Uptown Brass Collective | Richer Music

Uptown Brass Collective

£1,250.00

The Uptown Brass Collective are a high-energy Bristol brass band blending New Orleans-inspired funk, pop, and street-band classics. With a flexible lineup and top-tier experience performing alongside Kasabian, Tom Jones, and Bonobo, they bring vibrant harmonies, infectious grooves, and carnival-style fun to every stage, parade, or festival they play.

 

Description

The Uptown Brass Collective are a dynamic and versatile Bristol-based brass band, renowned for their infectious energy and unmistakable New Orleans flair. With a flexible lineup and a diverse repertoire, they deliver a vibrant mix of pop, funk, and street-band classics, drawing inspiration from legendary groups like the Hot 8 Brass Band, The Soul Rebels, and The Rebirth Brass Band.

The band’s musicians bring a wealth of professional experience, having performed alongside artists such as Kasabian, Tom Jones, Bonobo, and Groove Armada, on iconic stages including the Royal Albert Hall, Glastonbury Main Stage, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, and on Later… with Jools Holland. This pedigree fuels their tight, electrifying sound and high-energy performances.

Whether leading a street parade, igniting a festival crowd, or transforming a venue with their bold brass arrangements, The Uptown Brass Collective brings a carnival atmosphere wherever they play. With irresistible grooves, vibrant harmonies, and an unmissable sense of fun, they guarantee an unforgettable musical experience and a celebration that gets everyone moving.

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Equipment

The band will provide a PA for your event. However, if lighting is required, please get in touch.

Song List

2020s

  • Watermelon Sugar (Harry Styles)

2010s

  • Shake It Off (Taylor Swift as played by Dirty Catfish Brass Band)

  • Happy (Pharrell Williams as played by The Soul Rebels)

  • Bad Guy (Billie Eilish)

2000s

  • Crazy In Love (Beyonce)

  • Get Lucky (Daft Punk as played by The Soul Rebels)

  • Toxic (Britney Spears)

  • I Got That Feeling (Lowdown Brass Band)

1990s

  • You Know I’m No Good (Amy Winehouse)

  • No Diggity (Blackstreet)

  • Everybody (Backstreet Boys)

  • Waterfalls (TLC)

1980s

  • Sweet Dreams (Eurythmics as played by The Soul Rebels)

  • Don’t You Want Me Baby (Human League)

  • Girls & Boys (Blur)

  • I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Whitney Houston)

  • Faith (George Michael)

  • All I Wanna Do / Material Girl (Sheryl Crow, Madonna)

  • You Can Call Me Al (Paul Simon)

  • The Power Of Love (Huey Lewis & The News)

  • Shut Up And Dance (With Me) (Walk The Moon)

1970s

  • Isn’t She Lovely (S. Wonder)

  • Higher and Higher (Jackie Wilson)

  • Let’s Stay Together (Al Green)

  • Let’s Dance (David Bowie)

  • September (Earth, Wind & Fire)

  • Superfreak (Rick James)

  • Do I Do (S. Wonder)

  • For Once In My Life (S. Wonder)

  • Return Of The Prodigal Son (as played by Freddie Hubbard)

  • Pastime Paradise (S. Wonder as played by Youngblood Brass Band)

  • I Want You (Horace Silver)

1960s

  • Hey Jude (Beatles)

  • All You Need Is Love (Beatles)

  • When I’m 64 (Beatles)

  • Blackbird Special (The Dirty Dozen Brass Band)

  • Baby I’m A Star (Prince)

  • At Last (as performed by Etta James)

  • Can’t Take My Eyes Off You (Andy Williams)

  • Stand By Me (Ben E. King)

  • I Got You (I Feel Good) (James Brown)

  • Hallelujah I Love Her So (Ray Charles)

  • Higher and Higher (Jackie Wilson)

  • When The Saints Go Marching In (Trad.)

Pre-1960s / Traditional / Jazz Standards

  • Here Comes The Bride (Richard Wagner)

  • Tight Times (Jimmy McGriff)

  • Steel The Feel (as played by Blue Mitchell)

  • Montuno Funk (Soulsonics)

  • Kool (John Scofield)

  • Jerky Turkey (Brass Junkies Original)

  • Brass Scene Kids (No BS! Brass Band)

Optional Extras

The band offer different lineups to suit all events.

Band sizes are:

  •  5-piece (trumpet, tenor saxophone, trombone, sousaphone and drums)
  • 6-piece (2x trumpets, tenor saxophone, trombone, sousaphone and drums)
  • 7-piece (2x trumpets, tenor saxophone, alto/baritone saxophone, trombone, sousaphone and drums)
  • Full 8-piece band (2x trumpets, tenor saxophone, alto/baritone saxophone, trombone, sousaphone, percussion and drums)

Testimonials

Sarah – Bristol (Wedding)
“The Uptown Brass Collective played at our wedding and exceeded all our expectations. So many guests commented on just how incredible the band was, both on the night and for weeks afterwards. Their professionalism and support made the planning stress-free—I knew the music was in safe hands. It was unforgettable!”

Lotte – Birmingham (Event)
“They had the dance floor packed all night and perfectly read the crowd, even leading a spontaneous limbo session! By the end, everyone was chanting for an encore. The Uptown Brass Collective were absolutely fantastic!”

Amie and Jack – Somerset (Wedding)
“THANK YOU for such an amazing performance at our wedding! Every song was perfect, and guests have been raving about you ever since. The Uptown Brass Collective are friendly, professional, and a brilliant alternative to the usual wedding bands. You made our day truly unforgettable!”

Price

From £1250

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