For one night only, a two band swing and rock n roll extravaganza.
The Jive Aces
Having become the first ever band to reach the semi finals of Britain’s Got Talent following up with a performance for Her Majesty The Queen as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations, The Jive Aces have truly established themselves as the UK’s top Jive & Swing band.
The band are renowned for their hot, swinging music and high-energy stage show playing songs made famous by such greats as Bobby Darin, Louis Prima and Sammy Davis Jnr as well as a selection of superb originals.
After the viral online success of their music video for “Bring Me Sunshine” which has clocked up millions of views and seven film festival awards they decided to dedicate the whole of their new album to making people happy. “Spread A Little Happiness“ was recorded in Hollywood, California and features many classic feel good songs as well as several originals guaranteed to bring a smile.
The Jive Aces have brought the house down at thousands of festivals, theatres, and dance halls throughout the UK, Europe, the USA and beyond, also making hundreds of TV and radio appearances world-wide.
The yellow-suited sextet have worked with such people as Van Morrison, John Travolta, Isaac Hayes, Lisa Marie Presley and many others in their career so far.
Bamboozle
Known for their world class musicianship and high energy performances, Bamboozle seamlessly combine the vibe of the swinging 1950’s with the sounds of today, in a way that mesmerises both retro loving and modern audiences.
The band combines internationally renowned singer/guitarist/songwriter Jim Knowler (The Keytones, Gotz Alsmann), injecting his exciting and instantly recognisable guitar riffs, with new face on the scene, singer/bassist/songwriter Serena Sykes, lighting up the stage with her dynamic performances, electric vocal and daring double bass stunts, backed by the slick, thrumming grooves of drummer/vocalist Les Curtis (Imelda May, Darrell Higham, Wanda Jackson).
DJ Voodoo Doll
AKA Claire Austin is the driving force behind the London Swing Cats and has had an extended career as dancer, teacher, performer, choreographer and promoter in the capital.
Claire is a former UK Lindy Hop Champion and has been teaching dance in London, across the UK and internationally, for over 25 years. She has performed & choreographed in films and the West End Theatre. She has danced on television many times including with major artists such as CeeLo Green, Wanda Jackson, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and The Cherry Poppin’ Daddies.
