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About Central Avenue Band

Live Wedding & Corporate Band. Disco, Funk & Soul Music. High-Energy, Award Winning at over 275 Events, 100+ Five Star Reviews, DJ Services

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Wedding band

Guildford

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We are Central Avenue Band, a corporate function and live party band made up of a strong set of incredibly talented young musicians and vocalists. We specialise in weddings, private events, corporate functions and birthday parties. We travel all around the UK and internationally. Central Avenue bring a high energy and live party atmosphere to any event with a large repertoire of music that caters for a wide audience age range. You can expect a high-quality performance from our seasoned band of professional musicians. We pride ourselves on always providing an excellent service with our clients. Our line up can vary from 4- to 9-Piece in order to create the perfect musical experience for your event – which can include a Pro DJ to continue the party! Our larger band line ups include a hot brass section, with wireless Saxophone that can join and mingle with the audience on demand. We can also offer the Central Avenue Acoustic Duo – a tasteful outfit suited for a more relaxed atmosphere, such as a wedding ceremony or drinks reception. If you have a corporate event or wedding coming up, don’t hesitate to book Central Avenue. Client credits include: Jet2, Jaguar Land Rover, York Marina Yacht Club, Aston Martin, Sheffield Hallam University, Moor Park Golf Club, Richmond Bingham Hotel, Planned Lighting Maintenance, Frame North Media, Poppies, The Academy of Contemporary Music, Rodillian Academy Festival, The Box Leeds, Emerald Kitty Entertainment, BHHHC, Jeremy’s at the Boathouse, Helena May Music

Central Avenue Band

5 out of 5

52 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

4.9

Punctuality

5.0

Central Avenue Band's Reviews

5 out of 5

The band were really easy to work and communicate with for our wedding. The music and performance was awesome, ourselves and our guests had a wonderful evening - the band created a great atmosphere for the night!

4.8 out of 5

Fabulous band, their performance was everything we'd hoped it would be. All the guests at our wedding were so complementary, and loved having a boogie to their set list. Thank you so much!! Sophie & Adam

5 out of 5

We hired Central Avenue for our wedding in Norfolk and they were nothing short of amazing. They were such a wonderful addition to our evening reception and kept everyone dancing. Thank you so much for travelling to our wedding venue and for being so responsive to emails and queries. Abbie & Jake

5 out of 5

I had Central Avenue Band perform at my 50th Birthday party! They were amazing from start to finish the dance floor was never empty. Incredible musicians and outstanding vocalist everyone was in awe of their talent. Brilliant set and music highly recommended, friends and family said the best part of the party was the band, thanks again :)

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5 out of 5

We recently had the pleasure of having Central Avenue Function Band perform at our wedding reception, and we can't express enough how fantastic they were! From start to finish, the band's performance was nothing short of brilliant, and both ourselves and our guests were thoroughly impressed. Right from the initial stages of the booking process, Harry, the band's manager, made everything smooth and easy for us. He was incredibly accommodating, open to our suggestions, and willingly adjusted the timings and set list to suit our preferences. This flexibility allowed us to tailor the music perfectly to our special day, making it an unforgettable experience. On the day of the wedding, the 5-piece band took the stage first, and they absolutely rocked it. The energy they brought to the performance was infectious, and they had everyone on their feet and dancing in no time. The band's talent was evident in every note they played, and their ability to engage the audience was truly impressive. But the excitement didn't end there! The addition of the pro DJ and sax package took the celebration to another level. The seamless transition between the live band and the DJ ensured that there was never a dull moment on the dance floor. The saxophone added a unique touch to the music, creating an atmosphere of excitement that our guests absolutely loved. We can wholeheartedly recommend Central Avenue Function Band for any special event, especially weddings. Their professionalism, talent, and willingness to go above and beyond to make our day perfect truly made a significant difference. The music they provided was the heartbeat of the party and set the tone for a night of pure joy and celebration. If you're looking for a band that will exceed your expectations and leave you and your guests with lasting memories, look no further than Central Avenue Function Band. They will undoubtedly make your event an unforgettable experience. Thank you, Central Avenue, for being a vital part of our special day! 😀

