Dance Band Options
available for hire in Auckland, Whangarei, Northland regions
dance bands available for hire. A great site to find a band
| A huge range of dance bands Dance Music suitable for prestige ball, company christmas party, prestige wedding reception, charity event, corporate event, conference or private party Dance Music bands can usually do some strict tempo dance music or at least have a repertoire including swing music. In this respect they are different from straight covers bands |
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| 37psi | 5 piece jazz and covers band | They
play dance music - well known disco and funk-rock tunes from the 70's
to today that pack the dance floor - your guests can dance and sing
along all night!
They play jazz music - smooth, sophisticated grooves that are perfect behind dinner, over drinks, and as your guests mix and mingle - more.... |
| Acoustic Candy | covers duo acosutic style | Andrew Healey (vocals and guitar) and Jo Morgan (vocals). This vocal duo is available to perform at your wedding, corporate function, or private party. When you hire Acoustic Candy, you get to enjoy real people playing real music. They don’t perform with backing track or special effects; instead relying on great musicianship and passion to provide a fabulous night’s entertainment...more.... |
from
swinging Sinatra, to 50's Rock n Roll, Blues Bros, Neil Diamond,
Ricky Martin - ideal for wedding Auckland |
Frank
Sinatra, Dean Martin. But the great thing about Adrian is his ability
to also perform more modern numbers covering such well known and
popular singers such as: The Blues Brothers, Joe Cocker, Louis Prima,
Ricky Martin, Chuck Berry, Neil Diamond, Bill Halley, Meat Loaf,
Elvis Presley - more..
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solo
singer |
musical
styles such as light opera, Jazz, Swing, Latin, 80's, 50's Rock
'n Roll and current Chart hits. Whatever your event, Anthony can
design a package tailored to suit you and your guests.- more...
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7
piece genuine Latin American |
Performing
music from the romantic Bolero and swinging Bossa Nova, to the lively
rhythms of salsa, lambada, cumbia and merengue, the exotic Latin
American sound is enhanced by co-ordinated dance steps from band
members. - more....
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4
piece Rock pop Covers band |
Perfect
for weddings and corporate events, the band offers a range of background
tunes for during dinner before picking up the pace into non-stop
dancefloor fillers. Our songs are a mix of your favourite hits,
dance and rock that will suit audiences from 20 - 60 years old perfectly.
We guarantee your guests will RAVE about this band.-more...
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| Blutopia | 10 piece big blues band | The
bar has been raised! Blutopia is high quality blues with a special
leaning back to New Orleans- more...
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6
piece covers and originals |
Auckland's
premier covers band
Catch 22 are an Auckland five piece with a massive following around New Zealand. Catch 22 have recently finished a lengthy residency as resident band in East Auckland's premium venue "The London Shed". A residency contract the band held for 5 years. - more... |
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| Chet and Melissa | covers band duo | Chet and Melissa’s repertoire fits into the Classic Covers genre covering music from the 60’s through to contemporary favourites of today- more...
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top
40 covers band |
There
is always an energetic, fun and friendly atmosphere on stage, while
maintaining the highest levels of professionalism.
The primary aim is to entertain the crowd with songs that they want to hear.- more.... |
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5
piece live covers band |
repertoire
includes latest hit material and classic favourites which are generally
re-worked to give a modern and fresh delivery, not the tired old
arrangement. All members of Deja Vu sing, their multi vocal sound
is a strong and somewhat unusual approach in the current NZ music
environment- more...
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12
piece party band |
catering
to all ages of party goers. Our repertoire is continually expanding,
including favourites from last century as well as today’s
contemporary Pop/Rock songs. As well as dance music we can also
provide easy listening music over dinner and cocktails to cover
all aspects at your party or event- more....
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| Double Vision | covers duo | Double Vision are a two piece pop/rock band with a band sound, using real backing tracks.- more.....
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6
piece groove r'n b latin band |
irrepressible
grooves ranging from the timeless classics of Burt Bacharach to
the floor shaking tunes of James Brown, always a favourite flavour.
