Chequers

Chequers perform a unique mix of 60s, 70s and 80s Pop complimented by swing from the vintage days of the 40s plus additional options for Latin and Ballroom! A professional and popular act, Checkmate have been a frequent guest band for Warners Leisure Hotels and P&O cruises including their BBC`s Strictly Come Dancing weekends!

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  • Event Chequers Pop, Jazz, and Swing Party Band Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
  • Event Chequers Pop, Jazz, and Swing Party Band Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
  • Event Chequers Pop, Jazz, and Swing Party Band Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
  • Event Chequers Pop, Jazz, and Swing Party Band Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
  • Event Chequers Pop, Jazz, and Swing Party Band Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Set List / Repertoire

Pop and Classics
Camilla Cabello - Havanna
Abba - Mamma Mia 
Abba - Dancing Queen
Abba - Gimme Gimme
Abba - Money Money 
Abba - The Winner Takes It All
Abba - Ring Ring
Abba - Waterloo
Caro Emerald That Man
Caro Emerald - Dr Wanna Do
Caro Emerald - A Night Like This
Caro Emerald - Tangled Up
Christina Aguilera - Candyman
Nena - 99 Red Balloons 
Bruno Mars Uptown Funk
Bruno Mars - Treasure 
Bruno Mars - Just The Way You Are
Meghan Trainor - All About The Bass 
Meghan Trainor - Dear Future Husband
Ed Sheeran - Shape Of You
Ed Sheeran - How Would You Feel
Jess Glynne - Hold My Hand
Jess Glynne - Rather Be
Franki Valli - December `63
Franki Valli - Can't Take My Eyes Off You
Fleetwood Mac - Don't Stop
Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance With Somebody
Whitney Houston - How Will I Know
Toploader - Dancing In The Moonlight
Blondie - Sunday Girl
Blondie - One Way Or Another
Blondie - Call Me
Pharrell Williams - Happy
George Ezra - Shotgun
The Trammps - Hold Back The Night
Soft Cell - Tainted Love
Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams
Belinda Carlisle - Heaven Is A Place On Earth
Michael Jackson - Don`t Stop Til`You Get Enough
Michael Jackson - Blame It On The Boogie
Olly Murs - Dance With Me Tonight
Jackie Wilson - Higher And Higher
Jackie Wilson - Sweetest Feeling
Jackie Wilson - Reet Petite
Billy Ocean - Love Really Hurts 
Earth Wind & Fire - September
Earth Wind & Fire - Boogie Wonderland
Katrina & The Waves - Walking On Sunshine
Jessie J - Domino
Amy Winehouse - You Know I`m No Good
Amy Winehouse - Valerie
Amy Winehouse - Rehab
60s Girl Groups-  Dancing In The Street,  Baby Love, Stop In The Name Of Love, Jimmy Mac, Needle In A Haystack, Heatwave, Be My Baby,  Da Do Ron Ronn, Where Did Our Love Go, Rescue Me, Nowhere To Run, My Guy
Paloma Faith - Upside Down
Imelda May - Inside Out
Wilson Pickett - Mustang Sally
Blues Brothers - Shake Your Tail Feather
Blues Brothers - Everybody Needs Somebody
T Rex -  We Love To Boogie
Anastacia - I`m Outa Love
Dire Straits - Walk Of Life
Elvis Presley Jailhouse Rock
Elvis Presley - Blue Suede Shoes
Elvis Presley - Rock Around The Clock
Taylor Swift - Shake It Off
Candi Staton - Young Hearts Run Free
Sister Sledge - We Are Family
Jennifer Lopez - Lets Get Loud
Aretha Franklin Respect / Think
The O` Jays  Love Train
Proclaimers 500 Miles
Kool & The Gang - Celebration 
Kool & The Gang - Ladies Night
Drifters - Saturday Night At The Movies
Drifters -  Come On Over
Drifters - Kissin’ In The Back Row
Tina Turner - The Best
Tina Turner - Addicted To Love
The Beatles - Twist And Shout
The Beatles - Ticket To Ride
The Beatles - I Wanna Hold Your Hand
The Beatles - I Saw Her Standing There
B 52s - Love Shack
Diana Ross - Chain Reaction
Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl 
Van Morrison - Bright Side Of The Road
Blues Brothers - Shake Your Tail Feather 
Blues Brothers - Everybody Needs Somebody
Carpenters - Close To You
Carpenters - We`ve Only Just Begun
Lily Allen - Somewhere Only We Know
Sergio Mendes - Mas Que Nada
The Pretenders - I`ll Stand By You
Whitney Houston - I Will Always Love You
Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love
Norah Jones - Don't Know Why
Norah Jones - Come Away With Me
Stevie Wonder - Signed Sealed Delivered
Stevie Wonder - Don't You Worry `Bout A Thing
Stevie Wonder - You Are The Sunshine 
Stevie Wonder - My Cherie Amour
Stevie Wonder - For Once In My Life
Franki Valli - My Eyes Adored You
The Beatles - Yesterday 
The Beatles - Here There And Everywhere
Carole King - Will You Love Me
Carole King - You`Ve Got A Friend 
Carole King - It’s Too Late
Carole King -  So Far Away
George Ezra - Budapest
Eva Cassidy - Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Eva Cassidy - Fields Of Gold
Eva Cassidy - Songbird
John Legend - All Of Me
Van Morrison - Have I Told You Lately
Van Morrison - Moondance
Dolly Parton - Here You Come Again
Dolly Parton - Islands In The Stream
Fairground Attraction - Perfect
Randy Crawford - Rainy Night In Georgia
Randy Crawford - Almaz
The Corrs - Runaway
The Corrs - What Can I Do
Bill Withers -  Just The Two Of Us
Bill Withers - Lovely Day
Temptations - My Girl
Shania Twain -  From This Moment 
Shania Twain - Still The One
Faith Hill - Take A Little Piece Of My Heart

