Acts tagged with 'gypsy', from across the UK...

Vieux Carré have a fondness for early Hot Jazz and the upbeat ‘Tin Pan Alley’ movement. Working the ‘not so standard’ tunes of old in with the Great American Songbook, the Vieux Carré repertoire is energetic and lively - with some sassy and seductive numbers thrown into the mix just for fun . With comparisons to Peggy Lee and the vocal styling of o ... » View band profile »

From the Former Soviet Socialist Republik of South Yorkshire, the Balkan Bandits are a 4-piece cabaret, wailing and oom-pahing orkestra, here to indulge you with marvellous melodies and huge harmonies of Balkan, Klezmer and Show Tunes. Formed in 2007 as the house band to Na Zdrove, Sheffield’s premier “klezmer to Kalingrad” party night ... » View band profile »

Boondock are a young upbeat folk band specialising in traditional songs from the British Isles and Europe. Hailing from Brighton they play extensively around the UK to excited audiences. They play an eclectic range of traditional instruments including the accordion, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, tin whistle, balalaika and bones. As well as English and Irish tune ... » View band profile »

City Duo is the collaboration of guitarists Tom Ion & Stuart Drever. Both professionally trained musicians they create a fun, energetic and original mix of popular tunes with a unique Jazz, Latin and Blues twist. The music of the early 20s onwards created a very positive and upbeat atmosphere which the duo tries to express through their interpretations of po ... » View band profile »

The Congo Faith Healers are like no other band and have a totally unique sound and image! Combining swamp infested gypsy blues with wild guitar playing, voodoo vocals, latin american drum and trumpet grooves with rockabilly swing double bass and hooks that you can sing along to instantly, they have one of the most intense and utterly compelling live shows ar ... » View band profile »

Daccordianna's original compositions will get you clapping your hands, tapping your feet and smiling at the songs detailing the trials and tribulations of life, love and the universe. Formed in 2009 Daccordianna consists of the lead singer and accordion player Anna Ross, 'The Fox' on fiddle, mandolin, guitar and banjo when and where required, Francesca on d ... » View band profile »

Das Contras are a six-headed musical monster with a Latin temperament, a worldly attitude, two devilish horns and a rock n roll heart. They were winners of the 2006 PRS New Music Award.

"Like an acoustic Groove Armada, Das Contras like their brass and breezy good times tunes. While Groove Armada stick on some beats to modernise the sound Das Contras ... » View band profile »

For Three years David Harbottle has played in an 8 piece acoustic/folk band called 'David Harbottle and The Friendly Cats', who have toured in Ireland and Europe. David has had extensive experience of wine bar residencies,weddings and corporate events in the last 6 years. His set is largely comprised of music suited to the popular folk genre with some origi ... » View band profile »

This 'anarchic 15 piece gypsy-punk orchestra' bring high precision musicianship and a blazing passion for performance into a swirling circus of spectacle, sensation and sound where only the dead can refuse to dance. Think Borat meets the Prodigy. Eastern European folk music with a gothic turbo charge! ... » View band profile »

Foot stompin', thigh slappin' bluegrass from the deep south (of England). Formed in the winter of 2009, Dr Bluegrass and the Illbilly 8 draw inspiration from a wide range of unusual sources for their unique choice of songs. Everything from traditional bluegrass and gospel, to Irish folk, pop and rock ensures that there is something for all ages, played with ... » View band profile »

Duncan Disorderly and the Scallywags play Stomping, Gypsy, Rumba, Reggae, Swing with a Shiny African soul, heartfelt harmonies, catchy melodies and a positive message. The Scallywags get everyone dancing from start to finish no matter what situation they are in! This is World Music, Party Music, Adventure Music, Goodtimes music!!! The band are a part of Goo ... » View band profile »

....... from the dimly-lit cafes and humid dance halls of Paris in the 1940's. Fleur de Paris bring to life the romance and drama of Paris in the golden era of Chanson, Jazz and Swing. Featuring beautiful arrangements of classic French singers like Lucienne Delyle, Charles Trenet and Edith Piaf, and with a touch of the Hot Club sound of Django Reinhardt. Th ... » View band profile »

An authentic gypsy jazz group with one very big twist........................ A complete catalogue of unique and original arrangements of well known pop tunes performed in a gypsy jazz style! Gypsy jazz (also known as gypsy swing or hot club jazz) is the jazz style pioneered by Django Reinhardt in the 1930s. The music combines the red hot swing of early amer ... » View band profile »

Dundee band Havana Swing have been delighting audiences for years with their fiery brand of Gypsy Jazz, reminiscent of Django Reinhardt's war time line up. Formed In 1986, the band comprises of 3 Guitarists, Clarinet and Double Bass and will take you on a musical journey of Le Hot Club De France through Parisian cafes and Gypsy campfires! Lightning solos co ... » View band profile »

Highland HotClub are a swinging combo exploring the virtues of popular music culture from across the multiverse. Their repetoire ranges from Gypsy Jazz, Standards, Hot Country, Latin American & wee bit diddly dee... Jazz can be the freest form of music and Highland Hotclub are happy to take latin rhythms combined with harmonies from the great American song b ... » View band profile »

The Homecoming String Band are an energetic celebration of the huge contribution Scotland has made to American Folk Music.

