CORPORATE EVENTS & FUNCTIONS
Welcome to the Corporate Events, Weddings & Functions page for these six wonderful acts.
We would love to be part of your special occasion!
* PLEASE NOTE *
ANY OF THESE BANDS CAN BE BOOKED IN COMBINATION WITH EACH OTHER
TO CATER FOR ALL YOUR ENTERTAINMENT NEEDS IN ONE HANDY PACKAGE!
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Jazz - Swing - Latin |
Party Band: Swing - Soul - Latin - Pop & Ballroom - Latin American |
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Soul - Jazz - Latin - Blues |
Motown/Atlantic/Staxx Soul |
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Big Band Swing |
Soul - Pop - Rock - Country - Swing - Disco |
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For Audio Clips visit our myspace page:
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Contemporary jazz combos for all occasions
featuring accomplished vocalist Kerry Hodgkin
JAZZ—SWING—LATIN
Ladyblue is a band of highly professional, experienced musicians ranging in size from duo to septet. Ladyblue is ideal for weddings, civil partnerships, parties, corporate functions, hotels, restaurants, etc.
Repertoire
includes songs made famous by:
Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Norah Jones, Nat King Cole, Astrud Gilberto, Frank Sinatra, Bill Withers,
Eva Cassidy, Van Morrison, Nina Simone, Peggy Lee, & many more.
TESTIMONIALS (CLICK HERE)
Band size to suit your venue and budget!
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LADYBLUE DANCE BAND
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An extremely versatile and professional band featuring a highly accomplished, soulful female vocalist and ranging in size from Trio to Septet. This experienced band is ideal for weddings, civil partnerships, parties, corporate events, etc. as they can range from refined jazz to exuberant dance/soul to accommodate most tastes and requirements.
As the LADYBLUE DANCE BAND this outfit is also equipped to play strict tempo for Ballroom and Latin American dancing - Foxtrot, Waltz, Quickstep, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Jive, Salsa, Rumba - as seen on the likes of Come Dancing, Strictly Come Dancing and the film that inspired it, Strictly Ballroom.
Repertoire
includes songs made famous by:
Ella Fitzgerald, Billy Holiday, Dusty Springfield, Ray Charles, Nat King Cole, Bill Withers, Marvin Gaye,
Nina Simone, Norah Jones, Eva Cassidy, Ike & Tina Turner, Martha Reeves, The Beatles, Elvis Presley,
Frank Sinatra, Astrud Gilberto, George Benson, Little Eva, Otis Redding, Spencer Davis Group, Wilson Pickett, Abba, Van Morrison, La Belle, The Supremes, Peggy Lee, Aretha Franklin, Smokie Robinson & many more…
TESTIMONIALS (CLICK HERE)
For all your party music needs!
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For Audio Clips visit our myspace page: www.myspace.com/shadesofblueduo
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Two outstanding performers in their own right - jazz and soul vocalist Kerry Hodgkin and guitar vocalist Bill McGillivray - join forces to create this eclectic duo. Ideal for restaurants, hotels, bars, weddings, civil partnerships, parties, corporate events, etc.
Repertoire
includes songs made famous by:
Ella Fitzgerald, Billy Holiday, Nat King Cole, Bill Withers, Marvin Gaye, Gabrielle, The Police,
Nina Simone, Eva Cassidy, The Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Astrud Gilberto, George Benson, Otis Redding,
Van Morrison, The Supremes, Peggy Lee, Aretha Franklin, Smokie Robinson, Eurythmics & many more…
TESTIMONIALS (CLICK HERE)
Soul, Jazz & Blues perfectly combined!
The Band that brings you the Legends of Motown & Atlantic
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For Audio Clips visit our myspace page: www.myspace.com/soulpossession
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PACKAGES TO SUIT YOUR BUDGET!
7-9 piece band including:
Female Lead Vocalist - Male Lead Vocalist with Bass Guitar - Guitar
Keyboards - Drums - Sax - Trumpet
(+ optional extra Sax &/or Female Backing Vocalist)
Full PA & Lighting - optional Disco
Repertoire
includes songs made famous by:
Aretha Franklin, Blues Brothers, Eddie Floyd, Ike & Tina Turner, Martha Reeves, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding,
Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, The Commitments, Wilson Picket, & many more...
TESTIMONIALS (CLICK HERE)
Let us bring the life and soul to your party!
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FOR MORE INFORMATION & AUDIO CLIPS VISIT THE SOUNDS OF SWING WEBSITE:
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Formed in 1977, this exciting
Swing Orchestra, features the very best professional musicians and singers,
performing the live music of the Big Band era. Since 2006, the band has
featured highly accomplished jazz vocalist Kerry Hodgkin . When you hear The Sounds of
Swing Orchestra, you will experience the excitement that only a live big band
can provide.
We like to give the option of booking the band in two sizes:
14 piece: 5 Saxes, 3 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, Piano, Bass, Drums & Female Vocalist
17 piece: 5 Saxes , 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Piano, Bass, Drums & Female Vocalist
Repertoire
includes numbers made famous by:
Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Billie Holiday, Count Basie, Doris Day, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald,
Frank Sinatra, Glen Miller, Natalie Cole, Peggy Lee, Tommy Dorsey, & many more...
