Special Edition
Overview
- 4-6 piece all round party band
- Female lead vocals
- Can add accordion and fiddle for ceilidh
Price Range
Prices range from £950 to £1900
About
Special Edition are a very experienced Function Band playing Dance music ranging from the “Big Band” era to modern Pop, Soul, Light Jazz and of course Scottish Ceilidh music.
Should your function require background music through drinks reception and dinner? Special Edition is well equipped both in musical repertoire and sound systems to cater for all your needs.
Matching smart dress, top quality equipment, lighting rig, reliability and punctuality are considered as the foundation for a successful function band like Special Edition.
Band Leader / Drummer and Scottish Dance Caller, Guy, has been involved in the live music scene since he was nine years old. He has performed in various styles of bands throughout his career: Dance, Pop, Rock and Scottish. Guy is also the band leader and co-ordinator of the band. As a Director and Producer of many theatre shows Guy knows what it takes to create a successful event and has worked with the best in the business.
Graham, the band's guitarist, has performed in some of Scotland’s top Rock venues such as King Tut’s, The Barrowlands etc and was chosen to perform at a prestigious “Welcome Home”, gig for International super star Midge Ure. With TV and Radio experience behind him, Graham’s modern and dynamic style adds a new dimension to Special Edition.
Jackie, the lead singer, is a successful studio recording artist in her own right, with albums and solo projects to her credit. She has also featured in many stage productions as an actress. Jackie has extensive live performance experience in theatre and corporate events Jackie fronts Special Edition in her own unique style and says “I am delighted to be part of Special Edition where I can allow all of my performance skills to flourish”.
Piano/Keyboard player Alan, has worked extensively throughout the UK with various Cabaret stars. He is also experienced in providing solo piano accompaniment to augment an event programme.
Where are they based?
Based in Glasgow but play regularly throughout Scotland and across the north of England.
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Sample Set List
500 Miles
Alright Now
Amarillo
Black Horse Cherry Tree
Brass in Pocket
Brown Eyed Girl
Build Me up Buttercup
Call Me
Can’t Take my Eyes Off of You
Chelsea Dagger
Clocks
Crazy (Gnarls Barkley)
Dance the Night Away
Dancing Queen
December 63
Do You Love Me
Don’t Cha
Every Breath You Take
Fame
Flashdance
Fly me to the Moon
Get It on
Gimme Gimme Gimme
Hit me With Your Best Shot
Hot Stuff
I Feel Good
I Love to Boogie
I think we’re Alone Now
I Will Survive
I’ll Never Forget You
I’m so Excited
I'm In The Mood for Dancing
It’s Not Fair
It’s Raining Men
Jailhouse Rock
Kingston Town
Knock On Wood
Lady Marmalade
Like A Virgin
Love Really Hurts
Mamma Mia
Man, I Feel Like a Woman
Mercy G
Motown Medley
Mr Brightside
New York New York
Nine To Five
Nutbush City Limits
Poker Face
Red Red Wine
Respect (Erasure)
Rock Around the Clock
Shout
Shut up and Let me Go
So Happy Together
Superstition
Sweet Home Alabama
The Tide Is High
Thorn in My Side
Twist and Shout
Valerie
Walking On Sunshine
Waterloo
We Are Family
YMCA
You Can’t Hurry Love
Young Hearts Run Free
Your Love Lifting Me Higher
Ceilidh Dances...
Gay Gordons
Dashing White Sergeant
Strip the Willow
Orcadian Strip the Willow
Virginia Reel
Canadian Barn Dance
Eightsome Reel
Scottish Waltz
St Bernard’s Waltz
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