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The J-Tones

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About The J-Tones

Professional Barbershop Quartet based in London singing a wide variety of popular songs for weddings, parties, corporate events etc.
Barbershop quartet
London
Public liability insurance of £10 million
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The J-Tones are one of the most in demand barbershop quartets around, performing at a wide variety of events and functions all over the UK to great acclaim. The quartet have a unique style, both musically and visually, which has led to them being requested for many prestigious events including television and radio appearances as well as private parties and functions where they have entertained guests and wowed audiences. The quartet perform regularly at engagements with London Livery companies and also at top hotels such as The Dorchester. Prominent recent engagements include several live broadcasts on Colin Murray's Talksport Radio show, where the quartet sang their own barbershop style versions of traditional football songs. They recently performed for a television pilot for the comedian and presenter Jon Richardson. Other notable performance venues have included ‘Proud Camden’ in the heart of Camden’s famous market, Glasgow City Chambers, Ayr Races and also the Tower of London where they performed for the Constable of the Tower and guests for the Haig Housing Trust's 'Coming Home' campaign, a charity helping severely wounded veterans. The group have also performed for Gillette's ‘Movember’ Campaign promoting awareness of men's health issues.

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7th Anniversary
This act has been working with Encore for over 7 years
Musicianship
Genres:
Christmas, Traditional church music, Classical, Contemporary classical, Musical theatre, Opera, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Barbershop, Swing, Easy listening, Pop, Tribute, Jazz, Classical crossover
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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, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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The J-Tones' Song list

1920's to 1980's
A Hard Day's Night - The Beatles
All My Loving - The Beatles
Eleanor Rigby - The Beatles
Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles
I Want to Hold Your Hand - The Beatles
Michelle - The Beatles
The Long & Winding Road - The Beatles
She Loves You - The Beatles
With a Little Help From My Friends - The Beatles
When I'm 64 - The Beatles
Yesterday - The Beatles
Ain’t Misbehavin’ - Fats Waller
Satin Doll - Duke Ellington
Happy Together - The Turtles
Blue Moon -The Marcels
ABBA Medley - ABBA
Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations
California Dreamin' -The Mamas & Papas
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Big Girls Don't Cry - Frankie Valli
Can't Take my Eyes off of You - Frankie Valli
God Only Knows - The Beach Boys
Good Vibrations - The Beach Boys
Help Me Rhonda - The Beach Boys
I Get Around - The Beach Boys
In My Room - The Beach Boys
Take Me Home Country Roads - John Denver
Annie's Song - John Denver
The Girl from Ipanema - Frank Sinatra
Earth Angel - The Penguins
Run Around Sue - Dion
Hello Mary Lou - Ricky Nelson
My Girl - The Tempatations
And So it Goes - Billy Joel
The Longest Time - Billy Joel
Silhouettes - Billy Joel
Uptown Girl - Billy Joel
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
You're My Best Friend - Queen
Lean on Me -Bill Withers
Lovely Day - Bill Withers
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
Man in the Mirror - Michael Jackson
L-O-V-E - Nat King Cole
Goodnight Sweetheart - The Overtones
That'll be the Day - Buddy Holly
Wake Up Little Susie - The Everly Brothers
What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
Stand by Me - Ben E King
Banana Boat Song - Harry Belafonte
Escape (The Pina Colada Song) - Rupert Holmes
Africa - Toto
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
1990's to Current Hits
Change the World - Eric Clapton
Tears in Heaven - Eric Clapton
Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley
Happy - Pharrell Williams
I’m Yours - Jason Mraz
Lucky - Jason Mraz
Just the Way You Are - Bruno Mars
Marry You - Bruno Mars
The Lion Sleeps Tonight - The Tokens
Love is Easy - McFly
If I Ever Fall in Love - Shai
All of Me - John Legend
Black Magic - Little Mix
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
Classical & Traditional
Abide with Me - Traditional
All Through the Night - Old Welsh Traditional
Ave Maria - Charles Gounod
Ave Maria - Frank Schubert
God Save The Queen - Traditional
Londonderry Air - Traditional Irish Folksong
Make Me a Channel of Your Peace - S. Temple
Jerusalem - Hubert Parry
The Long Day Closes - Arthur Sullivan
The White Cliffs of Dover - Vera Lynn
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot - Spiritual
Christmas Carols
Angels We Have Heard on High
Auld Lang Syne
Away in a Manger
Coventry Carol
Deck the Hall
Ding Dong Merrily on High
The First Nowell
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Good King Wenceslas
Hark the Herald
The Holly and the Ivy
In the Bleak Midwinter
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
Jingle Bells
Joy to the World
O Holy Night
O Tannenbaum
Oh Come all ye Faithful
Oh Come, Oh Come, Emmanuel
Silent Night (Stille Nacht)
We Three Kings
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Film & Showtunes
Beauty and the Beast - Beauty and the Beast
Bring Him Home - Les Miserables
Can You Feel the Love Tonight - The Lion King
Do You Hear the People Sing? - Les Miserables
The Impossible Dream - The Man of La Mancha
I Dreamed a Dream - Les Miserables
Kiss the Girl - The Little Mermaid
Maria - West Side Story
New York, New York - New York, New York
The Rose - The Rose
When You Wish Upon a Star - Pinocchio
Barbershop Favourites
Baby on Board
The Chordbuster's March
Coney Island Baby
Lida Rose
Mister Sandman
My Evaline
Twilight
Whispering
Yes Sir, That's My Baby
Festive Holiday Hits
All I Want for Christmas is You
The Christmas Song
Frosty the Snowman
Have Yourself a Merrry Little Christmas
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Jingle Bell Rock
Let it Snow!
Little Saint Nick
Rocking Around the Christmas Tree
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
White Christmas
Winter Wonderland
Wonderful Christmastime
Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

We perform as a quartet normally, we are able to use other singers to bring the number up to eight if needed.

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

As long is there is not a significant change in timings, with notice we should be able to accommodate any changes.

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

Unfortunately this is not an Service we provide.

How much time do you need to set up?

Practically none, we are an a Capella group and usually perform without any equipment at all. It is occasionally helpful to know about the venue so we can work out where to base ourselves but this takes very little time.

Can you roam around while you perform?

Absolutely, this is one of the benefits of engaging us.

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

We welcome clients preferences and will accommodate all requests if possible.

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

We prove PA equipment if needed but we have found that it is very rarely the case that it is when we perform.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

We can provide a bespoke arrangement of a song that is not in our repertoire for an additional fee. Please get in touch with us to discuss if this is the case.

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Our previous clients have loved the fact that we provide something different to the usual bands and groups, also that we take all their requests wherever possible into account and that we are a fun, outgoing and upbeat group who are happy to interact with their guests.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

We have performed at the Tower of London, Fenwicks department store, Fortnum & Mason, Dyer’s Hall, the BBC, TalkSport Radio

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

We love the Beatles, Beach Boys, Queen, loads of the old favourites.

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

We sang at the Etihad Stadium before a Manchester City European game.

The J-Tones' Reviews

From customers:

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Pete M
8 years ago

I just wanted to pass on our thanks again for your performance at our wedding, so many of our guests commented on how great it was and how suited it was to the occasion, you were so accommodating and obliging, thank you so very much"

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Kazoo S
7 years ago

The J-Tones were amazing to work with and brought our campaign for Young's Seafood to life brilliantly. The guys were professional, extremely hard working and the creative input they had into the musical arrangements was staggering and added an immense amount of value. Everyone we visited with a song was thrilled and our client was extremely happy with the results. I can't recommend them enough!

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