Tom Deighton is available for hire as a background music guitarist within 20 miles of Derby city centre. This may be most appropriate for corporate events or small parties. Music is played with a loop pedal, building up layers of guitar loops to recreate recognisable songs. Perfect for relaxed and sociable formats.

£50 per 45 minutes of playing. (Setup and packup time is not billed.)

Typical examples:

(A) 45 minutes of guitar playing as people arrive at a corporate dinner. Rate: 45 minutes of playing = £50.

(B) 2× 45 minute sets of background music at a private party. Rate: 90 minutes of playing = £100.

Typical setup time for individual hire is 15 minutes, packup 10 minutes. Setup and packup are not billed.

A singer and couple of guitars! With singing, this act works well in a pub, party or acoustic festival stage. Booking through Tom Deighton Music guarantees Tom as a guitarist, the singer may vary depending on style of event and availability. Typical artists that Tom works with include Joe Petty (The Roster) and Charlie King.

Rate dependant on length of set and type of event.

The Roster is a four-piece indie/rock band based in Derby, UK, consisting of four members including Tom on lead guitar. Active since 2019, they perform a mix of original music and covers, appearing at festivals such as YNOT and a variety of venues across Derby, Nottingham and London.

Rock/blues/funk/soul band available for private hire, pubs, festivals & other gigs.

@therosterband on Instagram & Facebook