What we do!

We are a 1920s - 1950s vintage style trio that plays a huge mix of material... blues, jazz, ragtime, rock & roll, jive, swing and boogie music.

Our party / wedding set is designed to get people dancing with a wide range of dance 'feels' and well known popular music.

Let us take your guests back to the prohibition era!

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How we do it!

We bring to life classic songs by artists such as;

Johnny Cash, Fats Waller, Louis Armstrong, Louis Jordan, Robert Johnson, Eric Clapton, Billie Holliday etc.

Songs like;

"Folsom Prison"

"Shake Rattle and Roll"

"I've Got Rhythm"

Keep reading for testimonials and more info.

The band sets the stage with authentic vintage instruments and clothes so that guests are transported back to the previous times.

We use 1930s metal resonator guitars, a real 1930s drum kit, washboards, tailored vintage suits.

We also swap who plays what instruments and singers and so provide an ever changing 'show' with a wide range of popular vintage music.

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About us,

We have headlined stages at The Great British Blues Festival and play around 100 events per year... 50+ are private parties and wedding events. As such you can be sure we're an experienced and perfect band to fill your dance floor and entertain your guests.

The band has been going since 2011 and has constantly been busy and had great reviews. We have a 10/10 review rate on here. We also have a long list of testimonials. Just get in touch for them.

We have full PA, lighting, we have PAT tested equipment and Public Liability Insurance of £10,000,000. You don't need to worry about anything in terms of getting live music... just book us and we'll do the rest!

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Extra information,

If you're looking for a daytime background band then check out our duo The Washboard Resonators on line. Perfect for something a bit more acoustic.

Need PA hire for the day / night as well?

Try us! We can provide background music, a microphone for speeches or a sound system for after we play for your i-pod play list. We can turn up early or stay late as needed.

This can be much cheaper than hiring a separate PA for the day. Just get in touch for a quote.

You may never booked a band so have various queries or be wondering about how live music would work at your event.

We have played in all situations imaginable and are all internationally travelled, full time pro musicians. Trust us to know how to entertain, advise what works and so take the worry out of organising your event. Feel free to arrange a call with Martyn through the bands website to chat.

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Testimonials;

Hi Martyn,

Thank you and the band for playing our wedding last weekend.

You really brought the whole thing alive with your enthusiasm and sound.

Everybody who we spoke to said how much fun they had dancing and how much they loved your music!

We hope that you and the band enjoyed the gig as much as we did!

Is there anywhere where you'd like us to leave you a (glowing) review?

We look forward to undoubtedly seeing you again in the future,

Very best wishes,

Tom and Kate – Hardcastle Craggs, Hebden Bridge – 07/05/2022

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Hi Martyn

Thank you all for a stunningly good night.

Everyone loved it and your performances were amazing! My mum was so happy and loved it.

Thank you for doing Freight Train too.

Thank you again!

Tara – Mothers 80th – Leeds – 20/07/2019

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Hi Martyn,

Everyone is still talking about how good you were! It was exactly how I wanted the evening to be and I thoroughly enjoyed it all. Just in case you didn't notice! Ha ha!

Best wishes,

Joanne Elliott – 50th Birthday – Hope – 18/05/2019

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Hi Martyn,

Thanks so much for yesterday it was sooooo great! You guys were amazing, everyone loved you all and had so much fun. We couldn’t have hoped for anything better.

I just transferred the balance to your account, I think that’s the final bill but let me know if there’s anything else.

Faris and Charlotte. Hertfordshire – 15/08/2018

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Hi Martyn

Hope you’re well.

Just wanted to say thank you so much for last weekend. You guys were fantastic and everyone loved the set! So many people have asked about you and if you're touring soon. I’ve told them to keep checking your website!

Hopefully see you at a gig again soon!

Best

Charlie. Durham - 18/07/2018

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Hi Martyn,

On behalf of Tiffany and myself we'd like to offer massive thanks to you and the band for playing at our wedding. You guys played a fantastic set and all of our guests thought it was amazing! Everyone was buzzing about how good it was... thanks also for letting Tiff up on stage.

Hopefully we'll get to see you perform again soon.

Kind regards,

Tim and Tiff, Gam Farm, Grassington - 07/07/2018

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Hi Martyn,

Me and Rose would like to thank-you for playing our wedding on Thursday night. Everybody really enjoyed it and you are a class act.

Balance is being paid this morning and we’ll look forward to seeing you again!

Jake and Rose, Hazel Gap Barn, Nr Worksop, 31/05/2018

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Good afternoon Martyn,

Firstly we just wanted to say a huge thank you for last night, you were brilliant and all of our guests can’t stop talking about how great you guys were. We’re both really sorry we didn’t get chance to chat properly- a hectic day from beginning to end!

We really appreciate you moving around for us and adding energy to the evening, and also for stepping up when we had technical issues with the first dance! Again you made the night and we can’t thank you enough.

Please pass our thanks to the other guys and we’ll be along to see you again soon.

Genuinely, we can’t thank you enough. You made our wedding.

Danika and James, The Tempest Arms, Skipton, 29/03/2018

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Dear Martyn,

We would like to thank you and the lads for the fantastic music you provided us with on Friday night at the Craven Arms, Appletreewick. We all had a really wonderful evening, all our guests really enjoyed your music and style, you really made the night so very memorable.

We would like to thank you and the lads for the fantastic music you provided us with on Friday night at the Craven Arms, Appletreewick. We all had a really wonderful evening, all our guests really enjoyed your music and style, you really made the night so very memorable.

Clare – 60th – 12/05/2017

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Hi Guys,

Just a quick message to say THANK YOU and the lads so bloody much for playing a blinder on Saturday, I can't put into words how much it meant to us and the response from our friends and families has been utterly overwhelming, you guys went down a storm! It was certainly the best wedding bash I've been to... and it was mine, bonus!

A good friend of mine called Kelly was asking me on the night where I found you from, she owns a very cool venue in the village here, 12 Harland Place it is called, she always has really cool acts on, much like yourselves, and the place is always packed with a great relaxed atmosphere. I think she will be looking to book you lads very soon and a good few times in the future too, she was dead keen, hopefully you will get lots more stuff out of it, I hope so cos I am officially your biggest fan and it would be awesome to know you are playing on our doorstep.

Anyhoo, Have you got a home address we can send a card to please?

Will see you lads in the near future.

Dave, Anna & Derek

p.s. I am still actually still recovering from spinal surgery, so dancing for me was not a very good idea, but I just couldn't resist when you lads played and Ive suffered ever since, but man was it worth it!!!

Dave & Anna - Bannatyne’s – 03/10/2015

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To Leeds City Stompers,

Thank you so much for playing at our wedding at Chatsworth House on May 24th.

We really excited for you to be our band and you didn’t let us down.

All the songs you played created a great energy and atmosphere, which reflected our entire wedding day.

Not only did you do a great job with the music but you were a great bunch of guys too.

Once again thank you for making our day special.

James & Leanna – Chatsworth House – 24/05/2015

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Martyn,

First and foremost, thanks for the other night, the gig was great and everyone loved it! Wasn’t sure if everyone would be into it (not that we cared it was what we wanted!!) but everyone genuinely did and really did top off a great day.

To let you know I’ve just wired you some rupees so if you could please let me know you have received this ok.

Thanks again and hope to see you guys at a gig when we are back from honeymoon.

Cheers

David & Nikita, The Craven Cruck Barn, Appletreewick Wedding 02/04/2015

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