SWINGINGMAGPIES

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This 5 piece, with unique instrumentation, offer quick-witted arrangements that encapsulate the best of hot jazz sensibilities. Watch them shuffle and boogie with flair and brio, evoking the energy of that bygone era. Their repertoire includes a vibrant and fresh interpretation of many jazz standards of the 1920s and 30s. Heavily influenced by legends of the era, such as Fats Waller, Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway and the Washboard Rhythm Kings, David McTea and the Swinging Magpies show a true appreciation and love of the craft and artistry of trad jazz and swing.

David is also an accomplished swing and jazz dancer, entertaining the masses and fully convinced that it don't mean a thing if it aint got that swing! Such gifts add an aura of excitement and showmanship to performances and David is always more than happy to provide a friendly and fun dance lesson to break the ice and get your night off to a swinging start.

Bringing an authentic jazz feel to any occasion, David McTea and the Swinging Magpies are available for public and private bookings, providing stylish live music and effortless sophistication to all manner of events, from weddings to corporate shindigs to private parties. Does there need to be an occasion?

Examples of songs in repertoire (In alphabetical order):
Christopher Columbus - [Chu Berry]
Dinah - [Harry Akst]
Get Happy - [Harold Arlen]
Honeysuckle Rose - [Fats Waller]
I Got Rhythm - [George Gershwin]
I Like Pie, I Like Cake - [George Little, Arthur Sizemore, Larry Shay]
I'm Crazy 'Bout My Baby - [Fats Waller]
It Don't Mean A Thing - [Duke Ellington]
Joshua (Fit The Battle Of Jericho) - [Spiritual]
Jumping At The Woodside - [Count Basie]
Shake That Thing - [Papa Charlie Jackson]
Sing, Sing, Sing - [Louis Prima]
T'Ain't What You Do - [Melvin Oliver, James Young]
Tea For Two - [Vincent Youmans]
The Lambeth Walk - [Noel Gay]
The Old Man Of The Mountain - [Victor Young]
Tiger Rag (Hold That Tiger) - [Original Dixieland Jazz Band]
When The Saints Go Marching In - [Traditional]

The Hideaway Bar, Tufnell Park, London
The Craft Beer Co, Islington, London
Lockside Camden, Camden Town, London

General Information:

Name: SwingingMagpies

Location: London

Band Members: David McTea, Caroline Scott, Gregory Madge, Lucinda Dunne, Vicky Cowles

Main Category: Vintage Theme Bands

Other Categories: Awards Ceremonies, Charity Events, Christmas Parties, Corporate, Events, Jazz & Swing Bands, Live Music, Live Bands, Media, Military Balls & Events, Product Launches, Promotional Events, Trad & Dixieland Bands, Vintage Theme Bands, Weddings

Lineups/Options:

5 piece Band: male singer/baritone guitar, clarinet, bassoon, percussion, guitar

Timings:

Standard Set Times: 2 x 45min, 2 x 60min, 3 x 30min, 3 x 45min

Set Up Time: 60min

Usual Arrival Time: 7pm

Usual Finish Time: 11pm

Space Required (w x d):

5 piece Band: 12' W x 6' D

Sound & Lighting:

PA suitable for: small to medium-sized rooms (2x 195W rms)

Stage Lighting:

Dance Floor Lighting:

Free use of PA via iPod: Yes

DJ included: Yes

Star Cloth:

Other Requirements

Hospitality/Artist Rider: Bottles of still water on stage, secure changing room/space

Technical Requirement: Access to 2 mains sockets
1 parking space may be required
Access to cloakroom may be required

Lindyverse, Review gig at Charlie Wrights Old Street

"I really enjoyed his singing and playing. I loved the fact that the tempo was really really good." - Lindyverse, 22 October 2014

Please Note: The fees indicated below are approximate and based on a central location for each county. They are intended to provide a rough guide only and exact quotes can only be given once the date and exact location of your event have been provided.