Highly Recommended Based in Middlesex, Greater London but travels UK wide
The perfect band to get your party going, The Dukes are fun, lively, cool and highly professional. Performing classic tracks from the 50's right up to 00’s, The Dukes guarantee to keep your dance floor filled all night. Prices: From £1160+
For help & advice call 0845 108 5500
Need a second opinion?
Find out what your friends think of
The Dukes
by sharing them on Facebook.
Line up:4 Piece: Lead Vocals & Guitar, Guitar & Backing Vocals, Bass & Backing Vocals, Drums & Backing Vocals.
SPECIAL OFFERS!!! * Get a FREE DJ service if you book within 7 days of making an enquiry.
Highlights * Fun, lively, cool & professional 4 piece pop/rock band * Members have played at Glastonbury Festival; South by South West; with Biffy Clyro, Mumford & Sons, Keane, The Kaiser Chiefs, Damien Rice, Afro-Celt Soundsystem & Lemar. * Highly experienced and highly professional * Hits from the 50’s-00’s; Chuck Berry & The Beatles to Duran Duran & Aha to Kings of Leon & RHCP. * High quality RCF 3000 watt PA system for amazing live sound plus top of the range lighting rig.
"I saw The Dukes playing at a friend's wedding in St Albans last year and I knew they were the perfect band for my wedding this summer! Unbelievable talent!!!!" -Dominic and Sarah Curtis Wedding Welwyn Herts
What Have They Done Before? These highly experienced musicians have toured the UK, USA and Europe, played at Glastonbury Festival, South by South West in Texas, Los Angeles and New York. As well being played on Radio One and XFM these boys have worked and recorded in London's top studios, including Abbey Road, and toured with bands such as Mumford & Sons, Keane, Damien Rice, The Kaiser Chiefs and Biffy Clyro. The Dukes have a wealth of experience playing at weddings, corporate events, private parties and other functions at all the top venues and hotels in London and the UK.
"We're just back from honeymoon. I just wanted to write and say how fantastic the band were at our wedding on 10th September. We absolutely loved The Dukes and they packed the dance floor which was exactly what we were hoping for.” - Laura Laver
What Sort Of Music Do They Play? The Dukes perform classic tracks from the 50's right up to 00’s. From Chuck Berry and The Beatles, Aha and Duran Duran, and The Killers to the Kings of Leon, The Dukes guarantee to keep your dance floor filled all night.
Given enough notice, at least 8 weeks, The Dukes will consider requests.
What Will The Band Look Like? The Dukes can dress to suit the needs of your event. They usually dress formally but are more than happy to wear casual clothes if you prefer! Just specify to your agent what you require and The Dukes will meet your needs.
"The Dukes were absolutely brilliant, exactly what we were looking for. They were not only very professional but knew exactly how to get our party going!”-Chris Jones
Your Event The Dukes are able to provide a variety of music throughout the night. Their live sets are available as 2 x 45 minutes, 3 x 40 minutes or 2 x 60 minutes. They can also provide any type of music on iPod before and between sets.
To keep the party going, The Dukes provide a DJ service between and after sets if required. The service includes advanced requests, a manned laptop with 1000’s of tunes and a band member available to take requests and make basic announcements on the night. The DJ service if free if you book within 7 days of receiving your quote.
The Dukes are a four piece band and preferably need a stage space of around 5 x 4 metres in size but will accommodate whatever space is available.
The band are also flexible should your venue have volume restrictions and can bring an electronic drum kit if given advanced notice.
Superior Equipment The Dukes are fully self-contained with their own high quality PA sound system and lights. They use a high quality RCF 3000 watt PA system suitable for an audience of up to 300.
“They really exceeded my expectations and got everyone rocking. Everyone stayed on the dance floor right to the end” -Laura Weller
“I could not recommend them highly enough, great songs performed really well that had all of our guests including those we've never seen dance and those approaching their 70s up and dancing.
We will be recommending them to everyone we know!” -Peter and Kim
Previous Clients/Venues: Glastonbury Festival, Ralph Lauren, Barclays, Sainsbury's, South by South West Festival Texas, RAF, The British Army, Pinewood Film Studios, Ibiza Rocks Festival Ibiza, The Natural History Museum, Accenture, Visa, Atos Origin, Carling, The Roadhouse Covent Garden, Barfly Chains across UK, Walkabout Chains all over the UK, O’Neill's Chains all over UK, House of Blues Los Angeles, Bournemouth University, Warwick University, Newcastle University, Goldsmiths University, King Tuts Glasgow, The Marquee London, Carling Islington Academy, Carling Brixton Academy, Hatfield University, Claridges Hotel London, The Dorchester Hotel London, Kenwood House, Thames Boat Cruises, Holiday Inn Chain, The Grove Watford, The Riverside Esporta Club Northwood, Bembridge Sailing Club on the Isle of Wight. Plus many many more private functions at exclusive hotels, stately homes, castles and venues all over the UK.
