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They can’t take that away from me - HOT GIN SWING

Hot Gin Swing Trio Gin & Juice

17 April 2023

About Mark

Versitile vocalist sings music from 1920's to 1980's. Jazz, swing, pop. Lead vocalist in St Louis Express & Hot Gin Swing bands.

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Experienced vocalist that can sing different genres of music, Swing, Jazz and 60's 70's pop/ rock. Specializes in vintage music from 1920's to 1970's. Currently Lead Vocalist in the very popular St Louis Express a 7-9 piece Swing Jump Jive band and the jazz band Hot Gin Swing. Sings solo with backing tracks and some guitar. Specializes in songs from the 1930'-60's, covers from legends such as Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, Ray Charles, Bobby Darrin. Can also add 60's & 70's icons such as Tom Jones, Neil Diamond, The Drifters, not fogeting more recent Michael Buble hits. In duo with Hot Gin Swing, using backing tracks & some guitar. Focusing on Swing/ Jazz standards from the great American songbook. Started singing professionally with the 5 piece Rock band Crosstrax, later with Waxworks on the club circuit. Currently sings at many major festivals, weddings, private and corporate events with St Louis Express band. Cocktail lounges, bars, residential homes with Hot Gin Swing duo. Started singing professionally in 1994 with the band Crosstrax, on club circuit & with rock duo Waxworks 2003- 2012. Specializes in vintage music.

Mark

4.8 out of 5

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Satisfaction

4.8

Professionalism

4.8

Communication

4.8

Punctuality

5.0

Mark's Reviews

4.3 out of 5

Mark provided the musical entertainment for our Awards ceremony and was a great success. Helpful and courteous throughout, he followed our brief completely. Would definitely book again

5 out of 5

Absolutely fabulous 👍Great singer & he made our evening.

Reply from Mark

1 year ago

Thanks Nick Real pleasure singing in beautiful surroundings with lovely people.

5 out of 5

Mark was an excellent choice for our seniors coronation party. He provided a good range of songs and created a party atmosphere. Thank you.

Reply from Mark

1 year ago

Thanks Amanda! Really enjoyed the day, lovely comments on the day from lovely people. Thanks again!

5 out of 5

Brilliant!!Mark was very professional and everyone really enjoyed the night! Would definitely book again

Reply from Mark

2 years ago

Hi Lian, remember the night well. Great time, Thanks for your review. Now that circumstances with lock down have changed we hope to see you again

Fabulous evening being entertained by Mark & Louise with some great 50s/60s songs. They got most of the audience participating in the singing and many up dancing. You could tell everyone was having a enjoyable time. We will certainly be looking forward to their next event :) x

Two very talented people. An amazing night, can’t wait for the next one. Excellent performance, one not to be missed

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Mark's Song list

Mack the Knife - Bobby Darren.

King of the Swingers- Louis Prima.

New York New York - Frank Sinatra.

Delilah- Tom Jones.

Saturday Night at the Movies -The Drifters.

Can't Help Falling in Love- Elvis Presley.

Let there be Love - Nat King Cole.

Never fall in love again -Tom Jones.

That's Amore - Dean Martin

Cry to Me -Solomon Burke

Sway - Dean Martin / Michael Bublé.

Girl from Ipenena “Frank Sinatra”

I get a Kick out if you “Sinatra

That’s Life - Frank Sinatra

Shake Shake Shake Senora.- Harry Belafonte.

Lets Stick Together- Roxy Music

You make me feel so young - Frank Sinatra

Lady is a Tramp- Frank Sinatra

Green Green Grass -Tom Jones (on Guitar or track)

I've Got you Under my Skin " Frank Sinatra.

Working Man- David Alexander ( on guitar or track)

Story of my Life- Jim Holiday (on guitar)

Cry to Me - Solomon Burke

Girl from Ipenena - Frank Sinatra

When your Smiling- Frank Sinatra

King of the Road- Roger Miller (guitar or track)

L.O.V.E is all that I can give to you. -Nat King Cole

Smile - Nat King Cole

Don’t get around much anymore - Nat King Cole.

