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Wedding reception music – DJ, live band, or even both?

November 4, 2011 / by / 0

It’s often a good idea to round off the wedding reception party with a DJ for all the Dancing Queens and the younger element in general to expend the very last of their energy on the dancefloor. But is a DJ playing records all evening, however varied and eclectic his/her repertoire, sufficient entertainment to satisfy…

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The 1940's Blitz Big Band
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Band Hire : Birmingham and the midlands, Band Hire : Bristol and the south west, Band Hire : London and the south east, Band Hire : Manchester and the north, Band Hire : Scotland, Wedding reception music

A 1940’s Themed Party – Bring Back Memories of World War Two

November 3, 2011 / by / 0

The 1940’s was a decade dominated by war. The pain of parting, anxiety and fear for the future and the very real fear of death – the world lived from day to day with these feelings.  Hollywood musical films, shown in cinemas everywhere provided a welcome escape into a dream world of glamour, chic and…

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American Country, Band Hire : Birmingham and the midlands, Band Hire : Bristol and the south west, Band Hire : London and the south east, Band Hire : Manchester and the north, Band Hire : Scotland, Wedding reception music

American Wild West Themed Party: Have a Hillbilly Hoedown

October 31, 2011 / by / 0

Looking for a party idea that is entertaining, inclusive and memorable?  The American Wild West is the perfect choice. Checked shirts and jeans are easy to find.  Country music from a great band sets the scene. Add line dancing or barn dancing and you’ve got all the ingredients for a brilliant night.

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Band Hire : Birmingham and the midlands, Band Hire : Bristol and the south west, Band Hire : London and the south east, Band Hire : Manchester and the north, Band Hire : Scotland, Themed party music, Wedding reception music

The versatile violin performs magical wedding music

October 27, 2011 / by / 0

The fiddle is a musical instrument of ancient and obscure origin. Introduced to Europe from the near East, possibly around the time of the crusades, it underwent considerable modification and hybridisation over the course of several centuries, emerging in its modern form in Renaissance Italy and renamed as the violin. It has altered very little…

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Band Hire : Birmingham and the midlands, Band Hire : Bristol and the south west, Band Hire : London and the south east, Band Hire : Manchester and the north, Band Hire : Scotland, Swing & Trad Jazz

The Iconic Sound Of New Orleans Trad Jazz : Dixieland Trad Jazz – The Signature Sound Of New Orleans

October 20, 2011 / by / 0

Marching bands of musicians were commonly employed to accompany wedding and funeral processions in the culture of the French-influenced enclave of Louisiana and the city of New Orleans. By the turn of the 20th century, these strolling players had become something of an institution, and their particular choice of instrumentation and distinctive style of music…

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Band Hire : Birmingham and the midlands, Band Hire : Bristol and the south west, Band Hire : London and the south east, Band Hire : Manchester and the north, Band Hire : Scotland, Classical ensembles, Party and corporate event entertainment ideas, Wedding ceremony music

The ethereal sound of the harp is perfect for a wedding ceremony

October 19, 2011 / by / 0

The intimacy of a private wedding is enhanced by elegant and enchanting music played on the harp. Its gentle, lilting sound provides the perfect backdrop to the exchange of vows and rings, and can also entertain guests both before and after the ceremony.

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African, Indian & Steel Bands,, Band Hire : Birmingham and the midlands, Band Hire : Bristol and the south west, Band Hire : London and the south east, Band Hire : Manchester and the north, Band Hire : Scotland, Themed party music

The origin of the Caribbean Steel Pan

October 17, 2011 / by / 0

Caribbean Steel Bands bring a happy-go-lucky, sunshine carnival atmosphere to festivals, weddings, family parties and other social events the length and breadth of the British Isles.

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