Acts tagged with 'instrumental act', from across the UK, who are happy to travel to Guildford and Surrey...

52 Skidoo are a three piece Harlem swing band that have turned back the clock to play a dazzling set of vintage American music. Classic favourites like 'Ain't Misbehavin', 'The Joint is Jumpin'; and 'Your Feet's Too Big' are carefully woven into well known hits like 'Jeepers Creepers', & 'Darktown Strutters Ball' and 'I Ain't Got Nobody' to create an authent ... » View band profile »

ACD -IN THE AFRICAN WORLD OF MUSIC, ARTS AND DANCE ACD is a World Music and Dance band that specialises in both contemporary and traditional African Music especially from East Africa. The band provides entertainment and performance accompanied with a creative blend of live African and Western instruments. Available for weddings, co-operate and charity e ... » View band profile »

The Akina String Quartet is formed of graduates of the Royal Welsh College of Drama, The Royal Academy of Music in London, The Royal College of Music and Turkish Conservatoires. Forming ensembles of the highest quality, Akina Strings provide vibrant music perfect for corporate events, weddings, parties, concerts and sessions. Recent highlights have included ... » View band profile »

Alan Anderson has worked in live music performance for 20 years and has the experience to make your event run smoothly with a top class professional service. Over the years he has toured in the US and has just produced his debut CD entitled "The sounds of Eric Clapton unplugged" which his 1 hour set list is taken from along including "Tears in Heaven", "Nobo ... » View band profile »

Ma Lairds & Loddies, Chinas & Fair Middens... The Baltik Ceilidh Band bring you a new generation of celtic musicians bursting with energy. Their burning grooves and rich melodies hit you hard and keep you dancing all night. With high profile performances for the likes of Tower 42, Exxon Mobil, NHS and the Old Billingsgate Market, they are fast becoming the m ... » View band profile »

Barulho are a leading Brighton based Samba band. With a unique style and presence, they bring any event to life with infectious rhythms, funky beats and spectacular performances. Blending Afro-Cuban and South American roots with samba reggae, funk, hip hop and drum & bass, their passion for sound is guaranteed to get you dancing and lift your spirits. From ... » 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 »

The Bristol String Quartet is a well-established string quartet with years of experience playing at weddings and corporate functions in Bristol, Bath, Cardiff, Somerset, and across the South West. Having played at over 500 events you can be sure of the highest standard of performance. With a repertoire of over 650 pieces, we can help create the perfect atm ... » View band profile »

The Bryden String Quartet has quickly gained a reputation as an elegant, versatile and high quality ensemble, providing music for functions, corporate events, weddings and civil partnerships across the country. The quartet has also enjoyed collaborating and recording with various bands and artists, in addition to corporate entertainment for clients includin ... » View band profile »

The Casablanca Steps with over 30 TV appearances to their credit will delight your guests from the minute they start. They offer an outstanding musical performance that is unique and thoroughly entertaining. Their track record is unrivalled. The Casablanca Steps are four very individual and talented performers who recreate the authentic musical ambience of t ... » View band profile »

Scotland's favourite ceilidh band. An enthusiastic, energetic Scottish ceilidh band that never fails to make weddings and ceilidhs a success. The band is based in Scotland but plays all over, covering cities in the UK from Edinburgh and Glasgow to Manchester and London and abroad. They were featured in BBC Radio Scotland's Hogmanay 'Live' show in 2009 and 2 ... » View band profile »

A different kind of string quartet! The Celli Quartet is a stylish and original group performing for events, four girls with four cellos, with not a violin in sight. This highly trained professional cello quartet is an unusual ensemble combining their professional classical background with contemporary arrangements to create a striking and original sound. Bo ... » View band profile »

An international band formed in 2009, Celtica - Pipes Rock includes members from Scotland, America and Austria. Featuring two bagpipers, electric guitar, bass, drums and accompanying visuals-their unique blend of fiery rock brings alive the Celtic spirit wherever they perform! The band spent the winter of 2009/10 recording their first album and filming video ... » View band profile »

From Saxophone to Mandolin, Clarinet, Guitar/s or warm/deep Vocals, Ukelele - plus a wide choice of classical and more contemporary music - from Mozart, to Michael Bublé... Chris Hastings is one of the most unique, professional and sought after musicians/singers for ambient - yet engaging – mellifluous (sweet/flowing) music at social occasions & private e ... » 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 »

CK2 are a high tech guitar and vocal duo featuring an impressive light show and a vast repertoire of hits from every era imaginable. They have played over 2500 successful shows all over the world and are the professional act for any occasion. They feature great sound quality, an amazing computerised light show with Lasers, LEDs, Scanners and video backdrops ... » View band profile »

Cool Moods are the perfect atmosphere enhancer. This band promise to jazz-up your special event large or small, from corporate events and dinners, to parties, receptions and weddings. The band appreciate the importance of a perfect atmosphere and promise to cater for your individual needs. They can perform a whole range of musical styles fro ... » View band profile »

