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Roaming Band (Classic Drifters)

The Classic Drifters are an exceptional roaming band renowned for their vibrant renditions of swing, pop, and soul classics. Their energetic performances take place amidst your event, creating an atmosphere of excitement and joy. This lively act is a perfect choice for various occasions such as drinks receptions, award ceremonies, private parties, sporting events, and more. Moreover, they are particularly well-suited for outdoor events and venues with restrictions on amplified instruments, as they can perform entirely acoustically.

Comprised of a team of skilled musicians, The Classic Drifters have an impressive track record, having entertained audiences at esteemed events like the Cheltenham Festival, Royal Ascot, and The London Jazz Festival, as well as numerous private functions. Their corporate clientele includes renowned companies such as Lindt, Ferrari, BMW, AXA, Next, the BBC, and Bentley.

With a diverse and extensive repertoire, the band covers a wide range of musical styles, from jazzy swing classics to popular hits from the 1950s, 1960s, soulful grooves, and even contemporary chart-toppers. Led by a female vocalist, the band offers flexible line-up options, ranging from a 3-piece ensemble to a 7-piece ensemble, accommodating different event requirements.

While the band is capable of performing entirely acoustically, for optimal sound quality, it is recommended that the vocalist uses a battery-powered amplifier, which the band provides at no additional cost. This suggestion is especially important when booking the 5-piece band or larger. Alternatively, The Classic Drifters can also deliver a fully-amplified set from a fixed location. Additionally, they can perform with wireless microphones and a distributed PA system, enabling them to roam throughout your venue while being amplified, ensuring that everyone in the audience can enjoy the performance.

The Classic Drifters' spirited and engaging performance creates an interactive experience that is bound to uplift and delight your guests, leaving them in high spirits.

Line-up Options

  • Trio (standard): female vocals, saxophone, acoustic guitar
  • Quartet: as above plus upright bass
  • Quintet: as above plus trumpet
  • 6-piece: as above pluspercussion
  • 7-piece: as above plus male vocals

Amplification Options
The Classic Drifters offer a number of performance options:

  1. Completely acoustic performance (no microphones or amps, musicians roam around the venue)
  2. Basic amplification (battery powered amp for vocalist only, musicians roam around the venue)
  3. Full amplification (whole band is amplified with wired mics, and performs in a fixed location)
  4. Wireless amplification with distributed PA system (whole band amplified with wireless mics, enabling musicians to roam)


STANDARD LENGTH OF PERFORMANCE
3 x 45 minutes sets

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What our clients say

Many thanks for your great professional service, the guys on the night were fabulous, engaging and friendly, arrived, set up and ready to go in good time, provided great photos and were a great success!

Link for photos sent through quickly, the changes I requested were made speedily and I would definitely use your services again for any future requirements and recommend you to anyone else.

RKH Specialty

I just wanted to contact you to thank you for the people you sent to us, they were really good and provided the anticipated wow factor to our party.  Your ladies were good fun, great entertainment and happy to get involved in events and help out.  They really got our event off to a good start.  Please send them our thanks and appreciation for providing such marvellous entertainment.

Tekhnicon

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Institute and Faculty of Actuaries

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The Economist Group

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Carbon Black

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