Hellzapoppin

A retro 5 piece band who perform vintage Rock 'n' Roll, Blues, Rockabilly and Swing. An authentic band who adopt the style, sound and theme of the unforgettable 40's and 50's, Hellzapoppin will be a guaranteed hit with your guests and make sure they are dancing all night long.

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Set List / Repertoire

Dance with me Henry – Etta James
My Baby Just Cares For Me – Nina Simone
Love me Right - LaVern Baker
Please Mr Jailer – Rachael Sweet
I don’t know – Ruth Brown
Funnel of Love – Wanda Jackson
Fever – Peggy Lee
Easy Easy Baby – Varetta Dillard
Whipper Snapper – LaVern Baker
I’m Shakin’ – Little Willie John
Shaking All Over- Jonny kid and the pirates
Blue moon - Sha na na (Greece)
Miserlou- dick dale
My babe- little Walter
Feeling Good – Nina Simone
The Lovecats – The Cure
Hound Dog- Big Mama Thornton
Slippin’ and Slidin’ – Little Richard
Tiny Tim – LaVern Baker
Voodoo Woman – Koko Taylor
Trouble – Jackie DeShannon
As Long as I’m Moving – Ruth Brown
Fujiyama Mama – Wanda Jackson
Scorched – Varetta Dillard
Put on my Shoes – Mary Ann Fisher
Hit the road jack
Nosey Joe – Bull Moose Jackson
Whipper Snapper – LaVern Baker
Rock this Town – Stray Cats
Blue Suede Shoes- Carl Perkins
Tainted Love – Imelda May
Dance with me Henry – Etta James
Rip it Up – Little Richard
Moose on the Loose – Roddy Jackson
Rock around the clock- Bill Hayley and the Comets
When I’m 64- The Beatles
I just wanna make love to you- Etta James
Mama he treats your daughter mean- Ruth Brown
King of the swingers- jungle book
Sweet child of mine- post modern Jukebox
Moon river - breakfast at Tiffany’s
In My Life - Beatles
Rumble - Link Ray
Apache - Shadows

Full Biography

Hellzapoppin are a 5 piece band who perform vintage Rock 'n' Roll, Blues, Rockabilly, 50's R&B and retro Swing.

Made up of double bass, guitar, drums, vocals and saxophone, Hellzapoppin deliver 40’s & 50’s classics by artists such as Ruth Brown, Varetta Dillard, Etta James, Wanda Jackson, Little Richard, as well as contemporary hits by Imelda May and the Stray Cats.

An authentic band who adopt the style, sound and theme of this unforgettable era, Hellzapoppin will be a guaranteed hit with your guests and make sure they are dancing all night long

Meet The Band

Vocals
Ruby is a vintage singer originally from Florida but now based in South East London. The proud daughter of a WWII Veteran, her love of vintage fashion and music of the 40s and 50s started at a young age. Ruby’s passion for this era of music comes alive on stage in a powerfully electric performance.

Double Bass
Jonny Gee is one of the UK’s most versatile double bassists, bringing his energy and enthusiasm to a wide variety of projects. He has performed, recorded and broadcast with many top artists and groups all over the globe, including Ravi Shankar, Antonio Forcione, ZUM, Jacqui Dankworth, English Touring Opera, Joanna Eden and The Sixteen.

Saxophone 
Lynne Walker will blow your socks off!
She is an incredibly talented session musician who has worked with

Limahl 
Odyssey 
Jules Holland Jazz Orchestra 
Michael Ball 
Jackie Graham 
Bay City Rollers 
The Drifters
Nick Heywood 
Groove Armada 
The Foundations
 among others

 
Drums
Graham Cuttill, 
born in East London, has been playing drums since 1979.
As well as playing drums for Hellzapoppin, Graham has recorded and performed with …The Foundations, Jimmy James & the Vagabonds, Edwin Starr, Alexander O’Neal, Nona Hendricks, Jocelyn Brown, Jackie Graham, Gloria Estefan & The Miami Sound Machine, Robin Gibb, Limahl of Kajagoogoo, Kiki Dee, Howard Jones, to name a few….


Guitar 
Chris Thorn, Chris formed Hellzapoppin back in 2015 living in London since 1990 playing and recording with various bands and artists.With over 30 years of guitar-playing under his belt he made his professional debut on London’s live acid jazz scene in the 90’s. His subsequent CV features 10 years with the JazzHearts and sessions with the eclectic Mint Royale, plus countless tours and live appearances that range from Glastonbury (1997) and The Jazz Café to playing and recording at Ronnie Scotts - in the band dubbed the “Supergroup”  by The Times - for the 2001 live album “The Way it Feels”. Recording and radio sessions, playing live with chart toppers Mint Royale! European tours working with a variety of different artists and performers promoting gigs and living in London.



Lineup

Default lineup: 5 members

5 Piece: Female Vocals, Double Bass, Guitar, Drums and Saxophone.

Performance Times

2 x 60 minute sets


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Price from £1,438 + travel from London

Based on 5 members performing 2 x 60 minute sets

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  • Wales From £2,123
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  • North West From £2,267
  • North East From £2,483
  • Scotland From £2,627

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2 Customer Reviews

Performance quality: 5 stars
Sound quality: 5 stars
Behaviour: 5 stars
Communication: 5 stars
Audience engagement: 5 stars
Value for money: 5 stars
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Jubilee Celebrations

5 stars - Hellzapoppin are Highly Recommended
booked Hellzapoppin for their event

“Great band. Played / sung the National Anthem as a special request for the Jubilee weekend. Everyone enjoyed the music very much.”


Smokey Jazz club vibe

5 stars - Hellzapoppin are Highly Recommended
booked Hellzapoppin for their Wedding

“I wanted a smokey jazz club feel for my Peaky Blinders wedding and Hellzapoppin certainly delivered! Ruby’s vocals were epic and the musicians were on point. The dance floor was packed all evening with my guests asking for more more more at the end. I couldn’t have asked for a better band, I totally recommend them! And their communication with us from first booking to the wedding day was consistent and he reassured me throughout the process. One very happy Bride and Groom and guests as a result, perfect!”

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