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Band List - 60's
This is a list of all the bands listed within the genre of 60's.
7th Son
7th Son are an exciting 4 piece band playing late sixties and early seventies covers. Artists such as the Who, Kinks, Small Faces, Pretty Things are covered as well as the usual party favourites to keep the crowds dancing.
After Midnight
Nearly 2 Hours of Classic Clapton from the world's No1 Eric Clapton Tribute band.
Are You Experienced?
Are you experienced? have been together 10 years, during this time they have firmly established themselves as the No.1 tribute to Jimi Hendrix. Lead guitarist/vocalist John Campbell has appeared on tv several times in his "Jimi" persona. Are you exp
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AurA
Energetic young 4 piece band specialising in 60's & 70's classic rock with a splash of blues... not to mention phenomenal self-penned material!!!
Artists covered include Jefferson Airplane, Small Faces, Free, Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac, Muddy W
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Belch Pop Frenzy
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Blackbirds For Lunch
Lively Rock, Pop, Punks and Party covers!!!
Blind Lemon
100% Live Music Guaranteed
Blind Lemon are an accomplished, six-piece band renowned for their live performances that are guaranteed to get your party started. Formed in the early 90s in Worcestershire, the group have become well-known not only for
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Bootleg McCartney
McCartney/Beatles Tribute Band
C40
Playing charity and pub gigs for the last 2 years, we've recently transformed from 7-piece back to a 5-piece with our new singer Carmen up front, also featuring Tony on sax, plus guitar, bass and drums.
Casablanca Boys
7-piece party function band performing covers of great pop music from the 50s to the current charts. Also available as a brilliant stylish swing band.
Chris Burton
Versatile singer/guitarist -something for(almost)everyone.
Has written songs for The Eagles, Robbie Williams and Madonna -but they've never recorded them. Not a word from them -ever. A 'Thank You' would have been nice but oh no, not them. Typical.
Classic Clapton (After Midnight)
AFTER MIDNIGHT (aka Classic Clapton)
AFTER MIDNIGHT the World's No1 Eric Clapton Tribute Band featuring front-man Mike Hall will be appearing at a venue near you soon!
The band was formed in 1985 in Newcastle upon Tyne long before the term "
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Come Together
Come Together are an excellent covers band playing music from the 60s to the present day. Influenced mainly by The Beatles their set list includes a great selection of songs from The Who, Kinks, Coldplay, Stereophonics, Travis, Greenday, Blink182 &am
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CoolBeans
"You Say We Play"
We are a six piece cover band based in the London and South Bucks area, although we do travel all over the country. We cater for all types of events, weddings, corporate events, birthday parties, Christmas. In fact if you're hav
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Cover Junkies
4-piece pop rock covers band - a big sound with even bigger harmonies!
Craig Douglas
50s/60s recording star Craig Douglas. Number 1 hits 'Only Sixteen', 'One Hundred Pounds Of Clay' as well as classics such as 'Teenager In Love, 'Pretty Blue Eyes', 'When My Little Girl Is Smiling' and many more
Delusions Of Grandad
Unfortunately, due to musical diferencies, Delusions have now split and gone there seperate ways, therefore won't be playing anymore gigs under that name. Though various side projects are underway.
Dirty Wafer
Over the last few years Dirty Wafer have been concreting a reputation for being one of the best live acts around doing private parties,weddings,pubs & clubs.. there is nothing Dirty Wafer cannot do.
Dirty Wafer consist of 5 top young musicians
Dynamo’s Rhythm Aces
With covers and tribute acts ten-a-penny on the live circuit, it's going to take something a leeetle bit special to raise the genre above a quick session of milking the nostalgia cash cow. Step forward Dynamo's Rhythm Aces, whose particular brand of
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Emma Skipp Duo
Emma Skipp and Mark Webb are experienced musicians, Emma has recently been on tour with The Enemy who were supporting Oasis and played at Wembley Stadium. In 2007 she performed at the NEC Arena to 13,000 people after winning "search for a singer" on
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Funky Wrench
Funky Wrench is a covers band, playing songs that they like, from The Darkness, to the Kinks, to U2.
They have played in a number of different bands before, totalling up to three of four hundred gigs between them. Over the past year and a half, they
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Fused
Mature and hard working rock band covering the great rock anthems of the last 4 decades. From Free to the Foo fighters this five piece band stamp there mark on these great songs and make them their own.
