Madison Avenue UK 10 piece soul, Motown & disco band

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Full 10-piece band, 3x lead vocalists, 3x horns, keys, guitar, bass and drums£1500
This is an introductory price, and can vary depending on a number of factors, including: distance, date, event timings, set lengths, and requirements. Additional premium for after midnight finish.

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Madison Avenue UK are a Midlands-based 10 piece function band, playing a variety of music, from soul, Motown and disco through to more modern, contemporary hits. We are well-organised, reliable and easy to work with - and have a BIG energetic sound.

The full 10 piece band is made up of:-
Female lead Vocalist - Lucy
Male lead Vocalists - Liam and Stephen
Three piece horns section – Cheryl & Elli on alto and tenor saxophones, Charlotte on trombone
Guitar/keyboards – Eddie on guitar, Jeremy on keyboards
Rhythm section – Joe on drums, Ian on bass guitar.

Set length options:

  • 2x45 minute sets (typical option)
  • 3x30 minute sets
  • 2x60 minute sets (additional cost)

We are happy to learn a special song for a special occasion with advance notice, such as a first dance request for a wedding, as long as it fits within our style and instrumentation.

We have Public Liability Insurance and PAT-Tested equipment, including our own PA system and lights, and can also play a playlist of music during the intervals.

Madison Avenue UK

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Location

Based in Swadlincote, Derbyshire

Will travel up to 125 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 125 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 50 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

----- Soul/R&B -----

634-5789 - Wilson Pickett

Another Saturday Night - Sam Cooke

Barefootin' - Robert Parker

Bring It on Home to Me - Sam Cooke

Cupid - Sam Cooke

Everlasting Love - Love Affair

Green Onions - Booker T. & the M.G.'s

Hard to Handle - Otis Redding

Hit the Road Jack - Ray Charles

How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) - Jr. Walker & the All Stars / Marvin Gaye

I Got You (I Feel Good) - James Brown

If You Don’t Know Me by Now - Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes / Seal

In the Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett

It’s All Right - The Impressions / Aaron Neville

I’ve Been Loving You Too Long - Otis Redding / Seal

Knock on Wood - Eddie Floyd

Let’s Stay Together - Al Green

Love Really Hurts Without You - Billy Ocean

Mr. Big Stuff - Jean Knight

Mr. Pitiful - Otis Redding

Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett

Pick Up the Pieces - Average White Band

Piece of My Heart - Erma Franklin

Rescue Me - Fontella Bass

Respect - Aretha Franklin

Shake - Sam Cooke / Otis Redding

(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding

Soul Man - Sam & Dave

Stand by Me - Ben E. King / Otis Redding

Sweet Soul Music - Arthur Conley

Tainted Love - Gloria Jones

Tell Me What I Wanna Hear - Eli Paperboy Reed

Think - Aretha Franklin

Time Is Tight - Booker T. & The M.G.'s

Twistin’ the Night Away - Sam Cooke

Under the Boardwalk - The Drifters

When a Man Loves a Woman - Percy Sledge / Michael Bolton

You to Me Are Everything - The Real Thing

(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher - Jackie Wilson

You're More Than a Number in My Little Red Book - The Drifters

----- Motown -----

Dancing in the Street - Martha and the Vandellas

Get Ready - The Temptations

I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch) - The Four Tops

I Wish - Stevie Wonder

Loco in Acapulco - The Four Tops

My Girl - The Temptations / Otis Redding

Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder

Superstition - Stevie Wonder

----- Disco -----

Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now - McFadden & Whitehead

Blame It on the Boogie - The Jacksons

Car Wash - Rose Royce

Celebration - Kool & the Gang

Get Down on It - Kool & the Gang

Love Train - The O'Jays

Never Give Up on a Good Thing - George Benson

September - Earth, Wind & Fire

----- Swing/Jazz -----

Can't Take My Eyes off You - Frankie Valli

Feeling Good - Nina Simone / Michael Bublé

I Just Want to Make Love to You - Etta James

----- Christmas -----

Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) - Michael Bublé

December - Earth, Wind & Fire

Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town - The Crystals

This Christmas - Donny Hathaway

----- Other/Modern -----

Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison

Dance With Me Tonight - Olly Murs

Get Lucky - Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams & Nile Rodgers

Happy - Pharrell Williams

Help Me Make It Through the Night - John Holt

Only You - Yazoo

Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes / Ben L’Oncle Soul

Shake It Off - Taylor Swift

Treasure - Bruno Mars

Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Preferably no sound limiter.
The full 10-piece requires a good size space, ideally 20 feet wide by 12 feet deep, but we can squeeze into less, we will communicate the requirements and possibly visit the location in advance if in doubt.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes, we're completely self contained, with full PA, sound and lighting equipment.


What information do you require about a venue?

Venue name and postcode.
If possible - the amount of space available for us to perform; number of plug sockets within the area; where we can park on-site and access information.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes, we can provide music in-between our sets free of charge via a Spotify playlist if required.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

We are happy to perform afternoon/evenings.
We will take about 90 minutes to set up PA/lighting.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes, we are happy to perform outside as long as we are under a covered area.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

Clients can request a few specific songs from our repertoire that they would like us to play if they wish, but the final set list is determined by the band. We will learn a specific song for your for a special event if required - for example a first dance at a wedding - as long as it fits within our instrumentation.

Recent Clients

Madison Avenue UK has performed for these clients:

Derby College Awards

Branston Golf Club Pink Ribbon Glitter Ball

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotels

Hoar Cross Hall Hotel & Spa

Sketchley Grange Hotel & Spa (resident Christmas band)

Stapleford Park Country House & Hotel

Wicked Hathern Fest (2018, 2019 & 2022)

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