Have you ever been to see a band from the 1970’s and turned up to find out the only remaining original member was the drummer, singer or bass player?
Well try booking Matchbox….not only will you hear a string of hits, including top 10 songs such as When You Ask About Love, Midnight Dynamos and their million selling classic, Rockabilly Rebel, but you will also find the exact line up that originally made all those records. If this is not unique, it is very rare indeed.
Featuring the ultra-talented Cotton Brothers, The Jets have been thrilling audiences since 1980. With hit records around the world such as, “Love Makes the World go round”, “Yes, tonight Josephine” and “Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree”, they have appeared on hundreds of TV shows and featuring in national BBC & ITV dramas and performed alongside acts like Cliff Richard, Shakin’ Stevens and Meatloaf.
With over 2000 live shows to their credit, The Jets never fail to deliver a sensational show.
BASED:- Northants
Just the name, Rebel Dean, conjours up an image of some ‘50’s Rock “n” Roll idol leaning moodily over a microphone, lip curled, legs astride, with a thousand screaming fans at his feet. When you see Rebel Dean on stage, that description just about sums it up. He is a truly versatile, an all-round entertainer who’s an actor, singer, songwriter and musician.
He has always been passionate about taking this genre of music to the masses and performs a solo show – featuring songs from the legends of Rock “n” Roll. He is also available in a show with the Star Cats band and as an award-winning tribute to Shakin’ Stevens and is performing in a theatre show celebrating this great British act.
BASED:- Bristol
An award-winning, 5-piece band, formed in 2015 and fronted by Rebel Dean. They perform original music as well as the classics. Performing at festivals, weekenders and clubs to name a few.
They will provide a show with a mix of original rockin’ anthems and great Rock “n” Roll classics, inspired by the legends of the ‘50’s.
BASED:- Bristol
His Rock “n” Roll show is a high energy, fun-filled, bopping and jiving show. If strolling is not your thing,there’s plenty of chances to sing along with these well-known song choices.
However, if you want to dust off the drapes or even the denim, then come and join as Simon shakes, rattles and rolls this ‘ole house away.
Simon is also available as a Shakin’ Stevens tribute.
BASED:- West Midlands
A popular rockabilly singer and guitarist, who has been doing a residency at a 50’s Rock“n” Roll bar in London and has also played festivals recently.
She performs both covers and original music aimed at getting her audience up and dancing and admires Wanda Jackson, Peggy-Lee, Sparkle Moore and other female pioneers of the 1950’s.
She now has a lead guitarist and a stand-up bassist, who can join her for gigs.
BASED:- London
A wealth of experience performing in live bands, Pagan ensures that this sound is re-created in his high-quality solo show. He will give you a high energy show bringing you Rock “n” Roll, Rockabilly and Doo Wop from the 50’s to the present day.
He has supported the likes of Little Richard, The Comets and The Jets to name just a few. You will hear hits from artists like Elvis, Buddy Holly, Eddie Cochran, Bill Haley from the 50’s and bringing you a bit more up to date bands like The Jets, Stray Cats, Matchbox & Shakin’ Stevens.
BASED:- Lincs
He has a wealth of experience and knowledge of Rock “n” Roll gained from many years singing and playing lead and steel guitar in bands. In his solo show “Rusti’s Rock “n” Roll Roundup, he performs 50’s favourites that we all know and love, that will have you either tapping your toes or up on your feet a-rockin’ the dance floor.
Rusti is also currently running a Rockabilly/Rock “n” Roll band, Rusti Steel and the Star Tones, who are available through Big Beat Entertainment.
BASED:- Northants
A high-octane, wild Rockabilly 3-piece band that cover songs by The Stray Cats as well as 50’s rockers like Eddie Cochran, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and Elvis.
They will also apply their own unique rockabilly sound to T-Rex, The Rolling Stones, Billy Idol and others.
Based: Herts