Wedding Entertainment

Wedding Entertainment, Wedding Bands, Wedding DJ, Wedding Singer, Wedding Party in Dubai, UAE
DPB 13 July, 2016

Wedding Entertainment Professionals.

The big day! Don’t spoil your big day by hiring amateurs! Nobody remembers the food or the drink but everyone remembers how great the entertainment was, or at least they should. Recently in a survey over 90% of brides said they would spend more time and money on their wedding entertainment if they were to do it all again. It really makes the day special when your guests leave after an amazing evening of entertainment.

For a truly special day Dubai Party Bands know how important it is to get your wedding band, wedding DJ, wedding singers, wedding reception music right. It is a the vital component of your wedding day. We work with a variety of entertainers that will cater for all your wedding entertainment needs, wedding ceremony music, wedding reception music and entertainers to mix and mingle, wedding dinner music and the main event the wedding party band and DJ.

You want a night to remember! A night where your friends and family dance the night away and wake up with sore feet from being on the dance floor. Some of our recommendations include:

Wedding Ceremony:
Acoustic duo, Pianist, Gospel Choir, Violinist, Saxophone Player, Vocal Soloist, Tenor, Jazz Trio and more.

Wedding Entertainment with Anna, a Violinist and Pianist in Dubai.

Wedding Entertainment & Musicians

Wedding Reception:
Swing Band, Jazz Band, Mix and Mingle Characters like Magicians, Caricaturists, French Chanson Singers, a Vocal Group or Barbershop Quartet plus many others that can be discussed.

 

 

Wedding Dinner Entertainment:
To avoid the lull towards the end of dinner we recommend some light entertainment. Singing Waiters are a favourite but we also offer artists like Graffiti Classics, String Fever and much more. Interactive and fun wedding entertainment just before the party kicks off.

Wedding Party Entertainment:

Wedding Entertainment Dubai, Party Bands, Wedding DJ’s

Dubai Party Bands know how important it is to get your wedding band, wedding DJ, wedding singers, wedding reception music right. It is a the vital component of your wedding day. We work with a variety of entertainers that will cater for all your wedding entertainment needs, wedding ceremony music, wedding reception music and entertainers to mix and mingle, wedding dinner music and the main event the wedding party band and DJ.

Get the party started with a live band that will strike a note with your audience from the first chord. Get your guests to the dance floor and party into the night. We have a variety of wedding entertainment and party bands to cater for all tastes and budgets. Some of our acts are international and these unfortunately aren’t for the budget conscious!

Dubai Party Bands work with some of the best wedding entertainment and unique entertainers in the world who have also performed for royalty, celebrities and several other high profile weddings and events.

Give us a call on +971 568 347 487 or email info (at) dubaipartybands.com.


MapleJacks


DPB 1 April, 2016

A Dubai-based quartet, consisting of internationally experienced players from the UK and New Zealand. The MapleJacks have earned a reputation as the Middle East’s premier party band. The band members met in Dubai, growing with the city and learning what it’s audience expects.

For the last decade, The MapleJacks have been bringing their versions of pop, rock, indie classics and contemporary anthems to Dubai’s revelers, to a wider audience in the UAE, Middle East and overseas.

From their laidback, harmony-rich acoustic sets to riotous party favourites at private parties, weddings and sporting events, The MapleJacks have proved themselves to be a versatile and exciting live band. Recognition has come in the form of being invited to play prestigious awards shows and high-profile events. The MapleJacks were named in 2012 as Best Music Act in Dubai in the Ahlan! Awards.

Whether playing to 5 or to 5,000 people and they have successfully performed for both! The energy of The MapleJacks is infectious and 100% live, just the sound of four talented musicians guys and no backing tracks. The band enjoys long-term residencies at The Irish Village Dubai on Thursday nights (as an acoustic trio) and as the full electric quartet at McGettigan’s JLT Dubai on Friday afternoons.

Notable events they have performed at are:

  • The Race to Dubai (post golf concerts).
  • Taste of Dubai.
  • Taste of Abu Dhabi.
  • Emirates Pilots Club Ball, Dubai.
  • The Oil Barons Ball, Dubai.
  • New Year’s Eve, Rugby 7’s, St Patrick’s Day and Hop Fest at The Irish Village, Dubai.
  • What’s On Awards Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Not only have the performed for these prestigious events once but they perform yearly at these events and are invited back year after year to several associated events.

Check out The MapleJacks now and book them for your next party in Dubai or anywhere in the UAE.


Acoustic Bands & Entertainment

Acoustic Entertainment, Acoustic Entertainers, Performers, Acoustic Music
DPB 27 March, 2016

Acoustic Bands and Entertainment.

