Hire Local Live Bands in Basildon for hire

Recapture the glamour of the golden age of the Las Vegas cabaret lounges with this fabulous live band. This lively local band can be hired to make your party or wedding in Basildon really swing.

The legendary heavyweights of entertainment - Bobby Darin, Sammy Davis Jr, Peggy Lee, Nat ‘King’ Cole, Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, Dean Martin, Andy Williams, Tony Bennett, Louis Prima, Judy Garland, Louis Armstrong, Matt Monro, Ray Charles, Elvis and, of course, The Rat Pack - will be saluted in a session with this great band.

Line-up can vary from 6- 8 and features Vocals, Keyboard, ...show more

The LT Band (2 piece + caller) is a well established ceilidh / barn dance band, featuring a fiddle and accordion plus caller. You can hire this band via this web site to play for your birthday or Christmas Party in Basildon , its local area. The Fiddle player swaps to guitar where appropriate and they also use a percussion block to add a bass drum sound. These talented musicians can also play bagpipes and bodhran to offer contrast in a few numbers. The caller is experienced in ensuring an enjoyable evening and will select dances to suit the ability of the audience - an essential element if everyone is going ...show more

This is an experienced barn dance band whose lively music is sure to make your event go with a bang. Hire this band to dance and listen to for any event in Basildon. Wedding reception, anniversary or party - all are guaranteed a cracking good time! Their genial and good-humoured caller will guide all guests throughout the dances, judging the best dances to suit the guests and when to let everyone have a rest while the band play some tunes to listen to.

Band line up consists of fiddle, accordion, keyboards, percussion plus caller.

The ER Trio has established itself on the Oxford jazz scene over the last four years with performances at the Oxford Jazz Festival, The Big Bang, Bibury Court and Joe's Restaurant as well as a number of weddings, private parties and functions.

As a vocal led trio, double bass and jazz guitar complete the musical line up that creates their beautifully understated interpretations of jazz standards. Any party in Basildon would be local to this band, which you can hire for the evening. These performances have won them plaudits wherever they have played and led to an ever expandin ...show more

Looking for a barndance, square dance or ceilidh for your event? It's one of the best ways of involving everyone, young and old, in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. This barn dance band will make it easy, fun and memorable. This lively local band can be hired to make your party or wedding in Basildon really swing. What's more, you can either leave the choice of music and dances entirely up to them, or you can tailor the whole evening to your particular requirements. They are a professional band, happy to travel anywhere in the UK to play for your ceilidh, square dance or barn dance. ...show more

This group offer the finest in unobtrusive ambient jazz music tailored to suit any occasion. In addition, if you are looking for more than just background music, however, the musicians take pleasure in offering you a wide selection of classic, swing and Latin jazz vocal ensembles to fill your dance floor. You can hire this band via this web site to play for your birthday or Christmas Party in Basildon , its local area.

This band is available as a Duo, Trio, Quartet or Quintet. The basic line-up for the Quartet consists of guitar, piano, bass, sax or vocals.

The JF Jazz Quartet is an exciting group of musicians. The Quartet is composed of sax, drums, double bass and piano or guitar and they play regularly for weddings as well as on the cruise ship, Minerva. Hire this band to dance and listen to for any event in Basildon. They perform a wide variety of Jazz and Latin standards and their repertoire also includes a number of compositions by Jo the saxophonist (a graduate from the Guildhall School of Music).

The SHS band is a six piece traditional jazz band, made up of young graduate musicians and based in Bromley, Kent. Any party in Basildon would be local to this band, which you can hire for the evening. The group met at school in 2004 and have since enjoyed providing live music at many events over the years.

We can offer swing, blues and modern jazz music to suite all occasions and venues. Our repertoire includes a diverse mix from the sounds of Glenn Miller and Duke Ellington, to Ray Charles, The Blues Brothers and modern jazz funk. So either sit back and enjoy the background ...show more

This band is like no other band and has a totally unique sound and image! Combining swamp infested gypsy blues with wild guitar playing, voodoo vocals, latin american drum and trumpet grooves with rockabilly swing double bass and hooks that you can sing along to instantly, they have one of the most intense and utterly compelling live shows around. This lively local band can be hired to make your party or wedding in Basildon really swing.