Almost like being in Love- Nat King Cole.

Let the Good times Roll -Ray Charles

On the Sunny side of the Street -Frank Sinatra

You are my sunshine - Standard

Save the Last Dance -The Drifters.

Up on the Roof - The Drifters

Some kind of Wonderful- The Drifters

Come over to my Place- The Drifters

Drift Away- Dobbie Grey (Guitar)

Jamaican Farewell- (on Guitar)

Things - Bobby Darren.

Everybody's Talking- Neilson ( on Guitar)

Those were the Days - Mary Hopkin.(on guitar)

Dream Lover- Bobby Darren( on Guitar)

You got a friend in me- Randy Newman( on guitar)

South of the Border - Frank Sinatra

Jump Jive Wail “Louis Prima”

Just a Gigalo " Louis Prima

Buena Sera " Louis Prima

Whistle stop - Louis Prima

Pennies from Heaven- Louis Prima

5 months 2 weeks- Louis Prima

Hey Boy Hey Girl - Louis Prima

Angelina- Louis Prima

Don’t fence me in “Bing Crosby

Wartime medley _ vera Lynn

Don’t sit under the apple tree- Glen Miller

Chattanooga Choo Choo- Glen Miller

Putting on the Ritz- Fred Astaire

Ain’t Misbehavin- Fats Waller

Sit & write myself a letter- Fats Waller

Be my Guest - Fats Domino

On the Sunny Side of the Street- Frank Sinatra

Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond.

Minnie the Moocher - Cab Calloway

Forever in Blue Jean's- Neil Diamond.

Song Sung blue- Neil Diamond

Little ol wine drinker- Dean Martin

Memories you gave - Dean Martin.

Lazy Hazy Crazy days of Summer- Nat King Cole.

When - Kalin Twins

All of me - Michael Buble

Come on Everybody -Eddie Cochran.

Buddy Holly medley- Buddy Holly

Hit the Road Jack -Ray Charles.

Mess around- Ray Charles.

I've got a Woman -Ray Charles.

Hallelujah I love her so - Ray Charles.

Choo Choo Boogie- Louis Jordan.

It don’t mean a thing- Louis Armstrong.

Don't be Cruel - Elvis

Heartbreak hotel - Elvis

Blue suede Shoes - Elvis

Good luck Charm - Elvis

Little Sister - Elvis

Back Magic Woman- Fleetwood Mac

Need your love so bad-Fleetwood Mac.

Starman - David Bowie

Jean Geanie -David Bowie

Ziggy Stardust - David Bowie

Rebel Rebel- David Bowie

Anniversary Waltz - Vera Lynn

Come on Everybody- Eddie Cochran

Flip Flop Fly - Big Joe Turner

Shake Rattle n Rill - Bill Hayley

Take these Chains from my Heart " Ray Charles - on Guitar

Unchain my Heart " Ray Charles - on Guitar

Distant drums - Jim Reeves

I love you because- Jim Reeves

welcome to my world- Jim Reeves

He'll have to Go all Jim Reeves - on Guitar

Father & Son - Cat Stevens

Can't keep it in - Cat Stevens

Moonshadow -Cat Stevens - (All on Guitar)

I cant stop loving you " Ray Charles - on Guitar

Georgia on my mind " Ray Charles

Take these Chains - Ray Charles

Shake a tail feather- Ray Charles.

Ain’t nobody but Chickens - Louis Jordan

Caldonia - Louis Jordan

Blues Brothers Medley - Blues Brothers 3 songs

Shake a tail Feather- Ray Charles

Route 66 Swing -Nat King Cole

This Can’t be Love- Nat King cole

Running Bear - Johnny Preston ( on guitar)

We'll meet again - Vera Lynn

Perhaps - Doris Day (on Guitar)

Quay Sera - Doris Day

Hey Mambo - Sophia Loren.

Santa Claus is coming to Town.- Frank Sinatra.

Winter Wonderland- Bing Crosby.

