Blues Bands for hire in Chelmsford

12 reviews

£875 - £1812.50

The JB Experience

Blues bandLondon

Top-rated party band with dozens of weddings & major corporate gigs! Guaranteed to get your guests dancing all night!

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17 reviews

£1250 - £2687.50

FunXion 5

Blues bandWaltham Cross

FunXion 5 are a premium five piece function band ready to groove at weddings, birthday parties, corporate events and private functions.

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7 reviews

£1000 - £2000

The Swiftbeats

Blues bandEssex

The Swiftbeats are the Authentic Tribute To The 60s! Whatever your event The Swiftbeats are the choice for you!

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5 reviews

£1000 - £2812.50

The Broken Oaks

Blues bandLondon

Americana Soul Band based in London.

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3 reviews

£750 - £1500

Sheila G Fusion Band

Blues bandLondon

A fun, soulful group which can play across a range of genres including Pop, Soul. Jazz, Motown, Funk, Bollywood and Latin.

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7 reviews

£1368.75 - £1550

Three Headed Hound

Blues bandLondon

The trio's high-energy, passionate, interactive and humorous performances showcase the biggest anthems making any event unforgettable!

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£500 - £1250

Owen Hopwood Trio

Blues bandLondon

Soulful trio serving up funky covers of your favourite pop tunes alongside classic soul, blues and jazz.

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1 review

£350 - £650

The Hush Hush

Blues bandLondon

The Hush Hush transform songs old and new, each tune drenched in the duo's signature dark and stylish old-school sound.

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3 reviews

Hollie B & the Rocketeers

Blues bandGrays

We are a seven piece jump blues and rock 'n' roll band with a wide repertoire of music from the 50s, 60s

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4 reviews

£1537.50 - £3387.50

Deeper Undersound

Blues bandLondon

London's Top Party Band, unrivalled service and quality!

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£1250 - £1875

Gipsydelica

Blues bandLondon

“The way these guys electrify Balkan music is comparable to what Hendrix did with the Blues” Ace trio!

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£750 - £1000

Triphonix

Blues bandLondon

3 piece acoustic & electric band with both female & male lead vocalists. Complete package including lighting, PA & DJ.

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12 reviews

£1537.50 - £2625

The Dun Reels

Blues bandLondon

The essential Celtic party band! The best for Reeling, Ceilidh & Pop/Rock Covers.

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3 reviews

£640 - £1500

Hell On Tap

Blues bandBromley

Classic Rock done right! Hell on Tap is THE #1 Classic Rock party band for your weddings and functions!

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1 review

£400 - £2000

Dan and Dom

Blues bandDartford

A phenomenal 2-4band for any special occasions. 8years experience playing live as a band.

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£1250 - £1562.50

The New Orleans Funk Band

Blues bandLondon

The funkiest New Orleans band in London. Book a real slice of the Big Easy with these Ronnie Scott's regulars

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29 reviews

£300 - £900

Smokestack

Blues bandBrighton and Hove

Top Class Rhythm & Blues Jazz grooves Duo and Trio . For all occasions- as Featured on BBC Radio 2 (Paul Jones Blues Show) .

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5 reviews

£900 - £1700

Steven Reid Williams Blues Band

Registrar Approved Wedding Songs for Civil Ceremonies

Blues bandStroud

A party band with a difference...made up of some of the UK's top session musicians...

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Latest reviews of our Blues Bands in Chelmsford

"Smokestack were brilliant! Communication was spot on throughout! Turned up with plenty of time to set up. Played at my wedding and everyone loved it! So happy I picked them! "

Jamie hired Smokestack for a Wedding (available in Chelmsford)

Verified Review, 27 September 2025

"Booked Smokestack for our wedding in London. Absolutely brilliant band, guy s were great to share our day with. Highly recommended!!"

Mark hired Smokestack for a Wedding (available in Chelmsford)

Verified Review, 18 September 2025

"Phil and Roger were lovely people to work with and fabulous musicians. They were very respectful of the memorial event we held and they were enjoyed by all. Thank you both"

Sophie hired Smokestack for a Funeral / Memorial service (available in Chelmsford)

Verified Review, 27 June 2025

FAQs about hiring Blues bands in Chelmsford

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Can any blues band play my favourite song?

Professional blues bands will often take requests, but you will need to give them plenty of notice. Please also keep in mind that blues bands may ask for an small additional fee to prepare songs that aren't already on their song list. You can view the blues band's song list on their Encore profile.

How much time do blues bands take to set up?

Your blues band will usually arrive about an hour or so before their performance begins to set up and get settled before they start playing. To avoid any delays, make sure the performance space is ready for the blues band prior to their arrival.

My venue has asked for the performer’s PLI & PAT inspection certificates. What are these?

PLI stands for Public Liability Insurance. This insurance covers damage to another person or their property (it is also known as third party insurance). As many of our blues bands are members of the Musician's Union, they are already covered by PLI up to £10 million. PAT stands for portable appliance testing. Most of our blues bands will already have a PAT inspection certificate for their musical equipment/PA system, which they can provide to your venue if they need it.

Hiring a Blues Band in Chelmsford

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Popular genres:

Blues, Jazz, Rock

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3 hours

Busiest times:

June, July, August

How much does it cost to hire a Blues Band in Chelmsford?

The typical price per group member for Blues Bands is:

£Budget£220

££Pro£330

£££High-end£400+

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