January recruits – Top wedding acts for hire in the UK.

 

The Ditones
The Ditones

Sheesh, half way through the first month already and still none of the snow promised on the East coast of Scotland. A lot of new acts came through the registration process over the festive period too and find below some of 2013’s recruits for our live wedding acts for hire in the UK.

The Ditones (above) 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 either saxophone, violin, accordion or double bass. Comprised of some of the best session players in London, members of The Ditones have played with renowned artists such as Van Morrison, Prince, Richard Thompson, Loudon Wainwright III and Bob Geldof.

The Sensation Band (below) are an incredible covers band playing to the highest professional standards – you will be blown away by the sound they make. The secret to the success of this band is musicians that are all regulars on the professional international circuit (playing with Mark Ronson band, Tao Cruz, Rizzle Kicks, Incognito, basement Jaxx etc). Covering songs from every decade and a kicking, up-to-date set list with all the current hits – everywhere this band plays the dance floor is full from the very first song to the last…

Stephen James was born in Glasgow in 1985 and moved to East Kilbride with his family in 1989. He has always been an entertainer, performing in front relatives and friends any chance he got. However it was in his teens his real talent began to emerge as he became more interested in music. After as short spell playing the drums and as Stephen developed his full vocal range it was his voice that really stood out. It was clear this was his future. Stephen is influenced by some of the greatest singers the world has ever heard, the likes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin and many more.

The Katherine Stone Band is a professional north east wedding and function band that offers quality live music and entertainment for your wedding reception or special event. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, the Katherine Stone Band offers exciting, dynamic entertainment to the north east of England and beyond. The band prides itself on being professional and versatile, and has an extensive song list that continues to fill dance floors all night long, including a great selection of pop, soul, disco, motown and rock songs that would be popular at any party or celebration.

The Sensation Band
The Sensation Band

 

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