Slinky
Live Band
We are The Slinky Band and are based in the North West of England and have performed all over the UK, Ireland and Europe. We comprise of quality musicians with professional attitudes and have years of experience individually and performing together as a band.
With our extensive repertoire we can accommodate for any age group and event type. This includes classic artists like The Beatles, Queen and The Rolling Stones through to Bruno Mars, Daft Punk and Pharrell Williams.
More Information
As Slinky works specifically to the client’s needs they cater for any eventuality you may require for your event. If you want specific music types, set times, an early arrival, a late finish or a specific dress code Slinky can happily provide this.
The band also offers a number of services to make your event, wedding or party ‘a touch more special’ which include: first dance option, acoustic set, iPod playlists and a free DJ service.
Slinky provides the highest quality equipment for all its events. PA and lighting equipment is PAT tested and we hold full PL Insurance which will meet the criteria for all venue types.
PERFORMANCE TIMES
Performances can be split into 2 x 45min or 2 x 60min sets to suit the style of event and at a time of your choice. If you require different performance times this can be easily arranged. After gaining entry to the performance area, please allow us 90mins to fully set up.
EQUIPMENT
The band have invested in the best possible sound equipment and use a top of the range 2000 watt Electro Voice PA system with a matched pair subwoofer speakers to provide a deep and true sound. The system can easily handle most event types (up to 300 guests). Slinky also have their own self-contained stage lighting system 2 x NJD Spectres , 2 x SNIP Lasers , 3 x American DJ Mega Panels and smoke machine all with ‘sound-to-light’ controllers as standard.
DRESS
The Band can tailor their look to suit your needs on the night. For Corporate Events or Weddings they can dress formally in suits or black attire and for private parties and less formal events they can take a more casual approach if you prefer.
ACOUSTIC SET
Slinky are able to offer a 1 x 40 minute free Acoustic Set as part of the night time entertainment, or for an additional fee can perform 2 x 30 min sets in the afternoon which is perfect for drinks during Receptions or Wedding Breakfasts.
DJ SERVICE
As well as offering free iPod playlists Slinky also offers a FREE DJ option that runs when the band are not performing. This is performed by a member of the band operating a laptop with professional DJ mixing software and 1000s of party classics old and modern to keep the dance floor full! The benefits of this service are that your guests are able to make requests for the DJ to play, and with the DJ being a member of the band and sharing their equipment, the space utilized at the venue is kept to a minimum… and so looks very tidy
LEGAL
The band hold public liability insurance cover up to £1,000,000 and all their electrical equipment is annually P.A.T tested for safety. (The band can provide copies of these documents if the venue requires them).
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
Slinky take pride in working specifically to the client’s needs. They are approachable and happy to suggest ideas making your event special and unique as possible.
BAND MEMBERS
STU BRIERLEY: Stu has been singing and performing since the age of 15 in a variety of acts and line ups. He had his biggest success with his original band ‘Blue Sauce’ where he completed several successful tours of Europe supporting a number of well-known acts and playing at a number of prestigious venues to capacity crowds.
NICK STUDHOLME: After completing a Jazz diploma he has played in a wide variety of bands and spent time as a professional composer writing Jazz, Electronic, Pop and advertisement compositions for a prestigious marketing company. Currently runs Cheshire Guitar School and provides peripatetic tuition in Cheshire Primary Schools
AARON CROXFORD: After completing a 2 year popular music diploma at 18 Aaron has performed and toured over 2000 gigs in the UK and Europe with top Function, Tribute and Original bands that range from duos up to 8 piece line ups spanning the last 20 years. He also teaches bass privately and has recently opened a Music Academy in his local area.
DAMIEN WILLIAMS: Damien has 17 years performing on drums and 12 years tutoring at a national music school. He has played in many bands from Corporate, Tribute and Original and is no stranger to studio session work. He is currently performing with Blues legend Gwyn Ashton and recording with him on his latest album.
