Hire Local Live Bands in Southern England for hire

Judy has sung with a number of well known bands and made regular trips to America to sing in events such as the Sacramento Jubilee in 1999. She has sung alongside many eminent guests such as Humphrey Lyttelton, Acker Bilk, Pat Halcox, Roy Williams and Digby Fairweather to name just a few. This lively local band can be hired to make your party or wedding in Southern England really swing. Her current band are all professional musicians with a wealth of talent between them.

An all Scottish ceilidh band Plus Party / Function band with a good bit of Klexmer thrown in for good measure. So if you're looking to bring some of the Scottish Ceilidh party spirit to your night but still want to have regular party music as the main focus, this is the ideal band for you. You can hire this band via this web site to play for your birthday or Christmas Party in Southern England , its local area.

Born and bred in Scotland, their lead singer, Debbie , is an expert on Scottish Ceilidh dances and the band can either include a small selection of popular Scottish ceilidh favourites throughout their norm ...show more

The PR Quartet are a jazz quartet made up of tenor saxophone, piano, bass and drums from Somerset. Hire this band to dance and listen to for any event in Southern England. They play a range of jazz standards, blues and funk tunes for wedding, private parties, cafes, bars and larger live music events.

Their saxophonist, Paul, has years of experience from setting up a student funk band while at uni, to playing gigs throughout the south east of England including at the 144 Jazz Club in Rochester. He is now living in Somerset and playing with local big bands and part ...show more

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. Any party in Southern England would be local to this band, which you can hire for the evening. 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.

Instruments available incl ...show more

This is an established band with a line up and repertoire sure to get everyone out of their seats and joining in the fun on the dance floor. This lively local band can be hired to make your party or wedding in Southern England really swing. The band line-up comprises of accordion, melodeon, fiddle, banjo, guitar plus caller.

The band have performed at numerous ceilidhs and barn dances playing for events including weddings, anniversary and birthday parties, village events and fund-raising events where the bigger band sound is required at an affordable price. The fact is - the band just lov ...show more

The Band is an experienced barn dance and ceilidh band. The Band has a flexible line-up, drawn from the membership of top Festival dance band, The GS Ceilidh Band. You can hire this band via this web site to play for your birthday or Christmas Party in Southern England , its local area.

The five-piece line-up (The GS Ceilidh Band) is often too much for smaller local events where space for the band, time to set up, and perhaps money, are at a premium. The CM band offer a first class alternative. With just three of the musicians plus caller, and a small, quickly assembled PA system, they offer a great option and c ...show more

This band have been performing their own particular brand of traditional English, Irish and Scottish music for a while now. The current 5 piece + caller line-up seems to have got people talking about them and they have been very busy recently playing pubs, folk clubs, universities and private parties. Hire this band to dance and listen to for any event in Southern England.

Founder member, Joe (Guitar and Vocals), and long time members Steve (Bass) and Brendan (Bouzouki, Mandolin, Guitar) have now been joined by two outstanding instrumentalists. Sarah plays ...show more

Often described as ‘the finest gypsy jazz in the Cotswolds’, the SP Jazz Ensemble are a UK quartet of violin, guitars and double bass. Expect stylish jazz and vintage swing.

The ensemble present their own versions of music from across Europe and beyond - featuring music by Edith Piaf, Gershwin, Charles Trenet, and the Hot Club de France.

This Quintet is perfect for small venues or maybe background music for a wedding or any intimate gathering. They have a huge repertoire including jazz standards and motown classics. This lively local band can be hired to make your party or wedding in Southern England really swing. The Quintet can blend in for the perfect ambient background for any
occasion or switch it up and have you guests dancing all night
long to great up tempo swing and those classic party motown
songs.

This talented group are also happy to play agreed requests
especially if it is for a first dance at a wedding ...show more

The NG Band are a stonking English barn dance band - playing stonking tunes for stonking dances. Guaranteed to make any party or event go with a swing. You can hire this band via this web site to play for your birthday or Christmas Party in Southern England , its local area. As with many ceilidh and barn dance bands, they are all active in many other bands too, but when they come together here they create something really special. They get tunes out of their instruments that aren't even there! Put all that together with an experienced caller to help everyone through the dances and it's a recipe for a great night.

