It’s been a quieter than normal month on the recruitment front, for live function and wedding bands there’s only been about 15 – 20 per week coming down the wire, here’s a few of the recent stand outs:
Gypsy jazz (also known as gypsy swing or hot club jazz) is the jazz style pioneered by Django Reinhardt in the 1930s and Gypsies of Bohemia (main picture) combines the red hot swing of early american jazz, the passion and fire of flamenco, and the suave sophistication of Café Paris lounge music into an irresistible musical feast. Gypsy jazz is the ultimate in continental cool! Whether its vintage chic or festival fun, Gypsies of Bohemia can provide the perfect backdrop to your event. Their performances can conjure the mellow atmosphere of a parisian cafe or capture the hedonistic mood of a foot-stomping camp fire jam session, delivered with trademark virtuosity by these incredible musicians. The group provide a package that captures the chic sophistication of 1930’s gypsy jazz whilst keeping one foot firmly planted in the present. Watch as your party guests tap their feet to clever re-workings of Britney Spears, Beyonce, Maroon 5, Radiohead and more.
Ceilidh Generation (below right) are a premium UK ceilidh band for bespoke weddings, corporate events, barn dances and parties. They offer a wide variety of Irish, Scottish and English traditional tunes and dances to suit all tastes. Whether you’re a hardcore Scot or looking for something a little funkier, they can design a ceilidh tailored to your personal preferences. This London based act go out as a modern five to ten piece ceilidh band, has a contemporary vision. Their winning formula delivers a smart, flexible and highly organised ensemble of young, professional musicians. Bookings welcome throughout the UK and Europe.
The Distance formed in 2010 and have quickly established ourselves as one of the UK’s leading vocal duos. They have performed at functions large and small all over the world and their constant attention to detail has earned them a reputation for excellence and reliability. With a repertoire spanning many genres over many decades, the duo are flexible enough to adapt their performance style to suit the mood. So whether it’s quiet and tasteful background music performed with just a guitar and two vocals, or a full on party complete with backing tracks, stage lighting and a powerful 6000watt PA system capable of filling the largest function room, you can be sure The Distance will deliver a great performance that your guests will love.
Fiore are a 6 piece live wedding/function band based in Glasgow covering music from the sixties right up to present day chart hits. The band features keyboards, guitar, bass, drums and fantastic male and female vocals from Stephen & Lisa. Fiore are one of the newest and freshest bands that you’ll find performing in Glasgow, Edinburgh and throughout Scotland. Fiore can adapt to any size of venue or reception hall, including working with hotel sound limiters. Fiore have top of the range equipment including electronic drums allowing the volume to be kept to a minimum while producing a quality sound keeping the volume to a level were people can talk while the band is playing.
