Hire Acoustic Bands Portsmouth

Swinging the Lead (the Antidote to Boy Bands) are perfect at providing a relaxed, fun evening of Music that will suit all members of the family (especially the old codgers who sit and gripe about discos!). We are a band of friends that play music that relaxes us.and our audiences alike.  We love family parties and have the happy knack of getting the whole audience involved with a gentle party atmosphere.  We can play loud (that's why we have a PA system) but we get  a much better response by playing lively, catchy music and leaving space for people to talk to each other.  Of course we expect to have them up on their feet by the end of the function but we know from long experience just how important it is that the pace of a party develops during the evening and that starting out at full pelt doesn't allow the party spirit to grow. We are based on the Solent in Hampshire and we will travel but prefer to stay within 50 miles of Portsmouth.  We come complete with a quality PA, are fully insured  and have a wide repertory of music.  Think Folk Rock meets the Dubliners and crashes into country music!  You just have to hear it to believe it! ...

Craig Jefferson Award Winning Elvis Tribute Artist. Craig is one of the few Elvis Tributes who has been endorsed by the UKs top Elvis Fan Clubs in the UK.          Based in Hampshire UK Craig Jefferson can be booked worldwide, singing all music from across Elvis' career. Performing all of the greatest Elvis hits from the early hip swivelling Rock 'n' Roll through to the timeless classics in Vegas, he makes his show a one of a kind and one not to be missed. Craig's passion for music is inspired by the king himself, this tribute truly captures the essence and illusion of the Elvis Experience. Perfect for Weddings, Hotel functions, Corporate and Social Events, Conventions and of course Themed Nights. Craig performs anywhere as a solo artist or with a full authentic Elvis band. Craig is very passionate about offering exceptionally high customer service and promises to make your booking unique and personal to suit your requirements. Whether you're a long-time Elvis fan, or simply new to the magic of Elvis, there's no doubt that you will instantly recognise the uncanny vocal resemblance. Testimonials "Thank you for your absolutely fantastic show for our wedding in December. So many of our guests have said that you were the highlight of the evening. Best wishes Simone & Ian" "We just wanted to say a MASSIVE thanks to Craig. His performance was amazing on the wedding evening, the perfect surprise entertainment for everyone. The atmosphere was electrifying when he entered the room and everyone who was there no matter what age or nationality loved him! Craig serenaded us with "The Wonder of You" for our first dance and it was amazing I will never forget it, he sang and danced brilliantly and we couldn't have asked for anything more. Will definitely recommend him!! Our guests are still raving on about him now, he was definitely the highlight of the day. Thanks once again. Lorn & Joe Gulotta" "What a memorable night! Craig Jefferson is such a consummate showman with an exciting and entertaining show. The accurate execution of the the many songs (2 Hours) with reminisces of the NBC 1968 Elvis comeback, were brilliant and thoroughly enjoyed by the 150 strong audience myself included. A really worthwhile concert for the extremely worthwhile and deserved, Smile4Rich Charity.Kind Regards Mark" ...

Funky Nomad are a vibrant and energetic Hampshire based four-piece . Funky Nomad are a Hampshire based family four-piece who work with percussion and a stomp-box to accommodate for smaller venues. Getting a great and were once the core of a large somerset based 7 piece now relocated we work with percussion and a stomp-box and can accommodate for smaller venues but still getting the great sound of a big band .Our line up includes Guitar, Bass, Keys, and Saxophone and three part vocals with great harmonies being family means we are tight. Funky Nomad are a groovy band playing classic Funk, Soul and Disco along with Original songs and modern-day renditions of popular hits that keep you on the dance floor all night long! Looking for south coast booking but willing to travel anywhere for the right rider. ...

Sussex based premier covers band Reload is recognised as one of the top wedding/function bands in the South East.. Featuring the versatile and powerful vocals of professional singer Jennie Castell and a rhythm section with many years experience, Reload pride themselves on producing a quality evening of fabulous music from the last six decades for private and public functions that will guarantee to fill the dance floor.  If you would like a special decade, (e.g. 70's or 80's) or you want a selection of 50's to modern day classics for your event, Reload can cater for all your needs. With live guitar, bass, drums and vocals, Reload add professional quality backing tracks enabling them to achieve an incredibly authentic reproduction of each original song. Setting the right sound level for the venue is of prime importance, so Reload use electronic drums and drive all instruments directly through the PA, allowing the overall volume of the band to be controlled via a single slider. ...