Add to this some cool jazz, Motown smashes from the 60s and infectious
Latin - more...
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solo
popular hits |
Dave
now works largely solo with CD quality audio backing tracks as background
for Dave's guitar and vocals. His repertoire includes covers of
popular hits for listening or dance.- more....
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covers
of popular hits Auckland |
Debbie
Harwood and the Band of Gold is the perfect band for a great Kiwi
event or party. Supported by some of the finest musicians in New
Zealand and with three vocalists this band’s energy is unrivalled.
When they walk on stage you know it’s ‘party time.’-
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jazz,
ballroom, latin, rock, pop covers for dance |
A
very experienced group of talented musicians capable of playing
most musical styles, including Standards, Rock, Country, Light Jazz,
Latin.
Able to handle strict tempo and sequence dancing. - more.... |
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acoustic
style guitar and vocal duo |
With
just two guitars and two incredible singers, Chris Reed and Sam
Browne are Dragonfly.
From soft background tunes (Crowded House, Coldplay, U2) through to energetic rockers to get people on their feet - more... |
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sequenced
covers duo |
“Small-band
with big-sound” pretty much sums it up! drive-thru are able
to be as big or small as you want for your next party, or corporate
event. They have played at boutique back-yard venues through to
the Auckland Town Hall.
Passion and energy is what drive-thru are all about, playing popular tunes with live vocals and guitar through sequenced backing tracks. -more... |
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| Four on the Floor | 5 piece covers party band | playing private corporate and work functions, 21sts and other birthday celebrations, weddings, school balls, festivals such as Devonport Wine and Food Festival and Matua and Nobilo Winery Tours, sports clubs galore, biker clubs to canoe clubs. Four on the Floor consider ourselves a dance / party band - more.... |
5
piece live covers band |
one
of Auckland’s finest professional & contemporary covers
bands, playing a varied repertoire of top 40’s music &
classic tunes. The band’s line-up consists of five professional
session musicians who have played for some of New Zealand’s
top recording artists - more....
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| Grace | 4 piece covers band | Grace covers all your favourite hits from back then, to today! Whether it be 60's Rock 'n' Roll, 80's Classics, or the best Top 40 hits- more....
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in
the style of Sinatra, Bennett & Martin |
His
playlist of 'classic' songs is headed by the masters of cool Gershwin,
Porter, Arlen, Coward plus many others to a total repertory of over
2,000. All gathered from the 1920's, 30's, 40's,50's with an occasional
infusion from the 60's and 70's. -
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60's
nostalgia show |
Each
of these entertainers is a genuine star in his/her own right, so
a event that combines them all backed by a great live band is guaranteed
to get the crowd going.
Each star performs segments including their own hits plus covers of other great artists from around the world - more.... |
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| Hipstamatics | 9 piece soul funk band | remakes of super well known tunes remade in the style of Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Aretha Franklin and others...more...
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| Hootenanny | 4 piece rockabilly band | an eclectic mix of Rockabilly, Blues, Rock'n'Roll, Swing and more, with songs by many artists, both classic and more recent. They also write and perform their own original songs - more.....
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award
winning singer solo or with band |
His performances include many styles: Cajun, Tex Mex, Calypso Reggae Cowboy (like Jimmy Buffett ), Country Rock (like Elvis, Eric Clapton, ZZ Top, The Eagles and the Rolling Stones ), Western Swing, covers of Classic Pop hits, and JamesRay performs his own originals. James will discuss with you how he can tailor his musical performance to suit your event. - more... |
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popular
hits 60's to 90's Music & Comedy (solo) |
Jim
is the consummate entertainer- never happy until everyone is up
and dancing & enjoying themselves.
perform everything from quiet Jazz background to full on Dance & boogie on down! Plus he is a great stand up comic - more... |
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easy
swing and light pop |
June’s ‘new groove’ embraces jazz and contemporary classic popular music comfortably blending two musical genre in ways that provide the ideal entertainment package for a wide variety of event-more....
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| Kingsnake | 5 piece rhythm and blues band | a friendly and happy Blues style with a great groove for dancing. - more....
