The Pep Talks

A big hit at weddings and events across the UK and France, The Pep Talks have been gigging professionally for the last 10 years. From lively party songs from across the decades to chilled acoustic sets and Jazz, The Pep Talks work closely with each and every client to create bespoke setlists guaranteed to create an unforgettable experience.

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Set List / Repertoire

50s/60s
Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
Twist and Shout - The Beatles
Twisting The Night Away - Sam Cooke
You Send Me - Sam Cooke
Cupid - Sam Cooke
Bring it On Home To Me - Sam Cooke
Reet Petit - Jackie Wilson
Your love(higher and higher) - Jackie Wilson
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow - The Shirells
Be My Baby - The Ronnettes
Baby Love - The Supremes
You Can’t Hurry Love - The Supremes
Hit The Road Jack - Ray Charles
That’s It, I Quit - Sam Cooke
Something’s Got a Hold On Me - Etta James
At Last - Etta James
Stand By Me - Ben E King
Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder
I Feel Good - James Brown
Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations
Runaway - Del Shannon
Cry To Me - Solomon Burke
House of The Rising Sun - The Animals
Lawdy Miss Clawdy - Elvis
From Me To You - The Beatles
I Count The Tears - The Drifters
Summertime Blues - Eddie Cochran
Tutti Fruiti - Little Richard
Dream Lover - Bobby Darin
Don't Worry, Be Happy - Bobby McFerrin
Son Of a Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield
My Guy - Mary Wells
Tracks of My Tears - Smokie Robinson
I'd Rather Go Blind - Etta James
Under The Boardwalk - The Drifters
Sunny Afternoon - The Kinks
Tears Of a Clown - Smokie Robinson
Nothing Can Change This Love - Sam Cooke
Stop! In The Name Of Love - The Supremes
Wonderful World - Sam Cooke
I Say a Little Prayer - Aretha Franklin
Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin
With a Girl Like You - The Troggs
Rescue Me - Fontella Bass
Oh Darlin' - The Beatles

70s/80s
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
Dancing In The Dark - Bruce Springsteen
Karma Chameleon - Culture Club
Bad Moon Rising - Creedence Clearwater Revival
Walking on Sunshine - Katrina and the Waves
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Cindy Lauper
I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston
A Little Respect - Erasure
Proud Mary - Tina Turner
Songbird - Fleetwood Mac
Tainted Love - Softcell (Imelda May version)
I Want To Break Free - Queen
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Jolene - Dolly Parton
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond

Jazz, Swing and Postmodern Jukebox
Moon River - Audrey Hepburn
We’ll Meet Again - Vera Lynn
Cheek To Cheek - Ella Fitzgerald
Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra
Blue Moon - Nina Simon
La Vie En Rose - Louis Armstrong
Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
Smile - Nat King Cole
Sway - Dean Martin
Bare Necessities - Disney Jungle Book
I Wanna Be Like You - Disney Jungle Book
Que Sera Sera - Doris Day
Dream a Little Dream
That Man - Caro Emerald
Liquid Lunch - Caro Emerald
Big Bad Handsome Man - Imelda May
Just One Dance - Caro Emerald
Completely - Caro Emerald
All About That Bass - PMJ
Seven Nation Army - PMJ
All Of Me - PMJ
Lovefool - PMJ
Creep - PMJ
Don’t Speak - PMJ
Careless Whisper - PMJ

Pop Music
Crazy - Gnarles Barkley
Mercy - Duffy
You Know I’m No Good - Amy Winehouse
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
Rehab - Amy Winehouse
Back To Black - Amy Winehouse
Love Is a Losing Game - Amy Winehouse
Midnight Sky - Miley Cyrus
Anyone - Just Bieber
Dance Monkey - Tones and I
Forget You - Ce Lo Green
Never Forget You - The Noisettes
What’s Up - 4 Non Blones
Don’t Know Why - Norah Jones
10 out of 10 - Paolo Nutini
Pack Up - Eliza Doolittle
Put Your Records On - Corine Bailey Rae
Shivers - Ed Sheeran
Kiss Me - Sixpence Non the richer
I Try - Macy Gray
Torn - Natalie Imbruglia
Upside Down - Paloma Faith
Sweet About Me - Gabrielle Cilmi
Rise Up - Andra Day
Don’t Look Back In Anger - Oasis
I’m Yours - Jason Mraz
Little Talks - Of Monsters and Men
Riptide - Vance Joy
Dakota - Stereophonics

Acoustic Wedding Music
The one - Kodaline
Yours - Ella Henderson
I get To Love You - Ruelle
Your Song - Elton John
To Know Him Is To Love Him - The Teddy Bears
Love Me Tender - Elvis
Can’t Help Falling In Love - Elvis
Iris - The Goo Goo Dolls
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
How Long Will I Love You - Ellie Goulding
Joker and The Queen - Ed Sheeran/Taylor Swift
Someone You Loved - Lewis Capaldi
You Are The Reason - Calum Scott
Shallow - Lady GaGa
Always Remember Us This Way - Lady GaGa
If I Aint Got You - Alicia Keys
Make You Feel My Love - Adele
Afterglow - Ed Sheeran
Lover - Taylor Swift
Killing me Softly - Roberta Flack
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You - Franki Valli
Unchained Melody - The Righteous Brothers
Every Little Breath I Take - Gene Pitney
Ave Maria - Beyonce
You Are My Sunshine
All Of Me - John Legend
A Thousand Years - Christine Perri
Wind Beneath My Wings - Bette Midler
With Or Without You - U2
Nine Million Bicycles - Katie Melua
Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder

