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About The Double Takes

A duo with a difference! Offering an eclectic range of music and setups - vocals, guitar, ukulele, saxophone and more!

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Acoustic duo

Leicester

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The Double Takes are a fresh, contemporary function duo formed by Alicia & Steve, two highly experienced, talented and passionate musicians covering the Midlands area. With a broad and eclectic music taste, together they have amassed a huge song repertoire of hits ready to entertain audiences for any occasion and guaranteed to appeal to all ages! Not limited to acoustic guitar and vocals, Steve & Alicia enjoy incorporating a variety of instruments and textures into their performance - whether it’s jazz saxophone, ukulele, percussion, electric guitar, the two have the ability to create a broader sonic soundscape to grab your guest’s attention. But they’re just as happy to keep it simple with pure acoustic guitars and vocals! Well versed in a wide range of genres and eras, The Double Takes can adapt with ease to suit your function! Whether you desire something Jazzy, a party atmosphere to get everyone on their feet, or maybe to add a touch of class to your event with some beautiful chilled out background music. Pop, Rock, Jazz, Soul, Blues, Country, Rockabilly, Funk or Folk - whatever the genre and vibes, The Double Takes will cater to your needs!

The Double Takes

5 out of 5

16 verified reviews

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The Double Takes' Reviews

5 out of 5

Alicia and Steve were perfect! Super understanding about us running late and the set up quickly and smoothly as soon as they could. Everyone loved their performance and they were the perfect band for us on our wedding day. Thanks guys!

5 out of 5

So very glad The Double Takes performed for my 50th birthday celebration, they were amazing. They performed various genres of music created some very treasured memories for everyone. Thank you Alicia & Steve you were amazing.

5 out of 5

Alicia and Stephen were wonderful! Learnt our song request for the ceremony, were communicative throughout and sounded great. Would definitely recommend.

5 out of 5

Amazing! Everyone loved The Doublestakes! Would definitely recommend and book again 👍🏻

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5 out of 5

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! The Double Takes are the most phenomenal duo. They have such a huge repertoire that there is something for everyone. Add this to their sassy and stylish interpretation of the pieces and you have a magical evening to truly remember. They delivered with ease a really special finale to my 50th birthday day of celebrations - singing to a small intimate group outside, dancing under the stars. Alicia and Steve you are amazing and all my guests loved you too. THANK YOU. Louise xxx

Alicia & Steve sounded amazing - everyone was up all night dancing and singing along. Thank you for making our party the perfect evening!

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The Double Takes' Song list

FUNK, SOUL, RHYTHM & BLUES

Ain’t No Sunshine - BILL WITHERS

All Of Me - JOHN LEGEND

At Last - ETTA JAMES

First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - ROBERTA FLACK

Get Lucky - DAFT PUNK

Hard To Handle – OTIS REDDING

Heard It Through The Grapevine – MARVIN GAYE/CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL

I Need A Dollar - ALOE BLACC

If I Ain't Got You - ALICIA KEYS

Isn’t She Lovely - STEVIE WONDER

Let’s Get It On - MARVIN GAYE

Mercy – DUFFY

Play That Funky Music - WILD CHERRY

September - EARTH, WIND & FIRE

Stand By Me - BEN E. KING

Superstition - STEVIE WONDER

(Sittin’ On) The Dock of The Bay - OTIS REDDING

The Thrill Is Gone – B.B.KING

POP

2002 - ANNEMARIE

A Thousand Years - CHRISTINA PERRI

All Star - SMASHMOUTH

All These Things That I’ve Done - THE KILLERS

Billie Jean - MICHAEL JACKSON (Civil Wars)