Jazz,Swing and Big Band
Andrews Sisters - Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree
Andrews Sisters - Boogie Woogie 
Andrews Sisters -  Lullaby Of Broadway
Bugle Boy -Sing, Sing, Sing.
Nat King Cole - Let There Be Love  
Nat King Cole - L.O.V.E.
Nat King Cole - Route 66
Nina Simone -  Feeling Good
Nina Simone - My Baby Just Cares
Robbie Williams - Me And My Shadow 
Robbie Williams - La Mer
Robbie Williams - Mr Bojangles  
Robbie Williams - Ain't That A Kick In The Head
Robbie Williams -  Something Stupid
Frank Sinatra - Fly Me To The Moon  
Frank Sinatra - Lady Is A Tramp
Frank Sinatra - I`ve Got You Under My Skin
Frank Sinatra - Come Fly With Me
Frank Sinatra -  Mac The Knife
Ella Fitzgerald - Night And Day
Ella Fitzgerald -  Makin` Whoopee
Ella Fitzgerald - Every Time We Say Goodbye
Ella Fitzgerald -  Misty
Ella Fitzgerald -  Dream A Little Dream
Peggy Lee - Fever
Glenn Miller -  In The Mood
Glenn Miller  - At Last
Glenn Miller - Tuxedo Junction
Glenn Miller - Chatanooga Choo Choo
Glenn Miller - A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
Liza Minelli - All That Jazz
Billie Holiday - That Ole Devil Called Love / 
Billie Holiday - The Man I Love
Vera Lynn - We`ll Meet Again
Vera Lynn - White Cliffs Of Dover
Dionne Warwick - That’s What Friends Are For
Dionne Warwick - Say A Little Prayer
Dionne Warwick -  Do You Know The Way To San Jose
Dionne Warwick -  Walk On By
Michael Buble - The Way You Look 
Michael Buble - Sway
Michael Buble -  I`ve Got The World On A String 
Michael Buble - It Had To Be You
Michael Buble -   I Just Haven't Met You Yet
Michael Buble -  Lullaby Of Birdland
Fred Astaire - Let's Face The Music
Fred Astaire - The Continental
Fred Astaire - Cheek To Cheek
Andy Williams - Moon River

Full Biography

Highlights
* 2 x Female lead vocalists performing a mix of pop, swing and latin for dancing.
* 60`s, 70`s, 80`s pop and swing plus 40`s features.
* Can play early evening jazz/swing/pmj as well as full on party dance floor classics.
* Many satisfied clients from weddings and corporate events
* Sound and stage lighting for audiences of up to 500 included.
* Special requests taken prior to the event.