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star
NZ entertainers for dancing |
check
out this list of top Kiwi acts
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| Kylie Austin and Trevor V Stevens | country rock duo | Two of the finest vocalists in NZ today, Kylie and Trev present a high energy show combining the best in Classic and Contemporary Country Rock Music with just a little bit of fun and humour thrown in as well - more....
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NZ's
top Rock 'n Roller |
If
you think of rock in New Zealand you think of Larry Morris. Recently
NZ's Prime Minister, Helen Clark, introduced Larry as a true New
Zealand rock icon.
When Larry takes the stage you know the master is there! Super powerful vocals, total commitment, humour - more... |
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popular
hits 70's to today |
are
regular performers at Auckland's Sky City casino and are considered
one of the city's top 2 piece covers bands.
They perform for a wide variety of parties and functions ranging from small intimate affairs to audiences of 2000 plus. They have traveled extensively throughout New Zealand and overseas to Bali, Fiji and Australia for corporate and private events. - more.... |
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Latin
American quartet - the sounds of Brazil |
repertoire
covers a broad range of styles, from Jazz to Brazilian Bossa Nova,
the percussive excitement of Salsa combined with tasty arrangements
of favourite jazz and lounge standards, as well as fresh new original
music. -more....
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9
piece Motown funk tribute band |
Inspired
by the Funk Brothers and taking 'Standing in the Shadows of Motown'
as our Holy Writ Motor City Family Funk strive to perform material
from the heyday of the Soul/Funk era just like it was originally
performed in the Snakepit at Hitsville USA. - more....
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vocal
and keys duo |
easy
listening cruisy covers to create a relaxed atmosphere for your
event. Great for a home party. If dance music is required later
in the evening bass and drums can be added as an extra option. -more....
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Blues
Brothers tribute showband |
performed
by Top NZ Band The Lazyboyz, along with accomplished backing musicians,
this is a full show with all the moves, songs, lines and gimmicks
from the movie,
you will not be disappointed. - more... |
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| Pat for President | acoustic style covers duo | from corporate and wedding entertainment to rowdy saturday nights in Auckland's Britomart, they have it covered. Pat for President play a wide variety of music from the 60s to current chart music, from the Monkeys to Gotye and everything in between.- more...
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covers
dance duo |
Their
repertoire is endless, from the hits of the Big Band era and through
the decades to the very latest chart releases; you can rest assured
that you would hear a bit of everything in an authentic, classy
and energetic way. In addition, (since they originally hail from
Scotland) a small ceilidh set can be accommodated if required.
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| Prima Swing Riot | 7 piece swing band plus pop covers | Auckland's pre-eminent swing band PSR can set a swing theme for your prestige ball or dance. And the really great thing is - once the theme has been set, then the band can move in to the more modern dance music including rock and roll, disco and modern pop hits-more... |
Specialist
Corporate event, recent popular, covers band |
their
sassy costumes and enthusiasm for performing puts them in a class
of their own.
Pulse will work with you to tailor their performance to suit your occasion. Covering songs from the 60's through to the latest chart hits there is sure to be something for everyone.-more... |
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| PurrZazZ | 3 piece all girl swing band | a
unique journey, from the glamorous and unforgettable musical period
of the 30s, 40s and 50s with hits such as Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,
Chatanooga Choo Choo, Jeepers Creepers, to our dazzling new interpretations
of well loved and contemporary kiwi classics, including songs from
the likes of Tiki Taane, Gin Wigmore, Margaret Urlich- more....
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| Ready2roll | 2 piece covers band | KIM (When The Cats Away) Willoughby and PETER (PG & The Hot Tips) Grattan present their international music duo-more....
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a
20 piece big band plus vocalists |
a
huge repertoire of big band hits ranging from early swing music
to some of the latest rock tunes using arrangements from all over
the world.
This is a wonderful option for a ball or dance. There is nothing quite like a big band to dance to. -more.... |
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duo
features Derryn Trainer winner "Stars in Their Eyes" |
Retroactive
features Deryn Trainer winner of TVNZ's Stars in Their Eyes"
2008 performing as Billy Joel.
