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Vic Cracknell Swing Band

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About Vic Cracknell Swing Band

Swing, Rock'n'Roll & Latin tunes in the South-East of England. Guaranteed to get your guests dancing, swing jive, lindy hop etc..
Swing & Jive band
Farnham
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Vic Cracknell Swing Band play well known swing, rock'n'roll and latin tunes. A 4 piece comprising piano/vocal, saxophone, double bass and drums - all high calibre musicians. Great for dancing -especially jive. Songs by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble, Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, Louis Jordan, Jools Holland, Gregory Porter, Nat King Cole, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, Dean Martin, Harry Connick Jr., Bobby Darin, Jerry Lee Lewis, Van Morrison and many more. The band can seemlessly move from sophiticated jazz standards to lively rock'n'roll. Ideal for parties, events, functions and clubs.

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Deirdre G
9 months ago, for a Wedding in Lurgashall
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5 out of 5

Vic & team,, Thank you for making our wedding garden party such a success. The music created the perfect atmosphere - everyone just loved it! You were so easy to deal with and had to cope with rain and then intense sunshine - all done with a smile.

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Peter C
1 year ago, for a Birthday party in The Hare And Hounds
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5 out of 5

Thanks Vic for last night. You and the band were wonderful. It was a really special night and a brilliant atmosphere…

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Vic Cracknell Swing Band's Song list

Rock'n'Roll
Shake Rattle And Roll
All Shook Up
Rock Around The Clock
Oh Boy
I Saw Her Standing There
You Never Can Tell (C'est La Vie)
Reet Petite
Great Balls Of Fire
Route 66
Sea Cruise
Do You Wanna Dance
Enjoy Yourself
Whole Lotta Shaking Going On
Crocodile Rock
What'd I Say
Runaround Sue
Kansas City
Hallelujah I Love Her So
Blueberry Hill
Flip Flop Fly
Teddy Bear
Twist And Shout
Rock'n'Roll Music
My Blue Heaven
Swing
Moondance
All Of Me
L-O-V-E
Fly Me To The Moon
It Don't Mean A Thing
Mack The Knife
It Had To Be You
Ain't Misbehaving
Night And Day
King Of The Swingers
I've Got You Under My Skin
New York New York
It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing
I Get A Kick Out Of You
I Could Have Danced All Night
Let There Be Love
Alright Ok You Win
Come Fly With Me
Don't Get Around Much Any More
Lady Is A Tramp
Almost Like Being In Love
Ain't Misbehaving
Beyond The Sea
Chattanooga Choo Choo
Fools Rush In
I Can't Give You Anything But Love
My Kind Of Girl
Pennies From Heaven
That Old Feeling
When You're Smiling
I'll Be Your Baby Tonight
Love Me Or Leave Me
Latin/Pop
Sway
Girl From Ipanema
Besame Mucho
Blue Bossa
New York New York
Tequila
Feeling Good
Stand By Me
Can't Take My Eyes Off You
Sweet Caroline
Daydream Believer
Wonder Of You
Iko Iko
Lady Madonna
Save The Last Dance For Me
Quando Quando Quando
That's Amore
Tainted Love
I Heard It Through The Grapevine
Que Sera Sera
Till There Was You
Unchain My Heart
I Just Called To Say I Love You
Brown Eyed Girl
I'm A Believer
Ballads
At Last
Georgia On My Mind
Cry Me A River
Ain't No Sunshine
I Only Have Eyes For You
Nearness Of You
Easy
The Way You Look Tonight
My Way
I'll See You In My Dreams
You'll Never Walk Alone
Love Letters
Stormy Weather
There Will Never Be Another You
Close To You

Vic Cracknell Swing Band'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£650
Up to 2 hours£900
Up to 3 hours£1400
Packages
Drinks reception2 musicians
Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception
£400
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

We are all natural and skilled "live" musicians who have played 100's of gigs. People love to dance to the band. We never play to a "backing track" or "click track" - what you see is what you get and if the dance floor is full we know to extend the song to keep people happy.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

The Mill, Haslemere Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford Fizleroi Barn, Pullborough Departure Lounge, Alton Farnham Bandstand Lismoyne Hotel, Fleet Weyfest Music Festival Farnham Museum Lurgashall Fete Music At The Pottery, Farnham Aldershot Bandstand Farnham Picnic In The Park The Plough, Farnham Propaganda, Fleet Bat and Ball, Farnham Vineyard Church, Farnham

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Many - but including: Frank Sinatra Ray Charles Louis Jordan Ella Fitzgerald Stevie Wonder Duke Ellington Stan Getz The Beatles Nat King Cole Jerry Lee Lewis Dexter Gordon Michael Buble Elvis Presley Count Basie Chuck Berry Van Morrison Paul Simon Sting

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

Yes the singer on each occasion will be Vic Cracknell.

Do you have different line-up options?

Our line-up is normally Vocals/keyboards, Saxophone, Double Bass and Drums (4 piece). Depending on the event, function or space restrictions we would consider being 3 piece or a 2 piece (vocals/piano with saxophone).

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

We are flexible and understand if that happens. Please do keep us informed if that happens.

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

We can provide playlist music when we are not playing (or we can put your phone through our PA system if you have a favourite song list). There is no extra charge for this.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually set up about 1 to 1.5 hours before the performance time.

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

We pick our own set list as it is crafted from countless performances. Do let us know if you have any particular favourite songs and we will endeavour to include them.

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

Yes

Can you learn song requests before the event?

If a song isn't included in our set it is possible we could still play it. There is no extra charge for this.
Musicianship
Genres:
1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1940s era music, 1930s era music, 1920s era music, 1970s era music, Jazz, Latin jazz, Swing, Easy listening, Vintage
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Event types:
Private event, Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Funeral / Memorial service
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