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About Down for the Count

Stylish band performing jazz, swing, soul and Motown music. Previous clients include Virgin, Dell, BMW and Lindt.

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Wedding band

London

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Down for the Count are a London-based function band who perform swing, soul and Motown music for wedding receptions, corporate events and private parties. A hugely versatile ensemble, the band has a varied set list of music great at getting audiences of all ages up and dancing. The band also provide sophisticated background jazz music, the perfect backdrop to a drinks reception. The band are available in various line-ups - the most popular is a 9-piece band featuring a female vocalist, but just get in touch for more information about our larger and smaller line-ups. With previous clients including Virgin, Dell, BMW, Triumph, Lindt and Bosch, you know you're in safe hands when booking one of the country's most popular function bands.

Down for the Count

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5 out of 5

Great band - would highly recommend. We hired the band for a large event, and from beginning to end they worked well with us, from selecting the right PA equipment to tailoring a set to suit the theme of our event. They also tried hard to work around some logistical issues we were having at the venue. The performances were fantastic and we've had feedback from guests to confirm this, and invoicing / payment was all very easy. Would highly recommend.

Dear Mike, I know I thanked you on the night but just wanted to do so again in the cold light of day. You and your band were fantastic, not just brilliant at the music but also lovely, helpful and a total pleasure to work with. Thank you so much and please pass my thanks on to your team. My Mother literally had the party of her life and you were a big part of that.... you were exceptional.

Mike, just a brief note to thank you and the band for helping make Sarah and Ben's wedding reception such a special occasion. The performances were brilliant and just added to what was a great day. Your suggestion to move the sets on till later was a really good call. thanks. Everyone we have spoken to loved your performance - please pass on our thanks to the whole band

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Down for the Count's Song list

Medley 1 (Motown Medley):

Dancing in the Street

Heard it Through the Grapevine

Rescue Me

Say a Little Prayer for You

Medley 2:

Think

RESPECT

You Can’t Hurry Love

Medley 3:

Young Hearts Run Free

For Once in My Life

Sir Duke

Medley 4 (Diva Medley)

Best of My Love*

I’m Every Woman*

Finally

Lady Marmalade

Medley 5 (Bruno Mars Medley):

Treasure

Uptown Funk

24K Magic*

Medley 6 (Pop Medley)

Happy

Hey Ya

SOUL & MOTOWN

Aretha Franklin

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough

I Say a Little Prayer For You

RESPECT

Think

A Natural Woman

You’re All I Need to Get By*

Until You Come Back To Me

Stevie Wonder

As*

Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing*

For Once in My Life

Isn’t She Lovely

Knocks Me Off My Feet

Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Sir Duke

Superstition

Curtis Mayfield

Move On Up

Marvin Gaye

Heard It Through The Grapevine

Let’s Get It On

James Brown

I Feel Good

James Taylor

How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You

Otis Redding

My Girl

Martha Reeves & The Vandellas

Dancing In The Street

Heatwave

The Supremes

You Can't Hurry Love

Etta James

I Just Wanna Make Love to You

Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

The Tracks of My Tears

Bill Withers

Lovely Day

Barry White

The First, The Last, My Everything

CeCe Peniston

Finally

Jackson 5

Blame it on the Boogie

I Want You Back

Candi Staton

Young Hearts Run Free

Chaka Khan

Ain't Nobody*

I'm Every Woman*

LaBelle

Lady Marmalade

The Emotions

Best of My Love*

Gloria Gaynor

I Will Survive

Tom Jones

It's Not Unusual

Earth, Wind and Fire

September

Lionel Richie

All Night Long

Jerry Lee Lewis

Great Balls of Fire

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons

December 1963 (Oh, What a Night)

