How do I book The Sugar Band?
We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for events taking place at 'peak times' e.g. summer, Christmas & New Year and those falling on a Saturday, as we have bookings confirmed up to the end of 2012 and into 2013. We are happy to provisionally hold a date for a short period and offer you first refusal if another client would like to book us for the same date.
How much do you charge?
All quotes are tailored individually depending on location and requirements. They are fully inclusive of all sound/lighting equipment, digital piano and travel expenses. Please contact Sheila directly with your enquiry or fill in our online quote form.
How far will you travel?
We regularly travel throughout the UK.- many of our bookings come from London, Surrey, Kent, Essex, Sussex, Berkshire and Hampshire, we also perform at weddings, parties and other special events in Cornwall, Wales, The Midlands, Yorkshire and beyond!
Which line up should we choose?
Solo - Eugene can perform classical, jazz or any special request for your wedding ceremony, party or special event.
Duo (vocals & piano) - perfect for cocktail parties, small intimate weddings, corporate events and parties in the home where space is limited.
Trio (vocals, piano & bass or drums) - can create a wonderful mellow feel yet can also swing into the night for dancing at smaller weddings and private or corporate parties.
Quartet (vocals, piano, bass & drums) - ideal for larger events, where that classic big jazz sound is guaranteed to get people on their feet.
Quintet (vocals, piano, bass, drums & sax) - The full line up, great for dinner dances, large weddings and any other big occasion!
Can we see the band playing live?
Occasionally, although most of the our bookings are for private and corporate events, any public gigs will be posted on this page.
What do you wear?
We usually wear all black, either plain suits and black cocktail dress or dinner suits and evening dress depending on the occasion. If your party or event has a particular theme, just let us know.......we like dressing up too!
Do you provide recorded music while the band takes a break?
Yes, we play well known jazz/swing cds through our amplifiers while the band takes short breaks, so that the music is seamless for your guests.
What if the venue doesn't have a piano?
If there is no piano at the venue, we will provide a digital piano which has a superb sound quality (all the Mp3s on this site were recorded using this). In addition, we provide all our own sound equipment. All we need is the power supply.
Can you learn a song of my choice?
If you let us know in advance, we'd be happy to learn your favourite song.
Can you perform outdoors?
Yes, as long as we can be connected to a power supply and have adequate protection from any bad weather or very hot sun.
Do you ever have to substitute musicians?
Yes, but only if it is unavoidable. Whilst every effort is made to ensure that musicians aren't substituted, occasionally it is necessary for us to do so in cases of illness etc. The substitute musician would be an experienced professional who is well known to us.
Do you have Public Liability Insurance?.
Yes, please click HERE to view my certificate supplied by the Musician's Union.
Do you have a PAT test certificate?.
Yes, all our equipment has been tested by a qualified electrical engineer please click HERE to view.