The TL Ceilidh Band is highly professional and features musicians who have played from Cornwall to Shetland and from Sweden to Australia. Hire this band to dance and listen to for any event in Southern England. The TL Band's key to ceilidh/barn dance success is the ‘no pressure, it’s all about the fun’ approach taken by their caller, and the strong vocal line-up, supported by instrumentation on fiddles, bouzouki, mandolin, guitar and double bass. Several of the musicians are singers, and the caller also plays guitar and ethnic percussion depending on the rest of the ...show more

An all American Barn Dance Band, this band are the most fun you can have with country music! Perfect for Wild West parties, weddings and hoe-downs. Great live music is used for the charismatic 'Miss Dixie' to call fun and easy line dances, square dances and barn dances suitable for all. Any party in Southern England would be local to this band, which you can hire for the evening. Many happy clients including Centre Parcs, H M forces and many corporate and wedding clients including the Duke of Westminster. If you want a fun hoe-down, then this is the band for you. Line-up can include gui ...show more

This band can offer Irish, Scottish, English, American, Scandinavian Barn Dance & Ceilidh plus Klezmer. The JF Band specialise in providing the perfect entertainment for functions such as weddings, parties, anniversaries, corporate functions and more. This lively local band can be hired to make your party or wedding in Southern England really swing. They are flexible in catering for any specific requests such as specific dances and we are always happy to discuss your requirements.

The JF Band play music from a mixture of countries; mainly England, Scotland and Ireland but also some from Sw ...show more

This sassy jazz band will take you back to the era when jazz was all the rage - playing classics from the 20s,30s, and 40’s with some modern twists. The theatrical styling, paired with Fifi’s great vocals, are sure to get you Hot-cats up on your feet. Having performed at a number of vintage shows, this band are great for any event…… don’t miss out!

This Trio plays regularly at Jazz Clubs, corporate functions, weddings and other events. Their leader Mike has been playing guitar since he was 13 and has played with jazz, dance and rock bands, and cabaret backing bands. He is supported in the Trio by string bass and drums. Hire this band to dance and listen to for any event in Southern England. The Trio can be joined by a vocalist if desired - there would be extra cost for this option.

The Trio play regularly at a number of jazz clubs, and have also performed at the International Guitar Festival of Great Britai ...show more

The EJ Jazz Band performs songs from the Great American Songbook. Eileen’s vocal’s range from strong and passionate to delicate and intimate while the backing is smooth and sophisticated. Any party in Southern England would be local to this band, which you can hire for the evening. All members of the band are professional musicians who have studied music at degree level.

The band has played at many weddings, parties, functions and corporate events. Their previous clients include: Coutts Bank, The Bath Festival, Bristol Zoo as well as many restaurants and jazz clubs throughout the ...show more

The WG Ceilidh Band are a lively five piece band. This lively local band can be hired to make your party or wedding in Southern England really swing. Chris their dedicated caller is on the floor with the dancers demonstrating what to do and helping people with the dances, throughout the evening. Instruments played include fiddle, guitar, vocals, bass, mandolin, mandola and either cajon or drums. They play ceilidhs / barn dances for wedding, parties, corporate events, fundraisers, etc. great fun and a lovely way to get people to mix with each other and stay fit.
The band offer a range of eas ...show more

The DL Jazz Quartet is one of the region's leading jazz bands. Dutch, the leader of the quartet, plays saxophone, clarinet, flute, trumpet and also does the vocals. With him are guitar, bass and drums. You can hire this band via this web site to play for your birthday or Christmas Party in Southern England , its local area. A female vocalist/sax player can be added to make this band a quintet. Their repertoire is vast, exceeding some 800 pieces.

The Quartet play frequently across the whole spectrum of jazz venues; festivals, clubs, hotels and private functions in the Midlands, UK and further afield.

An all English Barn Dance Band, the BS Ceilidh Band are a high energy English country dance band to give you the best dance ever. Their professional Caller will take you through the steps and choose dances for all ages and abilities along with a professional band with over 30 years Ceilidh experience that will get your feet tapping. Hire this band to dance and listen to for any event in Southern England.

The BS Barndance band are a fun band and the emphasis is about everyone having a great time and giving you a night to remember.

An all English Barn Dance Band, the BS Ceilidh Band are a high energy English country dance band to give you the best dance ever. Their professional Caller will take you through the steps and choose dances for all ages and abilities along with a professional band with over 30 years Ceilidh experience that will get your feet tapping. Any party in Southern England would be local to this band, which you can hire for the evening.

