The night the party didn't stop At my own wedding at Berkeley Castle, the band called me the night before to let us know that their singer was too ill to perform. So I stepped up and sang with the band... at my own wedding! I'm sharing this because I'm genuinely happiest when the music keeps people on their feet, whatever it takes to get there. Who I am I'm Leo Live, a live singer and multi-instrumentalist based in the Cotswolds. I can perform solo as a one-man band with a huge, upbeat set of rock, pop, Motown and dance crowd-pleasers, or bring in a full band for a bigger sound. Either way, you get a proper PA system and lighting rig as standard, full Public Liability Insurance, and a performer who's done this enough times to read a room and adapt on the fly. As a regular on the county's theatre and festival circuits, I also work regularly with a trusted network of other musicians, so if you want a bigger band, a different genre, or specific instrumentation, I can tailor the line-up around you rather than the other way round. What it's like working with me Every couple gets a proper video call before anything else - not a form to fill in, an actual conversation about your day, your music taste, and the moments that matter most to you. From there, I build a set that's genuinely yours, not a fixed playlist with your names stuck on top. For solo work, I don't need a live soundcheck either (I know my own sound levels by heart), so you won't have a band clattering through a soundcheck in the background while you're trying to enjoy your drinks reception or speeches. I can cover your whole day, from acoustic background music during the champagne reception, a live first dance where I can learn your song specifically for that moment, the father-daughter dance, and a full evening set that fills the dancefloor and keeps it full. I also cover DJ and MC duties between live sets, so you don't need to book that separately - one less supplier to coordinate on the day. Beyond the wedding set Outside weddings, I front The Bowie Band (an 8-piece David Bowie tribute) and Sweatband (an 80s anthems band endorsed by Radio 2's Vernon Kay - see the video) - so if a straight-up anthemic 80s party, 90s party, or Bowie tribute set is more your vibe for the evening do, that's on the table too. I also run Country Hoedown nights with live line-dancing instruction led by my wife, 'The Texas Cowgirl', who is originally from Texas, if that fits your theme. I'm also the founder of tuneriver.com , where couples can commission a completely original, personalised song - a lovely option for a first dance, a surprise for your partner, or a gift for parents on the day. Careful though - this always brings the happy tears (see the videos for more). Next step The best way to start is a quick video call so we can talk through your day and what you're picturing – then I'll put together a plan that's actually built around your wedding, not a generic package. SERVICES OFFERED Live performance Solo performance – the "one-man band" option (vocals, guitar, backing operated via bluetooth foot-pedals, full PA & lights) Full band performance, with a line-up tailored to you via my network of professional musicians Ceremony music Champagne/drinks reception - acoustic duo or solo background music Wedding breakfast background music Evening party set – dancefloor-filling rock & pop Country music and line-dancing with The Texas Cowgirl (no prior experience necessary) - husband/wife team. Signature moments Live first dance – I learn your chosen song from scratch and perform it live, in the moment Father-daughter / parent dance, performed live "Singing waiter" surprise act – see the FAQ below for how this works! Keeping the day running DJ & MC services between live sets and during intervals, so you don't need a separate DJ booking Full band arrives 2 hours ahead to set up; solo set-ups take 1.5 hours – either way, I fit around your venue's timings Something different for the evening 80s anthems set with Sweatband David Bowie tribute with The Bowie Band (can include costume changes and kabuki) Country & line-dancing hoedown with my wife, "The Texas Cowgirl" Beyond the day itself Personalised, custom-written song via tuneriver.com