Reggae and Ska
Good Thing Going - Sugar Minott
Three Little Birds - Bob Marley
It This Love - Bob Marley
One Love - Bob Marley
Sweet Sensation - The Melodians
Wonderful World, Beautiful People - Jimmy Cliff
Everything I own - Ken Boothe
Hurt So Good - Susan Cadogan
Red Red Wine - UB40
Let Your Yeah be Yeah - The Pioneers
To Love Somebody - Jimmy Somerville
Brown Eyed Girl - Reel Big Fish
Set Fire To The Rain - Reggae version - Adele
Bring it On Home To Me - Reggae Version - Same Cooke
Enjoy Yourself - Prince Buster
Cupid - Amy Winehouse
The Harder They Come - Jimmy Cliff
Taller Than You Are - The Dualers
Hey Little Rich Girl - Amy Winehouse
Red Light - The Dualers
Monkey Man - Amy Winehouse
Don’t Stay Out Late - The Dualers
You Can Get it If You Really Want It - Desmond Decker
Our Day Will Come - Amy Winehouse
My Boy Lollipop - Millie Small
You’re Wondering Now - Amy Wine house
I’d Love You to Want Me - John Holt

Full Biography

The Pep Talks are a husband and wife duo from Nottingham, they have been gigging professionally together for the last 10 years, regularly performing at weddings and events across the UK and France.

The pair can perform with a combination of acoustic guitar, electric guitar and professional backing tracks to create a lively, full band sound or they can keep it chilled with striped back acoustic sets.

The Pep Talks always go above and beyond to ensure the highest levels of professionalism are upheld from the moment they are booked. They communicate efficiently with all their clients building bespoke set lists and arranging the finer details for every event.

The Pep Talks cover an expansive and constantly growing repertoire of music spanning the decades and genres. Lead singer Joanne recently performed with World renowned act - The Postmodern Jukebox at Rock City, Nottingham. She also has a record deal with Frtyfve records, working alongside Paolo Nutini's manager, co-writer and producer.

Joanne is a powerhouse vocalist with an impressive range and unique tone, James is an exceptionally talented guitarist and vocalist, together they make for an unforgettable musical experience.

The Pep Talks truly bring the wow factor to any event!

Lineup

Default lineup: 2 members

Duo: Female Vocalist and Ukulele player, Male Vocalist and Guitarist.

Performance Times

2 x 45 minutes sets


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Price from £523 + travel from Nottinghamshire

Based on 2 members performing 2 x 45 minutes sets

  • East Midlands From £523
  • West Midlands From £673
  • Republic of Ireland From £684
  • Wales From £689
  • South East From £690
  • North West From £694
  • East of England From £700
  • South West From £700
  • Yorkshire and the Humber From £710
  • North East From £758
  • Scotland From £823
  • Northern Ireland From £931

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10 Customer Reviews

Performance quality: 5 stars
Sound quality: 5 stars
Behaviour: 5 stars
Communication: 5 stars
Audience engagement: 5 stars
Value for money: 5 stars
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Beautiful voices!

5 stars - The Pep Talks are Highly Recommended
booked The Pep Talks for their event February 2023

“Both Joanne and James have great voices, it's so good to hear them sing together. We booked them to perform at our restaurant for Valentine's day and they set the mood perfectly. Their on stage chemistry shines through and sets the tone of the evening and guests love listening to them. We have them here every year and wouldn't even consider booking another act to serenade our diners for Valentine's day!”


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5 stars - The Pep Talks are Highly Recommended
booked The Pep Talks for their event February 2023

“Jo and James have regulalry performed at various venues I have managed over the years. They do themed nights of Motown and Soul or Reggae and Ska and cover all other genres so there's always something for everyone. They are top of my list when people ask me for recommendations. They always draw in a good crowd of people and know how to get the party started!”


Love Jo's voice!

5 stars - The Pep Talks are Highly Recommended
booked The Pep Talks for their event January 2023

“Jo performed at my engagement party this year. She was fabulous and really impressed us all with her voice and choice of songs. We'd only heard her sing online before booking and was pleasantly surprised when she turned up and was even better live! She's perfect for any occasion!”


Scotland Motown night

5 stars - The Pep Talks are Highly Recommended
booked The Pep Talks for their event

“We booked James and Jo for a Motown night in Dumfries and they were just incredible. Got everyone up dancing and singing along with them. They were so good, we've rebooked them for this year!”


Funeral

5 stars - The Pep Talks are Highly Recommended
booked The Pep Talks for their event

“I booked Jo and James for my dad's wake and they were fantastic. They performed 2 sets and played DJ music. They made a lovely atmosphere and played some of my dad's favourite songs for us to sing along with. It was a hard day but their music helped to keep everyone in good spirits.”

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