The Whirlwinds are a 60's cover band. The Whirlwinds are a lively four piece band who play great popular music mostly from the sixties mixed in with a few original songs We make sure you have a fantastic evening dancing and singing along to classic songs from the golden era of pop music We play at golf, tennis and social clubs, hotels, conferences, and private functions We can play recorded music of your choice when we are not playing live. Our equipment is PAT tested and we have public liability insurance. ...

Far from your average band, SKP's set of over 200 covers takes songs by artists like The Police, Nina Simone, Alanis Morrisette, Rush and AC/DC and hands them a starring role. This is among popular party tunes from the stablss of Motown, Soul, Pop, Dance, Funk, Reggae, Rock'nRoll, and more. SKP pride themselves on delivering all songs with gusto and enthusiasm which is infectuous, especially as they always tailor their set as appropriate for the event. At every gig, you're guaranteed a feelgood evening. And you'll want to dance your bits off. ...

An experienced five-piece functions band playing a wide range of well-known, popular and great hits, from funk, soul, R'n'B, reggae and ska to rock, pop and indie from the 60's to the present day.. We perform at all types of occasions and are very audience driven. Our aim is simple, we are there to entertain you, get you up and dancing and make sure that you have a fantastic time. Typically, Undercovers play 2hrs of music in whatever format suits you (3 x 40mins, 2 x 1hr or 1 x 2 hr). We are flexible, friendly and professional in our approach and are always happy to work with you to accommodate your requirements. We also offer an acoustic line up. Based in Hampshire and Surrey we are available for weddings, private parties or corporate events. Equipment includes a full high quality PA (sound system), stage lighting and dancefloor lights. ...

An acoustic duo playing a variety of popular songs with great harmonies.. Our acoustic set is perfect for entertaining your guests at restaurants, weddings, pubs and private functions. Depending on the venue or your requirements we can be super relaxed and non-intrusive or upbeat and lively (getting you up and dancing). Juel has been singing from a very young age and has a gentle, mellow, husky voice that is perfect for accompanying an acoustic guitar. She is easy to listen to and creates a relaxed atmosphere with her style, but she knows how to rock it up too! Chas has been surrounded by music all of his life and has turned his hand to the skills and nuances associated with playing the acoustic guitar He is passionate about his music and delights in using or developing many different styles to make each song unique and interesting. Chas also has a lovely lead singing voice. We have both been performing in bands for many years and have experience in hundreds of live performances, in fact Juel and Chas are a part of Undercovers, a Hartley Wintney based party and functions covers band who know how to get guests up and dancing all night long! We are based in Hampshire but are happy to travel to Surrey and Berkshire. ...

You’re looking for a band for your wedding, corporate event or private party, and we bet you’re looking for something super fun & energetic, yet with a reputation you can rely on, because this is going to be one of the most important days of your life!. MIB are one of the most popular and successful function bands in the UK (we could even go as far as to say ‘in the world’!) and have been performing at parties all over the globe for the past decade. In 2011, the band were chosen as the only band to perform to 300,000 people in Hyde Park as part of the Royal Wedding celebrations, due to their ‘outstanding onstage chemistry & fun, live vibe’. The band were only booked to perform for a 45minute slot, but 300,000 people requested ‘more’ and they ended up performing for over an hour and a half, making the news all over the world and being featured in the press as far as U.S.A and Australia. The band have recently grown increasingly popular for Jewish events, with their fresh and lively take on the traditional Jewish scene, and have travelled the globe performing at all sorts of corporate events for companies like Coca Cola, M&S, Pepsi Max, The Telegraph, The Sun Newspaper, OK Magazine….to name just a few, and at some of the worlds most prestigious weddings and other events in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Egypt, Romania, all over Europe, and even Kazakstahn! MIB have also been chosen to back top comedians such as Jonathan Ross and Rob Brydon, working their set into their comedy performance. ...