One of the UK's premier string quartets for hire, the Crystal Palace String Quartet have been performing on stages worldwide for over eight years. With a huge repertoire ranging from Bach to Bollywood and from Gershwin to Lady Gaga they have all genres covered. Based in Southeast London, the quartet will travel to wherever you or your clients require first- ... » View band profile »

Dan is a piano vocalist with 18 years experience of live performance, studio recording, and session work. He mainly specialises in soul, blues, rock, and acoustic music, though he also plays other styles. Dan has been fortunate enough to share stages with some great live acts including - Aynsley Lister, The Animals & Friends, Matt Schofield, Mick Ralphs, Sh ... » View band profile »

David Bennett is a wedding and function jazz pianist with a real passion for what he does. Based in Brighton, David has established himself as a much sought after addition to many events. His delivery, attitude and talent add a real touch of laid back elegance and his professional approach makes him a delight to deal with. David isn't restricted to jazz sta ... » View band profile »

The Decent Chaps quartet has played for Jimmy Carr, Geoff Whiting, Hattie Hayridge, Richard Herring, Kate Adie, Richard Baker, Freddie Flintoff, Nick Owen to name but a few and play nationwide at many weddings/civil partnerships, cocktail/dinner/garden parties, balls and civic and corporate functions. Their large and varied repertoire includes Jazz, Swing, ... » View band profile »

Diana Yukawaand is an award winning solo violinist and songwriter. Following her 2 successful solo albums with BMG Japan Diana signed to Sony Music Japan as an international artist. Diana’s latest album “The Butterfly Effect”, featuring original music written by the violinist, comprises a new modern sound for the violin, far removed from her previous c ... » View band profile »

DIÁSPORA: United in the Latin Beat “Clave... To us the word goes beyond explanations and definitions. It means life, salsa, the food of our leisure time, the motion of intense rhythm, the emotion of 20,000 people simultaneously grooving to the natural sounds of life. It’s being played in beat, on key, on clave... It means to be on top o ... » View band profile »

The Ditones are a highly talented, flexible and experienced acoustic duo, and have provided music for hundreds of events in London and around the UK since 2010. Using a versatile pool of musicians, the Ditones' wide repertoire ranges from soulful jazz to rootsy blues and folk. With a flexible line-up, the duo comprises of guitarist and singer Dai Price with ... » 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 »

Three years ago, four committed graduates of The Royal College of Music formed the Ealing String Quartet. As young, dynamic professionals, their ability to perform at the highest level has led them to play at high profile events in venues including Clarence House, Kensington Palace, the Saatchi Gallery, and for clients such as John Lewis, Barclays Capital Co ... » View band profile »

Turning the string orchestra up to 11! The Electric String Orchestra is an experience like no other - twelve of the UK's best session string players coming together to create a unique and inspirational orchestral show with a twist. The Electric String Orchestra perform all genres of music on classical instruments – expect Bowie, Radiohead, Muse, Lady Gaga ... » View band profile »

Fanfare Finfare is solo trumpeter that can extend to a consort of trumpeters between 2-6 players, or small brass ensemble. Fanfare Finfare is a classical trained trumpeter with vast experience performing across the UK and abroad. Performances have included playing in churches, castles, country homes, concert halls and galleries for events including wedding ... » View band profile »

5 -Piece Professional Showband for Wedding Receptions - Parties – Balls - Theatre - Cabaret - Dinner / Dance - …..a show for every occasion. With 3 GIRLS & 3 GUYS a truly authentic inspiring journey back to the sounds of Flower Power. Ideal band for Fancy Dress themed nights - think Austin Powers! Seamless dance sets with very few stops in between group ... » View band profile »

The Grinnigogs specialise in historical and themed costumed entertainment . Established in 1987 this band have surprised, delighted and entertained audiences all over the world. Specialising in the performance of exciting, uplifting and sensual music on a diverse range of instruments using a variety of medieval instruments like Hammer Dulcimer, Hurdy-Gurdy, ... » 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 »

Are you looking for a pianist to adds that extra touch to your special day? Hannah’s playing will create the perfect musical backdrop for your wedding or special celebration. Hannah has a varied repertoire, made up of both classical and popular music. From Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata to Bruno Mars's Just The Way You Are, Hannah's repertoire includes somet ... » View band profile »

Haynes Jazz deliver the perfect accompaniment for any occasion including weddings, corporate functions, anniversaries and birthday parties. Able to perform anything from background instrumental jazz to Rat Pack swing and Pop and Soul classics for dancing, they offer the flexibility and adaptability to meet your needs. Led by singer/saxophonist Guy Haynes the ... » View band profile »

Hot Air are a versatile group comprising of 4 saxophones specialising in light jazz and popular music but also able to provide classical music or more “funky stuff” if required. They need no amplifcation and are therefore very fexible, performing indoors or out with a minimal setting up time. The quartet's current repertoire includes In The Mood, ... » View band profile »

