Looking for something a bit different for your wedding, party or event? Check out our selection of the top 10 bands with an individual twist...
The music of today on the instruments of the past!
Based in: Surrey
The Rusty Nails have honed their skills on the international festival circuit over the past few years. They are now also a firm favourite at weddings and parties up and down the country. Mixing up-to-date chart hits with their wit, vintage instrumentation and dancing style this group of musicians are really a sight to behold! If you are looking for something a bit quirky for your event then look no further than this fantastic band!
Gypsy punk lunatics with a taste for the macabre!
Based in: West Sussex
Another of our bands who started their musical journey on the festival scene. The Skeleton Crew play music which is slightly on the "dark" side (in the best possible way!). They provide the perfect accompaniment to any horror themed party or any event where a haunting atmosphere is required. Having played at Glastonbury, Bestival and Secret Garden Party alongside performances on BBC Introducing this band certainly have a great pedigree.
Acoustic folk / covers duo
Based in: Shropshire
The Lost take popular tunes and put their own unique spin on them, creating an extremely full sound from just Acoustic Guitar, Violin, Harmony Vocals and Percussion (and when they are feeling particularly extravagant, a little bit of Mandolin too). They have been playing together in different acts for over ten years and are as comfortable playing classic songs from the 60s and 70s as they are playing modern rock and pop. Separately, they have toured across the world, playing venues of all sizes and supporting some of the biggest acts in the charts today.
Father and son Celtic folk duo
Based in: East Sussex
Blakeley and Son are a fantastic, locally renowned Celtic folk duo. With father Garry on violin/vocals and son Edd on guitar they perform some of the most authentic folk music around. These two fabulous musicians have the ability to transport their listeners to an Dublin pub or traditional folk festival, you can almost taste the Guiness!
The Ultimate Irish Party Band
Based in: Buckinghamshire
Originally from the West of Ireland but currently based in the Cotswolds, The Rib Ticklers blend the best high-energy pop songs with a selection of fantastic Irish songs. The band pride themselves on their professionalism and commitment to top quality performances. They are happy to work closely with clients to create the perfect entertainment for any event.
New Orleans style brass band
Based in: London
The Hot Rock Brass Band is a band inspired by the New Orleans brass band tradition but also incorporating influences from many other cultures and genre’s – Jamaican, Eastern European, funk, Latin, gospel, jazz. This is all tied together with a sense of humour and fun giving the band their own unique sound. Sousaphone player Graham Hughes put the Hot Rock Brass Band together 2007, surrounding himself with a collection of highly versatile jazz musicians who could take a melody and turn it into an arrangement on the spot. Hot Rock Brass Band has been inspiring people of all ages and tastes at weddings, clubs, arts centers and festivals across the UK.
One of the UK's best brass bands
Based in: East London
Big Bold Brass is a show stopping brass-percussion ensemble guaranteed to bring a unique style and character to your event. As a mobile unit, Big Bold Brass perform classic hits and sports anthems in an irresistibly quirky fashion, bringing the 'party' vibe to any sporting or outdoor occasion. Rooted in the tradition of New Orleans with a modern fresh take on the format.
Pop and Rock Classics with a Gypsy Jazz Twist
Based in: Manchester
The Full Beans were formed in 2014 by professional guitarists Jake and Chris. The plan was to play a mixture of old gypsy jazz standards and modern day rock/pop classics with a gypsy twist. Having quickly made an impact on the Manchester acoustic scene with their first live shows at the end of the year, the duo has since expanded into a variety of line ups that can now offer vocals, upright bass, violin and drums as well. Known for their frantic and heavily improvised live shows mixed with intricately arranged medleys expect to see The String Beans busking in a town near you soon!
Latin / Chorinho / Choro Folk Group
Based in: Surrey
The four members of Choro Bandido formed the group after many years of playing Brazilian samba together. Their love for Brazilian music has led them to studying a genre from early 20th Century Rio de Janeiro, "Choro". Choro emerged in Brazil at the turn of the 20th century and blends the music of the 19th century Portuguese courts, early samba rhythms and elements of ragtime.
Sonic excitement and visual astonishment abounds!
Based in: Cornwall
Gypsy Cabaret Collective offer a musical cabaret experience that will amuse, bemuse and amaze. Performing a theatrical mixture of Gypsy, Balkan, folk, dance and swing influenced original songs and arrangements. Expect rich harmonies, fast paced strumming, groovy bass lines, banging beats, virtuoso fiddle work, knees-up squeezebox merriment, a bombastic trombone, hair raising electric solos and a big slice of circus to top it all off. The group are fully insured, trained and equipped to undertake live music, fire manipulation and circus arts performance.
If you haven`t found the entertainment that you were looking for in the list above then maybe a place to look would be our bands home page where you will find all of the separate categories of bands that we offer at Last Minute Musicians:
Looking for something different for your special day? Want something a bit out of the ordinary? Well, look no further than the unique bands section of the directory.
Perhaps world music is something you'd like to consider - within the directory you'll find Brazilian bands, traditional Irish music and much more. There are also vintage bands, spanning genres from gypsy punk (a macabre mix of gypsy jazz rhythms and punk rock attitude) to parade brass bands playing New Orleans style jazz/blues. When it comes to this selection, each band is cable of offering something completely different.
Top tip: When it comes to the Unique/unusual bands categories, the rule book gets torn up a little - every single band is very different to the others, so make sure you spend good time going through the different options in the directory. Make sure you carefully review each part of a bands profile (paying special attention to promo videos and audio clips) and get in touch with plenty of time to spare before your event to discuss specifics and requirements.
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