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About The After Hours

Formed in 2012, The After Hours bring a whole new level of musicality & energy Live Electro-Swing; Darlings of the UK festival circuit....

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Vintage jazz band

Leeds

Public liability insurance of £15 million

''Brass Driven, Bass Fueled Mayhem - with a dash of panache'' - The Insider The After Hours are a 21st Century anomaly; a collective of loveable rogues hell bent on redefining live dance music Established 2012 as one of the UKs first Electro-Swing outfits the band has grown well beyond the constraints of any one genre blending belligerent bass, beats & brass to devastating effect. Weaving the sounds of 1920's New Orleans jazz, sizzling swing and bouncing balkan brass with thoroughly modern dance styles, The After Hours have created a uniquely exciting take on Electro - Swing. This is the 'Jazz Age' dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st Century; and loving it. They also play traditional 'New Orleans' Jazz to an exceptionally high standard at jazz events across Europe and have their own take on lots of modern classics such as Britney Spears' Toxic, I bet that you look good on the dance floor, Crazy and so many more. This massive range helps them to connect with any and all audiences no matter when the event or setting. The band has a wealth of experience playing weddings, festivals and functions across the EU, providing everything from PA hire to bespoke DJ sets.

The After Hours

4.8 out of 5

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Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

4.5

Punctuality

4.8

The After Hours' Reviews

4.5 out of 5

The After Hours played at our wedding and we couldn't have been happier! We spent a long time searching for a band that we would like, and that our guests would want to dance to, and they didn't disappoint. The music was fantastic; all clearly very talented musicians, and they brought great energy to the evening. We were just sad we didn't have them playing for longer. We would definitely use them again for any future events we're organising!

5 out of 5

Awesome. These guys brought swing, electroswing and everything in between which made for an amazing evening. So much so, guests actually got out their dancing shoes for the occasion. Really good fun and would highly recommend these guys. Thank you Oly and the crew.

5 out of 5

Oly and the band are all fantastic musicians and people, the guys were absolutely unbelievable and exceeded anything we could have hoped for. Thank you so much The After Hours you were superb

4.8 out of 5

absolutely brilliant in every way. superb musicians which kept us captivated for nearly 3 hours. Lovely polite and approachable lads who did everything to give us what we wanted. Everyone loved the performance. Musicians in the audience were most impressed by their competence .

These guys can do it all - eaerly jazz, blues and the Electro Swing is scortching hot man

I booked the After Hours Quintet to play at the Magic Garden Pub a couple months ago on a Sunday. Both the customers and staff were so impressed that I've just had to ask them to come back to play again! It's rare that we get that much positive feedback from so many people. They started off playing as the traditional swing band and then slowly changed over to the electro swing version. They absolutely rocked the stage and had everyone up dancing by the end. They are very professional and easy to deal with, and clearly love doing what they do. Would very highly recommend.

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The After Hours' Song list

Ain't misbehavin'

After you've gone

All of me

Basin street blues

Bei mir bis du shon

Bear necessities

Big house blues

Blue Drag -

The Charleston

Exactly like you

Egyptian Ella -

Everybody loves my baby

Found a new baby

Honey suckle rose

King of the swingers

Johnny B. Goode

Jump Jive and Wail

Minor swing

Midnight in Moscow

My baby just cares for me

Nagasaki

Oriental Swing

Royal Garden Blues

Some of these days

Sweet Georgia Brown

Sweet Sue -

Shine

Sweet Georgia Brown

Si tu vois ma mer

St James Infirmary

Sunny side of the street

The Uptown Lowdown

The Sheik of Araby

Viper mad

When the Saints

We have all the time in the world

You rascal you

Booty Swing - Parov Stella

Crazy in love - Beyonce

Crazy - Gnarls Barkley

Deep Henderson - Nick Hollywood

5446 - Toots and the Maytals

Get a move on - Mr Scruff

I bet you look good on the dance floor -

Arctic Monkeys

Pompadu - Portico Quartet

Get a move on - Mr. Scruff

Devil and the deep blue sea

Sweet Georgia Brown

Sunny afternoon - the Kinks

Sitting on the dock of the bay - Otis Redding

Toxic - Briney Spears

The man who sold the world - David Bowie

Empire State of mind - Alicia Keys

Hips don't lie - Shakira & Wycliff Jean

The Cantina theme - Star Wars

Laura - Scissor sisters

Deep Henderson - NIck Holly Wood

Booty swing - Parov Stella

Chamber maid swing - Parov Stelar

The After Hours' Prices

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

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£1500
Up to 2 hours	£1600
Up to 3 hours	£1700

Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

We started out, and perform regularly, as a duo. Front man Oly Clarkson plays everything from clarinet, sax, guitar, vocals harmonica & wash board. For trad jass/ swing sets you can add double bass, drums, and /or trumpet . For the. electro swing you hav eth emain 5 piece band plus optional female vocals and/ or scratch DJ to make up the full 7 piece.

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

We generally block out the whole day for performance so minor tweeks to scheduling are really not a problem. If constraints are later put on us we let the client know in ample time.

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

We can provide I pod/ Spotify playlists or DJ through the event.

How much time do you need to set up?

Approx 45 minute load in - 45 minutes set up time, depending on the lay out of the venue and parking constraints.

Can you roam around while you perform?

We love a good walk about performance as it allows us to build intimacy with the guests and perform to eager pockets. For teh full stage show we try to run out into the audience with the brass at prime opportunities.

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

Absolutely, but we find it often work out best/ easiest if you just let us do our thing. We want to go down well too after all!! Lol

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

Yes, unles you require to hire our extra large, club size PA.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes, within reason. If songs require practise we do charge a small fee.

Musicianship

Genres:

Electro-Swing, Deep house, Electronica, Drum 'n' Bass, Electronic, House, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1990s era music, Jazz, Blues, Dixieland, Cabaret, Gypsy jazz, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Ragtime, Swing, Covers, Funk

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Types:

Vintage jazz band, New Orleans band, Swing & Jive band, Gypsy jazz band, Jazz duo, Jazz trio, Jazz band, Original artist, 90s tribute band, 2000s tribute 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, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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