The Child

» Profile

Multi-talented musicians, The Child have a decade of experience performing all around the world. Playing exquisite versions of all time classics from U2, Coldplay, The Stones to other legends such as Prince, James Brown and Oasis. This is a versatile group, there is nothing these guys can’t tackle!

Available now in all the UK with fees that vary according to the distance from London and if PA, background music between sets, lighting etc is required.

The Child are also available as a duo or trio - for smaller budgets and intimate events, or acoustic sets.

* Talented and unique sounding band
* Classic pop covered plus modern legends
* Uptempo songs and sentimental ballads
* Great vocals and musicianship
* DJ option available
* Various band line-ups available
* Additional acoustic set now available
* New option for extra lights and effects
* Low rates in the South

This is an extraordinary band! The Child will make your event unforgettable...

» Song List

• 50's:
• Not Fade Away (Buddy Holly)
• 60's:
• I Feel Good (James Brown)
• Come Together (Beatles)
• All My Loving (Beatles)
• Long Tall Sally (Beatles)
• Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds (Beatles)
• Dear Prudence (Beatles)
• Back In The USSR (Beatles)
• You Really Got Me (The Kinks)
• Knocking On Heaven’s Door (Bob Dylan)
• Brown Eyed Girl (Van Morrison)
• Little Wing (Jimi Hendrix)
• Foxy Lady (Jimi Hendrix)
• All Along The Watchtower (Jimi Hendrix)
• Crosstown Traffic (Jimi Hendrix)
• Sympathy For The Devil (The Rolling Stones)
• Satisfaction (The Rolling Stones)
• Hush (Deep Purple)
• 70's:
• Stand By Me (John Lennon)
• Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd)
• Comfortably Numb (Pink Floyd)
• Another Brick In The Wall (Pink Floyd)
• Stuck In The Middle With You (Steelers Wheel)
• Maggie May (Rod Stewart)
• Sweet Home Alabama (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
• Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (Elton John)
• Your Song (Elton John)
• Dead Flowers (The Rolling Stones)
• It's Only Rock & Roll (The Rolling Stones)
• Helpless (Neil Young)
• Unchain My Heart (Ray Charles)
• Light My Fire (The Doors)
• People Are Strange (The Doors)
• Lovely Day, Use Me (Bill Withers)
• Superstition (Stevie Wonder)
• Don't Stop Me Now, We Are The Champions (Queen)
• Play That Funky Music (Wild Cherry)
• Fortunate Son (Ccr)
• 80's:
• With Or Without You (U2)
• Where The Streets Have No Name (U2)
• I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For (U2)
• Pride (U2)
• Kiss (Prince)
• Purple Rain (Prince)
• Cream (Prince)
• Crazy Little Thing Called Love (Queen)
• Summer Of '69 (Brian Adams)
• More Than This (Brian Ferry)
• Sunday Bloody Sunday (U2)
• 500 Miles (The Proclaimers)
• Don’t Stop ‘Till You Get Enough (Michael Jackson)
• Billy Jean (Michael Jackson)
• Dancing In The Dark (Bruce Springsteen)
• 90's:
• One (U2)
• Beautiful Day (U2)
• Live Forever (Oasis)
• Don't Look Back In Anger (Oasis)
• Wonderwall (Oasis)
• Smells Like Teen Spirits (Nirvana)
• Hallelujah (Jeff Buckley)
• Song 2 (Blur)
• Freedom (George Michael)
• Fly Away (Lenny Kravitz)
• Creep (Radiohead)
• High 'N' Dry (Radiohead)
• Karma Police (Radiohead)
• Basket Case (Green Day)
• Californication (Red Hot Chilli Peppers)
• Dani California (Red Hot Chilli Peppers)
• Loosing My Religion (Rem)
• Every Day Is Like Sunday (Morrissey)
• Learning To Fly (Foo Fighters)
• Let Me Entertain You (Robbie Williams)
• 00's:
• Yellow (Coldplay)
• Clocks (Coldplay)
• Trouble (Coldplay)
• The Scientist (Coldplay)
• Lyla (Oasis)
• Take Your Mama (Scissor Sisters)
• Seven Nation Army (White Stripes)
• Somebody Told Me (The Killers)
• Mr Brightside (The Killers)
• Read My Mind (The Killers)
• All These Things That I'Ve Done (The Killers)
• When We Were Young (The Killers)
• Rewind (Paolo Nutini)
• Chasing Cars (Snow Patrol)
• Bohemian Like You (The Dandy Warhols)
• Dakota (Stereophonics)
• Four To The Floor (Starsailor)
• Somewhere Only We Know (Keane)
• She Will Be Loved (Maroon 5)
• Last Nite (The Strokes)
• The Blower’s Daughter (Damien Rice)
• America, Golden Touch (Razorlight)
• Valerie (The Zutons)
• I Predict A Riot (Kaiser Chiefs)
• After Hours (We Are Scientists)
• Crazy (Gnarls Barkley)

