The Prohibition Jug Band The authentic sounds of 1920’s and 30’s America!

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Price Guide

The guide prices below are for events within 20 miles of Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire. Outside this area extra travel expenses will apply. Please get in touch for an accurate quote.
2 x 45 minute sets: £1180
Background music from a playlist in between the sets free of charge.
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About / Biography

The Prohibition Jug Band bring you the authentic sounds of 1920's and 30's America - Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Ragtime - and put their own twist on it. Songs of murder, betrayal, gambling, liquor and redemption. Signed to one of the UK's most prestigious Jazz labels ‘Lake Records’ they record their albums as part of the 'Vintage Recording Project' essentially recording all live around ribbon microphones, as it would have been back in the 1930’s.

Line up: Duncan (Vocals & Double Bass), Sarah (Vocals), Neil (Vocals & Guitar), Toby (Vocals, Banjo & Dobro), Liam (Vocals, Harmonica & Jug)

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There are currently 9 user ratings for The Prohibition Jug Band

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire

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.

Leadbelly - Midnight Special

Blind Willie Johnson - Light From The Lighthouse

WC Handy - St Louis Blues

Louis Armstrong - Someday You'll Be Sorry

Trad - Just a Closer Walk With Thee

Hokum Boys - Caught Us Doing It

Cats & The Fiddle - Killin’ Jive

Spohie Tucker - Some Of These Days

Blind Blake - Champagne Charlie

Robert Wilkins - Alabama Blues

The Carter family - Little Black Train

Trad - Ezekiel Saw The Wheel

Billy Banks & His Orchestra - Who’s Sorry Now

Jaybird Coleman - I’m Gonna Cross The River Of Jordan

Ida Cox - Fogyism

Leadbelly - Ella Speed

Lil Johnson - Hot Nuts!

Trad - Railroad Bill

Bo Carter - My Pencil Won’t Write No More

Papa Charlie McCoy - Too Long

Blind Blake - Diddie Wah Diddie

Charlie Patton - Frankie & Albert

Washboard Sam - Easy Ridin’ Mama

Stanley Brothers - Where We’ll Never Grow Old

Paul Specht - Hot Feet

Who Rolled The Stone Away

Hokum Boys - Keep Your Mind On It

Bessie Smith - Kitchen Man

Fats Waller - Your Feets Too Big

Bessie Smith - Sugar In My Bowl

Joel Shaw & His Orchestra - Mouthful ‘o Jam

Hokum Boys - Beedle Um Bum

Charlie Patton - Jesus Is A Dying Bed Maker

Cannon’s Jug Stompers - Bring It With You When You Come

Robert Johnson - They’re Red Hot

Bessie Smith - Sugar In My Bowl

Memhis Minnie - Frisco Town

Bumble Bee Slim - Greasy Greens

Memphis Jug Band - He’s In The Jailhouse Now

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

3 x double sockets, dressing room.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

All PA provided and background music between sets


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

Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The band formed in 212 and has released 10 albums and played nearly 700 shows at clubs, festivals, arts centres, theatres and private functions


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

Festivals

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

1 hour set up and sets typically 2 x 60 mins


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes


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

1920s and 30s material only but happy to perform requests

Recent Clients

The Prohibition Jug Band has performed for these clients:

Triodos Bank

Wicor Marine Yacht Haven

Venues

The Prohibition Jug Band has performed at these venues:

Twinwood

Retro Festival

Festival of Vintage

Vintage Nostalgia Festival

Bude Jazz Festival

Upton Jazz

Keswick Jazz Festival

Kirkcudbright Jazz Festival

Broadstairs Folk Week

Filey Folk Festival

Middlewich Folk & Boat Festival

Hallelujah Blues Festival

Glastonbury Abbey

The Candlelight Club

Nightjar

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Funeral / Memorial

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Religious Event

Recording Session

Theatre Show

Burns Night

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

Folk

Jazz

Blues

Dixieland / Ragtime

Gospel

Features:

PAT tested

Male & female vocalists

100% acoustic (no power)

Female vocalist

Public liability insurance

DJ / background music options

Will travel internationally

PA / sound system included

Male vocalist

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