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Live Bands
Whatever the occassion - we have the live act for you. From solo artists to big American swing bands we, at Backstage Promotions can provide you with a vast choice of the best
acts on the circuit.
For Pubs, Clubs and Fund Raisers we have a choice of top cover bands to suit all budgets and
venues. Our list of Tribute Acts is current and competitively priced. PackagesWhy not let us theme a whole evening for you with our Tribute
Bands and personality DJ’s? Backstage Promotions stage regular weekly band nights at a number of venues, so if you have
a venue that needs filling - give us a call.
For Weddings, Parties and Celebrations we can offer you a diverse
range of artists including Soloists , String Quartets, Lounge Pianists, Duos, Magicians and that very special band to make
your event a success and a night to remember.
Theme Nights
How about a ‘Mamma Mia’
night with an Abba band - or Maybe a ‘We Will Rock You’night with a Queen Tribute? We can stagethe whole evening
which includes band, DJ’s and film projection. Our competitive prices may surprise you - so give us a call to find
out more.
Rock Nights
If you are a venue looking to stage regular Rock - Indie Nights then we can help.Our ever growing stable of both cover bands and up and coming original bands will give you plenty to choose from.
We can also help with promotion for your event as well as P.A. and lighting hire.
Equipment Hire
Short of a P.A. system or stage lighting?
We can hire you all the equipment you will need for your live entertainment. This WeekFind out which bands are playing for us this week at our two resident
venues. Drummonds (Friday)Keystones (Saturday)
STONE FARM
Stone Farm are a powerhouse three piece band from Hereford.
Fronted by the brilliant Neil Ivison, the band race through a set of rock covers from the sixties to present.
From
The Kinks to the Kings Of Leon, the band's set is full of classic rock/soul anthems....played superbly.
BLIND LEMON
Blind Lemon are an accomplished, six-piece band renowned for their live performances that
are guaranteed to get your party started. Formed in the early 90s in Worcestershire, the group have become well-known not
only for their unique reworking of soul and R ’n’ B classics but also legendary New Wave, Ska, Pop and Rock hits.
SUGAR MAMA
Without doubt Sugar Mama are the most exciting bands that
we have seen in years! A powerhouse three piece consisting of young teenage Birmingham Uni students with a passion and skill
for their trade.
Playing psychedelic blues rock in a style rarely seen since the 60's, the band call upon classics
from Hendrix, The Beatles, The Who, The Kinks up to The Kings Of Leon.
This band are definitely worth checking
out if you love live music. They are simply.....the best.
THE FELIX LEITER BAND
If its a party you're after - then this is the band for
you!
The truly brilliant Felix Leiter band power their way through a dance floor filling set of Funk, Soul and
a splash of Rock for good measure. At the helm is the remarkably gifted Steve Farmer - a Drummonds Legend!
This
band are one of the best you will see - but don't just take our word for it - come check 'em out.
FESTIVALS EXPERIENCE
The guys in this band are veterans of the great summer festivals
scene and can recreate those same sights, sounds (and occasionally odours) in a venue near you. They cover all the great
bands that have performed at the big summer festivals over almost 20 years or so. This ranges from James, Happy Mondays &
Stone Roses, through the Brit Pop of Oasis, Blur, Pulp etc, and later on Travis and Coldplay; then bang up to date with Snow
Patrol, Franz Ferdinand, Kaiser Chiefs and Killers etc. resulting in a set full of hits, albeit with a theme and a feel good
factor.
THE COLLECTIVE SOUL BAND
If you love good music, if you love to get up and dance, then
you'll love The Collective Soul Band.
Formed in 2001, The Collective have been spreading their unique soul
sound around the Midlands ever since, performing at weddings, parties, bars and clubs to audiences from all walks of life.
Delivering a timeless mix of soul, Motown, funk and disco and with over five years experience, including performances
alongside such luminaries as The Drifters, The Collective Soul Band have earned themselves a reputation as fresh, exciting
and unforgettable.