The BS Barndance band are a fun band and the emphasis is about everyone having a great time and giving you a night to remember. A larger band is also available. ...show more

Formed in 2015, the Band is an exciting, dynamic 16 piece Jazz swing band. This lively local band can be hired to make your party or wedding in Southern England really swing. Featuring some of the South East’s finest musicians who regularly play at major venues throughout the country, they are available for a variety of occasions including corporate events, festivals, weddings etc.…A vocalist can be included to suit the occasion.

The PS Jazz Band are one of the UK’s longest serving Jazz Bands, having started over 48 years ago, and performing across the UK and abroad. The Band’s membership has a pedigree 2nd to none, with players having performed with the likes of Cleo Lane, Shirley Bassey, Tony Bennet, Mel Torme, Sarah Vaughan, Don Lucher, Humphrey Littleton and many more. You can hire this band via this web site to play for your birthday or Christmas Party in Southern England , its local area. With such an array of talent the Band’s repertoire can stretch from the 1920’s to Mainstream, Latin and Modern Jazz.

The Band has performed at fes ...show more

Ringerike is an experienced 3-piece or 4-piece ceilidh and barn dance band. Our aim is to provide a high quality of music and a great night’s entertainment for everyone – ideal for weddings, parties, corporate events and a wide range of occasions. The band is comprised of accomplished professional musicians and usually features fiddle and guitar along with flute/whistle, accordion and/or bass. One of the musicians always doubles as caller to give easily followed instructions so that everyone can ...show more

Licketysplit is an American barn dance band whose members are professional musicians with many years’ experience of weddings, parties and community events. Lots of fun is guaranteed and absolutely everyone can get involved, even if they’ve not done barn dancing before. Any party in Southern England would be local to this band, which you can hire for the evening. They have a repertoire of American music and dances but, just like American heritage, there’s plenty from elsewhere too.

Hullabaloo is an English ceilidh band providing music for parties, weddings and community events in which everyone can be involved and have fun. They use a wide repertoire of English music and dances and, for variety, some jigs, reels and hornpipes from elsewhere too. This lively local band can be hired to make your party or wedding in Southern England really swing. Usually in the course of an evening event they’ll lead a variety of different dances, which are all easy to learn, interspersed with some music to listen to – but they can also provide music for events where there’s no dancing.

The BD Band play a wide variety of dancing music from Scotland, Ireland and England. They play festivals, fetes, private parties, weddings and more, and come complete with a caller, PA system and full Public Liability Insurance. You can hire this band via this web site to play for your birthday or Christmas Party in Southern England , its local area. If you are thinking of organising an event and want to have a really good time then this band could be perfect for you!

The BM Band usually perform as a 3 piece band plus caller. Hire this band to dance and listen to for any event in Southern England. They play a wide range of traditional folk music from around the British Isles, with some American tunes thrown in for good measure.

They can tailor their repertoire and dances to suit your requirements and will endeavour to include any requested tunes to make your celebration extra special. They have their own PA equipment but can play acoustically if the situation dictates. Hirers are welcome to use the band's sound system to play ...show more

The JT Jazz Band are accomplished musicians who can adapt quickly to the environment in which they are playing. They can provide background music or take centre stage. Sometimes people get the urge to get up and dance to themusic, so they are flexible enough to extend pieces and play danceable tunes. Any party in Southern England would be local to this band, which you can hire for the evening. The band are popular with younger clients who enjoy blues based guitar solos and older clients who will be familiar with some of the standards in their repertoire. They are quick to learn new music ...show more

This all-female band won hearts and popular acclaim around the counry at various clubs and Festivals. Their latest line-up features Debbie on(drums, tenor and alto sax, vocals, Gabriele (piano, vocals) and Rachel (guitar, banjo, vibes, vocals), Zoe (reeds, vocals) now heads this band, and Isabel (bass) completes the line-up. This lively local band can be hired to make your party or wedding in Southern England really swing.

The Band is available as a Trio, Quartet or Quintet.

Always something going on, this band generates plenty of energy and enthusiasm, and is highly popular at j ...show more

The Band in their 6 piece lineup, play jazz inspired by the music of the "classic" interwar years, with a creative energy that has become its hallmark. The band's skill, originality and phenomenal swing have excited audiences in clubs, theatres, dance halls and festivals throughout Europe, including those at the Edinburgh International Jazz Festival. You can hire this band via this web site to play for your birthday or Christmas Party in Southern England , its local area.

