Bands by Era
Name that tune, choose that era and then leave it to us to orchestrate an arrangement that is top billing. We will ensure you strike the right chord with your audience with the golden sounds of bygone ages to evoke an ambience of times past to dovetail with your requirements here in the 21st century.
Bands by Era Overview
20S-30S Era Bands And Orchestras
Sandwiched between the First and Second World Wars, the roaring 20s and elegant 30s was a time when people were keen to banish the austerity of wartime and replace it with an explosion of exuberance and indulgence.
The Charleston was all the rage and the 'swells were quite literally 'Putting on the Ritz' and the order of the day was 'Lets Face the Music and Dance'. Style was in, and in a BIG way with 'The Black Bottom and the Shimmy resplendent with fluffy ostrich plumes, strings of pearls, straw boaters, white ties and tails.
40S Era Bands And Orchestras
The wartime 40s and immediate post-war years heralded a step change from the 40s era generally more lavish and ostentatious approach of the pre-war decades. The glamour and the glitz was replaced by the rich velvety tones of masters including Cole Porter, Fats Waller and Duke Ellington and unforgettable standards such as 'The Lady is a Tramp' and 'As Time Goes By'.
The 40s also witnessed the birth of the 'Big Band' sound and Glenn Miller was most definitely 'In the Mood' and the dance halls across the land were jumping to the sights and sounds of the jive and the jitterbug. With a rich seam of modern day talent dedicated to keeping the sound of the fabulous 40s alive we can ensure your proceedings go with a swing and leave a lasting impression on your guests.
50S Era Bands And Orchestras
Jive and swing were in the ascendancy but the dawning of a new era was fast 50s eraapproaching as Bill Haley & The Comets encouraged audiences around the world to 'Rock Around The Clock ably abetted by one Little Richard who was performing like no other pianist before him.
The raw edge of rock n roll was tempered by the smooth, rich bluesy tones of legends Ray Charles, Billie Holliday, Sammy Davis Junior and 'Old Blue Eyes himself, Frank Sinatra.
With so many exciting musical genres emerging, the 50s offers a diverse and dynamic array of sounds that can complement many a party occasion or classy corporate event. Just say the word and we will make it happen for you.
60S Era Bands And Orchestras
The 60s witnessed the continuation of the rise of rock n roll and the introduction of the more contemporary pop genre. While Elvis, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones are seen as the dominant players by many musical observers there was so much more going on.
Its worth remembering that Tony Christie was asking for directions to Amarillo, Burt Bacharach and Dusty Springfield were combining to give us the 'Look of Love and the summer sounds of the American West Coast were assuaging our ears, courtesy of the Beach Boys and the Mamas & the Papas
Mix in classic offerings from The Kinks, The Hollies, The Who, The Byrds, Bob Dylan and the Everly Brothers, to name but a few, and its easy to see why this decade brought so much to the world of popular music.
70S Era Bands And Orchestras
It could be a case of 'CMon Feel The Noize' or you might fancy generating a 'Ballroom Blitz' or perhaps foot-tapping along with some 'Tiger Feet' or even a 'Dancing Queen'. Whatever your choice, be it Slade, Sweet, Mud or Abba, the era of glam rock and pop can be yours.
Failing that you could opt for simply 'Stayin Alive' or getting fired up at a 'Disco Inferno' or checking that 'Heaven Must be Missing an Angel with the funky rhythms that accompanied John Travolta's mid-70s blockbuster movie ' Saturday Night Fever'.
In the 70s variety really was the spice of life and we can match you up with bands that will enliven your event with a prodigious pedigree of prime pop pickings that are guaranteed to bring the house down.
80S Era Bands And Orchestras
The Queen of Pop, Madonna, appeared on the scene 'Like A Virgin' Frankie went to Hollywood to 'Relax' with 'Two Tribes' 'the Bangles' were having a 'Manic Monday and Madness' were going crazy every other day of the week!
The 80s left an indelible mark on the music scene and it's incredible to think that some of these ever popular tracks were first cut almost a quarter-of-a-century ago.
Time waits for no man - or woman for that matter - but you and your guests could be having the time of your lives if you want to step back in time and recapture the super sounds of the 80s with the crème-de la crème of performers who are masters of their musical craft.
