RYAN HAWKINS
Acoustic SINGER & GUITAR PLAYER for WeddingS and EveNTs
Ryan is a singer and guitarist who also performs in the highly acclaimed Northern House Band.
ABOUT RYAN HAWKINS
With his intricate guitar playing and one of the rawest voices in the industry, Ryan is the perfect choice for ceremonies, drinks receptions, and wedding breakfasts. Ryan has performed at hundreds of weddings across the UK as well as internationally, performing a huge range of repertoire from Marvin Gaye to Maroon 5, John Mayer to Corinne Bailey Rae, and Craig David to Bruce Springsteen. Ryan can curate a personalised playlist to suit your music preferences and is available as a solo performer, or as a dup with his band mate Katie, or as a trio with the addition of piano.
You can add his band Northern House Band to the evening reception!
ACOUSTIC SINGER & GUITARIST
THE PLAYLIST
REPERTOIRE
Adele – Make You Feel My Love
Al Green – Let’s Stay Together
Aloe Blacc – I Need A Dollar
Amy Winehouse – Valerie
Arctic Monkeys – Mardy Bum
Bee Gees – How Deep Is Your Love
Beyoncé – Crazy In Love
Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes – (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life (Duo/Trio Only)
Bill Withers – Ain’t No Sunshine
Bill Withers – Lovely Day
Bill Withers – Use Me Up
Billy Joel – New York State Of Mind
Bob Dylan – Positively 4th Street
Bon Iver – Holocene
Bonnie Raitt – I Can’t Make You Love Me
Boz Scaggs – Lowdown
Bruce Springsteen – I’m On Fire
Bruce Springsteen – Born To Run
Bruno Major – Nothing
Bruno Mars – Leave The Door Open
Cheap Trick – Surrender
Chris Cross – Ride Like The Wind
Christ Stapleton – Tennessee Whiskey
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram – I Put A Spell On You
Corinne Bailey Rae – Put Your Records On
Craig David – Fill Me In
Curtis Mayfield – Move On Up
Dan Auerbach – Never In My Wildest Dreams
Daniel Caesar – Best Part
David Ryan Harris – Pretty Girl
Destiny’s Child – Say My Name
Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers – Islands In The Stream (Duo/Trio Only)
Dolly Parton – Here You Come Again
Drake – Hold On We’re Coming Home
Drake – One Dance
Dusty Springfield – Spooky
Lil Nas X – Montero
Eagle Eye Cherry – Save Tonight
Elbow – Golden Slumbers
Elton John & Kiki Dee – Don’t Go Breaking My Heart (Duo/Trio Only)
Elton John – Benny And The Jets
Fleetwood Mac – Dreams
Fleetwood Mac – The Chain (Duo/Trio Only)
Foo Fighter – My Hero
Foo Fighters – Everlong
Frank Ocean – Lost
Frank Sinatra – Fly Me To The Moon
Frank Sinatra – One For My Baby
George Michael – Careless Whisper
George Michael – Faith
Gnarls Barkley – Crazy
Grease – You’re The One That I Want (Duo/Trio Only)
Grover Washington, Jr. – Just The Two Of Us
Hall & Oates – You Make My Dreams
Harry Styles – Lights Up
Harry Styles – Watermelon Sugar
Hiss Golden Messenger – I Need A Teacher
J.J. Cale – Magnolia
Jackie Wilson – Higher And Higher
James Brown – I Got You (I Feel Good)
James Morrison & Nelly Furtado – Broken Strings (Duo/Trio Only)
Jamie Woon – Sharpness
Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat – Lucky (Duo/Trio Only)
John Legend – Ordinary People
John Mayer – I Don’t Trust Myself
John Mayer – No Such Thing
John Mayer – Olivia
John Mayer – Waiting On The World
José Feliciano – California Dreaming
Justin Bieber – Holy
Justin Bieber – Peaches
Justin Timberlake – Señorita
Kings Of Leon – Sex On Fire
Kings Of Leon – Use Somebody
Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper – Shallow (Duo/Trio Only)
Lionel Richie – All Night Long
Luther Vandross – Never Too Much
Maroon 5 – Sugar
Maroon 5 – Sunday Morning
Martha & The Vandellas – Dancing In The Street
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell – Ain’t No Mountain High Enough (Duo/Trio Only)
Marvin Gaye – Let’s Get It On
Michael Buble – Georgia On My Mind
Norah Jones – Don’t Know Why
Oasis – Slide Away
Otis Reading – Sittin’ On The Dock Of The Bay
Outkast – Hey Ya
Paolo Nutini – Iron Sky
Paolo Nutini – Last Request
Paolo Nutini – New Shoes
Peter Gabriel – The Book Of Love
Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here
Prince – Kiss
Queens Of The Stone Age – I Wanna Make It With You
Radiohead – High And Dry
Raul Midon – State Of Mind
Rick Astley – Never Gonna Give You Up
Rihanna – Rehab
