A Girl Called Sue

  • from £950 in South East Help
  • from £950 in London
  • from £995 in East of England
  • from £1095 in South West
  • from £1150 in East Midlands
  • from £1225 in West Midlands
  • from £1250 in Wales
  • from £1350 in North West
  • from £1390 in Yorkshire & Humberside
  • from £1495 in North East
  • from £1950 in Scotland

Great all-round female-fronted Surrey function band suitable for all events. Available to hire in a range of line-ups, with optional jazz set.

Special Offer: Book within 7 days of enquiry and receive a free 1 hour afternoon/dinner jazz set!

A Girl Called Sue are an energetic, versatile and exciting live band, playing hits from the 60's to the present day - in fact, everything from Nat King Cole to Amy Winehouse and Justin Timberlake! Musicians in the band have worked with some of the biggest names in music including Queen, George Michael, Cliff Richard, Kim Wilde, The Rolling Stones and many many more!

If you need an exciting, good-looking, great-sounding live band for your event, A Girl Called Sue are committed to giving you the very best live music available on the best night of your life! The band are guaranteed to get the dance floor jumping and use the very best in PA and lighting equipment.

The band work exclusively for Function Central, and are available in varying line-ups, from a 4 piece (drums, bass, guitar and female vocals), through to a 7-piece (with the addition of male vocals, keyboards, and sax).

Performance information

Line-up Female vocals, male vocals/guitar, bass, drums
Performance duration 2 x 60 or 3 x 40 minute sets
Performance area required 12ft wide x 8ft deep (4-piece)
Recorded music provided between sets Yes (included in price)
Set-up/sound-check duration 1 hour
Lighting Yes, stage lighting
Public Liability Insurance (PLI) Yes
PAT certificate Yes

Booking options

Extra performances £175 per half hour (for 5-pce)
Late performances/Use of PA £25 per musician per hour after midnight
Early set-up/sound-check £10 per musician per hour before 5pm
5 piece (adds keyboards) Add £225
6 piece (adds a sax or 2nd vocalist) Add £225
7 piece (adds a 2 piece horn section or sax + 2nd vocalist) Add £225
60 minute afternoon/dinner jazz set (in addition to 2 hours evening performance) Add £200

What people say

  • We thought they were absolutely fantastic and were impressed with the high level of musicianship. I am a musician myself and play the violin (often at weddings!), so music was a very important part of the day for me and I was delighted with the band. We have great memories of dancing the night away!

    Charlotte, Wedding, July 2010

  • Just wanted to let you know the the band were absolutely fantastic, sounded amazing and they really got the party going, will definitely be recommending them, we can't wait to have another party so we use them again.

    Mark, Party, July 2010

  • We all thought you and your band were amazing. You were all so professional, arriving early in time for an easy set up & technical rehearsal which really put our minds at rest and then being so accommodating throughout. The whole party were thoroughly enjoying your music & we didn’t want you to go! We will definitely get you back as you left nothing for us to worry about & then were absolutely fabulous – Thank you so much!

    Kate, Sussex, March 2010

  • A Girl Called Sue were a great success for my 30th Birthday. The guests loved them and they sound amazing, full of energy and a brilliant set list. I would not hesitate in booking them again as they got everyone dancing and completely made the party! We had the 5 piece and delighted with them, you must book these guys now!

    Function Central were great to deal with. Friendly, efficient and I would recommend to anyone. I will definitely be using them the next time I need a band.

    Ian, 30th Birthday Party, Surrey, February 2010

  • We also booked ‘A Girl Called Sue’ through you, they too were completely professional and so very accommodating that they made the party really special. The band were friendly, really flexible with their remit and just so lovely to get along with – we were delighted! I will definitely keep coming back to you – it’s been really successful so far! Thank you.

    Karen, Corporate Event, London, December 2009

  • The band were amazing, We all loved you! Everyone commented on how good you were, and you had everyone dancing all night... Thank you for making our day so special.

