The Monitors

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The Monitors have created an exceptional sound & stage show and continue to rival the biggest and best acts around the globe.

Consisting of the finest session musicians, The Monitors regularly perform at over 200 weddings, corporate events and private parties each and every day of the year and cover all the biggest hits from the 50's through to the modern day.

The Monitors constantly update their repertoire to keep up the changing times and ultimately offer the same amazing lead vocals, top notch equipment and outstanding musicianship that you'd expect.

The Monitors aren't just another 'Boring' Function Band., when not performing with The Monitors these accomplished musicians can be found appearing in a West End theatre pit or alongside named artists including Dave Grohl, Pulp & Westlife.

The Monitors have created an exceptional sound & stage show and continue to rival the biggest and best acts around the globe.

The Monitors constantly update their repertoire to keep up the changing times and ultimately offer the same amazing lead vocals, top notch equipment and outstanding musicianship that you'd expect.

What The Monitors offer:

Apart from the fact The Monitors are incredibly talented and experienced musicians they also offer the following:-

No two sets are ever the same; every set is based upon audience reaction or decided with the client in advance.
The Monitors can be increased in size by adding a female vocalist, saxophone, percussion and anything up to a three piece brass section.
The Monitors can supply you with a Jazz/Swing set during dinner or drinks.
Professionally mixed recorded music is available throughout the breaks or why not hire an additional DJ and benefit from 30,000 classic and current hits.
Varied & extensive experience of all types of corporate & private functions all over the world.
Become the star for the night and augment your evening with a set of bandeoke (karaoke with a live band)
You can leave The Monitors to make any technical or logical arrangements with your venue.
The Monitors can provide everything you need for your evening entertainment and use a state of the art PA system delivering a crisp clear sound at a level to suit you & your guests.
The Monitors intelligent moving light system creates a fantastic atmosphere on stage and on the dance floor with additional lighting available.

The Monitors are available with different size line ups to suit you, your function and your budget and they work as a 9 piece right down to 3 piece party band. The most popular line up is the 4 piece band consisting of 4 lead vocalists, guitar, bass, drums and keyboards although for that extra WOW factor why not augment the band by female vocals and a 3 piece brass section including Trombone, Trumpet & Saxophone.

The Monitors Line-ups are very flexible so if the line up you require isn't listed then please contact us to discuss your requirements.

3 piece band (guitar, bass, and drums)
4 piece band (guitar, bass, drums, keys/sax) Our most popular line up
5 piece band (guitar, bass, drums, keys/sax, female vocals)
6 piece band (guitar, bass, drums, keys/sax, female vocals, and 1 brass)
7 piece band (guitar, bass, drums, keys/sax, female vocals, 2 brass)
8 piece band (guitar, bass, drums, keys/sax, female vocals, 3 piece brass)
9 piece band (guitar, bass, drums, keys/sax, female vocals, 3 piece brass, percussionist)

The Monitors repertoire is one of the most extensive in the business from the 50's to todays top chart hits & with over 200+ songs and growing you name it they can play it. All musical styles, genres and preferences are catered for and The Monitors regularly performs celtic Irish & Scottish Jigs or traditional Jewish 'Horas'.

Having a repertoire of 200+ songs means that The Monitors can suit any set to your exact tastes if required. Essentially, if you require mostly Disco, Motown, Pop, Rock, Indie, Ska or R&B The Monitors can perform all of your favourite songs and guarantee a night you will remember.

If the song you require isn't listed below then special requests can be accommodated so please contact us to discuss your requirements.

If you're looking for something relaxing and chilled for your function then look no further than The Monitors Jazz & Swing Quartet 'Smooth Grooves'. 'Smooth Grooves is the perfect accompaniment to any afternoon dinner or drinks reception. Performing jazz and swing songs made famous by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Herbie Hancock, you will relax knowing that your guests are being thoroughly entertained.

CLASSIC BALLADS

Angels - Robbie Williams
Amazed - Lonestar
Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
Don't Dream Its Over - Crowded House
Don't Stop Believin - Journey / Glee
Every Breath You Take - The Police
Have I Told You Lately - Van Morrison
Stand By Me - Ben E King
Weather With You - Crowded House
When You Say Nothing At All - Ronan Keating
Your Song - Elton John
We are the Champions - Queen
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
With Or Without You - U2

50'S & 60'S CLASSICS

Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Brown Sugar - The Rolling Stones
Burning Love - Elvis Presley
Can't Take My Eyes Of You - Andy Williams
Come Together - The Beatles
Everybody Needs Somebody To Love - The Blues Brothers
Gimme Some Lovin - The Blues Brothers
Hey Jude - The Beatles
I Feel Good - James Brown
I'm A Believer - The Monkees
Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
Johnny B Goode - Chuck Berry
La Bamba - Los Lobos
Lovely Day - Bill Withers
Layla - Derek & The Dominos
Midnight Hour - The Commitments
Mustang Sally - The Commitments
Purple Haze - Jimi Hendrix
Rock Around The Clock - Bill Haley
Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles
Satisfaction - The Rolling Stones
Suspicious Minds - Elvis Presley
Twist & Shout - The Beatles
Why Do You Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations
Wild Thing - The Troggs
You Really Got Me - The Kinks

