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Various artists and groups available for hire and club/jamming sessions specialising in, but not limited to, Sixties music.


Last updated:
15th January 2012
The Honeycombs The Honeycombs - 'Something Better Beginning'
Everybody knows that listening to a professional studio recording and watching a band perform live are both very different experiences. Martin Murray's new band 'The Honeycombs' is still rockin' and rollin' with a bunch of musicians, including a great girl vocalist, that will have you dancing in the aisles and screaming for more....... With an amazing track record and pedigree that spans many years, the new 21st century band have all worked and played worldwide with numerous well-known artistes. Martin Murray has captured that MEEK/MARTIN sound once again! Stream their brand new song Solid Gold on reverb nation and Facebook
The Cavernites are a 4-piece band in the classic Sixties style, from Liverpool, who perform a Sixties tribute show that recreates the vibrant sounds and atmosphere of the Swinging Sixties. The band take their name from the fan club members of The Cavern Club in Liverpool, the most famous club in the world, that saw the birth of The Beatles and showcased all the top bands during the Sixties. Britain in 1962, and especially Liverpool, was a place where the Rock n’ Roll of the fifties had been fused with American R’n’B by the local beat groups, to create a raw, high-energy brand of music which was honed in sweaty pubs and clubs, such as The Cavern Club in Liverpool and The Kaiserkeller, Indra and Star clubs in Hamburg.

