Blake Skinner
Blake Skinner is a highly demanded WAAPA (Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts) graduate from Perth, Western Australia.
In 2008, at twelve years old, he was accepted into the specialist band program at Mazenod College as a saxophonist, which took him on a tour of New York and New Orleans in 2010. Blake was then accepted into WAAPA in 2013 to study an Advanced Diploma of Contemporary Music as a vocalist, guitarist, bass guitarist and song-writer.
Blake created his own original music at WAAPA, as well as performing beside acclaimed Australian artists, Josh Pyke and Lisa Mitchell. In numerous bands, Blake has been a part of sold out shows at renowned Perth venues such as The Astor Theatre, Crown Casino and The Ellington Jazz Club, in addition to performing on Perth radio stations, 96FM and 94.5FM. In 2014, Blake and his WAAPA peers performed on live television for Western Australia’s ‘Telethon’ charity event, and in 2015 he travelled solo throughout Europe to busk and play at local venues.
Blake currently performs numerous weddings, private functions and public shows at popular Perth bars, restaurants and wineries. Here, he continues to impress audiences with iconic renditions of songs from timeless artists such as Paul Kelly, Cat Stevens, and The Eagles. Blake’s popular reputation is a result of his ability to accommodate for a wide range of crowds through his diverse song list, in addition to his passion and dedication as a vocalist and guitarist.
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Song List
Slow
City & Colour – Against the Grain
Coldplay – Yellow
Coldplay – Green Eyes
Coldplay – Ink
Coldplay – Don’t Panic
Tom Petty – Free Fallin’
Ronan Keating – When You Say Nothing at All
Rufus Wainwright – Hallelujah
John Lennon – Imagine
Louis Armstrong – What A Wonderful World
Hunters & Collectors – Throw Your Arms Around Me
John Mayer – Daughters
Cat Stevens – Father & Son
Cat Stevens – Moonshadow
Cat Stevens – Where Do the Children Play?
Red Gum – I Was Only 19
Pete Murray – Opportunity
Dean Martin – Everybody Loves Somebody Sometimes
Cyndi Lauper – True Colours
Crowded House – Better Be Home Soon
Crowded House – Four Seasons in One Day
Crowded House – Fall at Your Feet
James Taylor – You’ve Got a Friend
James Taylor – Fire & Rain
Elton John – Your Song
Don Mclean – Vincent
Don Mclean – Crying
Chris Isaak – Wicked Game
Paul Kelly – Your Lovin’ Is on My Mind
Paul Kelly – Down to My Soul
Paul Kelly – I’m on Your Side
Paul Kelly – They Thought I Was Asleep
Paul Kelly – If I Could Start Today Again
Paul Kelly – Life is Fine
Paul Kelly – Every Step of The Way
Andy Williams – Moon River
Elvis Presley – Love Me Tender
Fleetwood Mac – Landslide
Van Morrison – Crazy Love
George Harrison – Here Comes the Sun
Norah Jones – Don’t Know Why
Neil Young – Harvest Moon
Neil Young – One of These Days
Neil Young – This Old Guitar
Neil Young – My My, Hey Hey
Neil Young – Pocahontas
The Seekers – Five Hundred Miles
The Bee Gees – To Love Somebody
Warumpi Band – My Island Home
Bob Dylan – Don’t Think Twice It’s Alright
John Denver – Sunshine on My Shoulders
John Denver – Angels from Montgomery
John Denver – All of My Memories
Fisherman’s Friends – Widow Woman
Medium
Cat Stevens – Morning Has Broken
Cat Stevens – Wild World
Cat Stevens – Peace Train
The Beatles – Hey Jude
The Beatles – Yesterday
Hunters & Collectors – Holy Grail
Maroon 5 – Sunday Morning
Johnny Cash – Folsom Prison Blues
John Mayer – Waiting on The World to Change
Oasis – Wonderwall
Oasis – Champagne Supernova
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Under the Bridge
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Soul to Squeeze
Marvin Gaye – What’s Going On?
