Acts tagged with 'big band', from across Scotland...

Do you ever catch yourself saying ‘they don’t write songs like they used to’..? Do you prefer to listen to Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole or Doris Day, rather than Lady GaGa or Justin Bieber? If you love the music of the 1940s and 1950s, then these shows are for you. Join top-class singer Lisa Martin as she takes you on an unforgettable trip down memo ... » View band profile »

Bigtime are a 4 piece band which expands to a 5 piece to provide a ceilidh option and further still, up to a 10 piece big band. They perform a wide cross section of music, from 60's through to contemporary hits and very much tailor their set to suit the client or the event. ... » View band profile »

Brass Impact are one of Scotland's most dynamic jazz ensembles, offering a unique presentation of big band jazz that is entirely new, fresh and exciting. Playing a wide range of music in the style of the ever popular big bands, their main aim is to provide our members and audiences with the opportunity to experience big band like they've never heard it befor ... » View band profile »

The Counsellors are a seven piece extravaganza of a band. Their sound is classic lounge, with a twist of lemon, and an extra jigger of dry Vermouth. Comprised of vocals, three horns (trombone, trumpet and sax), guitar, bass and drums, The Counsellors swing (and we mean swing) from all over the world, with members from Australia, Canada, Brazil, Ireland and S ... » View band profile »

The ultimate in glitz, glamour, and spectacle! The Craig McMurdo Dance Orchestra and a troupe of stunning dancers perform their spectacular Las Vegas style cabarets followed by sets for dancing from one of Europe's finest show-bands. ... » View band profile »

One of Europe's Premier function bands, an exceptional 11 -piece show band provides the ultimate in music for dancing for high profile corporate and private events over a range of musical styles. ... » 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 »

The ‘original good time band’ playing old time classics that will keep you on your feet and dancing the night away. The Declaration band combine blues, soul and rock n roll. They boast a full brass section and always dress to impress. The band are based in Arbroath and have quickly gained a reputation in Angus and Tayside for their slick style and perfo ... » 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 »

FNUK are a nine-piece funk, soul and disco act performing hits by artists from the last 40 years, consisting of male and female vocals, keys, guitar, bass and 3-piece horn section (sax, trumpet and trombone) all set to the solid grooves laid down by the drummer. The mixture of classic feel-good tunes and constant unstoppable grooves is sure to keep the dance ... » View band profile »

Kevin first started performing his tribute to Michael Bublé back in November 2009, performing on a Friday afternoon in a city centre show bar. News of Kevin's tribute to MB travelled fast and more and more people came to check out the show everyone was talking about. With national advertising and people turning up in their droves to see his show, Kevin ende ... » View band profile »

If you're planning a party or special event, and are looking for great live music to give your event that special touch, look no further. Legacy gives you every option you could possibly need. They are a flexible 1-9 piece band that performs Pop Classics, Rat Pack swing, soul music, and even Scottish Ceilidh music that's sure to make your event a real succes ... » 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 »

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 »

Nightshift is one of the busiest bands on the circuit today. Fully live, and fronted by Tracey Braithwaite (KT Tunstall, Horse), with additional male lead vocals, the band has an extensive repertoire and is renowned for their customer service ahead of, and on, the big day. A wide range of musical options is available to suit a variety of budgets and venues, ... » 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 »

A live band at your wedding has impact and this band certainly packs a punch! Taking you on a musical journey from the '60s to present day, Rear View really can get an audience cooking. They can guarantee that everyone will know the music they play, from the older generation enjoying hits from the 60s to young people enjoying hits from today's artists. Each ... » View band profile »

An 11 piece soul and motown party band from Highlands. Performing since 1985 the band have supported and worked with artists such as Showaddywaddy, Deacon Blue and Texas to name but a few. The band had split for a while but since reforming they have enjoyed sell out gigs at The Ironworks, Inverness as well as playing at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival event ... » View band profile »

Powered by the spirit of the 1980 motion picture and a massive back-catalogue of Blues and Soul masterpieces, the Boys faithfully re-visit the seminal anthems and sweet soul music of Jake & Elwood: "Everybody Needs Somebody", Soul Man", "Shake A Tailfeather", "Rawhide" and much, much more. ... » View band profile »

Simon is a unique young performer. Exceptionally experienced, he uses skills obtained from being the front man of a well established band singing pop and rock to spending time on the stage in London. ... » View band profile »

Over 20 years ago, Frank Holden was fortunate to see one of the most influential performers of the 20th Century, Francis Albert Sinatra. He had seen Frank Sinatra perform twice before, but this time he was only 3 metres away. Also in the audience was Sammy Davis Jr., and on stage was the Buddy Rich Orchestra. After a few minutes, a voice said: "Ladies and ge ... » View band profile »

Stramash in essence are a Celtic/Folk Rock Band who originally formed in 2008 as a tribal pipe and drum band. After 2 years of extensive touring they opted for a bigger, more electrified sound, and Stramash was born. Stramash bring something old and something new to the celtic folk world, they have taken well known traditional Scottish tunes and re-invented ... » View band profile »

Classic performer of American Songbook material. Inspired by the greats (Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald and Mel Torme) but delivering the songs with his own personal style and panache. Because Todd has such an extensive repertoire, he can tailor the music to suit the occasion, whether for dancing, or more subtle background effect, or for a l ... » View band profile »