The Cavernites re-create those days and the birth of what became known as Mersey Beat or The Liverpool or Mersey Sound, a musical style that took the UK by storm, influencing countless groups across the country. The Cavernites recreate this era performing classic hits from groups like The Beatles, The Searchers, The Swinging Blue Jeans, The Mersey’s, The Hollies, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, The Who and many other hit groups from the Sixties.
The Cavernites
The Cavernites bring The Sixties back to life, taking the audience on a Magical Musical History Tour, through one of the greatest musical decades of all time. It's a fast and vibrant show, designed to get everyone dancing along. They are an accurate live recreation of a Sixties pop group during the Beatlemania years as seen on shows like 'Ready Steady Go’ and ’Top of the Pops' authentically recreating not only the look but the live sound of the bands they perform, bringing back the vibrancy and passion of the original bands and transporting the audience right back to the Sixties. The Cavernites use original instruments from the period, names like Rickenbacker, Epiphone, Gibson, and the famous Hofner Violin Beatle Bass, together with a Pearl Ludwig drum kit, they also use original amplifiers, names such as Marshal and Vox. The Sixties look is completed by the use of original stage clothes, and the famous Cuban heeled black Beatle boots.
The Cavernites are: Glenn Mitchell, Rhythm Guitar, vocals. Glen Griffiths, Lead Guitar, vocals. Derek Griffiths, Bass Guitar, vocals. Dino Tamburrini, Drums, vocals.
 Click on images for more information, scheduled appearances and booking details. You can also listen to some of their great sounds!
Retrobeats The Retrobeats a highly experienced 4 piece live band playing pop and rock 'n' roll hits from the 1950s onwards. Our repertoire is made up of feel-good hits from across the years and we try to be a little bit different by including less obvious but still well known songs. We also do a more specific tribute show to the rock n roll greats of the 1950s - Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Ricky Nelson, Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran etc. We are based in the North West of England and perform across the region at any venue wanting great dance music from a live band. The band contains two main vocalists enabling us to handle a wide variety of songs with harmonies and backing vocals. We never use backing tracks and all the music is performed by ourselves at a comfortable volume - we are not a loud band. By using our PA system we can also provide music mixes for you - from background music to chat to, music during breaks and even a lively disco playing songs from all eras and for all ages to finish your night off!
Retro Sounds DJ RETRO SOUNDS DJ
Original vinyl sounds - Midlands Area
NO rap, garage, grunge or house, NO CDs or MP3s, NO disco lights or gimmicks - just good music played with passion by, and for, people who loved the era!
Miss Tracy Goodwin is . . . 'Definitely Dusty'
 Award winning - Europe's No1 Dusty Springfield Tribute Act!                    Sample mp3
 Tracy performs as a tribute to the great diva and can also offer a Motown spot to complement the show.
She has performed at various great venues, including the famous Bernard Manning's World Embassy Club, hotel chains such as Warner's and The Hilton as well as fabulous shows such as the famous Whitby and Bridlington Spa 60s Festivals.
Tracy performed as support act to the well-established Gary Ryan 'Neil Diamond' and Jimmy Jermaine 'Cliff Richard' tribute from the hit TV show 'Stars In Your Eyes'. She has also appeared in many theatres all over the UK performing alongside other tribute acts in the show 'Three Men In Black And The White Lady Of Soul'.
Definitely Dusty
Parlophones The Parlophones are a top class, high performance 5-piece '60's tribute band, available for dances, weddings, corporate functions, 'Sixties-theme' parties, fetes and other social occasions. An infectious band that will have you up dancing from the moment they kick-off, The Parlophones emulate a truly authentic sound from the most famous of decades. The Parlophones have a proven legacy of success and satisfied clients all over the country. They have acquired an invaluable understanding of how to deliver the right performance for every occasion.Their exciting stage act, great musicianship and genuine enthusiasm for the music from the Golden Age of pop and beat will make your event a night to remember. Music of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, The Hollies, The Who, The Searchers, Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Turtles, The Byrds, Dave Clarke 5, Small Faces, The Animals, The Swinging Blue Jeans, Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Titch, Spencer Davis Group and many, many more are represented in their stage act. Please contact The Parlophones for a totally bespoke package tailored to meet your event requirements and let us take you back to a decade that changed the world forever.
