John Hutchison - Bacup, Lancashire

An experienced professional vocalist with over 20 years experience in live and studio performance, vocal technique, stagecraft and coaching ability.  He has, in recent years, been working as a professional solo artiste and vocal coach, performing a selection of  Pop, Classical and Jazz repertoires.

•  20 years experience of performance at weddings and private parties and corporate events
• Performed for large Corporate customers such as BAe, Unilever, Avis and Toyota
• Extensive live performance experience and knowledge
• Extensive recording/studio vocal experience
• Significant experience in coaching & mentoring

John has worked in a variety of studios across the UK as a backing vocalist/ studio percussionist, most notably Whitfield studios London 1992 – 99 part-time and Ca-Va studios Glasgow 1983-92. During this time he backed/accompanied such artistes as: Wet, Wet, Wet , Hue & Cry, Del Amitri, Fiction Factory - (song writing credits) Kelly Marie, Strawberry Switchblade and played in front of 20,000 people at Ibrox stadium Glasgow on the supporting bill for Rod Stewart.

 

Key Experience Vocals

Lead Work (Live/Studio) 

Backing Vocals Live Studio

Ad Libbing 

Harmonies

Vocal Acapella Arrangements 

Vocal Improvisation 

Session Work

 

Key Experience Percussion/Drums

Congas, Bongos, Timbales, Full Acoustic Kit (left handed!) Electronic Kit (left Handed!) and a variety of other hand percussion instruments

 

Musical Genres

Experienced in all commercial music genres such as:  Pop/Soul/Funk/Jazz/Acoustic/Musical Theatre/Blues

  

Equipment 

SM58 Beta Wireless Microphone 

Professional PA System (12 channel Yamaha Desk/ Powered Mackie Speakers using Gigaport AG USB 8 channel soundcard  through Toshiba Satellite PRO laptop PC

Professional Lighting rig

LP Special Edition N. Cohen Latin American Congas

LP Bongo’s

Roland Electronic Drum Kit

Yamaha PSR 1100 Keyboard

 

Full Public Liability Insurance

 

CRB checked and holding valid certificate

 

 

 

 

 Testimonials

"Thanks for ensuring our showcase went down a storm. You turned our dancers into singing stars and we couldn't have done it without you." Shiela - Alpine Dance studios

 Session Fee: £25 per session in a home studio