The band attracts audiences beyond a specific genre, their music is accessible to anyone and this is part of what makes them so unique! They have ...show more

The SL Barn Dance and Ceilidh Band provide the perfect music for your whole event. You can hire this band via this web site to play for your birthday or Christmas Party in Basildon , its local area. As well as great dance sets, aimed at everyone from complete beginners to old hands, they take great pleasure in making sure there's always something wonderful to listen to - from welcome music to as guests arrive, relaxing interval music while you eat your pudding, to something to send your guests away happy. The main event is, of course, the dancing! The band focus on one thing: everyone has a great time. To en ...show more

With a sound located somewhere between the Deep South and South Wales, the GL Band play the rootsiest honky-tonk, zydeco and R&B in London. They like nothing better than to play foot-stompin' tunes that you can dance the Texas polka to.

The GL Honkytonk/Blues Band regularly delight audiences of all ages with a variety of 1950s American hits. Hire this band to dance and listen to for any event in Basildon. With a flexible line-up, they sound great as a duo, trio or quartet; the regular line up includes musicians who have worked alongside stars such as Van ...show more

As a band, this group's enthusiasm mixed with their skilled musicianship makes sure that their shows are well-coordinated exciting sets of Soul, Funk and Disco whilst also incorporating jazz and latin grooves sprinkled with unapologetic solos to full dancefloors. Any party in Basildon would be local to this band, which you can hire for the evening. The band is available as a 5 or 6 piece.

The band have worked individually on various live shows and recording sessions for: George Michael, Michael Ball, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Beyonce, Sony, Universal, BBC, ITV, Xfactor and Britain ...show more

BR are a fantastic Irish band based in North London. With a lineup of guitar, upright bass, fiddle and banjo, they have a compelling sound that will have you up and dancing in no time. Together with their caller, they will give you a ceilidh to remember!

Professional, experienced and constantly in demand for its vibrant performances, this Quintet has only one desire - to make your event a success. You can hire this band via this web site to play for your birthday or Christmas Party in Basildon , its local area.

This fabulous group will swing its way through the repertoire of Frank Sinatra and The Rat Pack, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat ‘King’Cole, Fred Astaire, Bobby Darin, Tom Jones and Nina Simone which blends surprisingly well with the more contemporary sounds of Jamie Cullum, Norah Jones and Michael Bublé. Line-up consists of Male or Female vocals, Keyboard, ...show more

An all American Barn Dance Band. The BH Band was formed in 1998, and the current line up is John on Mandolin & vocals, Bob on Banjo, Ray on guitar & vocals, Nye on Bass and James on fiddle.

Whilst their mainstream is bluegrass music, their varied repertoire of acoustic music includes country and folk numbers, 50’s and 60’s pop, Irish favourites and jazz standards. Hire this band to dance and listen to for any event in Basildon.

Their Country and Western music list draws on the hits of Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, John Denver, Jimmie Rodgers, Don ...show more

Professional, experienced and constantly in demand for its vibrant performances, this Trio has only one desire - to make your event a success. Any party in Basildon would be local to this band, which you can hire for the evening.

This fabulous group - with its selection of songs from the Great American Songbook and beyond - will swing its way through the repertoire of Frank Sinatra and The Rat Pack, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat ‘King’Cole, Fred Astaire, Bobby Darin, Tom Jones and Nina Simone which blends surprisingly well with the more contemporary sounds of Jamie Cullum, Norah Jones ...show more

This band bring dance floor-filling salsa grooves and the swing, tightness and exceptional playing that come from an all- star band that's been together nearly a decade. This lively local band can be hired to make your party or wedding in Basildon really swing. Led by trombonist/ composer Jonny, the band have had regular gigs at London's prestigious Jazz Café since 2000, as well as three 10-date Arts Council-sponsored UK tours at venues including Brighton's Dome, Glasgow's Buttermarket, Colchester and Norwich Arts Centres, Leeds' Wardrobe, plus festival appearances around Europe.
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This experienced band play Irish, Scottish, English and American songs and tunes, although they can concentrate on one particular style if preferred. They play as 3 or 4 piece + caller. The band are both sensitive to the occasion and responsive to the mood of the audience. You can hire this band via this web site to play for your birthday or Christmas Party in Basildon , its local area. In addition they are willing to tailor a band to meet specific needs, going out in combinations ranging from a duo of guitar/vocals plus accordion to a larger band incorporating instruments such as fiddle, flute tin-whistle, ...show more

The RR Ceilidh / Barn Dance are a trad band in North London making weekly sorties into the surrounding area to provide music for ceilidhs and barndances. Hire this band to dance and listen to for any event in Basildon. They play English, Scottish, Irish and North American tunes and they bring a caller to get everyone dancing. They have played everywhere from Waterloo Station to the farmyards of Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire, and what they love most is to see a crowd of dancers with a smile on their faces and a spring in their step. As well as a two-piece ...show more

Be sure that you've got a big dance floor because you'll need it when this band start playing!. Any party in Basildon would be local to this band, which you can hire for the evening. Over the years the band have played most of London's leading hotels (Waldorf, Park Lane, Berkeley, Langham Hilton, Grosvenor House, Lanesborough, Dorchester, etc), many Oxford and Cambridge Colleges, and elite venues around the country including Beaulieu Abbey, Hedingham Castle, Butley Priory, Spains Hall, Eltham Palace, the Middle Temple, Burghley House, Hassop Hall and many more.

