The Debbie Boyd Band is a dynamic and highly versatile 7 to 9 piece live band that is perfect for Corporate Dinner Dances, Balls, Private Parties, Weddings, Jewish Celebrations and Scottish Ceilidhs. Combining outstanding musical talent with the latest sound and light technology, this band never fails to exceed expectations, time and time again. The Debbie Boyd Band’s huge repertoire recreates the sounds of 60’s soul and motown legends (Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye to name just three) right through to the modern pop icons of the 90s and 00s including Mika, Shania Twain, Scissor Sisters and Robbie Williams. Their set also encompasses a large selection of music from the 70’s disco era with all time favourites including “Play That Funky Music”, “Carwash” and “Disco Inferno” as well offering an excellent party mix of 80’s material including "Walking On Sunshine", "Wake Me Up Before You Go Go" and "Summer of 69". Swing favourites including "Moondance", "Fly Me To The Moon" and "Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You" may also be included, if appropriate, as well as all time party classics by rock 'n' roll icons such as Chuck Berry and Elvis. Debbie’s years of experience in theatre entertainment and her exceptional voice combine with the incredible musical talents of her band members and an extensive repertoire to produce a show that holds the attention of everyone in the room, packs the dancefloor, is interactive and totally personal. Much as a DJ is responsive to a crowd, Debbie is also very adept at reading audiences, and frequently alters the planned setlists, to better suit the mood on the dancefloor. With the band’s extensive repertoire of crowd pleasing favourites, she certainly has plenty to choose from! By the end of the night, Debbie will know many of your guests by name and everyone will feel special and included. The Debbie Boyd Band features incredible world class musicians and backing vocalists, who have also appeared with and supported celebrities such as Avril Lavigne, Kylie Minogue, The Foundations, The Average White Band, The Drifters, Will Young, amongst others. One of the band’s many strengths is the musical expertise of these players, who have, collectively, over a century of experience in the business. You can rely upon The Debbie Boyd Band to use their combined talent to help shape a fantastic night for you and your guests. The band's attention to detail is faultless, they can arrive early, ensure they are set up and out of the way before your guests arrive, are unobtrusive when not performing and only use high quality professional equipment. An evening with The Debbie Boyd Band is everything you’d expect from a top line act and a lot more...

� “Dear Nigel and Debbie, I write to formally acknowledge the terrific performance that you and your band members gave last Saturday at the West Norfolk Medical Ball. It was a first for me to see so many more people dancing than sitting down when you started to play! Debbie, your interaction with the guests was electric; your stage (and floor) presence is A1. This week at work so many people have told me what a great time they had and how much they enjoyed the music. Please pass on our appreciation to your fellow performers. Yours sincerely, Jim Jeffrey.” (West Norfolk Medical Ball)

� “We were absolutely blown away by how good the band was and the lead singer Debbie made the celebration a party by getting everyone participating and up on the dance floor. The choice of songs was perfect and the version of “You’re Beautiful” by James Blunt was wonderful – we are very grateful for the band learning this one for us.” (Bride)

� “What can I say! Saturday’s performance was terrific, I’ve never seen so many people that normally sit in chairs up & dancing. Debbie, you sure know how to get people in the party spirit. All day at work I’ve been hearing what a great performance you all gave. Please pass on our thanks to all the band. Once again many thanks.” (Queen Elizabeth Hospital Charity Fundraiser)

� “Dear Debbie, now that the dust has settled after Pat's 50th Birthday Party I wanted to say a very big thank you to you and your band. You were absolutely amazing. Your energy and sensational voice made our party. The floor was packed throughout the night and even the most reluctant dancers you coaxed to the floor. I loved especially the audience participation. All our guests raved about you and the band afterwards. Thank you once again for giving us such a great and memorable night.” (50th birthday party - Scottish ceilidh theme)

� “Dear Debbie and Nigel, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you on behalf of the Directors for your support at our Centenary Ball last Saturday. As always, you were fantastic and please pass on our thanks and appreciation to all the other band members for the great music which meant the dance floor was always full. Thank you to you Debbie for being so very accommodating and all your help working behind the scenes. Without your help on the day we would be unable to hold such functions and I think you will agree that Saturday was worth the hard effort we all put in. Hopefully we will see you all at our Ball next November, if you can bear to see us all again! Best regards, Sandra Oldfield, President” (St Albans Chamber of Commerce)

� “Great entertainment, performance very good, good band, great vocalist and pretty!!” (Sir Bobby Robson)

