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Swing Wedding Band at Beauberry House, Dulwich

admin — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:53:08 +0000

Great gig last night at Beauberry House in Dulwich. Wonderful venue with great staff at the wedding of Rachel and Richard where the guests danced all night long. This is the first time we have worked at Beauberry House and the Events Manager – Oleia Leclercq – (who also happens to be winner of Best Wedding Co-ordinator for London and The South East Wedding Industry Awards 2011/12) was so impressed with the band that she has added us to Beauberry House’s recommendation list! Thanks Oleia.

Christmas Wedding Band

admin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:31:10 +0000

Our 5 piece played at the Grand Hotel, Eastbourne on 17th December for very Christmassy wedding in the beautiful ballroom of this hotel. Then on Sunday 18th we were in Jesus College Cambridge for the wedding of Rachel and Duncan … Continue reading →

Surrey Wedding Band

admin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:22:56 +0000

Surrey Wedding band

The Simply Swing Band has recently relocated its offices to Surrey and to mark the occasion we are offering a Christmas and New Year SPECIAL OFFER to any couple booking their wedding at any Surrey Wedding Venue. Book our wedding band for your Surrey wedding before 31st January 2012 and receive a 10% discount off Simply Swing’s normal prices!

Offer includes the following Surrey wedding venues: Barnett Hill, Wotton House, Albury Park Mansion, Ramster Hall, Cherkley Court and Gardens, Cain Manor, Pembroke Lodge, Wentworth Club, Pennyhill Park Hotel, Botleys Mansion, Mercure Bush Hotel, Pembroke Lodge, Gatton Manor, Great Fosters, Glenmore House, Gorse Hill, Antoinette Hotel, Pine Ridge Golf Centre, Horsley Park, Hartsfield Manor, Oatlands Park Hotel, Runnymede-on-Thames, Hampton Court Palace Golf Club, Denbies Wine Estate, Barnet Hill, Merrist Wood Golf Club, Nutfield Priory Hotel & Spa, Bingham Hotel, The Wharf, The Red Barn, Richmond Gate Hotel, Macdonald Frimley Hall, Clandon Park, Coulsdon Manor, Sandown Park Racecourse, Northbrook Park, The Chateau Restaurant, Selsdon Park Hotel, Chessington Golf Club, Frensham Pond Hotel, Farnham Castle, The Talbot, Lingfield Park Marriott, Turk Launches, Cranleigh Golf & Country Club, Epsom Downs Racecourse, Loseley Park, Ewell Court House, Richmond Hill Hotel, Ham Polo Club, Georgian House Hotel & Spa, Ramada Farnham, Langshott Manor, Inn On The Green, Savill Court Hotel, Kingswood Golf & Country Club, Heckfield Pace, Woodlands Park Hotel, Ramster Hall, Ramada Guildford, Farleigh, Lythe Hill Hotel & Spa, Oaks Farm Barn, Foxhills Club, Silvermere Inn, Founder’s Building, Woodcote Park Golf Club, Farnham House Hotel, Camberley Heath Golf Club, Bourne Hall, Silchester House, Nonsuch Mansion, Oak Park Golf Club, Wotton House, Frensham Heights, Brooklands Hotel, Petersham Hotel.

QUOTE: SURREY WEDDING BAND SPECIAL on our enquiry form

Wedding and Party Swing Band at Great Fosters, Egham, Surrey

admin — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 12:13:25 +0000

A lovely gig yesterday at Great Fosters in Egham, Surrey where the 5 piece band performed for the wedding of Angela and Kostas. The happy couple opted for Simply Swing’s solo pianist in the afternoon for reception drinks, followed by our 5-Piece wedding band in the evening and and then our auto disco service to finish the night off. A great day was had by all at a wonderful venue.

Simply Swing Band on Facebook

admin — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:50:11 +0000

Why not “like us” on Facebook and get notifications of all our special offers, public performances, latest photos, gossip and much more? We’ve just had a fabulous new Facebook business page designed in keeping with our website and we’re doing a special promotion in October and November of a free disco service or free cocktail pianist for any band booking in these months. This offer is only available to people who “like us” on Facebook. See our special offers for full details of the offers.

Swing Band at The Waldorf, London

admin — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:06:31 +0000

A great gig last Saturday at the Hilton Waldorf London, where Simply Swing played for Susan and James’ huge Indian/Irish wedding reception with over 300 guests. The band was treated to the most amazing curry and we all had a smile on our faces (see the wonderful photo by Maria Murray).
Tomorrow night (29th June) the band will be performing at The Belvedere in Billericay, open to the public, tickets £9 on the door 8 pm start. Hope to see you there!

