And they’re off!
Hooves thud along the turf and a troop of thoroughbreds gallop into a heart-stopping final furlong. A raucous crowd roars. Jockeys bob their heads mechanically as the commentator spills more words over his microphone with every passing second. Then a nanosecond of silence just before the stables pass the finish line. Cheers go up, heads go down. If you listen very carefully, you’ll hear the juxtaposed sounds of betting slips being ripped apart and money being counted.
This little scenario describes a typical meeting at Windsor Racecourse – the home of excitement, ecstasy, and enjoyment all through the summer.
But unlike other tracks, Windsor has another source of entertainment to rival the races: live music courtesy of Silk Street Jazz! In fact, we’re here so often we consider the beloved racecourse to be our adopted home (after New Orleans, of course)…
A winning combination
Our jovial band welcome the guests into Windsor Racecourse every single Monday. We perform at the entrance gates to get the dolled-up punters dancing before they’ve even finished making their way to the allocated stand.
We bellow a mixture of lively tunes to get the crowd in full swing from the first minute. Then we take a wander around the venue itself once the races have kicked off – striking up songs in the lulls to keep the mood upbeat.
Silk Street Jazz dress in fine attire to rival even the most dapper-looking ticket holders on the day. We stroll through every stand with brass, string and woodwind in hand. We play a grand selection of cheerful songs from the first race to the last. We get the party started early and keep it going all day long. If the sun has got his hat on, you might even spot us rocking shades as well as funky jackets.
Jazz band for hire
If you’re thinking about booking a jazz band for an upcoming event and you enjoy a cheeky flutter on the horses from time to time, you should definitely come and see us at Windsor. We perform there every Monday throughout the summer season. It’s a great way to experience what Silk Street Jazz can bring to your own event. Get in touch to discuss your booking.