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Pete G & The Magnitones

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About Pete G & The Magnitones

Veteran UK blues band, led by harmonica ace Pete 'G' Welland. Authentic electric Chicago with Texas, West Coast & Rockin’ styles thrown in.
Blues band
Marlborough
Public liability insurance of £10 million

Pete G & his stellar band, the Magnitones, were first established back in 1998, producing their first album in January 1999 of mostly original blues material. They have long since been appearing at live music events, blues venues etc in the both the UK & in Europe. They bring their own distinctive blend of highly authentic post war electric Chicago blues as well as touching on Texas, West Coast, Swing & Rockin’ styles of the genre. Below are some words of praise they are proud to show off, written comments ALL from current professional American blues musicians of note who have come to know the band: “Listened to those tracks and MAN they sound GREAT !! Nice mix and the WHOLE band is playing that shit RIGHT!! GREAT old school sound !! (Neil Gouvin, drummer with long time blues award winners “Sugar Ray Norcia & the Bluetones" commenting on the Magnitones' recent recordings at Rimshot studios , Kent) “You guys have captured that dynamic just right, seriously , that is one of the BEST versions of that track I’ve heard, GREAT on EVERY level !! “ (Bob Newham, drummer with William Clarke band, Johnny Dyer, Rod Piazza commenting on the Magnitones' “live” recording of “Just Your Fool” by Little Walter). “These are Most Excellent cuts, congratulations !!! “ (Aki Kumar, USA harp player) “Tracks sound Great, especially “Off The Wall”. I thought Chess Studios was long gone but it sounds to me like it’s still going strong right in Kent UK” (Michael “Mudcat” Ward (bass player, Sugar Ray Norcia & the Bluetones, Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters, commenting on Rimshot studio recordings by the Magnitones) “I appreciate it when musicians dig deep in whatever music they play ,I can tell that EVERY member of your band is as SERIOUS as can be to get that elusive traditional sound. I can tell you all LOVE this music, it shows, from me, for whatever it’s worth, that means EVERYTHING “ “Keep doing it” “ Kudos to your harp player” (Bob Newham , commenting on “ live” recording of “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” by the Magnitones, original by Big Walter “Shakey” Horton . “ SMOKING” “ AWESOME” (Mike Law, bass player with “Kim Wilson All Stars Rhythm & Blues Review, commenting on the Magnitones' studio recordings at Rimshot Kent, and Embassy Studios, Basingstoke Hants) The MAGNITONES are…. Pete G Welland. Vocals/Harmonica Jan Rottiers. Guitars Dave Sims. Drums Martin Potter. Upright Bass

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Event types:
Bar / Club / Venue event, Wedding, Private event, Birthday party, Cruise, Recording session, Concert, Corporate event, Charity event, New Year's Eve, Christmas party, Hotel / Restaurant event, Church service, Funeral / Memorial service, Wedding proposal, Virtual event, Theatre / Show, Burns night
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Pete G & The Magnitones' Song list

LOW DOWN WOMAN (E)
BAD BOY (A)
OFF THE WALL (G)
TELL ME MAMA (G)
BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU DO(G)
EVERYTHING YOU SAY & DO (G)
THINGS THAT I USED TO DO (F)
MONEY MARBLES & CHALK (F)
DIRTY WORK (G)
CHECKIN' UP ON MY BABY (A)
LEARN TO TREAT ME RIGHT (A)
ACT LIKE YOU LOVE ME (G)
DOWN IN VIRGINIA (A)
BLUES WITH A FEELING (A)
MELLOW DOWN EASY (A)
COME BACK BABY (G)
DON’T GET AROUND MUCH ANY MORE (F)
RICH WOMAN (F)
I DONT CARE (E)
DEAL THE CARDS (A)
RADIATES THAT CHARM (G)
TEMPERATURE 110 (C)
LAST NIGHT (D)
GOING AWAY BABY (G)
BLOWIN LIKE HELL (C)
KEY TO THE HIGHWAY (G)
ROCKIN’ ROBIN (A)
LAST NIGHT (D)
TWO TIME FOOL (G)
DON’T BITE THE HAND THAT FEEDS YOU (F)
FAST SWING IN E w/STOPS (E)
I BELIEVE IM IN LOVE WITH YOU (C)
GIVE ME TIME (Bb)
SUITCASE BLUES (A)
OH BABY (G)
BRING IT HOME DADDY (B)
SHE’S DYNAMITE (E)
JUST YOUR FOOL (A)
WALKIN' BY MYSELF (A)
CHERRY PINK APPLE BLOSSOM WHITE (A)
BIG BOSS MAN (E)
RAINING IN MY HEART (G)
TOO LATE (G)
RUNNING SHOES (F)
MARKED DECK (A)
LOW DOWN DOG (C)
YOU GOT ME WHERE YOU WANT ME (E)
I NEED MY BABY (F)
GIVE ME ALL YOUR LOVIN’ (G)
STRETCH MY MONEY (A)
PRETTY BABY (D)
GET OVER ME (C)
KEEP IT TO YOURSELF (A)
THAT'S ALRIGHT (E)
GIVE ME ALL YOUR LOVIN’ (G)
TRUST MY BABY (G)
FAST BOOGIE (F)
IT TAKES TIME (F)
SALLY SUE BROWN (D)
EYESIGHT TO THE BLIND (F)
ROCK WITH ME (E)
LOVE ATTACK (E)
YOU'RE THE ONE (F)
AW’H BABY (G)
LONESOME WHISTLE BLUES (Bb)
Customer questions

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Pete Welland is a highly respected blues harmonica player and his band has been a staple on the London blues scene for many many years. The band has played my festivals in UK and abroad in it's 24 years' existence..

Do you have different line-up options?

The line-up is vocals & harmonica, guitar, upright bass and drums. We can play an acoustic set or slim down to a duo/trio if needed.

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, no problem, just let us know.

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

We can play music of your choice through the PA before our set and during the interval.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually set up about 1 to 1.5 hours before the performance time. As soon as our PA is set up we can provide a free playlist service to help set the atmosphere and get your guests ready for our live performance.

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

We're happy to chat through the set list and make sure we find what works for your event.

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

Our PA and lighting system is included in your quote.

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 -that fits with the set- we are happy to discuss in advance of the performance.

Pete G & The Magnitones' Prices

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

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£700
Up to 2 hours£700
Up to 3 hours£800

Pete G & The Magnitones' Reviews

From customers:

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Neil B
3 years ago

“Listened to those tracks and MAN they sound GREAT !! Nice mix and the WHOLE band is playing that shit RIGHT!! GREAT old school sound !!"

BN
Bob P
3 years ago

“You guys have captured that dynamic just right, seriously , that is one of the BEST versions of that track I’ve heard, GREAT on EVERY level !! “

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