OLD SKOOL Function Band

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7-piece party band, with an experienced female vocalist and a cool brass section! We play covers of the best Disco, Soul, Motown and RnB songs from the 1960s to the present day and we guarantee we’ll get everyone on the dance floor at your event. We also offer smaller band packages and an acoustic duo which can be booked as an add-on or instead of the main band.

We play Disco, Soul, Motown and RnB as well as classic pop and we will tailor-make a set to cover the music you like best. We can even be booked to do a night from a particular decade and can even dress up in suitable costume if you’re holding a theme night! Our acoustic duo plays similar upbeat music but with an acoustic twist.

Our band are all experienced musicians and have played loads of high-profile venues and lovely weddings and parties. We have years of experience so are happy to advise you on what works best at weddings and events and will liaise with you to get exactly what you want for your event.

Songs

We are always adding songs to our repertoire but here are some example songs organised by decade…

1960s

Get Ready – The Temptations
Tainted Love – Gloria Jones
Dancing in the Street – Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
What a Man – Linda Lyndell
I Feel Good – James Brown
Proud Mary – Tina Turner
Beggin’ – Franki Valli
Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher – Jackie Wilson
Land of 1000 Dances – Wilson Pickett
You Can’t Hurry Love – The Supremes

1970s

Shake Your Body – The Jacksons
Upside Down – Diana Ross
Everybody Dance – Chic
Play that Funky Music – Wild Cherry
Boogie Oogie Oogie – A Taste of Honey
Superstition – Stevie Wonder
Blame it on the Boogie – The Jacksons
Young Hearts, Run Free – Candi Staton
Proud Mary – Tina Turner
You to Me are Everything – The Real Thing
I’m Every Woman – Chaka Khan
Funktown – Lipps Inc.
Signed, Sealed, Delivered – Stevie Wonder
Lady Marmalade – Patti LaBelle

1980s

Labour of Love – Hue & Cry
Don’t You Want Me – Human League
Teardrops – Womack & Womack
We Don’t Have to Take Our Clothes Off – Jermaine Stewart
1,2,3 – Gloria Estefan
Loco in Acapulco – The Four Tops
Bad – Michael Jackson
All Night Long – Lionel Richie
You Might Need Somebody – Randy Crawford
Let’s Hear it for the Boy – Denice Williams
Never Too Much – Luther Vandross
I Wanna Dance with Somebody – Whitney Houston
Into the Groove – Madonna
I Feel For You – Prince
Walking on Sunshine – Katrina & the Waves
Never Gonna Give You Up – Rick Astley
Love Shack – The B52’s
Sweet Love – Anita Baker
Give it Up – KC and the Sunshine Band
My Prerogative – Bobby Brown
Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
Breakout – Swing Out Sister
Sweet Little Mystery – Wet Wet Wet
Ain’t Nobody – Chaka Khan
I’m Coming Out – Diana Ross
Somebody Else’s Guy – Jocelyn Brown

1990s

This is How We Do It – Montell Jordan
Poison – Bell Biv Devoe
Here Comes the Hotstepper – Ini Kamoze
Never Gonna Get It – En Vogue
Whatta Man – Salt-n-Pepa
The Best Things in Life are Free – Luther Vandross & Janet Jackson
Together Again – Janet Jackson
Groove is in the Heart – Dee-Lite
No Diggity – Blackstreet
Finally – Ce Ce Peniston
Sing it Back – Moloko
Horny – Mousse T
Rhythm is a Dancer – Snap!
Don’t Call Me Baby – Madison Avenue

2000s and Beyond

Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars
SOS – Rihanna
Like I Love You – Justin Timberlake
Sax – Fleur East
Caught Up – Usher/Yeah – Usher/ Low – Flo Rida (medley)
Beggin’ – Madcon/Frankie Valli
Cake by the Ocean – DNCE
Crazy in Love – Beyonce
Toxic – Britney Spears
Just a Little – Liberty X
Million Dollar Bill – Whitney Houston
Runaway Baby – Bruno Mars
Juice – Lizzo
Valerie – Amy Winehouse
Spinning Around – Kylie Minogue
Treasure – Bruno Mars
Gotta Get Thru This – Daniel Bedingfield

Reviews

Live music booking reviews from clients who previously hired OLD SKOOL Function Band

Were fantastic! 5 star entertainment! Thanks for making my friend’s party so memorable. So much fun, great energy and the perfect blend and choice of songs to keep the party rocking! We all loved it! Definitely recommend this duo for any event. Thanks again.

Lynn


Live music booking reviews from clients who previously hired OLD SKOOL Function Band

BEST BAND WE COULD EVER HAVE ON OUR WEDDING DAY!

Thank you for an amazing night of dancing and celebration at our wedding. Your music and enthusiasm got everyone up and dancing all night long. You created an unforgettable party atmosphere which we and our guests will never forget.

Thank you again for all those special memories we will treasure forever.

Mr & Mrs E


Live music booking reviews from clients who previously hired OLD SKOOL Function Band

BEST BAND WE HAVE EVER HAD!

