THE BLACK SHEIKHS - THEY’VE DONE IT IN STYLE!

Vintage reprobates and genre alchemists, the Black Sheikhs fire heady concoctions of punk, pop, rock and swing, steaming into the 21st century.
Striking out with hotsy-totsy, modern vigour, they elegantly escort carnivals of wild, youthful creatures into the decade of excess and innovation.
Their contagious zeal bewitches even the most unwilling wallflower, rekindling the spirit of the Ritz and champagne fizz of the flappers.
An esteemed musical fraternity, they proffer the hottest modern hits with precision and humour, ushering in 20s style with gentrified contemporary pop.
Towering above the dance hall assembly, celebrity socialite Lord Acton and his roaring band, Black Sheikhs, exemplify the eccentricity and sparkle of 1920s British style and rhythm.

Lord Acton and his band of virtuosos take the popular songs of today, and dress them up in the snazzy rags of the jazz era. Mötorhead, Beyoncé, Swift and Sheeran, injected with a hefty dose of swing and savour faire.

From Glastonbury to the Palace of Westminster, they’ve set the stage on fire with boundless energy and brazen bon humour. From pub gigs to arenas, weddings to wakes, the Sheikhs have done it in style

THE ELECTRIC HARPIST - IN A CLASS OF HER OWN!

She’s Quirky Versatile Innovative Exciting And In A Class Of Her Own

Question: Did she really play Mr Brightside, Sweet Child of Mine or Gangsters Paradise?

Answer: Yes she did.

Full of surprise - She’ll wow your guests  - Steal the show  - She’ll be the talking point for weeks to come.

For all those who are interested she uses an electro - acoustic harp alongside loop and pedal fx technology

It’s simple - Think Brian May / Queen or Ed Sheeran

Her CV is amazing  - Former harpist to HRH The Prince Of Wales - A few Royal Weddings

International Performances - Japan, France, Russia, Switzerland, Spain and the U.S.A.

Numerous Radio - Television performances

If that’s not enough she featured in a Classic FM broadcast that followed the Queen's Christmas Speech.

Her repertoire is extensive and her ability to adapt all situations make her ideal for any formal occasions / balls, weddings and events.

She will fit perfectly into theme nights - Movies , Game Of Thrones, Medieval, Masquerade to name a few.

KALAMAZOO DANCE BAND

KALAMAZOO DANCE BAND

Without a doubt, the most popular 1940's Big Band on the circuit - playing for many of the war themed events across the UK, Europe and Middle East, bringing to life that Miller Magic and always creating a fantastic atmosphere for everyone. The stage presentation is superb  in U.S. Army Air Force uniforms and really gets everyone 'In the Mood' - add our fabulous vocalists or our Andrews Sisters tribute in RAF uniforms and you are guaranteed a superb event. Can also present in our South Pacific -Shore leave Glenn Miller style.

Perfect for weddings, 40's war themes, that require the best in Big Band and swing music.
Whether you're looking for an evening of dancing or wanting to host a party or celebrate an event, then The Kalamazoo Dance Band is the perfect solution.

BIG BAND - SWING MUSIC

Five Star Swing are recognised as one of the most versatile and accomplished Jazz and Swing bands in the U.K. Whether performing for dancing, listening or major theatre productions, you can be sure that your event will go with a swing!

Chris Smith (Band Leader).
Chris’s compositions and arrangements are frequently played by Jazz FM, Capital Radio, B.B.C Radio Big Band and of course Five Star Swing! As a Piano/Trumpet player, Chris has appeared on B.B.C breakfast T.V, Top Of The Pops, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club and The Royal Variety Show. He has toured extensively with the Herb Miller Orchestra (Glenn’s Brother), as well as Jazz festivals throughout the world.

Experienced in all types of functions and Stage Shows, with excellent vocalists and musicians, Five Star Swing create the vibrant sound of the Big Band era. Style is added to every performance from an exciting repertoire, featuring songs from Frank Sinatra, Natalie Cole, Glenn Miller and Jazz favourites, through to modern day artistes - Robbie Williams, Jamie Cullum and Jools Holland.

“Swing and Song of the Highest Order !” – (Encore Magazine)
“They Swing Like CRAZY !” – (Sheila Tracy, BBC)
“Sheer Versatility… They swept us along from the start !” – (The Daily Echo)
“A Celebration of Vintage Swing!” – (The Telegraph)

1940’s Five Star Swing was especially selected for the reunion party of the original TV cast of “Dad’s Army”, Churchill War Rooms, Westminster Palace, Imperial War Museum and H.M.The Treasury! The “G.I” musicians plus Simone as Vera Lynn will get you “IN THE MOOD” with the exciting vintage sounds of the 1940’s… sing-a-long with “We’ll Meet Again” & “The White Cliffs of Dover…