The Zoots - 5 piece function band Wiltshire
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Wiltshire Wedding Band The Zoots
The Zoots are based in Wiltshire and perform a spectacular show! Travelling to over 30 countries and performing on a regular basis up and down the UK, this band have a stage show that’s hard to beat.
“The outstanding guitar playing of lead guitarist Ben, the award nominated drummer Simon, charisma from Jamie, fused with outstanding energy from Harriet and the very talented Tommy with their great harmonies and love for performing live have been key to The Zoots huge success. Crammed into every single one of their shows, you’ll witness to their oh-so-tight harmonies, infectious stage presence & questionable, but highly entertaining dance moves. Jamie’s vocals enrapture every audience from the off, using his charm to encourage audience participation throughout. The Zoots’ onstage rapport and genuine love for music radiates at every single one of their performances.”
The Zoots are made up of 5 professional Wiltshire based musicians. They do music for a living. If they’re not performing it, they’re teaching it, if they’re not teaching it, they’re learning it! With over 10 years in the industry, they are very experienced & really know how to put on a good show.
They’re toured over 30 countries and have 1000 performances under their belt. they’re have been wowing audiences with their Zoots Wiltshire Wedding Band show since 2009! They constantly practice, expand their repertoire, and work on their shows. They absolutely love doing what they do and they are always so honoured to be booked.
Jamie – Lead Guitarist, Singer and Frontman
Jamie started his career as a drummer and started singing and performing in the 2000’s. He was the band leader of the resident band at Hammersmith Palais and went on to become a Gold Selling songwriter with Warner Brothers. Jamie has performed thousands of shows all over the and travelled to over 40 countries with his music.
His music has even been used to in part of the Chinese educational curriculum to help Chinese students to learn English. He put together The Zoots in 2009 with school friend Kevin and some help from his Dad and the band have enjoyed nearly 150 shows per year since. He rounds up the crowd and gives each show everything he possibly can. He is endorsed by Burns guitars London and Marshall Amplification.
Ben – Lead Guitar & Vocals
This is Ben. He plays lead guitar. He’s very brilliant. Ben is from Trowbridge, Wiltshire. His slick guitar playing has to be seen to be believed. If you’re lucky enough to watch this guy perform, pay close attention! Ben’s not just an outstanding guitarist, performer, but also an excellent vocalist and vocal arranger.
Harmonising together, the Zoots send shivers down your spine. Ben also takes lead vocals on a few tracks. Ben uses a Fender Deluxe Stratocaster and Victory Amp, The Duchess. Jamie says “He’s the best guitarist he’s played with, he also happens to be a nice guy.” When he’s not performing with The Zoots, Ben teaches guitars to pupils of all ages in Trowbridge, Wiltshire and the surrounding areas.
Simon Small – Drums & Backing Vocals
Simon from Hilperton, Wiltshire has been nominated twice for the UK Blues drummer of the year award. He has been a good friend of the band and has playing with The Zoots since 2012 . He brings a vast amount of experience to The Zoots having performing all over the world with other acts such as Ainsley Lister, The Dirty Aces and the Jon Amor Blues Group who were featured on Radio 2’s live Sessions.
Simon uses Vater drum sticks at every gig. Simon has played drums on songs which have been played on radio stations worldwide and has even played drums on a track featuring Robert Plant from Led Zeppelin! He has recorded at Sawmill Studios where the Stones Roses recorded ‘Fools Gold’ and where Supergrass recorded their first three albums, Muse also recorded there!
Harriet – Percussion & Backing Vocals
Harriet is The Zoots Wiltshire Wedding Band secret weapon. Harriet is our percussionist and backing vocalist playing tambourine, cabasa, cowbell, maracas whilst dancing around and adding copius ammounts of energy to the band.
You won’t find many photographs of her as she’s usually the one taking them. When Harriet isn’t globetrotting with The Zoots, she works behind the scenes with Jamie, sending lots of emails, marketing The Zoots, updating the website, documenting our moves, as well as making sure everything runs smoothly and making sure the band know where they are going and at what time. Harriet also does a lot of modelling and catwalk shows for hair shows and clothing labels.
Lineup & Performance Info:
- Default lineup: 5 members: Lead Vocalist/Guitarist, Guitar/Vocals, Drums/Backing Vocals, Percussion/Backing Vocals
- Performance timings: 2 x 45 min sets (as standard)
- This act accepts bookings across the UK and Internationally
Required by this act:
- Parking for their vehicle(s) at the venue
- Electricity supply
- 4m x 4m stage space
- 60 mins for setup/soundcheck
- Changing room (ideally secure and private)
- Water/tea/coffee/soft drinks
- Hot meal/buffet may be required at some evening performances
Provided by this act as standard:
- PA system
- Pre-recorded background music during performance break(s)
Additional booking options | Wiltshire Wedding Band:
- Add extra 45 minute sets as required
- 200+ guests? This act can supply a larger PA, Disco & lighting (please enquire)
Reviews of Wiltshire Wedding Band The Zoots
“The Zoots are the kind of talented, young band it’s impossible not to like. Breezing through a tight show, they looked sharp, totally confident in their ability to entertain” THE STAGE“
Hello to you all! I just wanted to say how much I enjoy and appreciate your shows. I live Eastbourne and saw last year’s 60s show and this year’s 60s and 70s show at the Bandstand, and I always come away ”buzzing” from your shows. I have always followed music from that era. Once again sincere thanks to you all, and I look forward to seeing you next year. Best wishes”
“Wow! The dust has nearly settled on what was a truly magnificent weekend and your performances were, and I don’t ever use this word, Awesome.