Blame It On The Boogie - JACKSON 5

Born This Way - LADY GAGA

Brown Eyed Girl - VAN MORRISON

Budapest - GEORGE EZRA

Call Me Maybe - CARLY RAE JEPSON

Can’t Help Falling In Love - ELVIS PRESLEY

Can’t Take My Eyes Off You - ANDY WILLIAMS

Chasing Cars - SNOW PATROL

Count On Me - BRUNO MARS

Crazy - GNARLS BARKLEY

Crazy Little Thing Called Love - QUEEN

Dancing In The Moonlight - TOPLOADER

Does Your Mother Know - ABBA

Don’t Look Back In Anger - OASIS

Don’t Stop Me Now - QUEEN

Exes & Ohs - ELLE KING

Faith - GEORGE MICHAEL

Fly Away - LENNY KRAVITZ

Footloose - KENNY LOGGINS

Forget You - CEE LO GREEN

Free Fallin’ - TOM PETTY/JOHN MAYER

Get Lucky - DAFT PUNK

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - CYNDI LAUPER

Happy Together - THE TURTLES

Havana - CAMILLA CABELLO

Here Comes The Sun - THE BEATLES

Hey Brother - AVICII

Hey Jude - THE BEATLES

Hey Soul Sister - TRAIN

Ho Hey - THE LUMINEERS

Hold Back The River - JAMES BAY

I Believe In A Thing Called Love - THE DARKNESS

If I Ain’t Got You - ALICIA KEYS

I Kissed A Girl - KATY PERRY

I Need A Dollar - ALOE BLACC

I Want You Back - THE JACKSONS

I Won't Give Up - JASON MRAZ

I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) - THE PROCLAIMERS

I’m Yours - JASON MRAZ

Kiss Me - SIXPENCE NONE THE RICHER

Lightning Bolt - JAKE BUGG

Love Machine - GIRLS ALOUD

Love Me Tender - ELVIS PRESLEY (Norah Jones)

Make Me Smile (Come Up & See Me) - STEVE HARLEY & COCKNEY REBEL

Mama Do - PIXIE LOTT

Marry You - BRUNO MARS

Mercy - DUFFY

Moves Like Jagger - MAROON 5

Mr. Brightside - THE KILLERS

No Scrubs - TLC

Nothing Breaks Like A Heart - MILEY CYRUS

Old Town Road - LIL NAS X

Over The Rainbow - VARIOUS

Perfect - ED SHEERAN

Put Your Records On - CORINNE BAILEY RAE

Riptide - VANCE JOY

Rocketman - ELTON JOHN

Rolling In The Deep – ADELE

September - EARTH, WIND & FIRE

Sex On Fire - KINGS OF LEON

Shake It Off - TAYLOR SWIFT

Shallow - LADY GAGA

Shape of You – ED SHEERAN

Shotgun - GEORGE EZRA

Shut Up & Dance - WALK THE MOON

Somewhere Only We Know - KEANE/LILY ALLEN

Stayin’ Alive - THE BEE GEES

Sweet Caroline - NEIL DIAMOND

Take On Me - A-HA

Take Your Mama - SCISSOR SISTERS

Thinking Out Loud - ED SHEERAN

Three Little Birds - BOB MARLEY

Use Somebody - KINGS OF LEON

Valerie - AMY WINEHOUSE/ZUTONS

Wherever You Will Go - THE CALLING/CHARLENE SORAIA

Wild World - CAT STEVENS

Wonderwall - OASIS

Your Song - ELTON JOHN

COUNTRY/FOLK/ROOTS

9 To 5 - DOLLY PARTON

American Pie - DON MACLEAN

Better Together - JACK JOHNSON

Big Yellow Taxi - JONI MITCHELL

Blackbird - THE BEATLES

Country Road – JAMES TAYLOR

Emmylou - FIRST AID KIT

Fisherman’s Blues - THE WATERBOYS

Folsom Prison Blues - JOHNNY CASH

Free Fallin' - TOM PETTY/JOHN MAYER

Have You Ever Seen The Rain? - CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL

