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.