String Swing Instrumental gypsy swing band playing playing acoustic jazz / Django tunes.

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The guide prices below are for events within 5 miles of Bristol, Bristol. Outside this area extra travel expenses will apply. Please get in touch for an accurate quote.

2x45 min sets

Duo: from £420
Trio: from £560
Quartet: from £700
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About / Biography

We are a newly formed gypsy jazz / manouche swing band based in Bristol and around the South West. We all met through Bristol’s gypsy jazz jam scene and decided to try to share our love for this music with a wider audience to promote and celebrate this style of jamming. We play a variety of acoustic tunes that are all based around improvisation, leaving no two sets the same and providing our musicians with the opportunity to make music as true as possible in the moment. Our repertoire consists of instrumental jazz standards, Django tunes, Ballads, waltzes, and Bossa nova / latin numbers as vehicles for our improvisations. We also aim to bring a contemporary approach to some of these arrangements to accommodate any audience, adding our own musical influence and including a couple of more well known tunes in the manouche style.

All of our members are musicians experienced with performing/gigging and, more importantly, jamming and improvising, therefore have the ability to be flexible with our set. We can tailor our lineup to suit the venue’s requirements, potentially performing as a guitar duo, Trio with a double bass, a Quartet with Violin and as a larger band where necessary. We typically amplify our set for the best sound/volume, and are able to bring equipment when needed. Alternatively, we are also able to perform our set fully acoustic, allowing us to perform at venues/locations where there is no equipment or power. This is especially useful for street performances and in outdoor spaces.

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Location

Based in Bristol, Bristol

Will travel up to 100 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 100 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 5 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

Minor Swing

Dark eyes

Djangology

La Foule

Bistro Fada

Choti

For Sephora

Bossa Dorado

Nuages

Manoir Des Mes Reves

Douce Ambience

Troubleant Bolero

Blues en Mineur

All of me

After you've gone

Ill see you in my dreams

Coquette

Joseph Joseph

Night and day

Swing Gitane

(and many many more)

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

2 acoustic guitar amplifiers or a PA system with monitors
Mixing desk
A bass amplifier (or we can use the PA system)
An instrument microphone for violin
A microphone stand
3 DI boxes (2 x guitar 1 x bass)
3 chairs / stools

We can also play a fully acoustic set if necessary.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

We can bring amplifiers and microphones to play at venues which do not have a PA system.


What information do you require about a venue?

What equipment is available for use (particularly a PA with monitors and a desk)
Availability of parking
Presence of a sound technician


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

We performed over two days at the Concours Des Legendes car festival at the Wilton House Estate in Salisbury, showing off some of the most amazing cars. Here we played gypsy swing tunes as an instrumental quartet at the Estate owned by the Earl of Pembroke, producing tight arrangements and improvisations to add warmth to a busy car festival.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

Artists: Django Reinhardt, Bireli Lagrene, Angelo DeBarre, Joscho Stephan, The Rosenbergs, Fapy Lafertin.

Song: Montagne St Genevieve, Minor Swing


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

We met through Bristol's gypsy jazz jams at the start of 2026, and since then have played a range of gigs across Bristol's pubs and venues.


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

We love playing this music anywhere and everywhere!

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

We allow 30 minutes for setup and usually play 2 x 45 minute sets with a 15 minute break, however we can tailor this to be shorter or longer depending on the opportunity.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes, and we can also perform acoustic if necessary.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

Set repertoire only


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

We have been described as a versatile, high energy swing band with melodies and improvisations perfect for dancing, but also capable of accommodating ballads, bossas, and waltzes to reflect the range of acoustic jazz.


Can you play without any equipment?

Yes we are capable of producing a fully acoustic lineup at venues that may not have any equipment available


How would you describe your music?

Our music is improvisation led, where we use gypsy jazz / manouche / swing standards as templates to create unique performances, allowing us to live in the moment and truly be present in the music. Our set is inspired by the music of Django Reinhardt and other Gypsy Jazz giants, however also incorporates a more contemporary influence catering to all audiences. We are excited to share our enthusiasm for this amazing type of music and hope to inspire others.

Recent Clients

String Swing has performed for these clients:

Concours Des Legendes Festival - Geoff Love

Venues

String Swing has performed at these venues:

Wilton House Estate

The Oxford

More Info

Events types:

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

Burns Night

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

Gypsy Jazz

Latin Jazz

Swing

Features:

Instrumental

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