Blunter Brothers

The Blunter Brothers have 30 years of experience in supplying reliability and top-class performances. The band has been filling dancefloors since 1989 and has become established in the events entertainment industry as one of the premiere Classic Funk, Motown & Soul acts in the UK. THE BAND The Blunter Brothers specialise in providing Live Music for Weddings, Parties, Corporate events, Concerts and Festivals. We can supply a complete events entertainment package including up to 3 hours of live music, high quality P.A. and lighting systems with engineers, A Jazz Trio for your reception or wedding breakfast, background music and professional DJs. The Blunter Brothers have the experience to ensure that your event’s entertainment has a truly memorable impact. There are several line ups available: • 11-piece – Male vocal, female vocal, keyboard, bass, drums, guitar, alto sax, alto sax 2, tenor sax, baritone sax and trumpet. • 10-piece – Male vocal, female vocal, keyboard, bass, drums, guitar, alto sax, tenor sax, baritone sax and trumpet. • 9-piece – Male vocal, female vocal, keyboard, bass, drums, guitar, alto sax, tenor sax and trumpet, • The BB Horns – 6-9 pieces Funk and Soul band • L'escargots Trois – Jazz trio EXPERIENCE The Blunter Brothers performed alongside the BB Horns at the Hammersmith Apollo with Stephen K Amos having been head-hunted to be the House band for his ‘I Feel Good‘ National tour. Alongside headlining with The Blunter Brothers ‘Funk, Motown & Soul Revue’ the band has supported many major acts including Edwin Starr, Sister Sledge, Ruby Turner, Rufus Thomas, and Geno Washington as well as collaborating with members of George Clinton’s Parliament/Funkadelic and gigging with James Brown’s MD and Tenor Sax man Mr Pee Wee Ellis. The players in our bands focus on performing for the Blunter Brothers but as proof of their outstanding talent, they have worked with, amongst others, Sir Elton John, Sir Cliff Richard, Joan Armatrading, Mica Paris, Nelly Furtado, Joss Stone, Tears For Fears, Heather Small (M People) and Macy Gray! Hired throughout the UK and internationally for Weddings, Corporate Events, Simchas, Parties, Award Ceremonies and Charity Balls our list of clients include the BBC (Sports Personality of the Year after-show party), Blenheim Palace, Sir Richard Branson, The Dorchester Hotel W1, The Design Museum and The Hurlingham Club SW6 to name but a few! Having performed at literally 1000’s of successful events, The Blunter Brothers are polished and totally professional. We can supply a complete events entertainment package including up to 3 hours of live music, high-quality PA and lighting systems with engineers, Jazz Trio for your reception or wedding breakfast, background music and professional DJs. TESTIMONIALS “Played a great gig with The Blunter Brothers last weekend. Nice camaraderie between the guys and a good vibe” - Pee Wee Ellis “When I started listening to the tracks, I thought it was a recording of us 20 years ago! You guys really nailed it. Good, tight band” - Hollie Farris, James Brown’s trumpeter/bandleader from the 80’s "Dear Dave, The Blunter Brothers deserve the biggest thank you from the whole of the BBC Sports Personality team. Your performance was beyond all expectations." - Mary Jenner - Production Manager, BBC "Hi Dave I was one of the two photographers at the wedding at Blenheim Palace. Just to say I really enjoyed your music, I think you guys were fabulous. I see a different band at a wedding almost every Saturday, and you really stand out." - Wolf