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For Audio Clips visit my lemonrock page:
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Solo, self-contained vocalist Kerry can perform in cabaret spots, or provide the entertainment for your entire evening. An extremely wide vocal and stylistic range makes Kerry that great rarity - a truly versatile vocalist. Working with quality backing tracks to produce a full band sound at a fraction of the cost and venue space a full band requires, Kerry is ideal for pubs, social clubs, bars, restaurants, hotels, weddings, civil partnerships, parties, corporate events, etc.
Repertoire
includes songs made famous by:
Aretha Franklin, Amy Winehouse, Duffy, Kylie, Sister Sledge, Dusty Springfield, Queen, Anastacia, Pink,
Ike & Tina Turner, Nat King Cole, Marvin Gaye, Gabrielle, The Bangles, Oleta Adams, Whitney Houston
Nina Simone, Eva Cassidy, The Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Gladys Knight, Girls Aloud, Fleetwood Mac,
Sam Brown, The Supremes, Peggy Lee, Smokie Robinson, Eurythmics, Fairground Attraction,
Gloria Gaynor, Martha Reeves, Cyndy Lauper, Des'ree, Brand New Heavies, Joan Jet, Patsy Cline,
The Carpenters, Shania Twain, Macy Gray, The Real Thing, Lulu, Alison Moyet, Cher, Jackie Wilson
& many more…
TESTIMONIALS (CLICK HERE)
True Versatility!
"We've had the perfect day and this was the perfect band"
Esme Oxtoby & Spouse (wedding client)
"I would like to say a Big Thank You very much for a fantastic evening - you did a fantastic job - Thank You So Much!!! Hope to see you on the next party!"
Andrjez Mialkowski of Step by Step Dance School
"Fantastic night, thank you so much. Had a fantastic response for the act - lovely person, really enjoyed your music, fantastic voice - really a big, big thank you... A real privilege to meet you"
Tracey Trainell of Waterside Leisure Club
"I just wanted to say a massive thank you for your wonderful performance on Monday. You really made such a wonderful effort and added so much to the success of the evening. If you could also thank the band on my behalf I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you once again"
Rhona Eskander (client - 21st
birthday party )
“Many thanks again for a first class show. Many of our guests were very complimentary about the band and, personally, I have no doubt that you contributed a lion’s share to the success of the evening”
Ron Turvey (client - 70th birthday party)
“She has a wide range and a voice that has more than an ordinary amount of muscle. But she also has the ability to control its use and adapt it to the tune she’s singing at the time”
Dave Nathan in All Music Guide
"controlled, accomplished demeanour... she sings with what sounds like real conviction... There are times when she recalls Eva Cassidy and even - incontinent praise indeed - Sheila Jordan"
Barry Witherden in JazzReview
“If this was food, it would be freshly picked, still smelling of the earth, it would be bright in colour, and would, once you'd lavished care and attention in preparing it, simply melt in the mouth. This is the kind of music to truly relax to — you'll feel your body becoming limper with each phrase, as the song becomes your dream. Gorgeously supple vocals, piano and double bass to drift off into. Mine's a Martini”
The Editor - Lemonrock
"We saw Kerry performing at the anniversary party of a local restaurant recently, and were so impressed we booked her for the Black Cat there and then. She has a powerful and expressive voice which truly does justice to the jazz and blues standards she performs."
Paul Shaddick of Black Cat Jazz Club
including:
Arts Club (London)
Aston Villa FC
BBC Three Counties Radio
Bedford River Festival
Billing Aquadrome
Black Cat Jazz Club (Northampton)
Brands Hatch
British Racing Members Club - Silverstone
Bull's Head Barnes
Cafe Brio
Castle Theatre (Wellingborough)
Colchester Arts Centre
Energy Fitness
Farnsfield Cricket Club
Fashion Cafe (London)
Federation of Small Businesses (Northants)
Financial Times & Mergermarket M&A Awards
Goodnight Sweetheart Swing Dance Society
Greene King
Haileybury College
Harlow Town FC
HM Armed Forces
Henlow Racing Stadium
Herts Jazz
James Whale Show (ITV)
Jazz Bar (Edinburgh)
Kenilworth Golf Club
Knebworth Golf Club
National Theatre
Mill Hill Jazz Society
O'Riordan Bond
Ouse Valley River Club
Peterborough Jazz Society
Pizza Express
Pizza on the Park (Knightsbridge)
Rowton Castle (Shrewsbury)
Russell Masonic Lodge (Bedford)
St Albans Abbey
St James' Place Partnership
Sheraton Park Lane Hotel
Southwell Races
Spice Jazz (Soho)
Stena Sealink
Step by Step Dance School
Stratford Jazz Society
Swindon Jazz Society
Talk of the Town Live (Milton Keynes)
Towcestrians RFC
Waterside Leisure Club (Buckden)
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