Rock band

Thames Music Group

Watch
Booking protection
Secure online payments
Free 48hr cancellations
Support available Mon-Sat
Like Thames Music Group?
Watch & Listen
Watch
Listen

About Thames Music Group

Authentic & Atmospheric.
Rock band
Southend-on-Sea
Public liability insurance of £10 million

Thames Music Group, hailing from Essex and London, is a flexible musician collective — from solo piano or guitar through to a customisable big band. With Latin and world music elements led by Taylor Del Mundo, and the option to book the original band, Basharan, for a full, high-energy rock show, each performance is shaped to suit the setting, the audience and the occasion, delivered with discretion and close attention to detail. Built around musicality and variety, Thames Music Group curate sets that move naturally between atmosphere, energy and celebration. Their repertoire spans blues, jazz, soul, funk, Motown, R&B, pop, rock, reggae, country, folk, Latin, world music, acoustic favourites, and modern chart selections, tailored for champagne receptions, packed dancefloors, late-night bars, festivals and corporate events. Known for engaging live performances, Thames Music Group are not your average “go through the motions” act. Every show is approached with care and intent, creating a strong sense of occasion through musicianship, atmosphere and timing. From the first note to the final encore, the focus is a polished, memorable experience that feels effortless for the client and exceptional for the audience. Their distinctive sound — combining energy, melody and musical detail — has helped them make significant strides in the UK and internationally. With performances for Vivienne Westwood and BrewDog, at the Houses of Parliament, and at the ‘Third World Solidarity’ conference for Mushtaq Lasharie CBE, alongside appearances at festivals and events overseas, Thames Music Group offer a smooth, well-run experience from the first enquiry to the final encore — and a performance that leaves a lasting impression in any setting. Line-up options (fully scalable): Solo / Duo / Trio (including piano sets by Taylor Higgs, or guitar-led sets by Levent Basharan) 4–5-piece party band (covers and genre-spanning sets) Basharan (original rock band) (high-energy original show) Guest female vocalists (for added range, duets and added front-line impact) Percussion add-on (to broaden the rhythm section and enhance the overall sound) Horns and woodwinds — saxophone and clarinet (with options to expand the section) Brass section options (for example, trumpet and trombone) Double bass add-on (ideal for jazz and vintage lounge settings) Customisable big band (with additional instrumentation available on request)

Thames Music Group's Reviews

From customers:

TB
The L
1 year ago

"They have been one of the most talked about acts this year, with huge demand for their return, and Friday night’s performance proved why, with easily one of the loudest and heaviest performances we have had at the club. Dirty and gritty at times, with undertones of Alice in Chains and the sky-cracking riffs of bands like Mastodon. This band is on the rise, closing the night out with Hendrix’s “Voodoo Child”, which brought the house down." -The Bear Club.

JO
Jim D
1 year ago

"If Heineken did Bands"