Chequers will provide a complete evening of entertainment for your event - whether large or small.

The four piece band consists of 2 x female lead vocals / drums, latin percussion and vocals / piano, keyboards and vocals.

Frequent guest band for Warners Leisure Hotels and P&O cruises including their BBC`s Strictly Come Dancing weekends and cruises, plus many private parties and corporate events.

Lead singer Alison arranges all the bands intricate vocal harmonies, ranging from “The Andrews Sisters” to “Post-modern Jukebox,” and “Abba” to “Ed Sheeran”.  

Recent Clients
Venue Cymru, Lllandudno
Scarborough Spa
Dalmahoy Hotel and CC, Edinburgh
Shenley Wood, Milton Keynes
Expanse Hotel, Bridlington
Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate
Blackpool Winter Gardens
Bolton Abbey
Chatsworth House
Cedar Court, Wakefield, Harrogate, Huddersfield 
Hadfield Hall
The Village, Newcastle
The Majestic, Harrogate 
The Old Swan, Harrogate
The Cairn, Harrogate
Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey
Wentworth Castle
Craiglands, Ilkley
Rendezvous hotel, Keighley
Berties Bistro, Huddersfield
Hilton Hotel, Huddersfield
Midland Hotel, Bradford
Holdsworth House, Halifax
Weetwood Hall, Leeds
Marriot Hotel, York
Aldwark Manor, York

Lineup

Default lineup: 4 members

4 Piece Band 2 x Female lead vocals / Drums, Latin percussion and vocal / Piano, keyboards and vocal.

 

Performance Times

2 x 45 minutes sets


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3 x 50 minutes sets


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2 x 60 minutes sets


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Prices

Price from £1,019 + travel from West Yorkshire

Based on 4 members performing 2 x 60 minute sets

  • North East From £1,019
  • Yorkshire and the Humber From £1,019
  • East Midlands From £1,176
  • North West From £1,176
  • East of England From £1,333
  • West Midlands From £1,333
  • South East From £1,568
  • Wales From £1,568
  • South West From £1,882
  • Scotland From £2,352
  • Northern Ireland From £3,137
  • Republic of Ireland From £3,137

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3 Customer Reviews

Performance quality: 5 stars
Sound quality: 5 stars
Behaviour: 5 stars
Communication: 5 stars
Audience engagement: 5 stars
Value for money: 5 stars
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Just a note to thank you so much for playing at our wedding - you set up so quie...

5 stars - Chequers are Highly Recommended
booked Chequers for their event

“Just a note to thank you so much for playing at our wedding - you set up so quietly I was almost worried you hadn't made it and everyone was so impressed when the curtain went back and the music started. The last song of the night was a moment I shall never forget and Daydream Believer will now be a firm favourite! ”


The fact that the dancefloor was never empty is a testiment to how much the gues...

5 stars - Chequers are Highly Recommended
booked Chequers for their event

“The fact that the dancefloor was never empty is a testiment to how much the guests enjoyed the music and your choice of songs. People said it was the best Charter Night they had ever attended. My personal thanks to you all for making my Charter Night celebration an evening I shall never forget.”


I would like to thank you for the outstanding performance you gave at our weddin...

5 stars - Chequers are Highly Recommended
booked Chequers for their event

“I would like to thank you for the outstanding performance you gave at our wedding - you were simply amazing, playing just the right songs to get guests going. You played our first dance perfectly. We have recommended to some friends for their wedding - you topped it all off perfectly!”

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