The 6-piece Simply Swing Band at the Waldorf

Solo Saxophone for weddings

admin — Sat, 28 May 2011 10:03:43 +0000

Simply Swing is thrilled to announce that its saxophone player – Simon Bates – is now available as a solo saxophone player for weddings, corporate events and all social occasions. Simon provides an eclectic mix of jazz standards, contemporary pop and even some ‘chillout’ in his repertoire. Available as a solo sax player with professional backing tracks and ideal for a wedding drinks reception.For more information and to view Simon’s repertoire see our solo saxophone web page.

Jazz Band at Coq D’Argent

admin — Mon, 16 May 2011 20:44:40 +0000

Another busy week for Simply Swing which saw the trio backing the fabulous Garth Bardsley in his wonderful Anthony Newley Story cabaret show. Then off to Dorking for a wedding at The Parrot Inn with the 5 piece and finally a wedding at the super French restaurant in London – Coq D’Argent.

We’ll be doing a public performance on Tuesday 17th May at The Loxwood Jazz Club in West Sussex.

Paul O’Grady Royal Wedding Show

admin — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:41:57 +0000

Don’t miss the Paul O’Grady Show live next Friday 29th April – Royal Wedding Day – on ITV at 9 pm and see three members of Simply Swing – Sandra, Jeff and Simon – in the Paul O’Grady big band!

Top Wedding First Dance Songs

admin — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 14:24:00 +0000

Traditionally, the first dance song at every wedding was always a waltz and still today the first dance is often referred to as the ‘first waltz’ or ‘bridal waltz’. Although a waltz is still a great choice, for the 21st Century Bride and Groom there is an incredibly diverse repertoire of music available. What you choose for your first dance on you wedding day is also a serious statement of personal style: sleek and modern, sexy and simple, refined, decadent or demure – the choice is yours.
If you are a little nervous, or you don’t like all eyes on you, then go for a song that you can easily move to and then let the band invite your guests to join you on the dance floor.
Do check out the lyrics. Every year the song “I Will Always Love You” is in the top 20 list of top wedding first dance songs. Nevertheless, the line “I’m not what you need” is clearly about breaking up!

Divided into categories for the dancers and non-dancers among you, here are a few great suggestions along with the suggested dance.
Traditional Waltzes
A waltz is a great choice for a first dance as it has reasonably simple dance steps and looks very majestic.
Moon River (Andy Williams)
I’ll Be Loving You Always (Frank Sinatra)
Around The World (Nat King Cole)
True Love (Bing Crosby)
Fly Me To The Moon (Frank Sinatra)
Fascination (Al Martino / Nat King Cole)

Fred & Ginger Film Songs
These great movie songs from the 1930’s form an integral part of the Great American Songbook repertoire. Songs by composers such as Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Jerome Kern and Cole Porter are ideal for an elegant choreographed first dance routine or for an informal spin around the dance floor.
The Way You Look Tonight – Foxtrot
Night and Day – Foxtrot or Quickstep
Cheek To Cheek – Quickstep
Let’s Face The Music and Dance – Quickstep
Nice Work If You Can Get It – Quickstep
Rat Pack Swinging Love Songs
A little more informal, the Rat Pack songs make ideal wedding first dances and have a certain bounce to them that is both uplifting and classy. They could be easily choreographed if necessary but are equally just as good to sway along to.
Come Fly With Me – Quickstep
Fly Me To The Moon – Foxtrot
Sway – Cha Cha
The Best Is Yet To Come – Foxtrot
I’ve Got You Under My Skin – Foxtrot
Nice ‘n Easy – Slow Foxtrot
Classic Standards
These timeless evergreen songs have wonderful lyrics with meaning and a great melody too. You really can’t go wrong with a wedding first dance to one of these!
It Had To Be You – Foxtrot
At Last – Slow Dance
Just The Way You Are – Rhumba
I Only Have Eyes For You – Foxtrot
When I Fall In Love – Slow Foxtrot
What A Wonderful World – Slow Dance
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You
Unforgettable – Slow Dance
You Are The Sunshine Of My Life – Rhumba
You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You – Slow Foxtrot

Simply Swing has been advising couples on their wedding first dance songs for many years. To hire our band for your wedding entertainment see our Wedding Band for hire page.