Hot Wyred
Hailing from the Wyre Forest area, that hotbed of musical talent and describing themselves as a "Rock Band For The People", HotWyred was formed in March 2008 by five experienced musicians who wanted to get back to playing good rocking songs that ever
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HotWyred
Hailing from the Wyre Forest area, that hotbed of musical talent, winners of Wyverm FM's 2009 Battle of the Bands covers band contest, and describing themselves as a "Rock Band For The People", HotWyred was formed in March 2008 by five experienced mu
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Howard Bragen
Howard Bragen is a singer,a guitar player and vocalist.His musical style ranges from jazz and blues to fusion and classic rock and soul. He's made 3 Albums to date and has another due for release on New Fuse Records in 2007. Although a veteran of the
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IN-CERT
4 PIECE ORIGINAL AND COVERS BAND FROM 60'S TO PRESENT DAY
John Walker of The Walker Brothers
Legendary pop star John Walker of The Walker Brothers is back touring the UK during November and December. With his fellow 'brothers' Scott and Gary, John had several hits including 'Make It Easy On Yourself' and 'The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore'
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Johnny Casino And The Gamblers
Johnny Casino and The Gamblers
With influences from Gene Vincent
and Jerry Lee Lewis to The Stray
Cats, Johnny and the boys whip
up a storm with their dynamite
and slick delivery of some of
the greatest Rock and Roll and
Rockabilly numbers eve
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Karma Truffle
Karmatruffle is a band with something to say. Signed to the Ectomusic label after only six months together, Karmatruffle has been delighting audiences up and down the country with its raw brand of sixties-influenced power pop. The band's first singl
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Koobars Law
Dark and edgy rock n roll played with gusto and charisma from a group who clearly enjoy playing as much as the crowd enjoyed their performance. Urgent, blues-infused riffs, punchy beats and a driving vocal powered the band through a set of well-writ
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likuidblu
A fresh 5-piece band playing 50s classics through to modern day hits, including Kaiser Chiefs, White Stripes, Strokes, Chili Peppers, Police, Rolling Stones, Franz Ferdinand, and Scissor Sisters. Available for pubs, bars, clubs, birthdays, weddings,
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Low Profile
An all-male, five-piece band playing a variety of rock and pop covers - as well as the odd soul one here and there - from the 1960's to the present day. The majority of numbers are guitar-based, and are complemented by excellent lead (see if you can
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Magnet the Band
Magnet the Band play a broad spectrum of covers from 60's through to the 90's.
Naked Remedy
Naked Remedy are a fresh four piece formed in late February 2009. After searching all of the dark and wintery corners of the Midlands; the chemistry was finally found. Past individual achievements include sharing the bill with Velvet Revolver, Status
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No Tools Required
We are a five piece covers band based in South Worcestershire / Oxfordshire: Vocals(m&f), Lead and Rythym Guitars, Bass and Drums. Our range includes the 60`s right up to present day. We are a good party band and always end our gigs with the audi
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On the Rocks
An experienced Jazz band playing a number of genres and incorporating artists from across the country. On the Rocks have played to a variety of audiences at many different venues including Weddings, Partys, Corporate Hospitality Events and much more.
One Man Down
ONE MAN DOWN are an eclectic band from Birmingham who are very hard to class by genre. We are a unique and exciting band with strong writing skills linked to the past and definitely moving into the future of British independent music. You won't hear
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Owamya
Walsall-based band formed from the ruins of BackBeat -into an even older ruin, Owamya play a range of hits from the 1960's all the way up to 1961.
Doyens of beer festivals & pubs, a splendid time is guaranteed for all ! (all except music lovers,
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Perfect Strangers
If you are looking for a band that gets people singing, tapping their feet and dancing, a band that plays a mix of chart hits from the last 5 decades, then look no further. If you're looking for a band that entertain your guests from the first beat t
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Playback
We are a bunch of (mostly) greyheads who have (mostly) spent the last 20 or so years out of the live music scene (and it shows!!!) but are back now without the egos. Our influences are fairly diverse, but we all have a common love of Rhythm and Blues
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Pop Art
Pop Art are a Male/Female hi-tech duo & trio who are self contained with PA and Lighting.They sing and play live a broad range of music. They specialise in Entertainment for Weddings, Hotel Dinner Dance Parties and Corporate Functions.
Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger
In 1965 in Venice Beach, California, RAY MANZAREK, ROBBY KRIEGER, JIM MORRISON and JOHN DENSMORE came together as THE DOORS. During a short six year period the group created the sound of a generation that has remained timeless to this day. The story,
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Red Hot and Blue
Red Hot and Blue formed in 1994 and soon established as one of the top party bands in the country. They have appeared at hundreds of prestigious functions at home and abroad, providing music and entertainment for all ages.
