The Prettiest Ugly Duo seamlessly blend old school Jazz with modern day melodies – in a fun and contemporary way!
The Prettiest Ugly Duo are comprised of vocalist Darcy and guitarist Will. Additionally they are completely self-contained and are perfect for all occasions, across all seasons. This duo offers an extensive setlist that resonates with all audiences and suits a wide variety of venues.
The Prettiest Ugly Duo are both graduates of music (‘University of Bristol’ and ‘The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance’). Both are highly trained and have a wealth of professional experience in the music industry. Together and as individuals, have performed at established UK festivals. They have also wrote and recorded with some of the top names in London’s current music scene.
Channelling their love of performing, alongside their experience as musicians, The Prettiest Ugly Duo offer a fun and fresh experience that is difficult to match. They bring high levels of professionalism to every event, which has never failed to lead to fantastic reviews and numerous repeat bookings and recommendations.
About The Prettiest Ugly Duo:
Darcy is an artist who has sold out numerous headline performances. She has been featured as a ‘rising star’ in Wonderland magazine and also had music played on national BBC introducing radio shows. She has performed at prestigious venues such as Hampton Court, Natural History Museum, the V&A, BAFTA and Cumberland Lodge in Windsor Great Park for Lincolns Inn. Furthering her artist career, she plans to record an album professionally at Rak Studios, which will be set for release late 2024 with one of the top producers in the country.
Will is a session musician and band member who has recorded at top London studios (Abbey Road/Tileyard) whilst also performing at festivals such as ‘Isle of Wight’, ‘Y Not’ and Great Escape. He has performed with an array of successful signed artists. As an artist he has accumulated over 3 million streams across all platforms, as well as having music featured on national TV and radio.
Previous Clients:
- The Tourism Media Group
- Les Clef D’Or (Society of the Golden Keys)
- Lincolns Inn / Gray’ Inn
- Natural History Museum (Events)
- VistaJet
- Jimmy Choo
- Argile (UK Branch)
- Axel Arigato
Client Testimonials:
Thank you for being amazing, exactly what we wanted getting everyone up dancing so early on! – Emma Wallis, Wedding Dog and Fox Wimbledon
This duo are a favourite of Les Clef D’Or Society, and they once again didn’t disappoint. They are incredibly interactive with guests of events, wonderfully talented and add such a great energy to our events. This is our biggest event of the year and they were fantastic. – Toru Machida, President of Les Clef D’Or GB (Golden Keys) The Londoner, London
Great band! Booked for a private part and everyone loved them. Would definitely recommend – Harry Lowther, Birthday, Central London
Saw them at a friends event and they were fabulous, really made the event with their style and energy. – David Wilbourne, Clion Observatory, Bristol
Amazing duo ! Great chemistry on stage and got everyone up and dancing. The singer is an absolute star! – Rob Way – Concierge of the Year Awards, Kimpton Fitzroy, London
- New Shoes - Paolo Nutini
- Messy - Lola Young
- Voulez Vous - Abba
- Hell n’ Back - Bakar
- Slow dancing in a burning room - John Mayer
- You’re beautiful - James Blunt
- Wildflower/Skinny - Billie Eilish
- The Lazy Song - Bruno Mars
- Stick Season - Noah Kahan
- Follow the Sun - Xavier Rudd
- Forever and Always - Ryan Mack
- Last Request - Paolo Nutini
- Beautiful Girls - Sean Kingston
- Forget You - Cee Lo Green
- Dancing Queen - Abba
Contemporary
- The Vow - RuthAnne
- Slow dancing in a burning room - John Mayer
- You’re beautiful - James Blunt
- Unconditional - Freya Ridings
- Valerie - Amy Winehouse
- Millionaire - Kelis, Andre 3000
- Put your Records on - Corinne Bailey Rae
- Murder on the Dancefloor - Sophie Ellis Bextor
- Mercy - Duffy
- Warwick Avenue - Duffy
- You know I’m no good - Amy Winehouse
- Back to Black - Amy Winehouse
- Shape of You - Ed Sheeran
- Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
- Perfect - Ed Sheeran
- The Hardest Part - Olivia Dean
- Dive - Olivia Dean
- Echo - Olivia Dean
- Escapism - Raye
- Happier than Ever - Billie Eilish
- Ocean Eyes - Billie Eilish
