Backroads
About Backroads
With a wealth of experience under their belts, Backroads bring professionalism and class to every event.
Backroads have spent many years perfecting their act, performing together at prestigious venues across the UK, as well as individually at venues and events that include Glastonbury Festival, Shepherds Bush Empire and Stamford Bridge.
Based in the North West, this acoustic duo combine the very best of classic pop, soul and contemporary music, with a dash of jazz, reggae or Christmas music when called upon. The duo are happy to work with your preferences creating a bespoke playlist for your wedding, corporate or private event.
With soulful vocals backed up by faultless rhythm guitar, Backroads promise to deliver a memorable performance at every occasion.
Repertoire
Soul/Motown/Funk
Cry To Me - Solomon Burke
I Feel Good – James Brown
Hit The Road Jack – Ray Charles
Do You Love Me? – The Contours
Having A Party - Sam Cooke
Respect – Aretha Franklin
How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You – Marvin Gaye
I Heard It Through The Grapevine – Marvin Gaye
Lets Get in On – Marvin Gaye
Take Me To The River - Al Green
The Way You Make Me Feel – Michael Jackson
Blame It On The Boogie – Jackson 5
I Want You Back – Jackson 5
At Last – Etta James
Rather Go Blind - Etta James
Stand By Me – B. E. King
Mustang Sally – Wilson Pickett
King Of The Swingers - Louis Prima/Jungle Book
Dreams To Remember - Otis Redding
Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay – Otis Redding
Son of A Preacher Man – Dusty Springfield
You Can’t Hurry Love – The Supremes
My Girl – The Temptations
Proud Mary – Tina Turner
Lovely Day – Bill Withers
I Wish – Stevie Wonder
Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
Master Blaster (Jammn') - Stevie Wonder
Signed Sealed Delivered – Stevie Wonder
Superstition – Stevie Wonder
Classic Pop
Come Together – The Beatles
Twist & Shout – The Beatles
Long Train Running - Doobie Brothers
Change The World – Eric Clapton
Lay Down Sally - Eric Clapton
Easy – The Commodores
December 1963 (Oh What A Night) – The Four Seasons
Hotel California – The Eagles
Faith - George Michael
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
Wonderwall - Oasis
9 to 5 – Dolly Parton
Jolene - Dolly Parton
Hound Dog – Elvis Presley
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
Simply The Best - Tina Turner
Dancing In The Moonlight - Thin Lizzy
Modern/Contemporary
Rolling In The Deep – Adele
Say You Won't Let Go - James Arthur
Let It Go - James Bay
Love Yourself – Justin Bieber & Ed Sheehan
Sorry - Justin Bieber
September Song - J P Cooper
Get Lucky - Daft Punk
American Boy – Estelle
We Are Young - Fun
How Long Will I Love You? – Ellie Goulding
Price Tag – Jessie J
Man In The Mirror - Michael Jackson
Ex’s & Oh’s – Elle King
Fly Away - Lenny Kravitz
All Of Me – John Legend
Ordinary People – John Legend
Ho Hey - The Lumineers
Locked Out of Heaven – Bruno Mars
Treasure – Bruno Mars
You Give Me Something – James Morrison
I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
Little Lion Man - Mumford & Sons
Cheerleader – OMI
Hey Ya! - OutKast
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
Shape of You - Ed Sheeran
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
Cheap Thrills - Sia
Dakota – Stereophonics
Super Duper Love - Joss Stone
Waterfalls - TLC
Back To Black – Amy Winehouse
Valerie – Amy Winehouse
Can’t Feel My Face – The Weekend
Ballads/Jazz
Over The Rainbow – Arlen & Harburg
Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
Like A Star – Corrine Bailey Rae
Songbird – Eva Cassidy
Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
To Make You Feel My Love – Bob Dylan (& Adele)
Natural Woman – Aretha Franklin
But Not For Me – George Gershwin
As Time Goes By – Herman Hupfeld
People Get Ready - The Impressions (& Eva Cassidy)
Don’t Know Why – Norah Jones
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? – Carol King
What Is This Thing Called Love – Cole Porter
Night and Day – Cole Porter
Can’t Help Falling In Love With You – Elvis Presley
I Can’t Make You Love Me – Bonnie Rait
Fly Me To The Moon – Frank Sinatra
Fire and Rain – James Taylor
Reggae
Jammin’ – Bob Marley
No Woman No Cry – Bob Marley
Three Little Birds - Bob Marley
Don’t Worry Be Happy – Bobby McFerrin
I Can See Clearly - Johnny Nash
Red Red Wine – UB40
Christmas
All I Want For Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas – Perry Como
Let It Snow
Rocking Around The Christmas Tree
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
White Christmas
Winter Wonderland