They bring some of the best music back over the Atlantic to find its roots. Old Time songs, ballads from the Appalachian mountains and foot stomping Bluegrass tunes are given a warm welcome home. Beautiful vocal and instrumental a ... » View band profile »

The Hope Street Busking Band began as an acoustic covers act busking on the streets of Liverpool. Very quickly the band began receiving bookings from members of the public who had witnessed the band's talents first hand on the street. The Hope Street Busking Band play a diverse selection of popular music, both classic and contemporary, delivered in their un ... » View band profile »

Jacquemo are a 7 piece ska/funk band from Brighton, a unique combination of pop ska and funk. The last album "lucky sargent features some anthemic ska tunes such as the wheeliebin king which pokes fun at the small time businessman and part time diplomat. Now three years on from the creation of Jacquemo Nic Tribe is releasing the second album on which he is l ... » View band profile »

The John Langan Band are an exciting three piece outfit offering a unique sound emerging from Celtic, Balkan, Gypsy swing, and progressive music. With a Celtic bias and a high-energy delivery, they present an extravagant, eclectic package that, though contemporary, has a traditional, acoustic aesthetic, and a remarkably big sound for a three piece. ... » View band profile »

Known as the 'cool and classy vocalist' (The List) Lorna Reid has built a reputation for building rapport with audiences- from an intimate duo to a swinging band you can dance to. Lorna plays with some of the UK's finest musicians. Influenced by blues, jazz and soul her material includes songs made famous the 'greats' Ella Fitzgerald, Billy Holiday and Frank ... » View band profile »

Mister Kanish are Andy, Ben, Chris, Ollie and Tim. They offer both a Mumford & Sons-esque / gypsy jazz style and a rocking evening set designed for dancing. They are perfect to cover a whole days entertainment with two different unique styles! They have been playing music together for 7 years They provide the kind of entertainment that leave ... » View band profile »

MLB play what they describe as 'Celtic eclectica' - i.e., a range of music within the broad spectrum of Celtic/folk music, from traditional Scots & Irish, Americana, contemporary right through to Basque music and Bob Dylan! They are currently writing their own material including a Christmas single! The band performs to audiences looking for something differe ... » View band profile »

Puff Uproar and the Shimmering Sound Affair are Falkirk's very own street band. With harmonious, up-lifting, cacophonous brass and a rhythm section that will make your eye-balls rattle with bass-y goodness. The band aim to transport you from the colourful climes of the Sao Paulo carnival down through South Eastern Europe for complex, Klezmer, crashing cymbal ... » View band profile »

Radio Pachuco came into being in 2011 as the house band for Saturnalia cabaret, an ill-fated production involving some of Scotland's great performers. As such they had to provide the background music for burlesque acts, feats of hypnosis and even a fakir hammering a nail into his head. Certainly not a squeamish band... However it was the swing music played b ... » View band profile »

This quirky Edinburgh-based group present fresh takes on works by musical storytellers from Kurt Weill to Tom Waits as well as self-penned material. The group’s musical chemistry draws in audiences to listen, contemplate, laugh and dance their socks off all in one evening. Double bass, accordion, an array of percussive objects, an alluring voice and s ... » View band profile »

The Retrosettes are a vintage band that make new songs sound old and old songs sound retro. Chic and cool, they take popular songs currently in the charts and classic songs we all know and give them the Retrosettes treatment. Their influences are very varied including Motown and Northern soul, Funk, Jazz, New Orleans Rhythm and Blues and Reggae. The vinta ... » View band profile »

Bringing the sound of 1930's Paris crashing into the modern world of contemporary pop!!! The Riviera are a stylish and charismatic group of extraordinary musicians. Their unique busking style combines the sublime talents of all 5 musicians to create a vibrant live act, putting a contemporary twist on the classic 1930’s gypsy jazz sound. Wh ... » View band profile »

Son Real is one of the UK's most innovative and contemporary Latin bands around today. Created in January 2006 by Latin Touch Entertainments, Son Real aims to create a fresh sound representative of the UK's love affair with the "Latin spirit". Musically Son Real orchestra is collaboration between British and Colombian musicians. Son Real's style is modern ye ... » View band profile »

Guitarist/singer Steve Byrd cut his teeth with, among others, former Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan, Kim Wilde (for 16 years), Pet Shop Boys, Erasure, Mel n Kim, Billy Ocean, Bonnie Tyler, Culture Club and Lena Fiagbe. He also toured with Kids from Fame, Michael Jackson, David Bowie. He played on the London rave scene opening for 808 State, Adamski, The Shame ... » View band profile »

Gipsy folk-roots fusion. Duelling sax & fiddle. Striking, evocative melodies. Tantalising grooves. Infectious energy. Brighton based 5 piece, The Tatsmiths, are well known on the circuit for their charming, audacious songs and outspoken, often funny lyrics. Fronted by powerful, gritty, soulful vocals, their signature sax and fiddle blend wit ... » View band profile »

THE VANCOOVERS select music from Van’s legendary albums such as Astral Weeks, Moondance, Tupelo Honey, St Dominic’s Preview, Veedon Fleece, Hard Nose The Highway, Wavelength, Poetic Champions Compose, Enlightenment as well as songs from his early solo career and ‘Them’. This musical tribute aims to recreate the vibrant live and studio ... » View band profile »