Miss Holiday and the Swingtones are a 5 piece band with female vocals, sax, piano, double bass and drums.
Their mix of swing, jive and jazz classics combined with vintage interpretations of modern songs appeals to a wide range of audiences and age groups, The band is ideal for vintage festivals, dance events, gigs, weddings and celebrations.
We have been lucky enough to perform at some prestigious events and venues this year including the Rye International Jazz & Blues Festival. We have returned for various concerts at The Alexander Centre in Faversham and opened for Macmillan Mayhem charity event. We are due to play at The Pheasantry, Chelsea early in 2024.
All experienced and professional musicians, Miss Holiday and the Swingtones can cater for any size event, from parties through to weddings and corporate entertaining, including a DJ if required.
Based in Ashford, Kent
It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing - Ella Fitzgerald
My Baby Just Cares for Me - Nina Simone
Stormy Weather - Royal Crown Revue
Blue Moon - Rodgers & Hart
In The Mood - Glenn Miller
Sentimental Journey - Ruth Brown
Why Don’t You Do Right - Peggy Lee
I Just Wanna Make Love To You - Etta James
Anything Goes - Ella Fitzgerald
Mr Bojangles - Jerry Jeff Walker
Beyond The Sea - Bobby Darin
Dream A Little Dream of Me - Doris Day
On Revival Day - Lavern Baker
That Man - Caro Emerald
(I'd Like To Get You on a) Slow Boat To China - Bette Midler/Barry Manilow
It’s Only a Paper Moon - Nat King Cole
Take It Easy Greasy - Lil Johnson
Buona Sera - Louis Prima
Night Train - Jimmy Forrest
Tequila - The Champs
Jump Jive and Wail - Brian Setzer Orchestra
Hit The Road Jack - Ray Charles
Jim Dandy - Lavern Baker
It Ain’t the Meat - The Swallows
Mama, You Treat Your Daughter Mean - Ruth Brown
Stray Cat Strut - The Stray Cats
Got My Mojo Working - Muddy Waters
Three Little Chickens - The Four Tunes
Big Ten Inch Record - Bullmoose Jackson/Aerosmith
Saved - Lavern Baker
Hot Rod Special - Lee Allen
Snatch ‘n’ Grab It - Julia Lee
Good Rockin' Daddy - Etta James
Wasn’t That Good - Wynonie Harris/Brian Setzer
Bim Bam - Sam Butera
Lovin' Machine - Wynonie Harris
Tainted Love - Soft Cell
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
Creep - Radiohead
Perfect - Fairground Attraction
Lovefool - The Cardigans
All About That Bass - Meghan Trainor
Should I Stay or Should I Go - The Clash
Pencil Full of Lead - Paoli Nutini
Babylon/Kingston Town - Lord Creator
We are a 5 piece band so need a medium size stage but can compact depending on venue size. We require 3 power sockets and 3 parking spaces.
Yes - we have full PA and digital mixer as well as a simple lighting rig.
Parking, access and unloading information/directions please . Also what time we can access the venue and is there a room for changing etc - Also need to know if a sound limiter at venue,
Yes
We were lucky enough to play at the Rye International Jazz and Blues Festival in 2023 and honoured to be playing alongside such artists as Ruby Turner, Laura Mvala, and The Brand New Heavies.
We are influenced by artists such as Nina Simone, Ruth Brown, Lavern Baker and Post Modern Jukebox to name a few.
We are all experienced musicians with years of gigging behind us and our lead vocalist, Miss Holiday Swing is well recognised on the vintage scene nationally.
We love to play at all events whether a small village fete, charity event, large festival or wedding/party. Our set appeals to all ages and we guarantee to get everybody up and dancing.
We normally arrive 1.5 to 2 hours before the performance to set up. We normally perform 2 x 45 minutes or 2 x 60 minute sets. We’re happy to play a bit longer or shorter but we’ve found that these set times suit us and our audiences best.
Yes
We are happy to play a first dance at your wedding and to consider any other special requests from the clients.
Previous clients have always complimented us and we are regularly asked back to most venues that we have played.
The Alexander Centre, Faversham
Rye International Jazz & Blues Festival 2023
The City Wall, Rochester
The Old Dairy Tap Room, Tenterden
The Oval, Margate
Whitstable Yacht Club - The Commodores Ball
The Grey Lady, Tunbridge Wells
Pizza Express Live
The Alexander Centre, Faversham
Rye International Jazz & Blues Festival 2023
The City Wall, Rochester
The Old Dairy Tap Room, Tenterden
The Oval, Margate
Whitstable Yacht Club - The Commodores Ball
The Grey Lady, Tunbridge Wells
The Pheasantry, Chelsea
Underbelly Boulevard, Soho