Positively a Rock 'n' Roll Rollercoaster ride of hits from six decades. With music from the smokey heydays of Jazz to the punchy dance beats of today…Duke Ellington to Robbie Williams…Billy Holliday to Anastasia - more.... |
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Debbie
Harwood and Shane Cortese |
Shane
Cortese (Outrageous Fortune, Shortland Street, Dancing with the
Stars) then rocks it up with his Class of’58 rock ‘n’
roll spectacular.
AFTER sell-out performances and standing ovations, television personality Shane Cortese is set to have audiences jumping in their seats to the “stonking” sounds of his rock ‘n roll show. -more... |
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| Rhythm Express | 4 piece covers band | an
extensive repertoire of classic and modern rock, blues, soul, pop,
disco and kiwi hits. Rhythm Future run as a 5 person team with a four
piece line-up on stage plus sound and lighting technician and have
a very professional look and high class performances-more.....
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5,
7 or 12 piece dance band, covers and swing |
performing
at everything from the opening of the Skycity Convention Centre,
BNZ Bank Ball, The Matamata A&P Show, Summer Swing – Masterton,
Church Road Jazz – Napier, the Flight Centre Awards, The House
of the Year Awards, - more....
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rock
and roll covers 50's to 90's |
The
Motivation is a 4 piece band performing rock and roll hits form
50's to the 90's. They perform regularly at rock and roll clubs,
hotels and service clubs in Auckland area.
This is a great party down band. - more.. |
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Tribute
to Carlos Santana |
A
tribute to Carlos Santana’s Latin-Blues-Rock legendary band.
Classic and contemporary musical pieces delightfully performed live
on stage.
Carlos Santana’s classic rock band has been delivering a transcendental Afro-Latin-Blues-Rock fusion.-more... |
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rock
and roll band |
The
dishy former Shortland Street is set to unleash his explosive singing
talent on New Zealand – one that will have you rockin’
and rollin’ to the magic of Elvis, Buddy Holly, Del Shannon,
Eddie Cochrane, Chuck Berry, Ricky Nelson and Gene Vincent. - more...
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3
to 6 piece British American Dixieland and swing |
The
Society Jazzmen are not just musicians, they are also entertainers,
and they guarantee to get any audience tapping their feet and involved
in the show. -more...
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| Soul Pit Orchestra | Soul band | Two
soulful vocals, funky keyboards, groovy rhythms and a sax that sounds
like it dropped straight out of an episode of “Soul Train”,
these guys are the real deal. If you’ve been looking for a live
act to make your event or party go with a bang – you’ve
found them-more....
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5
piece live covers band |
mainly
covers 50’s, 60’s and 70’s Rock ‘n’
Roll and “Pop” (Beatles, Stones, Elvis, Cliff Richard
etc) they also do a wide range of other songs ranging from jazz
standards (Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble) to 80’s / 90’s
rock (Kiss, David Bowie) and a fair amount of good ol country music.
State of mind’s target audience is 35 / 40+.-more... |
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one
of N.Z.'s greatest singers -duo, or 5 and 7 piece |
Starting
her career at the age of 14, she was the blonde member of the vocal
duo "THE CHICKS" and appeared as a regular performer on
the hugely popular T.V. show "C'MON". Suzanne went solo in 1969 resident on the T.V. show "The
Happen Inn Show". She was voted N.Z.
entertainer of the year in
1970. She then headed for London working both as a session vocalist
and live performer with names like Neil
Sedaka, Lulu, Leo Sayer, Cleo Lane and Cat Stevens. - more...
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covers
trio or quartet performing popular hits |
The
band comprises of 3 very experienced vocalists, featuring 3 part
harmonies. 'Live' acoustic,electric & bass guitars, and backing
tracks recorded in a professional recording studio. They deliver
their performances with unreal energy and accuracy whilst still
retaining the fun of it all. - more....
