Swing Bands

ABOUT Entertainment has an exciting catalogue of high calibre polished swing bands.

Contact us with your requirements so we can make the best suggestions

Full Circle

The Band that plays the full spectrum of music. Whatever you require, we have the right stuff. With a repertoire that stretches from the early 1900’s through the 30’s, 40’s, Glen Miller swing era, 50’s Rock & Roll, 60’s Twist and Beatles – Beach Boys – Shadows, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and into the new millennium, Latin American, Dance Sport / Ballroom, Country, Blues, Jazz, or whatever else you like. We will tailor make our act to suit your occasion. We can adapt to suit any theme (e.g. French, Greek, Beach Party, Rock & roll, 60’s, African Ethnic, etc)

The usual band is a 5 piece (keyboard / drums / bass / lead guitar / vocalist)
This can vary between :
Basic 3 piece (keyboard / drums / bass-lead vocal)
7 piece Small Big Band (3 piece + 2 sax / trumpet / trombone)
14 piece Full Big band – 3 piece + 2 Alto Sax, 2 Tenor Sax,
1 Baritone Sax, 3 Trumpets, 3 Trombones

Female Vocalist available with any of the above combinations

They can provide their own sound system for small and large functions

 

STARBURST SWING BAND

Starburst is an eight or ten-piece band comprising of two trumpets, two saxophones, bass, keyboard, drums, percussion and 2 vocals. Murray Campbell is the bandleader and is a world famous trumpeter. He has toured all over Europe and South Africa and has had a number of his own songs play listed.

Starburst plays both background and dance music and most of their performances are for corporate companies and weddings. They regularly perform at Carnival City. Their repertoire includes Senora, Midnight in Moscow, Samba De Janeiro, String of Pearls, Fly Me to the Moon, Oye coma va, Gibraltar, In the Mood and American Patrol.

 

STING

The five-piece cover band Sting have been together for over 10 years. They cater for audiences of all ages and their huge repertoire covers all music styles, from Bach to the Beatles. Sting’s specialty is corporate functions and gala dinners.

A sample of their diverse repertoire includes Lady in Red, Arthur’s Theme, Leaving on a Jetplane, Nikita, You Make Me Feel Brand New, My Baby Just Cares for Me, Cabaret, Hello Dolly, A place in the Sun, Just the Way you Are and The More I See You, Mustang Sally, Unchain my heart, Dressed for Success, Simply the Best, Summer of ’69, YMCA, My Heart Will Go On, Because you Love Me, Unforgettable and many more.

Sting welcome requests and can also also play traditional African and Afrikaans songs. Their success is due to their versatility and professionalism, which ensures their continued success working for top hotels and venues in and around Gauteng.

 

ABOUT Entertainment has an exciting catalogue of high calibre polished swing bands.

Contact us with your requirements so we can make the best suggestions