This great young band refreshes the parts other jazz bands cannot reach, brewing up an irresistible blend of hot tunes from the 1920s with a spoonful of charleston and more than a dash of fun. This lively local band can be hired to make your party or wedding in Basildon really swing.

With a classic line-up of clarinet, trombone, banjo, double bass, drums and vocals, this highly entertaining band will set you on the sunny side of the street, whatever the weather!

This band was formed in 1999 by two friends who quickly attracted the finest young jazz talent in London. Their style is hard swinging Chicago jazz of the 1940's & 50's a la Eddie Condon and the band have carved out a polished reputation performing at jazz festivals and clubs in the UK. You can hire this band via this web site to play for your birthday or Christmas Party in Basildon , its local area.

The band have recorded three successful albums and are currently working on a fourth. The band has performed at many jazz concert and festival venues including: Brecon Jazz Festival, 100 Club, Oxford Street ...show more

The BM Trio derive their influence from the music of Django Reinhardt and the great Gypsy Jazz tradition.

This acoustic trio is one of many variations based on the original Quintette du Hot Club de France (3 Guitars, Violin and Double Bass) which featured Django Reinhardt and Stefan Grappelli. Hire this band to dance and listen to for any event in Basildon.

The BM Trio infuse Gypsy Jazz with their own experience of many styles of music including jazz, classical, rock and pop to bring a sound that is enjoyable for all. Established in 2007 the Trio have ...show more

The KF Ceilidh band has been bringing parties to life for more than 10 years with their exciting music and their professional touch. Any party in Basildon would be local to this band, which you can hire for the evening. Their basic line-up of accordion, violin, drums and bass is sometimes augmented by a mandolin or clarinet and the sound is vibrant and energetic. The band is flexible in its approach and will adapt to whatever is required at different venues for a variety of occasions.

During breaks in the dancing the band will play well known folk tunes, and the dances can be ...show more

The HW Jazz Quartet is a young and exciting group of professional jazz musicians led by the stunning vocal talent Hattie. Hattie is a rising star on the UK jazz scene and her voice has been described as beautiful, unique and soulful.

In this quartet Hattie is joined by graduates of the prestigious music colleges Trinity and Birmingham Conservatoire. This lively local band can be hired to make your party or wedding in Basildon really swing. Together the group have a sound that is contemporary and classy, but with strong roots in the jazz tradition.

The band are very flexible an ...show more

With over fifteen years of experience performing internationally, The SG Trio's personal and highly professional service is guaranteed to make any occasion memorable. You can hire this band via this web site to play for your birthday or Christmas Party in Basildon , its local area. With a unique and versatile repertoire of jazz classics and even personalised requests, their music is joyful, light and entertaining in equal measure.

Gemma and James have been building a reputation for high-quality jazz music for some years, and have now engaged the talents of some of London's finest musicians to form a flexible 3 to six piece band. Hire this band to dance and listen to for any event in Basildon.

The UB Band can do it all! - anything from the quietest of background piano music with or without vocals, to getting the party started on the dance floor with a funky six-piece band featuring pop and soul classics to really get the party started. And they can do it all in the same evening! ...show more

A super cool jazz/soul/funk and blues band. With music ranging from old school jazz swing to deep funk and soul numbers. With sultry smokin' vocals by Nicky, these guys are the perfect way to add a classy atmosphere to your party. Any party in Basildon would be local to this band, which you can hire for the evening. With a repertoire of over 400 songs between them and over 10 years of experience you won't get anything less than the best quality music entertainment around.

The SG Band is a vibrant young jazz group featuring the best of London's young jazz scene, including players from some of the UK's leading Music institutions including The Royal Academy of Music, London. This lively local band can be hired to make your party or wedding in Basildon really swing.

The band has a wealth of live experience within its line-up. Collectively having toured England, Ireland, Europe and Australia as well performing at some of London's top jazz clubs including Ronnie Scotts, The Bulls Head and The 606 Club.

