The Swinging Bass Band is playing at the National Trust’s Upton House & Gardens Summertime Jazz Night on Saturday 29th July 2017 from 7.00-9.00pm. Lots of music composed in the 1920′s and with the 5-piece band and you can join a short jazz taster dance class too.
Enjoy an evening of jazz music in the open air. Bring a picnic, treat yourself to a drink from the bar and relax on the grass on a lovely summer evening.
Book your ticket now!
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/upton-house-and-gardens
Yes, a great summer of live swing music!
Here are the summer dates for the The Swinging Bass Band & Trio – will be good to see you!
Saturday & Sunday 20 & 21st May. UPTON HOUSE, BANBURY. 1920′s theme. Public event.
Friday 21st July. PACKWOOD HOUSE, SOLIHULL. National Trust reception.
Sunday 23rd July. BLETCHLEY PARK, MILTON KEYNES. Pimms in the Park: The Fabulous Fifties. 12.00-4.00pm. Public event.
Saturday 29th July. UPTON HOUSE BANBURY. Jazz Night 7.00-9.00pm. Public event.
Thursday 10th August. LACOCK ABBEY, LACOCK, WILTSHIRE. Private reception.
Friday 11th August. LACOCK ABBEY, LACOCK, WILTSHIRE. Village event. 6.00-8.00pm
Sunday 20th August. BRINTON PARK, KIDDERMINSTER. Sunday afternoon: Music in the Park. 2.00-4.00pm. Public event.
The Swinging Bass Trio is to play at the National Trust’s Packwood House, near Solihull, in late July for a social evening and to thank their volunteers for their time and contributions. The trio, saxophone, keyboard & double bass, will play background music which will be tuneful, allow the guests to chat and add to the evening.
The Swinging Bass Quartet has played at the Mill Arts Centre, Banbury, for a 30th Wedding Anniversary. It was a fantastic event, the room was decorated, the guests were well fed and ready to party.
We played background music while the chatted and enjoyed the buffet, then the band stepped up a gear and the guest came onto the floor and we saw some fantastic dancing!
It’s great that The Swinging Bass Band will be back again at Ansty Hall, Warwickshire, and so close to Coventry, to play for a wedding.
Featuring the some of the best Rat Pack, swing music, jazz and pop covers. On hand will be our vocalist Roy Forbes to work his magic and some of the best musicians from across the Midlands.
Looking forward to a great wedding reception!
The Swinging Bass Quartet is to play background music at an event hosted by De Montfort University, Leicester. We always play – so as not to disturb the conversation – some of the great melodic numbers written by Gershwin, Cole Porter, Duke Ellington – and many more!
The band has now played at about 400 social occasions, corporate gatherings, themed events & high-end weddings.
You can see the band live last summer at a recreated War Wedding Weekend at:
The Swinging Bass Quartet, (sax, keyboard, double bass & drums) has been invited to play for a 30th Wedding Anniversary at The Mill Arts Centre in Banbury, Oxfordshire in April.
An excellent venue. The sort of place which we love to play in. Quiet music, adding to the mood, and without disturbing the conversation – that’s our thing!
https://www.themillartscentre.co.uk/
The Swinging Bass Trio, (sax, keyboard & double bass) will be playing for a 30th Wedding Anniversary at Naomi’s Cafe Bar in April.
An excellent intimate venue. The sort of place which we love to play in. Intimate music, adding to the mood, and without disturbing the conversation – that’s our thing!
www.TheSwingingBass.co.uk
http://naomicafebar.com/
The Swinging Bass Band will be playing at a public event on 24th January 2017 at Regent Jazz.
Most of the events that the band plays at are private ones – corporate events, weddings, private parties etc, so this is a rare opportunity to see the band.
Will be great to see you!
At Regent Sports & Social Club, 102 Regent Road, Leicester, LE1 7DA.
Email for more details: info@TheSwingingBass.co.uk
We have been featured on the Upton House and Gardens Advent Calendar. Looking forward to returning in 2017!!
“On Day 11 of the Upton Advent Calendar we say thank you to all the musicians who have entertained our visitors this year. There will be more music to come in 2017! #AdventCalendar”
Copyright: National Trust/Sharon Rodriguez
The Swinging Bass Band is very shortly to play at an afternoon wedding reception at North Marston Village Hall, Buckinghamshire. We will be playing outside on the lawn while the guests have photographs taken, mingle and have drinks. We will be playing our mix of Jazz, Sinatra, and Glenn Miller all in the style of the great swing bands.
It will be a fantastic late summer wedding!
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The Swinging Bass Band is to play at the Queen’s 90th Birthday Garden Party in Jubilee Square, St Nicholas Circle, Leicester, on Sunday 12th June, between 2.00 & 3.00pm.
The cake will be cut by Lady Gretton, Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire and Sir Peter Soulsby, Mayor of Leicester.
After playing Happy Birthday we will play a mix of Sinatra, Rat Pack and jazz.
Hope to see you there!
Hosted by Leicester City and Leicestershire County Councils.
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The Swinging Bass Band is to play at the Queens 90th Birthday Garden Party in Jubilee Square, Leicester. The band will take the stage at 2.00pm and play a great mix of popular Sinatra, Rat Pack, Michael Bublé songs and, of course, Happy Birthday, all until 3.00 pm. The cake cutting will be at 2.30 pm. The event is organised by Leicester City Council.
Hope to see you there!
http://www.visitleicester.info/things-to-see-and-do/festivals-celebrations/queens-90th-birthday-celebrations/