The Counterfeit Sixties The Counterfeit Sixties were formed by four experienced musicians with their devotion to 60’s music and the people that influenced it. Each member of the band has a wealth of experience playing in various bands individually, and working with some of the legends of the time. As the band members lived through the sixties themselves, they have a great in-depth knowledge of what memories can be encapsulated in producing a 60’s show. These are reproduced using live action footage of many familiar sights and sounds associated with this period. From specially selected events, famous people, adverts and, of course, the original bands of the time. The two hour show covers all the recollections of that era and, with over twenty five bands being reproduced, the show is undoubtedly the most comprehensive 60’s show around today.
The Counterfeit Sixties are:
Phil Armstrong: Vocals, Guitar; Vince Mason: Drums, Vocals;
Dave Sibbald: Vocals, Bass; Kelvin Roberts: Vocals, Keyboards
Shooter Shooter
Shooter's exciting stage act relives the music and magic of the 50's & 60's, when Rock 'n' Roll was king, Mersey Beat was born and the music was electrifying. Formed in 1983, with the traditional line-up of guitar, bass, drums and vocal harmonies, Shooter soon became a regular attraction at 60's Festivals, Theatres, Corporate Theme Nights and Cabaret venues, delighting audiences with their exciting live performance. Shooter perform the songs of the great artists who helped to create the 60s legend, such as Elvis, Eddie Cochran, Roy Orbison, Chuck Berry, Carl Perkins, Buddy Holly, Cliff and The Shadows, Billy Fury, Del Shannon, The Beatles and the 'Mersey Beat' bands, The Rolling Stones, Kinks, Hollies, Manfred Mann etc. Shooter has a wide repertoire and their stage act chronicles the development of pop music from the birth of Rock 'n' Roll through the magical era of Mersey Beat and the Swinging Sixties. Shooter have appeared on TV and featured on radio stations throughout the UK. The band is:
Keith Hubbard - Lead guitar & vocals, played in various Liverpool bands and was a member of the British cast of the rock musical HAIR. In 1971 he formed rock band Caliban, touring Europe as well as being regulars at Liverpool's legendary Cavern Club and, on May 27th 1973, performed on the club's closing night. In 1975/6 he toured with Chicory Tip then performed with a variety of bands until, in 1983, he formed Shooter.
Mike Rimmer - Bass guitar & vocals, who formed his early career in Mersey and, during the 1970's, he teamed up with folk/Blues outfit Jim & Raphael with whom he performed on Radio 1's Mike Raven's Blues Show recorded at BBC's Maida Vale Studio.
Jeff Walker - Drums & vocals, began his career in the early 1980's with local gospel groups. In 1990 he toured and appeared on national TV with recording band Wild Honey. Jeff later had stints with Decade, The Max Beacon Band and SoulTrade before joining Shooter.
Associated bands and websites:    Ricky Gleason and The TopSpots      JKH Music Productions
The Sixth Generation
Article in the herald-palladium paper
The Sixth Generation is a dynamic rock and roll band, based in Michigan USA, at the forefront of musical style from the late 1960s. Playing hits of the time as well as original songs, the band delivers crowd pleasing performances that bring back fond memories for baby boomers and a surprising appreciation of good music for their children’s generation. With all of the original members from the 1960s still playing together, the band has a magical presence like no other of their kind and have been nominated for induction into Michigan Rock and Roll Legends.
See and hear them on You Tube
The Sixth Generation was formed in Niles, Michigan (home of Tommy James & The Shondells) during the summer of 1966. Playing top hits of the time, the group became quite popular very quickly and began drawing large crowds throughout the region. By early spring in 1967, the band was regularly booked for Saturday night dances at The Skyliner at Five Mile Corner in Dowagiac, MI (at that time, the most popular dance venue in southwestern Michigan). Click image for website and information.
The 1910 Fruitgum Company The 1910 Fruitgum Company virtually exploded onto the US national charts in 1968 with their first single release, "Simon Says". The song quickly moved up to become a #2 record on the national charts and reached the top of the charts in the United Kingdom. Along with their several hit records they perform the music of The Grass Roots, The Turtles, The Beatles, Dion, The Monkees, BJ Thomas , The Buckinghams, The British Invasion acts and several other top of the chart acts. The group will bring back memories for you and guarantee to have you dancing in the aisles. They also do a package show with the following acts: Ron Dante of The Archies (Sugar Sugar), Jimmy Rossi of The Jaggerz (The Rapper), Jimmy Yester, original lead singer in The Association and, of course, The 1910 Fruitgum Company. Gold record acts, original members in each act and a 2 hour show that will bring back wonderful memories.

