
Ben Thompson
Ben Thompson is a talented singer/guitarist and former Coronation Street actor. He can cover an eclectic mix of music to suit any venue and occasion - from contemporary Pop, Rock and Indie, to 50s and 60s Rock ‘N’ Roll and Swing. Ben also offers a show of stripped-down hits with just a simple acoustic guitar arrangement.
Ben has been performing professionally for over a decade, with extensive experience as a solo performer and also in multiple bands. His experience and talent translate into a show that delivers genuine passion and authenticity. Ben is also a prolific music producer/engineer with a vast knowledge extending beyond music and into the technicalities of producing high-quality sound and visuals.
Available to book for venues and parties self-contained with professional PA (2x Mackie SRM 450, Yamaha 124FX Mixer, In-Ear Monitors), Guitar Rig and LED Lights.
Repertoire
- Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor
- The Coral - Dreaming of You
- Elbow - Grounds for Divorce
- The Jam - Town Called Malice
- The Kooks - She Moves In Her Own Way
- Elton John - I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues
- The Fratellis - Whistle For The Choir
- The Cure - Friday I’m In Love
- The Housemartins - Happy Hour
- Blur - Girls and Boys
- Pulp - Disco 2000
- Oasis - Wonderwall
- Franz Ferdinand - Take Me Out
- Arctic Monkeys - Do I Wanna Know?
- The Killers - Somebody Told Me
- The Strokes - Last Nite
- The Rolling Stones - Satisfaction
- The Beatles - Come Together/Get Back
- The Stone Roses - Waterfall
- The Clash - Should I Stay or Should I Go?
- The Zutons/Amy Winehouse - Valerie
- James - Sit Down
- Oasis - Don’t Look Back In Anger
- The Killers - Mr. Brightside
- George Ezra - Budapest
- Oasis - Half The World Away
- Razorlight - America
- Roy Orbison - Oh, Pretty Woman
- Johnny Cash - Walk The Line/Folsom Prison Blues
- Stealers Wheel - Stuck In the Middle With You
- Billy Joel - Piano Man
- Paolo Nutini - Last Request
- Eric Clapton - Wonderful Tonight
- Cat Stevens - Wild World
Acoustic repertoire
- The Beatles - Here Comes The Sun
- David Bowie - Starman
- Eric Clapton - Layla
- Foo Fighters - Overlong/My Hero
- Bob Marley - No Woman, No Cry
- Bruce Springsteen - Dancing In The Dark
- Lou Reed - Perfect Day
- Peter Gabriel - Solsbury Hill
- Adele - To Make You Feel My Love
- Red Hot Chili Peppers - Under The Bridge
- The Beatles - Yesterday
- Jason Mraz - I’m Yours
Swing repertoire
- Frank Sinatra - That’s Life
- Tony Bennett - Rags To Riches
- Dean Martin - Ain’t That A Kick In The Head
- Michael Bublé - Home
- Frank Sintra - Come Fly With Me
- Sammy Davis Jr. - Mr. Bojangles
- Tony Bennett - One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)
- Frank Sinatra - Mack The Knife
- Michael Bublé - Haven’t Met You Yet
- Dean Martin - Beyond The Sea
- Andy Williams - Can’t Take My Eyes Off You