Bob Gessey

Pianist / Singer

Also Performs As: Guitar Singer
Country: United Kingdom
Based In: Birmingham, West Midlands
Performs: Worldwide
From: £150

Bob Gessey is an outstanding guitar/Vocalist comfortable in all styles of music. Whether it’s the ‘Rat pack’ jazz of Sinatra or sweet ‘Nashville ‘classic country, Bob’s easy laid back style compliments any venue and any occasion.

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Description

Bob Gessey is an outstanding guitar/piano Vocalist comfortable in all styles of music. Bob’s easy laid back style slips between genre’s and compliments any venue and any occasion.
On Piano, Bob is perfect for restaurants, birthdays wedding anniversaries and other functions, With an excellent voice, Bob delivers a fantastic interpretation of classic songs from soft rock to Country, Jazz standards to Motown, Reggae and right up to today's artists.  
On Guitar, Bob engages any crowd with singalong acoustic classics and delivers a feel good, foot tapping, singalong experience. Requests ... are always taken to make the sessions even more memorable
Bob has developed a couple of bespoke shows :
‘One Night in Nashville’
combines Piano and guitar to produce a ‘yihaw’! night of classic country from Hank Williams to Glen Campbell Johnny cash and the Eagles
‘On the keys ‘ features piano based songs from the likes of Billy Joel - Elton John - Stevie wonder- John legend and Ray Charles.

Set-List

The Catalogue is continually updated but includes
Beatles,
Beach boys .
Elton John
James taylor
60's artists
70's artists
80's artists
Happy
31 Since you’ve been gone
32 New England
33 Dancing queen
34 Amazed
35 Sherry
36 Always a woman to me
37 Getting Better / whiskey in the jar
38 Walk on by / San Jose
39 Life on mars
40 New York new York
41 Fernando
42 Rikki
43 Ido ido ido
44 Greased lightening
45 Make me smile
46 It aint me babe
47 Bad moon rising
48 Dark end of the street
49 September
50 Have a nice day
51 It’s all about you
52 ... There she goes
53 Why does it always rain on me
54 Roll to me
55 Wish you were here

Biography

Bob is the front man and driving force behind the UK Country and Americana band 'Knoxville Highway' (www.knoxvillehighway.co.uk) Hi performances solo or with the band are always geared towards the client, the venue and the occasion. A truly remarkable artist who uses his experience , musical knowledge and humor to create the the best atmosphere

Reviews (5 Reviews)

Bob Gessey - Pianist / Singer - Birmingham, West Midlands Event Location: Audley Court Newport ( Combat Stress - facility) Event Type: Music session 25th December 2018

Bob was very interactive, Had a good range of songs and made everyone feel comfortable so the audience were able to participate. Bob was a really easy going and entertaining performer with a great rapport with the audience. (10 / 10) Lisa Charlton

Reviewed by: Lisa Charlton

Bob Gessey - Pianist / Singer - Birmingham, West Midlands Event Location: Yoxall Village Hall Staffordshire Event Type: 70th Birthday party 23rd December 2018

What a fabulous find. Bob made the party complete with his music. We sang and danced and had the most wonderful time. We can thoroughly recommend Bob. Thank you. Kind Regards, Bev (10 / 10)

Reviewed by: Bev Martin

Bob Gessey - Pianist / Singer - Birmingham, West Midlands Event Location: Sun Inn Clun Shropshire Event Type: Monthly Music Nights 22nd December 2018

Bob has played for me at my old pub in Yarpole (the Bell) and now here at Clun. They love country out here and lots of sing alongs so Bob really fits the bill - he’s here every month - excellent and great rapport with the crowd (10 / 10) Barrie Richards

Reviewed by: Barrie Richards

Experience

Numerous social and country Clubs, Golf clubs Restaurant work.
Country Music festivals ( C2C festival at the 02 London
Corporate occasions Venues

Previous Clients

BUPA
Brean Sands Holiday parks
Americana Country Music festival
Sky TV appearances ( Smith and Rogers Country)
BBC Radio Gloucester
Radio WM
Holland America Cruise Lines

Suitable for

Bar / Bat Mitzvah Birthday Party (Adult) Casinos Charity / Fundraising Event Christening Christmas Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Community Event Concerts / Tours Corporate Event Cruise Ships Dinner Party Festival / Outdoor Event Funeral/Memorial Service Grand Opening Party Halloween Party Holiday / Theme Parks Hotel Event New Year's Eve Party Nursing / Care Home Event Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Retirement Party Session Work Social Club Theaters / Stage Trade Show / Exhibitions University / College Event