The 1910 Fruitgum Company travels and performs throughout the United States. Their venues include large capacity concerts and they have appeared on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand, Shindig and numerous tv and radio shows, as well as at Las Vegas and Atlantic City. The group has shared the stage and toured with such music and entertainment giants as, Herman's Hermits' Peter Noone, The Beach Boys, Trini Lopez, Lou Christie, Sly and the Family Stone,Gary US Bonds, The Buckinghams, John Ford Coley, Maxine Nightingale, Tommy Roe, Mark Lindsey (original lead singer of Paul Revere and the Raiders, Jim Yester of The Association, Melanie, The Rascals and numerous other top acts.
The 1910 Fruitgum Company

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Sixties City Artists

The sound playing is a
version of Wonderful Land
by The Apaches

 The Apaches
The Apaches
Now that the original 'Shadows' have completed their final(?) tour, 'The Apaches' are keeping the music and memories very much alive by playing a string of their hits with a style and sound that is as close to the original as possible. If you liked 'The Shadows' you will also very much enjoy the wonderful sound of 'The Apaches'
Click on the image to listen to their music and read 'John Parkes' Sixties Memories'. You will also find a link there to the official 'Apaches' website for booking info and forthcoming appearances.
Sixties City Artists
Carnaby Street Carnaby Street
Carnaby Street bring to you a taste of great British music from the 1960’s This four piece band performs hits that made the British Top-Ten during the 60’s. Using authentic instruments and amplifiers, they accurately re-create songs made famous by the cream of British artists. Remember …… The Shadows, The Rolling Stones, The Hollies, The Who, The Move? Also songs from The Searchers, The Small Faces and of course Mersey favorites – The Beatles. All of these acts and many more, are paid tribute to during their full-length show. Carnaby Street use state-of-the art PA equipment. A full lighting show is also available for larger venues.		  
The Vintage
Corporation
The Vintage Corporation
The Vintage Corporation will take you back in time for a musical flash-back where no effort or energy is spared in recreating the sound of the fantastic ‘60s and ‘70s era’s. With their variety of male and female singers, combined with saxophone and keyboard artists, they provide a comprehensive range covering all the genres and favourite sounds of the Sixties and Seventies.

