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biography
Meet Slinky, a professional, energetic and cool 4 piece rock and pop band from the North West of England who cover a huge range of music from the 60’s to 00’s. Forming in 2003 the band have played in excess of 1000 gigs together from Clubs, Weddings, Birthdays & Corporate Events in areas such as England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and Jersey.
With their extensive and varied repertoire Slinky are the ideal choice for any event. Whether you require a mixture of music from the 60’s to the 00’s or if you’re looking for something more specialized eg. an Indie Set (The Killers, Oasis, The Strokes, Kasabian etc) or even a Rock Set (Led Zeppelin, The Who, Red Chili Hot Peppers, ACDC etc) Slinky can accommodate you.(Please see full repertoire)
PERFORMANCE TIMES:
Performances can be split into 2 x 45min or 2 x 60min sets to suit the style of event and at a time of your choice. If you require different performance times this can be easily arranged. After gaining entry to the performance area, please allow us 90mins to fully set up.
EQUIPMENT:
The band have invested in the best possible sound equipment and use a top of the range 2000 watt Electro Voice PA system with a matched pair subwoofer speakers to provide a deep and true sound. The system can easily handle most event types (up to 300 guests). Slinky also have their own self contained stage lighting system 2 x NJD Spectres and 2 x NJD Datamoon’s both with 'sound-to-light' controllers as standard.
DRESS:
The Band can tailor their look to suit your needs on the night. For Corporate Events or Weddings they can dress formally in suits or black attire and for private parties and less formal events they can take a more casual approach if you prefer.
ACOUSTIC SET:
The Band can play acoustically for pre-dinner drinks or cocktail receptions. The set will be performed as a 4 piece on acoustic guitar, acoustic bass, percussion and vocals. Performances can be split into 2 x 30min sets or a 1 hour set played at a time of your choice.
30 SECOND CLIPS:
Slinky can also perform 30 second clips or sound bites to use as walk up music for awards and presentation ceremonies.
DJ SERVICE:
The Band can offer to play background music between sets in the form of ipod play lists or for an extra fee provide a professional DJ. Not only are the Slinky DJ's professional, but also have the advantage of being part of the Slinky team, working with the band night after night. This close working relationship offers an unrivalled understanding between the band and DJ ensuring a seamless transition between sets.
LEGAL:
The band hold public liability insurance cover up to £1,000,000 and all their electrical equipment is annually P.A.T tested for safety. (The band can provide copies of these documents if the venue requires them).
Customer Satisfaction:
Slinky take pride in working specifically to the client’s needs. They are approachable and happy to suggest ideas making your event special and unique as possible.
The Band – History & Experience:
Stu Brierley has been singing & performing for 20 years. He had much success with Blue Sauce which completed several successful tours of
Nick Studholme has been playing guitar for 20 years. After a Jazz diploma he taught guitar, played in various bands and spent time as a professional composer writing Jazz, Electronic, Pop & Advertisement compositions.
Aaron Croxford has been playing bass for 18 years. After completing a Jazz Diploma he has taught bass, played in duos, trios, tribute & original bands & has recently set up a school of excellence for budding musicians.
Damien Williams has 13 years experience on drums with most of his time put into tuition at a national music school. He has played in many bands from corporate to original and is no stranger to studio session work.
60’s 80’s
Twist n Shout - The Beatles Don’t Stop Me now - Queen
Signed sealed - Stevie Wonder Kiss - Prince
Hard Days Night - The Beatles New Sensation - INXS
I Feel Good - James Brown Another Brick - Pink Floyd
Higher and Higher - Jackie Wilson My Sharona - The Knack
Tax Man - The Beatles Lets Dance - David Bowie
Jump’ in Jack Flash - The Stones Town Called Malice- The Jam
Sunny Afternoon - The Kinks Going Underground – The Jam
Paper Back Writer - The Beatles 9 to 5 – Dolly Parton
Sunshine of your Love - Cream Crazy Little thing - Queen
The Seeker - The Who Word Up - Cameo
Substitute - The Who Every Little Thing – The Police
Bad Moon Rising – CCR Roxanne – The Police
Day Tripper - The Beatles Land Down Under – Men at Work
You Really Got Me - Kinks
Money – The Beatles Psycho Killer – Talking Heads
I’m a Man - Spencer Davies Burning Down the – Talking Heads
Come Together – The Beatles Fight For Your Right – Beastie Boys
Cross-town Traffic - Jimi Hendrix Beat It – Michael Jackson
Back In the
Sympathy Devil – The Rolling Stones
70’s 90’s
Funky Music - Wild Cherry Entertain You - Robbie Williams
Long Train -Doobie
Sex Machine - James Brown Song 2 - Blur
Get it On - T Rex Hard to Handle - Black Crowe’s
Money - Pink Floyd Gonna Go My Way - Lenny Kravitz
Walk This Way - Aerosmith Basket Case - Green Day
20th Century Boy - T Rex Changing Man – Paul Weller
Immigrant Song - Led Zeppelin Under the Bridge - RHCP
Rock n Roll – Led Zeppelin Time of Your Life – Green Day
Roadhouse Blues - The Doors Hush – Kula Shaker
