Musicians include any mix of Vocals, Alto Sax/Clarinet, Guitar, Piano/keyboard, Bass (Upright), Drums or percussion.
We have our own PA suitable for small to mid-size venues (up to 450 people). PAT tested, Public Liability Insurance.
We can perform at any event including Prohibition themed events,Speakeasy night, concerts, Fundraisers, Jazz nights/clubs, Blues Nights, weddings, family functions, parties, pubs, hotels, restaurants, Cruises, Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations, .
The Ma Bessie repertoire includes classics such as ‘Nobody Knows When You’re Down And Out’, ‘Gimme A Pig Foot (And A Bottle Of Beer’, 'Ain't Misbehaving', 'Summertime', 'Miss Otis regrets', 'Down by the riverside', 'Carmelita', 'Downhearted Blues', 'Careless Love', 'All of Me', 'Send me to the 'lectric chair', 'St Louis Blues', 'Do Your Duty', 'Alexanders Ragtime band', 'Hot time in old town tonight' and 'Backwater Blues' - full list on request.
The band can also add additional songs, with reasonable notice, to give you the tailor-made performance your event deserves.
Please do not hesitate to contact us.
Based in Reading, Berkshire
= areas covered (up to 210 miles)
= free travel (up to 30 miles)
All of Me - Billie Holliday
Downhearted blues - Bessie Smith
Miss Otis regrets - Ella Fitzgerald
Taint nobody's business = Bessie Smith
Alexanders Ragtime band - Bessie Smith
Summertime - Ella Fitzgerald
Gimme a pigfoot- Bessie Smith
Hound dog - Big mama Thornton
Queen Bee - Koko Taylor
Whip it to a jelly
Carmelita - Warren Zevon
Careless Love - Bessie Smith
Down by the riverside- Gospel traditional
Amazing Grace- Traditional
Just a closer walk thee - traditional
He touched me - Gaither brothers
I wish I knew how it would feel to be free - Nina Simone
St Louis Blues - Bessie smith
Redemption song- bob marley
Women be wise - Sippie Wallace
Aint misbehaving- Fats Waller
Do your duty - Bessie Smith
What a Wonderful World- Louis Armstrong
Nobody knows you when your down and out - Bessie smith
Send me to the electric chair - Bessie s.ith
Bring it on home to me - otis redding
Cakewalking babies - Bessie smith
I forgot to say I love you - Julia Titus
Someone's knocking my door - Julia Titus
I've been around loving - Julia Titus
Cum bya - Traditional
In this world- Julia Titus
Sugar in my bowl - Bessie Smith
Backwater Blues - Bessie Smith
Downhearted Blues - Bessie Smith
We need a performance space of around 4 x 3m. 2 power points. 1 or sometimes 2 parking spaces
We can provide sound equipment and basic lighting
Time to get in?Is there a tech onsite.? Do they have a PA onsite.? Is there a green room and/or changing area?
Yes if requested on booking.
Best gig was Blues in the Garden in Romania
Bessie Smith is my greatest influence and Careless Love is my favourite
I was bought up singing Gospel and reggae and a touch of Jim Reeves! Knew at the age of 10 that wanted to perform and just followed my dream. I now have a community theatre degree and 3 albums i now perform in the West End regularly.
Festivals or Swing dances or Theatres. I can't decide.
I have the option to book from a duo to a full 7 piece band. Depending on requirement and budgets.
It takes around half hour to 45 mins to set up an we typically do 2 x 45 mins. We do usually play on a bit longer if time permits.
Yes we are happy to perform outside as long as we are protected from the elements appropriately.
If at the time of booking they request songs we do not know, depending on the time to performance we could learn up to about 3 to 5 new ones
Fun, engaging, powerful, thoughtful, emotional and good times. By the time we finish everyone is dancing and singing together. Such beautiful memories made.
Boisdale
Crazy Coqs
Brasserie Zedel
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Phyllis Court
Kelham Vintage Festival
Nighthawks Festival
Swanage Jazz festival
Cafe Boheme
The RAG club
Oisdale, belgravia
Blues in the Garden Festival, Romania
Wedding
Birthday Party
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Funeral / Memorial
Wedding Proposal
Concert
Religious Event
Recording Session
Cruise
Virtual Event
Charity Event
Theatre Show
Christmas Party
New Year's Eve
1920s Music
1930s Music
1940s Music
1950s Music
Jazz
Blues
Cabaret
Dixieland / Ragtime
Swing
Church Music
Gospel
Easy Listening
Background Music
Originals
Tribute
Vintage
Caribbean
Reggae
Ska
PAT tested
Male & female vocalists
Female vocalist
Public liability insurance
DJ / background music options
Will travel internationally
PA / sound system included
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