Sometimes you don’t want a full scale party band yet you want to set the mood and create a nice ambiance for the evening. There is no better way to do this than with some live acoustic bands performing laid back relaxing music, particularly early in the early evening. As the evening progresses the performers will raise the tempo as required. They will mix and mingle or just stay in one desired location or on stage.

This type of entertainment can be lighter on your budget than a full scale band bringing a full band with five or six musicians, sound system, lighting system etc. It can release some of your budget for other areas like other mix and mingle walkabout entertainers, although we never recommend cutting back on the entertainment as this is the life and soul of any party. Nobody remembers the food or the decor. The entertainment will be remembered as they set the mood for the evening and enhance your guests memories.

We have acoustic performers that will work as a duo on guitars or even pianos, duelling pianos to be precise, as seen in Las Vegas many times. Hear the hits from a two piece acoustic band performing The Eagles, Eric Clapton, Elton John, Oasis, Ocean Colour Scene, Crash Test Dummies, Bryan Adams, Extreme, Hozier, Rod Stewart, Prince, John Mayer, Jack Johnson, The Beatles and many more. Later in the evening the tempo is raised with sing a long hits and a finale to leave everyone singing a hit like Hey Jude or Day We Caught The Train.

In the right environment and the correct setting, there is no better entertainment. It works in a rustic setting, on the beach or in a cozy room with attitude. It is possible to have this type of entertainment in a hotel ball room with sound system, it works but this is where we recommend using sound system, lighting and a full scale party band similar to Bogus Brothers, Dov Amiel Orchestra or MapleJacks.


The Bogus Brothers – Party Band

Bogus Brothers Party Band, Dubai Party Bands, Party Entertainment Dubai
DPB 9 March, 2016

The Bogus Brothers are a five-piece band of highly charged musicians. The band boast a powerful two-piece brass section, a rambling soulful Hammond organ and a powerhouse of a rhythm section with a sensational guitarist and still remain a five piece fully live band, with some clever arranging and production this band have a BIG sound.

Explosive, Dynamic and full of Energy their aim is to leave their audience exhausted and amazed at their unique choreographed mayhem. From the minute this musical circus hits the stage you’ll know they are here to party, dressed in their unique stagewear you will warm instantly to their charismatic front man who has an uncanny resemblance to Marti Pellow both in voice and looks coupled with the zany personality of someone like Jim Carey.

Spinning trumpets, whirlin’ keyboards, flying bass, jumping guitars and flippin’ singers will thrill and leave you amazed how these guys can actually play their instruments! Every party song and floor filler you’ve ever heard delivered with the most entertaining and exciting show you’re ever likely to see.

Having established themselves as one of the best and most entertaining cover party bands in Europe, every show is unique and this band tailor their huge repertoire and adapt their performance to suit each individual event.

Performing songs from Frank Sinatra to the Kaiser Chiefs, James Brown to Bob Marley, this band are sure to play all of your favourite floor filling party songs.

Every one adapted their very own Bogus Style full of energy and showmanship and choreographed mayhem you can be sure of hearing party tracks like 500 Miles, Walking on Sunshine, Summer of 69 and Mama Mia.

Question? How many bands can perform at Celebrity parties, Corporate Events, Rock Festivals, Private Parties, Universities, Chic Clubs and Weddings?

Answer “ONE” – The Bogus Brothers, who have performed for Sir Alex Ferguson, Ronan Keating’s birthday party, Caroline Corr’s wedding in front of U2, Simply Red, Bryan Adams and many of Eddie Jordan’s parties worldwide.

This band is completely professional, these guys know their business and their promo is the best available. It doesn’t stop there, when the guys arrive at a venue they are 100% professional and can have their production loaded and sound checked in less than one hour. Their sound guys know their trade and usually the sound check is completed within two songs. They have access to the best production available and can supply anything the client requires for any corporate event from a conference to the after dinner party.

From the minute the Bogus Brothers intro starts their audience know they’re in for a treat and something a little different to the norm and as the guys walk out onto stage in their unique Bogus attire you know you’ve one helluva party on your hands!

DOES SIZE MATTER? ANSWER… NO!
It could be the “Avante Festival” in Portugal to over 100,000 people or the NOEA conference to 50 people, The Hafengerburstag Festival in Hamburg, The Murphys Irish Open Golf Tournament at Foto Island in Cork, Guildford University summer ball, The Burlington and Jurys Hotel xmas parties in Dublin, The Rockhouse in Salzburg, the launch of the new Mini for BMW, the 21st birthday party of Ronan Keating, the wedding of Caroline Corr in Mallorca, the Arctic Border festival in Russia and Norway ,The Horseshoe on Queen St, Toronto, Canada, the Hannankaum Downhill ski tournament in Kitzbuhel, Austria, the Rugby Final at Twickenham or Richard Bransons Virgin Parties.