Hot Stuff - Donna Summer 100 Mile High – Ocean Colour Scene
Dreadlock Holiday - 10cc She’s Electric - Oasis
Can’t Get Enough - Bad Company Smooth - Santana
I Will Survive - Slinkified River Boat Song – Ocean Colour
Cant Stand Losing - The Police Aeroplane - RHCP
Stuck in the Middle - Stealers Remedy – Black Crowes
The Passenger - Iggy Pop Girls and Boys - Blur
Easy – Commodores Love is the Law - Sea Horses
Jean Genie - David Bowie Time of Your Life – Green Day
Should I Stay - The Clash Don’t Look Back - Oasis
I Shot the Sheriff - Bob Marley Sex Bomb – Tom Jones
Suspicious Minds - Elvis Weather With You- Crowded House
Moon Dance - Van Morrison
00’s
Golden Touch -Razorlight
Dani
By the Way - RHCP
Last Nite - The Strokes
Club Foot - Kasabian
Be my Girl - Jet
Predict a Riot – Kaiser Chiefs
Valerie – The Zutons
I Got Soul - The Killers
Mr Brightside - The Killers
Naïve – The Kooks
Hump De Bump – RHCP
Love Train – Wolfmother
No One Knows-
Ruby – Kaiser Chiefs
Take Me Out – Franz Ferdinand
Dakota – Stereophonics
Sex is on Fire- Kings of Leon
Bohemian Like You – Dandy Warholes
American Idiot – Green Day
Leave Your Hat – Tom Jones
Love Machine – Artic Monkey’s
Dreaming of you – The Coral
Dance Floor – Artic Monkey’s
Use Somebody – Kings of
Mercy – Duffy
Standing in the Way – The Gossip
Somebody Told Me – The Killers
Seven Nation Army – White Stripes
Yellow – Coldplay
Goodbye Mr A – The Hoosiers
Pluggin Baby – Muse
Rehab – Amy Winehouse
Typical Mixed Set 60s-00s
Hard Days Night - The Beatles
You Really Got Me - The Kinks
Bad Moon Rising - CCR
I Feel Good- James Brown
Higher & Higher - Jackie Wilson
Signed Sealed - Stevie Wonder
Stuck In The Middle - Stealers
Hot Stuff - Donna Summer
Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Dreadlock Holiday - 10cc
Suspicious Minds - Elvis Presley
Long Train - Doobie Brothers
Kiss - Prince
New Sensation - INXS
Town Called Malice - The Jam
Word Up - Cameo
Let’s Dance - David Bowie
Entertain You - Robbie Williams
Don’t Look Back - Oasis
Mr Brightside - The Killers
Love Machine - Artic Monkeys
Rehab - Amy Winehouse
Mercy - Duffy
Sex is on Fire - Kings Of Leon
Typical Indie Set
Golden Touch – Razorlight
Last Night – The Strokes
Naive – The Kooks
Be my Girl - Jet
Dance Floor – Artic Monkeys
Dreaming of You – Coral
Use Somebody – Kings Of
Seven Nation Army - White Stripes
Club Foot - Kasabian
Ruby – Kaiser Chiefs
Mr Brightside – The Killers
Somebody Told Me – The Killers
Song 2 – Blur
River Boat Song – Ocean Colour
Love is the Law – The Seahorses
Chelsea Dagger – The Fratellies
Love Machine – Artic Monkeys
Predict a Riot – Keiser Chiefs
Goodbye Mr A – The Hoosiers
Take Me Out – Franz Ferdinand
Valerie – The Zutons
Girls and Boys – Blur
Sex is on Fire – Kings of Leon
All The Things I’ve Done – The Killers
Typical Rock Set
Hush - Kula Shaker
Dani
Hard to Handle - Black Crowes
Rock’n’Roll - Led Zeppelin
Fire - Jimi Hendrix
Pinball Wizard - The Who
Basket Case - Green Day
The Rocker - Thin Lizzy
Back In The
Roadhouse Blues - The Doors
Do You Wanna Be My Girl – Jet
20th Century Boy - T Rex
Sympathy - The Rolling Stones
Go My Way - Lenny Kravitz
Love Train - Wolfmother
Money - Pink Floyd
Back in Black - ACDC
You Really Got Me - The Kinks
Crosstown Traffic - Jimi Hendrix
Money - The Beatles
Should I Stay - The Clash
Another Brick - Pink Floyd
Walk This Way – Aerosmith
REFERENCES:
Date:
Client: Mr N Murray - Titan Steel
Slinky were fantastic. They were so charismatic, providing visual as well as audio entertainment.
They interacted with guests perfectly and played a great selection of music that had everyone
dancing to the end of the night. I would highly recommend them for any occasion.
Date:
Client: Mr D Abrahams - The Adelphy
What a party! Slinky read our guests perfectly and got everyone completely rocking! We were
so happy with the evening they were exactly what we were after. A big THANK YOU to you and
the band for making the evening of our wedding something to remember.
Date:
Client: Mrs J Dawson - The Grovesnor Chester
Slinky just made our wedding evening - I can't thank you all enough. Our friends and family
were so impressed with them that everyone commented on the performance they had given.
A huge thanks for making it an amazing wedding party. I need to find a reason to book them
again some time soon!
Date:
Client: Miss S Hughes - Scottish Power
Slinky were recommended to our firm by some colleges that had booked them previously for
a summer ball. They were very professional and made every effort to work around our needs
on the day. So many guests commented on how good they were. Thanks!
Date:
Client: Dave Scott - The Hilton
Slinky a very professional outfit and very approachable and accommodating. They dealt with all
requests that were given to them, from the chief bridesmaid announcing our first dance to
introducing my Nan so she could do a speech. Afterwards they shared a few beers with our
guests and even played acoustic guitar in the bar! Slinky are highly recommended!!
Previous Clients – Corporate
Ecotech Buliding Soloutions
The Thornton Grange
Tesco’s
Marks & Spencers
Lloyds TSB
Tranmere Rover’s
Thornton Hall
Lever Brothers
Sainsbury’s
Adam’s Solicitors
Wirral District Council
HSBC
Langtons
Grovesnor Hotel
The Kingsland
British Gas
Flintshire Council
NM Enterprise’s
The Faversham
Apple Ceramics
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