We chose the band as we wanted something different and a little more special for our wedding and thought what better than a 7 piece band.  They had the dance floor filled the entire set and every member of the band were so involved and invested in making sure it went well. Their set had a good array of songs which enabled all guests to get involved.  We had our wedding at home so organised it all ourselves and yet didn’t even know they had turned up as they discretely set up without any interruptions.  We had so many guests commenting on how good they were and how it made their night. We are eternally grateful for being a big contribution to making our day so special.  Definitely will be booking in the future.”

Mr & Mrs G


Live music booking reviews from clients who previously hired OLD SKOOL Function Band

Extremely helpful with having to rearrange dates twice due to covid, but we got there in the end!  Tim & the band were very professional and put together a great setlist for us!  Despite the weather everyone pulled together and a great night was had!  Would definitely recommend! Thanks guys.

Dani


Live music booking reviews from clients who previously hired OLD SKOOL Function Band

We had the pleasure of having them play for our party to celebrate our wedding anniversary/birthday.  Good mixture of music which got us dancing, even had a special request granted with a rendition of ‘Take On Me’ by A-ha. Thank you, can’t wait for our next party!

Liz


Live music booking reviews from clients who previously hired OLD SKOOL Function Band

They were amazing, I wasn’t really sure what to expect, but this band delivered. Plenty of old Skool classics got people on the dance floor.  Lots of communication prior to the party to ask my requirements, but to be honest I was happy to let the band do their thing, and they really did their thing!

Would 100% recommend to anyone looking for a band that really knows how to work the room and get people moving.

Thanks for adding that extra special touch to my party.

James


Live music booking reviews from clients who previously hired OLD SKOOL Function Band

We  wanted to have a special night at the club for our Golf Professional sponsored Jubilee day & they did not disappoint.  It was the best dinner dance we have had at the club since I can remember & the band had everyone off their seats & dancing.  The big band sound was just right & the repertoire of classic songs really hit the mark.

Dom


Live music booking reviews from clients who previously hired OLD SKOOL Function Band

“Thank you Ryan and Tracy for a fantastic duo in the afternoon for our celebrations, you provided a great atmosphere for our garden party and thank you to the rest of the band for the full ensemble in the evening, everyone there were very impressed with the choice of songs and the professional sound from the whole band. We would definitely call upon your talents another time! All the best for the future of the band.”

Peter & Heather


Live music booking reviews from clients who previously hired OLD SKOOL Function Band

“We had the duo play for us as part of jubilee celebrations. The duo part of the band were very fitting to the crowd and was a great finale to our long weekend of celebrations we had had. Both Tracy the vocalist and the guitar player were very friendly and accommodating and the organising of the band was very straightforward. We WILL BE BOOKING THEM AGAIN! Maybe we’ll book the whole band next time. Thank you. XX

Sarah


Live music booking reviews from clients who previously hired OLD SKOOL Function Band

All I can say is WOW! Amazing musicians & vocalists! They performed all the classic tracks & ensured everyone had a great time.  Can not recommend enough!

Hamish


Live music booking reviews from clients who previously hired OLD SKOOL Function Band

OH WOW, what a band, they were amazing. From the moment they turned up polite and friendly, only too happy to work with us and the other act.  AND THEN THE PERFORMANCE…. absolutely what we wanted.  People were stopping, dancing and singing along. The 1.5 acre field, 6500-7000 people at the outdoor event were treated to a fantastic musical performance.  Their last set to end the day had public hanging around.  There was even one solitary car still in the display car area listening to the music whilst basking in the sunshine at the very end.  Were they worth it, every single penny.  Would we have them back…They were rebooked for next years show the moment they stopped playing at this years show.  Thank you guys for making the show an amazing memorable one.

If you are thinking of booking them, don’t think just do it.

Ian


Live music booking reviews from clients who previously hired OLD SKOOL Function Band

I wasn’t sure what to expect, but my God…they are, by far, the Best Live Band you could ever hire for a private party!  They played a perfect variety of Music genre that made my guest stood up & dance till their feet hurts!

THEY’VE EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS!!

ABSOLUTELY …100% Would recommend to anyone, for everyone!!!!!

A massive thank you!!!  You made my day extra special!!!!!”

Mae


Live music booking reviews from clients who previously hired OLD SKOOL Function Band

Thank you for helping to make my 40th Birthday Celebrations so amazing.  Communications from initial enquiry until the day were fantastic.  You both made the evening so enjoyable and had us all up dancing & singing along.  I can’t wait to come along to more of your gigs with friends soon.  Keep doing what you are doing as you are AMAZING xx

Julie


Music Details

Music Type:

Covers of well known songs

Live Music

Main Music Style:

Motown – Soul – RnB

All Music Styles:

Acoustic, Funk – Disco, Motown – Soul – RnB, Pop Rock – Classic, Pop Rock – Modern, Tribute

Tribute to:

1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s

Performance Details

Performance language(s):

English

Size options:

2, 3, 4, 5, 7 musician(s)

Vocal options:

Female Singer

Instrument options:

Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Electric Guitar, Keyboard – Piano, Trombone, Trumpet

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