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Ma Bessie
Duo
Available in Reading
Based in: Reading, South East
Based in: Reading, South East
5.0 (2 reviews)
From: £400
From: £400
I have many years experience performing live in many venues. Currently I have a residency at Cafe Boheme in Soho and Brasserie Zedel in Piccadilly.... (more)
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Lily Beck
Duo
Available in Reading
Based in: Reading, South East
Based in: Reading, South East
5.0 (3 reviews)
From: £500
From: £500
Lily is an exceptionally talented, internationally acclaimed, Professional Vocalist. Lily is able to provide a diverse arrange of music from Upbeat party, to laid back smooth jazz and soul. Lily works on her own, with duo's, trio's and full bands. ... (more)
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Pickup Duo
Duo
Available in Reading
Based in: Reading, South East
Based in: Reading, South East
5.0 (9 reviews)
From: £400
From: £400
UK based Acoustic/Hi Tech Duo consisting of Female and male vocals, guitar and piano and can perform with backing tracks/loop pedals.
Flexible and available for bookings in 2021/22... (more)
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THISISIT
Duo
Available in Reading
Based in: Reading, South East
Based in: Reading, South East
From: £620
We are a versatile duo band specializing in soul, pop, blues, R&B, funk, and gospel music. With a dynamic range of performances, we bring our unique sound to a variety of events, including weddings, birthday parties, pubs, cruise ships, and other celebrations. ... (more)
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The MxX
Cover Band
Available in Reading
Based in: Reading, South East
Based in: Reading, South East
From: £800
Amazing covers band perfect for any wedding or private function. We specialise in a wide mix of music catering for all tastes and ages, from pop, rock, jazz, funk etc; from the 1960s to the present day. We also enable you to use your own playlist for music between sets... (more)
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The Gentlemen of Ska n B
Reggae / Ska Band
Available in Reading
Based in: Windsor, South East
Based in: Windsor, South East
From: £1000
A high octane feel good dance ska, 2 tone ,soul and reggae show
A 6 piece band fully suited and booted sax ,trombone, keys ,bass ,guitar drums vocals
We are experienced musicians playing pubs, clubs , festivals events around London and the South East... (more)
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Don't Look Now
Function / Party Band
Available in Reading
Based in: Bracknell, South East
Based in: Bracknell, South East
From: £500
Don't Look Now are a Rock & pop band with a repertoire of over 300 songs, which includes at least one song from every year of the UK charts from 1954 up to the present day.
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M & B Duo
Duo
Available in Reading
Based in: Ascot, South East
Based in: Ascot, South East
5.0 (5 reviews)
Mili & Bertie are an acoustic duo of guitar and vocals.
They are a unique pair who perform a wide variety of covers.
Mili and Bertie perform all over the world and have gathered impressive clientele in the process.... (more)
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Gershom Brown
Soul / Motown Band
Available in Reading
Based in: Milton Keynes, South East
Based in: Milton Keynes, South East
5.0 (11 reviews)
From: £4550
From: £4550
16 bookings
StarStruck & vocalist of The Kingdom Choir. Versatile vocalist, all genres of singing. Weddings, Corporate, Funerals, SingerGrams, B'days, Anniversaries, Engagement, Special Occasions.
Fuel cost worked out at £0.42p £0.55 per mile on top of fee distance dependant... (more)
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Steelasophical Steel Band
Steel Drum Band
Available in Reading
Based in: High Wycombe, South East
Based in: High Wycombe, South East
5.0 (5 reviews)
From: £327
From: £327
Steelasophical provides award-winning Steel Drum Solo, Duo & DJ entertainment for weddings, corporate events and private parties across the UK. Led by Gary Trotman, we bring Caribbean sunshine, premium sound and years of professional experience to every celebration.... (more)
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Ryan Mac- As seen on ITV1 & BBC 1 - Crooner + Pop, Rock, Funk & Soul
Rat Pack Show
Available in Reading
Based in: Worthing, South East
Based in: Worthing, South East
5.0 (12 reviews)
From: £300
From: £300
International Crooner Singer. Also covering Pop, Rock, Funk & Soul, dance floor hits.... (more)
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Best Part Collective
Duo
Available in Reading
Based in: Guildford, South East
Based in: Guildford, South East
From: £500
Sophisticated function band creating an atmosphere of elegance, style and effortless luxury for every occasion. From intimate piano-accompanied love songs to Soul, Motown, RnB, Pop & Disco; We bring the romance as well as the party. Solo, dup & trio options... (more)
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Tangelo
Duo
Available in Reading
Based in: Maidstone, South East
Based in: Maidstone, South East
5.0 (1 review)
From: £210
From: £210
A female cover duo of songs arranged a little differently 2 vocals/backing, guitar, bass and percussion... (more)
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Sparky & Sprite Entertainment
Duo
Available in Reading
Based in: Bicester, South East
Based in: Bicester, South East
5.0 (15 reviews)
From: £400
From: £400
3 bookings
We are an experienced duo who sing songs from the 1940’s, 50’s & 60’s and can adapt to most styles of popular music from Easy Listening/Swing to Rock & Roll to West End, dependent on what the client needs. ... (more)
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Rival Kings Function Band
Wedding Band
Available in Reading
Based in: Brighton, South East
Based in: Brighton, South East
5.0 (23 reviews)
From: £1400
From: £1400
Backed by 60 + five-star reviews, Rival Kings deliver a rich live sound and explosive energy designed to pack your dance floor and make your wedding or event unforgettable.... (more)
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Sam Knight
Rat Pack Show
Available in Reading
Based in: Purfleet, South East
Based in: Purfleet, South East
5.0 (8 reviews)
From: £500
From: £500
2 bookings
Sam is a unique, versatile singer who specialises in Swing Music but is equally able to perform many genres of music from Pop and Soul to Motown and Reggae and Rock & Roll.... (more)
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As the sun set on another warm spring day, the village of Dufton came alive with the sweet sounds of American blues performed by the phenomenal Ma Bessie’s Prohibition Party. The hall was full of an enthusiastic audience some of which came from Murton where the band previously performed with Highlights a few years ago. Extra seating was needed meaning the hall was at its full capacity but Ma Bessie (aka Julia Titus) ensured everyone felt included and able to see her engaging facial expressions and rhythmic movement timed perfectly with the music.
The show began with smooth tunes such as: Nina Simone’s ‘I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free’ and ‘Summertime’ – the perfect soulful tune with relation to the recent weather. Interspersed amongst traditional blues there were some well known Gospel songs, and to mark the change of genre Julia wore an original 1920s gospel style hat. This really brought the passion behind the music right into the audience’s eyes and ears ...as the sequins
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You absolutely smashed it yesterday thank you!! It was all perfect!
Just rewatched the Ben platt song. Honestly, it was incredible ❤️
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We hired Coral and Sam for my sisters festival themed hen do in July 2021 and they were amazing! They were very accommodating with our (two) change of dates and they were excellent in terms of communication - always very quick to reply to my many questions.
In terms of the music - wow wow wow! They catered to our taste perfectly, they were interactive with the 'crowd' and are both so very talented. We all had an amazing time and I would thoroughly recommend them for your celebration.
Thank you Coral and Sam! ????????
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