The Upbeat Beatles
Relive the sounds and excitement of the 60's with this leading Beatles tribute band.
The Upbeat Beatles have been performing to ecstatic audiences since they formed in 1997. Having played at leading venues in the UK and overseas, they are now recognised as one of the premier Beatles tribute bands.
The Upbeat Beatles are available for hire to perform at a wide range of events, from theatre concerts and corporate functions, to weddings and private parties. You Tube
"You delivered all that you promised, and more - non stop floor-filling music. It was, simply, fantastic."
Click on image for more information, scheduled appearances and booking details. You can also listen to some of their great sounds!
The Upbeat Beatles
The Twylight Shadows The Twylight Shadows
The band members are: Perry Dennis - Lead Vocals ; Ian Cutter - Lead Guitar / Vocals ; Stephen Swann - Rhythm Guitar / Vocals ; Jay Hartop - Bass Guitar / Vocals ; Ron Innes - Drums / Percussion. As well as providing the backing for tribute act 'Cliff - As If', the Twylight Shadows perform for private, public and major corporate events. As you might expect, the main content of their show is a tribute to the fantastic sixties 'Shadows' and the best way to appreciate the quality of their performance is to see them live. They have a full P.A. and lighting system, backline amplifiers and their own sound & lighting engineer to operate and monitor the overall sound and onstage lighting effects and quality. They can also provide a compere and support acts for your function if required. The members are all mature professional standard musicians with years of experience in the music / entertainment industry, all the material is presented authentically, including the correct shadows steps and the sound is as close as possible to the modern "shadows sound".
The Shakers
Have a twice weekly residency at the legendary Cavern Club: Swingin’ Saturday's ‘lunchtime session’ and Shakin’ Sunday evenings, where the boys are established favourites. They made their debut 'Beatleweek' appearance in 2006 to a great reception and have been given the honour of opening the festival every year since.
This fab beat combo perform the hits, misses, B-sides and lost classics from the golden age of Merseybeat with a passion and energy not seen since the heady days of the ‘60s beat boom. As Merseybeat and Hamburg legend Kingsize Taylor said after seeing the boys in action, “I haven’t heard a sound like that since the Star-Club in 1962!”
Formed in 2005 by drummer Tony, these four lads from Liverpool authentically recreate the look and the sound of those Liverpool days and Hamburg nights, from the Cavern to the Star-Club where the original Mersey sound was born. The group’s ethos is based around the early 60s, as they believe that this is when beat music was at its most exciting.
The Shakers
Shake 101
Shake101
Shake101 are a band who are passionate about 60s music and 60s style. We love to play our live music all around Essex and beyond.
Please browse our website and check out our photos and videos. If you like what you see, check us out on Facebook. We are always on the look out for new venues to perform at. So if your looking to hire a band, w'd love to hear from you!		   The Undercover Shadows The Undercover Shadows
This exceptional band are dedicated to recreating the classic guitar instrumental and vocal harmony sounds of that iconic band, The Shadows. This band are not just another instrumental tribute! Their Show is a fast paced upbeat musical feast for all Shadows lovers, including songs of The Shadows, Cliff Richard and Marvin, Welch & Farrar. They don’t Just focus on THE 1960’s hits, but cover many of the later Shad’s hits, including Riders In The Sky, Don’t Cry For Me Argentina, Mark Knopfler’s Going Home and many more. Of course their show wouldn't be complete without a few of those Shadows dance moves.
featuring The Woodstock Generation Sixties Tribute Band, taking you on a journey through one of the most exciting and innovative times in the history of music. From the days of Haight-Ashbury and the Monterey Pop Festival, to the Vietnam War and Woodstock, this dynamic show is an exploration of that turbulent yet magical era. A time when everything that could happen actually did, when the world was never so active and never sounded so good…
Flower Power The Summer of Love
Flower Power - The Summer of Love
 An electrifying live band, fabulous singers and sensational dancers bring the Psychedelic age back to life and celebrate some of the greatest American and British Rock and Folk artists of the late sixties. The show also features fantastic lighting and video projection, plus dazzling costumes and a large helping of tongue-in-cheek humour! Available as full theatre show or can be booked for your function, party, wedding, festival or corporate event…
The Fabulous Shadows The Fabulous Shadows

