Putting On The Ritz

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  • from £2200 in East Midlands
  • from £2200 in West Midlands
  • from £2200 in Yorkshire & Humberside
  • from £2200 in Wales

Four unique and talented musicians & entertainers recreate the authentic musical ambience of the 1920's & 30's, when The "Charleston" was all the rage, and the swells were "Putting on the Ritz".

Guaranteed to be the entertainment highlight of any occasion, the band's outstanding visual performance combined with compelling music always leaves their audiences begging for more. Splendidly Spiffing Fun & Frolics for all ages!

Not only have they performed on some of the worlds finest cruise ships and most luxurious hotels, more recently they had the honour of privately entertaining HRH Duke of Edinburgh at St James Palace, London. They are regular favourites at some of the UKs & Europes most prestigious music and comedy festivals, and are a must have for corporate and private events.

Putting On The Ritz small screen career is one that has seen them on over 30 TV shows worldwide, and since the  millennium they have been featured on the ITV programs "The Yeung  Ones" the documentary "Stars and Their Lives",  Irelands world famous The Late Late Show and a Song For Ireland.

Performance information

Line-up Male lead vocals/trombone; piano/vocals; guitar/vocals; double bass/vocals
Performance duration 2 x 45 minute or 3 x 30 minute sets
Interval music Help Yes (included in price)

What people say Help

  • “Their stylish ‘take’ on a particular era of music wins all age groups.
    I could watch them again and again.”

    Sir Alan Ayckbourn
    Stephen Joseph Theatre



    “Absolutely brilliant. Very professional - they went down a storm. Would not hesitate to book them again for any future suitable meeting.”

    Sue Goodwin, Marketing Assistant
    Baxter Healthcare Ltd - Sept 2008



    “Many thanks for providing excellent entertainment once again at the show this year. Your performances always liven up the show and lift the atmosphere. ”

    Michelle Marshall
    Great Yorkshire Show 2008



    “Putting On The Ritz are always a popular attraction at the show!”

    Sarah
    Malvern Autumn Show 2008



    “A very big thank you for layng on a
    totally professional and highly entertaining performance, which succeeded in
    capturing the mood of the evening and delighting our guests.”

    The Grange
    Leicestershire



    “I would like to thank the ‘boys’ for the making of the most successful of events.
    They went down a storm .”

    Adrian Gumbley
    Surrey



    “Putting On The Ritz were fantastic
    and such a hit with our guests.
    The cabaret was a scream.”

    Bryony & Peter Nowell
    Kent



    “I would like to thank you all for your superb performance at my 21st party (6th January 07) which guests of all ages thoroughly enjoyed. My Uni friends are still describing your performance as legendary!”

    James L Carver Esq
    Solihull



    “Everyone enjoyed your music and your act. It was so lovely to see the younger guests dancing at the tables.”

    Judy & Chris Jenkins
    Bristol



    “Thank you for providing such great entertainment for the RA Officers Mess Christmas party.
    You and the boys were on cracking form, and really started the evening off in fine fashion.
    I cannot tell you how many people came up to me enthusing over your performance… you really do cause quite a stir and I really do appreciate how much hard work goes into making such a good impression.”

    Capt AA Kealy
    14th Regiment Royal Artillery - Larkhill



    “All our guests raved about how excellent
    you were and that booking you had been an inspired choice.”

    Tim Darwen
    Surrey



    “Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant.”

    Claire Holobon
    Kent


    “The feedback which I have had from my people and their wives has been brilliant. They particularly enjoyed the way you personalised parts of the act to GSK.”

    Les Scannage
    Glaxo SmithKline



    “Just a line to thank you and your
    colleagues for giving us such an entertaining and enjoyable evening last Friday.
    I appreciated your help with the “raffle”
    and everything else you did to tailor
    the evening for us.
    It really was a super evening and
    I am most grateful.”

    Frances Day
    Kent



    “Just a quick note to thank you all
    for a superb show last Saturday at the County Hall Matlock. It was manifico and appreciated by all.”

    Dr Sam Allen
    Middlesex



    “You changed the ceremonial occasion into
    a terrific party and we should like to record our thanks and admiration.”

    Mrs & Mrs FC Underhill
    Herefordshire



    “Thank you all for the wonderful show you performed. It was extremely entertaining funny and very talented.”

    Karen Bull
    Equant


    “Just to say thank you for your most entertaining and polished performance in
    the Bridgewater Hall. I have to tell you
    that Putting On The Ritz logged the
    biggest audience of the series.”

    Richard Howarth
    The Bridgewater Hall



    “What a super evening of entertainment
    you gave us all last Saturday.
    The comments as the paying public left
    the Lancaster Arts Centre were very complimentary and the atmosphere of
    fun and music was great.”

    Lancaster Arts Centre
    Bucks



    “You were fantastic, an undoubted highlight. Everyone keeps going on about how good you were and thinking about occasions when they might be able to book you.”

    Emily & Malcolm Pearce
    London



    “What can I say?
    Putting On The Ritz were magnificent, brilliant, wonderful and bloody funny!!
    You really did go down a storm.”

    Julia & Ross Sharpe
    Wiltshire




    “Thank you for the fantastic performance which you gave at our wedding on June 6th. To say that you helped the day to go with a swing would be an understatement. Our guests were very taken with you and the atmosphetre of fun which you created continued throughout the weekend. Children and adults alike enjoyed your music and cabaret and we would have no hesitation recommending you to anyone.”

    Katie & Tim Baxter
    Harrogate

Repertoire Help

  • Charleston
  • You Do Something To Me
  • Putting On The Ritz
  • Button Up Your Overcoat
  • The Sun Has Got His Hat On
  • Keep Young & Beautiful
  • Yes Sir That’s My Baby
  • Anything Goes
  • Babyface
  • William Tell Overture
  • Crazy Words, Crazy Tunes
  • The Can Can
  • Pick Yourself Up
  • Don’t Bring Lulu
  • Trail Of The Lonesome Pine
  • Java Jive
  • When I’m 64 Blackbottom
  • Teddy Bears Picnic
  • Bei Meir Bist Du Schoen
  • Cruising Down The River
  • Leaning On A Lampost
  • Bring Me Sunshine
  • Sheik Of Araby
  • 42nd St
  • Aint She Sweet
  • When I’ Cleaning Windows
  • Five Foot Two
  • Up A Lazy River
  • Dancing Cheek To Cheek
  • Blue Moon
  • Pasadena
  • I Get A Kick Out Of You
  • Lady is A Tramp
  • It’s a Hap Hap Happy Day
  • Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
  • You Always Hurt The One You Love
  • Alexanders Ragtime Band
  • When Your Smiling
  • I Only Have Eyes For You
  • I Wont Dance
  • Goody Goody
  • Blue Moon
  • It’s A Hap Hap Happy Day
  • Baked A Cake
  • Dinah
  • Brazil
  • Happy Feet

Bookings

For all bookings please contact Function Central:

For more pictures and audio demos, please visit:
http://www.functioncentral.co.uk/acts/putting_on_the_ritz/