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
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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.
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