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5
piece covers band |
With
a slick, professional and experienced approach to live entertainment,
Tantrum's repertoire of 130+ songs caters for all types of music
audiences. Whether your preference is popular music, rock, the classics,
top 40, disco, funk or dance, Tantrum will entertain you - more....
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| Trevor V Stevens and the Beasts | 4 piece country rock band | rock their way across a broad country spectrum from Johnny Cash and the Eagles in the 60`s and 70`s, all the way through to today`s hottest country acts. - more.... |
2,
3 or 4 piece funk rock covers band |
songs
by Ben Harper, U2, Crowded House, Kings of Leon, Lenny Kravitz,
Prince, Ray Charles, Tom Petty, The Beatles, The Police, The Commitments,
The Black Crowes, Jimi Hendrix and many more - more....
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6
piece jump swing band |
The
Alibis' sound has been influenced by swing and jump blues combos
from the 1950s rhythm and blues era and the neo-swing revival of
the late 1990s.-more...
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5
piece covers band |
their
set is culled from the repertoires of many of the iconic acts of
the “mod” era such as The Small Faces, The Kinks, The
Who, Lulu, The Amen Corner, Dusty Springfield etc. The Con-Rays
will transport you back to “Ready Steady Go” live from
the BBC circa 1966 with a show that will make baby-boomers think
they were still there and generation X+Y’ers WISH they were-more....
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3
piece covers dance band top 40 from 50's to 80's |
Some
of the artists thay cover are Neil Diamond, Elvis, John Fogerty,
Bee Gees, Pink Floyd, ACDC, Fleetwood Mac, Rolling Stones, Beatles,
Van Morrison, Stealers Wheel, The Police, Dire Straits, Queen, Chuck
Berry, Billy Idol, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Bryan Adams, The Eagles
- more....
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| The Dedwoods | soul blues funk band | led by talented vocalist, Jessie Cassin. Their engaging live set is comprised of funk, soul and blues classics.-more....
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6
piece covers rock band |
a
6 piece band of experienced musicians comprising of vocals,drums,guitars
and sax. They only play the kind of hits that will get your party
started, ranging from the 60's to today (see below for a full playlist).
The size of the band allows them to replicate almost exactly the
sounds of the songs that they are playing, and they don't rely on
the use of computer generated sound.-more...
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3 piece covers band |
the Front Room band
can play background at the start of the night through to full
on dancing mode, or simply hit the ground running full throttle
with up to 5 hours material/playing time. - more....
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| The Jandel Brothers | 80's rock pop covers | From Inxs to Mi Sex...from The Mockers to the Hoodoo Gurus, from Duran Duran to Tears For Fears, The Jandal brothers are the perfect choice for your next function asthey present simply the best 80’s rock- more....
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5
piece live covers band includes members of "Kick" |
Auckland's’
hottest new entertainment force, providing a huge range of covers
music that would keep any audience dancing and entertained. From
contemporary pop, rock, disco, dance and funk for a party night
through to soft jazz for dinner music, the repertoire is broad and
versatile. With one female and four male vocalists The Kingpins
can play music to suit any event, formal or casual, -more...
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female
covers dance duo |
"The
Party Dolls" is the jolt of energy you're looking for to bring
your event to life!
Making waves with their show-stopping performances as Amy Winehouse and Melissa Etheridge on TVNZ's "Stars In Their Eyes", Tami and Vanessa are taking the entertainment industry by storm! - more.... |
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covers
duo |
The
Right Stuff perform a wide variety of predominantly 60’s 70’s
and 80’s hits.
An eclectic mix of all those special years makes for an exciting and unique sounding duo, which is what they are - more.... |
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| The Semitones | 5 piece covers band | Passionate, entertaining, invigorating and full of good old fashioned boogie, The Semitones guarantee that your dance-floor will be jammin’ and the songs will be getting sung long after the party is over- more....
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Kiwi
icon rocker 3 and 5 piece |
King
of the Rockers.