� “We would like to thank you for making our evening wedding reception such a success. It definitely was a party never to be forgotten. We were a little anxious as we had not heard you play live but a call and a few emails to Debbie eased my anxiety. We definitely did not need to worry you were all brilliant. The first 3 songs we requested were fantastic – thank you! We especially liked the way Debbie mixed with the guests and walked around the room singing and getting others to join in. This was brilliant and was perfect for the theme of the day which was for everyone to relax and enjoy themselves. A lot of guests commented on how good you all were and many comments were made on what a good singer Debbie was. We shall certainly be recommending you to others. Once again a very big thank you from both of us.” (Bride)

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Debbie's personal reviews

� “Debbie possesses a wonderful voice.” Jim Gellatly, Aberdeen Evening Express Music Critic

� “Debbie Boyd took the title role this year and despite a throat infection making even talking difficult before the show, she gave a compelling performance and her pizzazz, great looks and stage charisma made her a perfect choice for a principal boy.” Encore Magazine, February 2001 on “Dick Whittington” at The Kings Theatre, Edinburgh.

� “The stars – soulful Gwen Dickey, formerly lead singer with hitmakers Rose Royce, and smoky-voiced Limahl who was frontman for the chart-topping Kajagoogoo in the 80s – are ably supported by the sexy Debbie Boyd, who revealed that she was born in Inverness but must have left at a very early age or we would all have noticed her shapely form, long legs and big blonde hair. Boyd, who indulged in some dirty dancing on a bluesy ‘Hound Dog’ and Donna Summer’s ‘Hot Stuff’, also delivered the goods on ‘Out Here On My Own’, the big ballad from “Fame”. Inverness Courier [July 2001] on “What A Feeling!”

� “Dean Hussain and Debbie Boyd provided strong, charismatic support. Both are big talents to watch out for.” Bradford Telegraph [May 2001] on “What A Feeling!”

� “As the opening chords of the title number blare out across the arena, a stunning mystery woman takes to the stage, beaming from ear to ear. Shimmying down the skeletal stairs that form the centrepiece of the set, Boyd delivered the majority of the highlights, her vibrant voice tingling the spine throughout Out Here On My Own.” Edinburgh Evening News [April 2001] on “What A Feeling!”

� “Debbie Boyd held the ear and eye whenever she appeared or had a solo. Both newcomers were good value and Boyd came close to stealing the show.” The Stage [June 2001] on “What A Feeling!”

� “…they shared the stage with the very talented Debbie Boyd, who did a particularly raunchy version of Elvis’ Hound Dog among many other songs.” Darlington Evening Gazette [May 2001] on “What A Feeling!”

� “…many of the songs were belted out magnificently by rising theatre star Debbie Boyd.” Kentish Times [June 2001] on “What A Feeling!”

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Format Fantastic, high impact nine piece live band with DJ service included (if required).

· Lead female vocalist / DJ · Female backing vocalist / percussionist · Female backing vocalist / percussionist · Drummer / male backing vocalist · Bass Guitarist / male backing vocalist · Lead Guitarist · Keyboard player · Saxophone player · Trumpet player

Pre-Dinner Suggestion The evening could commence with a short pre-dinner set to welcome guests as they arrive and take their seats. This can be a general selection of appropriate live background music or themed as follows:

· Easy listening / swing / jazz / latino · Soul / Motown · James Bond Themes

Suitable background CDs could then be left playing for the duration of your meal, or alternatively our pianist could play for you.

Main Performance The band launches straight into a couple of hours (split into two or three sets) of high energy, fantastic entertainment. Every performance builds to a euphoric, rock concert style finish, guaranteed to leave the crowd yelling for more. Debbie can also provide a full complimentary DJ service during band breaks, with a massive back catalogue of music, including a great selection of up to date chart hits. This also means she will be in the room for the duration of the night, managing the evening’s entertainment from start to finish. She carefully selects records to play during her DJ-ing spots which complement the band’s sets, actively seeking requests from the dancefloor and working to keep everyone happy, whatever their musical preferences! Alternatively, if you would prefer a separate DJ, the band are happy to organise this for you or work with a DJ you have selected. Additional Radio Mic: A radio microphone can be provided for presentations, auctions, etc, if required. If there’s anything else you would like to discuss, please don’t hesitate to ask. When you book The Debbie Boyd Band, you can feel reassured that the night is in the safe hands of experienced professionals who care about what they do and will go that extra mile, wherever possible, to make everything just right

Organising an annual party for your organisation is a huge responsibility. The Debbie Boyd Band has, collectively, over a century of experience of providing entertainment for corporate clients including Harrods, Lloyds TSB, Chamber of Commerce, Easyjet, Ministry of Defense, P&O Cruises, Landrover, Jaguar, Rover, Powergen, Amec, Lakeside Retail Centre, Norfolk County Council, Ferrari Owners Club, and many others. We take great care to ensure everything goes to plan on the day and have put together the following corporate party package which may give you a few ideas...

Format Fantastic and highly versatile seven piece live band with DJ service included, if you wish.

