Vintage RnB, Jazz & Blues Band, for hire
Dixie & The Dukes are the ultimate, Vintage, RocknRoll, Blues, Rockabilly, Retro Swing & Postmodern Jukebox inspired band for your party or event.
London based but can travel at request, this 5 piece band consisting of the vocals of internationally renowned pop and soul vocalist, Daiva, Ex Mint Royale guitarist, Chris Thorn and some of Londons best jazz session musicians who between them have featured on Radio 4, played at Ronnie Scotts and more.
The style, sound and theme of the band is authentic for that era and will get people Jivin, Strollin & Boppin like its 1952 again!
Delivering 40’s & 50’s classics by the likes of Ruth Brown, Varetta Dillard, Etta James, Wanda Jackson, Little Richard to contemporary hits by Imelda May, Stray Cats performed in a Postmodern Jukebox style!
🎸"Dixie & The Dukes were a huge success and the feedback that poured in on their performance was great. Thanks for being wonderful to work with.”Kelly O'Neill, Director of Sales, Strand Palace Hotel (Corporate event) 10/10
🎸"You guys were great both in performance and to deal with. I particularly appreciate you coming to view the space a few months ago. I have put you on my recommended suppliers list and will definitely tell other couples about you.” Nicola Harris (Event Organiser Chiswell Street Dining Rooms) (Private event) 10/10
🎸"We hired Dixie & the Dukes to play at our wedding in September and they were amazing. They put on a great show, adding our first dance into their setlist and contributed to a great evening atmosphere at the wedding. We know that our guests really enjoyed their performance and some have already recommended them to others." Dan and Hannah Daniel Aylott (Wedding ) 10/10
These guys can perform as the following:
DUO
QUARTET
QUINTET
With bolt-ons such as DJ options, Wedding packages, Ceremony music and more.
Playing any combo of 3 X 30 mins / 3 X 40 mins / 2 X 45 mins / 1 x 90 mins - whatever works for you!
whats the next step?
Take a browse of the example setlist here, dont see what you like? No probs! The band can learn up to one special request for your event, no worries!
King of the Swingers- Jungle Book
Dance with me Henry – Etta James
Tainted Love – Imelda May
Moose on the Loose – Roddy Jackson
Baby Just Cares For Me – Nina Simone
Love me Right - LaVern Baker
Please Mr Jailer – Rachael Sweet
I don’t know – Ruth Brown
Funnel of Love – Wanda Jackson
Fever – Peggy Lee
Easy Easy Baby – Varetta Dillard
Whipper Snapper – LaVern Baker
I’m Shakin’ – Little Willie John
Shaking All Over- Jonny kid and the pirates
Miserlou- dick dale
Feeling Good – Nina Simone
The Lovecats – The Cure
Hound Dog- Big Mama Thornton
Slippin’ and Slidin’ – Little Richard
Tiny Tim – LaVern Baker
Voodoo Woman – Koko Taylor
As Long as I’m Moving – Ruth Brown
Fujiyama Mama – Wanda Jackson
Scorched – Varetta Dillard
Hit the road jack
Nosey Joe – Bull Moose Jackson
Whipper Snapper – LaVern Baker
Rock this Town – Stray Cats
Rip it Up – Little Richard
Rock around the clock- Bill Hayley and the Comets
I just wanna make love to you- Etta James
Dixie & The Dukes can perform a number of sets at your event and can offer packages for wedding bookings, ceremony music and dancefloor fillers for the after-party.
Get in touch! hello@dixiebirdrecords.com - 0207-1297-582