'Jack, and Gill's Daughter' are an incredibly talented acoustic blend of soulful vocals and percussive, funky guitar. With a huge number of gigs under their belts, including weddings, christenings, parties, pubs, clubs, art shows, restaurants, bars, festivals and on the radio, Their repertoire includes the soulful likes of Stevie Wonder, Etta James, Nina S ... » View band profile »

Jackie Baxter holds a BMus degree from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow and is currently continuing her studies there on the Masters course with Robert Irvine. Jackie is also one half of the guitar and cello duo Ten Strings, their Freak profile can be viewed her ... » View band profile »

Jazz Menagerie are a group of experienced musicians who play various styles of jazz and soul music. The co-founders of the group are Alison Bentley (vocals/piano) and Kevin Armstrong (guitar). Most of the band, which also features saxophone, drums and bass, met while studying jazz at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. Whether Jazz Menagerie a ... » View band profile »

Junction 6 Jazz provide sophisticated musical entertainment for weddings, parties, corporate functions and any other special occasion. The band consists of experienced, Conservatoire-trained jazz musicians based in the Midlands. Junction 6 Jazz is led by Musicians Union members who are dedicated to providing you with the best possible musical service, so yo ... » View band profile »

Kate is an exceptional, dazzling and highly trained electric & classical violinist. She performs a huge variety of pieces, from stimulating Electric stage shows to popular and classical favourites. Kate has previously performed for Land Rover, IBM, House of Fraser, Heineken, Debenhams, and in Geneva for Swiss Forex Bank Dukascopy. ... » View band profile »

Accomplished wedding guitarist Lee Pankhurst is available to hire for weddings, parties, restaurants and all social and corporate occasions. His wide ranging repertoire includes everything from popular classics and jazz through to Flamenco and classical pieces. He even has a selection of children's songs to keep your younger guests entertained! Lee lives in ... » View band profile »

Want to hire a Premiere Professional Ceilidh Band for London, Brighton and the South? ...The Band's speciality is Scottish Ceilidh (Gay Gordon's, Dashing White Sargeant, Eightsome Reels etc) but they also offer the standard English/Irish Ceilidh dances and provide an evening's entertainment that is suitable for all levels, from complete beginners to seasoned ... » View band profile »

For your fun party or event, Lollipops re-creates the happy, brassy Tijuana brass sound from the 1960s. Singing and playing hits like 'This Guy's In Love With You' and 'Tijuana Taxi' with the original taxi horn. The band's line up includes trumpets, vocals, accordion, guitars, bass, keyboards and drums, enabling to re-create those classic 1960s charts while ... » View band profile »

Lucy Driver and Maria Camahort met whilst studying for their Masters degrees in performance at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, from which they both graduated with distinction. Lucy previously studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama where she was awarded BMus(hons), and Maria completed her undergraduate studies at ESMUC in ... » View band profile »

Stunning virtuosos performing the electric violin, who transport the audience on a musical journey from the classics to iconic movie scores. Lumina is much more than an instrumentalist. She is a unique act featuring state of the art laser technology. She literally plays her violin with a laser beam and manipulates lasers during the performance. Lumina is a f ... » View band profile »

MacUmba is a professional group of musicians based in Scotland who mix the traditional sounds of Scottish bagpipes with the infectious rhythms of Brazilian Samba percussion. MacUmba have played at many events and festivals all over the world and continue to develop their unique sound, entertaining audiences where ever they go. The normal instrumentation of t ... » View band profile »

Marcos is a specialist cocktail pianist who offers elegant and stylish performances from classical and easy listening to Jazz, Latin and film music. Perfect for cocktail parties, weddings, corporate meetings, high tea venues and all kind of venues requiring background music. He has played and toured for many years at different venues around England, Scotlan ... » View band profile »

The Monster Ceilidh Band are Amy Thatcher (accordion/caller), Carly Blain (fiddle), Kieran Szifris (mandocello), David de la Haye (electric bass) and Joseph Truswell (drummer/programmer). They’ve taken their cross-genre ceilidh music all over the world, entertaining generations new and old whilst retaining the true spirit of ceilidh dancing – getting up ... » View band profile »

Naomi Tagg is a sensational electric violinist who has captivated audiences around the world with her unconventional approach to an increasingly popular instrument. At the forefront of cutting edge performance, Naomi has successfully combined the electric violin with contemporary music to create a dazzling, upbeat show or a more background Café del Mar-styl ... » View band profile »

The Nero String Quartet consists of four professional musicians who have trained at top UK conservatories. In 2003 they won first prize in The Sylvia Cleaver Chamber Music competition and were also awarded The Derek Young Memorial Award. They have performed for music clubs across the country as well as performing in The United States, France, Spain, Italy an ... » View band profile »

The Pimptones are rolling juggernaut of funk and soul featuring brassy horns, a funky rhythm section and some amazing guest singers. They're signed to Italian record label Record Kicks and released the album "Midnight Feast of Jazz" worldwide in 2011. One of the tracks from the album hit mainstream radio in Europe when it was featured on the soundtrack for " ... » View band profile »