Society wedding, summer
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Rio Five
6-piece covers band covering hits from the last 4 decades, songs from Billy Joel, Joe Cocker, Elton John, Queen and many more.
Rkive
Originally formed as a 5 piece rock and roll band in 2007 the group has evolved into the four piece classic covers unit it is today.
Comprising of Gaz Dytor on vocals, Don Scott on Bass, Daz Wardle on Guitar and Steve Young on drums the band play a
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Rough n Ready
Five piece Rock band that play Rock,Rock n Roll and modern covers. Band are based in kidderminster and play all over the local area Performing a mixture of classic old and new, from the 60's right through to the latest chart entries, each one careful
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Second City Soul
Second City Soul is a sensational soul/funk party band! Playing classic and contemporary soul, funk and R&B, they guarantee to provide a highlight to your special event that stays long in the memory!!
The band have high profile experience wit
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Second Thoughts
We are Great friends that have played in various bands over the years and now playing what we enjoy, basically for fun and hope that people still enjoy our music.
Great little 60,s covers band,playing the hits of yesteryear from Beatles to Hollie
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Sixteria
Four guys delivering a "Rock 'n' Roll PARTY" to your venue. Great guitar tunes from the fifties to the noughties - with an EDGE.
Sleepyhead
Sleepyhead are a six piece band whose original sound is driven by strong harmonies and a funky Latin-American style percussion. They have just finished recording a 6 track EP through Incubator Records entitled "Change of Season".
Soul’d Out
Soul'd Out are a truly awesome Motown/Soul party band.
Consisting of a dedicated bunch of talented musicians, they are a full-on 14 piece outfit.
Soul'd Out are all about bringing a show full of fun and feel-good floor filling soul classics suc
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Spoz and Dave
Spoz & Dave on his Double Bass,Yes Double Bass; Return with their own unforgetful performing of popular tunes - an act not to be missed (Top tunes to tap toes to)
Straitjacket Duo
Formed in 1983, from two members of the Comedy Showband 'Ragamuffin'. Their music ranges from cover versions of 50's Rock-n-Roll, through to oo's music from the boybands.etc.
Have starred in Pantomime every year since 1998 playing a variety of chara
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Strangetown
Strangetown is a self-contained 5-piece band, based in the West Midlands. We play completely live, no backing tapes please - we're British! and are available for all kinds of local gigs from birthdays, weddings, corporate functions and funerals to pa
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T- Rextasy
T.Rextasy, the ultimate tribute to Marc Bolan & T.Rex, made their debut on 18 September 1992 in a small club in Hackney, East London.
The venue sold out with new and old T.Rex fans, including ex-T.Rex drummer, Bill Legend. Today, of course,
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The Amplifires
Based in Matlock, Derbyshire the band has been together since November 2005. Four piece band with female vocals, guitar, bass and drums. It's members have played in numerous bands over the years and play a Punk/Rock/Blues mixture of original material
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The Big Boot Band
4 piece band from the birmingham area playing covers by artists such as elvis, eddie cochran, jj cale, fats, buddy holly,we really kick ass and have a good time and make a great noise
The B-Sharps
The B Sharps are a Birmingham based Rock and Pop covers band covering hits through the decades from the 60s to the present day, playing anywhere from pubs and clubs to private birthdays and weddings
The Buzz
The Buzz are one of the Midland's hottest new duos, with a versatility and musical flair matched by few acts.
Their original material and electrifying range of covers continue to wow audiences wherever they appear.
From reggae to rock, indie to tra
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The Cadence
The Cadence is a dynamic 5 piece band, performing classic rock and pop songs in our own unique style; covering songs from the 50's to the present day, from Ella Fitzgerald, Bill Haley, Wilson Pickett, Elvis, James Brown and Queen, right through to Mu
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The Contra Band
The Contra Band (Formerly - Bootleg Rhythm Band) are a 6 piece party covers band formed with musicians from across counties in the Midlands including Shropshire, West Midlands, Leicestershire and Worcestershire with the ambition of providing music th
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The Coopers
If you're addicted to the mod sound get your fix courtesy of The Coopers, bringing the sound of mod style rock n' roll back to the midlands.
If you love the music of The Who, Kinks and Small Faces or the 70's new wave revolution check out The Cooper
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The Country Joe Band
Founder member of 'Country Joe and The Fish', Woodstock legend, and all round great bloke! Check out his website....
