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David Rodger - Guitar and Vocals

From £290.00

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

From £290.00

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Overview

David Rodger is a Glasgow-based singer and acoustic guitarist with more than 15 years' experience as a professional musician, both with Glasgow wedding and function bands and as a solo artist. Friendly, enthusiastic and a highly engaging performer, he's the perfect complement to your wedding ceremony, drinks reception or wedding breakfast, adding a touch of romance and extra class to your day.

From the 50s to today's hits. David's extensive set list runs to 214 songs, covering classics from the 1950s right through to the latest hits, from Buddy Holly, Elvis and The Beatles to Bruce Springsteen, Crowded House, Oasis, Ed Sheeran and Snow Patrol, with Scottish favourites from Del Amitri, Deacon Blue, The Proclaimers and Dougie MacLean, plus traditional songs such as Loch Lomond and Auld Lang Syne. He adapts his choice of songs to suit any audience, so everyone will hear a song they love.

Ceremony, drinks reception and dinner. David can play a one-hour wedding ceremony, a two-hour daytime drinks reception, or two 45-minute sets. Couples regularly tell us how many of their guests complimented his playing during the drinks reception and wedding breakfast, and how relaxed and easy he was to work with.

Where David has played. David has performed at venues across Scotland, including Stirling Castle, Balbirnie House, Carberry Tower, Dalmahoy Hotel, the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, The Lighthouse in Glasgow, Seamill Hydro, Kelburn Country Park, Kinkell Byre and Kilcamb Lodge Hotel.

What's included. David holds public liability insurance, uses PAT-tested equipment and is happy to work with venue sound limiters. Please note that instant quotes are based on a maximum performance time of two hours.

What clients say. Read the reviews below and you'll see couples, families and venue managers praising the same things: excellent vocals and guitar work, a great choice of music for the moment, and a friendly professional who makes the day easier.

Book David Rodger through Hireaband. Get an instant quote and real-time availability check using the button on this page, or contact the Hireaband team for free expert assistance. Hireaband has been booking live music in Scotland since 1999, is a full member of The Entertainment Agents' Association and has won 4 VOWS Awards for customer service. You'll find answers to common questions below and in our Scottish weddings and events FAQs.

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Set list

50s & 60s

Andy Williams - Can’t Take My Eyes Off You
Buddy Holly - Learning The Game
Buddy Holly - Everyday
Buddy Holly - True Love Ways
Buddy Holly - Well Alright
Chuck Berry - Johnny B. Goode
The Beatles - You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away
The Beatles - All You Need Is Love
The Beatles - Blackbird
The Beatles - I Feel Fine
The Beatles - Eight Days A Week
The Beatles - We Can Work It Out
The Beatles - Get Back
Elvis - Mystery Train
Elvis - Hound Dog
Elvis - Can’t Help Falling In Love
Elvis - The Wonder Of You
Etta James - At Last
Everly Brothers - Bye Bye Love
Everly Brothers - Wake Up Little Susie
Everly Brothers - All I Have To Do Is Dream
Fats Domino - Blueberry Hill
Frank Sinatra - My Way
Jackie Wilson - Higher And Higher
Jimi Hendrix - May This Be Love
Johnny Cash - Folsom Prison Blues
Johnny Cash - Ring Of Fire
Jungle Book - I Wanna Be Like You
Neil Diamond - I’m A Believer
Otis Redding - Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay
Simon & Garfunkel - Mrs Robinson
Simon & Garfunkel - Me and Julio
Steppenwolf - Born To Be Wild
The Mamas & The Papas - Dream A Little Dream Of Me
The Temptations - My Girl

