Some excellent vintage wedding acts for hire in the UK

Red Feathers
Red Feathers

We’ve always had a bit of a soft spot for vintage wedding acts at Freak towers, especially the acts who take modern songs and turn them in to something that could have been arranged by George Gershwin, a good case in point would be Lindypop’s version of Lose Yourself by Eminem, have a listen on their Freak Music profile below.

Can’t make up your mind between pop and jazz music? Don’t know if you want an authentic live wedding band or a DJ playing your favourite tunes? Have it all – have LindyPop (below). They

Lindypop
Lindypop

guarantee that their unique jive and dixieland twists on pop tunes will be like nothing you have ever heard before. They are an exciting and original six-piece band based in Leeds. Steeped in tradition, the band brings wedding jazz acts into the 21st century with exclusive arrangements of current chart music and your favourite classics. They are a well-rehearsed, highly experienced and totally self-contained unit that brings fun and energy to any occasion. And rest assured, they dress as authentically vintage as they play.

Transport yourself 60 years back in time and 3000 miles westwards with the sound of The Red Feathers (main pic above). This 6 piece act are made up of some of London’s finest session musicians, brought together by their mutual love for early New Orleans rhythm & blues. Specialising in recreating the original and authentic sound of R&B, they are passionate about the 45″ records that emerged from the New Orleans studios of Cosimo Matassa in the 1950s and 1960s by the likes of Little Richard, Ray Charles, Fats Domino, Dr. John, Allen Toussaint and Big Joe Turner among others. Expect red hot horn licks, grooving double bass and tunes that are guaranteed to keep the dancefloor heaving.

Manchester based wedding band the Riviera (bottom) are an outstanding group of professional musicians who create a vibrant live act, putting a contemporary twist on the classic 1930’s gypsy jazz sound. Whether entertaining clients in a busy city bar or creating a beautiful mellow ambience for an early evening event, The Riviera never fails to capture an audience.

Band member’s CVs are pretty impressive too unsurprisingly, and they have worked with musicians such at Justin Timberlake, Mark Ronson, 50cent, Katherine Jenkins and Russell Watson, and toured the UK with some of the country’s biggest bands, playing events such as the O2 wireless weekend and venues such as The Clapham Grand and Edinburgh’s Dirty Martini and Botanic Gardens. Their International performances include gigs in New York, Asia, and a recent string of gigs in Europe.

Emily and the Fedoras
Emily and the Fedoras

Edinburgh based eight piece band Emily and the Fedoras (left) are a big party band with a big, soulful sound. This big band includes horns and backing singers. Their repertoire is a back catalogue of classic covers from artists such as Marvin Gaye, Tina Turner, Bruce Springsteen, Amy Winehouse and Otis Redding. The band will take you back to an era where the beats were as cool as the style. They will ensure that your dance floor is filled and will inject a whole lot of fun into your event. As well as having a slick, professional sound they are passionate about creating a party atmosphere, radiating enough energy to light up any event.

The Riviera
The Riviera
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