About these Vintage Bands

Vintage bands offer a very unique option for entertainment at events. Whether you have a specific theme in mind, or find a band that you love and build a theme around them, hire a vintage singer that your guests will remember for a long time to come!

Vintage bands cover a whole host of genres - from 1920's bands, rhythm and blues groups to gypsy jazz and contemporary folk. This mean's there is a band to suit every possible occasion in these listings!

"We wanted something that was classy but very different for our daughters wedding. The gypsy jazz and swing hit the spot as we were transported to some cool Parisian club of the 1930s. Guests both young and old loved it! Many thanks for making it such a special day"

10/10 - Client Review of Cafe Manouche

Ideal for:

Unique events with a strong theme will benefit immeasurably from the addition of live music. Why not try a Great Gatsby style theme for your next corporate event? Or perhaps add a 1930's twist to your wedding reception with a vocal harmony group.

If you're opening a shop or venue with a vintage theme, consider booking entertainment to really help give your business the kick-start it deserves, and plan an event that will leave people talking for months to come.

If there is looking to be a vast age range at the event, or you need to cater for an older audience, vintage bands are usually appreciated by both young and old.

When booking Vintage Bands:

Vintage bands will work best when there is already a theme in place - consider asking your guests to dress appropriately and encourage people to get into the spirit of proceedings.

They will also work well in very intimate environments - If you are tight on space, or have to keep noise to a minimum, a small jazz ensemble will work well in the background of conversation. Consider having a low lighting level or even just candlelight to really enhance the atmosphere.

Prices for Vintage Bands:

A lot of vintage bands begin as a 3 piece, charging a minimum of £600. Some may offer additional instrumentalists (like backing singers or brass sections) at an additional cost. If you're looking to cut down on travel costs, use the "advanced search" feature to find local bands for hire near you.

Examples of Vintage Bands in Popular Music:

Imelda May - This Irish 4 piece is principally driven by the husband and wife duo of Imelda Mary Higham and Darrel Higham who formed the band in 2003 when they relocated from Ireland to London. The have since gone on to achieve widespread popularity with the public, as well as being well respected within the musical community. Both the strong look of the band and their vintage sound hark back to 1950's rockabilly and early rock n' roll, but they also experiment with jazz in softer ballads, as well as covering other popular songs in their own style to provide a very eclectic mix of music. Popular songs include "Johnny got a Boom Boom', "Mayhem" and their cover of Soft Cell's "Tainted Love".

The Black Keys - The garage rock duo formed in 2001 and have since released 8 studio albums. Their first commercial break through was actually with their 6th studio album "Brothers" and showcased their raw blues-tinged sound well. The group were influenced by Howlin' Wolf, Robert Johnson and other blues greats. Popular songs include "Tighten Up" "Lonely Boy" and "Fever".

Meghan Trainor - Before becoming an International superstar with smash hit "All About That Bass" Meghan worked as a songwriter from the age of 15, and has sought to included subjects important to women in many of her songs. A strong 50's and 60's influence can be seen in both her look and music. Popular Songs Include "All About That Bass", "Lips Are Movin" and "Dear Future Husband".

The Vintage Bands featured on this page are all members of the Last Minute Musicians UK entertainment directory. Use the refine section at the top of this page to find a retro band close to you for any event. Simply choose a county or enter a post code into the "available in" box to refine the listings to your local area. Click the "visit listing" button to see the full profiles of the individual Vintage Bands. With over 3300 active listings you are sure to find the perfect entertainer, musician, band or entertainment service to make your event just perfect. Don`t forget you can use our online chat (below) to get instant help with your booking.