70s & 80s

ABBA - Knowing Me, Knowing You
AC/DC - You Shook Me All Night Long
a-ha - Take On Me
Aztec Camera - Bigger, Brighter, Better
Aztec Camera - Somewhere In My Heart
Billy Idol - White Wedding
Blue Swede - Hooked On A Feeling
Bruce Springsteen - Born To Run
Bruce Springsteen - Atlantic City
Bruce Springsteen - Dancing In The Dark
Bruce Springsteen - Secret Garden
Bruce Springsteen - The Promised Land
Bryan Adams - Heaven
Bryan Adams - Summer Of ’69
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bad Moon Rising
Cyndi Lauper - Time After Time
The Cure - Boys Don't Cry
The Cure - In Between Days
The Clash - Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
Del Amitri - Nothing Ever Happens
Del Amitri - Spit In The Rain
Deacon Blue - Dignity
Dougie MacLean - Caledonia
Dukes Of Hazzard - Good Ol’ Boys
Eagles - Hotel California
Eagles - Take It Easy
Guns N’ Roses - Paradise City
Heart - Alone
Iron Maiden - Wasted Years
Joni Mitchell - Big Yellow Taxi
Tina Turner - Proud Mary
T. Rex - 20th Century Boy
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sweet Home Alabama
Queen - Fat Bottomed Girls
Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
The Police - Message In A Bottle
The Proclaimers - 500 Miles
The Undertones - Teenage Kicks
Stealers Wheel - Stuck In The Middle With You
Prince - Kiss
Prince - When Doves Cry
Prince - Little Red Corvette
Prince - Purple Rain
Prince - Never Take The Place Of Your Man
Prince - Reflection
R.E.M. - Losing My Religion
R.E.M. - Man On The Moon
Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
The Jackson 5 - I Want You Back
Tom Petty - Free Fallin'
Cheers Theme - Where Everybody Knows Your Name
The Blues Brothers - Theme From Rawhide
U2 - With or Without You
U2 - All I Want Is You
Men At Work - Down Under
The Band - Up On Cripple Creek
The Band - The Weight
Steve Earle - Copperhead Road
Steve Earle - Galway Girl
Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger
Stevie Wonder - Superstition
Stevie Wonder - Isn’t She Lovely
Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered
The River Detectives - The Ashes And The Tears
KMO - Angel
KMO - Till The Bough Breaks
Elvis Costello - Alison
Neil Young - Heart Of Gold
Neil Young - Rockin’ In The Free World
Neil Young - Harvest Moon
The Jam - That’s Entertainment
Led Zeppelin - Rock ‘n’ Roll
Elton John - Your Song

90s

Alice In Chains - Nutshell
Blur - Parklife
Crowded House - Fall At Your Feet
Crowded House - Distant Sun
Crowded House - Four Seasons In One Day
Crowded House - Don’t Dream It’s Over
The Cure - Friday I’m In Love
David Gray - Babylon
Del Amitri - Driving With The Brakes On
Del Amitri - Be My Downfall
Depeche Mode - Personal Jesus
The Divine Comedy - Songs Of Love
Eagle Eye Cherry - Save Tonight
Eva Cassidy - Songbird
Extreme - More Than Words
Foo Fighters - Everlong
Foo Fighters - Learn To Fly
Green Day - Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)
Green Day - Basket Case
James - Sit Down
Lemonheads - Into Your Arms
Lemonheads - Being Around
Lemonheads - Buddy
Lemonheads - Down About It
Oasis - Wonderwall
Oasis - She's Electric
Oasis - Half The World Away
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Under The Bridge
Seal - Kiss From A Rose
Semisonic - DND
Semisonic - Closing Time
Semisonic - Everything Green
Travis - Driftwood
Travis - Why Does It Always Rain On Me?
Vertical Horizon - Everything You Want
Weezer - Jamie
Weezer - Say It Ain’t So

2000 – Present

Barenaked Ladies - One Week
Barenaked Ladies - Pinch Me
Bastille - Pompeii
Biffy Clyro - Many Of Horror
Biffy Clyro - Mountains
Biffy Clyro - Re-Arrange
Blink-182 - All The Small Things
Bruno Mars - Just The Way You Are
Clare Bowen - When The Right One Comes Along
Christina Perri - A Thousand Years
Coheed And Cambria - A Favour House Atlantic
Coheed And Cambria - Pavillion
Coheed And Cambria - Wake Up
Dustin Kensrue - Pistol
Elbow - One Day Like This
Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud
Ed Sheeran - Perfect
Ed Sheeran - Tenerife Sea
First Aid Kit - Emmylou
Foo Fighters - Wheels
Foo Fighters - Times Like These
Frightened Rabbit - Get Out
Glen Hansard - Falling Slowly
Incubus - Drive
James Arthur - Say You Won't Let Go
Jimmy Eat World - The Middle
Katy Perry - Teenage Dream
Katy Perry - Dark Horse
Kings Of Leon - Use Somebody
Kings Of Leon - Notion
Kings Of Leon - Sex On Fire
KT Tunstall - Black Horse In The Cherry Tree
The Killers - Mr Brightside
Lennon And Maisy - A Life That’s Good
Little Mix - Black Magic
The Lumineers - Ho Hey
Mumford & Sons - Little Lion Man
Mumford & Sons - The Cave
Neil Finn - Message To My Girl
Old Crow Medicine Show - Wagon Wheel
Outkast - Hey Ya!
Pink - A Million Dreams
Queens Of The Stone Age - No One Knows
Ryan Adams - Ashes And Fire
Ryan Adams - New York, New York
Ryan Adams - To Be Young
Ryan Adams - Winding Wheel
Ryan Adams - Firecracker
Ryan Adams - Desire
Ryan Adams - My Love For You Is Real
Ryan Adams - Lucky Now
Sia - Elastic Heart
Snow Patrol - You’re All I Have
Snow Patrol - Crack The Shutters
Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars
Soggy Bottom Boys - Man Of Constant Sorrow
Stereophonics - Dakota
Taylor Swift - 22
Taylor Swift - Shake It Off
Tenacious D - Karate
Tenacious D - Tribute
Turin Brakes - Underdog
The Proclaimers - Life With You
Vance Joy - I'm With You
Walk The Moon - Shut Up And Dance

Traditional

Traditional - Auld Lang Syne
Traditional - Loch Lomond
Traditional - The Dark Island
Traditional - Happy Birthday

Reviews (18)

David was amazing, he played during our wedding breakfast and so many of our guests complimented how great he sounded.
David was so polite and can tell he is a genuine lovely guy.
He made a huge part of our day extra special!

