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About: ‘Tobias your music was fabulous and a everybody loved it. Thank you xxxx’ Rachel D Tobias is an experienced professional pianist who specialises in solo piano sets with vocals if required, ideal for Wedding breakfast and celebrations. Also available as a duo with drums, or trio with drums and ba
About: We are The Melody Room, specialising in joyous, upbeat jazz and swing, based in Oxfordshire We are acoustic and mobile, so we can play anywhere and for any type of function We play in formats from 3 to 7 musicians to suit your event, beit a wedding, house party, 1920s themed party, fete, stree
Recent review: Jess was absolutely brilliant. I am so pleased we booked her for our event! She sang and looked beautiful. Everyone at the party said how wonderful she was. Thank you so much Jess, you really made my mother’s 70th birthday party truely special!! Clare
Recent review: I couldn't have asked for a more professional, talented and friendly group of people to play at my wedding reception in April. Music has always been a really important part of both mine and my husband's lives (in very different ways) and so choosing the right band was at the top of our priority li
Recent review: What can I say ? Laura performed at my party , she was extremely professional and made everyone very happy with her unique voice and stage presence . Everyone absolutely loved her . Well done Laura .
Recent review: It was an absolute pleasure to have you perform for us and also to meet such a lovely bunch of people :) A huge number of people sought me out, specifically to let me know ‘how fantastic the band were’ and how much they were enjoying your work. I think this speaks for itself! It goes without saying
About: Whether trio or quartet, instrumental or with a vocalist, Tzigauners bring a lively and sophisticated swing to your event. We are an ensemble of professional musicians with a shared love of the early European swing popularised by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. Our standard quartet featur
About: RAPT! DUO “Stunning interpretations of favourite songs performed by exceptional vocalist and highly versatile multi-instrumentalist. A unique act, perfect for your special event.” Rapt! perform with top quality backing tracks through an elegant, unobtrusive, Bose PA system providing an impressive,
About: Nouveau Lounge represents a new style of lounge music where Nineties meets roaring Twenties and Noughties meets swinging Sixties. You’ll be jiving and toe-tapping to their unique sound of the old meets new in no time. Putting their own quirky vintage spin on great modern pop songs, you will experie
Recent review: it was a new venture for us and we could not have started,with anyone better. antony is a true pro,and he and nicky are lovely people
About: Hot Club Two are a Wiltshire based guitar duo, inspired by the timeless sound of Django Reinhardt. Steve and Brad’s music fuses both classic and modern interpretations of a wide range of Jazz and Latin songs, with a unique gypsy twist. Their sound can enhance the atmosphere of any event, whether y
Recent review: I would like to say Thank you very much to Monika and Steve for performing at our wedding reception 4th June 2016 "Watermill Hotel" Everyone has said how fab you was and enjoyed your company, You are fun and very friendly and we will defiantly will be in contact again in the near future for further
Recent review: Fantastic band, great sound, dance moves and fantastic vocals make for a brilliant show - professional and lovely in every way - couldn't recommend more highly. Looking forward to seeing them again!
About: At the heart of every Earcandy act is a simple philosophy. Life isn’t about facts and figures. It’s about feelings. The moments that shape who we are, moments that bring us together. These moments are what we live for. That’s why our musical team buck the trend and develop our acts from scra
Recent review: Dave has an amazing voice, great stage presence, is a real professional and a very nice guy. We booked him to sing for our wedding reception near Newmarket in July 2018. He was quick to respond to all messages and calls and very flexible. He was also happy to learn our first dance song and did it
Recent review: WoW!! The Candy Girls provided a wonderfully entertaining evening. I had read their reviews and website comments and sound samples but the reality was really even better than my highest expectation. All our guests made comments on how much they had enjoyed the performance and how it had really
Recent review: A superb performance last night by Cool Groove. A thoroughly professional act with fantastic singing and playing and they got people dancing at the end. To be highly recommended.
Recent review: Dear Jess We have just returned from a very long holiday after the party and I just wanted to say thank you so much for the music you provided for me. It was really thoughtful and beautifully performed. I have had nothing but good comments from my guests. I am so glad I chose you to help make the oc
Recent review: Thank you so much for your wonderful band, I have recommended you to several people attending who have asked for your details. I would like to thank you for saving the night, without your speakers and microphone the auction could not have taken place and we would not have secured such a large amount
Recent review: Kitty was just brilliant!! As requested Ibiza chill out tunes played and enjoyed by all. I would most definitely book Kitty again! Thank you so much x
Local Results for Swing Band
Slough, Windsor, Reading, Berkshire, Wokingham, Ascot, Bracknell, Crowthorne, Hungerford, Maidenhead, Newbury, Sandhurst, Thatcham, Pangbourne, Mortimer, Twyford, Burghfield Common, HurstHow to choose Swing Band in Berkshire for your event
A swing Swing Group can make or break your event. Swing is associated with style in jazz that was popular relatively from 1930 until the late 1940s. The swing era in London used to play music in radios, halls, and even records. However, the story is different; there is more creativity in all types of swing bands today. You have several types of swing band to choose for your event. For instance, the Be-Bop, Modern Jazz, Big band jazz or traditional swing are some of the options you can opt for. Swing bands in Cumbria use powerful rhythm section of drums and double bass as the leads anchors of the brass instruments like trombones, woodwinds, trumpets, clarinets and saxophones.
Additionally, some bands also use stringed instruments including guitar and violin. In London, swing band arrangements normally consist of basic, recurrent materials or also known as “riffs”.
How to find the best swing band for your event
Although you can find swing bands by contacting them face to face, neighboring towns or from family and friends, this can be a daunting task especially if you have no information about them. The only quickest and most convenient way to find this great people is through the internet. But how do you go about it? Read on!
· Search Online
Do a quick Google research using a keyword that you have. For instance, if you are in London and looking for a band, simply search “Swing Band London” or “Jazz band London”. You can also search in YouTube to get a glimpse of their records and live performance.
· Filter the results
Separating the grains from the chaff is very crucial. If you want the best band, eliminate the ones that have loopholes that can ruin your event.
· Search for reviews and client testimonials
These are considered as the true meters of what you should expect. You will gain a lot of knowledge about the swing band just from its past clients. How the clients rate and talk about the band, reflects on their true performance in the future and the past.
After you have gathered all the best information, you can make a point of visiting one of the bands events and see them performing live. If you are a doubting Thomas, this can be the best remedy. You will have an experience of what they are capable of, feel their quality and the potential of each member.
Tips on How to Get An Excellent Swing Band
- · Make a check list of your needs- it’s important to know what you need for the event. This includes, schedule, set up time, duration of the performance and other relevant services for the event.
- · Define your budget- choose a band that you can afford without straining. Determine the importance of the event and how relevant a band can be.
- · Arrange a venue- you need to check if the number of visitors and the band itself can fit comfortably in the venue chosen.
- · Prepare your music compilation. What do you need the band to do for you? Have a collection of some of your best music. In case you have no clue, get in touch with the band leader for advice.
- · Involve your friends and family – due to a lot of planning and time that is required when planning for a big event, it's common to get confused and even forget some things. Involve your family in some roles and you will not leave anything behind.
- · Book the band- this is important so that you can avoid the last minute rush. Ensure you have written documentation; this can be helpful in case of a mix-up of events.
Events that a swing band may be hired
- · Wedding parties
- · Birthday parties
- · Anniversaries
- · Graduation parties
- · School/college events
- · Leaving parties
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