Decide for yourself because with this type of experience and this type of profile you know that the Bogus Brothers are going to be the right choice for your event.

 

The Bogus Brothers Guarantee

The Bogus Brothers have set the standards that other corporate entertainers follow. Having been established for many years with a wealth of experience performing at hundreds of events around the world.

Constantly evolving this five piece party band create a unique atmosphere whenever and wherever they perform.

Their reputation as one of the best party bands in the corporate market is reinforced with the number of celebrity parties and corporate events the band have performed at.

From the first point of contact to arrival at the event not only is their appearance guaranteed to be an interactive, energetic and entertaining performance, the manner in which the band conduct themselves is courteous and helpful and their ability to adapt and tailor their performance to the mood of the audience and the needs of the event organiser is well recognised within the industry.

You will not be disappointed!


Paddyman – Irish Party Entertainment

Paddyman Irish Party Entertainment, Paddyman performs a great Irish party
DPB 5 February, 2016

Paddymn, a full time entertainer (from Ireland) based in Dubai, UAE. Paddyman performs a mix of high energy music (vocals, guitar & harmonica) and comedy (jokes, stories and funny songs). He has shared the same stage as other notable Irish acts such as The Saw Doctors, Sharon Corr and Sharron Shannon.

The name PADDYMAN came about as a result of wanting to perform some funny jokes / stories and songs as part of his act. He wanted to visually differentiate this from the singalong / Irish & high energy dance songs he performs. Paddyman was also conscious of ways he could reduce the risk of possibly unintentionally offending people in the audience (esp. in UAE) with some of the songs. Therefore, he started wearing a leprechaun hat & beard for these parts of the act. This immediately became very popular as people could clearly see that he was about to perform some funny material and they listened! The original (and some cover) comedy jokes and parodies that he has performed have since become his trademark and Paddyman continues to grow that part of the show.

He performs weekly at the largest bar in the Middle East (Barasti), the #1 Real Irish Bar (Fibber Magees) and #1 Irish Bar in Abu Dhabi (PJ O’Reilly’s). Besides these he regularly performs for weddings, corporate events, private parties, festivals & in Irish bars all over the world, (From Hong Kong & Bahrain to Ireland & Canada)

A story from Paddyman.

I’m often asked how I ended up in Dubai, playing funny songs and Irish music in bars and at weddings etc. Here’s my story in brief:

I started playing guitar when I was about 15, inspired by my father’s love of music and his accordion playing. After about 6 months of practicing at home, Dad came home one night and announced that we had our first gig in the local pub – The BELLYARD in Monasterevin, Co Kildare – as the group that was supposed to play had cancelled! On the night we turned up in matching shirts and set up some speakers he’d rented.

I played very basic chords on the keyboard & guitar and my Dad did all the singing, accordion playing and entertaining out front. It wasn’t long before the pub started to empty! After about an hour, the only people who stayed in the place were the local travellers because they knew they wouldn’t be served anywhere else.

Despite this, there was one drunk fella who stood up to leave and loundly announced to the bar “These are the worst piece of shite band that I’ve heard in all me jaysus life!” My Dad just laughed it off and winked at me as if this was normal behaviour to be learned from. He later said “When something like that happens you have to remember – Don’t Stop Playing No Matter What Happens! Even if the tinker started a fight you just keep going.”

Undeterred by the lack of appreciation for our craft, he then orgainised a regular gig in the HARP BAR in Kildare town. This one was just a sit down, unplugged session beside the open fire. He said the reason we’d been booed in Monasterevin was because of the equipment, so we’d better build up a bit of confidence playing without mikes first before we re-launch the act. And so we did! I sang my first song (Sonny Don’t Go Away) with my Grandad & Dad beside the fire as the ladies in the pub threatened to punch anyone who kept talking while the young lad had a go. I’ve been playing ever since!

One of the songs I learned around then (nearly 20 yrs ago!) was the great song by Shane McGowan of the Pogues – Fairytale of New York see link below for a performance of this on MBC plus several other videos.

Paddyman – Trad Irish

Paddyman – Irish Paddy Style

Paddyman – You Raise Me Up (Promo)

Paddyman – Fairytale of New York

Since then I have had the pleasure of playing music all around the world including North America (I was based in Canada for 6 years), Europe (Ireland, France, Italy), Asia (UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Hong Kong etc). These gigs vary from small intimate gigs for a few kids in the desert (or at fibbers for Xmas) to larger gigs for thousands of people Festivals or alongside well known Irish performers like the Saw Doctors, Sharon Corr, The Commitments, The Wolfe Tones, Aslan, Damien Dempsey, Ardal O’Hanlon (comedian), Sharon Shannon etc. Music is a great gift and I hope to continue singing, joking and playing music for many years to come!