Soul & Motown band
The Burning Shoes
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The Burning Shoes. a little less conversation
johnny be good
a change is gotta come
About The Burning Shoes
The Burning Shoes are one of the most in-demanded cover bands in the UK. They cover a huge range of styles with energy and elegance
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Soul & Motown band
London
Public liability insurance of £10 million
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Performance details
We can perform outdoors
We have vehicles we can use to travel to gigs
We require car parking close to venues
Our equipment is PAT tested
We own a PA system
Encore awards
3rd Encoreversary
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Booked for 25 Encore gigs!
Musicianship
Genres:
Christmas, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, 1960s era music, Jazz, Blues, Modern jazz, Latin jazz, Swing, Ragtime, Gospel, Pop, Acoustic, Funk, Disco, Covers, Motown, R&B, Funk rock, Soul, Top 40, Tribute, Rock 'n' Roll, Britpop, Classic rock, World music, Samba, Bossa nova, Cuban music, Reggae, Spanish music, Salsa, Latin
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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, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Song list
Superstition
My Girl
Hit the road Jack
Ain't nobody
A little less conversation
Never too much
Black or white
Happy
Respect
Living for the city
Rock with you
Signed sealed delivered
I shot the sheriff
Cant help it
Billy Jean
Hound dog
Let's stay together
Sunny
Jail house Rock
I want you back
Feeling good
What a wonderful world
Moondance
My way
Valerie
Heard it through the grapevine
Wonderful World
I wish
Sexual Healing
What's going on
Treasure
Get Lucky
American Boy
Master Blaster
Smooth Criminal
A change is gonna come
I feel good
Sex machine
Soul Man
Johnny be goode
No woman no cry
Sitting on the Dock
Some kind of wonderful
Son of a preacher man
Blame it on the boogie
Isn't she lovely
You,re loosing me
Fly me to the moon
Cheek to cheek
Musical Genocide
Hotel California
At last
Ain't no sunshine
Mr Magic
Mais que nada
Oye como va
Sway
I just wanna make love to you
Valerie
Killing me softly
I feel good
Isn’t she lovely
Higher ground
I say a little prayer
light my fire
English man in NY
Feel like making love
On broadway
Just the two of us
Fever
Georgia in my mind
Rehab
Stand by me
Back to black
Proud Mary
Happy
You're losing me
I'd rather go blind
Turn your light down low
Rock me baby
Chain of fools
This boots are made for walking
Yesterday
Smooth Operator
Route 66
L.O.V.E
Mercy , mercy
I Got Rhythm
Moon River
When a Man Loves a Woman
Satisfaction
Celebration
Do I do
Disco Inferno
Love on top
Your love is king
The Sweetest tabu
Butterflies
So in love
Georgy Porgy
Move on up
Play that funky music
Boogie Wonderland
Faith
Crazy little thing called love
Locked out of heaven
Uptown funk
For once in my live
You should be dancing
The way you make me feel
We are family
September
Good times
you are the sunshine of my live
Wait in vain
Could you be loved
Three little birds
Georgy Porgy
I'm so excited
Faith
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. We do have pre-auditioned musicians of our absolute trust, available in case a band member falls ill or is unavailable. As a professional band our reputation means everything so you can be confident that all of our players are of a very high level.”
Do you have different line-up options?
Trios: Vocals plus keyboards and drums
Quartet: bass, drums, guitar OR keyboards and vocals
Quintet: bass, drums, guitar, keyboards and vocals
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. If you'd like a DJ service via our PA after the final set until the venue closes, we provide this for an additional £100.
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?
Of course you can: 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?
Our PA and lighting system is included in your quote for events with up to 200 guests
Can you learn song requests before the event?
Of course we can: We take up to 3 requests free of charge (As long as within a reasonable instrumentation/ genres having in consideration all the styles we cover and that we are not an 18-piece orchestra... Please go ahead. We love requests as they help us to keep on making our track list bigger.
Prices
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
5 musicians
Performance duration | Price | |
Up to 1 hour | £1000 | |
Up to 2 hours | £1200 | |
Up to 3 hours | £1500 |
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