» Testimonials

I just wanted to thank you for organising 'The Child' to play at our wedding last month. They really are a fantastic band, and they made an already very special day even better. They kept people on the dance floor all night! We had lots of comments from guests saying what a great band they were, and the venue staff said that they were the best band that had played the venue ever. So thanks again, we hope to be able to book them at a party at some point in the future.”
- Jonathan

“The Child were absolutely fantastic. They were worth every single penny if not more. My guests all thought they were great. The music was exactly what we were expecting and everyone had a great time. They showed up quite early, set up in good time and were very professional in everything they did. Nick was polite and courteous and an absolute pleasure to deal with. I have absolutely no problem recommending them to anyone. They are BRILLIANT!”
- Chin & Jean

“Just wanted to let you know our wedding night was fantastic. The Child really were brilliant. I was very nervous about hiring a band I'd never heard before, especially being so fussy about my music, but these guys really came up trumps. The best cover of Maggie May ever, the whole place was rocking, and people were even crowd surfing at the end! Not me honest! Thanks loads for putting us in touch with these guys.”
- Dave

“I just want to thank you for helping me select a band for my birthday party. The Child were absolutely fantastic, the communication before the date was excellent, and they sent me through a song list so that I could pick the songs I liked. I spend my night singing my heart out as I danced to their songs. They were amazing and went down a treat - such nice guys as well. They left a few cards, which I have given to a few of my friends who I am sure would be interested in booking them - so they are sure to email you soon. Thanks again for making my Birthday special! I would certainly recommend The Child to your clients.”
- Nina

» Band History

Their History
The Child (formerly known as Espinas) is Nick Schinder´s project that has involved many different musicians since its birth in Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1999. That same year, The Child achieved first place of the 2nd Rock Festival of the Lanus National University.

Since 2000 they have frequently performed in well reputed venues: The Cavern Club, Hard Rock Café, Hooters, Premier Theatre and many others. By the end of 2000, they got to be one of the 20 finalists of the 1st Ibero-American Contest of Internet Music, organized by La Resistencia, from the site El Foco, Universal. All together 2700 musicians participated, from all over Latin America, Spain, and even the U.S.A.

By March, 2001, the group released its first LP: Espinas de Este Tamaño (Thorns of This Size), featuring covers and originals. They also shared the stage with some of the greatest Argentinean musicians such as Charly Garcia, Pedro Aznar and Fabiana Cantilo. In September, 2001, they got to the semi-finals of the Aguante Buenos Aires, a mega-contest that gathered more than 500 bands from the city and suburbs! Unfortunately the jury argued that they did not win because they sang in English, with only a few songs in Spanish. They also reached the semifinals of the First Latin-American Beatle Week, by playing their own special versions of some of the Beatles songs.

In 2002, The Child lived in Barcelona, Spain, where they usually played at many historical music places in the city, such as Kennedy, London Pub, La Ruta dels Elefants and Maremagnum.

In 2003 they reached the semifinals of the Demo Project organized by the International Festival of Benicassim, 2003, one of the greatest festivals in pop, electro and the Indie scene in continental Europe! In that same year, The Child produced its second album, Home, which begins to define the sound of the band: an unclassifiable pop, post rock, electro and world music blend, heterodox material and exquisite vocals.

In January 2005 The Child launched its third LP, Format Soul. This became a year of international projection, playing numerous gigs in London (Filthy Mc Nastys, Kennedy) and Munich (Crazy Diskothek, etc).

At present, The Child live in London and have toured the UK intensively (The Marquee, Bull & Gate, Hope & Anchor, The Water Rats, Storm, Sound, The Dublin Castle, The Bullet Bar, Birmingham Crowne Plaza Hotel, The Matara Centre Gloucestershire, Dunchurch Park Hotel, Haslingfield Village Hall, Normandy Village Hall, Cadbury House Hotel, Chantmarle Manor, Hartsfield Manor, Petersham Scouts, Royal Bath Hotel, The Warf Restaurant, The Mill House Hotel, etc). They have also released their fourth studio album, "Think Loud", which they feel best represents the sound of the band as they are now.

… now they want to bring that sound to you!

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