Dynamic and versatile 5 - 10 piece live party band that has become one of the most popular acts in the UK today. Outstanding musical talent, huge repertoire, flexible and friendly approach, Sahara never fails to exceed expectations, time and time again.

• Outstanding audience participation
• Playlist adapted on the night to suit each audience
• Charismatic female lead vocalist
• Incredible vocal sound with 4 male backing vocalists as standard
• All ages and musical tastes catered for

Professional enough to cope, personal enough to care.

This highly sought after band has played extensively throughout the UK and abroad for over 10 years at Weddings, Corporate Dinner Dances, Charity Balls, Christmas Parties, Private Parties, Jewish Celebrations and Scottish Ceilidhs.

Why choose Sahara?

- Excellent Vocals
Lead singer Debbie has an exceptional voice and years of experience playing leading roles in rock and pop musical theatre shows in top venues throughout the UK and abroad. She brings her full energy and experience to every event, resulting in a performance that holds the attention of everyone in the room, packs the dancefloor, is interactive and totally personal.

- World Class Musicians
Sahara also features incredible world class musicians and backing vocalists, who have also appeared with and supported celebrities such as Pixie Lott, Kylie Minogue, The Foundations, Avril Lavine, Will Young, Shane Ritchie, The Drifters, The Average White Band,  Limahl (Kajagoogoo), Gwen Dickey (Rose Royce), Tom O’Connor and Bonnie Langford, to name but a few.

- Credentials
Sahara have been repeatedly booked by many delighted clients including Harrods, Radisson SAS, Ferrari Owners Club, Jaguar, Range Rover, Lloyds TSB, Sir Bobby Robson, BT, Bank of Scotland, Price Bailey Accountants, SLP Engineering, Powergen, Amec and many more.

- Attention to detail
You can rely upon Sahara to use their combined talent to help shape a fantastic night for you and your guests. The band's attention to detail is faultless; they make sure they are fully prepared in advance so that everything runs smoothly on the day, they take great care during their set up and sound check to ensure you have the best possible sound on the night, they're unobtrusive when not performing and only use high quality professional equipment. An evening with Sahara is everything you’d expect from a top line act and a lot more...

- Repertoire
Sahara’s huge repertoire recreates the sounds of soul legends (Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye to name just three) right through to more recent pop icons including The Black Eyed Peas, Kings Of Leon, Jessie J and the Kaiser Chiefs.  Sahara’s set also encompasses an excellent party mix of 80’s hits including "Walking On Sunshine", “Billie Jean” and "Summer of 69", as well as a popular selection of music from the 60s and 70’s with all time favourites including “Build Me Up, Buttercup”, “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Don’t Stop Me Now”.  Swing favourites can be included, if appropriate, as well as rock n roll classics by icons such as Chuck Berry and Elvis. Sahara carefully selects a general mix from their extensive repertoire for each event and adapts the playlist on the night, where necessary, to suit the age range and musical tastes of each audience.

- Extras
Sahara can also provide optional extra jazz and swing sets, live dinner music, Christmas songs, James Bond theme tunes, Scottish Ceilidh dancing with 'Calling' of popular dances including the "Gay Gordons", "Strip The Willow" and the "Dashing White Sergeant" and Jewish celebrations are also catered for with a specially selected medley of popular songs, sung in Hebrew, for a traditional Jewish hora. Sahara can also provide their in-house manned DJ service, with a huge back catalogue of crowd pleasing favourites as well as all the latest chart hits. Sahara’s charisma, energy and talent is unrivalled. They know how to get the party started and will fill the dance floor whatever the occasion!  Be prepared for a night of explosive atmosphere and fantastic music.

- Line-up options
Boost the vocal power with Sahara’s 2nd female vocalist. Makes for a stunning show as well as adding that edge with some fantastic girl power harmonies! The Sahara horn section is another addition worth considering. Whether you’d like just sax, sax & trumpet or the full trio with trombone too, you just can’t beat the authentic sound of real horns, especially in those soul numbers.

- Equipment
Sahara uses a pro industry standard 3600w touring rig suitable for most venues and audiences of up to 400, as standard.  Extensions to the PA can be hired, if required, for larger venues. Sahara also provides a stage lighting system and dancefloor lighting as standard.

