Why A Funeral Brass Band Lives For The Moment
Jazz is widely seen as a form of music that’s capable of lighting up a room. In a typical jazz-powered […]
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A Dash Of Whisky With Your Serving Of Jazz?
There are two things in this world that embody the spirit of New Orleans: jazz music and whisky. That’s why […]
Whipping Up Weekly Delight At Windsor Racecourse
And they’re off! Hooves thud along the turf and a troop of thoroughbreds gallop into a heart-stopping final furlong in […]
Silk Street Jazz In Action: Huntsham Court Wedding
Over the years, we’ve gained a bit of name for ourselves as a wedding jazz band in Devon. Silk Street […]
The Ultimate Guide To Jazz Band Hire
Music is subjective, but you’d be hard-pressed to find disputes over the ice-cool quality of jazz. It’s more than a […]
Riverboat cruising to the silky sounds of jazz
If you ask us, Rat got it absolutely spot on when he muttered to Mole: “Believe me, my young friend, […]
Why Not Hire A New Orleans Parade Band For Your Wedding?
Some music is made for crazed nature of wedding receptions. Funk groups can set hips afire, whilst rock acts literally […]
How To Find The Best Local Jazz Bands
There’s nothing quite like a roaring trombone, a clattering run of snare drums, and a click of the fingers on […]
Summer weddings, corporate parties need live music
Everybody is in the grip of the post-Christmas January blues right now. The weather forecasts are full of high winds […]
Flappers: Girls of the Roaring Twenties
The 1920s are often referred to as the Roaring Twenties. You can read more about the era here: Roaring Twenties: How […]
New Orleans: The History of Jazz Funerals
Funeral customs vary widely across the globe. Different religions and different cultures bury their dead according to customs that have […]
Jazz Story: Hot Jazz-Swing-Bebop
Setting the scene – The 1920s The 1920s are seen by many as the seminal decade in the jazz story. […]
Vintage-themed event: How to organise
A vintage-themed event is the perfect excuse for indulging in a good old dose of nostalgia. We’ve always seemed to […]
Great Gatsby Entertainment with The Jazz Spivs
If you’re looking to book authentic Great Gatsby inspired entertainment for your wedding, birthday party or corporate event, take a […]
Giving your brand a boost with jazz
Not only do we get to attend and perform at the greatest parties in town, play with the hottest acts in the country […]
Silk Street Jazz Perform at the Festive Launch of The Christmasaurus, by McFly’s Tom Fletcher
As a professional jazz band for hire, we have the privilege of performing at some fantastic venues for some wonderful […]
The Party Season Has Started at Silk Street Jazz
As we approach Autumn there is a plentiful supply of occasions coming up that warrant a party with a theme. […]
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Okay, so maybe that’s not entirely true however those responsible for the office Christmas party or are in the events […]
Why you should always book a professional
You come home from work and your house is under water. There’s a leak and you have no idea where […]
Food glorious food – Silk Street Jazz at Blenheim Palace
Silk Street Jazz recently had the distinct pleasure of playing at the fantastic Blenheim Palace Food Festival – what a […]
Surprise, surprise! A pop-up Jazz band!
As surprises go, getting proposed to by your boyfriend in glorious sunshine while a pop-up jazz band performs has got […]
Take your love of jazz Beyond The Sea!
Just imagine – the soothing motion of the boat, the gentle tapping of your feet, the cold cocktail in your […]
Live and let die – performing at funerals
Do you remember the scene from James Bond Live and Let Die with the New Orleans jazz band marching in […]
This summer, bring people together with a speakeasy party!
Have you noticed the amount of speakeasy bars popping up around the country recently? If you haven’t you’re moving in […]
Planning tips for a vintage wedding theme
From Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan starring in the hugely popular remake of The Great Gatsby, to Kris Jenner’s recent […]
Silk Street Santas appear on TFI Friday
Well… we were such a big hit last week that by special request, the Silk Street Santas have been asked back to […]
Santa Band to appear on TFI Friday with Chris Evans
TONIGHT and for 1 night only the Silk Street Santas will be Jingling all the way and appearing LIVE on […]
Christmas Jazz at the NEC Festive Gift Fair 2015
It’s that time of year again and we have our bags packed as we are off to the Festive Gift […]
Silk Street Jazz at London to Brighton Veteran Car Run
Last Sunday Silk Street Jazz performed for the London to Brighton vintage and veteran car run. Strictly Come Dancing star […]
Silk Street Jazz: Your Brain On Music
If you are considering hiring a jazz band, it’s worth taking into account the thousands of hours of rehearsal time, […]
Season’s Greetings! 2014 – A Great Year for Silk Street
It’s almost Christmas so it’s time to recap on what a wonderful year we’ve had entertaining at vintage weddings and […]
1920s Prohibition Christmas Party Band
Need a lively band for your 1920s prohibition era Christmas party? Want authentic music while you drink cocktails under the […]
Lisa & James’ New Orleans Jazz wedding
Back in August we helped make James and Lisa’s wedding that extra bit special. They tied the knot at the […]
Hire a Manchester Jazz Band for weddings or events
Looking for a Manchester jazz band? Then you’ve found us! Silk Street Jazz work all over the UK but particularly […]
Vintage Christmas Party Bands for hire!
It’s that time of year again…. if you are planning a vintage Christmas party and need some music, you’ve come […]
Silk Street Flappers – 1920s dancers for your party
Bring instant razzmatazz to any vintage themed event by hiring our very own Silk Street Flappers! Flappers were the original bright […]
NEW 1920s party band: The Jazz Spivs
Attaboy! We’re The Jazz Spivs and we’re a brand new 1920s party band, ready to take your next event by storm! With […]
New Orleans Funeral Jazz Band performs in Twickenham
Last Friday, the Silk Street Funeral Jazz Band performed on a very special procession for Lyndsay, Noah and family in […]
Vintage Wedding Jazz Band – Silk Street Jazz
Silk Street Jazz have many years of experience providing entertainment at weddings all over the country, so if you’re planning […]
Hire 1920s Dancers: The Silk Street Flappers
Add some real razzle-dazzle and hire 1920s dancers for your next event! We are very excited to present a special addition […]