Are you planning an event this year that you want live music at but are not sure what options are available due to the Covid-19 restrictions? If yes then this blog post is for you.
Here at Silver Stage Entertainment we are adapting to the times and all of our bands are offering different options on how to fit with the current restrictions.
Currently under Covid-19 guidelines outside performance are allowed so here are some of our favourite bands that can perform outside and have up to a maximum of 5 people in them which helps with social distancing and keeping numbers low whilst still having a full sound.
The City Strollers
The City Strollers are the UK’s leading acoustic roaming band. With corporate clients including Google, Formula 1, HSBC, British Airways, Jaguar Land Rover, NHS, Help For Heroes, Taylor Wessing, City AM, WH Smith, Boots, Rabobank, Atos, Epson, Kuoni, World Television & Kwik Fit to name a few; you can book The City Strollers knowing in confidence that they have earned their solid reputation through bringing great live music to every event.
As a premium acoustic band, they have played at venues including: Wimbledon Tennis Championships, Chillon Castle (Geneva, Switzerland), Isola Del Garda (Lake Garda, Italy), The Shard, The Ritz, Claridge’s, The Langham, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Roof Gardens, Grosvenor House, The Ham Yard Hotel, Babington House and countless other luxury venues in the UK and beyond. This is one acoustic band in serious demand.
Combining two acoustic guitars, percussion, saxophone, double bass and a whole lot of harmonies, The City Strollers offer a fresh delivery of live music through their arrangements of classic songs and modern hits in a warm, feel-good style of performance. Together, these musicians’ five instruments create the perfect bed for harmonised vocals.
If you want the full sound of a complete band, with a more acoustic delivery, or you’re just looking for a performance with a twist, then The City Strollers are the band for you.
Being fully acoustic makes them the perfect band for booking during Covid-19 restrictions
One More Time
Comprised of 3 saxophones and a bespoke portable drum kit, One More Time delivers a unique blend of improvised groove music and covers. Originally formed as a street busking band, this young energetic and talented act endeavours to move the raw electricity of live street performance to stages and events.
A perfect addition to any occasion, One More Time offer a complete covers set full of hard hitters that will get heads turning and guests dancing. They move seamlessly between songs, drawing from all time classics, 90’s floor fillers, and modern day hits to springboard into exciting improvisations.
Whether it’s marching wedding guests down an aisle, entertainment for a drinks reception, or providing walk on stings for an award ceremony, One More Time is an incredibly versatile and adaptable to the situation at hand.
One More Time are fully mobile (all the instruments are strapped to the players) so could go anywhere within the event if booked as a roaming act, alternatively they can also work as a stage performance - or both!! This allows performances to take place in a plethora of exciting scenarios.
For larger-scale events, One More Time can also be connected to a P.A. system, and their wireless microphone set up still allows for a great deal of mobility. Please enquire for any further details and to find out what we can bring to your event.
Together and individually they have played at venues such as Wembley Stadium, The O2, NIA Birmingham, The Royal Albert Hall, The Union Chapel, the Southbank centre, and main stages at Shambala, Bestival, and Boomtown festivals. Members have performed alongside artists including Beverley Knight, Peter Andre, Lee Ryan and Beardyman.
Clients include LinkedIn, The Emirates FA Cup, British Airways i360, The National Theatre, Swiss Shippers Council, Borough Market, Turner Contemporary, Camden Town Brewery, Epsom Downs Racecourse, British Council, Wembley Stadium, City Pantry, and Sofar Sounds.
Mark Rav Vast Drum
Mark is based in London and plays some of the rarest and most incredible instruments in the world, the Rav Vast Drum and Handpan. The instruments magical sound perfectly combines melody and rhythm and often invokes feelings of water and the ocean. The vibrations and resonance that comes from the drum directly affects the soul of the listener.
Marks performance is unique and original, with some structured tunes and some completely improvised based on the energy of the crowd. His performance is guaranteed to captivate audiences and get people talking about how relaxing the instrument sounds and how its probably the first time they have ever seen one.
Perfect for yoga retreats, yoga classes drinks receptions, weddings, art exhibitions, fashion shows, themed events, background music and music during a meal.
Touch The Roof
Touch the Roof have been playing together since 2014 and are top industry professionals. The band members have graced the stage with legendary artists such as Sting, Shaggy, Stereophonics, Melanie C (Spice Girls), Beverley Knight and Jamiroquai. The band has performed all across central london at live music venues such as Boisdale, Quaglinos, The Arts Club - Mayfair, 100 Wardour Street. They also hold a residency at the JW Marriot hotel in Phuket, Thailand every year for the New Years Eve celebration party.