Modern Pop
Sax – Fleur East
I Can’t Feel My Face – The Weekend
Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson
Summer – Calvin Harris
Sing – Ed Sheeran
Happy – Pharrell Williams
Blurred Lines – Robert Thicke
Feel So Close – Calvin Harris
Love Me Again – John Newman
Party Rock Anthem – LMFAO
Get Lucky – Daft Punk
Sexy and I Know It – LMFAO
Wake Me up – Avicii
Don’t You Worry Child – Swedish House Mafia
I Got A Feeling – Black Eyed Peas
Moves like Jagger – Maroon 5
Runaway baby – Bruno Mars
Dance With Me Tonight – Olly Murs
The Lazy Song – Bruno Mars
One Day Like This – Elbow
Pencil full of lead – Paulo Nutini
Valerie – Amy Winehouse
Clocks – Coldplay
Indie
Mr Brightside – The Killers
When the sun goes down – Arctic Monkeys
All these things that I’ve done – The Killers
How You Like me Now – The Heavy
Take Me Out – Franz Ferdinand
Dakota – Stereophonics
Sex on Fire – Kings of Leon
Golden Touch – Razorlight
Use Somebody – Kings of Leon
Last Nite – The Strokes
Club Foot – Kasabian
Be my Girl – Jet
I Predict a Riot – Kaiser Chiefs
Somebody Told Me – The Killers
Seven Nation Army – White Stripes
Dance Floor – Arctic Monkey’s
Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol
Chelsea Dagger – The Fratellis
Love Machine – Arctic Monkey’s
Modern Rock
Gold on the Ceiling – The Black Keys
No One Knows- Queens of the Stone Age
By the Way – RHCP
Hump De Bump – RHCP
Times like These – Foo Fighters
Dani California – RHCP
Killing in the Name – RATM
Give It Away – RHCP
Under The Bridge – RHCP
Hysteria – Muse
Changing Man – Paul Weller
Aeroplane – Red Hot Chili Peppers
Classic Rock
All Right Now – Free
Where the Streets Have No Name – U2
Sweet Child O Mine – Guns n Roses
Rock The Casbah – The Clash
Summer of 69 – Bryan Adams
Don’t Stop Believing – Journey
Stuck In the Middle with You – Stealers Wheel
Born to be wild – Steppenwolf
Back in Black – ACDC
My Generation – The Who
The Boys are Back in Town- Thin Lizzy
Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd
Every Little Thing She Does – The Police
Crazy Little thing Called Love – Queen
Hard to Handle – Black Crowe’s
Another One Bites The Dust – Queen
20th Century Boy – T Rex
Roadhouse Blues – The Door
Teenage Kicks – The Undertones
Sympathy Devil – The Rolling Stones
90s Classics
Step On – Happy Mondays
Bitter Sweet Symphony – The Verve
You Can’t Touch This – MC Hammer
Unbelievable – EMF
Jump Around – House of Pain
Getting Jiggy With It – Will Smith
Cigarettes and Alcohol – Oasis
The Only One I Know – The Charlatans
Let Me Entertain You – Robbie Williams
Don’t Look Back In Anger – Oasis
Lucky Man – The Verve
Park Life – Blur
She’s Electric – Oasis
Sit Down – James
Hush – Kula Shaker
River Boat Song – Ocean Colour
Place Your Hands – Reef
Wonderwall – Oasis
Rocks – Primal Scream
80s Classics
You Can Call Me AL – Paul Simon
Don’t You Forget About – Simple Minds
Sledge Hammer – Peter Gabriel
Walk This Way – Aerosmith
Boom Boom Shake The Room – Will Smith
Let’s Dance – David Bowie
Dignity – Deacon Blue
Could You Be Loved – Bob Marley
Rio – Duran Duran
Radio Ga Ga – Queen
Gold – Spandau Ballet
Power of Love – Huey Lewis
White Lines – Grandmaster Flash
Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
Rock The Casbah – The Clash
Town Called Malice- The Jam
Dreadlock Holiday – 10cc
Baggy Trousers – Madness
I Shot the Sheriff – Bob Marley
Going Underground – The Jam
Fight for Your Right – Beastie Boys
Word up – Cameo
Kiss – Prince
70s Funk / Disco
Disco Inferno – The Tramps
Superstition – Stevie Wonder
Funky Music – Wild Cherry
Jungle Boogie – Kool And The Gang
Long Train -Doobie Brothers
Get Down On It – Kool and the Gang
Sex Machine – James Brown
Nutbush City Limits – Tina Turner
Hot Stuff – Donna Summer
I Will Survive – Slinkified
A Little Less Conversation – Elvis Presley
60s / 50s Rock n’ Roll
