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Rutland Pub Starts New Music Series 3rd February 2012

Rutland Pub Starts New Music Series

Black Horse Greetham

A brand new season of weekly band gigs kick off this Saturday 4th of Feb 2012 at Rutland pub, the Black Horse in Greetham with Rock & Pop covers band Twenty4.

Entrance is free and the live music starts from 9.00pm. Greetham village landlord, Les Cooke, wants to make regular music nights the highlight of the weekend in this picturesque Rutland village.

Other acts booked include favourites such as The Atlantics, the Tomcats, Kings of Edam and the ever-popular Houndogs (£5 door fee for this one.)

For a full list of gigs details visit out What's On Guide here.

Govannen Celtic Radio Award Nomination 2nd February 2012

Govannen Celtic Radio Award Nomination

Govannen CD - Celtic Fire

Irish band Govannen has had their album track 'Queen Of The May/The Congress' nominated for the 2011 music awards on Celtic Radio.

You can vote for the track by going to www.celticradio.net and clicking on the 'vote in the 2011 music awards'. You will need to register. The track is in the jigs and reels category and is called Queen Of The May/The Congress.

Also, Govannen's recent album Celtic Fire won 'Best International Celtic Album' at the New Age Music Awards in Denver!

Way to go guys!

You can check Govannen on our website here

Funk Soul Brother Website Video 31st January 2012

Funk Soul Brother Website Video

Funk Soul Brother

The Funk Soul Brother website has some new video and features.

It's just a short clip but check out the band playing The Ghetto at 'The Voodoo Lounge' in Stamford...www.funksoulbrother.co.uk.

The new home page also now has a Facebook feed and Facebook and Twitter links so you can follow us more easily.

New Party Band - The Wotsits! 24th January 2012

New Party Band - The Wotsits!

The Wotsits!

DG Music have added The Wotsits! to our list of fantastic party bands.

The Wotsits! are a 4 piece band from Leicester who play classic hits from the 50's right through to the 00's. With something for everyone and buckets of experience, they always fill the dance floor! 

Revelation Singers join DG Music 18th January 2012

Revelation Singers join DG Music

The Revelation Singers

The Revelation Singers, finalists on BBC's Last Choir Standing join DG Music.

Remember Last Choir Standing and The Revelation Singers' amazing performance of Take That's Rule The World? Well, now you can book them through DG Music for your event.

Christmas is almost here! 23rd September 2011

Christmas is almost here!

The Christmas Crackers!

Christmas is fast approaching and now is the time to secure the best entertainment! If you are looking for the perfect party band be it private or a corporate event then look no further!

We have just added a new band that you will love, called The Christmas Crackers! who perform all the Christmas Classics such as, 'Do They Know its Christmas', 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town', 'All I Want for Christmas' and many more. They can also perform modern pop sets as well to keep the party going!

Contact us now to make your Christmas Party of 2011 one to remember!

Rod Stewart support slot for Sonny's Jazz Band! 9th June 2011

Rod Stewart support slot for Sonny's Jazz Band!

Rod Stewart with Sonny Monk Society Jazz Band

The Sonny Monk Society Jazz Band have just completed a five date tour supporting pop legend Rod Stewart.

The Sonny Monk Society Jazz Band were proud to be chosen as the main support act for Rod Stewart on five dates in early June 2011. The tour took them right across the UK at 20,000 seater stadium venues including Newbury Racecourse, Elland Road Stadium (Leeds), Liberty Stadium (Swansea), Pittodrie Stadium (Aberdeen) and Carrow Road Stadium (Norwich).

The band played two sets on the main stage prior to Rod going on with his band. Brian Stout, bass player in the band said, "It was a great experience and a pleasure to support Rod." Andrew Wyke in the production team said, "the boys did a fantastic job ... and were thoroughly professional throughout."

Click here to view a high-res picture of the band with Rod Stewart.

The Sonny Monk Society Jazz Band are based in Leicestershire and Rutland and have been performing in the area for nearly 30 years. They are a 6 piece band playing in the Traditional or Dixieland jazz style from New Orleans. 

The band have a busy schedule ahead this Summer with lots of private bookings at weddings and garden parties in the area. For more info on the band visit www.sonnysocietyjazzband.com

 

Laura B records with Take That! 9th May 2011

Laura B records with Take That!
Top soprano soloist Laura B featured on the new Take That album and Pirates of The Carribean soundtrack.

One of our top soprano soloists Laura B has been busy recently on a number of high profile projects. She has just finished recording vocals on the brand new Take That album to be released later this year and will feature on the tour too. So watch out for that!

Also, April was a busy month for Laura as she spent much of her time at Abbey Road studios in London recording the soundtrack for Pirates of the Caribbean On Stranger Tides, which will be released in Cinemas later this month.

Laura is available for all types of private functions and events. Contact us for a quotation.

 

Houndogs on Sky One! 30th August 2010

Houndogs on Sky One!

The Houndogs Rock Sky TV!

The Houndogs have been featured on Sky 1's show ' Must be The Music' judged by Dizzee Rascal, Jamie Cullum and Sharleen Spiteri.

Top Rockabilly band The Houndogs have been featured on Sky 1's new show, 'Must Be The Music'. The guys impressed judges Dizzee Rascal, Jamie Cullum and Sharleen Spiteri by playing there self-penned song 'Rock My Life Away'.

 

BT produces DG Music case study 1st August 2009

BT produces DG Music case study
BT have produced a Case Study on DG Music's successful use of their web-based contract signing system BT eSignature. Since 2008 we have been successfully using the service which offers a legally binding web-based alternative to traditional paper contracts allowing contracts to be signed quickly and securely within minutes.

New website launched! 1st August 2009

New website launched!
The long-awaited new DG Music website is finally launched. The site is a big step forward from our previous site and offers new areas on Public Venues, Education, and Sound & Lighting.

Our new fantastic site has been designed, built and is being maintained by local web company iam Web - www.iamweb.co.uk.

We look forward to bring updates and developments in the future. Happy surfing!

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