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The String Beans
Overview
- Gypsy Jazz Infused Party Cover Band
- Superb repertoire of specially arranged songs from acts as varied as the Rolling Stones, Ray Charles, Britney Spears and Nirvana
- Perform as a full on 5 piece and reduce through a 4, 3 or 2 piece and also provide a fully acoustic service
The band are based in Manchester so play a lot of shows in the North West, Cheshire, West Midlands and Yorkshire regions.
Have a Listen
- Ain't Nobody (Live at Peaky Blinders, Manchester) - Chaka Khan
- Beggin/Sing It Back - Madcon/Moloko
- Groovejet (Live at Peaky Blinders, Manchester) - Spiller feat. Sophie Ellis-Bextor
- Monkey Man (Live at Peaky Blinders, Manchester) - The Specials/Amy Winehouse
- Paint It Black/Pump It Louder - Rolling Stones/Black Eyed Peas
- Let Me Blow Ya Mind (Live at Peaky Blinders, Manchester) - Eve feat. Gwen Stefani
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About this Act
The String Beans Party Band are an exciting new gypsy jazz infused group from Manchester. Made up of full time professional musicians the band can cater for all types of functions from wedding ceremonies, receptions and parties to corporate functions and private events.
They like to take classic tunes from a variety of styles such as pop, rock, reggae and hip hop and give them a gypsy swing make over, guaranteed to get people dancing every time. Perfect for people looking for something a bit vintage, retro or alternative for their event.
They can also provide more jazz, pop and soul based music suitable for wedding ceremonies, afternoon receptions or background dinner music. These can either be instrumental or with vocals.
The band have been performing all across the UK and Europe since 2014 and all the members have studied music to degree level and have been working as professional musicians in the industry for many years. They have an amazing team of musicians to pick from and the band is available for hire in a variety of different packages from 5 Piece Party Band to duos and trios.
Testimonial
I just wanted to get in touch and thank you for the amazing performance you all put on at our wedding. We had the best day and the music is such an important part, and it was all just perfect. We have had so many guests comment on how great you were and you really contributed to the relaxed, party atmosphere we were going for. We are honestly so pleased we booked you :)
Thanks again
Vicky and Ellis, August 2019
Set List
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Party Set:
It Don't Mean a Thing- Jazz standard
King of the Swingers- from the movie the Jungle Book
Minor Swing Medley (feat MGMT Kids and Apache by The Shadows)
Beggin- Madcon/ Frank Vialli
Sway - Dean Martin/ Mucho Mambo (90s)
No Scrubs - TLC
Ain't Nobody - Chaka Khan
7 Nation Army- The White Stripes
That Man- Caro Emerald
Johnny B.Goode- Chuck Berry/ Wipeout -The Surfaries
Hallelujah I Love Her So- Ray Charles
For Once In My Life – Stevie Wonder
Cantina Theme (Instrumental) from Star Wars
Oops I Did It Again- Britney Spears
Mmmbop - Hanson
Basket Case - Green Day
No One Knows- Queens Of The Stone Age
Lithium- Nirvana
She’s Electric – Oasis
Dreaming of You – The Coral
Teenage Dirtbag- Wheatus
Stacey’s Mom- Fountains of Wayne
Medley- Paint It Black - the Rolling Stones, Last Resort- Papa Roach, Pump It Louder- Black Eyed Peas
Send Me On My Way- Rusted Root (From Matilda and Ice Age movies)
La Bamba- Ritchie Valens
Message To You Rudy- The Specials
Monkey Man- The Specials / Toots & The Maytals
You & Me Song- The Wannadies
Hotel California- The Eagles
Take On Me- Aha/ Reel Big Fish
Sing it back- Moloko
Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)- Spiller
Trick me - Kelis
Blow Your Mind- Eve feat. Gwen Stefani
Lean on -Major Lazer
This Girl- Kungs vs Cookin on 3 Burners
Valerie -Amy Winehouse
Boys Don't Cry - The Cure
99 Red Balloons - Nena
Pencil Full of Lead - Paolo Nutini
These Boots Are Made For Walking - Nancy Sinatra
Dining/Background Music:
You Got a Friend In Me- Randy Newman (Toy Story)
At last - Etta James
I feel good - James Brown
Hallelujah I Love Her So – Ray Charles
Sway – Dean Martin
Kiss Me- Sixpence None the Richer
Budapest- George Ezra
Linger- The Cranberries
Sunday Morning- Maroon 5
Natural Woman – Aretha Franklin
Son of a Preacher Man – Dusty Springfield
This Girl – Cooking on Three Burners
You Send Me – Sam Cooke
Perfect Strangers – Jonas Blu feat. JP Cooper
September Song – JP Cooper
Put Your Records On –Corrine Bailey Rae
Let’s Stay Together – Al Green
Sing It Back – Moloko
If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keys
Say My Name- Destiny’s Child
Ain’t Nobody – Chaka Khan
Never too much- Luther Vandross
Isn't She Lovely- Stevie Wonder
Don't Know Why - Norah Jones
In The Mood – Glenn Miller
Summertime – Jazz Standard
It Had To Be You- Ray Charles
All of Me – Jazz Standard
Si Tu Savais – Django Reinhardt
Moon Flower – Santana
For Sephora – Rosenberg Trio
Lineup
- 5 piece consisting of two acoustic guitars, vocals, double bass and drums
- 3 piece consisting of two acoustic guitars and vocals OR two acoustic guitars and upright bass
- 4 piece consisting of two acoustic guitars, vocals and upright bass/percussion OR two acoustic guitars, upright bass and violin/drums
- 2 piece consisting of two acoustic guitars
This act's standard set times are as follows:
- 2 x 45 minute sets
- 2 x 60 minute sets
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