Rodriquez – Sugar Man
Sam Cooke – A Change Is Gonna Come
Sam Fender – Hypersonic Missiles
Semisonic – Secret Smile
Shania Twain – You’re Still The One
Shawn Mendez – There’s Nothing Holding Me Back
Simon Webbe – Coming Around Again
Smokey Robinson – Tracks Of My Tears
Sonny & Cher – I Got You Babe (Duo/Trio Only)
Stereophonics – Dakota
Stereophonics – Maybe Tomorrow
Stevie Wonder – Superstition
Take That – Back For Good
Taylor Swift – Out Of Style
Tears For Fears – Everybody Wants To Rule The World
The 1975 – The Birthday Party
The Band – The Weight
The Cure – Friday I’m In Love
The Eagles – One Of These Nights
The Eagles – Take It Easy
The Killers – Mr. Brightside
The Neighbourhood – Sweater Weather
The Rolling Stones – Beast Of Burden
The Temptations – My Girl
Timbaland & Katy Perry – If We Ever Meet Again (Duo/Trio Only)
Tom Petty – Free Fallin’
Tom Petty & Stevie Nicks – Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around (Duo/Trio Only)
Tony Bennet – If I Ruled The World
Tony Bennet – The Way You Look Tonight
Toploader – Dancing In The Moonlight
Train – Drops Of Jupiter
Wet Wet Wet – Angel Eyes (Home And Away)
White Denim – A Place To Start
White Denim – Come Back
Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance With Somebody
Wilson Pickett – Mustang Sally
LUXURY BANDS, ACOUSTIC & DJs
READY TO BOOGIE?
Planning an event and not sure where to start with the music? Let’s make it easy.
Whether you’re worried about finding reliable performers, creating the right atmosphere, or simply choosing from the endless options out there, we’re here to guide you. If you’re ready to take the stress out of booking entertainment and want a team who actually understands what makes a night unforgettable, get in touch and tell us about your plans. We’ll help you find the ideal act and bring your event to life.
Q&A
1. CAN WE SEE THE BAND LIVE?
To ensure you love the band you want, it’s a great idea to attend one our showcase events to see the band live. Visiting a live showcase allows you to experience the band’s performance first-hand, giving you a genuine feel of their energy, stage presence, and ability to interact with the audience. This chance is priceless for determining whether the band fits with the overall theme and aesthetic of your event.
2. WILL THEY LEARN MY FIRST DANCE SONG?
The first dance is the showpiece of your evening and it’s great to have your band perform the song live. When picking your band, have a think about what first dance you’re going to choose and which band would suit the song. We have some wedding bands for hire that are really good at romantic songs and others that are good for upbeat songs. It’s good to keep this in mind when selecting the band for your wedding or event.
3. WILL THE BAND TRAVEL
Our bands mainly cover Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool and Yorkshire but we also provide entertainment in London. We have a range of bands available, from rock bands to jazz bands, so you can find the perfect band for your event. Get in touch with our team to discuss your location.
4. HOW LONG DO THE BANDS PERFORM FOR?
Bands tend to perform 2 x 45-minute sessions across an evening reception. Many of our bands can upgrade their set times to 2 x 60 minutes. Our bands also offer a DJ service to cover the whole wedding reception so the music never stops and your dance floor is still jumping.
5. DO THE BANDS FOR HIRE OFFER DAYTIME OPTIONS
A lot of our bands are all perfect for your wedding breakfast, drinks reception or ceremony. To hear a sample of what the options sound like, please visit our acoustic page. You can also see the wedding bands perform an acoustic set every Sunday at Grantley Hall & Rudding Park. Get in touch to find out more!
6. CAN I REQUEST A SONG?
Known for getting the whole crowd singing along, Something For the Weekend’s repertoire can adapt to any occasion. You can request certain songs (such as for your first dance) or genres ahead of your event, so you’ll know the music will be perfect.
SHOWCASE
We host regular showcase events across the UK, giving you the chance to experience our bands, acoustic acts, and DJs live. It’s the perfect way to get a feel for the energy, style, and vibe each act brings. Head over to our Showcase page and grab your tickets.
