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Covers and commercial bands 2012This page is part of the bands section This page lists bands that are based in Leicester/shire and the East Midlands that play covers music (songs written by other bands and artists) on a more or less commercial basis. These bands are those most likely to be hired for weddings, private parties, birthdays, fund raising events and by pubs and clubs. On this page: | .308 | Angels with Dirty Faces | Blings of Leon | Dead Red 60 | Dirty Carpet | Dirty Little Secrets | The Fib Four | Food Fighterz | Hard Drive | The Inspired Band | Live Forever | Moderators | The Mokats| No Way Back | Purple Circles | Shiny Happy | SOS Blues Band | Stone Park | Stonewashed | Ten 2 Ten | Unfinished Business | Velvet | Weired Fish | When Cousins Marry | Zufflers | Escher Rocks Escher has been rocking venues for the past 9 years, developing a reputation as the best rock party band in the midlands. Consistent return bookings at live music venues and numerous private parties gained through recommendations are proof of the bands quality and their broad, rock appeal. Based in Market Harborough, Leicester, UK the band have developed a great repertoire of high class rock and party songs covering artists varying from Led Zep to Billy Idol, Green Day to Guns & Roses. The current line up of St1ff (drums), Phil (bass), John (Guitar) and Jonathan (vocals) have years of experience between them and bring this to the stage to put on a great live show! Here you will find details of what Escher are up to, where to see them and, most importantly, how to book them for your event!
Velvet Leicester based band playing rock and pop covers. Bookings call Andy on 07950 282 754 The Zufflers A six piece covers band that play rock. Set list includes songs by Foo Fighters, Kasabian, The Strokes, The Killers and Kings of Leon. Food Fighterz Food Fighterz, from Leicester, are the UK's most authentic Foo Fighters tribute band. Like the real thing, their singer can play drums and their drummer can sing - making this the closest thing you're gonna get to seeing the Foos live in your own back yard. Their performance is based on high energy live shows and all the songs have those awesome live arrangements that Dave and the boys love to throw at you. They perform all the classics from the very first album right up to Wasting Light and have a few surprises thrown in for good measure too! Dead Red 60 Dead Red 60 are a young dynamic 4 piece band who have been playing original songs and covers collectively for the last 5 years. The band uses a state of the art PA and lighting system and this can be scaled down to suit the requirements of the venue. They are a high energy , wedding, party-function band playing upbeat music, and their reputation is growing as a band that always creates a party atmosphere to be enjoyed by everyone. Dead Red 60 web site | Dead Red 60 on Facebook .308 We are a Leicestershire based 5 piece band performing at Pubs, Clubs, Festivals and Bike Rallies. Our sets are a mixture of covers and original tracks. Shiny Happy People Shiny Happy People are a UK based R.E.M. tribute band who, like the original band from Athens GA, are a four piece outfit faithfully recreating the songs of Berry, Buck, Mills and Stipe. No Way Back No Way Back are a four piece Leicester based
rock band playing loud Ten 2 Ten rock and blues band "We are Ten 2 Ten, a classic Rock and Blues four piece covers band based in leicestershire. Our gigs are loud and entertaining and will hopefully leave you tired out from dancing to all your old favourites and maybe even a few modern classics!" The Inspired Band Coalville based rock and indie covers band. The Inspired perform some of the best Rock, Classic Rock & Indie hits to suit all tastes. Some of the artists they cover include: The Beatles, Pink, Bon Jovi, The Commitments , Stereophonics, Tenacious D, Greenday, The Kaiser Chiefs, Franz Ferdinand, and Kings Of Leon to name but a few! Now a five piece, having recruited a new member. They will be playing their fist gig with the new line-up on 2nd March at The Noel Arms. See Inspired Band on Facebook or the band's website The ModeratorsLeicester covers band; they have been going for 17 years. We included them in our review of Oxjam 2011. See The Moderators on Facebook. Dirty CarpetParty and feel-good hits from the 60s to present Purple Circles Rock/Pop/Funk from Leicester 
Members Benn Hartmann, Mark Barker, Beren Stapleton, Calder McLaughlin A professional function band available for weddings/corporate events/parties/pub gigs etc Description Purple Circles are a self sufficient band who can provide all the entertainment you would ever need for any event. We provide full P.A. and lighting A dynamic and entertaining four piece band Disco/DJ options with playlists of your choice Also available as: Acoustic Solo/Duo/4 piece stripped back Band We offer to learn specific songs for your special occasion.. You can also choose your own set list from our ever expanding repertoire .. Dirty Little Secrets Leicester based band that has been going for five years, playing metal/punk rock. Blings of Leon Leicester's premier Tribute band playing the best Kings of Leon you will hear, after the famous act themselves. See the Blings web site. StonewashedNow with a new lineup, this band plays blues, indie rock and include amongst their influences Screaming J Hawkins, Oasis, Paul Weller, Rolling Stones, Arctic Monkeys, Libertines, Eric Clapton, Dire Straits, The Deads, Jimi Hendrix, Muse, The Darkness, Whitesnake, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC and Stereophonics. The Fib Four
Previously known as The UpBeatles, the band has been busy supporting many funding raising and charity events. Unfinished BusinessRock, rhythm and Blues covers band Stone ParkWhen Cousins Marry
An Americana band that arranges music from blues, folk, country, bluegrass and rock and a little bit of gospel. The MokatsThe Mokats have much experience in every field, and are considered one of the most professional and fulfilling acts available. In a wedding package, we offer up to four songs to be learnt and played live entirely for you on your special day, this can include first, last dance, or perhaps just a favourite song, it all helps to make your day even more special. Angels with dirty facesLeicester covers band
Set lists includes. SOS Blues BandSOSROCK and BLUESBAND. Leicester's rock and blues establishment. Comprising, Smokey John proverb on drums; Reg the Judge Bowen on bass; Rob Terry (Mr T) on lead guitar and Johnny Head on vocals. Our sets include numbers by Rory Gallagher, Jeff Healey, Stevie Ray Vaughen, Jimi Hendrix, Cream, Stones and many others, not always the ones you,d expect. To see our upcoming gig list please go to www.myspace.com/sosbluesband Hard DriveSee their web site for their set list Live ForeverThis Oasis tribute band has been together for six years and has played all around the U.K. Mike, who plays Noel, has appeared on TV twice and toured South Africa as Noel Gallgher, recreating the Noel Gallagher experience. Songs include everything: Wonderwall, Dont look back in anger, Lyla, Shock of the lightning, Liveforever, Supersonic, Columbia. You can find the band on Facebook as "live forever oasis tribute". Weird FishA four piece rock covers band playing modern stuff like Green Day, Foo Fighters, Chill Peppers, Fratellis and old stuff like Stone, Eagles, ACDC, Neil Young, Buzzcocks, Sex Pistols. Can can find out more and contact them via their Myspace page Other pages you might like: Find out how to hire a band
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