Professional UK singer-songwriter and one-man-band in Switzerland. Weddings, parties, events, bars.

Dan Ward (UK/CH) - Singer-Songwriter and One-Man-Band, with 150 covers

Agenda available - many dates available
45 Verified Bookings

What we offer

Everyone deserves great music! That is my motto. I am a professional singer-songwriter and one-man-band from the UK, now living in Switzerland, and I specialise in matching my music to the particular venue and audience.

I have made 5 CDs of my own songs, and I also play over 150 cover songs, from 1960s to 1990s to today, including rock, pop, folk, country, blues and electro songs. I thus have a very wide range of songs to select from, for your event.

In addition to singing and playing guitar, I also use a loop machine, foot tambourine and stompbox, to create a full band sound, including percussion, solos, backing vocals and bass guitar. I am thus a real one-man-band, able to play all types of events, from large festivals to small bars and restaurants, and all events in between, including weddings birthdays and company celebrations.

Radio RaBe, Bern, described my latest album Better Beats as "The best yet! Deeper, richer, elegant and easy on the ears".

Marion Rohrer, Eggenwil, wrote: "Having Dan play at my party made the evening all the more special. He created a great atmosphere and people loved him. He was also very easy going when choosing the songs together in advance and about the arrangements on site. He ended up playing outside the forest house under the sky which was amazing."

Langenthal Street Festival wrote: "Dan enriches our Street Festival every year. He is well organised, highly professional and easy to work with. He is also an appreciative musician, and a charming person."

Tony McArthur, McArthurs Pubs Thun/Lenzburg wrote: "Whenever Dan plays in either of our pubs, we know we are guaranteed a great night. He has a fantastic selection of songs which he plays brilliantly, he is very customer friendly and people love him. He creates an atmosphere which not all artists are able to do. Simply put, a 5-star review from me."

Covers I play include songs by: Johnny Cash, Oasis, Iggy Pop, Avicii, George Ezra, Bob Marley, Pink Floyd, Paolo Nutini, Mr Probz, Paul Simon, Vance Joy, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Eddie Vedder, Jack Johnson, U2, Elvis and many more!

Prices
from 500 to 880 CHF
Cancellation policy:
Moderate

Type of events
  • Corporate Event
  • Wedding
  • Party / Birthday
  • Festival / Seasonal Event

Line Up Configurations
In addition to singing and playing guitar, I also use a loop machine, stompbox and foot tambourine to create a full band sound, whilst only needing a small amount of space. This includes backing vocals, bass guitar, solos and beats.

Starting point:
Bern (CH) We travel up to: 300 km

Spoken languages:
German, English, French

Available
  • Lights system
  • We have our own sound system up to 200 people

Set Up
I need just two square metres of space, a power supply, and protection from the weather (in case of playing outside). I bring the rest - sound system, instruments and great music!

Video of performances

Setlist Set List

I have a large repertoire, including 50 of my own songs, and over 120 cover songs. These include folk, rock, country, blues, electro and pop songs spanning five decades, including songs by: Avicii, Babybird, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Bruce Springstein, Chuck Berry, Dean Martin, Dick Burnett, Donovan, Eagle-Eye Cherry, Ed Sheeran, Eddie Vedder, Elvis Presley, Everlast, Frank Sinatra, Gene Autry, George Ezra, Green Day, Iggy Pop, Jack Johnson, Jake Bugg, Jason Mraz, John Lennon, Johnny Cash, Kings of Leon, Led Zeppelin, Linkin Park, Lost Frequencies, Michael Buble, Mc Hammer, Mr Probz, Neil Young, Mumford & Sons, Nirvana, Oasis, Paul Simon, Paulo Nutini, Pearl Jam, Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Reamonn, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ritchie Valens, Robert Francis, Rodriguez, Steelers Wheel, The 5, 6, 7, 8s, The Beatles, The Black Keys, The Clash, The Cure, The Doors, The Eels, The Jam, The Killers, The Kinks, The Pixies, The Pogues, The Rolling Stones, The Roots, The White Stripes, Tom Petty, U2, Van Morrison, Van Joy, Wheatus and Willie Nelson. I also play many Christmas songs.

References / Experience

Langenthal Street Festival, AlbaniFest/Hotel Krone (Winterthur), Solothurn Street Food Festival, Hotel Schweizerhof (Luzern), LUZ Seebistro (Luzern), Shamrock Pun (Luzern), Matte Brennerei (Bern), Piazza Bar (Bern), Wurst & Moritz (Bern), Prima Luna (Bern), Marta Bar (Bern), Gallus Pub (St. Gallen), Hotel Spine/Espresso Bar (Grindelwald), Avocado Bar (Grindelwald), Eiger Hotel (Grindelwald), Eiger-Guesthouse (Mürren), Sina's Pub (Wengen), McArthurs Pubs (Thun & Lenzburg), ZETCOM (Bern) - Christmas Party, plus - many weddings & private parties.

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+41 (0)71 588 03 03 or write me an email
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