About us

Our Passion

Bare Bones Acoustic Duo came to life in 2018, built on over 20 years of gigging and band experience between us. Our shared passion for acoustic song reproduction and delivering an exceptional performance truly sets us apart.

We regularly take to the stage at venues across the South East, including 'The Botanist' chain of pubs in Marlow, Reading, Bath and Bournemoth.

We are also available for private hire at weddings, parties and corporste events.

No matter the venue, our acoustic sets can be customized to provide either mellow background music or amped up to get everyone on their feet and dancing.

Upcoming Gigs

Our Music

Our Bare Bones stripped back acoustic repertoire covers a huge range of popular artists including Oasis, One Republic, Bryan Adams, Taylor Swift, Take That, Cold Play , Queen, Bruno Mars , Duran Duran, The Weeknd and many more...

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Our Sound

We take immense pride in delivering an unparalleled acoustic sound experience. Our music features a harmonious blend of warm, resonant acoustic guitars and meticulously balanced harmonic vocals.

This rich soundscape is projected through an industry-standard PA sound system, ensuring an exceptional auditory experience, whether performed indoors or outdoors.

Our attention to detail guarantees that every note, chord, and vocal harmony is conveyed with the utmost clarity and quality, providing our audience with a truly immersive and memorable musical journey.

Testimonials

"best live duo "

"Very professional and versatile"

The Botanist Bournemouth

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“First time at The Botanist and honestly, these guys are awsome and made the night unforgettable.

You can tell straight away how in sync they are.. the way they trade guitar parts and lock in those harmonies is unreal.

They had the whole place buzzing with everything from Oasis to Bryan Adams to proper sing-along classics. Perfect for the mixed crowd, too.

They don’t just play songs, they own them.

Best live duo I’ve seen in years.”

Sophie Andrews, Poole

"Very professional and versatile"

The Botanist Bath

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“We’ve been lucky enough to catch Shaun and Grahame, aka Bare Bones a few times at the Botanist in Bath, and every single time they raise the bar.

They’re not just great guitarists, they’ve got a great stage presence and audience engagement that makes you feel like you’re part of it.

Their setlist is huge and they somehow manage to keep both the younger crowd happy and still throw in the classics us oldies want to hear.

They never disappoint, and Bath loves them!”

Mark Davies, Frome

"Full of energy"

"Amazing chemistry"

The Botanist Marlow

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“I wasn’t expecting much when I wandered into The Botanist for the first time, but wow ... these guys absolutely blew me away.

Charismatic, full of energy, and they know exactly how to work a room.

The mix of songs they pull out is ridiculous ... you think you’ve heard all the good ones, and then they hit you with another anthem.

By the end of the night, the whole bar was singing along. They made a casual night out feel like a proper event. Outstanding.”

Emily Clarke, High Wycombe

"Amazing chemistry"

The Botanist Reading

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“Bare Bones are one of those acts that turn a good night into a great one. Their chemistry on stage is amazing .

Every strum, every harmony, completely locked in.

They’ve clearly got a massive repertoire, and they know exactly what to play to keep everyone entertained. We’d seen them once before and had to come back, and once again, they were sensational.

You’ll leave hoarse from singing along, guaranteed.”

David Thompson, Wokingham