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The act is based in Derby and frequently plays across the Peak District, Nottingham, Leicester, Sheffield, Stafford, Mansfield and Stoke-on-Trent but will travel further is required
Rose Devine is a singer of jazz, vintage classics and modern songs in retro styles.
Covering music from 1920s jazz to 60s soul Rose performs throughout the UK at weddings, festivals, corporate events and parties.
Rose Devine is the perfect choice of entertainment for anyone looking for classic romance or to enhance a vintage theme. She is known not only for her natural retro sound, but has a vast collection of authentic outfits put together to perfectly compliment her performance and the event.
The songs Rose Devine covers have a nostalgic romance that has made her very popular at weddings. Introducing modern songs from the likes of Adele, John Legend, Amy Winehouse etc. have worked well in sets alongside Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Nat King Cole and similar. These performances are great for bridging the gap between generations whilst retaining a classic sound. In fact, the majority of Rose's work is as a wedding singer and she has consequently gained a Highly Commended award in the solo entertainment category at The Wedding Industry Awards 2020 and she is currently a finalist in the I Do 2020 awards in the Best Wedding Entertainment category.
As a child, Rose's vintage passion was ignited by the likes of Doris Day, Judy Garland and Marilyn Monroe and she later moved on to exploring the roots and path of jazz. After gaining her Performing Arts Degree, Rose spent time working in bands and as a session singer but was always drawn back to the big band, swing sounds she grew up with.
Rose concentrated on perfecting the songs she saw in films and later fell in love with the likes of Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Peggy Lee. Listening to jazz, blues and swing, Rose found new artists such as Postmodern Jukebox, Caro Emerald and Imelda May hugely inspiring and added to her ever-expanding repertoire of songs.
Rose Devine can deliver an authentic set from the 20s to the 60s but her most popular songs are the modern tracks she sings in retro styles (e.g Beyonce’s Crazy in Love sung as a Charleston, Sweet Child of Mine sung as New Orleans style blues or a jazz version of Careless Whisper). These tracks can add an unexpected twist to the performance, spark conversations and are great for getting people on the dancefloor.
Rose Devine uses use a compact sound system to sing solo to the highest quality backing tracks. This set up allows Rose to keep costs down as well as providing musical accompaniment that can instantly switch from a brass band to string quartet, jazz band to full orchestra or whatever style is required.
If a DJ set and lighting is required Rose can provide this. With a selection of disco lighting and the best tunes from throughout the decades, Rose will get the dance floor filled and the party jumping.
Rose Devine's experience includes the following eras, genres and themes:
1920s, 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s
Jazz
Blues
Big Band
Soul & Motown
Postmodern Jukebox tribute
Great Gatsby
Peaky Blinders
Cabaret
VE Day and WWII
Award Ceremonies
Hollywood Glamour
Casino/James Bond
Musical, Show and Film Tunes
Christmas Classics
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2020 sample set list:
All About That Bass – Postmodern Jukebox
At Last – Etta James
Back To Black – Amy Winehouse
Cheek To Cheek – Ella Fitzgerald
Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend – Marilyn Monroe
Gangsta’s Paradise – Postmodern Jukebox
Minnie the Moocher - Cab Calloway
I Just Wanna Make Love to You – Etta James
It’s Alright With Me – Lena Horne
L.O.V.E – Nat King Cole
My Baby Just Cares For Me – Nina Simone
Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps – Doris Day
That Man – Caro Emerald
Upside Down – Paloma Faith
Valerie – Amy Winehouse
The Way You Look Tonight – Tony Bennet
What A Difference A Day Makes – Dinah Washington
You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman – Aretha Franklin
My Baby Just Cares for Me - Nina Simone
I've got My Love to Keep Me Warm - Ella Fitzgerald
This act's standard set times are as follows:
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