Renowned for delivering the goods every night. Tom's shows are a balance between musical pyrotechnics, great singing, and eye catching visuals. In other words total entertainment. - more.... |
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all
the hits - very popular 4 piece covers band |
With
two of NZ's top female singers out front, Zara and Charlie formerly
from award winning NZ band Deep Obsession, Tongue & Groove perform
a wide range of songs to satisfy all age groups, and play only well
known songs that everyone loves, ranging from the latest dance hits
to the well known classics of the 70's, 80's & 90's, all songs
that will get your guests dancing - more...
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5
piece covers dance band |
Whether
your preference is popular music, rock, classics, top 40, dance,
Traction will have you entertained and provide the perfect live
music experience. The huge range of songs and artists covered include:
Robbie Williams, Crowded House, U2, James Brown, Foo Fighters, The
Beatles, Bon Jovi, Van Morrison, INXS - more...
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Celtic
(Irish or Scottish) Dance calling a specialty |
raunchy
sing along songs both traditional and contemporary, soft ballads,
lively jigs, reels, polkas and hornpipes. The style ranges from
Dubliners to Pogues, Chieftains to Van Morrison, Corries to Proclaimers,
Mary Black to Fureys to Waterboys, originals- more...
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5
piece covers band |
from
classic pop hits to current Top-40 songs. Their music style covers
everything from soul to rock, plus they are very good at reading
the crowd.
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Gypsy
rumba, samba, bolero, bossa nova and up-tempo Gyspy’Latin
jazz |
repertoire
includes classic rhythmic treats composed or made famous by: The
Gipsy Kings, Joao Gilberto, Antonio Carlos Jobim, John McLauchlin,
Paco de Lucia, Al Di Meola, Sergio Mendes, Carlos Santana and the
Buena Vista Social Club. -more....
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3
or 4 piece - 70's to Today |
The
ability to offer the band in a varying range of sizes has made it
possible for them to cater to most budgets, physical constraints
of venues and client needs while use of state of the art equipment
provides a big band sound but is compact and volume is controllable.
A diverse range of material from the 70's to todays pop, dance and
latin music - more....
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| please also check out these separate catagories: COVERS BANDS | BLUES BANDS | COUNTRY ROCK BANDS | LATIN BANDS |
pop rock covers 60s onwards |
plays mostly covers – Country, Rock n roll and favourites from the sixties onwards, Elvis, Elton John, Eddie Rabbit, Eric Clapton, Fleetwood Mac, Hollies, Roy Orbison, The Eagles, The Beatles, Little River Band to name a few - more....
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| Ray Woolf Band | swing & rock 'n roll | Ray is a class entertainer, an ideal special featured guest at a corporate event, ball or conference where the highest standard is required. He is best used as a show but is happy if guests wish to dance to his mix of swing and rock and roll music - more..
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covers 4 piece |
The band’s musical style is rock, reggae, top 40 along with all your favourite hits.
The band can break down to a duo if required - more.... |
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| The Outlaws | Country Rock band | are undoubtedly among the cream of New Zealands Country-Rock acts today, with a fine pedigree of musicians involved throughout the last 20 years of the N.Z. Country music scene. - more
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2 or 3 piece acoustic covers rock band |
can make a set list from their extensive repertoire especially for your wedding, corporate/community event, party or bar/restaurant, and are happy to learn requested songs. As a trio, they have a driving, danceable sound - more...
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| please also check out these separate catagories: COVERS BANDS | BLUES BANDS | COUNTRY ROCK BANDS | LATIN BANDS |
acoustic
style covers of last 40 years |
Jafa
are an established UK Acoustic Duo now available for bookings
in New Zealand.
Playing contemporary covers and classics from the last 4 decades, Jafa will provide fun, professional entertainment for any function. Jafa will have any audience rocking to the small hours!!! -more... |
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2
piece acoustic style covers band |
an acoustic experience, a duo which can turn out ambient sounds or foot stomping Rock, Blues, Country and Folk. Wilde and Rich is a duo that can play country pubs to uptown cafes with a carefully crafted repertoire including music to suit every occasion. An acoustic duo -more... |
| please also check out these separate catagories: COVERS BANDS | BLUES BANDS | COUNTRY ROCK BANDS | LATIN BANDS |
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