SAM DAWSON

Wedding singer / Guitarist

About Me

Hi, my name is Sam Dawson and I’m a professional wedding singer and acoustic guitarist based in East Yorkshire.

My musical style is acoustic, ‘live-lounge’ covers of pop songs anywhere from the 50s through to present day. 

Over the years I have performed at hundreds of weddings, be it during the ceremony, drinks reception, wedding breakfast, first dance… you name it, I’ve played it!

Using just guitar, vocals, and the addition of some ‘effects pedals’, I am able to create a full sound – as though there are multiple musicians performing (without the huge setup and increased cost!) This also allows me to ‘read the room’ – stripping things back, or livening things up when necessary.

On this site, you’ll find videos, reviews, my current song list, as well as details on how to contact me to discuss your event. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to send me a message.

I look forward to hearing from you 🙂

Confident Performer

Professional Attitude

250+ Songs

PLI Certified / PAT Tested

PACKAGES

Here are a selection of the packages I offer (make sure to flip the cards for more info!)

For a bespoke package, please enquire using the form at the bottom of this page.

Ceremony

Live music during the main event

Ceremony Package

Your specific Aisle song
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Music as the guests arrive and exit the ceremony
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Music during the signing of the register

Reception

Light, upbeat music as your guests enjoy their drinks

Reception

2x45m sets of laidback, acoustic music
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Background playlist between sets

Meal

Music during the wedding breakfast

Meal

2x45m sets of laidback, acoustic music
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Background playlist between sets

Evening

Get the party started with the evening package

Evening

Your first dance song played live
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2x45m sets of upbeat music
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Background playlist between sets

Videos

Sam Dawson - Wedding Singer

9 Videos

SETLISTS

Below is a sample of some of the songs I like to play. Usually these will be mixed and matched to suit your guests, but if you have any special requests, just let me know and I’ll be happy to learn them!

1960s / Classics
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010+
Country
Disney
Rock

A Hard Day's Night - The Beatles
Ain't No Mountain - Marvin Gaye & Tami Terrell
Bare Necessities - Jungle Book
Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy - The Tams
Blackbird - The Beatles
Blowing In The Wind - Bob Dylan
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morisson
Can’t Buy Me Love – The Beatles
Can’t Help Falling In Love – Elvis
Daydream Believer - The Monkees
Eight Days A Week - The Beatles
Eleanor Rigby - The Beatles
Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles
Hey Jude - The Beatles
I Wanna Be Like You - Jungle Book
I'm A Believer - The Monkees
Leaving On A Jet Plane - John Denver
Mrs Robinson - Simon & Garfunkel
My Girl - The Temptations
Ring of Fire – Johnny Cash
The Sound of Silence - Simon & Garfunkel
Stand By Me - Ben E. King
This Old Heart of Mine - The Isley Brothers
Wonderful World - Sam Cooke
Yesterday - The Beatles
You Can't Hurry Love - The Supremes

Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
Imagine – John Lennon
You’ve Got A Friend – James Taylor
Ain’t Nobody – Chaka Khan
Stuck In The Middle – Stealers Wheel
The Gambler – Kenny Rogers
Superstition – Stevie Wonder
Teenage Kicks – The Undertones
Wish You Were Here – Pink Floyd
Man Who Sold The World – David Bowie
Burning Love – Elvis
American Pie – Don McLean
Go Your Own Way – Fleetwood Mac
Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd
Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver

Sweet Child Of Mine – Guns N’ Roses
Fast Car – Tracy Chapman
Islands In The Stream – Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton
Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen
Hallelujah – Leonard Cohen
I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) – The Proclaimers
Walking On Sunshine – Katrina & The Waves
You Make My Dreams – Hall & Oates

I’ll Be There For You – The Rembrants
Iris – Goo Goo Dolls
Lucky Man – The Verve
Good Riddance – Greenday
Angels – Robbie Williams
Rotterdam – The Beautiful South
She’s Electric – Oasis
Don’t Look Back In Anger – Oasis
Half The World Away – Oasis
Everlong – Foo Fighters
No Diggity – Blackstreet
You’ve Got A Friend In Me – Toy Story/Randy Newman

I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
Better Together – Jack Johnson
Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol
Dream Catch Me – Newton Faulkner
She Will Be Loved – Maroon 5
The Blowers Daughter – Damien Rice
Use Somebody – Kings Of Leon
Times Like These – Foo Fighters
Swing Life Away – Rise Against
Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keys
All About You – McFly
Hey There Delilah – Plain White Ts
Yellow – Coldplay
Suddenly I See – KT Tunstall
Valerie – Zutons/Amy Winehouse
Dakota – Stereophonics
Little Lion Man – Mumford & Sons
Golden Touch – Razorlight
Ooh La – The Kooks
Man Who Can’t Be Moved – The Script
New Shoes – Paulo Nutini
Do You Remember – Jack Johnson
Banana Pancakes – Jack Johnson
The Girl – City and Colour
I Kissed A Girl – Katy Perry
Ignition – R. Kelly
Last Request – Paulo Nutini
Mr. Brightside – The Killers
People Should Smile More – Newton Faulkner
Skinny Love – Bon Iver