Standard line-up (5 piece band): Drums, Keys / Piano, Guitar, Bass, Lead Female Vocalist and Four Male Backing Vocalists

Additonal players available (up to 10 piece band):  Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Percussion, additional Lead Female Vocalist

2000 to current chart hits

• Crazy - Gnarls Barkley 
• Crazy In Love - Beyoncé
• Grace Kelly - Mika 
• Groovejet - Spiller
• I Don't Feel Like Dancing - Scissor Sisters
• I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas 
• I'm Outta Love – Anastacia
• I Predict A Riot – Kaiser Chiefs
• Lady Marmalade - From Moulin Rouge
• Mercy – Duffy
• Price Tag – Jessie J
• Sex On Fire - Kings Of Leon
• Take Your Mama Out - Scissor Sisters
• Valerie - Mark Ronson/Amy Winehouse

80s and 90s

• 9 to 5 - Dolly Parton
• Addicted To Love - Robert Palmer
• Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
• Call Me – Blondie
• Dance The Night Away - The Mavericks
• Don't Stop Me Now - Queen 
• Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Cindi Lauper
• Gold - Spandau Ballet
• I'm So Excited - Pointer Sisters
• Let Me Entertain You - Robbie Williams
• Livin' On A Prayer - Bon Jovi
• Love Really Hurts Without You - Billy Ocean
• Man, I Feel Like A Woman - Shania Twain
• Relax - Frankie Goes To Hollywood
• Simply The Best - Tina Turner
• Sing It Back - Moloko
• Summer of 69 - Bryan Adams
• Wake Me Up Before You Go Go - Wham!
• Walking on Sunshine - Katrina & The Waves
• Word Up – Cameo

Disco/Funk/Soul

• Build Me Up, Buttercup - The Foundations
• Hard To Handle - Otis Redding & Black Crowes
• I Got You (I Feel Good) - James Brown
• I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
• Knock On Wood - Eddie Floyd
• Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett
• Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
• My Girl - The Temptations
• R.E.S.P.E.C.T. - Aretha Franklin
• Shake Your Tailfeather – Ray Charles
• Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder 
• Blame It On The Boogie - Jackson 5
• Boogie Nights - Heatwave
• Car Wash - Rose Royce / Christina Aguilera
• Celebration - Kool & The Gang
• Dancing Queen - Abba
• Hot Stuff - Donna Summer
• I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
• I Wish - Stevie Wonder
• Ladies Night - Kool & The Gang
• Le Freak, C'est Chic - Chic
• Mamma Mia - Abba
• Oh What A Night (Dec 63) - Four Seasons
• Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
• Superstition - Stevie Wonder
• The First, The Last, My Everything - Barry White
• Waterloo - Abba
• We Are Family - Sister Sledge

60s & 70s rock and pop

• Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
• Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
• Daydream Believer - The Monkees
• Hound Dog - Elvis
• I Saw Her Standing There - Beatles
• Johnny B Goode - Chuck Berry
• La Bamba - Richie Valens
• Long Train Running - Doobie Brothers
• Proud Mary - Tina Turner
• River Deep, Mountain High - Tina Turner
• Rock n Roll - Led Zeppelin
• Shout – Lulu
• Sweet Home Alabama – Lynryd Skynryd
• Twist And Shout – Beatles

Easy Listening / First Dance Type

• Angels – Robbie Williams
• Amazed - Lonestar
• Better Together - Jack Johnson
• Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You - Andy Williams
• First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Roberta Flack
• I'll Stand By You - The Pretenders & Girls Aloud
• Let's Stay Together - Al Green
• She’s The One – Robbie Williams
• Stand By Me - Ben E King
• Stuck On You - Lionel Ritchie 
• Unchained Melody - Righteous Brothers
• Who Am I – Will Young
• Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
• Wonderful World - Eva Cassidy
• You're Beautiful - James Blunt
• You're Still The One - Shania Twain

Jazz & Swing standards

• Ain’t Misbehavin; - Dina Washington
• Autumn Leaves - Eva Cassidy
• Cheek to Cheek - Eva Cassidy
• Everything - Michael Bublé 
• Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra
• Lady Is A Tramp - Frank Sinatra
• Let There Be Love - Nat King Cole
• Manhattan - Ella Fitzgerald
• Mas Que Nada - Sergio Mendes
• Moondance - Van Morrison
• Save The Last Dance For Me - Michael Buble
• Summertime - Billie Holiday

Scottish Ceilidh

• Dashing White Sergeant – Scottish Ceilidh dance
• Gay Gordons – Scottish Ceilidh dance
• St Bernard's Waltz – Scottish Ceilidh dance
• Strip The Willow – Scottish Ceilidh dance
• Eightsome Reel – Scottish Ceilidh dance

Jewish Traditional music

• Am Yisrael Chai
• Hatikva
• Hava Nagila
• Mazel Tov
• Od Yishama
• Siman Tov

Meghan Bonner, Wedding, Suffolk
We had the most amazing time last night - you made everything so, so special. Thank you for everything you did. We've had another gathering today and so many people told us how impressed they were with you and how fantastic you made the evening. It was incredible and exactly the atmosphere we had hoped for!! We couldn't have asked for more. A few people have asked for your details so hope to see you at another event soon!! Thank you and very best wishes to you all.

