60's and 70’s dance/function band. Large repertoire of classic hits, all played live with a driving Backbeat - guaranteed to get your feet tapping. Our Set Lists span the decades from the 50's to the 80's, though most are from the 60's or 70's. With strong lead vocals and multi part harmonies, we bring an updated sound to the best known hits of the past.The Backbeats have been performing live music for 30 over years - and we play 100% live (no backing tracks).
All members have without exception played their respective instruments since childhood, and several of the band are multi instrumentalists.
The common denominator is our collective love of classic sixties and seventies music - the Golden Years of pop!
We play hits by the Beatles, the Stones, the Kinks, The Dave Clark Five and many, many more.
Sixties and seventies music is as much loved today as at any time in the past.
Hire The Backbeats and let us take you back to the golden era…
The Band:
Kevin: Lead Vocals
Chris: Lead Guitar - Vocals
Roy: Rhythm Guitar - Vocals
Martyn: Bass Guitar - Vocals
Carl: Drums
The Band are fully equipped with our own Sound System with Disco or Background music, Stage Lighting, etc - all PAT tested and Insured.
We play Private Parties, Dinner Dances, Charity or Fundraising Events, Festivals (indoor or outdoor), Hotels, Pubs, and Clubs, Weddings, Anniversaries, Themed 60's and/or 70's nights, Corporate Events.
Any venue from Hotels to Pubs or Sports /Social Clubs, from Exhibition Centres to Community/Village Halls, Church Halls, Scout Huts etc At your home/garden or in a barn or field!
From 50 to 500 people, whatever your event or venue, we will entertain you and your guests!
We have been touring continuously since 1989, and are both professional and reliable
Based in Burnley, Lancashire
I Saw Her Standing There
Eight Days a Week
Lady Madonna
Let it Be
Proud Mary
Bad Moon Rising
Roll Over Beethoven
I'm A Believer
Pretty Woman
It's All Over Now
Spirit In The Sky
Jumping Jack Flash
Stuck In The Middle With You
Hippy Hippy Shake
Good Golly Miss Molly
You Really Got Me
All Day and All Of the Night
Sweet Home Alabama
Venus
All Right Now
Run To You
Do You Love Me
Twist and Shout
All we need is a relaible 240 v mains supply!
Yes we are fully self contained with a full PA system and lights, all PAT tested
Access and parking info would be useful please
Yes we have hundreds of songs organised into play lists for different types of event. These play through our PA
We have all played since childhood
Our favourite events are family parties, but one of the perks of a Function Band is the variety we get to see and play at
We like an hour to set up and sound check, preferably before guests arrive.
However we realise this is not always possible, and can work to suit your timings
Normally play 2 x 45 minute sets, but again this is flexible
We play several outdoor gigs a year, weather permitting. All we need is suitable space and a reliable power supply
We have an extensive back catalogue and can take a few advance requests