The Dukes's Set List / Repertoire
50s & 60s Brown Sugar - Rolling Stones Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Andy Williams Cross Town Traffic - Jimi Hendrix Day Tripper - The Beatles Hard To Handle - Otis Redding Hey Joe - Jimi Hendrix Hey Jude- The Beatles I’m a Believer - The Monkees Johnny B Goode - Chuck Berry La Bamba - Ritchie Valens Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett/The Commitments Mrs Robinson - Simon & Garfunkel Purple Haze - Jimi Hendrix Satisfaction - The Rolling Stones Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles Stand By Me - Ben E King Twist & Shout - The Beatles Wild Thing - The Troggs You Really Got Me - The Kinks
70s & 80s Ain't No Sunshine When She's Gone - Bill Withers All Right Now – Free American Pie - Don Mclean Another Brick In The Wall - Pink Floyd Baggy Trousers - Madness Blister in the Sun - The Violent Femmes Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen Don't Stop Me Now - Queen Every Breath You Take - The Police Fight For Your Right To Party - The Beastie Boys Footloose - Kenny Loggins Girls Just Want To Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper Hotel California - The Eagles I Love Rock 'n' Roll - Joan Jett Land Down Under - Men At Work Message in a Bottle - The Police Money For Nothing - Dire Straights Moondance - Van Morrison No Woman No Cry - Bob Marley Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry Purple Rain - Prince Sex Machine - James Brown Should I Stay or Should I Go - The Clash So Lonely - The Police Stuck in the Middle With You/Car Wash - Steelers Wheels/Rose Royce Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns N Roses Sweet Home Chicago - The Blues Brothers Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynrd Sultans Of Swing - Dire Straights Superstition - Stevie Wonder Summer Of 69 - Bryan Adams Take On Me - Aha Teenage Kicks - The Undertones Town Called Malice - The Jam Two Princes - Spin Doctors The Joker - Steve Miller Band Video Killed The Radio Star - Buggles You Can Call Me Al - Paul Simon 500 Miles - The Proclaimers
90s & 00s All My Life - Foo Fighters All the Small Things - Blink 182 Angels - Robbie Williams Are You Gonna Go My Way - Lenny Kravitz Basket Case - Green Day Californication - Red Hot Chili Peppers Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol Chelsea Daggers - The Fratellis Cosmic Girl - Jamiroquai Creep - Radiohead Dani California - Red Hot Chili Peppers Don't Look Back in Anger - Oasis Enter Sandman - Metallica Forget You - Cee Lo Green Gravity - Embrace Hard To Handle - Black Crowes Hey Ya - Outkast High And Dry – Radiohead I Believe in a Thing Called Love - The Darkness I Bet That You Look Good On The Dancefloor - Arctic Monkeys I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas I Predict a Riot - The Kaiser Chiefs Iris - Goo Goo Dolls Jump Around - House Of Pain Last Night - The Strokes Mr Brightside - The Killers Mr Jones - Counting Crowes Mrs Robinson - Simon & Garfunkel/The Lemonheads Naive - The Kooks No One Knows - Queens Of The Stone Age Parklife - Blur Pretty Fly For a White Guy - The Offspring Price Tag - Jessie J Under the Bridge - RHCP Use Somebody - Kings Of Leon Save Tonite - Eagle Eye Cherry Scar Tissue – Red Hot Chili Peppers Sex on Fire - Kings of Leon Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana Song 2 - Blur Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus Time of Your Life - Green Day Valerie - Amy Winehouse Wonderwall - Oasis Weather With You - Crowded House Yellow - Coldplay You and Me Song - The Wannadies Zombie - Cranberries
Update Required
To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash plugin.
Booking options
Choose any of the following booking options when you hire The Dukes from Alive Network.
FREE DJ SERVICE: (if booking is confirmed within 7 days of receiving your quote) Includes laptop (with vast amount of popular songs from all eras); Band member manning/ making basic announcements/ taking requests approx £0 £0
SONG REQUESTS: (Please note 1 months notice is required) Add per song £65
Find out what a Rock and Pop function band will do at your event, how various types of party band differ from each other, what type of music ... read more →
Customer reviews for The Dukes
Showing
1 to 10 of 59 customer reviews for The Dukes in date order
27/04/2013 The Dukes
"Thank you so much, you guys were brilliant"
Customer review by Will Dawson
26/04/2013 The Dukes
"Thank you for being so flexible on friday at Charlton Athletic Football Club!
We had a lot of speeches and raffles for the troops to get through before going off to Africa and the band were very understanding.
Loads of people have come up to me and said how great you guys were. We will definately use you again.
