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The City Brogues

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About The City Brogues

The City Brogues want to be the highlight of your event. Whatever size band you book, you will be blown away. Smart suits meet suave music!
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Jazz band
London

The City Brogues are an in demand band based in London, UK. The band is made up of some of the best musicians in the UK who have played at various prestigious venues including, Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club, The Royal Albert Hall and many more. All members of the band have studied Jazz Music at conservatoire level and have a multitude of live performance experience under their belts, including performances with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra and many more. With experience playing at corporate events, weddings and casual receptions in the UK and beyond, The City Brogues are sure to make any event extra special!

The City Brogues' Song list

1. Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
2. Ain't That A Kick In The Head - Van Heusen-Cahn
3. All Of Me - Gerald Marks
4. Always On My Mind - Brenda Lee
5. Anything Goes - Cole Porter
6. At Last - Harry Warren
7. Autumn Leaves - Joseph Kosma
8. Besame Mucho - Consuelo Velazques
9. Beyond The Sea - Charles Trenet
10. Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
11. Blue Moon - Richard Rodgers
12. Blue Suede Shoes - Elvis Presley
13. Bridge Over Troubled Water - Paul Simon
14. Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
15. But Not For Me - George Gershwin
16. Call Me Irresponsible - Jimmy Van-Heusen
17. Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley
18. Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Frankie Valli
19. Cheek To Cheek - Irving Berlin
20. Chicago - Fred Fisher
21. Come Fly With Me - Jimmy Van-Heusen
22. Crazy (Gnarls Barkley) - Gnarls Barkley
23. Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
24. Cry Me A River - Arthur Hamilton
25. Dream A Little Dream Of Me - Schwendt-Andre-Kahn
26. Easy To Love - Cole Porter
27. Everyday (I Have The Blues) - B.B. King
28. Feeling Good - Simone Nina
29. Fly Me To The Moon - Bart Howard
30. Foggy Day, A - George Gershwin
31. For Once In My Life - Orlando Murden
32. Forget You - Cee Lo
33. From Russia With Love - John Barry
34. Georgia On My Mind - Hoagy Carmichael
35. The Girl From Ipanema - Antonio-Carlos Jobim
36. Gravity - John Mayer
37. Have You Met Miss Jones? - Richard Rodgers
38. Hey Jude - The Beatles
39. Hit The Road Jack - Ray Charles
40. Hound Dog - Elvis Presley
41. How High The Moon - Morgan Lewis
42. I Could Have Danced All Night - Frederick Loewe
43. I Feel Good - James Brown
44. I Get A Kick Out Of You - Cole Porter
45. I Left My Heart In San Francisco - George Cory
46. I Wanna Be Like You
47. I Want You Back - The Jackson 5
48. I'm A Believer - The Monkees
49. I'm Beginning To See The Light - Hodges-James-Ellington
50. I've Got The World On A String - Harold Arlen
51. I've Got You Under My Skin - Cole Porter
52. If Ever I Would Leave You - Frederick Loewe
53. In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning - Mann-Hilliard
54. Isn't She Lovely? - Stevie Wonder
55. It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing - Duke Ellington
56. It Had To Be You - Isham Jones
57. It's De-lovely - Cole Porter
58. Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
59. Just The Two Of Us - Bill Withers
60. L-O-V-E - Gabler-Kaempfert
61. Lady is a Tramp, The - Richard Rodgers
62. Let's Face The Music And Dance - Irving Berlin
63. Like Someone In Love - Jimmy Van-Heusen
64. Lovely Day - Bill Withers
65. Luck Be A Lady - Frank Loesser
66. Lullaby Of Birdland - George Shearing
67. Mac The Knife - Kurt Weill
68. Me And Mrs. Jones - Billy Paul
69. Misty - Erroll Garner
70. Moanin' - Bobby Timmons
71. Moon River - Henry Mancini
72. Moondance - Van Morrison
73. My Cherie Amour - Stevie Wonder
74. My Favorite Things - Richard Rodgers
75. My Funny Valentine - Richard Rodgers
76. My Girl - The Temptations
77. My Way - Revaux-Francois-Thibaud-Anka
78. Nature Boy - Eden Ahbez
79. New York, New York - John Kander
80. Night And Day - Cole Porter
81. A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square - Manning Sherwin
82. On The Street Where You Live - Frederick Loewe
83. On The Sunny Side Of The Street - Jimmy McHugh
84. Orange Colored Sky - DeLugg-Stein
85. Over The Rainbow (Somewhere) - Harold Arlen
86. Pennies From Heaven - Arthur Johnston
87. Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps - Farres-Davis
88. Pick Yourself Up - Jerome Kern
89. Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
90. Rock With You - Michael Jackson
91. Save The Last Dance For Me - The Drifters
92. Sex On Fire - Kings Of Leon
93. Shape of you - Ed Sheeran
94. Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder
95. Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
96. Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
97. Smile - Charles Chaplin
98. So In Love - Cole Porter
99. Some Enchanted Evening - Richard Rodgers
100. Someone To Watch Over Me - George Gershwin
101. Somewhere - Leonard Bernstein
102. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word - Elton John
103. Stand By Me - Ben E. King
104. Summertime - George Gershwin
105. Sunny - Bobby Hebb
106. Sway - Ruiz-Gimbel
107. That's Life - Kay-Gordon
108. They Can't Take That Away From Me - George Gershwin
109. Try A Little Tenderness - Harry Woods
110. Twist and Shout - The Beatles
111. Unforgettable - Gordon Irving
112. Valerie - Amy Winehouse
113. The Way You Look Tonight - Jerome Kern
114. Yesterday - The Beatles (Lennon, McCartney)
115. You Make Me Feel So Young - Josef Myrow
116. You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You - Morgan-Stock-Cavanaugh
117. Fever - Davenport-Cooley
118. The Very Thought Of You - Ray Noble
119. Superstition - Stevie Wonder
120. Unforgettable - Irvin Gordon
121. Love Yourself - Justin Bieber
122. Budapest - George Ezra
123. I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
124. What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
125. Hit That Jive, Jack - Nat Cole
126. I Got A Woman - Ray Charles
127. Sweet Love - Anita Baker
128. I Don't Know Why - Norah Jones
129. I Say A Little Prayer For You - Dionne Warwick
130. You've Got A Friend in Me - Randy Newman
131. Close To You - The Carpenters
132. How Deep Is Your Love? - The Bee Gees
133. More I See You, The - Harry Warren
134. Sunday Morning - Maroon 5
135. I Say A Little Prayer For You - Dionne Warwick
136. Lately - Stevie Wonder
137. Overjoyed - Stevie Wonder
138. One Hundred Ways - James Ingram
139. You've Got A Friend - Carole King
140. My Romance - Richard Rodgers
141. Almost Like Being In Love - Frederick Loewe

