With a sound located somewhere between the Deep South and South Wales, Dai & The Dusty Keys play the rootsiest honky-tonk, zydeco and R&B in London. They like nothing better than to play foot-stompin' tunes that you can dance the Texas Polka to.
With a sound located somewhere between the deep south and South Wales, Dai & The Dusty Keys play the rootsiest honky-tonk, zydeco and R&B in London. They like nothing better than to play foot-stompin' tunes that you can dance the Texas polka to.
Dai & The Dusty Keys regularly delight audiences of all ages with a variety of 1950s American hits. With a flexible line-up, they sound great as a duo, trio or quartet; the regular line up includes musicians who have worked alongside stars such as Van Morrison, Bob Geldof and Rolf Harris. Bandleader Dai has provided entertainment for numerous venues and private clients including The Oxo Tower Brasserie, The King's Head Theatre, China White, The Barbican, Marco Pierre White's in Stamford Bridge, Eversheds Law Firm and fashion designer Ted Baker.
Dai plays the guitar and sings. Previously, he has written, sung and twanged for soul band Spengler and psychedelic cumbia outfit Los Chinches.
Bob plays fiddle and tin whistle. Bob played with the Penguin Cafe Orchestra and has featured on albums by luminaries such as Van Morrison.
Rupert plays double bass and sings. He also plays with Franka De Mille, The Dead Victorians and Balkan troubadours Kuma Lisa.
Alan plays keys, both horizontal and vertical. He's recorded with legends such as folk singer Loudon Wainwright III, Bob Geldof and the mighty Rolf Harris.
Dai & The Dusty Keys can perform as:
- a Solo Act (Guitar and Voice)
- a Duo (Guitar and Voice plus Accordion, Fiddle or Double Bass)
- a Trio (Guitar and Voice, Double Bass and either Fiddle or Accordion)
- a Four-Piece band (Guitar and Voice, Double Bass, Fiddle and Accordion)
- Man Of Constant Sorrow by Soggy Bottom Boys
- Iko Iko by Dr John
- I Got A Woman by Ray Charles
- Blue Moon of Kentucky by Elvis
- Shake Rattle And Roll by Big Joe Turner
- Skinny Love by Bon Iver
- Lonesome For You by Carter Family
- The Water Is Wide by Carter Family
- When The World's On Fire by Carter Family
- Wildwood Flower by Carter Family
- Worried Man Blues by Carter Family
- You're Gonna Be Sorry You Let Me Down by Carter Family
- I Would Rather Go Blind by Chicken Shack
- Sugar Bee by Cleveland Crochet
- Ay Tete Fee by Clifton Chenier
- Freight Train by Elizabeth Cotton
- That's All Right Mama by Elvis
- Honky Tonkin' by Hank Williams
- Jambalaya by Hank Williams
- Ramblin' Man by Hank Williams
- Settin' The Woods On Fire by Hank Williams
- I Asked For Water by Howlin' Wolf
- Gamblin' Man by Jimmy Rodgers
- Lonesome Road by Nathaniel Shilkret
- River Man by Nick Drake
- Georgia On My Mind by Ray Charles
- I'm Going Down To The River by Ray Charles
- Unchain My Heart by Ray Charles
- What'd I Say Parts 1 & 2 by Ray Charles
- Night Train To Memphis by Roy Acuff
- Up Above My Head by Sister Rosetta Tharpe
- The Night They Drove Old Dixy Down by The Band
- Chocolate Jesus by Tom Waits
- I Ain't Got No Home by Woodie Guthrie
Jyrki Kolsi, Wedding, Lake District
Thank you so much for playing during our wedding ceremony! Many of my friends and family mentioned to me how beautiful your singing was, so I'm sure you'll have many more bookings coming your way!
Angela Devichand, Wedding, Gwent
Your singing and playing was absolutely wonderful, and created exactly the right mood during our wedding breakfast. I was very impressed by your professionalism - you dressed the part, set up quickly and efficiently, and made sure that the whole day was stress free.
Arnon Yahav, Private Function, London
Just wanted to say thanks for playing at our event last week. Brilliant playing - the highlight of the evening!
Christine Evans, Wedding, London
Thanks for playing at our wedding! I'd recommend you to anyone who wants live music at their wedding or party.
James, Private Party, London
David was fantastic!!! So the choice of entertainment was perfect for an intimate occasion. The service was excellent, all formalities went without a hiccup. Also, the act was contactable and very willing to make the occasion run smoothly.
- The Slaughtered Lamb
- Barrio Central
- Barts Speakeasy
- The Oxo Tower Brasserie
- Scott's restaurant
- Truc Vert restaurant
- Brouge (Richmond)
- The Old Goat (Twickenham)
- The King's Head Theatre Pub
- China White
- Cargo
- Passing Clouds
- The Barbican foyer
- The Mariott Maida Vale Hotel
- Marco Pierre White's in Stamford Bridge
- The Gaucho (Hampstead)
- The Gaucho (Richmond)
- Eversheds Law Firm
- Fashion designer Ted Baker
Can you provide different line-ups?
Yes. The guide prices quoted here are for a four-piece band. We can also perform as a duo or trio.
Do you have your own lighting rig?
Unfortunately not.
Can you provide your own PA?
Yes.
Do you have public liability insurance?
Yes, all regular band members are Musicians Union members and have public liability insurance.
Can you provide music between your sets?
Yes, at a small extra cost. However, this will be an iPod playlist rather than any kind of DJ set.
Can you dress smartly for a formal event?
We can dress more formally if that's what you require.
- A standard performance would be made up of two or three 45-minute sets, although the band aim to be flexible if you require something different.
Please Note: The fees indicated below are approximate and based on a central location for each county. They are intended to provide a rough guide only and exact quotes can only be given once the date and exact location of your event have been provided.
East
- Cambridgeshire - £920.00
- Norfolk - £920.00
- Suffolk - £920.00
Midlands
- Gloucestershire - £1,035.00
- Herefordshire - £1,035.00
- Leicestershire - £1,035.00
- Northamptonshire - £1,035.00
- Rutland - £1,035.00
- Warwickshire - £1,035.00
- West Midlands - £1,035.00
- Worcestershire - £1,035.00
South East
- Bedfordshire - £862.50
- Berkshire - £862.50
- Buckinghamshire - £862.50
- East Sussex - £862.50
- Essex - £862.50
- Hampshire - £862.50
- Hertfordshire - £862.50
- Isle of Wight - £1,150.00
- Kent - £862.50
- London - £747.50
- Middlesex - £862.50
- Oxfordshire - £862.50
- Surrey - £862.50
- Sussex - £862.50
- West Sussex - £862.50
South Wales
- Gwent - £920.00
- Mid Glamorgan - £920.00
- South Glamorgan - £920.00
South West
- Dorset - £1,150.00
- Somerset - £1,150.00
- Wiltshire - £1,150.00