- Wildflower/Skinny - Billie Eilish
- The Lazy Song - Bruno Mars
- Stick Season - Noah Kahan
- Someone like you - Adele
- Rolling in the Deep - Adele
- Take me to Church - Hozier
- Im Yours - Jason Mraz
- A thousand Years - Christina Perri
- Love Story - Taylor Swift
- Flowers - Miley Cyrus
- Please Please Please - Sabrina Carpenter
- Teddy Swims - Lose Control
- Good for you - Olivia Rodrigo
- Kiss me More/say so - Doja Cat
- Single Ladies - Beyonce
- Irreplaceable - Beyonce
- Mess is Mine - Vance Joy
- Beautiful Things - Benson Boone
- Little Lion Man - Mumford and sons
- Jazz (Artists ‘made popular by’)
- At Last - Etta James
- Autumn Leaves - Eva Cassidy
- What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
- Fly me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra
- Have you met miss jones - Frank Sinatra
- You Make me Feel Like a Natural Woman- Aretha Franklin
- Don’t know Why - Norah JonesTurn Me On - Norah Jones
- Fever - Peggy Lee
- Georgia on my Mind - Ray Charles
- Feeling Good - (Muse Version)
- Ain’t no sunshine
Soul/Funk/RnB
- Stronger than me - Amy Winehouse
- Spooky - Dusty Springfield
- If Ain’t Got You - Alicia Keys - F major
- My GIrl - Otis Redding
- When A Man Loves a Woman - Percy Sledge
- Killing Me Softly - Fugees
- Son of a Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield
- I will Survive - Aretha Franklin
- Thinking of You - Sister Sledge/Josef
- Signed Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder
- Ain’t Nobody - Rufus & Chaka Khan
- Young Hearts Run Free - Candi Stanton
- September - Earth Wind and FIre
Misc
- Is this love - Bob Marley
- Could you be loved - Bob Marley
- Jamming - Bob Marley
- No Woman no Cry - Bob Marley
- Sweet Child O Mine - Guns n Roses
- Hotel California - Eagles
- Everything I own - Boy George
- Red Red Wine - UB40
- Close To You - The Carpenters
- Both Sides Now - Joni Mitchell
- Tennessee Whiskey - Chris Stapleton
- Stressed Out - Twenty One Pilots
- Fields of Gold - Eva Cassidy
- Songbird - Eva Cassidy
- Time After Time - Eva Cassidy
The Classics
- Half the World Away - Oasis
- Wonderwall - Oasis
- Don’t Look Back in Anger - Oasis
- Champagne Supernova - Oasis
- Come on Eileen - Dexys Midnight Runners
- Mr Brightside - The Killers
- Sex on Fire - Kings Of Leon
- Use Somebody - Kings of Leon
- Rocket Man - Elton John Bm
- Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - Elton John
- Your Song - Elton John
- Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen
- Dancing in the Moonlight - Toploader
- 9-5 - Dolly Parton
- Dreams - Fleetwood Mac - loop
- Stand By Me - Ben E. King
Christmas
- I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas
- Winter Wonderland - Tony Bennett
- White Christmas - Bing Crosby
- Rockin Around the Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee
- Last Christmas - Wham
- Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Frank SInatra
- It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas - Michael Buble
- Let it Snow
- Baby its cold outside - Dean Martin & Marilyn Maxwell
- Fairytale of New York - The pogues
- Driving Home for Christmas - Chris Rea
- The Christmas Song - Nat King Cole
- Let it Snow - Ella Fitzgerald
- Do they Know its Christmas - Band Aid
- 2000 Miles - Pretenders
- Wonderful Christmastime - Paul McCartney
- Santa Baby - Eartha Kitt
- It’s the most wonderful time of the year - Andy WIlliams
Thank you for being amazing, exactly what we wanted getting everyone up dancing so early on! - Emma Wallis, Wedding Dog and Fox Wimbledon
This duo are a favourite of Les Clef D'Or Society, and they once again didn't disappoint. They are incredibly interactive with guests of events, wonderfully talented and add such a great energy to our events. This is our biggest event of the year and they were fantastic. - Toru Machida, President of Les Clef D'Or GB (Golden Keys) The Londoner, London
Great band! Booked for a private part and everyone loved them. Would definitely recommend - Harry Lowther, Birthday, Central London
Saw them at a friends event and they were fabulous, really made the event with their style and energy. - David Wilbourne, Clion Observatory, Bristol
Amazing duo ! Great chemistry on stage and got everyone up and dancing. The singer is an absolute star! - Rob Way - Concierge of the Year Awards, Kimpton Fitzroy, London
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