Dear David,

Wow! Thank you so very much for absolutely making our wedding! You have been an absolute dream to work with from the very start – nothing too much of a request or an issue and you’ve guided us throughout the journey. The fact you were even willing to learn ‘our’ song really was above and beyond, and you blew us away. This has been the most perfect day for us and you are a huge part of that. Thank you for everything!

Best,
Emma & Kenny
x

David was absolutely fantastic start to finish. Communication ahead of the day was great and made us feel very confident in our choice. On the day David was fantastic, playing a set that was full of great songs with many guests saying they could just listen to his voice all night. Our personal favourite was playing ‘Sit Down’ by James to get everyone seated for the meal - brilliant! Overall I cannot recommend David highly enough! Thanks again for everything David.

David is was absolutely amazing, he is so unbelievably talented and so friendly. As a couple we were pretty relaxed but had 2 songs that we absolutely had to have, David learnt the songs we provided and delivered them perfectly during our ceremony and honestly it was just so special. Thank you so much, all of guests comment on how wonderful David sounded and how he really contributed to the atmosphere. We are so lucky to have had you for our special day. Lots of love the Coopers x

David played during our wedding drinks reception. He was absolutely fabulous and our guests loved the music he played. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend both David and the Hireaband team. Thank you for helping to make our day so special.

Hi David, I just wanted to thank you so so much for your attendance and contribution to Holly and Levi’s day on Saturday. You were truly fantastic, I think every guest (and I spoke to every guest ) said how impressed they were. They said your set list was spot on for the occasion, loud enough to enjoy your super voice and know you were there, but no need to shout!

I hope I get the opportunity to book and meet you again because it would be a pleasure to do so.

Thank you again David and I hope you have a fabulous summer of playing for many more happy couples

We hired David Rodger for our wedding at very short notice after our daytime entertainment cancelled on us a few weeks before!
A slightly stressful situation to be in and although we were desperate, we couldn't have been happier with how things ended up.
David has a great voice, his song choices were spot on and his performance created a great atmosphere for our drinks reception. Would highly recommend.

David Rodger is an exceptional performer, all guest on the night commented extremely positively and truly enjoyed David's music throughout, he was fantastic we would certainly not hesitate to contact again for other events.

David was amazing!!
We chose songs for our ceremony, and David sang them perfectly - particularly our song to walk down the aisle!
David is a very easy going and genuine guy, who would suit any occasion. His range in music suited everyone at our wedding (aged 19-70+) and he even let my uncle take over the microphone to sing a song of his choice.. sorry David!
Would definitely hire David again if we are looking for a musician. Thank you so much!!

Dave was absolute amazing. So nice and professional at the start and then when he started playing and singing he completely mesmerized the room.
We originally booked Dave so that he would add a bit of buzz to our event and he certainly delivered on that score with everyone up dancing and carrying on.
We cannot recommend Dave enough and hopefully we find an excuse to book him again in the future!

Massive thanks to David! Music was fantastic and we had so many people complimenting the performance both during and after the wedding! A truly memorable experience! Wonderful from start to finish!

Amazing from start to finish as expected and have already recommended both the artist and service as a whole. Thanks to all.

David Rodger was excellent, I would hire him again and would recommend him. Our wedding guests were very happy with his performance as was our team here at Kilcamb lodge.

Just to say we had David Rodger at Stirling Castle for our wedding event on Saturday night and he was fantastic. Very easy to work with and a brilliant musician. The bride and groom asked him to play on a bit beyond midnight, which he did and that was really well received.Please pass on our thanks to him for being so accommodating as well as so talented! Kind Regards and hope to work with you again.

There cannot be enough good things to be said about David. He is the embodiment of professionalism and a great musician. David learned our first dance song and performed it flawlessly, he even recorded the song and sent it to us as a little keepsake. His set list was on site and guests were free to make requests from it. I think we only saw him take one break during the night. David was great for our smaller group but would do equally well with larger groups. Guests were all impressed with David and we would book him again.

