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The Tony Farrell Big Band

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About The Tony Farrell Big Band

East Midland's Premier Big Band Playing Music for your Dancing and Listening Pleasure
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Nottingham
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Long considered one of the best Big Bands in the Midlands for it's musicianship and choice of music, The Tony Farrell Big Band has been performing live music since 1991. Full of vibrant energy, our singers and musicians perform music from many well known artists: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald, Glenn Miller, Robbie Williams, Michael Buble, and many more. The line up of 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, 5 Saxes, Piano, Bass, Drums, Guitar and Singers is in keeping with the traditional bands from the swing era. The band now plays a wide range of music for all types of events including conferences, weddings, 40’s theme nights, jazz concerts, Rat Pack nights etc. The band has appeared with some of the UK’s top musicians including Alan Barnes, Bruce Adams, Nathan Bray and has performed at many venues across the Midlands as their reputation for quality music and entertainment has spread across the country.

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The Tony Farrell Big Band's Reviews

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Sal A
4 months ago, for a Concert in New Rise
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5 out of 5

Thank you for yet another brilliant performance at our retirement village. Wonderful musicians and vocalists and a wide variety of songs.

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Sandra T
1 year ago, for a Birthday party in Sir Julien Cahn Pavilion
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5 out of 5

Hi Tony, We all just want to thank yourself and the band for being “ the icing on the cake ‘’ at my big birthday party on Sat last. The band just created the perfect atmosphere and people loved the live music. I’m so glad we were able to have the band there. Thanks also for staying while we got up to 11.15 with your P.A. Please pass this message to Keith and the band members. See you at the ball on 25th! Lotsa love Sandra and family x

The Tony Farrell Big Band's Song list

Our main library has over 750 charts including the most played from the Big Band Era from Glenn Miller to Count Basie. We have a comprehensive list on request but here are some examples of our vocal charts.
Female Vocals:
Thou Swell
The Lady is a Tramp
Orange Coloured Sky
The very thought of you
Route 66
Too Dam Hot
Going to Chicago
Embraceable You
That Ole Devil Called Love
Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps
S'wonderful
T'aint What You Do
Almost Like Being In Love
Blue Moon
Don't Know Why
Don't you worry bout a think
I'm Beginning To See The Light
Feelin Good
Everytime We Say Goodbye
Sway
He's a Tramp
That Old Black magic
Ain't Misbehavin
I Can't Give You Anything But Love
Shiny Stockings
Cheek to Cheek (Solo version)
Time After Time
Georgia
I Only Have Eyes For You
Putting On The Ritz
Love Is Here To Stay
Somewhere
A Tisket A Tasket
They can't take that away from me
Why Don't You Do Right
Somebody Loves You
If I Ain't Got You
How High The Moon
Crazy
Comes Love
At last
Blue Skies
Skyfall
Suspicious Minds
I Just Found Out About Love
Send In The Clowns
It's Raining Men
You don't have to say you love me
Sweet Dreams
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
Cheek to Cheek (DUET)
Anything Goes (DUET)
Love For Sale (DUET)
Lets Face the Music And Dance (DUET)
Manhattan
The Look Of Love
Night And Day
Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend
Gypsy In My Soul
I Could Have Dance All Night
Call Me
Hallelujah I Love Him So
Stuff Like That There
Can't We Be Friends
Male vocals:
A Day In The Life Of A Fool
Mr Bojangles
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
What Now My Love
A Nightingale Sang In Barkley Square
Cheek to Cheek
I'm Gonna Sit Right Down
That’s Life
Straighten Up And Fly Right
Brazil
The Best Is Yet To Come
Your Nobody Till Somebody
I Get A Kick Out Of You
Wednesday's Child
Let's Fall In Love
The Lady is a Tramp
My Funny Valentine
You Make Me Feel So Young
Fly Me To The Moon
The Last Waltz
Strangers In the Night
Bad Bad Leroy Brown
Nice And Easy
Mack The Knife
It had To Be You
Witchcraft
Chicago
My Kind Of Girl
Pennies From Heaven
Come Fly With Me
I Left My Heart in San Francisco
The Tender Trap
Learning the Blues
Too Marvelous
New York New York
Don't Worry 'Bout Me
I Wanna Be Around
Up a Lazy River
The Girl From Ipanema
Our Love Is Here To Stay
That Old Black Magic
My Favourite Things
I Only Have Eyes For You
I've Got You Under My Skin
Jump
Save The Last Dance For Me
My Way
Just One Of Those Things
My Kind Of Town
The Good Life
Let there Be love
Clementine
It Happened in Monterrey
Just In Time
I've Got The World On A String
I'm Gonna Build Me A Mountain
How About You
On Days Like These
Lullaby of Broadway
La Mer
Day By Day
London By Night
Day In Day Out
From Russia With Love
The Way You Look Tonight
The Shadow Of Your Smile
Change Partners
The Magic of You
All Of Me
Ain't That A Kick…..
Sunny Side of the Street
Stranger In Paradise
All Or Nothing At All
Recipe For Makin' Love
Summer Wind
Luck Be A Lady
You Brought A New Kind Of Love
More
Somethings Gotta Give
Tangerine
Blue Moon
Where Or When
Wichita Lineman
I'll Be Seeing You
She's Always A Woman
It's Always You
One For My Baby
Papa Loves Mambo
Street Of Dreams
On The Street Where You Live

The Tony Farrell Big Band's Prices

Last updated: 2024

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

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£2250
Up to 2 hours£2500
Up to 3 hours£3750
Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

Yes, please enquire to discuss your needs

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

This doesn't happen very often, if its just a matter of moving the start time by half an hour, that's not a problem. A later finish may have extra cost to cover. A day change, we'd need to talk.

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

We'd be happy to plug your own device into our system but expect that you sort the playlist. It would be wise to communicate on this so as to avoid a song being played by the band and on your playlist.

How much time do you need to set up?

2 hours to set but we are quicker at setting down.

Can you roam around while you perform?

We would prefer a private area for changing from set up clothing to performance dress however, we would be very happy mingling with the guests during our break

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

We have a very large library and years of experience putting a playlist together. This can include request form the list and have arrangers that can arrange music that we do not presently have. If a new chart is requested then we would need time to have it arranged and rehearsed before your event. There would be and extra charge for this service.

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

Yes, however we the only lighting we carry is for the band, not the room. Should you require mood lighting, or DJ type lighting, you would need to find this from a lighting hire company.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes, given time and providing it is within the capacities/vocal range of our singers.
Musicianship
Genres:
Swing, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, Blues, Jazz, Easy listening, Tribute, Vintage
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Event types:
Private event, Wedding, Corporate event, Hotel / Restaurant event, Birthday party, Theatre / Show, Charity event, Concert
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