Traditionally, swing bands consist of a rhythm section, three horns, and one lead singer. Swing music grew popular during the 1930s and 1940s. However, today’s musicians are skilled at playing this type of music and will continue to use their creativity to make it unique. Several famous musicians owe their Read more…
Having the perfect music played at your event is vital. The right kind of music sets the tone for the entire event. It determines whether your guests are bored and keeping to themselves or excited and interactive. A good host wishes to bring joy and a reasonable amount of satisfaction Read more…
The Bagpipe & Big Band (“BBB”) option is a new addition to our packages from 2022. It is inspired by a visit to the Edinburgh Tattoo in 2000 by members of The Phil Dando Big Band. We all share a love of big band and bagpipes and wanted to offer Read more…
The Phil Dando Big Band offers a complete package for your wedding celebration. We normally provide live entertainment for up to five hours. Our normal structure is four sets with background music during meals and breaks. Of course, this can be tailored to suit your individual wedding needs. Our packages Read more…
One thing that is of particular interest to any big band musician is setting the rhythm that others follow. The choice of whether to use a double bass or an electric bass is determined by the style of the arranger. Swing, jazz and ballads will by default be played on Read more…