5 out of 5

Thanks to Harry and Central Avenue Band for playing at my wedding in Seville a few weeks ago. Destination weddings are tricky enough to organise as they are so to then add flying over a 5 piece band I thought what am I doing but Harry took all the logistical requirements into his own hands, liaised with local companies for equipment hire and PA hire too. The band themselves were fab, everyone loved them! What an amazing evening had by all. Thank you again x

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Central Avenue Band's Song list

- DISCO / FUNK

Stevie Wonder – Superstition

McFadden & Whitehead – Aint No Stopping us Now

The Jackson 5 – I Want You Back

Diana Ross – I’m Coming Out

Kool & The Gang – Ladies Night

A Taste Of Honey – Boogie Oogie Oogie

Diana Ross – Upside Down

Chic – Le Freak

Sister Sledge – He’s The Greatest Dancer

Earth, Wind & Fire – September

Wild Cherry – Play That Funky Music

Rose Royce – Car Wash

The Jacksons – Blame It on The Boogie

Kool And The Gang – Get Down On It

Whitney Houston – Dance With Somebody

Kool & the Gang – Celebration

Kool & the Gang – Jungle Boogie

Donna Summer – Bad Girls

Sister Sledge – Lost in Music

The Bee Gees – You Should Be Dancing

Tower Of Power – Soul with A Capital ‘S’

KC and the Sunshine Band – Give It Up

KC and the Sunshine Band – Get Down Tonight

Jamiroquai – Cosmic Girl

Earth, Wind & Fire – Boogie Wonderland

Sister Sledge – We are Family

ABBA – Voulez-Vous

The Trammps – Disco Inferno

Donna Summers – Hot Stuff

Candi Staton – Young Hearts Run Free

The Emotions – Best of My Love

CHIC – Everybody Dance

Earth, Wind & Fire – Fantasy

Abba – Dancing Queen

Boney M – Daddy Cool

Earth, Wind & Fire – Shining Star

Gloria Gaynor – I Will Survive

Chaka Khan – I’m Every Woman

- SOUL / RNB / MOTOWN

Aretha Franklin – Respect

Tina Turner – Proud Mary

Sam & Dave – Soul Man

The Supremes – You Can’t Hurry Love

Aretha Franklin – Think

Lionel Richie – All Night Long

Estelle – American Boy

Blues Brothers – Gimme Some Lovin’

Stevie Wonder – Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Stevie Wonder – Master Blaster

Amy Winehouse – Valerie

The Blues Brothers – Shake Your Tail Feather

Marvin Gaye – I Heard It through the Grapevine

I’m So Excited – The Pointer Sisters

Al Green – Lets Stay Together

Michael Jackson – Rock With You

Marvin Gaye – Lets get it On

Stevie Wonder – Sir Duke

Stevie Wonder – Isn’t She Lovely

Lionel Richie – Brickhouse

Stevie Wonder – Happy Birthday

Luther Vandross – Never Too Much

Chaka Khan – I Feel for You

The Four Seasons – December, 1963

Marvin Gaye – Aint no Mountain High Enough

Martha and the Vandellas – Dancin’ in the Street

- POP / ROCK

Chaka Khan – Aint Nobody

Doobie Brothers – Long Train Running

Spice Girls – Who do you think you are

Scissor Sisters – I Don’t Feel Like Dancing

Tina Turner – Simply the Best

Candi Staton – You Got the Love

Van Morrison – Brown Eyed Girl

Jessie J – Price Tag

Dolly Parton – 9 to 5

Stealers Wheel – Stuck in the Middle with You

Daft Punk – Get Lucky

Bananarama – Venus

Bruno Mars – Runaway Baby

Beyoncé –Love on Top

Jerry Lee Lewis – Great Balls of Fire

Chuck Berry – Jonny Be Goode

Bill Haley – Rock Around the Clock

Mercy – Duffy

Pharrell Williams – Happy

The Commitments – Mustang Sally

Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk!

