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Stoke-on-Trent · Newcastle-under-Lyme · Cheshire

LiveAcoustic

One voice, one guitar — covers & originals that fill a room.

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The act

Just a voice,
a guitar, and a room
that fills up.

I'm Sam — a solo acoustic singer and guitarist from the Potteries. Years of gigs have taught me the only thing that matters: reading a room. Songs everyone knows every word to, a few of my own, and the sense to know when to lift a crowd and when to let it breathe.

Pubs, clubs, festivals, parties, weddings — if it needs live music that actually lands, that's the job.

Solo acoustic Own PA & lights PAT-tested & insured Covers Staffs & Cheshire
Sam Hackney performing live on an outdoor stage
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See & hear him

Watch him play

The quickest way to know if I'm right for your night. A few clips from real gigs — full sets and more up on the socials.

Live Tap for sound
On stage Tap for sound
On the circuit Tap for sound

Tap any clip to hear Sam play — plenty more up on the socials.

The diary

Catch me live

Where I'll be next. Come and say hello — and if your date's still free, grab it before someone else does.

02Aug

The Crown

Newcastle-under-Lyme

Pub · Free entry
09Aug

Trentham Gardens Summer Fair

Stoke-on-Trent

Festival
16Aug

Private wedding

Keele

Wedding
23Aug

Golden Hill Club

Tunstall

Club
06Sep

The Bull's Head

Stone

Pub · Free entry
What I play

Book me for the night

Same voice and guitar, tuned to the room. Pick your kind of event — every one comes with its own quick enquiry.

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Pubs & Bars

A proper Friday-night set — singalongs, requests, the lot. I'll keep the room full right up to last orders.

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Clubs

Working men's and social clubs. I know the circuit, bring my own PA, turn up early and play to the crowd in front of me.

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Festivals & Events

Outdoor stages, community days, town events. Big, warm sound from one bloke and a guitar.

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Private Parties

Birthdays, anniversaries, garden parties. Your night, your playlist, the first singalong of the summer.

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Weddings

From the ceremony to the first dance — I'll learn your song and make the whole day sound like you.

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Something else?

Corporate do, charity night, an idea I've not listed? Tell me what you've got in mind.

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Build your night

Pick the songs, I'll play them

Choose an artist, tick the ones you want to hear, and add them to your enquiry — I'll build the night around them. Hundreds more where these came from, and I'll learn one special song just for you.

Mix a few artists — tick as many as you like.

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    Nothing picked yet — go tick some tunes.

    A taste of the set — full list on request.

    Word of mouth

    What they say

    ★★★★★

    "Had the whole beer garden singing by the second song. We booked him again before he'd even finished."

    The Crown · Pub, Newcastle-under-Lyme
    ★★★★★

    "Learned our first dance and absolutely nailed it. Our guests are still talking about him."

    Katie & Rob · Wedding, Stoke-on-Trent
    ★★★★★

    "Turned up early, sorted his own sound and read the room perfectly all night. Faultless."

    Golden Hill Club · Social club, Stoke-on-Trent
    How it works

    Everything's sorted

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    Two 45-minute setsFlexible timings — background or full-on, your call.
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    Professional PA & lightingI bring and run my own rig. You bring the crowd.
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    PAT-tested & fully insuredPublic liability cover and tested gear — venues love it.
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    One song learned freeA first dance or a favourite — learned just for your event.
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    Set tailored to your crowdTell me the vibe and I'll build the night around it.
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    Travel across the regionStaffordshire, Cheshire & Shropshire as standard.
    Good to know

    Questions, answered

    Do you bring your own equipment?

    Yes — full professional PA and lighting, all PAT-tested and covered by public liability insurance. All you need is a bit of space and a plug.

    How far do you travel?

    Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme and across North Staffordshire as standard, and out into Cheshire, Shropshire and Derbyshire. Further afield by arrangement — just ask.

    Can you learn a specific song?

    Absolutely. One special request — a first dance, a favourite, something meaningful — learned free for your event. More by arrangement.

    How much do you cost?

    It depends on the date, location and how long you'd like me to play, so I quote each event individually. Send a quick enquiry with your details and I'll come straight back with a price.

    How do I check my date?

    Use the form below or message me on WhatsApp — I usually reply within a few hours. Popular dates go early, so it's worth getting in touch sooner rather than later.

    Let's do it

    Check my availability

    Tell me a little about your event and I'll confirm whether I'm free and send a price. No obligation, no hard sell.

    Usually replies within a few hours

    Or call & text 07492 060540 · email hello@samhackneymusic.co.uk

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