Read all 4 reviews

Thames Music Group's Song list

EXAMPLE COVER LIST (WE TAKE REQUESTS IN ADVANCE)
Blues
Albert King – Born Under a Bad Sign
Albert King – Crosscut Saw
B.B. King – Every Day I Have the Blues
B.B. King – The Thrill Is Gone
Bobby Bland – Further On Up the Road
Freddie King – Going Down
Freddie King – I’m Tore Down
Howlin’ Wolf – Killing Floor
Howlin’ Wolf – Smokestack Lightning
John Lee Hooker – Boom Boom
John Lee Hooker – Dimples
Junior Wells – Messin’ with the Kid
Classic Rock / Hard Rock / Heavy Metal
AC/DC – Let There Be Rock
AC/DC – Riff Raff
AC/DC – Whole Lotta Rosie
Aerosmith – Mama Kin
Aerosmith – Sweet Emotion
Black Sabbath – Children of the Grave
Black Sabbath – Fairies Wear Boots
Black Sabbath – Into the Void
Black Sabbath – Iron Man
Black Sabbath – N.I.B.
Black Sabbath – Paranoid
Cream – Badge
Cream – Crossroads
Cream – Sunshine of Your Love
Cream – White Room
Deep Purple – Black Night
Deep Purple – Burn
Deep Purple – Highway Star
Deep Purple – Smoke on the Water
Deep Purple – Space Truckin’
Free – All Right Now
Jeff Beck / Jeff Beck Group – Beck’s Bolero
Jeff Beck Group – Shapes of Things
Led Zeppelin – Black Dog
Led Zeppelin – Communication Breakdown
Led Zeppelin – Good Times Bad Times
Led Zeppelin – Immigrant Song
Led Zeppelin – Rock and Roll
Led Zeppelin – Whole Lotta Love
Lynyrd Skynyrd – Free Bird
Lynyrd Skynyrd – Gimme Three Steps
Lynyrd Skynyrd – Sweet Home Alabama
Metallica – Creeping Death
Metallica – Enter Sandman
Metallica – For Whom the Bell Tolls
Metallica – Sad But True
Metallica – Seek & Destroy
Motörhead – Ace of Spades
Motörhead – Killed by Death
Motörhead – Overkill
Queen – Another One Bites the Dust
Queen – Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Queen – Stone Cold Crazy
Queen – Tie Your Mother Down
Robin Trower – Bridge of Sighs
Robin Trower – Day of the Eagle
Robin Trower – Too Rolling Stoned
Scorpions – Rock You Like a Hurricane
Rock ’n’ Roll / Roots / Classic Hits
Chuck Berry – Johnny B. Goode
Chuck Berry – Little Queenie
Chuck Berry – Roll Over Beethoven
Creedence Clearwater Revival – Bad Moon Rising
Creedence Clearwater Revival – Fortunate Son
Creedence Clearwater Revival – Have You Ever Seen the Rain
Creedence Clearwater Revival – Proud Mary
Creedence Clearwater Revival – Run Through the Jungle
Dick Dale – Misirlou
Elvis Presley – A Little Less Conversation
Elvis Presley – Burning Love
Elvis Presley – Hound Dog
Elvis Presley – Jailhouse Rock
Fleetwood Mac – Need Your Love So Bad
Fleetwood Mac – Oh Well
Iggy Pop – Lust for Life
Iggy Pop – The Passenger
MC5 – Kick Out the Jams
Spencer Davis Group – I’m a Man
The Animals – House of the Rising Sun
The Band – The Weight
The Beatles – Come Together
The Beatles – Here Comes the Sun
The Beatles – Saw Her Standing There
The Kinks – You Really Got Me
Classic / Alternative Rock (90s–Now)
Foo Fighters – Everlong
Foo Fighters – Monkey Wrench
Foo Fighters – The Pretender
Franz Ferdinand – Take Me Out
Green Day – Basket Case
Jet – Are You Gonna Be My Girl
Muse – Supermassive Black Hole
Nirvana – Breed
Nirvana – Come As You Are
Nirvana – Love Buzz
Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit
Oasis – Don’t Look Back in Anger
Rage Against the Machine – Bulls on Parade
Rage Against the Machine – Guerrilla Radio
Rage Against the Machine – Killing in the Name
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Give It Away
The White Stripes – Seven Nation Army
Singer-Songwriter / Folk / Country
Bob Dylan – All Along the Watchtower
Bob Dylan – Like a Rolling Stone
Bob Dylan – Maggie’s Farm
Chris Stapleton – Tennessee Whiskey
Dolly Parton – Jolene
Eagles – Hotel California
Johnny Cash – Cocaine Blues
Johnny Cash – Folsom Prison Blues
Johnny Cash – I Walk the Line
Johnny Cash – Ring of Fire
Neil Young – Rockin’ in the Free World
Paul McCartney & Wings – Band on the Run
Soul / Motown / Funk / R&B
Al Green – Let’s Stay Together
Aretha Franklin – Respect
Ben E. King – Stand by Me
Bill Withers – Ain’t No Sunshine
Bill Withers – Lean on Me
Bill Withers – Use Me
Etta James – At Last
Four Tops – I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)
James Brown – I Got You (I Feel Good)
James Brown – Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag
James Brown – Sex Machine
Marvin Gaye – I Heard It Through the Grapevine
Otis Redding – (Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay
Otis Redding – Hard to Handle
Prince – Kiss
Prince – Purple Rain
Ray Charles – Hit the Road Jack
Sam & Dave – Hold On, I’m Comin’
Sam & Dave – Soul Man
Sly & The Family Stone – Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)
Stevie Wonder – For Once in My Life
Stevie Wonder – Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)
Stevie Wonder – Superstition
The Jackson 5 – I Want You Back
The Supremes – You Can’t Hurry Love
The Temptations – Ain’t Too Proud to Beg
The Temptations – My Girl
Wild Cherry – Play That Funky Music
Wilson Pickett – Mustang Sally
Reggae
Bob Marley & The Wailers – Get Up Stand Up
Bob Marley & The Wailers – I Shot the Sheriff
Bob Marley & The Wailers – No Woman, No Cry
Bob Marley & The Wailers – Redemption Song
Bob Marley & The Wailers – Three Little Birds
Jimmy Cliff – The Harder They Come
Toots & The Maytals – 54-46 That’s My Number
Latin / World
Buena Vista Social Club – Chan Chan
Gypsy Kings – Bamboléo
Gypsy Kings – Volare (Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu)
Los Lobos – La Bamba
Santana – Black Magic Woman
Santana – Evil Ways
Santana – Jingo
Santana – Maria Maria
Santana – Oye Como Va
Santana – Smooth
Santana – Soul Sacrifice
Standards
Frank Sinatra – My Way
CLASSICAL REPERTOIRE (COMPOSERS)
J.S. Bach
Ludwig van Beethoven
Frédéric Chopin
Claude Debussy
George Frideric Handel
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Johann Pachelbel
Sergei Rachmaninoff
Erik Satie
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Antonio Vivaldi

