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Sugar Shack

Want a night to remember?

Sugar Shack is an experienced and highly professional 5-piece band that brings fun, energy and excitement to any function or party. Boasting hugely talented and experienced session musicians, this fabulous five will definitely add that finishing touch to your event.

Sugar Shack offers a unique live music experience with male and female vocals ensuring that the band can cover an incredible depth of material. Armed with an extensive playlist ranging from the 50's all the way through to modern chart hits, their versatility enables them to cater for any occasion. Specific song requests are always welcomed, and the constantly updated song list will always be tailored to your event depending on the age range of your guests and of course your personal requirements.

Always smartly dressed and with an excellent stage presence, Sugar Shack are suitable for all types of events and venues. They regularly perform at weddings, corporate events, nightclub venues, private parties, Christmas parties and charity events, birthday and anniversary celebrations and will travel anywhere in the UK and abroad to enable you to top off your festivities in style.

So, if you're looking for a real party experience, look no further! With the ultimate in professionalism and a wealth of national and international experience, Sugar Shack can guarantee you and your guests a truly exceptional night to remember.

This is the band that played at Live Aid Legend and 80s pop star/songwriter Nik Kershaws wedding.

Here's who your band members have worked with�. Artists include: Rod Stewart, Kylie Minogue, Geri Halliwell, The Noisettes, Diana Vickers, The James Taylor Quartet, Julio Iglesias, Westlife, Gareth Gates, Liberty X, Nitin Sawhney, D:Ream, Siobhan Donaghy (Sugababes), Sharon Corr (The Corrs), Marli Buck (Fame Academy 2002), Steve Brookstein (X Factor winner 2004) and Paul Stacy (Oasis). They've also played support gigs for Beyonce, The Saturdays, Booty Luv and X Factor's Chico.

Here's where they've performed�. Radio 1 Live Sessions, Dermot O'Leary Show on Radio 2, BBC2 Live Acoustic Sessions, The X Factor, Top of the Pops, CD:UK, Children in Need, Ant & Dec, Greasemania, Faking it (Channel 4), Jo Whiley's Live Lounge, and at London Jazz Caf�, Birmingham NEC, Glastonbury Festival and Newcastle Arena.
And on the corporate scene�.

Previous clients include: Coca Cola, British Airways, BT, Sony Music, BMG, Microsoft, Barclays, Fujitsu Siemens, Marks & Spencers, Orange, BBC, LWT (London Weekend Television), Nik Kershaw, the Queen (Jubilee celebrations), the president of Singapore, Hairspray (The Movie premier after party), The London Air Ambulance, National Teaching awards and International Travelers awards.

Line-up
Carly - Lead vocals
Hugh - Lead vocals and guitar
Paul - Drums and vocals
Oli - Keyboard and vocals
Dave - Bass guitar

In addition to the standard 5-piece line-up, should you require some dinner Jazz or background music during your drinks reception to set the mood before your evening's entertainment, a duo or trio line-up is also available on request (to be quoted seperatly.)

The drummer from Sugar Shack has recently been awarded the Afghanistan Medal by the Armed Forces for completing the required tours of duty in Afghanistan entertaining the troops.This award is to be presented in July 2012 by the most senior member of HM Forces, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Sir David Richards.



We are also available as The Diamond Geezas a 3-piece male vocal lead rock band, where we currently play at Walkabout clubs and parties across the country.


Act Information

Line-up

Female vocal, Male vocal and Guitar, Bass and vocal, keyboard and vocal, drums and vocal.
As you can see we all sing.

Extra Line-up(s)

We can play a duo or trio of dinner jazz and standards. We also play as The Diamond Geezas a 3 piece rock band, playing at Walkabout clubs and parties accross the country.

Also included

A very nice brand new Mackie system with SRM 450 speakers (on stands) and (SRM 450) monitors all run through a 16 channel desk. They mic up the bass drum if required. Also have bass bin for bigger venues. They are expanding and enhanching it all the time. There is a feedback destroyer and more speakers as add ons. The lights are also of a very high quality icolour 3 colour unit we have two of these that work really nicely. Also have Star cloths on the speaker stand that look really nice and sparkly/classy and a pulsing/flashing light rope which adds to the party vibe. Again all brand new and flight cased up.

Location

South East based and will travel to these areas: South East, South West, Midlands, North East.

Previous Clients

Coca Cola, British Airways, BT, Sony Music, BMG, Microsoft, Barclays, Fujitsu Siemens, Marks & Spencers, Orange, BBC, LWT (London Weekend Television), Nik Kershaw, the Queen (Jubilee celebrations), the president of Singapore, Hairspray (The Movie premier after party), The London Air Ambulance, National Teaching awards and International Travelers awards and lots of happy brides and grooms.

Testimonials

I just want to say thanks to you and the band for last Friday (not even sure if you were there but) it was amazing everyone had such a good time. We will definitely recommend you if ever asked!

Regards
James

-James 2022


Just a quick message to say that the band were truly amazing on Saturday. The dance floor was full all night and they nailed their choice of songs. They really did make the party. We overran on dinner and speeches but they were very accommodating about changing their set times.

We were one of the first weddings from our friends and everyone was asking who the band was afterwards so hopefully we will see them again at another party!

Thanks for all your help as well.

-Tom Blanshard Wedding Sept 2018


you played an incredible set at my friends wedding and was wondering if you could give me a price to play at my wedding

-Jen March 2018


Cannot recommend this band highly enough! The dancefloor at our wedding was packed the entire night. The band were extremely professional on the day, arriving on time and I didn't even notice them setting up. THey played 2 really enjoyabe sets and I think the guests were all a bit gutted when they were finished.

