Vintage Classics

Matthew Quilliam’s Vintage Classics offers an exciting and eclectic range of musical acts fit for vintage events and venues. Featuring highly trained and experienced musicians, transport your guests back to the jazz era for an unforgettable toe-tapping experience. All of our acts can also sprinkle in a large portion of pop songs in a jazzy style, providing that vintage feeling but with a modern twist. This is especially popular for themed weddings and parties, allowing your guests to sing-along with their favourite tunes. Acts: GEORGE FORMBY Matthew Quilliam plays the hits of Britian’s favourite ukulele player. Blending an authentic look and wit with his own trademark style, you can be sure that everything will ‘turn out nice again!’ SONGS FROM THE STARS Take a trip down memory lane for a packed show of classic songs by the greatest stars of yesteryear, from Frank Sinatra to Vera Lynn. Matthew can perform as a solo ‘crooner’ or with his trusty uke. THE RAGTIME RASCALS Matthew performs with his old-time jazz band, swinging their way back to the 1910s – 40s. Relive the jazz age with non-stop toe-tappers, featuring a line-up of 2 or 3 musicians, like banjo, sax and trombone. About: This classic tribute to the timeless songs of yesteryear is the perfect accompaniment to any vintage events such as fayers, heritage railways, museums and WWII societies such as at Didcot Railway Centre, Mizens Railway and On-Parade Enthusiasts Group. Founder and leader Matthew Quilliam, along with his hand-picked selection of fellow musicians, are all highly trained and experienced in playing and singing the music of the 1910s – 1940s, including the music of Frank Sinatra, George Formby, Vera Lynn, Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, Glenn Miller, Louis Prima, Bill Hailey, Jackie Wilson and many more from early jazz, dixieland, big band and swing. The set-list will be customised to the specific time era that your event captures. With a compact and flexible set up, the musicians can squeeze into the tightest of corners, or roam freely around the venue or train carriages.