Thames Music Group's Prices

Last updated: 2026

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

Standard Prices
DurationPrice
Up to 1 hour£625
Up to 2 hours£937.50
Up to 3 hours£1250

Add-ons

Consultation and New Song Learned
+£62.50
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

The heart of the band is Lev’s world-class guitar playing, supported by skilled musicians the project demands. They bring a bold rock edge without losing what makes songs instantly recognisable, delivering a confident and compelling live show. Creativity, flexibility and musicianship set them apart, with a wide-ranging repertoire of covers and originals.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Houses of Parliament – John Bercow Party Vivienne Westwood Fashion Show – Runway Performance BrewDog's AGM Weekend – Two Day Party Music in the City Festival – Southampton Camden Rocks Festival – London Smoke and Fire Festival – BBQ festival Leeds Festival Warm Up Party- Rita's Leeds The Palace Theatre – Showcase Railway Hotel Southend - Iconic Venue

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Innfluences driven by feel, groove and live energy rather than modern indie trends. Led Zeppelin – dynamic riffs and explosive live power Jimi Hendrix – expressive, fearless guitar work The Rolling Stones – groove, swagger and blues roots Black Sabbath – weight, tone and atmosphere Guitar Virtuosos - Steve Vai, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Joe Satriani, Randy Rhoads

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

Vivienne Westwood & Bredwogs AGM Weekend.

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

Yes, you will always have the full virtuosic experience.

Do you have different line-up options?

Yes we can expand it to 7 if you want jazz or world music. This can include Sax, Clarinet, Percussion and Keys.

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?

no

How much time do you need to set up?

“We usually set up about 1 to 1.5 hours before the performance time.

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

Yes, if you wish we can tailor the set list.

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

Yes

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes. There is a fee of £50 with this service , this includes rehearsal time so we can perfect the song.
Musicianship
Genres:
Rock, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Originals, Alternative rock, Classic rock, Hard rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Punk rock, Progressive rock, Heavy metal, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, Jazz, Gypsy jazz, Blues, Latin jazz, Jazz fusion, World music, Bossa nova, Cuban music, Latin, Samba, Salsa, Spanish music
See all genres
Event types:
Bar / Club / Venue event, Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
See all event types