The Dukes  for hire | middlesex, greater london from  the world's largest online live music and entertainment booking agencyThe Dukes Rock & Pop Function Band to hire from alive network entertainment agency, live entertainment hire

Customers sign in here Artists sign in here
<< Previous page | All Rock & Pop Function Bands >

The Dukes
Rock & Pop Function Band



Highly Recommended The Dukes are 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+
Check The Dukes's availability instantly Check availability instantly!
Instant online quote for The Dukes


Add The Dukes to your enquiry basket
Get a detailed quote to hire The DukesAdd The Dukes to your wish list
For help & advice call 0845 108 5500
Need a second opinion?
share The Dukes on facebook Find out what your friends think of The Dukes by sharing them on Facebook.
Customer Reviews: 41 of 59

The Dukes is highly recommended

"The Dukes performance really made our reception extra special. There
was such a great atmosphere and several of our guests commented on how great the performance was, some even saying it was one of the best live acts they'd ever seen.

Brilliantly played cover songs and the extra touches to certain songs were fantastic (like the punk stings to Hey Jude and 500 Miles).

Thank you so much for making our day even more memorable and for being so friendly and accomodating. We will definately reccomend you to all our friends.

Thanks Eddie"


Read all 59 customer reviews >
Review from Eddie Bowley - 10/09/2010

The Dukes's Biography

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
Share | | Print The Dukes's profile information Print
The Dukes, Rock & Pop Function Band
Click for a bigger image of The Dukes Click for a bigger image of The Dukes Click for a bigger image of The Dukes Click for a bigger image of The Dukes Click for a bigger image of The Dukes
Click for a bigger image of The Dukes Click for a bigger image of The Dukes Click for a bigger image of The Dukes Click for a bigger image of The Dukes Click for a bigger image of The Dukes
Booking options 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
1am finish time, add £135
Get an instant online quote for The Dukes

Other customers also liked
Over the past 90 days when other customers have enquired about The Dukes they have also asked about the following Rock & Pop Function Bands ....

Other customers also liked Hipster when they enquired about The Dukes Hipster
Rock & Pop Function Band
Based in Shropshire
From £1488 + ...
Other customers also liked The Hot Shots when they enquired about The Dukes The Hot Shots
Rock & Pop Function Band
Based in Essex
From £1227 + ...
Other customers also liked Happy Hour when they enquired about The Dukes Happy Hour
Rock & Pop Function Band
Based in Kent
from £1319 + ...
Other customers also liked Live Wires when they enquired about The Dukes Live Wires
Rock & Pop Function Band
Based in Staffordshire
From £1128 + ...
Other customers also liked The Kicks when they enquired about The Dukes The Kicks
Rock & Pop Function Band
Based in Hertfordshire
From £1149 + ...
Other customers also liked The Dollars when they enquired about The Dukes The Dollars
Rock & Pop Function Band
Based in Nottinghamshire
From £1153 + ...
Other customers also liked The Northern Monkeys when they enquired about The Dukes The Northern Monkeys
Rock & Pop Function Band
Based in North Yorkshire
From £1116+ ...
Other customers also liked Munch when they enquired about The Dukes Munch
Rock & Pop Function Band
Based in Cheshire
From £1151 + ...
Other customers also liked The Supertones when they enquired about The Dukes The Supertones
Rock & Pop Function Band
Based in Surrey
From £1066 + ...
Other customers also liked The Jukeboxes when they enquired about The Dukes The Jukeboxes
Rock & Pop Function Band
Based in London
From £1289 + ...

Find similar artists
The Dukes tagged themselves with the following terms.

To find other similar Rock & Pop Function Bands try a search using the tags below.

Guitar / Rock / Pop / Indie orientated
Male vocals



Also see

Bands for hire in London
Rock & Pop Function Bands in London
Local live bands and musicians to hire in London
Wedding Bands in London
Party bands
Wedding Bands
Corporate Event Bands

Booking Guide
Everything you'll ever need to know about booking a rock and pop function, party or covers band 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 41 to 50 of 59 customer reviews for The Dukes in date order
 
The Dukes,  highly recommended Bands to hire 10/09/2010
The Dukes

"The Dukes performance really made our reception extra special. There
was such a great atmosphere and several of our guests commented on how great the performance was, some even saying it was one of the best live acts they'd ever seen.

Brilliantly played cover songs and the extra touches to certain songs were fantastic (like the punk stings to Hey Jude and 500 Miles).

Thank you so much for making our day even more memorable and for being so friendly and accomodating. We will definately reccomend you to all our friends.

