Acts tagged with 'double bass', from across Scotland, who are happy to travel to Aberdeen...

An explosion of sound, this band bring you the great Tango music of Argentina. They play music from Carlos Gardel to Piazzolla making it both an authentic and organic experience. Ideal background music which adds an air of class to your event. Either sit back and enjoy or feel the music and dance... ... » View band profile »

This Edinburgh based band consists of Iraqi, Scottish, and English musicians led by Mohammed Nafee (Iraqi singer & musician). They perform a selection of Mohammed's favourite Arabic songs throughout all Arab countries, which he performed at parties and celebrations in Iraq. Mohammed is now hosting parties and performing for new audiences around the UK with ... » View band profile »

Formed in Edinburgh in November 2007 the Banjo Lounge 4 are a finger-popping, tune-swinging bluegrass acoustic quartet that combine the awesome power of double bass, funky drums, fat strumming acoustic guitar and the novelty redneck jazz styling of the five string banjo. ... » View band profile »

Becc Sanderson's fantabulous career has spanned two decades, and two hemispheres. She has headlined festivals in her native Australia, toured with the American saxophonist David Sanborn, been a featured artist with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra Big Band in their Prom Series, and recorded and released 5 albums. A passionate and yet subtle singer, her ... » View band profile »

Blu Velvet play and sing classic jazz and modern songs to a high quality. They delve into the great American Songbook and emerge with tasteful modern arrangements; they cherry-pick the best modern songs from the great female singers such as Ella, Nina Simone, Dionne Warwick, Natalie Cole, Norah Jones, Amy Winehouse, Eva Cassidy, Caro Emerald, and Eddi Reader ... » 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 »

Debbie Davis has a vast and beautiful voice, awarded ‘Runner Up Best Vocalist of the year’ by The Scottish Jazz Awards 2009 Debbie's repertoire is versatile and impressively extensive in range. Often outperforming originals her excellence is instantly recognisable and has been compared to Barbara Streisand, Eartha Kitt as well as her greatest her ... » View band profile »

Fat Sam's Swing Band are Scotland's premier Jumpjive, Boogie, Swing, Dance, Swing Dance, Jazz, Blues, and R & B swing band. This 9 piece outfit covers a huge range of classics from the highly commercial 'jump-jive' music of Louis Jordan, Cab Calloway and Louis Prima, and the swinging sounds of Glen Miller, to the small and big band music of the middle-perio ... » 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 »

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 »

Variable Jazz format groups (Trio/Quartet/Quintet/Funk Band/with vocal) that provide a cool jazz ambience, ideal as a background to a drinks reception, corporate event, wedding or other private gathering eg Birthday, or scaled up to a more dance-oriented role. Using the substantial and impressive programming expertise of The Jazz Bar (Edinburgh's most popula ... » View band profile »

The Jim Jam Ceilidh Band are one of the most lively and versatile bands on the ceilidh scene. Each player is a multi-instrumentalist, giving a unique and dynamic combination of fiddle, pipes, guitar, whistle, piano, drums and voice. Jim Jam perform a wide range of ceilidh dances, as well as an array of traditional and cover songs. ... » View band profile »

Martin Waugh is one of Scotland’s leading jazz vocalists. After attending the distinguished Fiona Duncan vocal jazz workshop and working with his vocal coach Anne Diack, he has become one of the country’s most sought after singers. ... » View band profile »

Mary Mac is a unique and talented singer and performer, with presence, charm, and character She has a wealth of experience in the music industry and has recorded three albums of original material, and one of Jazz standards. All her albums have been well received after radio and TV appearances. Graeme Scott, of Leith FM, described her appearance there as "one ... » View band profile »

Moray Innes was born on 11th April 1964 in Edinburgh, attended Ainslie Park School and it is here he discovered his musical talents, first on clarinet then saxophone. While Moray was growing up, he was greatly influenced by his father‘s passion for the music of Jolson, Sammy Davis Jnr, Dean Martin and Sinatra. Their music inspired him to follow a caree ... » View band profile »

'Nigel's Nonsense' is a four, five or six piece jazzy musical ensemble recreating the classic toe-tapping tunes that characterised the ‘roaring’ twenties, including the popular music of the early Louis Armstrong, Irving Berlin, Bix Beiderbecke, Joe ‘King’ Oliver, Spencer Williams, Hoagy Carmichael, and W C Handy. All ensembles feature ... » View band profile »

The Reel Stramash are a Scottish ceilidh band based in Glasgow, perfect for weddings, graduations, corporate events or any other function. Offering an upbeat and energetic performance, the band will have everyone up on their feet and dancing the night away. Fresh to the ceilidh scene, their approach is breathing new life into functions up and down the countr ... » View band profile »

Take a jazz quartet with the classic cocktail of sax, keyboards, bass and drums, add a dash of guitar, stir-in some original numbers, and you have a fresh and exciting mix of jazz classics and original material. Based in Fife, TDG are a four piece outfit comprising of sax, piano, double bass and drums. Their influences range from Charlie Parker, Theolonious ... » View band profile »