· Lead female vocalist / DJ · Drummer / male backing vocalist · Bass Guitarist / male backing vocalist · Lead Guitarist / male backing vocalist · Keyboard player / male backing vocalist · Saxophone player / percussionist · Trumpet player / percussionist

Arrival Drinks / Dinner music A small jazz and/or easy listening combination (piano, bass, guitar and saxophone works really well) to play gentle background music for your guests during arrival drinks and whilst you have your photographs taken. Alternatively, our pianist would happily play some classical piano for your guests whilst you are otherwise occupied. Your entrance The full band could be playing live background music for your guests while they enter the dining room and then strike up a rousing song specially selected for your entrance (examples of suitable entrance songs might include “Congratulations”, “We Are Family” or Eva Cassidy’s version of “Wonderful World”).

*** Suitable background CDs can be left playing for the duration of your meal, or our pianist could play some live piano for you.

Main Evening Celebration Usually the band plays two or three sets of a broad range of party material catering for all ages and musical preferences, beginning with your own choice of first dance and working around your evening buffet (if applicable). Scottish themed celebrations can include ceilidh dances with calling and Jewish celebrations can include the Hatikva and our medley of traditional Klezmer songs, suitable for a Hora. Debbie can also provide a full complimentary DJ service during band breaks, with a massive back catalogue of music, including a great selection of current chart hits. This also means she will be in the room with you and your guests, managing the evening’s entertainment from start to finish. She carefully selects songs to complement the band’s sets, actively seeking requests from the dancefloor and working to keep all your guests happy, whatever their musical tastes! Alternatively, if you would prefer a separate DJ, the band are happy to organise this for you or work with a DJ you have selected. Additional Radio Mic: We can provide a radio mic for speeches First dance: You can download our current list of first dance songs from our website. If there isn’t anything you fancy on the list, we’ll happily learn a special song for you. Please give us as much notice as you can (we ask for a minimum of 8 weeks) to allow us time to prepare the parts and schedule in rehearsals. If there’s anything else you would like on your special day, please don’t be afraid to ask. When you book us, you can relax knowing your night is in the safe hands of experienced professionals who care about what they do and will go that extra mile, wherever possible, to make everything just right.

Your wedding day is likely to be one of the most important days of your life. The Debbie Boyd Band has, collectively, over a century of experience of providing wedding entertainment and we take great care to ensure everything is perfect on your day, so you can relax and enjoy it. We’ve put together the following wedding package, which may give you a few ideas...

Soul/Motown • Ain't No Sunshine • Baby, Now That I’ve Found You • Build Me Up, Buttercup • Hard To Handle • I Can't Stand the Rain • I Got You (I Feel Good) • I Heard It Through The Grapevine • Knock On Wood • Lovely Day • Midnight Hour • Mustang Sally • My Girl • R.E.S.P.E.C.T. • Rescue Me • Sir Duke • Son Of A Preacher Man • Stand By Me • Superstition • Tears Of A Clown • Wonderful World

70s • Boogie Nights • Boogie Oogie Oogie • Brown Eyed Girl • Car Wash • Celebration • Dancing Queen • Disco Inferno • Don't Leave Me This Way • Gimme Gimme Gimme • Hot Stuff • I Wish • Le Freak, C'est Chic • Long Train Running • Love Really Hurts Without You • Mamma Mia • Oh What A Night (Dec 63) • Pick Up The Pieces • Play That Funky Music • That's The Way I Like It • The First, The Last, My Every-thing

• This Old Heart Of Mine • Waterloo • We Are Family • Young Hearts, Run Free

80s • 9 to 5 • Addicted To Love • Billie Jean • Call Me • Crazy For You • Eternal Flame • Get Into The Groove • Girls Just Wanna Have Fun • Gold • I Will Survive • I'm So Excited • Keep Me Hanging On • Livin' On A Prayer • Relax • Show Me Heaven • Simply The Best • Summer of 69 • Take My Breath Away • Venus • Wake Me Up Before You Go Go • Walking on Sunshine • Wanted Dead Or Alive • Word Up

90s & 00s • Angels • Amazed • Better Together • Can’t Get You Out Of My Head • Dance The Night Away • Grace Kelly • Groovejet • I Don’t Feel Like Dancing • I'm Outta Love • Killing Me Softly • Lady Marmalade • Let Me Entertain You • Livin' La Vida Loca • Man, I Feel Like A Woman • Not That Kind • Reach (for the stars) • Sing It Back • Take Your Mama Out • That Don't Impress Me Much • Valerie • You're Beautiful • You're Still The One

50s & 60s • Daydream Believer • Hound Dog • I Saw Her Standing There • Jailhouse Rock • Johnny B Goode • La Bamba • Lady Madonna • Proud Mary • River Deep, Mountain High • Shout • Ticket To Ride • Twist And Shout • Yesterday

