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The Steaming Foggs
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About The Steaming Foggs
A versitile band performing 'Around the World' music with a steam aesthetic. They will take you on a journey, in time and space.
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The Steaming Foggs' Song list
French
- Dernière Danse (Indila)
- Histoire D’un Amour (Dalida)
- Je N’en Connais Pas la Fin (Edith Piaf)
- La Bohème (Charles Aznavour)
- La Foule (Edith Piaf)
- La Seine (Vanessa Paradis)
- La Vie en Rose (Edith Piaf)
- Laisse Tomber les Filles (France Gall)
- Le Temps de L’Amour (Françoise Hardy)
- Les Yeux Noir (Django Reinhart)
- Milord (Edith Piaf)
- Mon Amie le Rose (Françoise Hardy)
- Mon Amor, Mon Amis (Marie Laforêt)
Italian (and other) Swing
- Bei mir bist du schoen (Sholom Secunda)
- Caravan Petrol (Renato Carosone)
- Maruzzella (Renato Carosone)
- Meglio Stasera (Henri Mancini)
- O Sarracino (Renato Carosone)
- Tu Vuo’ Fa’ L’Americano (Renato Carosone)
Italian Folk
- ‘A Finestra (Carmen Consoli)
- Cu ti lu dissi (Trad. Sicilian)
- Mamma La Rondinella (Trad. Solentino)
- Nanna Nanna (Trad. Solentino)
- Nuvole Bianche (Ludovico Einaudi/Trad.)
- Taranta (Trad. Solentino)
Latin
- Besame Mucho (Consuelo Valazquez)
- Hay Amores (Shakira)
- Historia de un Amor (Guadalupe Pineda)
- La Bruja
- La Llorona
- Ojos Asi (Shakira)
- Suerte (Shakira)
- Veinte años (Buena Vista Social Club)
Other European
- Rivkele (Yiddish/Polish)
- Friling (Yiddish/Polish)
- Papirossen (Yiddish/Polish)
- Czardas (Monti)
- La Romnjassa (Hungarian)
- Mori Shej, Sabina (Hungarian)
- U Stambolu (Bosnia)
Americana
- In The Pines (Trad.)
- Sister Rosetta Goes Before Us (Robert Plant & Alison Krauss)
Modern with a Gothic feel
- After All (David Bowie)
- All and Everyone (PJ Harvey)
- Army Dreamers (Kate Bush)
- Black Hearted Love (PJ Harvey)
- Cascade (Siouxsie and The Banshees)
- Conversation Piece (David Bowie)
- Dancing Barefoot (Patti Smith)
- Face to Face (Siouxsie and The Banshees)
- In The Dark Places (PJ Harvey)
- Saviour Machine (David Bowie)
- The Dancer (PJ Harvey)
- The Glorious Land (PJ Harvey)
- The Man Who Sold The World (David Bowie)
Psychedelica / Dreampop
- Anemone (Brian Jonestown Masacre)
- Know Who You Are at Every Age (Cocteau Twins)
- Look on Down From the Bridge (Mazzy Star)
- Floating (Julee Criuse)
- Rilkean Heart (Cocteau Twins)
- Summerhead (Cocteau Twins)
- The Nightingale (Julee Criuse)
- Tombes oublièes (Brian Jonestown Masacre)
- White Rabbit (Jefferson Airplane)
Classic / Indie
- Back to Black (Amy Winehouse)
- Ghost Town (The Specials)
- Reckoner (Radiohead)
- Rolling in the Deep (Adele)
- You Know I'm No Good (Amy Winehouse)
The Steaming Foggs' Prices
Last updated: 2024
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
3 musicians
| Performance duration | Price | |
| Up to 1 hour | £625 | |
| Up to 2 hours | £675 | |
| Up to 3 hours | £750 |
Customer questions
What do your clients love most about your performances?
- The stunning voice of Helena MacGilp and her extraodinary facility with languges (often perfoming songs in many different langauges at the same event.)
- The ability to mix of styles and genres into an entertainng and accessible perfomance.
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
Edinburgh Festival of Cultures
The Torrance Art Gallery
The Wee Red Bar (Edinbugh Collage of Art)
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
World:
Edith Piaf
Serge Gainsbourg
Django Reinhardt
Renato Carosone
Ludovico Einaudi
Carmen Consoli
Buena Vista Social Club
Shakira
Modern:
David Bowie
PJ Harvey
Siouxsie and the Banshees
Kate Bush
Cocteau Twins
Grace Slick
Julee Criuse
What is the most high profile gig you've performed?
Edinburgh Festival of Cultures (a highlight of the lineup according to the organiers)
Will the singer be the same as who I see in the videos?
Helena is a core member of the group and will always be the singer.
Do you have different line-up options?
Yes. Our trio option is vocals & violin, various strings (guitar, bouzouki), and bass/percussion
Our quartet options can have bass and percussion, or add cello or keyboards/sax
Our duo is vocals/violin and strings and we can use backing tracks if suitable
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
We are usually quite flexible with timings. If things change just let us know.
Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?
Yes, we can supply a setlist of recordings via our PA before and between sets.
How much time do you need to set up?
We usually set up in 30 - 60 mins depnding onhe size of the band.
Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?
Yes, we are very happy for you to pick and mix from our set list. We can discuss the various pieces and how they might sit together in a set.
Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?
Our quote includes our PA, but not specific lighting.
Can you learn song requests before the event?
We are happy to investigate any specific requests.
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World music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, 1920s era music, Swing, Covers, Vintage, Americana, Alternative rock, Synth rock, Balkan, Cuban music, French music, Italian music, Yiddish roots music, Spanish music, Polish music, Latin, Tango, Caribbean music, Indie
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Bar / Club / Venue event, Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, New Year's Eve, Birthday party
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