Maroon 5 – Moves Like Jagger

Cee Lo Green – Forget You

The Beatles – Twist and Shout

Gnarles Barkley – Crazy

Bruno Mars – Treasure

Status Quo – Rockin’ All Over The World

Little Richard – Good Golly Miss Molly

Kings Of Leon – Sex on Fire

The Beatles – I Saw Her Standing There

- FIRST DANCES / BALLADS

Alicia Keys – If I Ain’t Got You

Etta James – At Last

Ed Sheeran – Pefect

The Greatest Showman – A million dreams

Earth, Wind & Fire – After the Love Has Gone

Ed Sheeran – Tenerife Sea

John Legend – Conversations in the Dark

Norah Jones – Don’t Know Why

The Police – Every Breath you take

Bill Withers – Lovely Day

Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud

Hall & Oates – You Make My Dreams Come True

Lou Reed – Perfect Day

John Legend – All of Me

Elvis Presley – Can’t Help Falling in Love

Adele – Make You Feel My Love

Eric Clapton – Wonderful Tonight

Love Affair – Everlasting Love

Louis Armstrong – What a Wonderful World

Jason Mraz – I’m Yours

Elton John – Can You Feel the Love Tonight

Ed Sheeran – Perfect

Elton John – Your Song

Ben E. King – Stand By Me

Natalie Cole – This Will Be An Everlasting Love

Eva Cassidy – Songbird

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Central Avenue Band's Prices

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

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£1495
Up to 2 hours	£1595
Up to 3 hours	£1795

Wedding ceremony2 musicians

This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.

£200

Drinks reception2 musicians

One performance of up to 120 mins during your drinks reception

£350

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner2 musicians

- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception. - 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served.

£695

DJ & Saxophone9 musicians

Book our hot DJ & Saxophone package for your Wedding or Corporate Event. - Includes up to 120 mins of live DJ and Sax music

£750

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Our clients love our energy and our ability to tailor and adapt each performance to what they require. They also love the charisma of our 3 female singers and power of our brass section.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Client credits include: York Marina Yacht Club, Aston Martin Owners Club, Sheffield Hallam University, Moor Park Golf Club, Richmond Bingham Hotel, Planned Lighting Maintenance, Frame North Media, Poppies, The Academy of Contemporary Music, Rodillian Academy Festival, The Box Leeds, Emerald Kitty Entertainment, Jeremy’s at the Boathouse, Helena May Music

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Earth, Wind & Fire, Bruno Mars

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

York Marina Yacht Club, Aston Martin Owners Club, Sheffield Hallam University, Moor Park Golf Club

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

We always endeavour to provide the core musicians displayed on our promotional material. However, due to additional commitments of our members, we can not always guarantee a full core lineup. If a requested musician is unable to fulfill the agreed Service, you will be notified with sufficient notice.

Do you have different line-up options?

We offer various sized event packages from a 2-Piece Duo to our 10-Piece and more. Whether you are having an intimate wedding or a large corporate event, we can provide a solution to fit in with your requirements.

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 are happy to play music through our PA system when not performing. We're happy to do this completely free of charge between the live band sets and afterwards until 12-midnight.

How much time do you need to set up?

This varies between band sizes and packages but we typically need between 1.5 to 2 hours to set up and sound check. We normally need to arrive 2 hours before our first set to guarantee we are set up and sound checked. If you need us to fit in a different/earlier time please get in contact with us.

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

Our set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests dance and have an amazing time. However, we're definitely happy to chat through and make sure we find what works for your event.

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

Yes – we provide our own PA and lighting for all events. Any bookings where Central Avenue Band musicians are required to be present at the venue for over 5 hours in total (arrival time to 12-midnight finish), a suitable hot meal should be provided for each individual musician

Can you learn song requests before the event?

We are more than happy to take song requests, especially for first dances! If your request is not in our typical set list we will need at least a month prior notice before the event to ensure a strong performance. First dances come as standard for wedding bookings.

Musicianship

Genres:

Pop, Disco, Funk, Funk rock, R&B, Vintage, Motown, Tribute, Hip Hop, Soul, Covers, Jazz, Cuban music, Rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Blues

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Types:

Wedding band, Function band, Party band, Cover band, Festival band, Pop band, Disco & Funk band, Acoustic band, Soul & Motown band, Pop duo, Acoustic duo, Jazz duo

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Event types:

Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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