The Flare
Two guys mad on the Beatles pick up guitars. Strum unconvincingly until they hit on a good tune. Add two brilliant musicians and you have The Flare. 50s/60s rock and roll- just having a laugh and singing basically.
The Freedom Ward
The Freedom Ward formed in late 2005 and is made up of two musicians from Birmingham. We set out to explore further ways of capturing specific musical moods when playing live, and so our style incorporates many elements of acoustic, progressive and f
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The Garbles
The Garbles are an acoustic duo based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire.
We are experienced musicians who have played for many years in rock and blues bands. We have decided to get back to our acoustic roots to bring you an eclectic mix of blues,
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The Gatecrashers Party Band
The Gatecrashers Party Band are a 4 piece female fronted function party band based in Birmingham.
Playing tunes from all eras there is something for everyone.
Available for hire for Weddings, parties, balls, corporate events and special occasio
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The Hollies
According to a certain Guinness Book of British Hit Singles, throughout the 1960's and 1970's, The Hollies had more hit records than The Beatles...
Yet beyond those familiar songs, The Hollies have been responsible for a remarkably varied and intr
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The Holy Show Band
The Holy Showband are a four-piece covers band specialising in Irish music as well as pop and rock from the fifties to the present day. They are available for pubs, clubs, parties and weddings.
The Hoolas
The Hoolas are a three piece band playing original 50's 60's rock and roll and classic 60's hits.
The Kavanaghs
The Kavanaghs_
A retro-power-pop band from Rosario, Argentina, working on their debut album to be released in 2007.
All the time, the band's first single, was released by Matchbox Recordings UK on november 1st. 2006.
Working since early 2006,
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The Kinx
Chris White.......rhythm guitar/vocals
Mark Sansom.......lead guitar/vocals
Ian Watts.......bass guitar/vocals
Ian Cunningham.......drums
When 4 mates got together in 2007 with a common interest in the 60's and especially the music of The
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The Mesh Band
Take a listen to the demo, these talented performers are all in their early 20's & their abilities are way beyond their years! They look set to have a fantastic future in the entertainment industry.
The founder members of the band have been p
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THE MODS
READY STEADY G0 -
THE WEEKEND STARTS HERE!
THE MODS PLAY THE VERY BEST MUSIC FROM THE WHO, SMALL FACES, THE DOORS, THE YARDBIRDS, THE PRETTY THINGS, THE KINKS, DESMOND DEKKER AND MANY MORE...
The Otherside
5 Piece covers band, we have played all types of venue from small parties to large open air gigs. All mature experienced musicians.
The Re-entrants
The best classic pop & rock, with a twist.
.The Re-entrants play it all on 2 ukuleles!
The Re-entrants are Phil Doleman & Ian Emmerson, both veterans of the music scene with live, studio, radio & national TV experience (including Top of
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The Ritz Bros
The Ritz Bros bring you good time rock, rocknroll and rockabilly gone mad! Three well-known musicians who have played all over the world, released CDs with various bands and done all all that stuff.
Robby Ritz on lead guitar and vocal
Stevie Ritz
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The Ronaldos
Songs you'll like played in a style you won't..
Popular Shrewsbury/Monmouth based Acoustic Quartet featuring classical lead guitar, 2x acoustic guitars, 1x banjo, 1x double bass, 1x pair congas, 1x bass drum and a shaker each for the audience.
The Rutles
Eric Idle, one of the members of Monty Python's Flying Circus, in 1975 created a programme for BBC2 in the United Kingdom, a show that ostensibly was a product of tiny regional Rutland Weekend Television. The Rutles were a parody of the Beatles.
The Tom Martin Band
Tom Martin plays both as a solo artist and with his band.Playing mostly his own material which ranges from folk/blues and beyond to celtic soul to acoustic rock n roll.plus interesting interpretations of tradiotional folk& blues underpinned by fi
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The Ultraphonics
Sir Henry Staple - bass, lead vocals
Zinc Alloy - drums
Enigmatic P - guitar, vocals
The Upper Fifth
The Upper Fifth are a West Midlands/Oxford based group that emerged from probably one of the best Mod bands of the 80's - namely Makin' Time, from whose ashes The Charlatans were spawned.
Together, vocalist and guitarist Mark "Syd" McGounden has a
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Who’s the Kinky Faces
Formed in 2000 in Birmingham. Current line-up since 2003. Gigging regularly, if not frequently, in Brum and The Black Country. Adrian Green (Lead Vocals), Stuart Harper (Guitar & Backing Vocals), Tom Startin (Drums) and David Rann (bass)