'ALTER EGO' are a four piece covers/function band. 'ALTER EGO' are very experienced musicians with strong vocal harmonies who have been together since 2005, who have played at a wide range of venues from pubs, clubs, birthday parties, wedding and anniversary events etc. Their repertoire covers a wide range of music, please see the website for  the list of songs. The band consists of: STEVE DAWSON:   LEAD AND RHYTHM GUITAR, LEAD AND HARMONY VOCALS. JON CLAIRMONTE: RHYTHM AND LEAD GUITAR, LEAD AND HARMONY VOCALS. KEITH WILSON:       BASS GUITAR, HARMONY VOCALS. BARRY TAYLOR;     DRUMS, PERCUSSION. What people say>> Here are some nice things people have said about us: Please pass on our very best wishes and many thanks to the "Boys in the Band" for a great evening.  Everything went perfectly and the contribution of Alter Ego to a highly successful celebration bash was significant. Your pacing of the evening and choice (and performance) of the music was spot on.  We had many comments from friends about how much they enjoyed the band.  Hope you enjoyed playing for us as much as we enjoyed listening and dancing to you.  Success to you and lots of gigs in the future. Shirley and Phil Allen. Thank you for the fab music.  A great night!  Thanks to Caroline aswell. XX Love Coral & Rich.  Thanx to you and the band for great night we have had lots of feedback about how good the band was! Might see you on April 12th! Thankyou to the guys for all of Terry.s favourites and for learning "Have I told you lately". Hope you may get some more bookings from the night, Kind Regards Marion (by email)     Hi Seriously all thanks go to the band.  Alter Ego really made the evening for everyone.  Absolutely every guest commented on what a great band you are, the numbers you played, the excellent musicianship and your great rapport with the crowd.  Can't thank you enough for just making our party really take off.  Colin and I were just delighted to see the dance floor we hired was too small for the numbers wanting to dance.  Really hope to get the chance to attend another of your gigs in the near future.  Love Jane   Dear Alter Ego Re: My 50th Birthday Celebration 18th April 2009Sorry this has been some time coming but I just wanted to thank you all so much for such a fantastic performance to help celebrate my 50th birthday.I have received many comments and thanks for the wonderful evening that was had by everyone and I just wanted to pass my thanks onto you all.I felt the whole evening was a very enjoyable and successful one and I managed to raise over £1,500.00 to help St Catherine’s Hospice which they were very pleased to receive. Many thanks again to you all and I wish you continued success with Alter Ego.Yours faithfullyJim Vowels JUNE 2012:   John Bromley ‎"Brilliant" ? That's an understatement Barry. The band gets better and better all the time. We had a great night.  Dear Caroline, Firstly we just wanted to say what a great organiser you are and how lucky the boys are to have you as the fifth band member.  Secondly, we both wanted to say how brilliant the band was on Saturday, and how much we appreciated you and Barry taking the time beforehand to make sure every detail was sorted. So many comments from our friends and family about the great music – and so lovely to see so many people dancing to it.  The 50’s rock ‘n roll medley was fantastic as was “Wipeout” at the end (Susie’s favourite) SEPTEMBER 2012: Gerald Faithorn via Mobile Hi everyone just like to say a big thank you to everyone who come to my dad's 90th birthday, bit off do lol, what a great night it was was he was overjoyed by it all And the band was great has they always are, well done boys thanks! Linda Nicoll near Horsham Wow what a fantastic weekend! I would like to thank Gerald Faithorn and Ruth Musgrave Faithorn for inviting us to your Dads 90th birthday party. We had a lovely evening with friends including our favourite band Alter Ego. ...

We are a Genesis tribute band that focuses on the Prog rock songs of Genesis and presents a highly theatrical show including slides, animations, videos, costumes, masks and digital light show providing an entertaining experience for the Genesis fan.

Johnny Ghost : John Lennon tribute. Available for corporate events and parties. Meet and greet as John Lennon-Beatles era and solo artist Live performance-John Lennon tribute voice, guitar and backing tracks. Beatles era and solo years. A double act with a top Paul lookalike is also available. A double act with a Yoko lookalike is also available.