Cover Tunes: Swing - Latin - Rock 'n' Roll - Exotica - Blues - Soul Fast becoming known across the South East U.K and other far flung parts of the Globe for their intriguing live shows and revered original recordings,
The Violet Jive also
have a growing reputation for their amazing set of cover tunes. Fresh takes on a voluptuous variety of popular songs from all eras, with well known tunes played in unexpected ways!
If you're looking for something cool and different to wow the crowd at your private party, venue etc,
...then look no further!
The Trio of Steve Spall- Guitar/Vocals, Paul Beeching -Double Bass & Matt Wilson -Drums
can be slimmed down to a Duo (Guitar/Vocals & Double Bass) for more mellow occasions or expanded to include Sax/Flute legend Gary Barnacle (Jamiroquai, Bjork, Stray Cats) and/or Tunisian Percussion sensation Zinga Rhabi for extra voodoo drum, full thrust party vibe!.
See below for repertoire examples and audio...
King Of The Swingers -Jungle Book.
Sway -Dean Martin.
Shook Me All Night Long -AC/DC (swing style).
Miserlou -Pulp Fiction theme.
Georgia On My Mind -Ray Charles.
Stray Cat Strut -Stray Cats.
Almost Like Being In Love -Nat King Cole.
Roxanne -The Police.
Let The Good Times Roll -Hendrix.
Isla Bonita -Madonna. (Samba style)
Hard To Handle -Otis Redding (hip-hop/swing style).
Sign Your Name / Like it Like That -Latin mix.
Chan Chan -Buena Vista Social Club.
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