Live Bands and Wedding Entertainment in the North West and UK-Wide Singers, Duos and Tribute Acts for hire.

The Black Hat Band are a London based function band playing Soul, Disco, Funk, Jazz and more, avaliable for hire for private and corporate parties and events. 

The band comprise of six young and talented musicians who met whilst studying at The London Centre of Contemporary Music. After forming in November 2007, they have been regularly entertaining crowds at their fortnightly residency at the Roxy Bar in Central London and at private events around the UK. 

With a wide repertoire from down-tempo Jazz to dance-floor shaking Disco and Funk, the Black Hat band comes fully equipped and ready to go with their own PA and are able to provide additional services eg a professional DJ set as well as choice packages tailored to your needs. 

Set-List ( We add new songs every week)

SOUL/FUNK/DISCO:

RESPECT - Aretha Franklin
SON OF A PREACHER MAN - Dusty Springfield
YOU ARE EVERYTHING - Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross
AIN'T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH - Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED - Stevie Wonder
I FEEL GOOD - James Brown

SEX MACHINE - James Brown
IT'S YOUR THING - Isley Brothers
MY GIRL - The Temptations
YOU'VE GOT TO EARN IT - The Staple Singers
LADY MARMALADE - Patti LaBelle
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE - Marvin Gaye
WHAT'S GOING ON - Marvin Gaye
EASY - Lionel Richie and The Commodores
ALL NIGHT LONG - Lionel Richie
AIN'T NOBODY - Chaka Khan
YOU MIGHT NEED SOMEBODY - Randy Crawford
STREET LIFE - Randy Crawford and the Crusaders
SIR DUKE - Stevie Wonder
I WISH - Stevie Wonder
DO I DO - Stevie Wonder
ROCK WITH YOU - Michael Jackson
BILLIE JEAN - Michael Jackson

I WANT YOU BACK - Jackson Five
THE MELODY STILL LINGERS ON - Chaka Khan
LICENSE TO KILL - Gladys Knight
WE ARE FAMILY - Sister Sledge
BLAME IT ON THE BOOGIE - The Jacksons
I'M COMING OUT - Diana Ross
LE FREAK - Chic
CARWASH - Rose Royce
DISCO INFERNO - The Trammps
PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC - Wild Cherry
AS - Stevie Wonder
SHAKE YOUR TAILFEATHER - Ray Charles
BUILD ME UP BUTTERCUP - The Foundations
THE SOUND TABLE - Cameo
SEE THE LIGHT - Earth, Wind and Fire/Eddie Russ
THINK - Lynn Collins
SWEET LOVE - Anita Baker
TAKE ANOTHER LITTLE PIECE OF MY HEART - Erma Franklin
YOU'RE GONNA NEED ME - Dionne Warwick


JAZZ:

BYE BYE BLACKBIRD
BLACK COFFEE
SUMMERTIME
MY FUNNY VALENTINE
MISTY
THAT OLE DEVIL CALLED LOVE AGAIN
CRY ME A RIVER
LULLABY OF BIRDLAND
FLY ME TO THE MOON
ST. THOMAS
TWISTED - Annie Ross
MOONDANCE - Van Morrison
I WISH I KNEW HOW IT FEELS TO BE FREE - Nina Simone
THIS MASQUERADE - George Benson/The Carpenters
AFFIRMATION - George Benson/Jose Feliciano
SONG FOR MY FATHER 
WINELIGHT - Grover Washington jr


POP and R&B:

CRAZY IN LOVE - Beyonce
VALERIE - Amy Winehouse/Mark Ronson
HEY YA - Outkast
ROCK YOUR BODY - Justin Timbalake
BOOTYLICIOUS - Destinys Child
UMBRELLA - Rihanna

SING IT BACK - Moloko

OTHERS:

DAYDREAM BELIEVER - The Monkees
BROWN EYED GIRL - Van Morrison
DON'T STOP ME NOW - Queen
STUCK IN THE MIDDLE - Stealers Wheels 
9-5 - Dolly Parton
SUMMER IN THE CITY - The Lovin' Spoonful
TWIST AND SHOUT - The Beatles
I SAW HER STANDING THERE - The Beatles
DREADLOCK HOLIDAY - 10cc

COULD YOU BE LOVED - Bob Marley
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS - Mariah Carey
LET IT SNOW - Frank Sinatra

...........TESTIMONIALS...........

''The Black Hat Band have played several times at Roxy Bar & Screen and are consistently one of the best and most popular bands. 
Very easy to work with and get set up each time and all friendly, accommodating people. 
They always seem able to pick out the best of their repertoire for each occasion and are excellent at connecting with the audience and creating a great atmosphere. And all shockingly talented musicians!''

Cheers Phil
Roxy Bar and Screen, SE1


"This is the most amazing party band I've heard in years. I'd boogie away any night of the week with Black Hat..." -Kelli W., London,


Dear Black Hat, Thank you so much for a great evening on 16th May, Mum really enjoyed your music and everyone commented on how good you were. 
Jaelee has a fantastic voice and you played just the right music to suit the occasion. 
It is certainly an 80th birthday party we will remember!

I will definitely recommend you to friends - you arrived on time, the sound was balanced and the volume was not too loud for our oldies! Your choice of songs were excellent. Thanks once again,

Regards

Jill Fox, Staffs