Scottish Ceilidh • Auld Lang Syne • Dashing White Sergeant • Gay Gordons • Orcadian Strip The Willow • St Bernard's Waltz • Strip The Willow • Flower Of Scotland

Christmas • Jingle Bell Rock • Merry Christmas Everybody • Rocking Around The Christmas Tree

• Santa Baby • Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

Jewish & Traditional • Congratulations • Happy Birthday • Hatikva • Hava Nagila • Ladies Song • Lambeth Walk • Jewish Hora Medley

James Bond

• James Bond Theme • Live and Let Die • You Only Live Twice • Man With The Golden Gun • Nobody Does It Better

Ballads / 1st Dance • Amazed • Anniversary Waltz • Better Together • Crazy For You • Eternal Flame • Evergreen • First Time Ever I Saw Your Face • Have I Told You Lately That I Love You

• I’ll Stand By You • Lady In Red • Let’s Stay Together • Love Is All Around Us • My Girl • Natural Woman • Nobody Does It Better • Runaway • Save The Last Dance For Me • Show Me Heaven • Stand By Me • Take My Breath Away • The Rose • Unchained Melody • Wind Beneath My Wings • Wonderful Tonight • Wonderful World • Your Song • You're Beautiful • You’re Still The One

Swing/Jazz/Latino • Autumn Leaves • Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy • Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You • Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree • Fever • Fly Me To The Moon • Girl From Ipanema • In The Mood • Let There Be Love • Mas Que Nada • Misty • Moondance • Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Sq. • Save The Last Dance For Me • Summertime • They Can't Take That Away From Me

• You Are The Sunshine Of My Life • We’ll Have Manhattan

The above is a selection of the band’s ever growing, extensive songlist. We are also very happy to learn a special request (for example, for your wedding day first dance) and ask for a minimum of 8 weeks notice to allow for the preparation and rehearsal required.

How far will the band travel?

The Debbie Boyd Band are based in SE England but will travel all over the UK and worldwide.

How long do you play for?

The Debbie Boyd Band’s standard set times are usually 2 x 60 mins or 3 x 40 mins. Extra playing time (eg. dinner jazz sets, Jewish medley or extra party and/or Scottish Ceilidh dancing sets) can easily be accommodated upon request.

Will I need to book a disco as well as the band?

The choice is yours! The Debbie Boyd Band can be booked without a disco as Debbie can provide her DJ service during breaks, alternatively the band are very happy to work with your own choice of DJ.

Do you have insurance against accidents and damage at venues?

The Debbie Boyd Band has public liability insurance of up to £10M and all electrical equipment is fully PAT tested.

How do you dress?

The band’s usual style of dress is glamorous evening dress for the women and smart black for the men. With advance notification, alternative outfits including formal black tie, 70s or 80s party gear can be worn.

What are the different line-ups for the band?

The minimum line-up for the Debbie Boyd Band is a 7 piece band which includes drums, keyboards, bass guitar, lead guitar, sax, trumpet, female lead vocalist and 4 male backing vocalists. Optional additional 2 female backing vocalists can also be included in the line-up.

How loudly do you play?

The band can play as loudly or quietly as you like. The Debbie Boyd Band have played at many functions of differing size, and can tailor the volume to the size of the room and number of people.

How much do you charge?

Pricing varies according to the size of line-up you prefer, distance of travel, set-up and finish times and the length of time you wish the band to play. The band can also provide two fully inclusive party packages (corporate and wedding). Please contact the entertainment booking agency who recommended The Debbie Boyd Band to you for further details and a personal quote. The Debbie Boyd Band are committed to providing the very best in quality live entertainment from start to finish. You can depend on our professionalism, beware of cheap imitations!

Do you supply all your own equipment?

Yes, the band has a top quality 3.6kw PA and stage lighting system designed for audiences of up to 400 people. Additional dancefloor lighting can also provided, if you require it, and for larger events or themed evenings, the band can arrange to hire in additional and/or specialist sound/lighting equipment, including backdrops or starcloths.

Do you have any specific requirements?

The band request a changing room suitable for the number of people in the line-up you have chosen and a stage/setting up area of 20 x 13 feet (6m x 4m), although smaller stage sizes can sometimes be accommodated by setting up some equipment off either side of the stage. An adequate safe supply of electricity is also needed; either a minimum of 3 x 13 amp mains sockets near the stage for indoor events or supply of 32 amps single phase at 240V allocated to the band for outdoor events, including marquees (further details available on request). The Debbie Boyd Band also ask that hot meals (including two vegetarian) be provided for the band members and crew along with soft drinks for the whole time we are on site, in order for the band to perform at their best!