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Tunehead

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About Tunehead

For the hottest Funk, Soul, R&B and Acid Jazz! Amazing 5 piece party and festival band with the best grooves.
Disco & Funk band
Aylesbury
Public liability insurance of £5 million

Ready to ignite your event? We are a 5 piece high-octane party band guaranteed to get your guests grooving from the first note to the last. For over 7 years, we've been the go-to band for festivals, clubs, private parties and weddings, bringing the energy and performance audiences love. Our Sound: Forget cookie-cutter function bands. We curate a dynamic set that blends sax-driven Funk, Soul, R&B, and Acid Jazz with unexpected gems, creating a club DJ vibe brought to life by a powerhouse live band. Beyond the Music: We're seasoned entertainers who know how to read a crowd and keep the party moving. We'll work closely with you to craft a setlist that ensures everyone has an unforgettable experience. Our Credentials: We've rocked the stage at Cheltenham Jazz Festival and headlined the Upton Fringe Festival for three years running (and counting!). We're also local favourites with regular gigs across the South East. Let's Make it Memorable: We're confident we can be the perfect soundtrack to your event. Contact us today and let's create an epic dance party your guests will never forget!

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Tunehead's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Stephen S
3 months ago
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5 out of 5

Absolutely brilliant. Geoff was in contact early re: set up and play list. Fantastically helpful during set up when I has electricity problems and then a great party. Many guests commented on how good they were and at least two are interested in booking them. Can’t recommend highly enough

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Jon P
3 years ago, for a Concert in Upton upon Severn
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5 out of 5

Tunehead played at The Upton Jazz Festival 2021 which was delayed from our usual June date until October because of Covid. They played on our outdoor covered stage at the Swan Hotel. The band are ‘as it says on the tin’ - funky, modern and a tight group of players. On a dreadful day they played a great set and held the audience. They’re also a pleasure to deal with. We’ve invited them back for 2022. Jon Parsons : Upton Jazz.

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Graham S
3 years ago, for a Concert in Bracknell
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4 out of 5

Tunehead are a fantastic live band performing classic jazz and funk tunes as well as more obscure numbers. Easy to work with they have a professional approach to their performances and would be a welcome addition to any live event / festival. Graham Steel – Director – Graham Steel Music Company

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Tunehead's Song list

We have over 3 hours of fantastic music, including Soul, R&B, Funk, Acid Jazz, Motown, Rare Groove, Latin and Jazz Fusion, with new tunes added regularly.
Move on Up (Curtis Mayfield / The Jam)
Superstition (Stevie Wonder)
I Feel Good (James Brown)
Cold Sweat (James Brown)
Express Yourself (Charles Wright)
Get Down Saturday Night (Oliver Cheetham)
Soul Power (Maceo and the Macks/James Brown)
This Girl (Cooking on 3 Burners)
If You Want Me To Stay (Sly and the Family Stone)
Back Stabbers (The O'Jays)
I've Got so Much Trouble in My Mind) Sir Joe Quatemain
Too High (Stevie Wonder)
You Haven't Done Nothin' (Stevie Wonder)
Why Didn't You Call Me (Macy Grey)
Why Did You Do It (Stretch)
Pick up the Pieces (Average White Band)
Going Home (Average White Band)
Funky Nassau (Beginning of the End)
Memphis Soul Stew (King Curtis)
Ain't No Sunshine (Bill Withers)
Kissing My Love (Bill Withers)
Sunny (Bobby Hebb)
Think (The Soul Searchers / Lyn Collins)
Always There (Ronnie Laws)
Peg (Steely Dan)
The Fez (Steely Dan)
Runnin' (Earth Wind & Fire)
It's Your Thing (Isley Brothers)
Risin' to the Top (Keni Burke)
Wish I Didn't Miss You (Angie Stone)
Strasbourg St. Denis (Roy Hargrove)
The Bottle (Gil Scott Heron)
Hang Ups (Herbie Hancock)
Chameleon (Herbie Hancock)
Watermelon Man (Herbie Hancock)
Mr Magic (Grover Washington)
Jungle Strut (Gene Ammons)
Mr Mack (The Inversions)
Red Clay (Freddie Hubbard)
Little Sunflower (Freddie Hubbard)
Gibraltar (Stanley Turrentine)
Sudden Samba (Neil Larsen)
So What (Miles Davies)
Boomtown (Yellow Jackets)
The Chicken (Pee Wee Ellis)
The Cat (Jimmy Smith)
Blue Bossa (Dexter Gordon)
It Doesn't Matter (Spyro Gyra)
Song for My Father (Horace Silver)
All Blues (Miles Davis)
Cissy Strut (The Meters)

Tunehead's Prices

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

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£800
Up to 2 hours£1100
Up to 3 hours£1400

Add-ons

DJ available
+£600
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

As an instrumental jazz & funk band we're different from the run-of-the-mill covers and tribute bands. There's something for everyone in our set - great melodies and grooves with touches of Latin, Rock, Blues and Pop - perfect for listening or dancing, and we get great responses wherever we play.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Cheltenham Jazz Festival, Upton Jazz Festival, Aylesbury Live in the Park festival, Bracknell Food and Music festival, The Hope Festival and numerous private parties, bars, restaurants and clubs.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

If you’ve never heard of Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, The Average White Band or Grover Washington, its time you made their acquaintance! - But if these names conjure up memories of good times - then its time to re live them!

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

We have played at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival on several occasions, on the 'in town' stage and in some of the smaller venues that are involved in the Festival.

Will the singer be the same as who I see in the videos?

Yes. We keep to the same line-up unless someone becomes unavailable at short notice, in which case we would call on a tried and tested professional dep.

Do you have different line-up options?

We are a 'band' so keep to the same line up wherever possible. The line up is: Vocals/Sax, Guitar, Keyboards, Bass, Drums.

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

We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run-up to the event just let us know.

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

We have an iPod of great tracks that we play between sets. We also work with some great DJs that can ...

How much time do you need to set up?

Depending on the type of event we can either arrive early to set and sound check before guests start arrive, or if the venue is in use we can set up quickly and do a short sound check. Set up time is typically 1.5 to 2 hours.

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

We have a repertoire of over 3 hours and will work with you to shape a set to suit your event. If you have specific timings for your event, for instance for guests arriving, reception drinks, dining, and dancing we can design the set accordingly.

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

We have our own PA and a small lighting rig. For large venues we may need to hire in a larger PA and lighting equipment, costs on request.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

We can learn new tunes on request if the music is available and / or they are not too time-consuming to learn, arrange and rehearse. Depending on the tune we may need to charge a fee to cover additional rehearsal time, further info on request.
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Genres:
Funk, Modern jazz, Jazz, Jazz fusion, Latin jazz, Funk rock, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, 1950s era music, R&B, Samba, Blues, Latin, Reggae, Motown, Covers, Disco, Soul
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Event types:
Birthday party, Bar / Club / Venue event, Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Virtual event
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