Function Band #1705

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A fantastic seven piece wedding, party and function band, located in and around Leeds, West Yorkshire. Combining the sounds of soul, motown, disco, funk, r’n’b, pop, jazz and beat in a repertoire that spans over 70 years, they are able to accommodate many different musical tastes in a package that is finished off with an outstanding level of musicianship, and a feel that cannot be beaten.Available for weddings, corporate events, private parties (or any excuse for a good time), can deliver the soul to a party and get people on the dance floor. Quite simply, they are the best choice for any function, large or small!


Originally formed in 2008, they are a seven piece band, consisting of vocals, guitar, keyboards, saxophone, trumpet, bass and drums. Whilst mainly performing in the North of England and the Midlands, are available for any booking all over the UK. To add value to their excellent performances as, background music can be provided in the form of a jazz quintet, quartet or trio. This is an excellent accompaniment to any function (for example, a wedding breakfast) and can easily be arranged at request. They can even arrange music for a wedding ceremony, playing piano or as an acoustic duo. With a state-of-the-art sound system, lighting, top-notch instruments and equipment (which is all fully PAT tested), have the knowledge and gear to make your night amazing. Of course, they are also fully covered by public liability insurance.

The manager and sound engineer, has years of event management experience. As sound engineer, he can ensure meticulous attention to sound system for perfection on the night. Being a former artiste with a background in soul, he was a natural choice for. His knowledge of dealing with the specific requirements of public, private and corporate clientele is invaluable to the band and their audience.

Rates From £1250
Minimum rate for two hours of live music and a DJ for between live sets and after the live band if required.

Playlists / Performance Info

Here is a small sample of what we do. We do take requests so long as we are given reasonable time to learn them!
I Feel Good – James Brown
Get Ready – The Temptations
Dancing in the Street – Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
Sunshine of Your Love - Cream
Son of a Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield
Soul Man – Sam and Dave
Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I’m Yours – Stevie Wonder
Canned Heat – Jamiroquai
Mercy – Duffy
Sir Duke – Stevie Wonder
Fever – Peggy Lee
Moon Dance – Van Morrison
Cissy Strut – The Meters
Summertime – George Gershwin
Feeling Good – Nina Simone
Superstition – Stevie Wonder
Jungle Boogie – Kool and The Gang
September – Earth, Wind and Fire
Tainted Love – Gloria Jones
I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor
Rescue Me – Fontella Bass
Master Blaster – Stevie Wonder
Eleanor Rigby – The Beatles
Cosmic Girl – Jamiroquai
I Just Want to Make Love to You – Etta James
Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
Valerie – Amy Winehouse
Le Freak – Chic
You Got the Love – Candi Staton
Crazy In Love – Beyonce
Crazy – Gnarls Barkley
Disco Inferno – The Trammps
Dream a Little Dream – Mama Cass Elliot
Love Machine – Girls Aloud
Danger! High Voltage - Electric Six
Here Come the Girls – Ernie K-Doe
99 Red Balloons - Nena
The Look of Love – ABC
Say a Little Prayer – Aretha Franklin
I’m Gonna Make You Love Me – Diana Ross
Uptight (Everything’s Alright) – Stevie Wonder

Jazz Repertoire
All Blues
All the Things You Are
Take the ‘A’ Train
Footprints
Maiden Voyage
Little Sunflower
Nature Boy
This Masquerade
Moonlight in Vermont
Ladybird
Jordu
The Days of Wine and Roses
Blue Bossa
All of Me
Autumn Leaves
St. Thomas
Bernie’s Tune
There Will Never Be Another You
Blue Monk
Four
Blue Train
Goodbye Pork Pie Hat
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy
Someday My Prince Will Come
Bluesette
Misty
Mr. Clean
Sandu
Satin Doll
Red Clay
Seven Steps to Heaven
Take Five
Solar
Cook’s Bay
Beautiful Love

Entertainment Type

Function Band

Reviews

We always have a band at our end of year celebrations, and are generally forced to endure a sloppy mix of club classics and boyband style pop! Kabuki brought something totally new to the occasion, and I just wish we’d found you earlier. Well done!”


My feet have never hurt so much from dancing! Loved it, loved it, loved it. You guys made the day


just wanted to say a huge thanks to all the guys! The party was wonderful and everyone had a brilliant time. Endless compliments were passed on to me for you all, and we are DEFINITELY having you back next year!! Thanks guys


Hi , it’s MRS Kempton here. I really want to give you a sincere thanks for playing at our wedding. As you know, my Husband and I are professionally involved in music so choosing a band that would live up to our expectations was difficult, but we are absolutely sure we made the right choice. There were many, many musicians present and they have all commented on how great you were; they loved the jazz (I think a few were quite green with envy, hehehe!) Everyone was seriously impressed by the power of the evening band and how tight you were! It was such a massive part of our big day and we are so pleased we got you in, so once again, thank you


We really must say the biggest thank you… We feel so rude as we didn’t actually speak to you on the night. It was remarkable that you were able to set up and get everything sorted without disturbing us once, we didn’t even know you were there until we walked in. You were professional, pleasant and you sounded great – I will recommend you to everyone, you really were tremendous


Thanks for playing at our wedding, you were so so good it really quite took us by surprise! I’m so glad we got you to play the jazz throughout our meal; it set everyone up for a great night! I’ve never seen half the people in that room dance and was a bit shocked to see them all going hell-for-leather! I do apologise about my over enthusiastic sister, she just really liked you guys! I really hope to see you play again, do you just play weddings or can we see you elsewhere?”


Your recordings are good, and they persuaded us to book you, but we never in a million years anticipated you guys to be SO good. I can honestly say that I have never seen such a professional sounding band before, you’re all absolutely lovely too! I will recommend you to everyone that ever needs a band


Why have we never bothered having a live band before, can we book you again for next year? One of the best nights of our lives


Me and my Husband wanted to thank you for doing such an astounding job at our wedding, you guys were really unique and you stunned everyone; the singing in the church was angelic, the jazz at our meal really set the tone and created an incredible atmosphere, the evening band, well, even my Dad danced, and he has never danced so that’s saying something!!! We nearly decided not to bother having live music, but I’m so so so so glad we did, and I’m so glad we chose you, you made our day perfect – it made it an occasion that no-one has stopped talking about.”


A quick email to say an enormous thank you for stepping in at such short notice, I cannot believe how fantastic you guys were, you really stole the show! It’s been nearly a month now (sorry for not getting in touch sooner) and all everyone seems to talk about…still….is you guys! Even my ninety year old gran couldn’t stop dancing! I have been recommending you guys to everyone, hopefully you will be free for my work’s Christmas party…… Once again, an enormous thank you!”


Areas Covered

Nationwide