Plan B- Funky Jazz, Soul, Motown, Sinatra, and classic tunes.

Artist: Plan B.
Genre: Funky Jazz, Soul, Swing, Motown and Classic songs.
Perfect For: Weddings and Parties
Based: North West UK (Please note: This band travel and perform around the UK weekly. Travel costs (if needed) are minimal.)
(See songlist at bottom)

Come Together

Sunshine of Your Love

Sunshine Of Your Love Guitar Solo

I Feel Good

60's Classic: These Boots Were
Made For Walkin'

Jazz Section (below):

Fly Me to the Moon

Summertime

Your Live Performance

Are you ready for a night to truly remember? Plan B entertain with a setlist to suit all ages, from Ratpack and Sinatra, to Jazz/Soul and Motown with all the classics inbetween. Drink in the atmosphere as this band's confident performance drives your party into full swing: Plan B perform classic after classic, captivating your guests with creative flair. Watch in wonder as they deliver a sensational performance!

The vital ingredient that makes Plan B shine is their talent: being highly trained, professional musicians, they bring a wealth of professionalism and performing experience to your event that is second to none.

About the Band

From providing the entire musical entertainment for Sir Norman Wisdom's birthday bash, to accolades from Jools Holland and former Beatle manager Allan Williams, this is a band who's star quality will set your party apart and provide a real talking point.

Richard Smith, (bandleader of Plan B) is one of the most respected guitarists of his generation. Playing lead, rhythm and bass simultaneously he has taken Plan B around the world, appearing with jazz funk mammoths Courtney Pine and Dennis Rollins from Jamiroquai. A consummate professional, as leader of Plan B he appears at the most prestigious venues, including Sir Terence Conran's Bluebird Club in Chelsea, The Hi-Fi and Cavern Club, performing classic songs from 60's-today and original songs.

Credentials

Being full-time, professional musicians, all of the Plan B members as part of their careers have performed on the albums of and toured with some of the world's most varied artists: Jools Holland, Fontella Bass, Lionel Ritchie, The Stranglers, Corinne Bailey Rae, Cherry Ghost, Lily Allen, The Ting Tings, The Christians, The Cinematic Orchestra, The Coral, Nate James, M People, John Squire (-Stone Roses), The Average White Band, Embrace, Sam Brown and Elvis Costello include a few.

The Elvis Costello tour ended with a live performance on 'Friday Night with Jonathan Ross'. The band have also been the subject of a prestigious BBC jazz feature.

Competition

Plan B have always knocked out the competition wherever they go: When Richard was aged just 20 his staggering talent won him places in the finals of both the 'Young Jazz Musician of the Year' show (Hosted by Jools Holland) and beat 60,000 hopefuls to the 'Acoustic Guitarist of the Year' finals at Wembley. Patrick (drums) won the 'North West Drummers Alliance' competition, which led to a Radio 3 feature.

Please Note: The most requested setup of this band is a four piece consisting of: Female vocalist, guitar, sax and drums. The band do not require a bass player due to guitarist Richard's performance style of lead, rhythm and bass simultaneously (for a video of this see below)

The four piece easily covers events of up to 130 guests. You can also choose to book the 4/5/6 piece for weddings and events of any size.

Plan B can also provide the disco for your wedding. Fancy a duo earlier on or solo guitar at your ceremony? Please enquire.

Exclusive! Watch guitarist Richard below on the Jools Holland show.

Allan Williams (The Beatles first manager):
"...What a fantastic band.."

Jools Holland (said of guitarist Richard on his Jazz Musician Show): "....Amazing!"

Eric Dunning (Events Manager, The Essex Pig Company (BBC 2 series 'Jimmy's Farm'):
"Hi Paula,

Thought I’d let you know that we have had an amazing amount of feedback from the guests who attended our very first Jimmy’s Farm wedding. The night was amazing and the band just blew the crowd away! All of the staff have insisted that we book your guys and gal for our future barn bashes and I will of course be the recommending them to everybody.

Great band, great people, great agent…..Awesome!

THANK YOU!"

Kira Gilbert, Great Fosters, Egham, Surrey wedding:

"'Hi Paula

I would be really grateful if you could pass on my thanks to Plan B for being absolutely amazing at our wedding.

I can honestly say they are the best live function band I’ve ever heard. Their versions of Hava Nagila and Simon Tov were brilliant and got everyone on the dancefloor – where we all stayed all night until they played the last note! They were fun, professional and just a fantastic band all round. They were definitely the best part of the wedding reception and both during the evening and since then, our guests have commented about how great they were and how they made the evening.

I’ve already recommended them to loads of friends and I look forward to hearing them play again soon.

