How to throw a launch party that goes off with a bang
Your business is launching something big, so you need a party to match. Before searching for a launch party band […]
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The benefits of acoustic, unplugged wedding band hire
Everything about your big day is carefully chosen, and wedding band hire is no different. Just like the ceremony, menu, […]
How to organise wedding band hire for your big day
You’ve fiddled with the table plan, your invitations are ready, and the excitement is building. Wedding planning is in full […]
5 things you need to know before you hire a live band
If you’re planning to hire a live band, you’re in for a legendary party. Before the big day, however, there […]
How to party like 1920s icon, F. Scott Fitzgerald
If you’re throwing a 1920s themed party with function band hire, there’s no better inspiration than F. Scott Fitzgerald. Here’s […]
5 Jazz Age cocktails every bootlegger would be proud of
Throwing a Jazz Age party? As well as hiring a jazz band, you need to get those Prohibition-era cocktails right. […]
Where can I find the best jazz band in London?
Where do you find the best jazz band in London? Well, you’ve found them! Here is the answer. Of course, […]
7 jazz band crowd pleasers for your wedding reception
When choosing a jazz band for wedding receptions, you need unique wedding entertainment and authentic Jazz Age glamour. The Silk […]
Best UK Jazz Bands: The Choice Is Yours
Jazz is perhaps the most versatile type of music in the world. Few other musical genres suit so many different […]
How much does a live jazz band cost?
How much does a live jazz band cost? It’s a simple enough question – and it’s one that you need […]
Letting The Fun Fly For A Peaky Blinders Themed Party In Leeds
TV is full of cool characters. But in the last decade, few have topped those on Peaky Blinders. This half-real, […]
Hire a Funeral Jazz Band: A Fitting send-off for loved ones
People don’t like to talk about funerals and that’s totally understandable. However, they happen to us all! Some people even […]
Summer Events Sizzle With Silk Street Jazz
The weather forecasts have been full of ‘a month’s worth of rain’ and even snow. However, we refuse to believe […]
How to Hire A Funeral Jazz Band: Silk Street Jazz
Jazz is perhaps the most versatile music around. It is the perfect soundtrack to a wedding or a party. It […]
Dixieland Band Hire: Book Silk Street Jazz
Dixieland band hire is perfect for your event! It is ideal for weddings, corporate events and themed parties. Silk Street […]
Product Launch and Brand Promotion: 5 Of The Best From Silk Street Jazz
Planning a product launch? There are many things to consider. The pre-launch and post-launch phases matter enormously. They go a […]
Wedding Day: Putting the special into your special day
Everybody wants their wedding day to be really special. Wedding planning typically starts years before the actual event. There are […]
Christmas Party Acts: Mistletoe, Angels, Santas!
It might only be the middle of September. But when it comes to arranging your Christmas Party, there is no […]
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 […]
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. A […]
Silk Street Jazz In Action: Huntsham Court Wedding
Over the years, we’ve gained a bit of a name for ourselves as a wedding jazz band in Devon. Silk […]
The Ultimate Guide To Jazz Band Hire
Music is subjective. However, very few people dispute the cool, timeless quality of jazz. It is more than a sound. […]
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 fits the crazed nature of wedding receptions perfectly. Funk groups can set hips afire. Rock acts literally amp […]
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 perform at some truly exceptional events. Last week’s Christmasaurus book launch was […]
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 those in the […]
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 way […]
Surprise, surprise! A pop-up Jazz band!
Some surprises are truly unforgettable. Getting proposed to in glorious sunshine while a pop-up jazz band plays is certainly one […]
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 […]
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