The recruitment drive continues unabated at Freak Towers with more and more diverse styles of acts seeking our representation on the roster. We’re closing in on a whopping 1500 acts with live profiles and aim to hit that number before 2016, so if you are in or know of a band or act that would like to get signed up then please go here and fill in the form and we’ll get back to you.
Unsurprisingly, our main bread and butter is the wedding bands and acts part of the industry, and here’s a random selection of recent worthy additions to that list.
Ida Bloom (below right) was brought up in the Cheviot Hills and as a shepherd’s daughter, she was shy and retiring but bursting to come out of her shell into the theatrical sexy diva who will grace the stage for you today.
She’ll find a song that nobody has heard of or has forgotten many years ago, one that you would wonder why it was never been a hit before and have you bopping on the dance floor to it as if you know it and always loved it. So if you’re looking for the standard run of the mill routine this is not the act for you. Expect something different, quirky, maybe a bit of Post Modern Juke Box style which is if you have not heard of this band, are the current famous creators of modern songs turned into something from 1940’s/50’s. She is also influenced by Imelda May, Boz Scags, Caro
Emerald, Bull Moose Jackson, Beth Heart, Lavern Baker..to name but a few.
The Jersey Notes (below) treat you to an evening of nostalgia as they magically recreate the style and sounds of one of the biggest acts of the twentieth century. These seasoned performers capture the trademark vocal virtuosity, tight harmonies and crisp choreography that made Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons one of the greatest vocal groups of all time and are a superb addition to the wedding tribute act section.
Featuring all of their biggest hits including Big girls don’t cry, Sherry, Walk like a man, Working my way back to you, Oh what a night (Dec 63) and many more, the guys take you on a musical trip down memory lane and remind you exactly why the original act sold over 100 million records and earned
themselves a place in the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.
Yellowstone (top) are an Indie-Punk wedding band from the North East of England who offer brilliant live music and bring an outstanding atmosphere to your special occasion. Yellowstone will fill your special day full of memories experiences that you can hold in your thoughts forever. Celebrate with style, and book a band that will play your favorite music with energy and a passion rarely seen with modern day function bands, this is live music for all ages.
The band are More than just an Indie-Punk band their huge repertoire of well known cover songs accommodate almost all styles of popular music. The song selections will make your party come to life and have the dance floor overflowing with guests in no time at all. Ranging from 1960’s classics to present day hits, Yellowstone’s repertoire is ideal for weddings, engagements and birthdays for all ages and styles. Whether your wedding is traditional, alternative and even a little bit quirky, these guys are the wedding band for you.
Sally Potterton (bottom) is a high-impact electric violinist who enjoys playing a mixture music styles from classical to commercial chart, pop, house, RnB, and jazz music. An engaging performer, Sally interacts with the crowd, and combines choreography and improvisation into performances. Based in London/Surrey, she is available for high-end events such as corporate dinners, weddings, parties, club nights, fashion events, launches, and awards ceremonies.
She has been classically-trained on the violin since the age of 3 and studied at Oxford University before gaining a Distinction in her Masters in Violin Performance at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. Sally now performs in London, throughout the UK, and around the world, and has played at venues such as The O2 Arena, Cardiff Millennium Stadium, The Royal Albert Hall, Wembley Arena, Hammersmith Apollo, The Sporting Club Monte Carlo, and The Roundhouse. She has been lucky enough to travel around the world and perform in countries such as Bermuda, Qatar, Monaco, Bahrain, Thailand and Malaysia, as well as regular tours throughout Europe.