Counting Crows – Big Yellow Taxi
Xavier Rudd – Follow the Sun
Georgia Fair – Picture Frames
Bernard Fanning – Songbird
Boy & Bear – Break Down Slow
Matchbox 20 – 3am
Crowded House – Don’t Dream It’s Over
Jack Johnson – Taylor
Jack Johnson – Banana Pancakes
Jack Johnson – Better Together
Jack Johnson – Sitting, Waiting, Wishing
Jack Johnson – The Pina Colada Song
Jason Mraz – I’m Yours
Randy Newman – You’ve Got a Friend in Me
Bob Marley – Three Little Birds/One Love
Ball Park Music – Nice to Be Alive
The Eagles – New Kid in Town
The Eagles – Peaceful Easy Feeling
The Eagles – Best of Your Love
The Eagles – Tequila Sunrise
The Eagles – Hotel California
The Eagles – Take It Easy
Missy Higgins – Scar
Uncle Kracker – Follow Me
Fleetwood Mac – Rhiannon
Fleetwood Mac – Dreams
Fleetwood Mac – Say That You Love Me
Stevie Wonder – Isn’t She Lovely
Paul Kelly – From Little Things Big Things Grow
Paul Kelly – To Her Door
Paul Kelly – How to Make Gravy
Paul Kelly – Before Too Long
Paul Kelly – From St. Kilda to Kings Cross
Paul Kelly – The Magpies
Paul Kelly – Little Decisions
Paul Kelly – Little Aches and Pains
Paul Kelly – Careless
Ben Harper – Diamonds on The Inside
Bill Withers – Lovely Day
Bill Withers – Ain’t No Sunshine
Bobby McFerrin – Don’t Worry, Be Happy
Cyndi Lauper – Girls Just Want to Have Fun
Eric Hutchinson – Rock & Roll
The Temptations – My Girl
James Taylor – Handyman
James Taylor – How Sweet it is
The Seekers – I’ll Never Find Another You
John Denver – Country Roads
John Denver – Back Home Again
John Denver – City of New Orleans
John Denver – Farewell Andromeda
Neil Young – Comes a Time
Neil Young – Four Strong Winds
Neil Young – Heart of Gold
America – Sister Golden Hair
Hank Williams – Hey Good Lookin’
Hank Williams – Love Sick Blues
Roy Orbison – Blue Bayou
Ben Lee – Into the Dark
Fast
The Everly Brothers – Bye Bye Love
Ben Harper – Steal My Kisses
Hoodoo Gurus – What’s My Scene?
Violent Femmes – Blister in The Sun
The Kooks – Always Where I Need to Be
Don McLean – American Pie
Amy Winehouse – Valerie
Top Loader – Dancing in The Moonlight
Eagle Eye Cherry – Save Tonight
Martha Reeves & The Vendellas – Heat Wave
Van Morrison – Brown Eyed Girl
Rusted Root – Send Me on My Way
Aretha Franklin – Respect
Jake Bugg – Two Fingers
The Killers – Mr. Brightside
Duffy – Mercy
Stealers Wheel – Stuck in The Middle with You
The Monkees – I’m a Believer
ABBA – Dancing Queen
Queen – Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Testimonials
Blake was a delightful young man, came early and set up, and was very mindful of volume and musical style. I would definitely ask him to entertain again.
We were really pleased with Blake’s performance, it made for a really memorable evening for everyone. A storm started just as he started playing and it was so atmospheric to have the live music being performed on the deck whilst the lightning lit the sky in front of us. Blake has a great voice, took requests on the night and was so friendly and personable; I couldn’t have asked for more. Thanks for your help in arranging this for us.
Blake was fabulous! Very professional, but also just a really lovely guy, who was keen to make sure everything was just right for our event. Blake made sure that he understood the type of event and the feel we wanted to create with the result that the music was the perfect backdrop. The playlist was wonderful, Blake’s singing and playing fantastic. All in all, we couldn’t have asked for anything more.
Both were fantastic! We were very happy with the choices. They fitted in really well and worked hard from the moment they arrived on both sessions. Very pleased with how they whole event event went. Thanks for your assistance and support.
(“Caricatures by Tel” also booked at this event)
Blake was amazing and the whole night was a success!
Blake Skinner Gig Guide
19 Mar |  | @ Westfield Carousel – ELP | 18:00 - 21:00 | Download | Read more |