Tribute Acts

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Firstly, I need to say a massive thanks to Alan @ blacktie for all his help and information recently. I really have picked his brains about running as an agency and booking acts and tributes - so once again, thanks for all your help.

Now, Alan has sent me information on some of the acts I am looking for, but what I am looking for is recommendations from you guys if you have seen or worked with any tribute acts in the last couple of years. I lso obviously need to get a really good feel for pricing.

I need to get a selection of acts and prices for a project for next year, so your opinions are needed. Please don't just Google and give me a link - I do need acts you've seen please.

Many thanks.

[soundtracker]

The Bohemians - Queen - www.queentribute.org/
Take That 2 - http://www.takethat2.co.uk/
The Fake Bee-Gees - http://www.bigstarentertainments.co.uk/artistes/search/search.php?action=full&id=23

all very professional and credible in both look and sound.

[leelive]

Elvin Priestley
http://www.elvinpriestley.com/
Seen him loads of times.
He is based in Manchester but travels the world doing Elvis.
Great performance but he doesn't have own lightshow.
Lee

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

The link deosn't work for the Take That tribute, but I have worked with them anyway.

The Queen act are on locally next week, but I am working - typical!

Thanks for the recommendations.

[Richie]

An act I highly recommend is Marvin Ruffin, he is the cousin of Jimmy Ruffin. I will try and find a link to his website.

[Richie]

Found it http://www.marvinruffin.co.uk/

[nisfo]

Ub40 Tribute > http://www.ratsinthekitchen.com .seen them twice, brilliant.

This band play a range > http://www.threes-company-band.co.uk

Will dig out my list later.

[SC Events]

Elvis Tribute: Colin Perry - He is from Tamworth, but can't find a website atm, will post a link once i've found it.

The Bootleg Shadows - http://www.bootlegshadows.co.uk/ (Featuring Plank Marvin and Gordon Bennett and their big hit...Don't Cry For Me Marge or Tina) :D

Eric Clapton: http://www.after-midnight.freeserve.co.uk/

I've had a friend see this fella and said he was AMAZING!: http://www.kingofpop.co.uk/index.shtml

I am also playing alongside a UB40 tribute band next month at a Wedding. It could be the same one as Paul posted (above)

[nisfo]

http://www.licksntrix.co.uk another top band, I did 2 days with them (as their sound engineer) They range from Santana to Deep Pruple ;)

[Larry B Entertainment]

This women was in the next room at a bar I was at the other week. Thought she was really good.
She also does a Madonna tribute.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7__XJ9byWI4

[Charlie Brown]

http://www.takefat.info/ - Seen them before and one of them was on Come Dine With Me!

They are really good.

The best comedian I have ever seen - be it on a cruise ship, Butlins, aboard etc has to be - http://www.playingtricks.co.uk/page2/page2.html

So much so, I tracked him down for Grandads 80th. It took ages because we didn't know his name or show name!

YouTube - Manuel Martinez Showreel

We filmed his whole act. I don't mind digging it out and sending you the DVD.

Another brilliant comedian...

Mel Mellors (can't find his website)

Amazing 80's band! They bring sound and light engineers. Really impressive.

http://www.the80saffair.com/

[DeckstarDeluxe]

Darren do you know a "Si Crane" hes on my facebook?

I've just added you to a group on there, tons of acts. Now I havent seen these like you asked however Si has.

[Silver]

The Bohemians - Queen - www.queentribute.org/


I also have worked with The Bohemians and very good they are too. Look the part, act the part and sound the part. Highly recommend them.
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[Glenski]

Also check out a friend of mine :)

Mr. Ben Mills and his Rod Stewart revival band >> http://www.simplyrod.com/

Highly recommended

Thank you

Glenn

[Digital Jack]

Here's a couple of tribute acts.
I haven't heard the woman sing live but I can vouch for Andy.


http://www.shaniatwaintribute.net/package_shows.html

[Spirits High]

I've worked with these guys before and they're very good. Also booked them for a function I was organising.

They don't just do Spandau Ballet but the whole 80's thing

http://spandauballettribute.com/

[funkymook]

I've played with and can recommend The Small Fakers (Small Faces). Really authentic looking and sounding band.

www.smallfakers.co.uk

[wensleydale]

http://www.blackelvis.co.uk/
http://www.greatbritainsbestelvis.com/

I seem to attract them- don't know why.

Both very good.

[Eski75]

Bruce Springsteen Tribute http://www.born-to-run.co.uk/

Seen them a few times at The Diamond, Sutton in Ashfield, Notts...........a prestigious venue I'll have you know!

[NKR]

If you need a Buble you know where to find us, although it would be a dear do dragging us down there.

[Danno13]

Miley Cyrus & Lady GaGa tribute - http://www.kellybrazil.co.uk/

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

If you need a Buble you know where to find us, although it would be a dear do dragging us down there.

Us? I already have a DJ, thanks. :D

[Jonny Boy]

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Us? I already have a DJ, thanks. :D

I might be able to help - can work self-contained and/or alongside your DJ.

It's only a dash down the M4 from me to you (100 miles?), so shouldn't be an issue or add a great deal of cost.

I'm not a "tribute" however - but can do purely "Swing/Rat Pack" & "lounge" shows if needed. (ie mixed artists/eras, same style.)

General cabaret/party sets availabe too...most weddings I do seem to mix these styles up.

PM sent.

[NKR]

Us? I already have a DJ, thanks. :D

Can he do front of house desk and sound engineer and can he run martin light jockey syncronised with Buble backing tracks? :D

Not just your average Buble tribute where they turn up and sing a couple of swing songs, Everythings and Haven't Met You Yet in a nothing like Buble style. We have put some serious work into this.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Can he do front of house desk and sound engineer and can he run martin light jockey syncronised with Buble backing tracks? :D

Not just your average Buble tribute where they turn up and sing a couple of swing songs, Everythings and Haven't Met You Yet in a nothing like Buble style. We have put some serious work into this.

I'm sure you have.

I did work with one recently though and he does the whole show as Buble, chat. accent and everything.

[NKR]

I'm sure you have.

I did work with one recently though and he does the whole show as Buble, chat. accent and everything.

Good on him, but there are lots of poor ones about. The accent is the only bit missing with this one.
It's proving very popular. In fact I am becoming a sound engineer with a bit of DJ'ing at the moment with the way things are going. We seem to have found a niche between band and DJ. Singer DJ combo is really proving very popular as people can't afford bands and we cost the same as most singers on their own. Wedding fayres have really pushed it big time.