TEXAN PEACOCKS
Texan Peacocks are an exciting rock and roll party cover band
with an awesome set of classic songs from the 60's and 70's through to modern day.
The set has been carefully crafted to appeal to audiences of
all age groups with tracks borrowed from The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Police, Blondie, The Killers, Franz Ferdinand,
Kaiser Chiefs, The Smiths, The Jam, Feeder and much much more.
All members of the band are experienced musicians
who have a long history playing together that dates back to teenage years in the 1980's. The 5-piece party band features
guitar, bass, drums, percussion and lead & harmony vocals.
A.K.A.
Hard hitting Rock classics performed with style and passion.
A.K.A. are quite simply the best Rock covers band in the area.
The band play a well structured set of classic Rock
that will please just about everybody. A hard working and very popular band.
THE BADGERS
A three piece band with three
lead singers! Fronted by the ever popular Jules Benjamin, The Badgers are veterans of the midlands circuit. Consisting of
three former members of The Beatless, the band are in huge demand at pub, clubs and private parties.
With covers
spanning the decades The Badgers always put on a brilliant live show.
SOULED OUT 2 FUNK
Souled Out 2 Funk are purveyors of some of the finest top quality musical
entertainment in the West Midlands and beyond!
Renowned as one of the hardest working soul revue bands, Souled
Out 2 Funk are guaranteed to entertain, keep you dancing and leave you wanting more!
THE COMMANDMENTS
Since their first gig in March 1994, The Commandments have
evolved into one of the best live touring soul bands around, and have since become respected throughout the industry as one
of the busiest and most sought after acts to come out of the midlands.
They pay tribute to the great legends and
the stars of the Motown and northern soul era, and by adding in some funky disco and instrumental classics they will cater
for all ages and are guaranteed to have the audience shouting for more.
Their nine piece line up consists of kicking
drums and groovy base to provide the funky foundations, the mighty sound of horns and smooth sax for that true Stax tradition
and the uncompromising driving rhythm of the guitar and keys. Two highly energetic female singers with glamour and sophistication
provide those sweet gospel harmonies. The soul mans powerful gritty lead vocals get the party going and the crowd on their
feet!
MOTHER POPCORN
Mother Popcorn are a three piece band made up of experienced,
pro musicians playing rock, pop and funk covers from the 60s to the present day. The focus of the band is to bring to an audience
a wide range of quality, well known songs, whilst avoiding the cliche standard numbers that many other bands cover. Although
only a three piece, Mother Popcorn deliver a powerful, tight and high energy sound which is rarely matched by other bigger
bands!
Mother Popcorns set
is always changing to incorporate the best of modern music as it emerges. A typical set would include covers from contemporary
bands such as The Strokes, Kings of Leon, Stereophonics, The Kooks, Jet, The Fratellis, Oasis, Snow Patrol, Radiohead, Chili
Peppers, Green Day, The Hives, White Stripes etc.
Many years of experience have taught the group that audiences
of any age also have a huge appreciation of great songs from the 60s onwards and the band agree! Mother Popcorn therefore
include well known but less covered versions of bands like The Beatles, Kinks, Faces, Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Wild Cherry,
Cameo, The Clash etc.
THE RON JEREMY BAND
Bromsgrove's finest, the Ron Jeremy Band are rapidly becoming
one of the most popular bands on the midlands circuit. Their re-workings of Rock/Indie Classics have audiences dancing all
night.
Although they take their music very seriously, the band never forget exactly why they are up there on stage
- to entertain.
Always expect the unexpected with this band!
THE MAGOOS
Formerly known as Medford, The Magoos remain leaders of the
Premiership of Worcester bands. Always crowd pleasers, the band perform a set of classic Rock/Indie anthems with passion and
energy.
The Magoos have a huge following in the city so it's worthwhile getting to us early to guarantee entry.
Expect to party!