Hi David, I was so happy with your version of ‘Down Under’ in the church, I really, really, really loved it. Thank you so much for playing for us at both the church and Carberry Tower. Everyone commented on how great you were

I recently booked David Rodger to play a solo acoustic set at my wedding. He played just after the first dance and got the party started with everyone up dancing. The set list was agreed beforehand plus he was very accommodating as he has such a large selection of songs from different genres. I asked him to learn a special song and this was no problem to him. He was very professional when setting up and in his interactions with our guests. We were thrilled with the entertainment he provided and wouldn't hesitate in recommending others to book him for their special day.

We were very fortunate to have discovered Dave at our friend's annual music festival 'McD in the Park' a couple of years ago and when we started planning our Wedding Day we instantly knew we wanted Dave to be part of our day.

From our first contact with Dave, we found him to have a very professional and personable nature which helped make planning our drinks reception a fun and exciting experience with every confidence that it would be a great part of our wedding day.

We were absolutely delighted when Dave said he was able to add to his usual repertoire with our request for a surprise Kylie song. Walking into our drinks reception just after getting married to 'The One' was truly magical and gave us the opportunity to have an impromptu celebratory first dance as husband and wife surrounded by our loved ones. Dave then played a few more sets and everyone commented on how much they enjoyed listening, dancing and watching him play, not to mention his varied set list that met a wide range of music tastes for any age.

If you are looking for a fabulously talented professional musician to play at your special occasion, then we cannot recommend him highly enough.

Venues

Some of Our Previous Venues

Auchrannie Hotel

Balbirnie House

Barnhill Farm

Blair Castle

Blythswood Square Hotel

Bothwell Bridge Hotel

Boturich Castle

Brisbane House Hotel

Burnhouse Manor

Cameron House

Carberry Tower

Carlowrie Castle

Cromlix House

Crossbasket Castle

Dalhousie Castle

Dalmahoy Hotel

Doubletree Glasgow Central

Dumfries Arms Hotel

Dumfries House

Dundas Castle

Enterkine Country House

Fenwick Hotel

Fonab Castle

Gailes Hotel, Irvine

GG's Yard

Glasgow Cathedral

Glenapp Castle

Gleneagles Hotel

Hilton Glasgow

Hilton Glasgow Grosvenor

Hopetoun House

Kelburn Country Park

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Kilcamb Lodge Hotel

Kinkell Byre

Lochgreen House Hotel

Lochside House Hotel

Mar Hall

Marriott Glasgow

One Devonshire Gardens

Oxenfoord Castle

Piersland House Hotel

Prestonfield House

Radisson Blu, Glasgow

Redhurst Hotel

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Royal Yacht Britannia

Seamill Hydro

Signet Library

Stirling Castle

The Brig O' Doon Hotel

The Busby Hotel

The Garfield Hotel, Stepps

The Grand Central Hotel

The Lighthouse Glasgow

The Seton Garden

Torrance Hotel

Trades Hall

Trump Turnberry

Western House Hotel

FAQs

Who is David Rodger?

David Rodger is a Glasgow-based singer and acoustic guitarist with more than 15 years' experience as a professional musician, both in Glasgow wedding and function bands and as a solo artist.

What kind of music does David play?

David's set list covers everything from the 1950s to the latest hits, from Buddy Holly, Elvis and The Beatles to Crowded House, Oasis, Ed Sheeran and Snow Patrol, plus Scottish favourites and traditional songs. You can see the full list on this page.

Can David play at our wedding ceremony?

Yes. David offers a one-hour ceremony performance, so he can provide live music for your guests arriving, your walk down the aisle and the signing of the register.

Can David play during our drinks reception?

Yes. A two-hour daytime drinks reception is one of his most popular bookings, and couples often tell us how many guests complimented his playing.

Can David play during the wedding breakfast?

Yes. Couples have booked David to play during their wedding breakfast, where his vocals and guitar make a relaxed, elegant backdrop to the meal.

How long does David perform for?

David can play a one-hour ceremony, a two-hour drinks reception or two 45-minute sets. Instant quotes on this page are based on a maximum performance time of two hours.

Can we request particular songs?

Yes. David adapts his song choices to suit you and your guests, so let us know any favourites when you book and we'll pass them on.

Is David insured and PAT tested?

Yes. David holds public liability insurance and all his equipment is PAT tested.

Can David work with a sound limiter?

Yes. David is happy to work with venue sound limiters, and his acoustic style suits venues where volume needs to be kept low.

Where has David performed?

David has played at venues across Scotland, including Stirling Castle, Balbirnie House, Carberry Tower, Dalmahoy Hotel, the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Seamill Hydro.

How do we book David Rodger?

Click Check Availability and Price on this page for an instant quote and real-time availability. If you'd like some help, contact the Hireaband team and we'll be happy to advise.

Further Info

Line-Up

  • Default Line Up
  • solo guitar
  • vocals

Performance Times

Provided by the Act

  • Public Liability Insurance & PAT Tested Equipment
  • Able To Work With Sound Limiters

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