Ho Hey – The Lumineers
Best Day Of My Life – American Authors
Just The Way You Are – Bruno Mars
Marry You – Bruno Mars
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
Make You Feel My Love – Adele/Bob Dylan
Shut Up And Dance – Walk The Moon
Attention – Charlie Puth
Budapest – Georgre Ezra
Blame It On Me – George Ezra
Moves Like Jagger – Maroon 5
Shake it off – Taylor Swift
Million Dreams – The Greatest Showman
Count On Me – Bruno Mars
A Million Dreams – The Greatest Showman
All About That Bass – Meghan Trainor
Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke
Do You Want To Build A Snowman? – Frozen
Love Is An Open Door – Frozen
Domino – Jessie J
How Long Will I Love You? – Ellie Goulding
I See The Light – Tangled
The One – Kodaline
She Said – Plan B
Shotgun – George Ezra

Annie's Song - John Denver
Beautiful Crazy - Luke Combs
Beer Never Broke My Heart - Luke Combs
Blue Ain't Your Color - Keith Urban
Body Like A Back Road - Sam Hunt
Die A Happy Man - Thomas Rhett
Dirt On My Boots - John Pardi
Follow Your Arrow - Kacey Musgraves
The Gambler - Kenny Rogers
God Made Girls - Rae Lynn
Heartache Medication - John Pardi
Homegrown - Zac Brown Band
I'll Name The Dogs - Blake Shelton
Islands In The Stream - Kenny Rogers / Dolly Parton
Jolene - Dolly Parton
Leaving On A Jet Plane - John Denver
Let Your Love Flow - The Bellamy Brothers
Live Like You Were Dying - Tim McGraw
Love You Like I Used To - Russell Dickerson
Mr Lonely - Midland
One Man Band - Old Dominion
The Other Guy - Luke Combs
Rhinestone Cowboy - Glen Campbell
Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash
Somebody Like You - Keith Urban
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Take Me Home, Country Roads - John Denver
There Was This Girl - Riley Green
Wagon Wheel - Darius Rucker / Lady A
When It Rains It Pours - Luke Combs
You Look Good - Lady A
Your Man - Josh Turner

Bare Neceissities - Jungle Book
I Wanna Be Like You - Jungle Book
You've Got A Friend In Me - Toy Story
Can You Feel The Love Tonight - The Lion King
I See The Light - Tangled
How Far I'll Go - Moana
Do You Want To Build A Snowman - Frozen
For The First Time In Forever - Frozen
Love Is An Open Door - Frozen

Hotel California - The Eagles
Summer of 69 - Bryan Adams
Times Like These - Foo Fighters
Sweet Child of Mine - Guns 'N Roses
Stairway To Heaven - Led Zeppelin
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
Champagne Supernova - Oasis
Don't Look Back In Anger - Oasis
She's Electric - Oasis
Wonderwall - Oasis
Dakota - Stereophonics
Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry
Knocking On Heaven's Door - Bob Dylan
Layla - Eric Clapton
Lonely Boy - Black Keys
Mr Brightside - The Killers
Seven Nation Army - White Stripes
Sex On Fire - Kings Of Leon
Stuck In The Middle - Steelar's Wheel
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Swing Life Away - Rise Against
When The Sun Goes Down - Arctic Monkeys

REVIEWS

A small sample of happy customers!
Sam, where do I start?! Thank you so much for playing our wedding on Saturday. Literally every single one of our guests took the time to say how fantastic you were and you really made our wedding day so special and kept our guests mesmerised with your beautiful voice. You were a major highlight of our special day and I just wanted to personally thank you and let you know how much we loved having you there, you are extremely talented and it was an absolute pleasure to have you there, thank you again, love the new Mr and Mrs Wilson
Amy Wilson
Amy Wilson
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
Andrew Martinez
Andrew Martinez
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 were 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 were 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! ​
Bethany McManus
Bethany McManus
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!
Suzannah Elliot
Suzannah Elliot
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!!​
Adriene Horan
Adriene Horan
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. Thank you Sam for helping make our day special
Mark Russell
Mark Russell
Sam played on our wedding day and he was amazing! Fantastic voice and great song set lists, everyone loved it! Sam was very professional and yet friendly, lovely to work with. Will recommend him 100%! Thank you Sam! X​
Wei Wei Wu
Wei Wei Wu
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 Cuickshank
Jazlin Cuickshank
Sam, you were amazing. I spent the whole night telling people where I found you! We will certainly be booking Sam again in the future as soon as we have another excuse for a party and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone looking for a fantastic performer. Sam created an amazing atmosphere at our garden party, entertaining over 70 guests. He has such a friendly, smiley and welcoming presence and was just awesome to be around. Hopefully we will see you again soon, Sam. Thank you so much
Emma Richardson
Emma Richardson
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