*90 minute show* Whether it's a pub, birthday party, private event, charity ball, wedding reception, acoustic festival... as background music or on the main stage, I invite you to listen, or sing along with me and my acoustic guitar to modern pop/country hits. Songs range from Dolly Parton, Ed Sheeran, The Cranberries, Taylor Swift, Lorde, Nickelback, Greenday, Blondie and more!
Acoustic music is the perfect accompaniment to your venue, bringing liveliness and creating a more intimate and relaxed atmosphere. I can provide my set list to your guests so they can choose what music they listen to and let me know of any special occasions such as birthdays so we can all sing Happy Birthday together. - Please get in touch and talk to me about how we can make your event extra special.
*additional 50p per mile travel expense, availability outside of Yorkshire dependent on performance timings and driving time.
-Song list-
-Acoustic Covers-
Nothing Breaks Like a Heart - Mark Ronson and Miley Cyrus
Jolene - Dolly Parton
How you remind me - Nickelback
Zombie - The Cranberries
The A team - Ed Sheeran
Royals - Lorde
Baby - Justin Bieber
September song - JP cooper
Let her go - Passenger
Riptide - Vance Joy
Little Lion Man - Mumford and Sons
Good Riddance (Time of your life) - Greenday
Ironic - Alanis Morissette
Country Roads - John Denver
Torn - Natalie Imbruglia
Shotgun - George Ezra
Heroes - Alesso ft. Tove lo
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
Hero - Enrique Iglesias
Sunday Girl - Blondie
The Wellerman - The Longest Johns
-Taylor Swift Acoustic Covers-
Stay stay stay - TS
We are never ever getting back together - TS
Tim McGraw - TS
Red - TS
Love Story - TS
Hey Stephen - TS
Dear John - TS
Mean - TS
Betty - TS
-Christmas/NYE-
Mistletoe - Justin Bieber
Feliz Navidad
Santa Clause is Coming to Town
Jingle Bells
Jinglebell Rock
Frosty the Snowman
Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer
Deck the Halls
We Three Kings
Auld Lang Syne
Reviews:
"It was a real treat to have Rachel play guitar and sing at my 70th birthday party. She has a beautiful voice and her guitar playing accompanies it perfectly. In advance, she enabled me to select songs that my guests would enjoy. She was very aware of her audience and made a fabulous atmosphere for the party. People greatly enjoyed her music and numerous guests remarked on how wonderful her performance was. She created a marvelous connection with everyone in the room from the two year old to the ninety three year old. I highly recommend Rachel." (Kay.F- March, 2025)
"Rachel Makena's solo acoustic set at HedFest 2024 was an absolute highlight. Her raw talent and passion were evident from the moment she stepped onto the stage. Her soulful voice, paired with her impeccable guitar skills, created a truly intimate and unforgettable experience.Each song was delivered with a heartfelt vulnerability that connected deeply with the audience. Makena's ability to convey emotion through her music was truly inspiring. Overall, Rachel Makena's set at HedFest 2024 was a standout. Her talent and stage presence are undeniable, and we can't wait to see what she achieves in the future.We really do hope to see you back in Hedon soon!" (Kim.G- Hedfest, 2024)