The Shack
The Shack are an experienced & highly professional 5-piece band that brings fun, energy & excitement to any function or party. Performing all your favourites from the 50’s to today's modern hits, this fabulous five guarantee you a night to remember!
Price from £1,725 + travel
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Set List / Repertoire
50s & 60s
Aretha Franklin – Respect
Beatles – I Feel Fine
Beatles – Saw Her Standing There
Beatles – Twist n Shout
Ben E King – Stand by Me
Dusty Springfield – Son of a Preacher Man
Erma Franklin – Piece of my Heart
Jackie Wilson – Higher & Higher
Jackson 5 – I Want you Back
James Brown – I Feel Good
James Brown – Sex Machine
Kinks – You Really Got Me
Little Richard – Long Tall Sally
Lynyrd Skynryd – Sweet Home Alabama
Marvin Gaye – Heard it Through the Grapevine
Marvin Gaye – How Sweet it is to be Loved by You
The Monkees – I’m a Believer
Rolling Stones – Brown Sugar
Rolling Stones – Honky Tonk Woman
Rolling Stones – Satisfaction
Van Morrison – Moon Dance
Van Morrison – Brown Eyed Girl
Wilson Picket – Mustang Sally
70’s and 80’s
Bee Gees – Jive Talkin
Bill Withers – Lovely Day
Billy Joel – My Life
Black Crows – Hard to Handle
Bon Jovi – Living on a Prayer
Bryan Adams – Summer of 69
Candi Staton – Young Hearts
Chaka Khan – Ain’t Nobody
Dolly Parton – 9-5
Donna Summer – Hot Stuff
Doobie Brothers – Long Train Running
Free – Alright Now
Gloria Gaynor – I Will Survive
Guns n Roses – Sweet Child O’Mine
Huey Lewis and The News – The Power of Love
Joan Jet – I Love Rock n Roll
Jocelyn Brown – Somebody Else’s Guy
Journey – Don’t Stop Believing
Marvin Gaye – What’s Going on
Michael Jackson – Blame it on the Boogie
Michael Jackson – Billie Jean
Prince – Kiss
Rose Royce – Car Wash
Sister Sledge – We Are Family
Sister Sledge – Thinking Of You
Stealers Wheel – Stuck in the Middle
Stevie Wonder – Signed Sealed Delivered
Stevie Wonder – I Wish
Stevie Wonder – Superstition
The Tramps – Disco Inferno
Van Halen – Jump
Wild Cherry – Funky Music
90’s to Present
4 Non Blondes – Whats Up
Amy Winehouse – Rehab
Amy Winehouse – Valerie
Blink 182 – All the Small Things
Blur – Parklife
Dandy Warhols – Bohemian Like You
The Darkness – I Believe in a Thing Called Love
Duffy – Mercy
Estelle – American Boy
Franz Ferdinand – Take me Out
The Fratellis – Chelsea Dagger
Green day – Basketcase
Jamiroquai – Cosmic Girl
Jet – Are You Gonna be my Girl
John Legend – Ordinary People
Joss Stone – Supa Dupa
Kaiser Chiefs – I Predict a Riot
Katy Perry – Hot n Cold
Katy Perry – I Kissed a Girl
The Killers – Mr Brightside
Kings of Leon – Sex on Fire
Kings of Leon – Use Somebody
The Kooks – Naïve
Oasis – Roll With it
Oasis – Wonderwall
Oasis – Don’t Look Back in Anger
Pink – So What
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Under the Bridge
Reef – Place your Hands
Snow Patrol – Chasing Cars
Spin Doctors – 2 Princes
The Strokes – Last Night
Sugababes – About you Now
Take That – Rule the World
Wheatus – Teenage Dirtbag
Previous First Dance Requests
Alicia Keys – If I Ain’t Got You
Aretha Franklin – Natural Woman
Bangles – Eternal Flame
Bryan Adams – Heaven
The Commodores – Easy
Des’ree – Kissing You
Eric Clapton – Wonderful Tonight
Etta James – At Last
Eva Cassidy – Fields of Gold
Eva Cassidy – Songbird
Frank Sinatra – Fly me to the Moon
Lonestar – Amazed
Nina Simone – My Baby Just Cares for Me
Paul Weller – You do Something to Me
Ray Charles – Georgia
Rod Stewart – You’re in my Heart
Ronan Keating – When You Say Nothing at all
Van Morrison – Have I Told You Lately
The Wannadies – You and Me
Full Biography
Highlights
*Full time professional working musicians.
*Previously worked with; Rod Stewart, Kylie Minogue, The Noisettes & more
*Very accommodating with a huge song list to cater for any event.
*Features both male and female lead vocals.
*Jazz Duo/Trio available for sets earlier in day.
*Previous clients include; Coca Cola, British Airways, Sony Music, BMG!
*Available UK wide & Internationally.
The Shack are an experienced and highly professional 5-piece band that brings fun, energy and excitement to any function or party. Boasting hugely talented and experienced session musicians, this fabulous five will definitely add that finishing touch to your event.
The Shack offer a unique live music experience with male and female vocals ensuring that the band can cover an incredible depth of material. Armed with an extensive playlist ranging from the 50’s all the way through to modern chart hits, their versatility enables them to cater for any occasion. Specific song requests are always welcomed, and the constantly updated song list will always be tailored to your event depending on the age range of your guests and of course your personal requirements.
