The band's reports are accurate - it was an unbelievable party. I've lost count of the number of nice things people have said. It was the perfect day from start to finish. I was going to write a letter thanking you and Loaded for everything you did but in the meantime I hope this glowing testimonial will suffice: We hired Loaded for our wedding reception at Longstowe Hall, Cambridgeshire on 8 August 2009. Having found Gigzmanagement's website through an internet search, my now-wife and I spent literally hours trawling through the playlists and demos of the vast array of bands on their books to find the perfect group. The website was very easy to use and extremely helpful in enabling us to make our decision. We settled on Loaded since we liked their sound and the range of songs they play. Booking them up and then managing the booking couldn't have been easier thanks to the help of Dave Jordan at Gigzmanagement and our own designated web page which enabled us to list our essential tunes and provide other information about the venue etc so the band knew what to expect. In addition to the 10 songs we were asked to choose from Loaded's playlist, we asked them to learn two additional songs - Mr Brightside by The Killers and Sex on Fire by The Kings of Leon. They were very happy to do that, and to to set up early (for a modest fee) so they would not disturb the wedding breakfast. As for Loaded's performance itself, it was quite superb. The large dancefloor was full from start to finish and the range of songs they played kept all age groups interested. The energy they created was fantastic with everyone having the time of their lives. Loaded's first set was very good indeed but their second set was unbelievable with one favourite tune after another being belted out and danced to hysterically. The highpoints were the two songs we had asked them to learn, both of which were played like the original bands themselves - I am sure they will remain regular fixtures on Loaded's playlist. As I was leaving the venue at the end of the evening, I bumped into Loaded's singer who was packing up. I thanked him for the great job he and his band had done and, although it was past midnight and he had a long journey to get home, he was happy to chat for a couple of minutes and ask how my day had gone. This act of courtesy and politeness was not a one-off as I gather the owner of the venue was also impressed by the band's attitude and manners. In summary, I can't speak highly enough about Loaded and Gigzmanagement, both in terms of their organisation before the reception and then the delivery of the performance on the day. Sure, these bands don't come cheap, but I believe it was money very well spent and I know about 100 other guests at my wedding who would agree wholeheartedly. Loaded are comfortably the best wedding band I have every heard and I sincerely hope I have the opportunity to hire them for some other function in the near future. Great job! - thank you!
James and Alison Parker // Longstowe Hall, Cambridge // Aug 2009
JAZZ & SWING BANDS
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THE JAZZ IN PARIS PROJECT
The Jazz In Paris Project is fronted by French-American singer eVe Buigues and Scottish guitarist Kevin Glasgow. As entertaining as they are unique, the Jazz In Paris Project bring us a refreshing new sound with original French adaptations of familiar standards such as Night And Day and Lover Man. Creative renditions of traditional French classics like Edith Piaf’s La Vie En Rose and unexpected pop tunes such as Sweet Dreams and Prince’s quintessential Kiss also feature on their self-titled album. GUIDE TO FEE Duo (guitar/voice): £550 Trio (guitar/voice/doublebass) : £700 Quartet (guitar/voice/doublebass/saxophone) : £850 BASED IN London |
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OFF THE RECORD
Made up from a selection of the most talented young Jazz musicians on the London circuit, this group performs from an extensive repertoire of jazz favourites including the show tunes of Rodgers & Hart, Gershwin and Porter; the smooth bossa’s of Jobim and Gilberto and the modern classics of Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn, Charlie Parker and Miles Davis. GUIDE TO FEE £850 BASED IN Middlesex |
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THE JAZZ IN PARIS PROJECT
The Jazz In Paris Project is fronted by French-American singer eVe Buigues and Scottish guitarist Kevin Glasgow. As entertaining as they are unique, the Jazz In Paris Project bring us a refreshing new sound with original French adaptations of familiar standards such as Night And Day and Lover Man. Creative renditions of traditional French classics like Edith Piaf’s La Vie En Rose and unexpected pop tunes such as Sweet Dreams and Prince’s quintessential Kiss also feature on their self-titled album. GUIDE TO FEE Duo (guitar/voice): £550 Trio (guitar/voice/doublebass) : £700 Quartet (guitar/voice/doublebass/saxophone) : £850 BASED IN London |
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ROCKIN' IN RHYTHM
Rockin' in Rhythm are a superb 8-piece swing band, playing all the classic big band dance favourites from the 1930's and 40's.They can play indoors and out and bring all the equipment necessary to suit your event. They play swing jazz from their extensive repertoire and are happy to take any requests. A really class band! GUIDE TO FEE £1100 BASED IN Sussex |
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SW5
Imagine a band with something of Louis Prima's Jump 'n' Jive sound about it, a little of Elvis, Scotty & Bill, belting out jazz standards fronted by a jazz diva in the grand tradition stretching from Ella to Diana Krall.....that's The Susan Williams Five. GUIDE TO FEE £950 BASED IN Middlesex |
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THE LOUNGE KINGS
The Lounge Kings” are a sophisticated UK based five piece lounge band, made up of smooth vocals, piano, drums, bass, and guitar. They have honed a fantastic show of the most loved standards, including music by Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Andy Williams and more modern swing classics by Michael Buble and Harry Connick Jnr. GUIDE TO FEE £1350 BASED IN Carmathenshire / Wales |