Jackie Wilson

Higher and Higher

Rose Royce

Car Wash

Otis Redding

Try a Little Tenderness

Amy Winehouse

Valerie

Pharrell Williams

Happy

Bruno Mars

Treasure

Uptown Funk

24K Magic*

Queen

Don’t Stop Me Now

Justin Timberlake

Can’t Stop the Feeling*

Dolly Parton

9 to 5

Andy Williams

Can't Take My Eyes Off You

Billy Joel

Just The Way You Are

Natalie Cole

(This Will Be) An Everlasting Love

Van Morrison

Moondance

Tom Jones

It's Not Unusual

CeLo Green

Forget You

Adele

Rolling in the Deep

OutKast

Hey Ya

Camila Cabello

Havana

Imelda May

Big Bad Handsome Man

SWING & JIVE & BIG BAND

Dean Martin

Ain’t That a Kick in the Head

Sway

That's Amore*

Nat 'King' Cole

Almost Like Being in Love

Let There Be Love

Let’s Face the Music and Dance

L-O-V-E

Route 66

Straighten Up and Fly Right

Michael Bublé

All of Me

Moondance

Save the Last Dance for Me*

Frank Sinatra

Come Fly With Me

Fly Me to the Moon

For Once in My Life

Have You Met Miss Jones

I Get a Kick Out of You

I’ve Got You Under My Skin

The Lady is a Tramp

Luck Be a Lady* Mack the Knife

Me & My Shadow*

New York, New York

That’s Life

The Way You Look Tonight

They Can’t Take That Away From Me

Sam Cooke

Twistin’ the Night Away

Ella Fitzgerald

Cheek to Cheek

Mas Que Nada

Etta James

At Last

Kenny Ball 

I Wanna Be Like You

(from The Jungle Book)

Louis Prima

Buona Sera*

Jump Jive & Wail

Just a Gigolo*

Louis Jordan

Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens

Choo Choo Ch'Boogie

Louis Armstrong

Don’t Get Around Much Anymore

Nina Simone

Feeling Good

My Baby Just Cares For Me

Harry Connick Jr.

It Had To Be You*

Peggy Lee

Why Don't You Do Right

Doris Day

Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps

Que Sera Sera

Natalie Cole

Orange Coloured Sky

Bobby Darin

Beyond The Sea

Fiorella

Tu Vuo Fa L'Americano

(from The Talented Mr. Ripley)

Benny Goodman

Sing Sing Sing*

Glenn Miller

American Patrol*

Chattanooga Choo Choo*

In the Mood*

Pennsylvania 6-5000*

Count Basie

All of Me

Well Alright, Okay, You Win

Robbie Williams & Various

Puttin’ on the Ritz

Paulo Nutini

Pencil Full of Lead

Rosemary Clooney

Mambo Italiano

Jackie Wilson

Reet Petite

VINTAGE COVERS

These are modern songs performed in a “vintage swing” style, inspired by Postmodern Jukebox. Some are covers of Postmodern Jukebox songs, and some are our own re-interpretations of modern songs.

Crazy In Love

Bad Romance

Umbrella

Plug in Baby

Livin’ on a Prayer

All About That Bass

Roar

Gangsta’s Paradise

Shake it Off

Titanium

No Diggity

Rockabye

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

They love our energy, our style, and our great sound. We've been performing together for 15 years and are friends off-stage as well as on, which we think comes across in our performance. We love getting people dancing!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

We've performed across the world, from Paris to Morocco to Jordan. We've performed at The V&A, The Eiffel Tower, Wembley Stadium, The Savoy, and The Shard. You'll also find us at top jazz clubs including Ronnie Scotts and Pizza Express Jazz Club.

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

In front of 10,000 people at Leeds Castle, Kent for their annual Classical Concert

Do you have different line-up options?

Yes - loads! We can perform as anything from a 6-piece to a 27-piece orchestra. Just get in touch for more information!

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

We'll always try our best to be flexible - get in touch if you're timings change and we'll see what we can do.

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

Yes - you can plug your device into our PA system to stay in control of all the music when the band isn't playing.

How much time do you need to set up?

It takes 60 minutes for us to set up but we recommend leaving 90 minutes just in case.

Can you roam around while you perform?

Not in this line up, but we do have a roaming line-up available called The Vintage Strollers.

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

Yes you can, although we'd suggest you don't choose more than 7 or 8 songs per set - this means that we can include your favourites alongside songs that we know are great at getting people up and dancing.

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

Yes, PA suitable for an audience of up to 200 people is included.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

The booking includes one request learnt free of charge. We're happy to learn other songs - please get in touch to discuss fees.

Musicianship

Genres:

Jazz, Blues, Swing, Dixieland, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Pop, Soul, Motown, Vintage

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Types:

Wedding band, Big band, Function band, New Orleans band, Vintage jazz band, Swing & Jive band, Jazz band, Vintage band, Soul & Motown band, Pop band, Acoustic band

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Event types:

Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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