Based in
Sydney, New South Wales (NSW) Australia Available locally and internationally.
A specialist
band offering swing jazz music from the 1920's and 1930's. Ideal for
1920's, mafia/mobster, Prohibition, Chicago, Hollywood or Charleston era
theme parties, or simply as a classic jazz ensemble for the opening of
cocktail parties, wedding receptions, top class private or corporate
functions and events.
Contact
usfor a free quote or phone
the Talent On Line Sydney office on
+61 2 8006 4507.
I am
writing to thank you very much for providing the entertainment at
our recent launch party.
"The music you provided was a perfect complement to the proceedings
of the evening. Your professional attitude and talent created an
atmosphere that was most appropriate to this event.
"I would not hesitate to recommend you to any of my colleagues"
Aletha Mays, Communications and Programs Coordinator
"Your
band turned a regular Sunday at the local markets into a real
occasion. For a while I was in New York in the 1920's where the
birth of swing began."
Scott Raymond, Sydney
"We loved it." Jo White, Bride,
Thredbo
"You were all smashing!" Tara & Matthew, Engagement Party,
Bellevue Hill
"Constant dancing" Jeffrey Wunderlich, F\& B. Manager, Hydro Majestic Blue
Mountains
"Been
telling all my friends." Audience email Grace Hotel Christmas Luncheon
"Loved the show." Paul Gilbert, Petersham
RSL
Why
The Bakelite Dance Band (formerly the Bakelite Broadcasters) will make your reception,
birthday party, launch or corporate function a success for
everyone...
Greg Poppleton is Australia's only 1920s & 30s-style singer.
Greg weaves the charm of Fred & Ginger into every song. Bringing you
the sophisticated romance of the original Swing crooners
The Bakelite Dance Band specialise in the dance music of the
1920s & 30s. It's the music they love. And that creates a
special atmosphere your guests will love to dine and dance to. Many
of the Bakelites are listed in the prestigious Oxford Companion to
Australian Jazz. Respected jazz & swing musicians like Ray Aldridge,
Chris Taperell, Dieter Vogt, Dave Ellis, Laurie Bennett, Joel Davis,
Lloyd Taylor, Bob Henderson, Geoff Bull & Eric Holroyd. All have
performed & recorded here and overseas
They will gladly meet with you before your event (Sydney
metro only) They're happy to make planning for you as easy as
possible...Brides, choose your special song for your entrance and/or
bridal waltz from the song list below. Have another 1920s & 30s song
you want played? Just ask once you have made your booking. If your
special song is on CD, we can easily play it for you on the day
through our high quality PA.
Experience. Collectively, band members have played for
hundreds of weddings. You can be confident that your 1920s & 30s
music is in safe, experienced hands.
On the day they are friendly. The band keeps their
performance times flexible and will fit into your schedule.
They'll make every song count creating a happy, romantic mood.
Guests will dance to their favourites all through the night.
They bring their own high quality sound equipment to your
occasion. Including a CD to play appropriate 1920s & 30s music
during breaks. You can use their 1939-style birdcage microphone or
the 1929-style crooner megaphone for your speeches. Saving you worry
and money.
The Authentic look. The musicians all presented in 1930s'
style suit and tie and backed by a real 1927 vintage drum kit.
Size options Trio of singer, keyboard and drums: ideal for private
parties, boats and small lounge bars Quartet: add double bass. This would be minimum for cocktail
parties and receptions Quintet add trumpet for any size function.
Sample Repertoire
List
Ain't Misbehavin'
Ain't She Sweet?
All Of Me
And The Angels Sing
As Time Goes By
Back In Your Own Backyard
Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen
Blue Moon
Blue Skies
Brother Can You Spare
A Dime?
Carolina Moon
Charleston
Did You Ever See A Dream Walking?
Dinah
Don't Fence Me In
Georgia
Guilty
Honey Hush
Honeysuckle Rose
Honky Tonk Train Blues
How Deep Is The Ocean?
I Can't Give You Anything But Love
I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plans
I Only Have Eyes For You
I Surrender Dear
I'll Get By
I'm Coming Virginia
I'm Gonna Sit Right Down &
Write Myself A Letter
I'm Through With Love
Indiana It Had To Be You
It's Only A Paper Moon
I've Got The World On A String
Jeepers Creepers
Just A Gigolo
Just One More Chance
La Cumparsita
Learn To Croon
Louise
Love Is Just Around The Corner
Love Me Or Leave Me
Makin' Whoopee
Mammy
Mississippi Mud
Moon Song
More Than You Know
Muddy Water
My Baby Just Cares For Me
My Blue Heaven
Night & Day
Over the Rainbow
On The Sunny Side Of The Street
Pink Elephants
Polkadots & Moonbeams
Rainbow Round My Shoulder
St Louis Blues
Shuffle off to Buffalo
Singin' in the Rain
Small Hotel
South Of The Border
Sweet & Lovely
Sweet Georgia Brown
Sweet Sue
T'aint Nobody's Bizness If I Do
The Old Music Master
The Very Thought Of You
The Way You Look Tonight
These Foolish Things
Time On My Hands
Tip Toe Through The Tulips
Two Sleepy People
Us On A Bus
When The Red, Red Robin
Comes Bob, Bob Bobbing Along
Where Or When
Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams
You're Driving Me Crazy We also have 100s of Instrumentals...
The
Bakelite Dance Band are
great fun for cocktail parties, casino evenings, wedding receptions and
private parties. They are available now
locally and internationally.
Make a booking enquiry
by email or phone the Talent on Line
Sydney office on +61 2 8006 4507