The band enjoy playing a wide variety of styles, however they are mostly known for their expertise in the soul/RnB/motown and pop genres. With a repertoire list of over 200+ songs, this band are suited for absolutely any event!
Being just 4 members in the band this group is a great option for the evening entertainment at a wedding or private party to get the whole room dancing.
The London Swing Band
The London Swing Band is London's leading Swing band formed of Trumpet, Guitar/Male Vocals and Double Bass. The stylish trio play all the classics from Louis Armstrong to Duke Ellington as well as being able to put their traditional spin on the hits of today.
They regularly perform all over the UK, overseas for Weddings, Corporate Events, Themed Events and Private Parties. The band has the option to be fully acoustic and able to roam around a room from song to song or also offers the option to provide a PA system and be the centre focus of any event.
The London Swing Band has performed at prestigious venues all across the UK that include: Kensington Palace, The London Science Museum, Two Temple Place, Eltham Palace, The Langham, Ashridge House, The Hurlingham Club, The Freud Museum, The Luton Hoo hotel, One Belgravia. The band has also performed for these well known brands/events in the UK and Europe: Facebook, Huawei, The National Restaurant Awards, UBS, Urban Food Festival, Johana Alsop Hand made Fair.
The bands vintage look and sound allows them to take you and your guests back in time to a different age, proving a sophisticated atmosphere whilst people chat, eat and most likely dance. For larger events there is also the option to add additional instruments such as Drums, Sax, Piano and Female Vocals.
They perform all of the swing classics from Louis Armstrong to Nat King Cole and also are more than happy take requests.
With the option of being fully acoustic or using a PA system this band is able to be very flexible with Covid-19 requirements.
The Appleyards
The Appleyards presents the ultimate in Musical Sophistication with a modern twist…. from Ed Sheeran to Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald to Chaka Khan, the London based trio will serenade you with the perfect summer soundtrack or an elegant evening performance.
The band have the unique ability to provide either a luscious vocal led performance, or for the more understated event, a purely instrumental experience led by the soothing sounds of the saxophone. Of course, a combination of both is an extremely popular choice.
With the option of being fully acoustic or using a PA system this band is able to be very flexible with Covid-19 requirements.
The Roaming Chaps
The Roaming Chaps are London’s fresh, high energy acoustic wandering trio. They can play any time, any place, and will deliver all your favourite classics as well as current chart hits in their totally unique style, featuring finely tuned 3 part vocal harmonies, acoustic guitars and their signature virtuosic fiddle
With or without PA, The Roaming Chaps can perform anywhere you need. They can roam around guests at your event, entertaining them in small groups and taking requests from our extensive repertoire. Alternatively give them a stage and they will fiddle the house down!
The band have appeared everywhere from Soho House to The Royal Albert Hall to house parties, and appeared alongside artists as diverse as Sting, Eminem and Calvin Harris. Corporate clients include Facebook / Instagram, Red Bull, BMW and Jaguar Land Rover, and we’ve entertained the likes of Sir Chris Hoy, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
The London Soul Band
The London Soul Band is an all-star band holding a very impressive CV between them in the music industry.
The group play a range of Classics and modern pop tunes from the charts but with an original twist making this group truly unique.
The highly in demand band members have performed with the likes of Jessie J, Robin Thicke, Rudimental, Ollie Murs, All Saints, Kwabs, Conor Maynard, Izzy Bizu, Ady Suleiman, Nathan Sykes, Peter Andre, Zara Larsson, Tinie Tempah, Heatwave and The Drifters and at many major international festivals and stages throughout Europe and the US / Japan, including Glastonbury, Bestival, Latitude, Hard Rock Calling @ Hyde Park, Royal Festival Hall, Ronnie Scott's (UK); North Sea Jazz Festival, Montreux Jazz Festival, SWR3 New Pop (Europe) Osheaga, Lollapalooza, Outside Lands (US / Canada), Tokyo Opera Hall (Japan).
They have also recorded for TV on broadcasts including: Glastonbury 2013 + 2016 – BBC UK, Mercury Music Awards Live 2012 – Channel 4 UK, Hard Rock Calling 2011 – SKY UK (UK); TFI Friday, X Factor, BGT, The Voice, Skavlan, Taratata, Harold Schmidt (Europe); The David Letterman Show, Craig Ferguson, Conan O’Brien (US) as well as many UK and overseas radio broadcasts.
Currently all of our bands are offering smaller line ups, acoustic options and other solutions so do enquire if you see an act that you like and we will let you know what they can do within the current restrictions.
So if you are planning an outside party, wedding, garden party, beach party or any kind of other event that you want to brighten up with a live band don’t hesitate to send us a message for a free quote today!