The quartet line-up features the dynamic combinat ...show more

The RB Jazz Quartet performs classic vocal jazz and swing music featuring a wide range of repertoire from the Great American Songbooks, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole amongst many others! Italian born Rosanna studied with the renowned Italian Jazz singer Tiziana Ghiglioni and then moved to London to complete a Masters degree in Jazz at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, graduating in 2010. You can hire this band via this web site to play for your birthday or Christmas Party in Basildon , its local area.

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The SE Jazz Quintet have been playing together in a variety of line ups for over 4 years. From garden parties to weddings to high profile corporate events they can cater for your every need.
They can be booked in a variety of line ups such as: Duo, Trio, quartet, quintet plus a singer. Instruments available in the above line ups: Piano, Guitar, Double Bass, Drums, Saxophone, Voice, vibraphone is also available if you are looking for something different to impress your guests. Hire this band to dance and listen to for any event in Basildon.

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The DS Ceilidh duo is a 'micro ceilidh' band made up of box/bass drum and caller/whistles/flutes, perfect for smaller spaces or budgets. Any party in Basildon would be local to this band, which you can hire for the evening. They can also offer less familiar instruments, such as cornamuse, hulusi and bagpipes, and they can sing songs while your dancers get their breath back! The musicians have years of experience playing in ceilidh bands and their repertoire covers English, Scottish, Irish, American and some French.

The AQ Band are an experienced and fun ceilidh band. Between them they have played at venues from the Albert Hall to the village hall both at home and abroad. Events include
Scottish - Marriott Grosvenor Square Burns Night, St Georges Hill Tennis Club Burns Night, British Chamber of Commerce Latvia Burns Night
Irish - Box Hill School St Patricks Night, Trafalgar Square Irish Festival stage
General - Glastonbury, Brighton Festival, Cite de la Musique Paris, Celebrity Weddings, Folk Prom Alber ...show more

With vocalist, sousaphone, trombone, trumpet, saxophone and drums, this jazz band fuses the foot tapping feel of a New Orleans street band with some of the most popular chart hits from the 20th and 21st century. Bringing together musicians with a wealth of experience from a wide range of genres, this band is cooking on gas, and their sole mission is to entertain!

They offer a refreshing alternative to the traditional party band, and will add a unique touch to your event. In addition to the mo ...show more

The TS Jazz Trio is a piano, bass and drums trio (they can also add soloists) that is perfect for weddings, parties and corporate events where something a bit special is required. Their set list includes many of the famous and recognisable pieces from the jazz repertoire but played in a fresh and innovative way to give a tasteful and uplifting feel to your event. Hire this band to dance and listen to for any event in Basildon.

From sophisticated swing and smooth Latin to blues, soul and raunchy R & B this band can provide the right mix of music to create the atmosphere you require whatever type of event you are planning.

The usual combination is a trio featuring keyboards (including bass pedals), guitar, saxophone, although this can be augmented to a quartet including a very tasteful drummer. Any party in Basildon would be local to this band, which you can hire for the evening.

The BL Jazz band are a group of talented, seasoned musicians who are masters of their craft, having worked their whole lives in the professional music world of live music, touring and recording. This lively local band can be hired to make your party or wedding in Basildon really swing. Their feelgood jazz and jazz/funk repertoire will lift your event from the mundane to the sublime when in the hands of a band that love their music with a passion!

If you are looking for the perfect, all-inclusive entertainment for your wedding, birthday party, anniversary celebration, college ball, office party or conference bash, you have just found it!

A barn dance (or ceilidh, or country dance) gets everyone involved. It's terrific fun for all, and it's a great way to get your party to mix. You can hire this band via this web site to play for your birthday or Christmas Party in Basildon , its local area. With our expert caller on hand to guide you through, no prior experience of dancing is needed to be able to join in to the full.

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The SB Band are a BARN DANCE BAND - that's what they are - they do barn dances. Some people call them ceilidhs but they just do good old English country dances, to tunes from Britain and America, and make no bones about it. Hire this band to dance and listen to for any event in Basildon. If you want a good dance and plenty of laughs, this band has the lot - and they can be yours for your party, wedding or event!

The AT Barn Dance Band are a three piece band, consisting of 2 musicians playing fiddle and melodeon, and the caller. They have been providing vibrant, exciting dance music for weddings, family parties and social events in and around Kent for over 20 years. Any party in Basildon would be local to this band, which you can hire for the evening. They have all the expertise and experience to ensure that you and your guests have a highly enjoyable and memorable time! Small and tidy, they can fit into tight spaces but they make a lively fulsome sound. The emphasis during your event wil ...show more