Acts tagged with 'wind instruments', from across the UK...

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 »

Alasdair Beaton started his piping career at the age of 14 receiving tuition first from Willie Beverage formerly of the Royal Scots and British Caledonian Airways Pipe Band and then from Jim Elmslie who was part of the famous Muirhead & Sons Pipe Band winning the World Championships five years in a row from 1965 - 1969. At the time they held the record for ... » View band profile »

Arunda delivers high quality live music for all occasions. This versatile and enthusiastic trio enjoys bringing music to a wide variety of audiences, events and venues. Whether it is a formal recital, elegant background music at a corporate event or that extra sparkle on a special day, Arunda will tailor their programme so that each performance is unique. C ... » View band profile »

Need a big band sound but haven’t got the space? Do you want to have an evening of dancing to hot swing and jive from some of the finest swing musicians in Yorkshire? Look no further; Avenue 54 has the perfect solution for you. Avenue 54 is a hot swing rhythm and blues band based in Leeds, guaranteed to get you jumping and jiving to the classic hits of the ... » View band profile »

From the Former Soviet Socialist Republik of South Yorkshire, the Balkan Bandits are a 7-piece brass, 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” part ... » 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 »

The Bavarian Strollers are one of the country’s most successful Bavarian bands and have been an established German Um Pah band since 1978. The band uses first class professional musicians and is based on a traditional Bavarian band consisting of 2 clarinets, trumpet, trombone and tuba although the band can also perform with a 4, 6 or 7 piece line up adding ... » View band profile »

Cafecito plays a lively pre-salsa style of music still heard on the streets of Old Havana today - charanga! They play cha cha chas, boleros, danzones and Latin jazz, a flavour of which you may have heard on some of the Buena Vista Social Club recordings. Perfect for dancing and background music, weddings, parties, corporate events and Cuban or Latin themed ... » View band profile »

Have you ever dreamed of being the lead singer in a professional band? Caught in the Act can make this a reality. Combining traditional karaoke onscreen lyrics with a live band using cutting edge West-End theatre technology, Bandeoke turns your party into a unique and exciting event to remember. Caught in the Act are the UK’s premier Bandeoke entertainers ... » View band profile »

Celtarabia play a wildfusion of Arabic, Andalucian, Celtic, Medieval music and contemporary beats designed to get bodies dancing. Some of this country’s finest world dance musicians play the wildest cross-over music being made in the UK today. Featuring Hurdy-Gurdy, Hammered Dulcimer, Vocals, Cittern, African and Arabic Percussion, Drum kit Didjeridu and ... » View band profile »

Established 6 years ago, Celtic knot is one of Merseyside's most popular ceilidh bands. The band consists of 6 musicians and a caller, who talks the crowd through the dances. The line-up consists of whistle/flute, concertina, bouzouki, double bass and bodhran. The band can also provide a sound engineer and full P.A. system, which is ideal for the bigger venu ... » 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 »

As a student of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, when booking Claire you can be sure of a memorable addition to your wedding ceremony, cocktail reception or private party. She plays from a huge library of classics including Jazz, easy listening, classical, movie themes, musicals and popular favourites and is always on hand to help select that perfect son ... » View band profile »

A Musical Jazz Ensemble duo with Jean Baptiste Richon on Piano & Dave Ford on everything else... Dajo play a selection of jazz standards, plus the odd delightful but slightly more obscure tune. Improvisation ebbs & flows between & within the melodies. Excellent for background music at Weddings & Functions, or during cocktail evening, barbeques etc. ... » 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 »

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 of things, to be pl ... » View band profile »

As far as function bands go, it doesn't get much better than this bunch! Although relatively young, the Electric Soul Band boast a fantastic arrangement of first-class musicians, with a wide range of experience within the entertainment industry. The energy present on stage is something that seems to be hard to come by in live performances these days, especia ... » View band profile »

Born over 3 years ago as a two piece horn section, Extra Love have grown within the last year to a 10 piece band performing at some of the UK's best loved music events. Extra Love band members all have a holistic professional background, sessioning with some of the best and most highly acclaimed musicians. Their experience spans many major festivals worldwid ... » 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 »

Funkeilidh are a Fife based versatile Ceilidh Band with Fun & Funk built in. Not content with pure Ceilidh music all the time, Funkeilidh can play a number of cover versions, quick steps & slow numbers to break things up & give your guests a break & a chance to gossip. If you’re a Ceilidh purist though, they’ve never run out of dances yet & can ... » View band profile »

The Galloway Consort was formed in 1985 from a group of musicians who fell under the influence of David Munrow and his spirited revival of 15th-17th music. The group provides costumed entertainment of renaissance music from the courts of Europe on appropriate instruments - viols, recorders, early reed instruments, renaissance guitar, lute and all manner of ... » View band profile »

Rebecca and Leah met when studying for their BMus (Hons) Music Degree at Trinity College of Music, London. They formed Gemini Duo, a vibrant and dynamic ensemble, providing both Classical, Latin and Popular Music, along with a touch of style to any event. Gemini Duo combines the flourishing sound of flute with the depth and mellow tones of the cello, creati ... » View band profile »

Good Company pride themselves on being formed from some of Brighton's most talented and experienced musicians. Meeting at Brighton Institute of Modern music where they all took a BA Honours degree in music through the University of Sussex, they decided to form a party band as a result of a shared passion for performing popular music. They have each trained i ... » View band profile »

Let flute and guitar duo Halfway to Barra create the perfect mood for your wedding or special event, with a mix of mellow vibes, sophisticated sounds and folky favourites. From Cole Porter to traditional tunes and your own special song - tell these talented musicians what you like, and they’ll match their style to yours. Maybe you'd like to walk down the ... » View band profile »