I’ve read your blog, seen the pictures spoken to Visit Blackpool, who I believe have spoken to you and received dozens of comments, one of which concluded “they have got to be the best Conference band ever” he had been to many conferences before.
The Tower Ballroom is a magnificent setting and we needed a band to have “presence” whilst continuing our theme of rock through the ages. You delivered both. All the best for the future and I look forward to meeting up with you soon.”
“The Zoots are the kind of talented, young band it’s impossible not to like. Breezing through a tight show, they looked sharp, totally confident in their ability to entertain”
“Thank you so much for such an amazing night, you guys were incredible and this link is a great reminder of a fantastic evening! Thank you again for learning and performing our first dance song ‘Tenerife sea’ it will be a moment we won’t ever forget and thankfully I don’t think I disgraced myself on the dance floor!!
We hope to see you guys perform again soon”
“A huge thank you to all the Zoots band for an absolutely fab evening at Moor Park last night. You really made our Silver Wedding go with a swing & great job keeping everyone on the dance floor with so many rooms to mingle in.
Really touched that you learnt The Hippy Hippy Shake for us. You helped to make our evening very special. Hope to come to your gig in Ruislip next year! Thanks again”
“We just wanted to drop you an email just to thank you so very much for performing at our wedding. It truly was the best day ever for us and having you guys performing was very special. You all truly smashed it and everyone thought you were fantastic.
Can’t wait to bring the gang and hopefully watch you perform again soon. All the best”
“We had the best time ever on Saturday at our wedding, made even better by having The Zoots play.
You guys are incredible, we loved the set, your audience interaction was brilliant and our guests didn’t stop dancing!! We will see you again very soon!!”
“Hi Jamie and Harriet and the rest of the band, We’d just like to say a huge thank you to you all for playing at our wedding at Orchardleigh on 5 May! We really did enjoy the music as did our guests – we had a lot of comments on how great you were.
Loved your version of Insomnia – one of my favourite songs that me and my university friends haven’t danced together to for a long time so we really enjoyed your take on it. Many thanks once again!”
“Hi Zoots!! Thank you for the most amazing night on Saturday you certainly performed your hearts out and my party certainly had a ball.
I’ve had so many thanks because the party was a real success of pure happiness and a brilliant time had by all and that’s a big thanks to you for a fantastic energising performance!!! Well done you’re great and I look forward to seeing you again”
“Hi guys, Just a quick one to say thanks again for playing at our wedding last Friday, it was amazing!! Tons of people commented on how much they enjoyed the music (and amazing variety in the set as well).
Like I said on the night, the club classics mashup was maybe my favourite bit and I don’t even normally listen to that type of music. The last tune of the night was a great choice as well. The whole show was the ideal way to finish off the day.
We’ll come along to one of your public gigs at some point in the future just as a chance to reminisce about it all”
“Dear Jamie, Harriet and the amazing Zoots – thank you all so much for the fantastic music, I’ve never seen a dance floor so packed and all night!! Just absolutely brilliant, thank you so so much you really made our wedding so special. PS Thank you for letting Stevie sing xx”
“The Eastbourne Bandstand would like to say a huge thank you to The Zoots; we had been looking for a good quality professional sixties band for a few years and have certainly found it in The Zoots.
The feedback from our customers has been overwhelming and could not say no to re-booking them again. We have also booked the Zoots for a seventies a show. Again a huge thank you and see you all soon”
Hi everyone! I hope you all are doing well. I just wanted to say thank you so much for playing at our wedding. You guys were absolutely incredible! From our first dance to the last song of the night, we loved every single moment.
The dance floor was packed all night and everyone had so much fun. I don’t think I’ve ever seen my dad dance before and he was having a blast! In fact, you may have your new biggest fan – he keeps asking if we can bring you over to the States for our second reception!
Our friends and family were so impressed, commenting about how fantastic you were on the night and still talking about it to this day. Even the bar staff at the venue said how great they thought you were and that they had never seen the dance floor that busy all night.
“Hi Harriet, Jamie, Ben, Simon & Tommy, I’d just like to thank you all for putting on such a fantastic show, you really made Christina & Steve’s wedding really special.
Everyone had such a great evening and your wonderful music kept everyone dancing all night. I would recommend you guys to all my friends – what a great night – what a great band!”
“Thank you so much! I have had so many compliments about the band. It was so much fun to have everyone dancing all the time. The music was fantastic and it truly helped us have such a magical day”
“Just wanted to drop you a note to say thank you for you and the rest of the band for playing for us on Sunday, did an amazing job and absolutely everyone we have spoken to echoed this and said you were amazing! there wasn’t a moment that there wasn’t someone on the dance floor great job! Many thanks”
“You guys were literally incredible !! Thank you so so so much!! Everyone keeps asking where we found you… As if you were from another world!! Hahaha !!!! Honestly though, Thank you so so much! Keep in touch! Xx”
“Many thanks to you and your band on Saturday night. I was back at the club on Sunday and spoke to a lot of people who attended and they all said how great the evening was and especially the band.
So the name ‘The Zoots’ is definitely known at West Herts now and I also know a few of the members who shared the great evening on Twitter and Facebook etc, so the great feedback will spread. It was a great evening for me and I thank you once again and hope to see you again in the future”