Here Comes The Sun - THE BEATLES

Hey Brother - AVICII

Ho Hey - THE LUMINEERS

Homeward Bound - SIMON & GARFUNKEL

How Long Will I Love You - THE WATERBOYS/ELLIE GOULDING

House Of The Rising Sun - TRADITIONAL

I Walk The Line - JOHNNY CASH

Jolene - DOLLY PARTON

Knocking On Heaven's Door - BOB DYLAN

Lightning Bolt - JAKE BUGG

Little Lion Man - MUMFORD & SONS

Make You Feel My Love - ADELE/BOB DYLAN/BROOKS JEFFERSON

My Silver Lining – FIRST AID KIT

Never Going Back Again - FLEETWOOD MAC

Norwegian Wood - THE BEATLES

Nothing Breaks Like A Heart - MILEY CYRUS/MARK RONSON

Ooh La La - THE FACES

On The Road Again - WILLIE NELSON

Ring of Fire - JOHNNY CASH

Riptide - VANCE JOY

Shelter From The Storm - BOB DYLAN

Songbird - FLEETWOOD MAC/EVA CASSIDY

Stop This Train - JOHN MAYER

Tainted Love - IMELDA MAY

Take Me Home, Country Roads – JOHN DENVER

Tennessee Whiskey - CHRIS STAPLETON

The Boxer - SIMON & GARFUNKEL

The Gambler - KENNY ROGER

Wake Me Up – AVICII

When The Right One Comes Along - NASHVILLE OST

Whiskey In The Jar - THIN LIZZY/THE DUBLINERS

Wild World - CAT STEVENS

Word Up - CAMEO/THE BOSS HOSS

CLASSIC ROCK

Are You Gonna Go My Way - LENNY KRAVITZ

Bad Moon Rising - CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL

Black Velvet - ALANNAH MYLES

Crazy Little Thing Called Love - QUEEN

Desperado - EAGLES

Don’t Stop Believin' – JOURNEY

Don’t Stop Me Now – QUEEN

Highway To Hell - AC/DC

House Of The Rising Sun - THE ANIMALS

Hotel California - THE EAGLES

I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll - JOAN JETT/THE ARROWS

Livin’ On A Prayer - BON JOVI

Make Me Smile (Come Up & See Me) - STEVE HARLEY & COCKNEY REBEL

Mustang Sally - THE COMMITMENTS

Ooh La La – FACES

Pinball Wizard - THE WHO

Proud Mary - CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL/TINA TURNER

Rockin’ All Over The World - STATUS QUO

Stuck In The Middle - STEALERS WHEEL

Summer Of ‘69 - BRYAN ADAMS

Sweet Child ‘O’ Mine - GUNS ‘N’ ROSES

Sweet Home Alabama - LYNYRD SKYNYRD

Take It Easy - EAGLES

The Seeker - THE WHO

ROCK ‘N’ ROLL

Blue Suede Shoes - ELVIS PRESLEY

Can’t Buy Me Love - THE BEATLES

Crazy Little Thing Called Love – QUEEN

Folsom Prison Blues - JOHNNY CASH

Hound Dog - ELVIS PRESLEY

Johnny B Goode - CHUCK BERRY

Mystery Train - ELVIS PRESLEY

Twist & Shout - THE BEATLES

You Never Can Tell - CHUCK BERRY

ROCK & INDIE

Ain’t No Rest For The Wicked - CAGE THE ELEPHANT

All Star – SMASHMOUTH

All The Small Things - BLINK 182

All These Things That I’ve Done - THE KILLERS

Are You Gonna Be My Girl - JET (PMJ)

Are You Gonna Go My Way - LENNY KRAVITZ

Brown Eyed Girl - VAN MORRISON

Black Horse & The Cherry Tree - KT TUNSTALL

Chasing Cars - SNOW PATROL

Chelsea Dagger - THE FRATELLIS

Come Together - THE BEATLES

Dakota - STEREOPHONICS

Don’t Look Back In Anger - OASIS

Exes & Ohs - ELLE KING

Fly Away - LENNY KRAVITZ

Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) - GREEN DAY

Hard To Handle - THE BLACK CROWES

Hey There Delilah - PLAIN WHITE T’S

I Believe In A Thing Called Love - THE DARKNESS

I Bet That You Look Good On The Dancefloor - ARCTIC MONKEYS

I Predict A Riot - KAISER CHIEFS

Last Nite - THE STROKES

Learn To Fly - FOO FIGHTERS

Mr. Brightside - THE KILLERS

Rocketman - ELTON JOHN

Sex On Fire - KINGS OF LEON

She’s Electric – OASIS

Tainted Love - IMELDA MAY/SOFTCELL

Teenage Dirtbag – WHEATUS

The Rock Show - Blink 182

Use Somebody - KINGS OF LEON/PIXIE LOTT

What's Up - 4 NON BLONDES

Wonderwall – OASIS

You Belong To Me - BRYAN ADAMS

Zombie - THE CRANBERRIES

JAZZ & SWING

Ain’t Misbehavin’ - VARIOUS

All About That Bass - MEGHAN TRAINOR (PMJ)

All of Me - VARIOUS

All the Things You Are

Alright, Okay, You Win

Autumn Leaves - ERIC CLAPTON

Blank Space – TAYLOR SWIFT

Blue Moon - VARIOUS

Blues In The Night - ELLA FITZGERALD

City Of Stars - LA LA LAND OST (Gavin James)

