Based in Kent, this 5 piece Swing band is guaranteed to get your party jiving!
Authentic
If you want to bring a taste of the 50s to your special occasion, these boys will rock up in their vintage suits, with a set list including many old favourites like Cab Colloway and Nat King Cole. You can be sure that your guests will be struttin’ their stuff in no time!
Flexible
Although Reet Petite specialise in Swing music, they can also play a tight funk set including the likes of James Brown, Stevie Wonder and Wild Cherry. They can also provide an acoustic duo if you need background music at any stage (whether it be during dinner or the reception).
Experience
Having played for a number of big corporate names, such as Rolex and The Society of Petroleum Engineers, this band have gigged at many prestigious venues with A-List audiences! And you can be sure that they will bring this professionalism and star quality to your event.
Local Celebrities
Reet Petite’s high energy stage presence and memorable performances have made them one of the ‘must-see’ bands in Kent. Having played at many local festivals, and for the BBC Radio Kent, they are a well-loved and highly praised party band!
Main Set List
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) - Duke Ellington
Route 66 – Nat King Cole
Grandma Plays The Numbers – Wynonie Harris
Caledonia – Louis Jordan
Reet Petite – Jackie Wilson
Pennies From Heaven – Bing Crosby/Louis Armstrong
I Like My Baby’s Puddin’ – Wynonie Harris
Stray Cat Strut (Pink Panther Theme) – Brian Setzer Orchestra
Flip Flop Fly – Joe Turner
Jump Jive and Wail – Brian Setzer Orchestra
Straighten Up And Fly Right – Nat King Cole
Ain’t Nobody Here But Us Chickens – Louis Jordan
Jack You’re Dead – Louis Jordan
Shakin’ Mother For Ya – Champion Jack Dupree
Five Guys Named Moe – Louis Jordan
Earth Angel – The Penguins
In The Mood – Glenn Miller
Choo Choo Cha Boogie – Louis Jordan
Reet Petite & Gone – Louis Jordan
Saturday Night Fish Fry – Louis Jordan
Blood Shot Eyes – Wynonie Harris
Buona Sera / Marie Marie – Louis Prima
Ain’t Misbehavin’ – Fats Waller
Going Back To Louisiana – Delbert McClinton
Boogie All Night – Alvin Lee
Let The Good Times Roll – Louis Jordan
This Boy – The Beatles
Tuxedo Junction – Manhattan Transfer
Summertime – Billie Holiday
Paper Moon – Ella Fitzgerald
Sleep Walk – Santo & Johnny
The Dirty Boogie – Brian Setzer Orchestra
This Cat Is On A Hot Tin Roof – Brian Setzer Orchestra
Minnie The Moocher – Cab Calloway
Night and Day – Frank Sinatra
Ride, Daddy, Ride - Fats Noel
Big Ten Inch - Bull Moose Jackson
It Ain't The Meat - The Swallows
I Wanna Be Like You (King Of The Swingers) - Louis Prima
Pencil Full Of Lead - Paolo Nutini
One Scotch, One Bourbon, One Beer - Amos Milburn
Night Train - Jimmy Forrest
This Ol' House - Brian Setzer Orchestra
Rock and Roll and Funk Set
Night Train – James Brown
Hard To Handle – Otis Redding
Sir Duke – Stevie Wonder
Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry
Long Train Running – The Doobie Brothers
Why Did You Do It – Stretch
Brickhouse – The Commodores
(Standing On) Shakey Ground – Chris Farlowe
People Say – The Meters
Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick - Ian Dury & The Blockheads
Pick Up The Pieces - Average White Band
Johnny B. Goode – Chuck Berry
Good Golly Miss Molly – Little Richard
Mess Around – Ray Charles
Twenty Flight Rock – Eddie Cochran
Rock Around The Clock – Bill Haley and the Comets
Blue Suede Shoes – Elvis Presley
I Feel Good – James Brown
General Information:
Name: Reet Petite
Location: Kent
Main Category: Swing & Rat Pack Bands
Other Categories: Bands, Live Music, Party Bands, Wedding Bands, Wedding Music
Lineups/Options:
5 Piece Band (default): Male Lead Vocals, Sax/Vocals, Guitar/Vocals, Double-Bass/Vocals, Drums/Vocals
Trio: Male vocals x 3, acoustic guitar and acoustic upright bass
Timings:
Standard Set Times: 2 x 60 minute sets
Set Up Time: 1hrs 30 mins
Usual Evening Arrival Time: 18:00
Usual Evening Finish Time: 0:00
Space Required (w x d):
5 Piece Band (default): 5.0m x 4.0m
Trio: 4.0m x 3.0m
Sound & Lighting:
PA suitable for: Up to 500 people
Stage Lighting: Yes
Dance Floor Lighting: No
Free use of PA via iPod: Yes
DJ included: No
Other Requirements
Hospitality/Artist Rider: 5 hot meals and regular supply of soft drinks throughout the evening. Secure changing room and parking for 3 vehicles
Technical Requirement: 4x13 amp sockets and space for mixing desk
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