The north east of England is a particularly fantastic place to get married whether it be in one of the many grand old hotels or the outlying hotels such as the Horton Grange Hotel outside Newcastle and the virally of wedding entertainment for your big day available is pretty decent too, here’s a few ideas…
For a bit of background jazz to get the drinks reception chat going we give you East Coast Jazz (right). This Newcastle based act brings together two of the most in demand jazz guitarists in the
North East and are perfect for adding some swinging atmosphere to your wedding reception or corporate event. With vast collective experience with some of the U.K. and Europe’s top Jazz/Blues artists, East Coast Jazz specialise in providing high quality background music to your event in a professional, hassle-free package. Repertoire includes many swing/bossa nova favourites covering artists such as Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder and Frank Sinatra.
Newcastle based wedding band the Flytes (above) are a female fronted quartet with a sizeable repertoire stretching back through the ages. This takes in such acts as Stevie Wonder, James Brown and Womack and Womack. If there’s a particular song you want to hear on the day or wish the band to play as a first dance then they’ll be happy to learn it for you too.
If you’re after a classical act for the day Anthony Davison (left) is an award-winning guitarist and instrumental teacher based in Co. Durham and North Yorkshire. He has over 20 years playing and teaching experience and holds diplomas in both Electric and Classical Guitar performance. A pupil of John Forsyth MBE (a former student of both Julian Bream and John Williams) and graduate of the ICMP (Europe’s Finest School of Modern Music), Anthony has an extensive repertoire ranging from famous concert works, to all time solo guitar favourites. He regularly provides high quality music for all types of events, from weddings and christenings to corporate functions and private parties.
The brilliantly named Flux Capacitor (below) are a Newcastle based tribute act to the mighty music of the 80s. This high energy band come full suited and booted in the manner of that great decade and have a fantastic repertoire of hits for the likes of Prince, Dolly Parton and Survivor among others. This five piece act plays full live and provide full 80s style lights too for the full on effect.
