Swing & Soul Cats are a sensational swing and soul band performing a huge range of hits from the Swing, Jive, Soul & Motown eras. With a distinctive sound and unrivalled performance, they are guaranteed to transform the atmosphere of your event.

  • A sensational function band consisting of highly experienced professional swing and soul musicians

·    •  A huge repertoire featuring classic songs from the Swing, Jive, Soul and Motown eras - designed to appeal to audiences of all ages.

• Also able to perform "Postmodern Jukebox” style vintage covers of modern songs

  • Exceptional female vocals accompanied by an outstanding rhythm section and horn section

  • Additional male vocals, female vocals, percussion, strings and dancers can be added for an even more energetic show

  • Constantly in demand performing at corporate and private events in London and throughout the UK and internationally – clients include Ferrari, Sony, Dell, BMW, Bentley and more

  • Self-contained for most events with top-quality lights and sound equipment

  • Recorded music provided between sets free of charge

  • Available in smaller line-ups with small jazz, soul or pop bands for earlier in the day - with great discounts if booked together with the main band

  • Also able to provide classical or contemporary music including string quartet for wedding ceremonies

 

Line up & performance lengths 

·      6-piece band (budget option) - female vocals, piano, bass, drums, tenor sax then guitar or trumpet

·      7-piece band  (standard option) - female vocals, piano, bass, drums, guitar, tenor sax, trumpet

·      9-piece band - as above plus alto sax and second trumpet

·      12-piece - plus male vocalist, percussion, baritone saxophone

·      15-piece – plus two additional female vocalists, keyboards
· 18-piece - plus three string players (2 violins, 1 cello)

(Please note that these are suggested lineups - Swing & Soul Cats can perform with any number of musicians from a 6- to an 18-piece band. Feel free to get in touch to discuss the perfect band for your event!)

·      Contemporary dancers – 2 to 8 dancers can be added to the line-up when booking the 12-piece band and above for a spectacular stage show.

·      Vintage dancers - 2 to 12 dancers can be added to the lineup when booking the 7-piece band and above for an extra touch of class.

Standard performance: 2 x 60 minute sets or one 100 minute set 

Biography

Recently described by Deborah Meaden (BBC's Dragons' Den) as "exceptional", Swing & Soul Cats are a sensational 6- to 18-piece function band. They have a reputation as one of the most flexible party bands in the UK – starting the evening with up-tempo jive and swing numbers to get audiences of all ages on the dancefloor, before moving on to pop, Motown and soul music to keep you there all night.


Swing & Soul Cats have been performing up and down the country for 15 years, and are one of the most in-demand function bands in the UK today. Previous clients include Ferrari, BMW, Sony, Bentley, Triumph, Virgin, Lindt Chocolate and E-On and previous venues include Claridge's Hotel, Pinewood Studios, The Shard, Wembley Stadium and the Natural History Museum. They have performed at the Eiffel Tower in Paris and as far afield as Amman, Jordan and Marrakesh, Morocco.

The band plays a huge range of music from the Swing, Soul and Motown eras - and the set list is carefully planned to appeal to audiences of all ages, getting everyone on the dance floor all night long. Alongside authentic covers of some of the best music of the 20th Century, the band can perform their own vintage re-workings of modern songs in the style of Postmodern Jukebox – if you fancy hearing Crazy in Love as a 1920s Charleston, this is the band for you!


Swing & Soul Cats are also able to provide musical entertainment for other parts of your event - from classical music for your wedding ceremony to background jazz music for the drinks reception. With a wealth of experience performing at hundreds of events and venues throughout the country, Swing & Soul Cats have all the ingredients to make your event a success.

Jewish weddings

Swing & Soul Cats perform a great range of music for Israeli dancing at Jewish weddings, including Hava Nagila, Simon Tov and more.

 
Background Music
Musicians from Swing & Soul Cats can perform in smaller ensembles providing background music earlier in the day. Options available include:

·      Vocal-led roaming pop band (3- to 7-piece) performing walkabout music

·      Instrumental jazz bands, from a cocktail pianist to a jazz quartet

·      Vocal-led soul bands, performing relaxed pop and soul music.

 
Ceremony Music
Swing & Soul Cats also provide classical or contemporary music for your wedding reception.  Bandleader Mike is a highly trained pianist and church organist, and has played at over 500 wedding ceremonies. He will work with you to choose music that suits your religious or non-religious ceremony. Additional musicians, such as a singer, trumpeter, cellist, string quartet or vocalist can join with Mike to perform before the service and during the Signing of the Register.


Christmas Parties
Swing & Soul Cats are perfect for Christmas Parties, performing carefully selected Christmas hits made famous by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Andy Williams and The Jackson 5 alongside their usual Swing and Soul repertoire.


Your Event
Your event is special to the band and every event is treated separately, ensuring that your requirements are met. From choosing the perfect line-up to suit your event to smaller details such as the dress code, special requests and performance times, Swing & Soul Cats aim to be completely flexible to make sure that you get the perfect entertainment.