    Annabel, Wedding, Surrey, November 2009

  • A Girl Called Sue were absolutely amazing at our wedding - everyone commented on the tasteful background music during our meal, and the evening music was simply outstanding. We would recommend them for any function!!

    Pam, Wedding, London, August 2009

Repertoire

  • 2000s
  • Can't Get You Outta My Head - Kylie
  • Cosmic Girl - Jamiroquai
  • Valarie - Amy Winehouse
  • Virtual Insanity - Jamiroquai
  • Bleeding Love - Leona Lewis
  • Crazy In Love - Beyonce
  • Rock Your Body - Timberlake
  • Rehab - Amy Winehouse
  • Shine - Take That
  • Dakota - Stereophonics
  • Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
  • Better Together - Jack Johnson
  • Speed of Sound - Coldplay
  • Fix You - Coldplay
  • Superstar - Jamelia
  • 1990s
  • Killing Me Softly - The Fugees
  • Midnight At The Oasis - Brand New Heavies
  • Movin On Up - M People
  • Sing It Back - Moloko
  • Torn - Natalie Umbruglia
  • Still The One - Shania Twain
  • Always On The Run - Lenny Kravitz
  • I Dont Want To Miss A Thing - Aerosmith
  • Love Shack - B52's
  • If I Ever Lose My Faith In You - Sting
  • Hard To Handle - Black Crowes
  • 1980s
  • Aint NoBody - Chaka Khan
  • Mustang Sally - The Commitments
  • Kiss - Prince
  • Walking On Sunshine - Katrina and The Waves
  • Perfect - Eddie Reader
  • Brass In Pocket - The Pretenders
  • I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) - The Proclaimers
  • Material Girl - Madonna
  • Power Of Love - Huey Lewis and The News
  • Livin On A Prayer - Bon Jovi
  • I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston
  • Kyrie - Mr Mister
  • 1970s
  • Blame It On The Boogie - The Jackson 5
  • Boogie Nights - Heatwave
  • Last Night A DJ Saved My Life - Indeep
  • Good Times - Chic
  • La Freak - Chic
  • Upside Down - Diana Ross/Supremes
  • Dock Of The Bay - Otis Reading
  • Long Train Running - Doobie Brothers
  • Rock and Roll - Led Zeppelin
  • I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
  • Young Hearts Run Free - Candi Staton
  • I Got You and I feel Good - James Brown
  • Best Of My Love - The Emotions
  • Hot Stuff - Donna Summer
  • Carwash - Rose Royce
  • Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder
  • Get Down On It - Kool and The Gang
  • I Wish - Stevie Wonder
  • Can't Hurry Love - The Supremes
  • Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
  • Lovely Day - Bill Withers
  • Use Me - Bill Withers
  • 9 to 5 - Dolly Parton
  • We Are Family - Sister Sledge
  • Rescue Me - Fontella Bass
  • Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
  • Sweet Home Alabama - Lynaryd Skynaryd
  • Black Dog - Led Zeppelin
  • 1960s
  • The Twist - Chubby Checker
  • I'm A Believer - The Monkees
  • Hard Days Night - The Beatles
  • La bamba - Various
  • Sway - Dean Martin
  • Girl From Ipanema - Anton Carlos Jobim/Stan Getz
  • Johnny B. Good - Chuck Berry
  • She Was Just 17 - The Beatles
  • I Can't Get No Satisfaction - The Rolling Stones
  • I Want To Hold Your Hand - The Beatles
  • Respect - Aretha Franklin
  • Honky Tonk Women - The Rolling Stones
  • Jazz and Easy Listening
  • Fly Me To The Moon
  • Moondance
  • Girl From Ipanema
  • Wave
  • Night and Day
  • 1 Note Samba
  • So What
  • Doxy
  • Laura
  • Summertime
  • In The Wee Small Hours
  • Songbird
  • Sway
  • Blue In Green
  • Autumn Leaves
  • All of Me
  • Don't Get Around Much Anymore
  • Caravan
  • St Thomas
  • Begin The Beguine
  • Bye Bye Blackbird
  • Days Of Wine and Roses
  • Blue Moon