The Speakeasies Swing Band 7 piece Swing Jazz band performing originals and popular hits.

Based in Greece

Athens, Attica, Greece
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LOCATION
Athens, Attica, Greece

TRAVEL
up to 12500 miles

RATED
10 / 10 from 2 reviews

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Step into the Golden Age of Swing with

The Speakeasies Swing Band!

With a dedication to the lively, elegant energy of the swing era, The Speakeasies Swing Band brings vintage jazz to life for your event. Our band combines upbeat tempos, sultry ballads, and classic swing dance numbers to create a memorable experience that will have guests swinging and swaying all night. Perfect for both the cocktail hour and the reception, we deliver a blend of classic jazz standards and authentic, speakeasy-style ambiance.

Why Choose The Speakeasies Swing Band for Your Event?

Experienced Musicians: Our band is made up of seasoned jazz professionals who have performed at hundreds of weddings and special events.

Versatile Setlists: We tailor our music selection to fit your style, from intimate love songs to lively, dance-worthy hits from the 1920s, '30s, and '40s.

Vintage Ambiance: We not only bring the music but also the vintage charm, adding an extra layer of sophistication and fun to your celebration.

With The Speakeasies Swing Band, you’re not just booking a band—you’re bringing an unforgettable vintage experience to your event. We’d be honored to set the soundtrack for your special day.

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There are currently 2 user ratings for The Speakeasies Swing Band

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Greece

Athens, Attica, Greece
Travels worldwide
pink circle = free travel (up to 560 miles)

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

The Speakeasies' Swing Band! — Tech Rider

Travelling Party: 7 Members + One extra item seat for flights.

We need a performance space of at least 7 meters x 4 meters.

Necessary Provided Equipment:
1 Digital Stage Piano + sustain pedal + 1 keyboard stand
1 Double Bass (Jazz Set Up) with piezo pick up – strings cleaned of rosin – If not
available, contact for alternative.

Amplifiers:
1 Ampeg SVT Bass amp or similar
1 Fender Deluxe El. Guitar amp or similar (+microphone)
Drum Set:
1 kick 20"
1 floor tom 14"
1 small tom 12"
1 snare 14"
1 snare stand
2 cymbal stands (crash — ride)
1 hi-hat stand
1 drum throne
1 14" Zildjian kerope hi hat or similar
1 18" Zildjian kerope crash or similar
1 20" or 21" or 22" Zildjian kerope ride or similar
(+microphones)
8 Monitors (7 separate ends)
5 DI (1 clarinet, 2 piano, 1 acoustic guitar, 1 double bass)
4 Shure beta 58 for vocals

Miscellaneous:
4 Music Stands
2 Armless chairs
1 Bar Stool


What information do you require about a venue?

We 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?

We don't provide sound and lighting equipment


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

We’re happy to play music from Spotify before, after and between our sets.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

We performed at the wedding gala of the Award winning Hollywood star Jessica Chastain. The best gig we've ever had was probably at the Summer Jamboree main stage in Senigallia, Italy, in front of over 10.000 fans.


What's your favourite type of event?

We love playing at all sorts of events.


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

We’ve performed at hundreds of weddings, parties and events around the world.


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

Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzerald, Ray Charles, Louis Armstrong and many more.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

We normally arrive 3 hours before the performance to have a sound check and dress up. We normally perform 2 x 45 minutes or 2 x 60 minute sets. We’re happy to play a bit longer or shorter but we’ve found that these set times suit us and our audiences best."


Are you happy to perform outside?

We’re happy to play outside but we ask for shade and a flat level surface!


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

We can learn specific songs before the event but we usually limit this to 1-2 songs. The clients are welcome to check our set list.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

We've always receiving high praise from our customers.

Recent Clients

The Speakeasies Swing Band has performed for these clients:

Jessica Chastain

Italian Embassy

Piraeus Bank

Eurobank

Venues

The Speakeasies Swing Band has performed at these venues:

Palco Centrale, Senigallia, Italy.

Casinò di Venezia, Venice, Italy.

Royal Golf Club, Bahrain.

Zappeion Hall, Athens, Greece.

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