Drew Stansall ex The Specials Saxophonist-Ibiza party style/Reggae/Ska style/Cool background style!

Based in United Kingdom

Leicester, England, United Kingdom
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LOCATION
Leicester, England, United Kingdom

TRAVEL
up to 12500 miles

PRICE
from £280 (GBP)

RATED
10 / 10 from 3 reviews

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Description Price
Solo up to 20 miles from Leicester£280 (GBP)

About / Biography

Former saxophonist of The Specials with 30 years of experience, having toured the world extensively.

Now available for hire for gigs, weddings, restaurants, parties, and funerals.

Book me for an Ibiza-style 'Freed from desire' killer party set, a laid-back cool jazzy listening meet & greet experience, or a Reggae/Ska set filled with hit anthems!

Or a mix of all styles.

All with professional backing tracks.

With the ability to set the perfect mood, whether for a lively party or an intimate gathering.

Energetic, soulful, captivating and versatile.

Additionally, I have 13 years experience as a DJ for Quadrophenia club nights.

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There are currently 3 user ratings for Drew Stansall ex The Specials

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in United Kingdom

Leicester, England, United Kingdom
Travels worldwide
pink circle = free travel (up to 20 miles)

'Ibiza style '

Freed from desire - (Gala)

Jubel – Klingande

Tequila

La Bamba

Dance the night away

Flowers Ibiza style (Miley Cyrus)

Moves like Jagger

That’s the way I like it

Ain’t Nobody (Chaka Chan)

YMCA

Dancing queen (Abba)

Havana (Camila Cabello)

Im good (im feeling alright)

Delilah

Believe (Imagine Dragons)

Coca-cabana

Show me love

'Reggae style'

Chase the devil

Buffalo soldier

Message to you Rudy

No No No

Red Red wine

Silly games

Kingston town

3 little birds

One love

Night boat to Cario

Mirror in the bathroom

One step beyond

Monkey man

Lip up fatty

Enjoy yourself

'Laid back cool jazzy style'

Marry you (Bruno Marrs)

Crazy

Take 5

Smooth operator (Sade)

Put your head on my shoulder (Paul Anka)

La isla bonita (Madonna)

Flowers (Miley Cyrus)

Spooky

Its now or never

Thinking out loud (Ed Sheeran)

And i love you so

Yesterday

Michelle (Beatles)

Lots more

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

3m square performance space and a small table preferably


What information do you require about a venue?

Just need to know any directions that will help us find the venue and find the right place to load in our equipment.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

I am self contained with all sound and musical equipment but I do not have lights - venue will need to provide any lighting required.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes but up to 30mins after my set


What do you need from the venue

Just need a perfomance area and a small table - I will supply all musical equipment, you just need to supply any lighting thats required and a crowd

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

Glastonbury main stage, Vfest main stage, Letterman show NYC, Jools Holland tv show, Jimmy Fallon show NYC, Jimmy Kimmel show LA, Cochella festival California with The Specials - best venue Royal Albert Hall (teenage cancer trust show)


What's your favourite type of event?

Any event, I love playing live


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

I also played with Jamaican reggae/ska pioneers Prince Buster. Laurel Aitken, Alton Ellis and more from 1996


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

I love all types of music from The Specials to Chaka Khan and any song that has soul.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

I can set up in 30mins and typical performances are 2x40min sets or a 1 hour set - if 2x40mins first set is usually laid back easy litening set and then a party 2nd set or if one hour set can be a mix or just full on party tunes.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Happy to play outside as long as its not too cold and under cover if raining.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

I dont mind playing up to 2 new songs of the clients choice with plenty of notice for me to learn them.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Clients have often described my playing as energetic, soulful, captivating and versatile.
They have also praised my ability to set the perfect mood, whether for a lively party or an intimate gathering


What do you play

I can play a set of Ibiza style party anthems and or a set of reggae or laid back background tunes - please let me know the style of your event and can choose a song list to suit whether thats a wedding, birthday, garden party or funeral

Recent Clients

Drew Stansall ex The Specials has performed for these clients:

Merchant of venice chain of restaurant

Neville Stable from The Specials band

The Specials

Prince Buster

Quadrophenia club nights

Stella Johnston private Wedding

Herb Restaurant Lemington

Gary Shelby private garden birthday party Loughborough

Venues

Drew Stansall ex The Specials has performed at these venues:

The ICC Birmingham

The Night owl Birmingham

Royal Albert Hall London

Prestwold hall (wedding venue)

Alexander Palace London

Jazz Cafe London

The Wardrobe Leeds

O2 Manchester opolo

Hackney empire

Hammersmith Opolo

Just to name a few

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Funeral / Memorial

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Religious Event

Recording Session

Cruise

Charity Event

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

Ibiza Club

Covers

Disco

R&B

Soul

Reggae

Ska

Features:

PAT tested

Instrumental

Can provide battery amplifier

Public liability insurance

DJ / background music options

Will travel internationally

PA / sound system included

Uses backing tracks

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