The Christmas song- Nat King Cole

Rocking Around Christmas tree- Brenda Lee

Let it Snow - Dean Martin.

Jingle Bell Rock- Brenda Lee.

White Christmas- Bing Crosby/ Drifters

Route 66 (Rock)- Rolling Stones

Have I told you Lately- Van Morrison

Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison

Brown Sugar -Rolling Stones

Sympathy for the Devil- Rolling Stones (on Guitar)

Satisfaction - Rolling Stones

Keep on Running -Spencer Davies group

Twistin the night Away- Sam Cooke

What a wonderful world this would be -Sam Cooke

Land of 1000 dances- Wilson Picket

Mustang Sally -Wilson Picket

The Letter -Boxtops (on Guitar)

Fly me to the Moon- Frank Sinatra

Kiss " Tom Jones

Mama Told me not to Come- Tom Jones/ Strereophonics

It’s not Unusual- Tom Jones

Play that funky Music -Wild Cherry

Under the Bridge -Red hot Chilli peppers

Hard to Handle - Ottis Redding

Dock of the Bay -Ottis Redding

My Girl - Ottis Redding

Mr Pitiful- Ottis Redding

Satisfaction- Ottis Redding

Spanish Harlem -Ben E King

Wonderfull Tonight - Eric Clapton

I shot the sheriff- Eric Clapton

Out of Time -Chris Farlow

We gotta get out of this place- The Animals.

Proud Mary - CCR

Everything I own- Ken Boothe

Celebration " Kool & the Gang

You do Something to me- Paul Weller

Broken Stones- Paul Weller

Walking the Dog- Rufus Thomas

Smooth - Santana

Black Magic Woman - Santana

Oh Well - Fleetwood Mac

Man of the World - Fleetwood Mac

Rebel Rebel - David Bowie

Rock n Roll suicide- David Bowie

Sorrow -David Bowie - on Guitar

Addicted to Love - Robert Palmer

Jailbreak- Thin Lizzy

Whiskey in the Jar- Thin Lizzy

Psycho Killer - Talking Heads

2468 motorway - Tom Robinson

Sunshine Of your Love - Cream

Little Wing - Jimmy Hendrix

Hey Joe - Jimmy Hendrix

Angel - Jimmy Hendrix

Is she really going out wit him.

No Particular place - Chick Berry

Johnny be Good- Chuck Berry

Customer questions

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

As long as you give notice to changed times in same day, should be no problem, We are flexible. Changing dates can cause problems as we could be booked or have other arrangements.

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

Yes, absolutely we have set lists for all types of occasions- Vintage Themed nights, Weddings, Party’s, or pre set disco music. Or just mellow background music. We can play through our PA. We charge a fee for this depending on time required.

How much time do you need to set up?

For full PA, Drums, instruments set up - Minimum of 90 minutes before 1st set start. Background Music can be played 1 hour after start of set up. Ideal arrival time 2 hours before our 1st set start.

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

Yes you can, as long as requests are given in plenty of time to fit into our usual sets. Our usual sets have been chosen by playing many, many gigs & working out where best to place particular songs. By giving Notice Weeks before event, we can rehearse prior to event, if song is not one of our regular numbers.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, all our own instruments. Some large venues or festivals provide back line & sound system.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

We can, as long as it’s within style of band.

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Lots of Energy, exciting ! We play music with feeling, that you can’t help wanting to dance to, that ignites audiences.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Recently Cheltenham racecourse gold cup room. The Depo & Sophia Gardens Cardiff. Motion in Bristol. Many Hotels, Yacht clubs, Golf clubs.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Louis Prima, ( Disney’s King of the Swingers) Ray Charles.

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

Peaky Blinders event ‘By order of’ Cardiff Depo Bristol Motion

Musicianship

Genres:

Jazz, Blues, Swing, Easy listening, Light music, Classic rock, Rock 'n' Roll

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Instruments:

Singer, Guitar, Harmonica, Clarinet, Flute

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Event types:

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

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Other skills:

Dancer, Ableton Live, MC

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