Java - A Surrey and Hampshire based acoustic duo

Java are an acoustic duo with a distinctive twist, featuring vocalist Jules Manning and guitarist Jim Kelleher. Both are seasoned professional musicians with many years experience on the live music circuit. Together, they perform a wide selection of well known, classic and contemporary songs, using innovative loop pedals and live percussion to create a surprisingly full sound.

Their unique approach to performing makes them not only entertaining to listen to but also intriguing to watch, and they deliver this with a real sense of humour and fun. First they use the loop station to lay down backing live as the audience watches, then they seamlessly layer their own performances on top often adding yet more layers as the song progresses. Half the fun for the audience is in trying to guess the song while the loop is being set then seeing whether you're right.

The simplicity of their set up means they are versatile and equally at home playing gentle background dinner music or upbeat lively parties. Java regularly perform at bars, restaurants, corporate events, private parties and weddings and are available for bookings.

Example set list:

  • Black Horse And Cherry Tree – K T Tunstall
  • Dont Know Why – Norah Jones
  • Walking On The Moon – The Police
  • The Time Is Now - Moloko
  • The Chain - Fleetwood Mac
  • Here Comes The Rain Again - Eurythmics
  • Last Request – Paulo Nutini
  • Favourite Mistake – Sheryl Crow
  • Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol
  • Superstition – Stevie Wonder
  • Heart Of Glass - Blondie
  • The Chain – Fleetwood Mac
  • Stuck In The Middle – Steelers Wheel
  • Viva La Vida – Coldplay
  • Light My Fire – The Doors
  • Lady Marmalade – La Belle
  • Babylon – David Gray
  • Unchain My Heart – Joe Cocker
  • Aint No Sunshine – Bill Withers
  • Perfect – Fairground Attraction
  • Heard It On The Grapevine – Marvin Gaye
  • Summertime - Jazz Standard (Gershwin)



Pricing
Prices vary according to location, length of sets, time required to set up etc. But as a minimum price guide: Week night £150 Weekend night £200 (for example this would be for a local gig, 2 x 45min sets, finishing before midnight)