The musicians are all well known, experienced and highly respected members of their profession. Line-up includes trombone/guitar, clarinet/teno ...show more

The Band, in their 4 piece lineup, play jazz inspired by the music of the "classic" interwar years, with a creative energy that has become its hallmark. The band's skill, originality and phenomenal swing have excited audiences in clubs, theatres, dance halls and festivals throughout Europe, including those at the Edinburgh International Jazz Festival. Hire this band to dance and listen to for any event in Southern England.

The musicians are all well known, experienced and highly respected members of their profession. Most of them are also associated with their ac ...show more

The NJS Quartet are a group of four professional musicians from the south led by Sarah on sax, flute, clarinet and vocals. The band share a love of melodic, rhythmic jazz and enjoy pushing the boundaries of the idiom with both a variety of well known jazz favourites and more obscure choices. Any party in Southern England would be local to this band, which you can hire for the evening. Often billed as ‘Count Basie to Carole King’, the band enjoy a wide repertoire and appeal to audiences of all ages.

All musicians have worked on the music scene for many years appearing at a number of Ja ...show more

This band is a three piece outfit who can perform for a range of functions, including weddings, corporate hospitality, clubs, anniversaries etc. This lively local band can be hired to make your party or wedding in Southern England really swing. Between them they play an impressive array of acoustic instruments including fiddle, mandolin, banjo, button accordion, guitar, double bass, bass guitar, flute, bodhran, bouzouki and vocals!

The band will do their absolute best to meet your specifications, and will include "special" tunes for you wherever possible. The band's caller will guide you ...show more

This band is a two piece outfit who can perform for a range of functions, including weddings, corporate hospitality, clubs, anniversaries etc. You can hire this band via this web site to play for your birthday or Christmas Party in Southern England , its local area. Between them they play an impressive array of acoustic instruments, and they are perfect for functions where budget or space is a consideration!

The duo will do their absolute best to meet your specifications, and will include "special" tunes for you wherever possible. The band's caller will guide you through the dances and make the evening accessib ...show more

With their blend of Jazz, Swing and Latin The 'RM Jazz band can provide stylish background music or upbeat entertainment for the main event. The band have had their music played on BBC Jazz radio and features a talented line up of experienced music professionals. They pride themselves on providing a classy rendition of classic tracks made famous by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Dean Martin and Tony Bennett. The RM Band add sophistication to any occasion.

The RV Ceilidh and Barn Dance Band play English, Irish and Scottish traditional tunes with dances including Blaydon Races, Circassian Circle, Three Meet, Bridge of Athelone, The Music Man, Gay Gordens, The Big Set, Pat A Cake, Lucky Seven, Virginia Reel etc. Any party in Southern England would be local to this band, which you can hire for the evening. The band will teach the dances first then let the dances run once the steps are known, although they can call the dances all the way through if required.

The

line up includes a digital keyboard with a range of sounds including accor ...show more

This jazz quartet was formed out of love for 'Swing' music and a desire to perform it for others. Their aim is to provide an intimate glimpse of some of the most memorable songs recorded. This lively local band can be hired to make your party or wedding in Southern England really swing.

The quartet comprises piano, drums, double bass and male singer. Additional musicians are invited to perform for certain occasion s or venues if required or requested.

The Quartet specializes in events such as Wedding Receptions, Cocktail Parties and Jazz evenings, in fact, any event which requires t ...show more

This is an experienced barn dance band whose lively music is sure to make your event go with a bang. You can hire this band via this web site to play for your birthday or Christmas Party in Southern England , its local area. 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 ST Band are a high class jazz band based in London, with the finest musicians from across Europe. Hire this band to dance and listen to for any event in Southern England.

The ST Jazz Band play a mixture of contemporary renditions of many great jazz tunes, as well as non-jazz tunes that have been given a swinging makeover. Added to this is the classical touch of cellist Stefano Matteucci which helps to create a unique and highly sophisticated sound that will set the perfect mood for any event.

The ST Jazz Band can provide the suitable entertainment for all ...show more

The WD Band have experience in entertaining at all types of function - club/works socials, wedding receptions, fund raisers and more. Any party in Southern England would be local to this band, which you can hire for the evening. They have played in venues both small and large - from village halls with under 100 guests to the Bournemouth International Centre for 2,000 plus!

The band's line-up is Mike on accordion, John on acoustic guitar, and Luke on percussion, plus their caller.

If you want a fun evening that all will enjoy, then a barn dance is a great way to provide it. This b ...show more