Kind regards

Kira'"

Mrs. Michelle Everitt, Cottons Hotel and Spa Wedding:
"Thank you so much to Atrium for providing such an excellent band to play at our wedding ceremony and reception on 12th June. All aspects of your service have exceeded any expectations we may have had. From your prompt response to our requests/queries through to the follow up on your service, both yourself and the band have already been deeply recommended to our family and friends.

My only regret is that we hadn't booked the band for a longer period of time, as we didn't want their music to end (I found myself singing along to most of the songs)! Everyone who attended the day has commented, not only on the quality of music but also their friendly disposition.

I have a photo of my cousin proudly holding the saxophone, not something I would expect most bands to allow. I'll be looking out for their next gig! Thanks once again for all your assistance in our Big Day".

Mr and Mrs. R. Hopkins, De Vere Daresbury Hotel Wedding:
"We want to thank Richard for the lovely music he played for our Wedding service, and also the Band at the night time reception, a lot of the guests have since asked about yourselves and said it was such a good atmosphere, they have never been to a wedding like it!"

LIPA (Paul McCartney Fame School- said of guitarist Richard):
"An outstanding guitarist and performer"

Collette Corcoran, Dalston Hall Wedding:
"My wedding was on Saturday 24th July and Plan B performed at my night 'do', can I just say how excellent they were. They arrived without any fuss at all and got straight into the set which had me up dancing straight away! All the other guests followed and I was bombarded by many of the guests telling me how fantastic the band was. Thanks for making my wedding a memorable one.... they will come highly recommended. "

Louise and Duncan Templeton, Hoole Hall Wedding (solo guitar at ceremony):
'"Hi Paula, please could you pass on all our thanks to Richard for his performance at our wedding on Sat 23rd October at Hoole Hall.

The day was fantastic, the ceremony was made all that more special with the music, and everyone commented how lovely it was.

Once again, we would like to say thanks to Richard, we are sorry we didn't get chance to thank him properly in person on the day, the day went so quick, but we have it all on video and hearing the tune again as we walk down the aisle, will always bring a tear to the eye. It was perfect.

Thank you & best wishes- Louise & Duncan Templeton'"

Please find below some useful performance notes:

Most Popular: 4/5 piece with female vocalist
Larger band: For larger events Plan B can perform in up to a 12 piece with 3 vocalists (male/female) and an extra guitarist or pianist.
Civil Ceremony: Solo guitar or duo
Instrumental: Need background music only? The band can provide Jazz and original songs (click to listen)

*Plan B come equipped with a PA and lighting system and wear smart suits/clothing*

Please choose the songs you prefer: whether you would like Jazz, Sinatra, Soul and Motown hits, floor fillers, or a bit of everything!

Soul and Motown:

Aretha Franklin - 'RESPECT'
James Brown - 'I Feel Good'
Fontella Bass - 'Rescue Me'
Ray Charles/Blues Brothers - 'Shake a Tailfeather'
Marvin Gaye - 'What's Going On'
Al Green - 'Let's Stay Together'
Dusty Springfield - 'Son of a Preacherman'
Bill Withers - 'Ain't No Sunshine'
Dusty Springfield - 'Spooky'
Curtis Mayfield - 'People Get Ready'
Dionne Warwick - 'Walk On By'
George Benson - 'Give Me the Night'
Stevie Wonder - 'Higher Ground'
Gloria Jones/Soft Cell- 'Tainted Love'
Marlene Shaw - 'California Soul'
Curtis Mayfield - 'Move on Up'
Stevie Wonder - 'Signed Sealed Delivered'
Marvin Gaye - 'I Heard it through the Grapevine'
Martha and the Vandellas - 'Dancin' in the Street'

Sinatra, Smooth and Mellow:

Frank Sinatra - 'New York, New York'
Frank Sinatra - 'Fly Me to the Moon'
Billy Paul - 'Me and Mrs. Jones'
Frank Sinatra - 'I've Got you Under My Skin'
James Morrison - 'You Give Me'
Robbie Williams/Nicole Kidman - 'Something Stupid'
Nina Simone - 'My Baby just Cares for Me'
Peggy Lee - 'Fever'
Etta James - 'I Just Wanna Make Love to You'
Sting - 'Englishman in New York'
Herbie Hancock - 'Cantaloupe Island/Watermelon Man'
Nat King Cole - 'Love'
Miles Davis - 'All Blues'
George Benson - 'On Broadway'
Billy Holiday - 'Summertime'
The Beatles - 'And I Love Her'
Nat King Cole - 'Let There Be Love'
Andy Williams - 'Moon River'

Wedding Favourites:

