilliant from the first message to making our wedding just perfect with his music. We had so many compliments on his behalf. Thank Sam, Seven Wonders will alway hold a special place in our hearts!"
Mr & Mrs Messner
"Sam was absolutely amazing at our chilled out wedding. He helped make the day so special to us and all our guests raved about him, including us! 10/10! Thank you so much Sam, you were a huge part in making our day so special ☺️ Amy & Ben x x"
Mr & Mrs Owst
"Amazing service, such a polite and friendly guy and very talented and professional. All our guests commented on how great you were. Thank you Sam 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟"
Mr & Mrs Officer
"Sam was fantastic, his service was great and so easy going! Just wanted to say a huge thank you, you were so perfect for our Wedding day, everyone loved you and the atmosphere you created!!! 10/10 would recommend, thank you again Sam ⭐️"
Mr & Mrs Knowles
"We just want to say thankyou so much for yesterday. You were brilliant. You created the perfect atmosphere during your time on our big day. The guests were all really impressed. Again, thankyou. Tanya & Steve"
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Sam sang at our wedding in October and he was amazing!! Thank you so so much for performing at our wedding ceremony and drinks reception Sam! We had so many compliments on your performance and it meant the world to us that you played Holocene as I walked down the aisle! It was so beautiful and I still get goosebumps when I hear it now!"
Mr & Mrs Osler
"Sam played at our Welcome drinks reception at Cave Castle on the 28.05.22. He was absolutely amazing. Really talented. Lots of compliments. Thanks Sam."
Mr & Mrs Rowlands
"Sam played at the evening celebration of our wedding at Bagden Hall. Sam is a lovely warm communicative young man, super talented a great sound and really engages well with the party, and of all ages, many comments preferring Sam to the DJ. Don’t doubt book him!! Thanks so much Sam"
Mr & Mrs Williams
"Sam was absolutely amazing at our wedding in August. He sang at our arrival drinks which created a lovely atmosphere and then on the evening. So many people commented how brilliant he was and how much they enjoyed his music! Thank you so much once again Sam you are fab and we will definitely be recommending you to everyone! 🎶🎵"
Mr & Mrs Fairweather
"Sam provided the perfect relaxed atmosphere for our Wedding reception last weekend. Sam's equipment is top-notch - his set sounded fantastic at our outdoor venue - just like his promo videos. Thank you for a great performance that really set the tone for our day! 😀"
Mr & Mrs Milsom
"We booked Sam for our wedding recently. Rocked up early to get set up, great repertoire, awesome performer, fantastic entertainment and a cut above for customer service. Plenty of guests have commented since on how great he was. We would highly recommend Sam for any event you have coming up! Thank you Sam!"
Mr & Mrs Lambert
"Sam played during the drinks reception at our wedding and was brilliant from start to finish. He was helpful and always quick to respond to emails in the lead up to the day. We had planned for him to play outside but when the British weather got in the way of that Sam was happy to quickly move his equipment indoors. So many guests have said how much they enjoyed Sam’s music and it was the perfect soundtrack to the afternoon. Thanks for being part of the day and we would 100% recommend Sam for any occasion!"
Mr & Mrs Hunter
"We decided last minute that we wanted a live performer at our Wedding... Sam came to the rescue! He was absolutely fantastic ❤️ He sang a wide range of songs and got us up dancing. He's a very approachable, polite man too! We would definatly recommend him too anyone! Thanks again Sam you were amazing! Sarah and Chris"
Jackson
"Sam sang at my birthday garden party and was absolutely amazing! You have one superb voice Sam! Thank you for some fabulous hours of singing! I would highly reccommend to anyone looking for a unique talented singer!"
Laura Dives
"If you're reading this, book Sam Dawson! He was fantastic in every aspect from his performances down to his manner. We booked Sam for our Ceremony, Drinks Reception and our Wedding Breakfast. Great value for money and brilliant entertainment throughout. He really helped make our big day that extra bit special. We have already decided to book him again when we have a big party once restrictions relax further. 10/10"
Mr & Mrs Martinez
"Sam was brilliant. Set up with no issues and played his set which fitted the wedding brilliantly. We spoke inbetween sets and he was a lovely and polite person. He learnt our first dance song and delivered it perfectly. Thankyou Sam for helping make our day special"
Mr and Mrs Russell
"Hired Sam to play in our garden for our sons graduation party, he had us all singing and dancing all night Fantastic singer guitarist and will definitely have him back in the future 😀😀"
Ashlea Hutchinson
"Sam played at our wedding and was brilliant. He played a good mix of songs that we chose from his repertoire. Everyone at the wedding enjoyed his performance."
Mr and Mrs McCarter
"Sam was absolutely fantastic, playing at a garden birthday party for us. Great music whilst the party got started and by the end of his set had everyone up and dancing with some great sing along numbers. I would not hesitate for a moment to recommend Sam. A really friendly chap too, and great communication from the point of booking up until the day. Thanks Sam, great great work!!"
Jazlin Cruickshank
"Thank you so much Sam for singing at our wedding garden party - everyone loved listening to you. I would 10/10 recommend Sam to anyone who is looking for a singer for any event"
Mr and Mrs Holland
"Sam was busking outside my work today, he made the day alot better, so we muted our sound system and told him to turn it up. Fantastic musician, didn't play the same song twice in 3hrs, such a range of different styles from Oasis to King of the Swing from the Jungle book. Such a talented man."
Kieran Richardson
"Came and performed at Sleepers Bar Beverley. Came in early, got set up and even started early. Great voice, great skills on the guitar and certainly got the crowd hooked. Would 100% recommend him."
Harry Bates
"Sam recently played for us during our reception drinks at our Wedding at Rise Hall and was absolutely fantastic. He played a real mix of material appropriate for all guests and created a fabulous atmosphere and enetertained guests during our photos. He was a pleasure to speak with and I was able to leave him to organise his own set up etc and was able to simply arrive and hear him on the day which was a blessing in itself and one less thing to worry about. Highly recommended"
Mr and Mrs Maltas
"I recently booked Sam to play on my wedding day. As everyone sat in the sunshine listening, he created the perfect atmosphere. Not only did he play 2 sets - early and late afternoon (so sorry Sam!) he also learnt a song of my choosing to play me down the aisle which he played/sang AMAZINGLY! I can’t thank Sam enough, he is such a lovely person, I wish I had more time to chat to him on the day! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!"
Mr and Mrs Horan
"Thank you Sam for providing an excellent performance during our drinks reception.. yesterday. fantastic choice of songs sounded great and such a lovely guy too! Thank you again Mr & Mrs Perkins-Jones"
Mr and Mrs Perkins-Jones
"I can not speak highly enough of Sam as an artist and as a person. Sam recently performed at our wedding and myself and my guests where blown away. His voice and skills are incredible, playing a wide range of songs which had everybody up and dancing. I requested a few alternative songs which where close to my heart, Sam was happy to do this for me and played them beautifully, which truly meant a lot to me on my special day.I can not recommend Sam enough to anybody planning a wedding or party. He is a friendly, professional and fantastic artist with an incredible voice!Thank you so much Sam for making our day truly special!"
Mr and Mrs McManus
Packages
These are some of the packages that I like to offer. But if you have something else in mind, just let me know!
FAQs
Songs
My current repertoire consists of over 400 songs and is growing all the time! If you'd like to see a more extensive list of songs available, check out my Song List.
Contact
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