The band were formed in 1978, initially from ex-pupils from Chase Cross Secondary School (now named Bower Park) in North Romford. The band celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2018 with a sell-out concert in North Romford, less than half a mile from where they performed their first gig on 12 June 1978.
The band have performed at a variety of venues in the Essex area, including Rainham Working Mens' Club, Collier Row, Hornchurch and Basildon Royal British Legion Clubs, Roomes Store Upminster, The Dolphin Centre (Romford), Fords social clubs in Basildon, Rush Green and Newbury Park and Essex Police Club in Chigwell.
We have also been privileged to perform further afield, including Wigham Hall (Rutland), The Inn on the Park Hotel (London), Ashfields Polo Club, The Savoy Hotel London, The Australian Embassy, The American Embassy, Twickenham Rugby stadium, The Hackney Empire Theatre, The Dominion Theatre - Tottenham Court Road, The Lyceum (Strand), The Richmond Theatre, York House (Twickenham), Thameside Theatre (Grays) and The Winning Post in Twickenham.
Many of these shows have featured famous performers, both on and off stage, including Elaine Paige, Bonny Langford, Marti Webb, Clive Rowe, Sally-Anne Triplett, Kenny Baker, Don Lusher, Steve Sykes, Patti Boulaye, Larry Adler, The Jiving Lindy Hoppers, Robert Rawles, Cate Blanchett, Josh Ackland, Danny-John Jules, Vicky Michelle, Griff Reece-Jones and Hugh Jackman.
During the late 1980s through to early in the 2000's the band performed three times a year at local venues (school halls, community halls) to packed houses, playing music for ballroom dancing. These events not only raised funds for numerous charities, but also provided an opportunity for those from many generations (young and a bit older!) to dance in the "old fashioned way".
In more recent years the band has been performing concerts featuring songs from the "big band era", as well as events featuring vocalists from a wide range of genres, from Edith Piaf to Frank Sinatra.
Our goal is to promote and keep the big band era alive through our performances. Why not get in contact with the band and see what we can do to entertain your guests and/or promote your business.
The band had the privilege of performing three times at this world-famous hotel in the early 1990's. These events were
for the Charing Cross Police Social Club.
The band have raised thousands of pounds for local and national charities. Here we are in February 1987 presenting a cheque to Nellie Sims (known locally as "Mrs Charity"), because of the amount of money she raised for worthy causes in Havering. This cheque was for the Oldchurch Hospital Scanner Appeal.
We have a wide range of merchandise available, including 40th Anniversary mugs, CD's and our vinyl album, released in 1989 to celebrate our 10th Anniversary.
If you have any questions or comments, we'd love to hear from you. You can contact us through our website or on social media. We try to respond to all messages as quickly as possible.
Use the "contact us" link at the top of this page to get in contact. We can provide a wide range of band combinations to suit most occasions, from a solo pianist to a 22 piece dance orchestra.
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