Tom, Woolwich Army Barracks"
Customer review by Tom, Woolwich Barracks
13/04/2013 The Dukes
"Thank you all for a brilliant set at the reception on Saturday, everyone had an amazing night! "
Customer review by Simon Sands
30/03/2013 The Dukes
"We found The Dukes for our wedding through Alive Network and were impressed by the testimonials and audio clips… we weren’t disappointed!
The day was running a little late, but the band were totally flexible with setting up and fitting in the playing time.
They chose the playlist perfectly from our chat beforehand as well as doing a few requests on the night – even playing our university anthem ‘Loveshack’ even though they’d never played it before as a band!
So many of our guests commented on how good the band were and we agree – best wedding band we’ve heard for a long time!!
The Dukes are great guys, incredibly professional, talented, friendly and a lot of fun. It felt like they were guests by the end of the night. We can’t recommend them enough – we’re now trying to find excuses to book them again!!
Best wishes,
Emma & Steffan"
Customer review by Emma & Steffan
21/11/2012 The Dukes
"The Dukes were everything we could have wished for in a band on our wedding day. They were prompt, friendly, organised and above all a brilliant band who got everyone up and dancing from early on in the evening. One of the key things we wanted from our wedding was to see everyone dancing and having a good time and the Dukes were a huge part in helping to make this happen. Thank you! "
Customer review by Katharine Mears
09/11/2012 The Dukes
"The Duke's were fantastic. Everybody really enjoyed themselves. They were polite and approachable. They play a wide range of songs and were very flexible. "
Customer review by Henry Folk
13/10/2012 The Dukes
"Amazing...absolutely fantastic!!!"
Customer review by The Gilsons
08/10/2012 The Dukes
"Just a quick email to say how absolutely brilliant you were. Everyone has been talking about it and we are so grateful to you. So many people have said you were the best band they have ever heard! Kerry x"
Customer review by Kerry Stewart
25/09/2012 The Dukes
"Huge thanks to The Dukes! My Husband and I booked The Dukes for our wedding in August through Alive Network. They were absolutely brilliant, I can’t recommend them enough! They were extremely professional & friendly and even let me (the drunk bride) put a shout out on the mic to my new husband!
A special thanks to Nick @ Alive Network, you were extremely helpful and made the whole booking process simple and hassle-free!"
Customer review by Francesca Drennan
18/09/2012 The Dukes
"The Dukes were awesome, we had a fantastic time. They liased with us and were really flexible with timings on the day. The playlist got everyone dancing, finishing off a perfect day! Infact my mother in law is trying to think of reasons for parties so she can hire them!
Alive network were great during the initial stages, always pleasant and answering numerous questions promptly. Would certainly recommend to others."
The Dukes is based in Middlesex, Greater London but most of the
Rock & Pop Function Bands
working with Alive Network will travel UK wide.
View the areas where The Dukes will perform along with links to more Rock & Pop Function Bands in those locations
Alive Network are The Dukes's UK Booking Agents. If you would like to hire The Dukes please complete an online enquiry or call us on 0845 108 5500.
Alive Network is the UK's largest live music entertainment agency with many Rock & Pop Function Bands for hire. Established in 1999, we provide high quality live entertainment for over 7500 events per year. When you make an enquiry to hire
The Dukes, your own personal entertaiment coordinator will answer any questions or queries that you might have and liaise directly with The Dukes to get you the best possible price, and to ensure they they will provide exactly the right entertainment for your event.
Booking The Dukes from Alive Network is easy, safe and secure. Your booking is secured with a legally binding contract giving you complete peace of mind that you're in safe hands. Alive Network personally vets feedback from all of The Dukes's performances to ensure standards are met.
In short, hiring The Dukes from Alive Network ensures you'll remember your live entertainment for all the right reasons.
A few of the benefits of booking Rock & Pop Function Bands through Alive Network Entertainment Agency
Instant online quotes and availability confirmation
Large choice of professional, reliable Rock & Pop Function Bands
Fast, friendly, personalised advice from expert staff
The easiest way to hire amazing Rock & Pop Function Bands
A small selection of our previous clients:
24 hour emergency cover, 365 days of the year.
Safe & secure bookings with comprehensive contracts
Registered offices: Ground Floor Suite, Silk Mill Studios, Princess Street, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 1DD, United Kingdom
All content (c) Copyright Alive Network 1999-26/05/2013. All rights reserved.
Registered Company Number: 04084200
Some artists may appear with the kind co-operation and consent of their respective management companies.
This service is intended for personal use only and no part of the service may be displayed in public, broadcast or used for any business purpose without the consent of Alive Network. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of our services and web content, we accept no responsibility for any use made of the information provided and we shall not be liable for any loss suffered thereby.