Always smartly dressed and with an excellent stage presence, The Shack are suitable for all types of events and venues. They regularly perform at weddings, corporate events, bars, private parties, Christmas parties and charity events, birthday and anniversary celebrations and will travel anywhere in the UK and abroad to enable you to top off your festivities in style.
So, if you’re looking for a real party experience, look no further! With the ultimate in professionalism and a wealth of national and international experience, The Shack can guarantee you and your guests a truly exceptional night to remember.
Previous experience
Here’s who your band members have worked with….
Artists include: Rod Stewart, Kylie Minogue, Geri Halliwell, The Noisettes, Diana Vickers, The James Taylor Quartet, Julio Iglesias, Westlife, Gareth Gates, Liberty X, Nitin Sawhney, D:Ream, Siobhan Donaghy (Sugababes), Sharon Corr (The Corrs), Marli Buck (Fame Academy 2002), Steve Brookstein (X Factor winner 2004) and Paul Stacy (Oasis). They’ve also played support gigs for Beyonce, The Saturdays, Booty Luv and X Factor's Chico.
Here’s where they’ve performed: Radio 1 Live Sessions, Dermot O’Leary Show on Radio 2, BBC2 Live Acoustic Sessions, The X Factor, Top of the Pops, CD:UK, Children in Need, Ant & Dec, Greasemania, Faking it (Channel 4), Jo Whiley's Live Lounge, and at London Jazz Café, Birmingham NEC, Glastonbury Festival and Newcastle Arena.
And on the corporate scene: Previous clients include: Coca Cola, British Airways, BT, Sony Music, BMG, Microsoft, Barclays, Fujitsu Siemens, Marks & Spencers, Orange, BBC, LWT (London Weekend Television), Nik Kershaw,Chelsea FC, the Queen (Jubilee celebrations), the president of Singapore, Hairspray (The Movie premier after party), The London Air Ambulance, National Teaching awards and International Travelers awards.
Line-up
Carly – Lead vocals
Hugh – Lead vocals and guitar
Paul – Drums and vocals
Oli – Keyboard and vocals
Dave – Bass guitar
In addition to the standard 5-piece line-up, should you require some dinner Jazz or background music during your drinks reception to set the mood before your evening’s entertainment, a duo or trio line-up is also available on request (see booking options).
Also included
-A brand new Mackie system with SRM 450 speakers on stands and (SRM 450) monitors all running through a 16 channel desk.
-A bass bin suitable for larger events or venues.
-A feedback destroyer and more speakers available as an add on.
-2 X High quality icolour 3-colour lighting units.
-Star cloths on the speaker stands for an atmospheric sparkly effect.
-A flashing light rope which runs across the stage to enhance the party mood.
Please note; Flights & Accommodation is required for all Scotland, Ireland & International bookings.
Please note: Due to availability or illness, deputy musicians of very a high professional standard may sometimes be used.
Lineup
Default lineup: 5 members
5 Piece: Female Lead Vocals, Guitar/Male Vocals (lead on a few songs), Keyboard + Backing Vocals, Drums + Backing Vocals, Bass Guitar.
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Prices
Price from £1,725 + travel from London
Based on 5 members performing 2 x 75 minute sets
- South East From £1,725
- East of England From £1,858
- Northern Ireland From £1,924
- Republic of Ireland From £1,924
- East Midlands From £2,058
- South West From £2,058
- West Midlands From £2,058
- Wales From £2,257
- North West From £2,590
- Yorkshire and the Humber From £2,755
- North East From £2,922
- Scotland From £2,922
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11 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 |
Chris R booked The Shack for their Wedding at Silverstone Golf Club in Northamptonshire
“I would just like to say everyone at the party thought the band's performance was great!”
Fantastic! The Shack are top quality.
Luan booked The Shack for their event
“Fantastic! The Shack are top quality with a superb set, talented musicians and vocals and highly professional. The dance floor was never empty from the first to the last song and so many of our guests were saying how great the band was. Thank you The Shack you made a fantastic night and a special thank you for playing all our requests - A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!”
Luan booked The Shack for their event
“Fantastic! The Shack are top quality with a superb set, talented musicians and vocals and highly professional. The dance floor was never empty from the first to the last song and so many of our guests were saying how great the band was. Thank you The Shack you made a fantastic night and a special thank you for playing all our requests - A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!”
The Shack were quite simply fantastic.
Mike B booked The Shack for their event in Buckinghamshire
“Very impressed with the Alive Network model. Great website and service. The Shack were quite simply fantastic. They exceeded our expectations and absolutely made the party a massive success. I had so many people asking me 'how did you find this band?'. Highly, highly recommended.”
A quick message from Thailand - havent got back to anyone yet as we went off nex...
Karen D booked The Shack for their event in Somerset
“A quick message from Thailand - havent got back to anyone yet as we went off next day - but wanted to say - you were all fab and thank you. The band was important to us and you were all great. Sorry I didnt get a chance to chat but the day went past in a bit of a weird haze for me - all went so quickly and I cant remember much about it - but I did really enjoy it! We all loved the evening do and lots of good comments about you!”
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