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Frequently Asked Questions

We've tried to answer here everything we've been asked in the past, but if there's anything else you need to know, just contact us.

How much do you cost?
Our prices are based on the type of function and the distance we have to travel; the closer the gig the less we charge. We're based in Halifax so West Yorkshire will be cheaper than elsewhere in the UK. For an exact price just fill in our quote request form and we'll get back to you.

And what do I get for that price?
When you book us you will get an evening of fantastic live music. We are a Soul, Motown and Disco band playing some of the best music from the '60s and '70s. For examples of the songs in our repertoire, see the music page.

We generally play 2 sets. The first is about 35 minutes long and the second is around an hour and 10 minutes with about a 20 minute break in between. But we can mix and match as you want. We can play 1 longer set or 3 shorter ones. It's up to you!

We have our own 5kW PA system with lights and a dedicated sound and light engineer so we are equipped to play in almost any venue from a pub to a large function room.

Do you have anything I can listen to before I book you?
Go to our downloads page and click on the speaker to listen to some tracks online. Or click the disc to save it to your hard drive and listen to it later.

If you want a CD with the tracks on, contact us with your address details and we'll post one to you.

Can I come and see you before I book you?
Of course you can! Look at our gig list to see if there are any public gigs that suit and come along. And bring your friends!

If the public gigs aren't convenient then get in touch with us. We can generally sneak a couple of people into one of the private gigs, but we will need to ask permission first...

How much space do you need?
We are a 9-piece band so we need a reasonable amount of space, but we have been known to fit into some very tight corners. As an absolute minimum we need an area about 6m(18ft) wide and 3m(9ft) deep. But the bigger the better. We're not being demanding...there's just lots of us!

What sort of power do you need?
Just some standard 240V plug sockets. As a minimum we need 4, but the more there are the better.

Are you insured?
Yes. We have £5,000,000 of public liability insurance. We are insured by Norwich Union through Musician's Insurance Services. If you'd like to see a copy of the insurance certificate before you book us, please ask and we'll send one to you.

How can I find out anything not on this list?
Easy - just contact us.