Swing Your Soul A tremendous 9 piece Soulful Swinging Little Big Band

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Price Guide

The guide prices below are for events within 20 miles of Whitstable, Kent. Outside this area extra travel expenses will apply. Please get in touch for an accurate quote.
2 x 45 minute sets:
7 Piece (with male singer): £1155
9 Piece (with male and female singer): £1455
9 Piece soul (with female singer): £1455
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About / Biography

Their music ranges from the golden era of big band right through to the choicest boogielicious soul. Jazz flights are standard but the smooth vocals from Peter and driving diva anthems from Ginger elevate this fun-loving band to the legendary wonderful party darling status they richly deserve.

Band leader Ian:

Ian is a seasoned Director of Music, Teacher conductor and Bandleader. Swing your Soul combines his love of that big band sound and a driving groovy beat.

Ginger:

Ginger has been performing for twenty years running her six to nine-piece funk and soul band. She is part of an award-winning songwriting team performing in smaller intimate soulful forms. An excellent contact list means you can build your soulful, funky or jazzy night around this amazing singer.

Line-Ups:

Show Band: 9 Piece - Vocals, Guitar (BV), Bass (BV), Sax/Flute/Percussion (BVs) Drums, Keys (BV), Baritone Sax, Trumpet, Alto Sax

Show Band: 10 Piece - As above add percussion

Little Big Band: - Add Bari Sax, Trombone, Trumpet, Alto Sax

Big Band: 18 piece


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Reviews (4)

There are currently 4 user ratings for Swing Your Soul

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Whitstable, Kent

Will travel up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 20 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.

Ain't that a Kick in the head

In The Mood

New York, New York

Fly Me to the Moon

You Make me Feel So Young

Mack the Knife

That's Life

Do Nothing 'Til you Hear from me

Straighten' Up and Fly Right

I Got You Under My Skin

Have You Met Miss Jones

Girl From Impanema

All of Me

All I Do Is Dream of You

Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder

Reet Petite - Jackie Wilson

I Only Want to be With You - Dusty Springfield

Feeling Good - Nina Simone

Moondance - Van Morrison

Respect - Aretha Franklin

I Feel Good - James Brown

I Wish - Stevie Wonder

Proud Mary - Tina Turner

Say a Little Prayer - Aretha Franklin

Signed Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder

My Baby Just Cares - Nina Simone

September - Earth Wind and Fire

Best of My Love - The Emotions

Flip Flop Fly

Choo Choo C'Boogie

Bring me Sunshine

Lovely Day - Bill Withers

La Dolce Vita

What a Wonderful World

Sway

Mambo Italiano

Crazy Little Thing Called Love

Let There be Love

Me and Mrs Jones

Fools Fall in Love

Brown Eyed Girl

Twisting the Night Away

Accentuate the Positive

Don't Get Around Much Anymore

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

We are a nine-piece band aim for a performance space of around 16' deep x 24' wide stage. Please bring power to our performance space. We need at least x2 x13am power sockets. Parking / offloading close to the performance are is desirable. Plan for parking for at least six cars.

You can also break us down to a swing only element with seven players and a male vocalist.. POA


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

We are self contained and come with our own PA and lighting for the band suitable for most events. Speak to us in person about sound for very large events.


What information do you require about a venue?

We just need to know where the venue is and directions that will help send us to the right place to load in and park. Please let us know if there is a sound limiter at the venue.


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

You are welcome to play your favourite playlist though our PA or we can play an appropriate playlist during breaks and as we break down.


What happens during band breaks

We can provide background music using your iPod (or similar) through our PA. We are also happy to play your playlist whilst we break down (up to 30 minutes after the performance).


Do we have to provide PA / Sound

We provide our own high quality sound system and lighting.


Will I have to provide a meal for the band

This will depend on the distance travelled and the time of the event. Please talk to us about including the band in the food offer at the time of booking and we will work it out.. Do budget for soft drinks for the band.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

We played at the Eurotunnel 25th Anniversary party.. Very Ooh Laah laahh! The event was Huge and held in England and France.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

We love the golden age of Jazz and Swing but we also love soul so we mix them all up and create the ultimate party delivered in a package that everyone can relate to.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

The band has been gigging for many years and have performed at gigs accords the UK and Europe


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

We love weddings but it must be it is a point of pride that we have made the most buttoned up executives dance and dance at corporate parties.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

We arrive c. 2 hours before the performance time and play up to 2 x 60 minute sets. We are happy to play shorter / slightly longer sets but this set up seems to work best.


Are you happy to perform outside?

We are happy to play outside but please protect us from the weather and have a contingency in hand for extreme weather. Ensure your power supply is run to the performance area and that we have a flat and level surface to perform on.


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

If you hate a song.. tell us and we will stay clear. If you love a song from our list we will make sure we play it on the night. We read the dance floor carefully so please trust us to choose the best music to make your night great.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Full of Fun!


How Long will you play for?

A usual evening is 2 x 60 minutes or an equivalent playing time that suits your event. We are very flexible!


When will the band set up and sound check?

This will depend on the nature of the event, but for example; a party with guests arriving at 7pm the band will arrive c. 5.30pm to load in set up and sound check. Arrangements for weddings will be discussed with you so the band can arrive and set up as discretely as possible.

We are very experienced at this! An early set up can be arranged for a nominal charge.


Can we choose songs the set list

We have a very comprehensive list of songs and will always try to accommodate special requests. Trust us to read the dance floor and choose a great list for you. Of course if there is a song our list that you love, of course will will include it.


Will you learn and play my favourite song?

We can at a very reasonable cost get an arrangement specially done if it is not in our playlist. If it is straightforward we might even already know it.


Can I choose the song for our first dance?

Of course, its the most important tune of the night! We do have a number of songs in our repertoire that are appropriate. Or we are happy to play the original version through our sound system.


Can I choose between Swing and Soul Sets

Yes you can pick our seven piece swing or our nine piece Soul set. Or, you can even ask our nine piece band to pay a good mixture of the two so there really is something for everyone.

Recent Clients

Swing Your Soul has performed for these clients:

Eurotunnel

University of Kent

Canterbury Festival

Summer Streets Festival, Regent Street

Pizza Express

Venues

Swing Your Soul has performed at these venues:

Pizza Express

Eurotunnel

University of Kent

Lympne Castle

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge

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