Swing Band the Rhythm Kings- A top swing band for your wedding/event.

Artist: The Rhythm Kings.
Genre: Sophisticated Rat Pack Music. 4 piece swing band.
Perfect For: Weddings / All Occasions (songlist at bottom of page)
Based: Across the UK.

Fly Me to the Moon

Are you Lonesome Tonight

The Lady is a Tramp

Memories are Made of This

A Rat Pack Sensation!

Ready to be taken on a journey? Swing band The Rhythm Kings perform your favourite tunes from the Rat Pack era: a set full of Sinatra, Dean Martin and 50's classics. Enclose yourself in their timeless glamour as you drift past on the dancefloor. A firm favourite of weddings across the UK, this swing band are much in demand and provide an excellent service- to entertain you!

From Upbeat to Smooth Mellow Classics

The Rhythm Kings can perform at your wedding breakfast, drinks party, and provide a full evening's entertainment. Featuring all your favourite classics, guests adore the warmth and sheer swing power of their set. The band can be augmented to suit the occasion- very useful when more jazz is required.

Ideal for dancing, this band are always in demand when a wedding or ball is being planned, or big events at Christmas and New Year's Eve. Book now to avoid disappointment! The Swing Kings are extremely entertaining, and they love the rapport with their audience, always establishing an instant cameraderie.

Famous Faces, Glamorous Places

The Rhythm Kings are an experienced and professional group and each member has toured, recorded and worked with the following artists: Van Morrison, Tony Christie, Cleo Lane, The Drifters, Acker Bilk, Tommy Cooper, Peggy Lee, George Shearing, Elkie Brooks, Matt Monro, Des O'Connor, Freddie Starr, Adam Faith and Engelbert Humperdinck.

Michael (lead vocals) is a talented actor, director and award winning writer, has a wonderfully witty and upbeat repartee which is perfect for bonding your guests. Clients come back time and time again for their glittering show!

The Times Newspaper:

“'A ringin' dingin' must see!'"

Time Out:

“'Pure Musical Bliss'"

Tunes Magazine:

“'Cool Vegas with a dynamite edge'"

Liverpool Music Fest Magazine:

“'....A front man that lights up the darkest room'"

Carlton Gazette:

“'Swing jazz of the finest order'"

Lorna Stephenson, Statham Lodge, Warrington wedding:

“'I would like to take this opportunity to thank you most sincerely for the wonderful music and all round service from the Rhythm Kings.

You can probably tell from my non-stop dancing I thoroughly enjoyed myself! Your service on the day was second to none and your choice of music was perfect.

Everyone commented on how fantastic the band was and what a great touch it added to the evening; I would certainly recommend you to anyone!'"

John and Viv Read, Merewood Hall Hotel, Ambleside wedding:

"'Hello Rhythm Kings! Well what can we say apart from many, many thanks for playing so well at our wedding, we have had so many of our friends and family compliment you and us on our superb choice of band.

We already knew how good you were, we just wanted other people to hear it as well.

Guys, you were great, and very much appreciated! Hopefully we’ll see you again very soon.

Best wishes, John and Viv Read.'"

Kevin and Jacky Slater, Belle Epoque, Knutsford Wedding:

"'Dear Mike (and the boys),

We just wanted to say a very big thankyou for helping our wedding day be so perfect.

Everyone commented on the music and how it fitted in so well with the style of the day, and thankyou for letting Kevin sing with you: it was such a lovely surprise for me and added one more special memory to a day already full of them! Hope to see you all again soon!'"

Most Popular: 4/5 piece band. Four piece includes: Vocals/Drums/Double Bass/Keyboards.

Full Party Band: For a five piece, add a sax player. The sax player brings alto sax, tenor sax, flute and clarinet adding a fantastic dimension to the band.

Start the night with smooth and mellow Rat Pack classics and later enjoy Vegas hits and your favourites from Elvis!

Listen to pop numbers such as 'Dance the Night Away' by the Mavericks, and other classics by bands from The Commitments to Andy Williams, Tom Jones to Van Morrison.

This band is also a firm favourite with those who adore the Robbie Williams Album 'Swing When You're Winning'.

Sinatra Classics-

'New York, New York'
'My Way'
'I've Got You Under My Skin'
'Volare'
'Mack The Knife'
'Fly Me to The Moon'
'Lady is a Tramp'
'That's Life'
'That's Amore'
'Summer Wind'
'When You're Smiling'
'I Left My Heart in San Fransisco'
'One For My Baby and One More For the Road'
'In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning'
'Witchcraft'
'Tender Trap'
'Birth of the Blues'

The Wonderful Dean Martin-

'Everybody Loves Somebody Sometimes'
'King of the Road'
'Sway'
'Memories are Made of This'
'Little 'Ol Wine Drinker Me'
'Mambo Italiano'
'I Will'
'Evening in Roma'
'Houston'
'Cha Cha D'Amour (Melody D'Amour)'
(With Judy Garland) - 'You Made Me Love You'
'Kiss'
'The Door is Still Open'
'The Naughty Lady of Shady Lane'
'Inamorata'

Floor Fillers-

Tom Jones - 'Delilah'
Elvis Presley - 'All Shook Up'
Neil Diamond - 'Sweet Caroline'
Andy Williams - 'Can't Take My Eyes off You'
Engelbert Humperdinck- 'Please Release Me'
Tony Christie - 'Is this the way to Amarillo'
Van Morrison - 'Brown Eyed Girl'
Elvis Presley - 'Hound Dog'
'Mambo Italiano'
The Mavericks - 'Dance the Night Away'

Classic Hits to Sing Along To-

Robbie Williams - 'Mr. Bojangles'
Robbie Williams - 'Ain't That a Kick in the Head'
Elvis Presley - 'Are you Lonesome Tonight'
Elvis Presley - 'The Wonder of You'
Robbie Williams - 'Things'
Van Morrison - 'Have I Told you Lately'
Michael Buble - 'Quando Quando Quando'
Nat King Cole - 'Unforgettable'
Billy Holiday - 'Summertime'
Harry Connick Jr- 'It Had to be You'
Chet Baker - 'My Funny Valentine'
Tony Bennett - 'San Fransisco'
Henry Mancini - 'Moon River' (Breakfast at Tiffany's)
Mamas and the Papas - 'Dream a Little Dream'
Fats Domino - 'Blueberry Hill'
Louis Armstrong - 'Hello Dolly'
Ella Fitzgerald - 'Get Happy'
Ray Charles - 'Your Cheating Heart'
Ringo Starr - 'You're Sixteen'
Bing Crosby - 'Pretty Baby'
Borry Darin - ' Beyond the Sea' (La Mer)
Bing Crosby - 'You're Nobody 'Till Somebody Loves You'
Louis Prima - 'Buena Sera'
Louis Armstrong - 'I Can't Give You Anything But Love'
Johnny Mathers - 'Smile'
Glenn Campbell - 'Gentle on My Mind'
Ray Charles - 'Crying Time'
Tommy Steele - 'Singing the Blues'
'What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes at Me For'
Peggy Lee - 'You Belong To Me'
Bing Crosby - 'C'est Si Bon'
Louis Armstrong - 'Wonderful World'