Cry Me A River - JULIE LONDON

Dream A Little Dream of Me - MAMAS & PAPAS

Feelin’ Good - NINA SIMONE

Fever - PEGGY LEE

Fly Me To The Moon - FRANK SINATRA

Georgia On My Mind - RAY CHARLES

Girl From Ipanema - ASTRUD GILBERTO

Glorybox – PORTISHEAD

Goodnight Moon – SHIVAREE

I Get A Kick Out Of You – ELLA FITZGERALD

I've Got You Under My Skin - FRANK SINATRA

It Don’t Mean A Thing - VARIOUS

I Wanna Be Like You - THE JUNGLE BOOK

Love Me Or Leave Me – NINA SIMONE/EMELI SANDE

Lullaby Of Birdland - SARAH VAUGHAN

Mack The Knife – BOBBY DARIN

Moondance - VAN MORRISON

Moon River - ANDY WILLIAMS/AUDREY HEPBURN

My Baby Just Cares For Me – NINA SIMONE

Oops! … I Did It Again - BRITNEY SPEARS (Kina Grannis)

P.S. I Love You – BILLIE HOLIDAY/NELLIE MCKAY

Rude - MAGIC (PMJ)

Save the Last Dance - THE DRIFTERS/MICHAEL BUBLE

Seven Nation Army - THE WHITE STRIPES (PMJ)

Somebody That I Used To Know - GOTYE (PMJ)

Someone To Watch Over Me – ELLA FITZGERALD

Stormy Weather – JAZZ STANDARD

Summertime - GERSHWIN/ELLA FITZGERALD

Sway – DEAN MARTIN

Sweet Dreams – EURYTHMICS

Take Five - DAVE BRUBECK

That Man - CARO EMERALD

The Best Is Yet To Come - TONY BENNETT/FRANK SINATRA

The Lady Is A Tramp – ELLA FITZGERALD/LADY GAGA

The Nearness of You - JAZZ STANDARD (Norah Jones)

These Foolish Things – ELLA FITZGERALD

Toxic - BRITNEY SPEARS

Wade In The Water - EVA CASSIDY

CHRISTMAS

2000 Miles - THE PRETENDERS

A Spaceman Came Travelling - CHRIS DE BUGH

Please Come Home For Christmas - KELLY CLARKSON/EAGLES

Have Yourself A Very Merry Christmas - CHRISTINA AGUILERA

It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas - VARIOUS

I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday - WIZZARD

Last Christmas - WHAM!

Merry Christmas Everyone - SHAKIN’ STEVENS

River - JONI MITCHELL

Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree - BRENDA LEE

Santa Baby - VARIOUS

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - VARIOUS

The Christmas Song - NAT KING COLE

What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve – ELLA FITZGERALD

White Christmas - VARIOUS

The Double Takes' Prices

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

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£300
Up to 2 hours	£450
Up to 3 hours	£600

Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

We are an acoustic duo made up of Alicia (Vocals) and Steve (Guitar). However, we do have different instrumentation options available! Depending on your set choice, we can incorporate a range of instruments including Alto Sax, Electric Guitar, Ukulele and percussion to become more than your average acoustic duo.

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

We will always try to accommodate any changes. All we ask is sufficient notice for planning ahead to make your event run as smoothly as possible!

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

Certainly! We offer a free of charge playlist service via our PA during our breaks and prior to our sets. If needed after our set time, we charge a small additional fee.

How much time do you need to set up?

Not long at all! Depending on our set up, it averages about 30-45mins. Fully acoustic gigs set up takes 10 mins. Whilst setting up, we are happy to provide a free playlist/DJ service.

Can you roam around while you perform?

Yes! We can do a fully acoustic roaming 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 have an amazing time. We take requests with plenty of notice, but the set can change depending on your requested set-up (multiple instruments or fully acoustic). We will chat this through with you beforehand to make sure we find what works for your event :)

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

Yes! Our PA is included in our quote. We don't take up a lot of room, but let us know the performance space dimensions as our set up may vary depending on size.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes! Aisle walk and first dance requests are included in our price. If a song isn't included in our song list there may still be a chance we already know it, but we need plenty of notice as our rehearsal time is limited.

Musicianship

Genres:

Acoustic, Jazz, Blues, Folk rock, Rockabilly, Country, Folk, Pop, Covers, Soul, Rock, Alternative rock, Pop rock, Punk rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Classic rock, Britpop, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Christmas, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Top 40, Vintage, Americana, Indie

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Types:

Acoustic duo, Pop duo, Rock duo, Jazz duo

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Event types:

Private event, Wedding, Corporate event, Birthday party, New Year's Eve, Christmas party, Bar / Club / Venue event, Hotel / Restaurant event, Wedding proposal

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