The Moonshakers
The Moonshakers are a four piece band that prides itself on exciting, entertaining and energetic performances.
The band covers a huge range of music from 60’s to present day. They offer classic rock, indie, soul, pop and funk covers from the last 5 decades.
The band is ALL live… no backing tracks or midi files are used; meaning they create all the energy and excitement that only a “live” band can achieve!
Highlights
• Stylish, young, skilful and professional
• Diverse set list to suit all ages and tastes
• Excellent value for money
• Top class equipment
• Established and experienced band
• Pleasant, polite and willing to adapt to specific client requirements
How long do they play for?
The band offer 2 sets of 45-60 minutes and an encore or two, but can play for 2 x 60 min's if specifically requested, that’s over 2 hours of fantastic live music! More sets/time can be added with additional costs.
What PA does the band use?
The band has its own high spec vocal PA for smaller intimate events or hires a professional pa system and crew lights/smoke/mic’s/PA/monitors and a sound engineer.
What happens while you’re not on stage?
The Band is used to working with Disco’s or other ensembles at events, however Music Cd’s/Mp3’s/Ipods etc. can be played between our sets and these can be provided by the band or by the client.
Is the band flexible?
The Moonshakers are well aware that every event is different to the last. Because of this the band is willing to co-operate with the client to fit perfectly into there event and specific needs.
How do you look?
The band can tailor their look to suit your needs of your occasion. They can dress in black clothes for your formal occasions and for private parties and less formal events they can dress more casual.
Just specify to your agent what your requirements are.
Experience in many events including:
Weddings
Corporate Events
Private Functions
Award Presentations
Christmas Parties
Charity Events
Birthday Parties
Charity Events
Birthday Parties
And more!
This fantastic 4 piece band is made up by some of the Midlands finest musicians!
THE BAND:
The Band is fronted by the charismatic Nick D Maddams.
Nick is a powerful and talented singer. Having worked with some of the Midlands top function/covers bands, Nick can smoothly adapt to many styles and Genres.
Nick has had success reaching the final 50 contestants of ITV's 2005 X-Factor.
After facing Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh, Nick was invited to London "boot camp" but sadly didn't make the final 3.
Nick also play rhythm guitar in the band.
On Bass is Darren Mudge.
Darren is a qualified school music teacher, songwriter and musician. He teaches guitar and keyboard privately. As well as a great deal of experience performing live Darren has band management experience and used to work for Universal Music in London.
On lead guitar is Phil Gurney .
Phil is an exceptional guitarist with a wealth of experience performing & recording throughout the UK, Phil also teaches guitar and is in demand as a session player.
On Drums is Geoff Fry.
Geoff is an acclaimed drummer/percussionist who has taught and performed throughout the UK and the USA. Geoff teaches kit and has performed with various artists, bands and ensembles around the world.
50' & 60's
Chuck berry - Jonny be good
Wilson Pickett - Mustang Sally
Frankie Valli / Muse -Cant take my eyes off you
Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl
Free - Alright Now
The Beatles -Saw Her Standing There
The Monkeys - I'm A Believer
Jerry Lee Lewis - Great balls of fire
Elvis Presley - Hound dog
70's
Maggie May - Rod Stewart
The Doobie Brothers - long train running
Stevie Wonder – Superstition
Lynard Skynard – Sweet Home Alabama
Wild Cherry – Play that Funky music
Stealers Wheel – Stuck In The Middle
The Undertones - Teenage Kicks
Aerosmith - Walk This Way
80's & 90's
Queen – Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Bryan Adams - Summer of 69
Black Crowes - Hard To Handle
Lenny Kravits - Are You Gonna Go My Way
Green day – Basket case
Oasis - She's Electric
Oasis - Wonderwall
Bon Jovi – You give love a bad name
Bon Jovi – Livin On A Prayer
Blur - Song2
Jamiroquai – Cosmic girl
Guns N Roses - Sweet Child
Van Halen - Jump
Pulp - Disco 2000
00's
Foo Fighters - Times Like These
The Killers -Mr Brightside
The Killers - When you were young
U2 -Vertigo
Feeder - Buck Rogers
Dakota -Stereophonics
Paulo Nutini -New shoes
The Fratellis – Chelsea Dagger
Kings of Leon – Sex on Fire
Franz Ferdinand - Take me out
Scouting for Girls - She's so lovely
The Kooks - Naive
Snow Patrol - You're all I have
Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
The White Stripes - Seven nation army
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Dani California
Muse - Hysteria
