The Ways

The Ways (Why Aren’t You Smiling), one of the UK’s most in-demand party bands, brings high-energy & soulful vibes to every stage. Fronted by an incredible female vocalist ‪(Jocee) this talented big band specialises in Soul and Motown, delivering unforgettable performances that leave audiences grinning from ear to ear. With a vast repertoire spanning legends like Aretha Franklin, Amy Winehouse, and Ray Charles, right through to modern icons like Bruno Mars, The Ways know how to cater to any crowd. Their infectious energy, tight musicianship, and sheer joy in performing guarantee packed dance floors and unforgettable memories for weddings, parties, and events alike. 👉 Interested in booking The Ways for your next event? Click 'Message' or 'Check availability' to request a quote! 👀 Check out their videos to watch them in action and see why they’re the life of every party! Here are a selection of sample band set-ups. Unsure of what would best suit your event? Please get in touch for a tailored quote! • 1 Piece (Keys, Guitar or Sax) - Instrumental entertainment ideal for drinks receptions • 2 Piece (Singer & Piano or Guitar) - Ideal for drinks receptions/background entertainment • 3 Piece (Singer, Piano & Sax or Trumpet) - Soulful set up for a party • 4 Piece (Singer, Piano, Double Bass & Sax) - Ideal for creating a Jazzy ambience • 5 Piece (Singer, Piano, Guitar, Cajon/Drums & 1 Horn) - Perfect for creating a laid-back party vibe • Band (Singer, Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass & 1 Horn or 1 extra vocalist) - Partty band • Big Band (Singer, Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass, Sax, Trumpet & extra vocalist) - The full works! The Ways have performed at some of the UK's most iconic venues for companies large and small. London habitants may recognise The Ways as the resident headlining band at the renowned The Blues Kitchen, Hard Rock Hotel or perhaps as the host Jam band upstairs at the World Famous Ronnie Scotts. Here is a small selection of notable previous Venues & Clients: Microsoft, 67 Pall Mall, White & Case LLP, The Jazz Cafe, KPMG, Mansion House, Pizza Express Jazz Club, QuickBooks, Merchant Taylor Hall, Ronnie Scotts, Backyard Cinema, Park Plaza Hotel, Sketch, Ascot Racecourse, London Comic Con, Home House, The Dorchester, BVCA, Hilton Park Lane, TBA, Century, AutoDesk, Gstaad Palace, Victorian Bath House, Volvo, Lithuania, The Ned, Central Park, London Hospitality Festival, Billingsgate, A Small World, Squint Opera Ltd, Sea Containers, Akso Nobel, Victory Services Club, Chateaux Soulac Bordeaux, Sky Bar, Printworks, Capital Club, Bono Beach Marbella, Searcy's St Pancras, Lexis Nexis, Hilton Tower Bridge, The Blues Kitchen Shoreditch & Camden, Hideaway, Tobacco Docks, Mahiki, Nella Knives, Dulux, Syon Park, Tobacco Dock, The Royalton NYC.