PUNK & ROCK

Are You Gonna Go My Way - Lenny Kravitz
Beat It - Micheal Jackson / Fall Out Boy
Bohemium Rhapsody - Queen
Buck Rogers - Feeder
Basket Case - Green Day
Chelsea Dagger - The Fratellis
Creep - Radiohead
Don't Stop Me Now - Queen
Highway to Hell - ACDC
I Believe In A Thing Called Love - The Darkness
I Predict A Riot - The Kaiser Chiefs
Jump - Van Halen
Last Nite - The Strokes
Livin On A Prayer - Bon Jovi
Live & Let Die - Paul McCartney
Place Your Hands - Reef
Ruby - The Killers
Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
Somebody Told Me - The Killers
Sex on Fire - Kings of Leon
Sweet Child Of Mine - Guns & Roses
Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus
Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand
This Love - Maroon Five
Use Somebody - Kings of Leon
Walk This Way - Aerosmith

70'S & 80'S CLASSICS

Bille Jean - Michael Jackson
I'll Be There For You - The Rembrants
Come Up & See Me - Steve Harley &anp; Cockney Rebel
Easy - The Commodores
I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
Kiss - Tom Jones/Prince
Lets Stick Together - Roxy Music
Lets Dance - David Bowie
Message in a Bottle - The Police
Rocking All Over the World - Status Quo
Simply The Best - Tina Turner
Stuck In The Middle With You - Steelers Wheel
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynard Skynard
Walking in Memphis - Marc Cohn
Walking on Sunshine - Katrina & The Waves

MODERN POP

500 Miles - The Proclaimers
A Little Less Conversation - Elvis Presley
A Little Respect - Wheatus
All Summer Long - Kid Rock
Chelsea Dagger - The Fratellis
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
Dancing In The Moonlight - Toploader
Dance The Night Away - The Mavericks
Don't Look Back in Anger - Oasis
Forget You - Cee Lo Green
Hit Me Baby One More Time - Brittant Spears
I Don't Feel Like Dancing - Scissor Sisters
Let Me Entertain You - Robbie Williams
My Sharona - The Knack
Mr Brightside - The Killers
Ruby - The Kaisers Chiefs
Shine - Take That
Somebody Told Me - The Killers
This Love - Maroon Five
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
Wonderwall - Oasis

DISCO CLASSICS

Car Wash - Rose Royce
Celebration - Kool & the Gang
Disco Inferno - The Trammps
Does Ya Mother Know - Abba
Ladies Night - Kool &anp; The Gang
Lady Marmalade - Patti La Belle
Le Freak - Le Chic
Mamma Mia - Abba
Mama Told Me Not To Come - Tom Jones
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Staying Alive - The Bee Gees

JEWISH MUSIC

Hora Medley including...
Simen Tov
Moshiach
Hevenu Shalom Alecheim
Mazel Tov
Hatikva

Lisa Sharp, Christmas Party
A huge Thank you for making our Christmas Party a great success. The feedback from those that attended has been amazing, singing the praises of The Monitors. Also, as I said on the night I have been very impressed with how our booking was dealt with. Thank you once again for making the party a very memorable event. I hope to have the pleasure of being able to book The Monitors again in the future. Merry Christmas to you All.

Katie & Greg, Wedding
I just wanted to express my sincere thanks to The Monitors on what I can only say was the best day of our lives, you made our wedding so very special, you were total professionals & made sure that everything was just perfect! You are truly amazing at what you do, Thank you again. I would most certainly recommend you to everyone, I now need to find another excuse to have The Monitors perform again! Thank you once again, we had the time of our lives!

Andrea and Craig Young, 50th Birthday Party
Can I thank the whole Monitor Team on behalf of Craig and I for performing at his 50th birthday party. From beginning to end you were all totally professional. It was such a relief when you took the worry of the evenings schedule of my hands, and applied your experience to make the evening run so smoothly. From the moment you guys sang in the empty marquee as a sound check, I knew that if the caterers failed to turn up and the marquee was to fall around our ears your performance would still make it a fantastic night. Thanks again and we wish you all the best of luck in the new Year.

Barclays Banks PLC
BBC
TESCOS
BP
World Scout Association
UKTV
Channel DAVE
SKY
Abbey National

How long do The Monitors take to set up their equipment?
The Monitors will need between 45 minutes and an hour to set up their equipment and sound check ready for the performance.

Will I be able to request a certain song for the Monitors to perform?
The answer is YES. The Monitors are more then happy to learn a song for you. Please give us at least one months notice so that they can familiarise themselves with it.

Can I choose all the songs I want played from the repertoire list?
The repertoire lists that we provide are there for you to pick the type of songs you would like played. We do not suggest that you try to pick entire set lists.

The following times can be adjusted to suit your requirements, you can choose from:

1 x 60 minute set tailored to your tastes by The Monitors including professionally mixed music in the set breaks or an additional DJ

2 x 45 minute sets tailored to your tastes by The Monitors including professionally mixed music in the set breaks or an additional DJ

2 x 60 minute sets tailored to your tastes by The Monitors including professionally mixed music in the set breaks or an additional DJ
3 x 45 minute sets tailored to your tastes by The Monitors including professionally mixed music in the set breaks or an additional DJ

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.