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Bakelite Dance
Band 1920's and 1930's jazz band
Band 1920's and 1930's jazz band
A specialist band offering swing jazz music from the 1920's and 1930's. Ideal for 1920's, mafia/mobster, Prohibition, Chicago, Hollywood or Charleston era theme parties, or simply as a classic jazz ensemble for the opening of cocktail parties, wedding receptions, top class private or corporate functions and events.
The Bakelite Dance Band are great fun for cocktail parties, casino evenings, wedding receptions and private parties.
Based Sydney, New South Wales (NSW) Australia
Available locally and internationally.
The Bakelite Dance Band are great fun for cocktail parties, casino evenings, wedding receptions and private parties.
Based Sydney, New South Wales (NSW) Australia
Available locally and internationally.
For bookings contact:
Talent On Line by email or phone Samantha on
+61 2 8006 4507
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
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.
"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 RSL
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.
Sample Repertoire List
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Ain't Misbehavin' Ain't She Sweet? All Of Me And The Angels Sing As Time Goes By Back In Your Own Backyard Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen Blue Moon Blue Skies Brother Can You Spare A Dime? Carolina Moon Charleston Did You Ever See A Dream Walking? Dinah Don't Fence Me In Georgia Guilty Honey Hush Honeysuckle Rose Honky Tonk Train Blues How Deep Is The Ocean? I Can't Give You Anything But Love I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plans I Only Have Eyes For You |
I Surrender Dear I'll Get By I'm Coming Virginia I'm Gonna Sit Right Down & Write Myself A Letter I'm Through With Love Indiana It Had To Be You It's Only A Paper Moon I've Got The World On A String Jeepers Creepers Just A Gigolo Just One More Chance La Cumparsita Learn To Croon Louise Love Is Just Around The Corner Love Me Or Leave Me Makin' Whoopee Mammy Mississippi Mud Moon Song More Than You Know Muddy Water My Baby Just Cares For Me My Blue Heaven Night & Day Over the Rainbow On The Sunny Side Of The Street |
Pink Elephants Polkadots & Moonbeams Rainbow Round My Shoulder St Louis Blues Shuffle off to Buffalo Singin' in the Rain Small Hotel South Of The Border Sweet & Lovely Sweet Georgia Brown Sweet Sue T'aint Nobody's Bizness If I Do The Old Music Master The Very Thought Of You The Way You Look Tonight These Foolish Things Time On My Hands Tip Toe Through The Tulips Two Sleepy People Us On A Bus When The Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob Bobbing Along Where Or When Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams You're Driving Me Crazy We also have 100s of Instrumentals... |
For bookings contact:
Talent On Line by email or phone Samantha on
+61 2 8006 4507