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30+ years experience, 2000+ gigs—Blunter Brothers are the premier band for weddings, galas, corporate events & parties!
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Horsham
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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

Musicianship
Genres:
Funk, Covers, Disco, Motown, R&B, Soul, Jazz, Blues, Latin jazz, Easy listening, Light music, Bossa nova, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1960s era music, Pop
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Event types:
Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, New Year's Eve, Christmas party, Birthday party, Recording session, Concert, Theatre / Show
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Blunter Brothers' Song list

The Blunter Brothers specialise in playing Classic Funk, Motown and Soul in an authentic style. Here’s a sample of the artists we cover:
Prince Medley
- Prince
Funk & Motown Classics
- Shake Your Body Down - The Jacksons
- September - Earth Wind & Fire
- Ain’t Nobody - Chaka Khan
- Brickhouse - The Commodores
- Street Life - Randy Crawford
- Move on Up - Curtis Mayfield
- Play that Funky Music - Wild Cherry
- Midnight at the Oasis - Brand New Heavies
- All this love I'm Givin' - Gwen McCrae
Stevie Wonder Hits
- Superstition
- Sir Duke
- I Wish
- Isn’t She Lovely
- Higher Ground
- Uptight
- Signed Sealed Delivered
James Brown Grooves
- I Got You
- Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag
- Sex Machine
- Get up offa that thing
Modern Hits
- Runaway Baby - Bruno Mars
- Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
Average White Band Selections
- Pick up the Pieces
- Cut the Cake
Ray Charles Classics
- I Got a Woman
- Hit the Road Jack
- The Mess around
- Hallelujah I Love Her So
- Shake a Tail Feather
More Motown Magic
- Higher & Higher - Jackie Wilson
- Ain’t No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
- I Can't Help Myself - Four Tops (Donnie Elbert Version)
*First Dance Favorites*
- Nothing like this - Omar
- Let’s Stay Together - Al Green
- You might need Somebody - Randy Crawford
- At Last - Etta James
- What a difference a day makes - Jamie Cullum
*Funk Essentials*
- House Party - Fred Wesley
- Pass the Peas - The JB’s
- Advanced Funk - Maceo Parker
- Thank you (falletinme be myself again) - Sly & the Family Stone
- Cold sweat - James Brown
- Mr Magic - Grover Washington Jr.
- The Chicken - Pee Wee Ellis
- The Sidewinder - The JB's
*Jazz Standards*
- Blue Bossa
- Moondance
- Killer Joe
- The Girl from Ipanema
- St Thomas
- Song for my father
- So What
- Autumn leaves
- The Jody Grind
- All Blues
- Take Five
- I can’t help it
- Cantaloupe Island
- Watermelon Man
- Triste
- Footprints
- Desire
- In Crowd
- Little Sunflower
- Mambo Inn
- Summertime
- Pass the Peas around
- Pick pieces slowly
*Please note that this list may be subject to change and represents a sample of the repertoire.*
Customer questions

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Hammersmith Apollo Richard Branson’s House Party Blenheim Palace Izmir International Music Festival, Turkey The Hurlingham Club The Grand Hotel, Brighton Durham Castle Mezzo's Wardour St. Hackney Empire Highclere Castle Up the Creek Comedy Club, Greenwich Roof Gardens, Kensington The Roadhouse, Covent Garden The Concert Halls, Blackheath Komedia, Brighton

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Curtis Mayfield Earth, Wind & Fire, Average White Band, The Commodores, Jackie Wilson, Randy Crawford, Al Green, The Crusaders, The JB's, and many more…

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Virgin BBC Television Stephen K Amos British Airports Authority Barclaycard GSK Hogg Robinson Turbosound Sussex University K.C.L.S.U National Health Service R.S.C.G. Conran Design Cancer Research UK Realitydreamship.com London Weekend Television & more!

Will the singer be the same as who I see in the videos?

Absolutely, unless under the rarest of circumstances. In case a band member falls ill, we regularly rehearse our set with ‘deps’ who would jump at the chance to join the band. Having played literally 1000s of gigs, we have never let anybody down.

Do you have different line-up options?

There are several lineups available: • 9-piece – Male vocal, female vocal, keyboard, bass, drums, guitar, alto sax, tenor sax and trumpet. • 10-piece – add baritone sax • 11-piece – add second alto sax • The BB Horns – 6-9 pieces Funk and Soul band • L'escargots Trois – Jazz trio

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run-up to the event just let us know.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

We certainly can! We are happy for you to send us a list of your favourite tracks and artistes (or definite ‘don’t plays’) and we can create the playlists for you.

How much time do you need to set up?

Depending on access, we will take 90 minutes to set up. We can usually have background music playing within the hour. Space permitting, we can set up earlier in the day and If that’s not possible, we can set up after any meals and speeches. Dave would liaise with service providers prior to the day to ensure a smooth turnaround.

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

The Blunter Brothers specialise in playing Classic Funk, Motown and Soul. We would provide a list of all the tunes we know and are happy for you to pick your favourites.

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

Yes. Ideally, we would have a 6m (20ft) x 3.5m (12ft) area to set up in. If there are real space issues, Dave would suggest a site visit prior to you confirming the booking where you could discuss the options.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

We do learn ‘special requests’ but can only promise to perform them if they sound as good as the rest of the set, something we find out in rehearsal.

Blunter Brothers' Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£3562.50
Up to 2 hours£3750
Up to 3 hours£4062.50
Packages
Blunter Brothers Plus10 musicians
Blunter Brothers 10 piece band. 2 hours of classic Funk, Motown & Soul. L'escargots Trois Jazz trio. up to 3 hours ambient jazz for your reception/wedding breakfast. Appropriate PA & Lighting with engineer. All interval music. Wireless mic for speeches etc.
£4250
Blunter Brothers Pro DJ10 musicians
Blunter Brothers10 piece Classic Funk, Motown & Soul. 2 hours. Pro DJ for all intervals and up to end of event. Appropriate PA & Lighting systems with engineer. Wireless mic for speeches etc.
£4250
L'escargots Trois 3 musicians
L'escargots Trios Jazz trio for up to 3 hours. For reception and/or wedding breakfast.
£625
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Blunter Brothers' Reviews

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Shane T
6 months ago, for a Concert in Ropetackle
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5 out of 5

Saw them last night at Ropetackle….didn’t know what to expect however what I experienced was absolutely amazing. They were brilliant, outstanding band and singers. If they come to a venue near you just book the tickets and go, you won’t be disappointed.

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Will K
6 months ago, for a Concert in United Kingdom
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5 out of 5

This band!! Consistently brilliant. Fantastic sound and and performance

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