Thanks Eddie"

Customer review by Eddie Bowley
 
The Dukes,  highly recommended Bands to hire 26/06/2010
The Dukes

"Off the hook! The guys whipped up such a crazy party atmosphere that there was a huge conga line for the song 500 miles before the end of the 1st set even! I'd never seen anything like it!"
Customer review by James and Rosie Sym, Wedding, Bembridge Sailing Club, Isle of Wight
 
The Dukes,  highly recommended Bands to hire 19/06/2010
The Dukes

"Hi Leo,

it's Hilary from the wedding at Dartmouth House two weeks ago. I just wanted to thank you and the rest of the band for doing such a terrific job!

Everyone thought you were absolutely fantastic and had a brilliant time on the dance floor! Spectacular, it sounded just like the CD!

Well, thanks again! We'll definitely be recommending The Dukes to anyone who asks in the future.

Kind regards, Hilary Wiltshire."

Customer review by Max and Hillary, Wedding, Dartmouth house , London
 
The Dukes,  highly recommended Bands to hire 12/06/2010
The Dukes

"Fantastic guys really brilliant, one of the best bands I've ever seen, really made the night."
Customer review by Felicity Pateman, Wedding, Towcester Racecourse 
 
The Dukes,  highly recommended Bands to hire 05/06/2010
The Dukes

"I just wanted to drop you a line to say thanks very much for you and the rest of the band putting on such a brilliant performance last Saturday.

You did a cracking job of getting everyone up on their feet and keeping them entertained with some fantastic covers. Lots of people from the party said how much they enjoyed it and that it was one of the best evening's they'd had."

Customer review by Jo Massey, 10th wedding anniversary, Reigate Surrey
 
The Dukes,  highly recommended Bands to hire 29/05/2010
The Dukes

"Thank you so much guys! Really really great! 1st dance was emotional!!"
Customer review by Byron and Nikki, Wedding, Chatham docks, Kent
 
The Dukes,  highly recommended Bands to hire 22/05/2010
The Dukes

"Wonderful, really enjoyed it! All the players were so strong, great guitar solos! The songs we asked them to DJ in between sets and for our first and last dances were qued to perfection!"
Customer review by Mark & Zoe, Wedding, Hampshire
 
The Dukes,  highly recommended Bands to hire 15/05/2010
The Dukes

""We were so pleased with what you guys did and everyone loved you.
We loved having The Dukes play at our wedding - nothing was too much trouble for the guys, arranging a PA system for speeches and fitting in perfectly.

Their sets were brilliant, playing exactly the right songs at the right time and so many people specifically mentioned how good the
band were and asked for their details - thanks guys."

Ella


"Great job and we will definitely be recommending you to others.
You guys were great, everyone mentioned how brilliant and fun you all were so seriously thanks a million. You made it so much fun and i hope you guys managed to have some fun too. Thanks for learning Umbrella, it made it so special for us!"

Tom"

Customer review by Tom & Ella, Wedding, Hungerford, Berkshire
 
The Dukes,  highly recommended Bands to hire 08/05/2010
The Dukes

"Fantastic, really, really good! Perfect!"
Customer review by Phillip Northcott, Wedding, Egerton Town Hall, Ashford, Kent
 
The Dukes,  highly recommended Bands to hire 23/04/2010
The Dukes

"We would just like to say how fantastic you and the guys were at our
wedding. We had a wonderful evening and absolutely loved your music!

Everyone commented that you were one of the best bands they had ever heard!

If we ever need a band again we will definitely book you!"

Customer review by Sally Richards, Chester

Get connected to Alive Network
You can follow Alive Network from the most popular social networking websites

Follow Alive Network Entertainment Agency on Facebook Follow Alive Network Entertainment Agency on Twitter Follow Alive Network Entertainment Agency on YouTube Artist sign-up
How to join Alive
How to join Alive Network


Sign up to the Alive Network newsletter Newsletter sign-up: Your name: Email address:
You can hire The Dukes in the following areas
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

View list >>

Why hire The Dukes from Alive Network?
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
  • The Dukes's Booking Agents 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
  • No worries, no hassles, no dissapointments
  • The very best customer service
Hire The Dukes from Alive Network, entertainment suppliers for many well know corporate events & functions


Customer Service
Contact Alive Network
FAQs and help guides
Sign-in to your customer account
Terms & conditions
Privacy Policy
Find what you're looking for
Wedding music
Wedding ceremony music
Wedding drinks reception music
Wedding entertainment evening
Corporate entertainment hire
Premier range live bands to hire
Low cost live bands (under £1000)

Get to know us
About Alive Network
Artist sign up, how to join Alive Network
Job opportunities at Alive
ReleasedAlive.co.uk

Useful resources
Booking a band and your venue
Hire a band check list
How to hire a DJ
Party ideas
Site map
Complete artist roster
Links



Registered offices: Ground Floor Suite, Silk Mill Studios, Princess Street, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 1DD, United Kingdom
All content (c) Copyright Alive Network 1999-19/05/2013. 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.