The City Brogues' Prices

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

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£1155
Up to 2 hours£1312.50
Up to 3 hours£1470
Customer questions

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

We strive to make sure the line-up you see is what you get on the night, but we are unable to guarantee any certain musicians of the band. However, quality will always be maintained as we have a pool of top professional musicians who are familiar with the set and have played with us many times.

Do you have different line-up options?

We offer 4 different lineups: Vocal 5-piece: Vocals/Sax/Guitar/Double Bass/Drums Instrumental 4-piece: Sax/Guitar/Double Bass/Drums Vocal 3-piece: Vocals/Sax/Guitar (able to roam) Instrumental 3-piece: Sax/Guitar/Double Bass

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?

Absolutely. This is a really popular request and we actually offer this service for free. However, if you require music after the band's final set, there is an extra fee depending on timings.

How much time do you need to set up?

We typically need a minimum of 30 minutes set-up time but typically aim to arrive at least 1 hour before the beginning of the first set.

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?

Depending on the use of the PA, this can infer an extra cost. e.g. If the PA and microphone is required for speeches etc.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

If a song isn't included in our song list there may still be a chance we already know it. If there is a special song you'd like us to learn we are happy to do this for you. There is a fee of £30 for this service to take into account rehearsal times etc.

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Clients most love our high-energy matched with our razor-sharp look and versatile setlist.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

All members of the band have performed at such prestigious venues as The Royal Albert Hall and Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in Soho, along with other internationally renowned venues like the Lincoln Center in New York.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

From Frank Sinatra to Stevie Wonder, Ella Fitzgerald to Maroon 5 - the band take influence from all decades of music, paying homage to the jazz tradition but recognising the quality of music that has come out of the modern era.

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

Most recently, the band members have performed for the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall, London.
Musicianship
Genres:
Jazz, Blues, Cabaret, Dixieland, Gypsy jazz, Jazz fusion, Latin jazz, Modern jazz, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Ragtime, Swing, Barbershop, Gospel, Acoustic, Pop, Vintage, Motown, Soul, Covers
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Event types:
Private event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Concert, Recording session, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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