Blues Brothers - 'Everybody Needs Somebody to Love'
Beatles - 'Hard Day's Night' (can be done in usual or sassy swing style)
Van Morrison - 'Brown Eyed Girl'
The Commitments - 'Mustang Sally'
Amy Winehouse - 'Valerie'
Elvis Presley - 'Suspicious Minds'
Beatles - 'Twist and Shout'
Sheryl Crow - 'All I Wanna Do'
Beatles - 'I Saw Her Standing There'
Beatles - 'I Feel Fine'
The Kingsmen - 'Louie Louie'
Beatles - 'Day Tripper'
Blues Brothers - 'Gimme Some Lovin''
Beatles - 'Come Together'
Stevie Wonder - 'Superstition'

Classics for All Ages:

Van Morrison - 'Moondance'
Lionel Ritchie - 'All Night Long'
Jack Johnson - 'Better Together'
Stevie Wonder - 'I Wish'
Stealers Wheel - 'Stuck in the Middle with You'
Janis Joplin - 'Take Another Little Piece of my Heart'
Chuck Berry - 'Johnny B. Goode'
Paul Weller - 'You Do Something To Me'
Eva Cassidy - 'At Last'
Sade - 'Smooth Operator'
Nancy Sinatra - 'These Boots were made for Walkin'
Elvis Presley - 'Hound Dog'
Emma Bunton/Edie Brickell 'What I Am'
Doobie Brothers - 'Long Train Running'
James Taylor - 'Fire and Rain'
America - 'Horse With No Name'
Sonny and Cher/All Seeing I- 'The Beat Goes On'
Elton John - 'Your Song'

Songs to Sing Along To:

Stevie Wonder - 'Isn't She Lovely'
The Beatles - I Wanna Hold your Hand'
The Monkees - 'I'm a Believer'
Jackie Wilson - 'Reet Petite'
Rolling Stones - 'Satisfaction'
The Beatles - 'Day Tripper'
The Kinks - 'Sunny Afternoon'
Amy Winehouse - 'Rehab'
Bryan Adams - Summer of 69'
Elvis Presley - 'Jailhouse Rock'
Blondie - 'The Tide is High'
Ben. E. King - 'Stand by Me'
Bob Marley - 'One Love'
Rolling Stones - 'Honky Tonk Woman'
Credence Clearwater Revivial - 'Bad Moon Rising'
Cat Stevens - 'Wild World'
Elvis Presley - 'Blue Suede Shoes'
The Steve Miller Band - 'The Joker'
The Zombies - 'She's Not There'
Plan B on request can also perform a 6 song medley of Elvis Vegas period hits, rock and roll, and Beatles which leaves the crowd begging for encores!

60's- present: Classic tunes and pop:

Rolling Stones - 'Jumping Jack Flash'
Scissor Sisters - 'Take Your Mama'
The Kinks - 'You Really Got Me'
Keane - 'Somewhere Only We Know'
Bob Marley - 'I Shot the Sheriff'
Cream - 'Sunshine of Your Love'
Led Zeppelin - 'Whole Lotta Love' (funky version)
The Police - 'Message In a Bottle' (Instrumental)
The Beatles - 'Get Back'
Beach Boys - 'Fun Fun Fun'
Kylie- Can't Get you Outta My Head (done in swing style - amazing!)
Michael Jackson - 'Billie Jean'
Coldplay - 'Yellow'
Doobie Brothers - 'Long Train Running'
Jimi Hendrix - 'Purple Haze'
Queen - 'Don't Stop Me Now'
Norman Greenbaum - 'Spirit in the Sky'
Plan B can play pretty much any Beatles song (with notice)
Plan B also play Latin/Jazz/Funk Originals.

Chart Hits (*PLEASE NOTE* the band do not normally include these in the usual wedding/party setlist- these are usually for 18/21st birthday parties etc- if you choose to, we include these songs as part of your party's funky setlist):

Take That - 'Shine'
Amy Winehouse - 'Rehab'
Estelle - 'American Boy'
Kaiser Chiefs - 'Ruby'
The Killers - 'Mr. Brightside'
'Kaiser Chiefs - 'I Predict a Riot'
Rhianna - 'Shut up and Drive'
Razorlight - 'Golden Touch'
Amy Winehouse - 'Valerie'
U2 - 'Vertigo'
Duffy - 'Mercy'
Michael Bublé - 'Everything'

Latin Jazz tunes:

Antonio Carlos-Jobim- 'Girl From Ipanema'
Standard - 'Blue Bossa'
George Benson - 'Return of the Prodigal Son'
The Champs - 'TEQUILA!'
Horace Silver - 'Song for My Father'
'Plan B' (a Plan B fast Latin Jazz original- great for dancing)
- Plan B can also play Jewish music (Hava Nagila, Simon Tov), Greek music, Valentines and Christmas songs as part of your glittering party repertoire.