Specialists in Weddings, formal functions, and Caribbean themed everythings, this is a steel band that has been using its unique style of tropical tunes to warm events of all types for the past 30 years.
Playing a mixture of infectious island melodies, well known pop songs and sing alongs, and even Christmas carols - all with a Caribbean twist - Band one are of the most popular steel bands on the circuit, and have performed in 12 different countries, and counting, for corporate heavyweights such as Nokia, Cadbury and Sky TV.
What makes this band unique is their versatility.
Lead by the jazz junkie, Francis, they manage to produce the sweetest of sounds with anything from one to six players, and hence consistently offer the right sized ensemble to suit each particular event and budget.
Band One are available to learn a request to make your special day that little bit more special.
Ask nicely and they might even let you have a go!
Based in Manchester, Greater Manchester
Copacabana
Fly me to the moon
Can't take my eyes off you
My guy
Plat that funky music white boy
Three little birds
Dancing queen
Brazil
Quando Quando
Spanish Eyes
Three Little Birds
Smooth criminal/Billie Jean/Bad
Hey big spender
Dream a little dream of me
Fever ( you give me )
The Girl From Ipanema
Something Stupid
Yellow Bird
Island in the sun
Jamaica Farewell
La cucaracha
The Cricket Song
Rum And Coca Cola
Rivers of Babylon
Hot Hot Hot
Quando Quando
Brown Girl In the Ring
Just The Two Of Us
Take 5
When the saints
(Various Christmas carols)
(Your request)
Plus many more...
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We usually only need the address, but if the place is difficult to find then please let us know.
Sometimes, please enquire within.
The big gigs are really nice, but our favourite gigs are where you perform at a regular person's special event.
You get to hear their story, and see how happy the music makes them feel.
We have a very unique sound that is influenced by almost all genres of music.
We try to add a Caribbean twist to songs that people recognise, from all genres - reggae/calypso, popular songs from every era (70s - present day).
We all have different stories, but we all started the steel pans in primary school. There's something different about musicians who started as young children - hopefully it shows in what we do!
We love the variety - that keeps it interesting, but if we had to choose we would say the more informal the occasion the better, since you can connect with the people.
Sometimes the best gigs are just playing in somebody's house or garden - you become part of the family.
We're flexible.
2 hours of playing spread over the course of your day/evening as instructed
Usually a TRIO or DUO, but available from 1 - 6 musicians upon request
Yes please.
We have a very varied repertoire so please let us know your preferences.
Check out our reviews!
We can perform up to 2 hours which you can spread over a larger period of time to suit your event.
We're flexible, so let us know what you need.
Well they're percussion so we can play loud or softly to suit.
We usually don't mind letting a few brave people have a quick go.
Alton Towers' Caribbean themed weekend - Alton Towers, Alton, 2014
Citroen – At the Splash Landings Hotel, Alton Towers, Alton, 2013
The Ironman UK Triathlon – On Rivington Green to welcome athletes, Bolton, 2013
The Trafford Centre – At the rebranding of the ‘Intu’ Trafford Centre, Manchester, 2013
Nokia – At the Rotherham Call Centre - Ventura House, Rotherham, 2013
Cadbury – At Cadbury world, Bourneville, 2012
British Gas – At the Manchester Call Centre, Manchester, 2012
Sky TV – At their summer ball held at Leeds University, Leeds, 2011
Most wedding venues
Bars and clubs
Hotels and event spaces
Botanical gardens
Regular people's houses and gardens
Too many places to mention