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
All Day and All of the Night – The Kinks
Jump’ in Jack Flash – The Stones
Twist n Shout – The Beatles
Satisfaction – The Rolling Stones
Brown Sugar – The Rolling Stones
Day Tripper – The Beatles
Saw Her Standing There – Beatles
Come Together – The Beatles
Bad Moon Rising – CCR
You Really Got Me – The Kinks
Hard Day’s Night – Beatles
Money – The Beatles
Shake Your Tail Feather – Ray Charles
Jail House Rock – Elvis Presley
Johnny B Good – Chuck berry
Hound Dog – Elvis Presley
Motown, Soul & Swing
Everybody Needs Somebody – Blues Brothers
Higher & Higher – Jackie Brown
I Feel Good – James Brown
Hard to Handle – Otis Redding
Mustang Sally – Wilson Picket
Midnight Hour – Blues Brothers
Signed, sealed, Delivered – Stevie Wonder
Soul Man – Blues Brothers
Ooh I Wanna Be Like You – Jungle Book
Moon dance – Van Morrison
First Dance Options
You do something to me – Paul Weller
Nothing Else Matters – Metallica
Wonderwall – Oasis
Better Together – Jack Johnson
Something – George Harrison
One Day Like This – Elbow
I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol
Everlong – The Foo Fighters
Hilton Hotel – Blackpool
Floral Pavilion – New Brighton
Telford International Centre – Telford
Palm House – Liverpool
The Eden Armoury – Durham
Liverpool University – Liverpool
Weston Park – Shropshire
Crown Plaza – Liverpool
York University – York
Barton Grange Hotel – Preston
The Chester Grosvenor – Chester
Manchester Art Gallery – Manchester
315 Bar And Restaurant – Huddersfield
Burntwood Court Hotel – Barnsley
The Carr’s Park – Wilmslow
Red Hall Hotel – Bury
The Devonshire House Hotel – Liverpool
Adcote Hall – Shrewsbury
Royal Clifton Hotel – Southport
Old Hall – Sandbach
Kilhey Court – Standish
Picton Castle – Haverford west
The Grosvenor Ballrooms – Wallasey
Calally Castle – Alnwick
Scarthingwell Park – Tadcaster
Mitton Hall – Whalley
Dalhousie Castle – Edinburgh
Eaves Hall Hotel – Clitheroe
Soughton Hall – Northop
The Dome – Buxton
Belle Epoque – Knutsford
Sheldrake’s – Heswall
Hillbark Hotel – Frankby
The Ashes – Stoke On Trent
Holdsworth House – West Yorkshire
Middleton Lodge – North Yorkshire
Royal Oak Hotel – York
Llyndir Hall Hotel and Spa – Rossett
Mcdonald Kilhey Court – Wigan
The Falcondale Manison Hotel – Ceredigion
Romolo Resturant – Shrewsbury
Shrigley Hall – Macclesfield
Charlotte House Hotel – Lincoln
Low Wood Bay Hotel – Cumbria
Ruthin Castle – Ruthin
The Swan Hotel – Cumbria
Ribby Hall Leisure Village
Mythe Barn Events
The Oaks at Mollington
Caledonian club, London
Slaidburn Village Hall
Coed Y Mwstrw Hotel
Peckforton Castle
Monkhouse Hill Cottages
Blaithwaite House
Fishermans Retreat, Ramsbottom
Ashfield House, Wigan
West Tower, Ormskirk
Eynsham Hall Hotel
Leverhulme Hotel
Stanbrook Abbey, Worcester
Dale Barracks, Chester
Rossett Hall Hotel
Museum of Science, Manchester
Hilton, Manchester Airport
Lennox House, Eltisley
Highfield Hall, Northop
Lions Quay Hotel & Spa, Oswestry
Nailcote Hall
Wynyard Hall, Cleveland
Southport Masonic Hall
Royal British Legion, Wallasey
White Waters Hotel, Llangollen
Maesgwyn Hall
Thistle Atlantic Tower
The Crossleyans Club, Halifax
Loweswater Village Hall
Oakwood Hall, Bingley
Brimsop Country Inn
Peterstone Court, Powys
The Plough, Llandeillo
Ingsend, Nelson
Bar Legion, Wigan
The Wild Boar, Cumbria
Rivington Hall Barn
Aintree Racecourse
Oulton Hall, Leeds
Warrington Golf Club
The Gibbon Bridge Hotel
Rowley Manor Hotel
30 James Street, Liverpool
St Chad’s Parish Centre, Leeds
Hope Street Hotel, Liverpool
Berrington Hall, St Helens
Monkhouse Hill Cottages, Caldbeck
Linthwaite House Hotel, Windermere
Home Farm, Milton
Rigg of England Farm, Fence
Southport Masonic Hall
Britannia Inn, Bolton
East End Manor, Harrogate
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