Monday 31st August 2009

Glenn Miller Tribute Bands: The Glenn Miller Tribute Orchestra

Let the Glenn Miller Tribute Orchestra take you on a nostalgic journey through the musical career of the man who created one of the most recognisable big band sounds in popular music history.

You'll hear over 2 hours of Glenn Miller classics: In The Mood, Perfidia, Tuxedo Junction, Little Brown Jug, Moonlight Serenade, I Know Why, String of Pearls plus many more played by a fantastic young band of accomplished musicians dressed in full AEF uniform and performed exactly as it was back in 1944.

The orchestra is directed by Paul Barry who was formerly the Master of Ceremonies onboard the QE2 cruise ship. This is where the idea of putting together a Glenn Miller Tribute Orchestra was initially conceived. Paul had seen many orchestra's performing on the QE2 over the years and wanted to do something totally different. He created his own unique production of what is, in essence, the Glenn Miller story.

Many big bands have tried to reproduce that unmistakable Glenn Miller sound but none of them come close to the Glenn Miller Tribute Orchestra. This is a spectacular tribute to the music and life of a band leader who influenced a generation.

Reviews:
"As the curtain raised, what we saw was a professional looking band who were dedicated to perform their best, and we were quite frankly thrilled and a little spooked as the hairs on the back of our necks raised to this quite emotional start to the concert"

"The Musical Director was Paul Barry, a handsome and pleasant mannered man who wrote and presented the program using some well known extracts from the Glenn Miller Story and the rest from his own knowledge of Glenn Miller history. Throughout the program, he gave us information about Glenn's life and career, as well as history about the tunes the band played and the members who played those tunes in the original Glenn Miller bands"

"The band sounded really good and very close to the original Glenn Miller band. I have never been so satisfied with a concert before because this, from a Glenn Miller fan point of view, was a Glenn Miller Story presentation"

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Wednesday 26th August 2009

ZZ Top Tribute Bands: ZZ Stop

ZZ Top tribute band (ZZ Stop) present an unmissable tribute to these ridiculously long bearded rock gods. This awesome 3 piece live band have performed to mesmerized audiences all over Europe. People can't believe how authentic this band actually is and they're from Birmingham of all places.

They've performed at many festivals and events over the years including the Kent Bike Fest, New Forest HOG, Wozwolf MC and the Tewkesbury and District MCC.

Songs Include:
Sharp Dressed Man
Gimme All Ya Lovin
Legs
Rough Boy
I Need You Tonight
Le Grange

Plus many more you thought you'd forgotten.

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Thursday 20th August 2009

Jazz Tribute Bands: The Ged Hone Flexi-Jazz Band

The Ged Hone Flexi-Jazz Band are recognised as one of the best Jazz bands in the UK today. Jazz music has been part of the Hone family for several generations. Ged still plays the same cornet that his great grandfather used back in 1874.

It's fair to say then that Ged Hone is one of the most experienced Jazz musicians in the land. His band are able to mix the varied nuances of the Jazz world with those of a private function where the music and performers have to blend subtly into the occasion.

In an age of electronic and digital music the 'Ged Hone Flex-Jazz Band' are still able to recreate the good time music that was born out of the Honky Tonks of New Orleans, the 'Speakeasies' of Chicago and the night clubs of Kansas City and 52nd Street in New York. This band of hugely talented and flexible musicians have taken this great music and adapted it to suit a wide variety of events.

Clients Include:
The Orient Express
Imperial War Museum
Blackpool North Pier
Chelsea Flower Show
Lowther Horse Trials
Tatton Park Country Show

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Wednesday 19th August 2009

Elvis Presley Tribute Acts: Rob Kingsley

There are many Elvis tribute acts in the UK today and finding the right one can be extremely difficult however Rob Kingsley has been voted the best Elvis tribute artiste in Europe. This is one of the biggest competitions in the world and he won it outright.

Rob is an international entertainer with hundreds of acclaimed performances to his credit including radio and television appearances. His shows are dedicated to paying a sincere tribute to "The Greatest Performer and Entertainer" that ever lived and are completely authentic in every way, even down to the flamboyant costumes he wears on stage which have been designed by BK Enterprises and Gene Doucette, who were one of Presley's American costume designers. Robert has performed at Wembley Stadium in front of 48,000 people.

Awards Won:
2007 Winner Best Vegas Elvis UK and Runner Up in Europe at the Largest Elvis Contest in Europe
2008 Winner Grand European Champion at the Largest Elvis Contest in Europe
2009 Best Newcomer Award from the Official Elvis Presley Fan Club Great Britain (OEPFC)

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Thursday 13th August 2009

UB40 Tribute Bands: Rats In The Kitchen

Rats In The Kitchen are a fantastic UB40 tribute band.

They are based in Birmingham and travel throughout the UK and Europe performing to capacity crowds wherever they appear. This amazing 8 piece live band provide heart pounding, foot tapping reggae hits spanning 25 years. Let them take you on an exciting journey spanning UB40's early hits right through to their latest material. There's also plenty of audience participation thrown in for good measure.

Rats In The Kitchen present a spectacular live UB40 tribute show that appeals to all ages. If you get the chance to see them…take it, this is UB40 at their very best.

Clients Include:
BMW
Jaguar
British Gas
Bass
Butlin's Holiday Resorts
Cadbury's
Rolls Royce
Birmingham City Council
Carlton Television
Enterprise Inns
Haven
Stanley Casino's
Jumpin Jak's
Chicago Rock
Pontin's
Village Hotels

UB40 Tribute Bands: Rats In The Kitchen

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