This superb Two hour show features all the The Shadows classic hit instrumentals from the 1960s, Apache, Wonderful Land, Kon Tiki and many more, all recaptured with authentic Vox Amplification and Fender Stratocaster guitars. Take a nostalgic trip back to the sixties, re-living The Shadows. The Golden Greats Tour .... a tribute not to be missed!		  
The Prairie Dogs

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and gigs list     

(U-Tube)
 The Prairie Dogs

Spearheading a 21st century Beat Bonanza, The Prairie Dogs are a four-piece beat combo based in Bournemouth playing the songs of the early 1960s.
With their potent musical cocktail of rock and roll, merseybeat, classic pop and rockabilly, strong vocals and dynamic live show, they offer something to dance to, something to listen to, and something to watch.
The Fads

The Fads
The Fads' show is a highly energetic, theatrically novel, audience interactive 1960s rock'n'roll group extravaganza!
From the moment The Fads take the stage, to the last note of the final song, the audience is transported on a vivacious romp back to an era that embodied creativity and where fun and innocence flourished in live musical entertainment. A consummate sense of detail is featured in their every performance, including period costumes, instrumentation and the best songs from the era of 'the British invasion' and America's musical response!

  
The band came together purely by chance when they were selected as the featured cast for the Screen Gems television pilot '"Leave'm Smile'n". The series was to feature the comedic adventures of a rock'n'roll band as they toured the country in a bright blue bus, getting involved in mishaps but always just making it to the show. The pilot was never aired nor the series sold, but the bond between these four remained and the decision was made to turn their television dreams into reality with a live musical act!
The Rulettes / Good Vibrations
This is possibly one of the best 60's Harmony bands you'll ever hear. Members of these talented groups: THE SYMBOLS ('The Best Part of Breaking Up' & 'Bye Bye Baby'), a great local harmony band called McARTHUR PARK and the 70's THE WURZELS are in this Bristol based outfit, featuring harmony material from the 60s and 70s. All the guys in the line-up have a wealth of experience ('old' in other words) in this type of vocal harmony group, and are able to faithfully reproduce all the old favourites from those 'Golden Years'. They are also the 'Good Vibrations' Beach Boys tribute band!
The show consists of two 1 Hour sets; the 1st set being a cabaret-type show, (dressed in all the 'gear' including winkle-pickers) with the second hour aimed at non-stop dancing. Along with their own compact 6K sound system and 4K stage lighting, giving that extra polish, to this professionally presented show.
Popular favourites from the following featured artists :- BEATLES, HOLLIES, BEACH BOYS, FOUR SEASONS, SEARCHERS, TURTLES, TREMELOES, CLIFF RICHARD, SHADOWS, BYRDS, ROY ORBISON, KINKS, FORTUNES, STONES, SPENCER DAVIS, CHUCK BERRY, ELVIS, to name but a few. Over 130 hit songs from this era are featured during the show!
The Rulettes
The Ready Steady 60s Show The Ready Steady 60s Show
A tribute to the times and tunes of that fantastic decade. The band consists of five members, two of whom were in popular 60s bands that played at The Marquee, The Sphinx, Le Carnaby, The Lyceum in the Strand, and clubs and colleges all over England. Now augmented by a new female vocalist, bassist & drummer, each with lots of band experience, they have come together to bring the great 60s sounds to lovers of that era and also to new audiences. They are dedicated to giving their clients the best 60s night experience, with great tunes, smart suits, mini dresses( for the girls that is) and a 60s light show. The show consists of two one-hour sets, or however the client wants the 120minute show split.
Click here for Larry's memories of his Sixties band - 'Unsuited Medium'
For more information or bookings contact Larry Evans by clicking on the image.
Run Devil Run Run Devil Run
With a wide repertoire to suit everyone’s taste, ranging from the Fifties to present day, the trio Run Devil Run consists of Mark on Lead/Rhythm Guitar (Lead Vocals), Keith on Bass Guitar (Harmonies) and Barrie on Drums (Harmonies and Lead Vocals). All three have many years experience of performing and have been former members of well established club acts.
Formed in early 2002, Run Devil Run have created an impressive
repertoire of many classic tunes from over the decades, including many tunes not normally performed by other acts, thus making them a refreshing act to dance and listen to. The act also comes self-contained with pro gear and lighting systems. Click image for further details and bookings
Simply Shadows
Simply Shadows - Fender Guitar
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Simply Shadows
 and
The Shadows
Appreciation Club
of Ireland
 (news, events and sound files)
The Fore
'If you were listening to The Kinks, Small Faces or The Beatles, and a Fore demo dropped in to your play list you wouldn't notice the huge generation gap. The Fore have bought a time machine and travelled from the 60's to the 21st century to bring the true sounds of that past generation back to you. The Fore are not a tribute band by any means, yet they have captured the essence of the 60’s music scene and made it their own'.
Broccoli Music
The Mods
The Mods play the music of The Who, Small Faces, Kinks, Pretty Things, Yardbirds, Spencer Davis, Them, The Doors, Desmond Dekker, Otis Redding, Humble Pie, The Move, Nashville Teens, The Animals...and more.
Click on the logo for bookings or to view their gig guide
Sounds Force 5
Sound Force 5 In the 1960s, during the golden era of pop, one band ruled supreme in East Anglia. They were officially crowned top 60s band in one of the first ever 'Battle of The Bands', being judged outright winners by Van Morrison.

They appeared with all of the chart topping bands of the time such as The Yardbirds, Amen Corner, Merseybeats, Small Faces and Status Quo. Pirate Radio station “Radio London” chose the band to front their Radio Roadshow, long before Radio One or Two had been thought of.
 
The pinnacle of their career came when they were booked to appear alongside Jimi Hendrix, Cream and Pink Floyd in what was probably the UK’s first real music festival. And now SOUNDS FORCE 5 are back, playing that unique brand of 60’s music that made them so popular the first time around. Lose yourself in this golden era, when you hear the group play unforgettable numbers made famous by such bands as The Rolling Stones, The Searchers, The Moody Blues and The Spencer Davies Group.
Sons and Lovers
Sons & Lovers
Sixties and Seventies pop harmony function band, play music by the Drifters, Eagles, Bee Gees, Four Tops, Beach Boys, Four Seasons, Beatles, and more. We are the complete vocal harmony band, a totally live class act. No effort is spared to recreate the energy and sound of those halcyon days of the 60s and 70s.
Formula 60
Martin the Mod
Dressed in authentic attire of the day, Martin
performs numbers from the likes of Buddy Holly,
Elvis, The Searchers, Roy Orbison, The Stones,
The Beatles (of course) and many more.
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Martin the ModJust John
Just John
Captures the very essence of Lennon, with humour, mannerisms, Liverpudlian accent and unbelievable vocals, so close that it is impossible to distinguish them from the original works. Martin's audiences are regularly impressed by his vocal and guitar skills, and often comment that he sounds remarkably like the original record.
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