What is a vintage band?


Vintage bands recreate the music and style from the golden age of the 1920s including Jazz, blues, swing, dance band, and ragtime is just a few of the genres of that decade. Blues, gospel, folk music, and swing jazz in the 1930s being the most popular styles of music from this era. Vintage bands also cover from the ’40s which was built around the jazz and big band styles that were popular at this time. The ’50s included rock and roll with the likes of the great Elvis Presley and Bill Hayley which proved to be the most popular of this era.

These vintage-style bands and singers not only sound great they dress accordingly to that specific era bringing back the razzle-dazzle of the decade.

All the rage at the moment are vintage bands with a twist if you are looking for some unique entertainment for your wedding or corporate party then why not book one of these bands. They will take a classic modern tune and put their own unique twist on the song and perform it in the style of that era. This form of music became known as postmodern jukebox (PMJ) due to the highly successful Scott Bradlee's band.

So if you’re looking to add a touch of art-deco elegance to your wedding reception, or planning a speakeasy to bring the house down, vintage bands for hire Gatsby-style swing bands are the perfect performers for you!

If you are looking for something a bit more intimate you could choose a vintage singer instead. They also cover a variety of material from classic 1920s and 1940s jazz to the raunchy big band swing of the '50s and '60s. These singers will perform to quality backing tracks and sound great and look fantastic so get your flapper dresses and spats ready and get ready to sing along to some of the 1920s and 30s ' best-known songs!

These are just a few ideas on vintage bands that may be useful for when you are looking to book a band or singer for your next event. Vintage bands for hire have everything covered for your next themed wedding or party.

 


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