Karen Adams, Corporate Dinner Dance, Norfolk
Hi Debbie, I should have emailed sooner but have been very busy, to say how much we all enjoyed your band's performance at the ball. Many club members have said what a wonderful band and that you really made the ball one of the best ever. We would love you to play again next year and will be in touch with the date soon.

Verity and Tom Coleman, Wedding, Norfolk
Thank you so much for playing on Saturday. As I'm sure you already worked out, you were a massive hit - people have been raving all week about you so thank you for making our day even more special! Our only regret is that we did not spend enough time on the dance floor - having said that "I predict a riot" will forever bring a smile to our faces! Kind regards, Verity and Tom.

Philippa and Jamie Symington , 50th Birthday Party, Norfolk
Thank you for giving us such great music and great fun! Those on the dancefloor really worked their pudding-calories off, I loved it and don't get a chance to dance often enough!

Rebecca Wright, Corporate Dinner Dance, Gloucestershire
Thanks so much for a fantastic performance on Thursday night the band were great. We have had so many positive comments about how great you were and it was so good to see people get straight up on the dance floor! Thanks again for everything you have been great.

Anna Simpson, Christmas Dinner Dance, Norfolk
Dear Debbie, we were really pleased with the event last Saturday and the guests were so pleased that they would like to book for next year. Thank you for the part you played in the evening, the music was enjoyed by all of our guests and staff and the atmosphere in the barn was fantastic.  I look forward to working with you in the future.

Jonathan and Sally Groome, Wedding, Norfolk
Dear Sahara, Thank you all for your wonderful contribution to our party on Saturday.  You were fantastic, played and sang brilliantly and created such an amazing atmosphere for us all to enjoy.  You pitched your performance perfectly with a fantastic selection of music to ensure that everyone had a great time on the dance floor, which never seemed less than full!  We have had so much praise for you with many comments from our guests such as ‘the most brilliant band’ and ‘the best live band heard at a party ever’ being just two. We hope to be able to see you again and look forward to another party with you playing.  Thank you once again, with kind regards, Jonathan and Sally Groome.

Sam Martin, Charity Ball, Suffolk
Thank you so much for being so fabulous last night.  The dance floor was absolutely packed from the minute you started and they would have continued on all night given half the chance!

Liz Tollit, 21st Birthday Party, Norfolk
Just had to send you a little email to say a BIG thank you to everyone in the band for a wonderful night - the music was fantastic. Philippa summed up the evening by saying and I quote "it was the best night of my life!!". I had about 50 of Philippa's friends for breakfast the next morning and they couldn't stop telling me how great the music was. Many thanks you made a great party that little bit extra special.

Gail Peters, Christmas Party Nights and New Year’s Eve, Essex
We have used Sahara for our Christmas party nights and our New Years Eve event for the last three years at the Radisson (Stansted) and they know how to get a party started!! Sahara is a fabulously entertaining band, versatile in the variety of songs they sing, catering for all tastes of the audience. Debbie’s energy and enthusiasm ensures that everyone enjoys their evening and they truly are a pleasure to listen to. We recommend Sahara if any of our clients are looking for a band as we know no-one will be disappointed with their performance.

Mark Williams, 50th Birthday Party, Suffolk
Thank you so much for all you did yesterday to make my 50th Birthday Party such a success. You were the utmost professionals and it was clear you care and take pride in all that you do. Everyone had a great time and the texts and phone calls keep coming in to that effect and that was due in no small part to your performance and skill as entertainers in reading the dance floor.  We wish you every success and rest assured will have no hesitation in booking you again ourselves or recommending you to others. It was a pleasure to have met you all and we are grateful to the agent for their recommendation. Thank you so much.

Tony & Rochelle Darby, Jewish Wedding, Essex
Dear Debbie & the band!  You were all just fabulous!!! Thank you for making our Wedding Day (evening) start and end in such style!  All our love Tony & Rochelle Darby.

Susannah & Nick Lee, Scottish Ceilidh Wedding, Surrey
Dear Sahara, We just wanted to write to thank you so much for being such a huge part of our wedding day and for making it such a success.  It was a pleasure to finally meet you and you were such a delight to work with.  We thought the band was great and we have had many compliments!  Well done on making the ceilidh such a success – not an easy task with so many people in such a small (hot) room!  It was very much enjoyed by the Scottish and English alike, many of whom were a little nervous about ‘prancing about’ as they referred to it!  We had the most amazing wedding day and thank you for helping to make it so personal.

