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Debbie Curtis The Mistress of Swing! Putting the BIG back in Big Band A Standing Ovation at The London Palladium says
it all, however......
Rising Swing Star Debbie Curtis has taken her late father Eddie's 17 piece band to even
greater achievements with a fantastic line-up of top musicians, featured guest vocalists and dancers! Debbie
is also unique as the UK's only fully professional female Big Band Leader.
Born into the business,
her father Eddie Curtis formed the original band in 1972. Debbie has grown up with the music, has a real passion for
it and knows the history. Debbie also performs vocals with the band.
Not just a concert, Debbie's Hobsons Choice
Dancers & Re-Enactors can make it a show for all ages when they join the band on stage providing a ghostly glimpse
into the past, portraying the Police, Army, Navy, RAF & Civilians! Beware of the hilarious Viv The Spiv, he'll try
to sell you anything from a Ration Card to Silk Stockings!
To date, the band has released 3 CD's and a DVD,
they have firmly established themselves amongst the top Big Bands and are the most rapidly expanding Big Band on the Internet,
building a massive fan base of all ages via the website, plus MySpace & YouTube.
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The
Debbie Curtis Radio Big Band is the UK's top professional Big Band for shows, concerts, private or commercial
parties and functions, concerts, dances, corporate events, university balls, weddings, black tie affairs, festivals, cruises,
tv and radio, award ceremonies etc. Quality Guest Vocalists and the band's unique 'Hobsons Choice' Re-enactors
and Dancers' (if required) turn a concert into a show!
Using only the highest quality musicians, the band has performed at prestigious
venues such as The London Palladium, The London Savoy & The Cafe Royal. Our musicians have also performed with or alongside
some of the biggest names in show business such as Paul McCartney, Shirley Bassey, Jamiroqui and Robbie Williams, to name
but a few! All are fully professional, no
part timers or amateurs, all are specialists in Big Band Swing & Jazz!
First established in 1972 by Eddie
Curtis, the band can cover the music of all the Big Bands, many era's and many styles can be catered for. The band music
library has over 9000 music arrangements and continues to grow! Special requests outside of the library content can also be obtained especially
for an event.
Debbie Curtis is Eddie's daughter, she is the band leader and vocalist, an accomplished musician/performer
she is also an expert in Big Band music and the history that surrounds it. Debbie has a real passion for the music she grew
up with and is also unique as the only fully professional female Big Band leader in the UK!
John Miller, nephew of the late
great Glenn Miller can also be booked to appear with the band. John is the only genuine Miller in the Big Band business today,
others trade on the Glenn Miller name, but that is purely the music.
The band has their own PA Sound System, so no need to hire
one! It is capable if necessary of producing up to 3000 watts of combined power and we do not charge any extra for this!
Should you book the
band, the standard package would include Debbie Curtis, 16 musicians, PA System & Sound Engineer. You can expand the package
if you wish with the addition of John Miller, or choose from a wide range of other superb vocalists or star musicians including
regulars Iain Ewing, Mickey Fordola, Glenn Macnamara, Corey Conradi or other Star Guest performers of your choice.
You might
also want to consider, at additional fees, 'Hobsons Choice Re-Enactors and Dancers', including the immensely popular
'Viv The Spiv' and Sergeant Brighton. We also have Vintage Vehicles available. Hobsons choice can also provide 'Meet
& Greet' services, adding a personal touch to your event.
Patrick Lunt, former BBC Radio 2 Broadcaster for over 20
years is a regular addition to the stage when a client requires a presenter, he is also an excellent 'After Dinner'
speaker. Patrick can also be booked if required.
Usual performances are 2 hours long with a break after the first hour, this
can of course be tailored to suit particular requirements. We can also provide, free of charge, additional music on CD for
background or dancing, or with a trio of musicians at a negotiable rate. A number of top 'Swing DJ's' are also
available.
For commercial bookings, we will provide a reasonable amount of promotional material such as
brochures and CD's for publicity etc. We have our own ISDN line for direct linking up to radio stations for promotional
interviews with Debbie. We can also email out event details to all our newsletter subscribers, as well as advertising it on
the band website.
A PR promotion on Debbie and the band reached around 60 million people across Europe by
way of national and local radio, newspapers, magazines and online news resources and the popularity of the band continues
to grow!
You will find the Debbie Curtis office friendly and helpful, they will give you all the assistance they
can to ensure your event is a success and we pride ourselves on our efficiency to deliver the highest quality of service
to the customer.
If you would like to discuss your plans or ideas personally, without any obligation, please contact the band office
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1st Established in 1972
by Eddie Curtis ALL
ERAS AND STYLES CATERED FOR Over
9000 song titles in the band library! THE
UK's TOP BIG BAND FEATURING
HOUSEHOLD NAMES FROM ---------
BIG BAND TV & RADIO --------- *AVAILABLE WITH INTERNATIONAL GUEST STARS*
CONCERTS, DANCES, PARTIES, COMPANY
EVENTS, WEDDINGS, TELEVISION, RADIO, STUDIO, ARTIST BACKING ETC.......
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