Live Music
The Jazz Dynamos
From swing to the Beatles and Latin to reggae, the Dynamos have it all. Hardly surprising you have to book a year in advance.
Blue Harlem
Authentic 40s and 50s big band jive and uptempo blues. This is where Billie Holiday meets Ray Charles.
The Journeymen Blues Band
If you like Gary Moore, Eric Clapton and that whole guitar thing, then this is a must for you. Real rockers playing real rock. Tremendous!
Tel. Leighton 01792 581124
Solo Artists
Three years ago I was asked to supply a small sound system for a Chinese Elvis impersonator at a kosher Chinese restaurant in north London. There I met Paul Hyu. The quality of his act and the manner of his delivery was nothing less than sensational and when the show was over he was so knocked out with the crystal clear sound that he asked if we could join forces and I became his sound engineer for the next thousand years!
Whatever you do and wherever you go, always remember that despite cheap imitations there is only one Chinese Elvis. The best hour you could ever have with your clothes on.
Shenton Dixon
This guy is a talent. Not enough that he does his own 'across the board show', he also does 4 lookalikes, including an incredible Stevie Wonder. Check this guy out – now.
Other DJs
B & B
Two mates who work together and go by the name of B & B. They, like me, are sensible and price themselves likewise. Nice people to do business with.
Tel. Neil 07711 045597
Dance Concept
This is a site owned by my two sons, who are both professional DJs. They specialise in more contemporary styles, but are equally adept at the commercial party side. You could always, of course, contact them via me on this site, or at their own site:
Tribute Bands
The Beached Boys
It's got to be the surfin' sound of California as presented by The Beached Boys. Totally live, totally fantastic.
Squeezed
Mind you, if you were partying in the 80s you will love Squeezed and their tribute to Squeeze. High praise from Glen Tilbrook after he took the time to see them.
Music Shop
I have used Holiday Music in Leytonstone for over 20 years for all my PA requirements. Completely straight with you and they make you feel relaxed.
The shop is used by some famous guitar heroes. Well worth a visit.
Tel. 020 8558 2666
Backing Tracks
My first choice here is Midi Magic or if it's not in their catalogue then use Comtracks who are also very good.