Dick Beresford, 21st, 50th & 80th birthday party, Suffolk
Sahara were stunning – the music was great and Debbie was quite the best vocalist I’ve heard live for some time, (as well as being a real ‘live wire’ in her interaction with the guests …. and quite the prettiest girl at the party!). Staff at Hintlesham reckoned Sahara were the best live band they’ve ever had at the venue!!

Nancy Phillips, Wedding, Hampshire
Sahara were fantastic! Debbie had the most amazing voice, she was a great entertainer, got the crowd involved and everyone had a fantastic time. Sahara made our wedding party a night to remember! The whole crowd loved them. Five star entertainment, we would hire them again and would most definitely recommend Sahara to anyone.

Clients include:

• Harrods
• Ferrari Owners Club
• Jaguar
• Range Rover
• Lloyds TSB
• BT
• Sir Bobby Robson
• Bank of Scotland
• Price Bailey Accountants
• Radisson Blu
• Marriott
• SLP Engineering
• Powergen
• Amec
• BioLab
• Lakeside Retail Centre,
• Chamber of Commerce
• PCS
• Queen Elizabeth Hospital
• Norfolk County Council

…and more

Venues include:

• Harrods
• Somerleyton Hall
• Outdoor stadium, Cyprus
• Dover Castle
• Birmingham NEC
• The De Vere Grand
• Ramada Jarvis
• Marriott
• Hilton
• Crown Plaza
• Radisson Blu
• Kimbolton Castle
• East of England Showground
• Suffolk Showground

…and more

• How far will the band travel?

Sahara is based in SE England but will travel all over the UK and worldwide.

• How long do you play for?

The Sahara’s standard set times are usually 2 x 60 mins or 3 x 40 mins. Extra playing time (eg. background jazz for arrival drinks, dinner jazz sets, extra party sets, James Bond Themes, Jewish medley, Scottish Ceilidh dancing sets, etc) can easily be accommodated upon request.

• Will I need to book a disco as well as the band?  

The choice is yours! Sahara can be booked with or without a disco as the band will leave suitable pre-mixed music playing during breaks on an i-pod.  Alternatively, they can provide their own in-house manned DJ service during breaks, please do enquire for more information.  Of course, if you already have a DJ in mind you'd rather use, that's absolutely fine too!

• Do you have insurance against accidents and damage at venues?

Sahara has public liability insurance of up to £5M and all electrical equipment is fully PAT tested.

• How do you dress?

The band’s usual style of dress is glamorous evening dress for the women and smart black for the men. With advance notification, alternative outfits including formal black tie, 70s or 80s party gear can be worn.

• What are the different line-ups for the band?

The minimum line-up for Sahara is a 5 piece band which includes drums, keyboards, bass guitar, lead guitar, female lead vocalist and 4 male backing vocalists. Additional players (eg. sax, trumpet, trombone) and vocalists can easily be added, please enquire for more information.

• How loudly do you play?

The band can play as loudly or quietly as you like. Sahara has played at many functions of differing size, and can tailor the volume to the size of the room and number of people, bearing in mind that we are a party band and pretty lively!  Please let us know if your venue has a sound limiter as our drummer has the option of bringing an electronic drum kit, which allows us even more control over the volume.

• How much do you charge?

Pricing varies according to the size of line-up you prefer, distance of travel, set-up and finish times and the length of time you wish the band to play.  Sahara are committed to providing the very best in quality live entertainment from start to finish. You can depend on our professionalism, beware of cheap imitations!

• Do you supply all your own equipment?

Yes, the band has a top quality 3.6kw PA and stage lighting system designed for audiences of up to 400 people. Additional dancefloor lighting is provided with the band's in-house DJ service. Further specialist dancefloor lighting can also be provided, if you require it, and for larger events or themed evenings, the band can arrange to hire in additional and/or specialist sound/lighting equipment, including dancefloors, staging, backdrops or starcloths.

• Do you have any specific requirements?

The band request a changing room suitable for the number of people in the line-up you have chosen and a stage/setting up area of 6m x 3m, although smaller stage sizes can be accommodated by setting up some equipment off either side of the stage. The band and lighting draws 28 amps at full power, so an adequate safe supply of electricity is also needed; either a minimum of 3 x 13 amp mains sockets near the stage for indoor events or supply of 32 amps single phase at 240V allocated to the band for outdoor events, including marquees (further details available on request). The band would very much appreciate food (including one vegetarian) and soft drinks, especially when required to be on site for a significant amount of time.

2 x 60 mins or 3 x 40 mins

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.