-Mindy Kraunsoe


Big thank you from Nick and I, the band were fantastic yesterday


-Claire May 2017


We are really keen to have Sugar Shack as we have seen them perform live and they were excellent!

-Lauren May 2016


Thank you it was a fantastic day and shack out were amazing they really rocked out and had everyone dancing! Such a fun night everyone has said how great they were lovely guys too.

Thank you for recommending them.

-Mr And Mrs Powell Sept 2015


Just a quick email now that life has slowed down after the crazy busy weeks of weddings and honeymoons!

A massive thanks to you and your talented band, Sugar Shack, for playing at our wedding on the 28th July at Gaynes Park.
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> Sugar Shack's music really added to the fun and success of the evening reception and to making our day so special. Many guests complimented us on our choice of band ~ they loved the music. It was great to see so many people up dancing and enjoying the evening reception.
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> The evening went too quickly ~ we couldn't believe the evening was soon to finish when you announced the last song.

Many thanks once again ~ we will certainly recommend Sugar Shack to friends and family.

-Liz and Brent Waldron August 2015


Sugarshack played at our wedding and were excellent! The dance floor was packed for every song! Highly recommend!

-Andy & Lucy


Your band was absolutely brilliant and everyone love the sets! It was exactly what we wanted so very happy!

-Anna May 2015


Saw Sugar Shack at an event and then hired them for my wife's birthday party. Flexible and helpful with timings and interval music. Great variety of songs which quickly filled the dance floor. Received many favourable comments from guests. Would definitely recomend. Top quality and very professional.

-Doug S


My friend recommended you as she has booked you for her wedding in Mayfair in August.

-Emily Larkin Feb 2015


I was recently at our friends wedding at cooling castle in Kent and you were playing at their reception. We thought your music was excellent!
I will be getting married in 2015 and I wonder if you are available to play at my wedding?

-Jennifer Nov 2015


We used Sugar Shack for our first annual charity Ball. Jayne Sargent Foundation. The quality and stage presence of the band was brilliant. They are top quality musicians and very professional. We will be inviting them back to play for us again. Thank you guys.

-Colin Sargent


Sugar Shack were excellent - would recommend to anyone for their event. Professional, on time, talented, lively... everything you could ask for in event entertainment.

-Tom


was meant to feedback to you as well, I have left 5 star feedback on the agents website.

Can you thank the band on our behalf as we and everyone thought they were totally excellent! The venue night manager also said to me that she had never seen so many people on the dance floor for so long, so full credit to Sugar shack, shows how good they were!

-Andrew May 2014


When the venue inform you that they have never seen so many on the dance floor for so long, you know just how bloody brilliant Sugar Shack were.

Thank you!

-Andrew Jordan


Thank you for a fantastic evening, was absolutely amazing. Had so many compliments about the band. We ourselves thought you all were very professional and lovely people too. Musically, wow what a talent you guys are. We will be sure to let LMM know of our feedback this week.

-Adam Moore March 2014


Please pass on my immense thanks to the members of Sugar Shack. They are a truly awesome band who I would definitely book again in the future.

-K J Needham


You did my wedding in August 2009 in Lincoln and still til this day everyone talks about your band - my sister was only saying las week that when she gets married she hopes you are available

-Lisa


What an amazing night!!

I just wanted to take this opportunity to say a HUGE thank you to Sugar Shack. They completely made out event!

They were friendly, punctual, professional and a total pleasure to work with!

The dance floor was packed out from the very first track! They made the decision to run with one long set (instead of 2) which was just perfect for us. Not only did it ensure that the atmosphere was not deflated it also put our running order back on track as we were running late!

The performance was fantastic and the feedback I had from guests was even better!

I would happily recommend you and them for any future events.

-School Fundraising Event July 2013


What an amazing night!!

I just wanted to take this opportunity to say a HUGE thank you to Sugar Shack. Running with one long set worked brilliantly - the atmosphere was fabulous and you had the whole room on the dance floor from start to finish! The performance was fantastic and the feedback I had from guests was even better!

I would happily recommend you for any future events.

On a more somber note can you please forward me our invoice for the amount we paid you?

I hope you had a trouble free journey hime and many thanks once again for a great evening.

-Lisa July 2013


Sugar Shack played at my daughters wedding and were excellent, great music, good beat and everyone was impressed. We have had lots of good feedback and hopefully a few more booking for the band !

-Tim


Harriet and Tom and all the guests were absolutely delighted with the band, your music. Both the sessions were superb and you are all to be congratulated on your sounds, skill and energy !!! Well done.

-Wedding Planner June 2013


My (now) wife and I booked Sugar Shack for our wedding reception in January 2013. Despite the slightly awkward venue (small and oddly shaped) and the late running of the meal beforehand, the band were absolutely professional, very friendly and accommodating and - most importantly - sounded utterly brilliant. Those who wanted to dance were treated to a great selection of tunes to strut their stuff to and those who have two left feet (like myself) could just admire the tremendous musicianship and energy. Highly recommended!

-David and Ginny


thay are fabulas singers and even dance and get in to the music all the wat through watch the vidio and you will see what i mean

-penny


Just watched the vids on this page and loved them.would you be able to tel me if they are free on April 8 for my wedding

-Pete white


I spent ages researching to get a good band as this was one of the main things that mattered to me at our wedding. We chose Sugar Shack and these guys rocked. They played a great mix of tunes and the party went off. The dance floor was packed for the whole night and I would definitely recommend them to anyone.

-Ed T


Hi Paul,

Just back from our honeymoon this week and we're very sad to be home!

Everyone at the wedding had such an amazing night and have talked about nothing else for the last couple of weeks.

You guys were incredible and really made the evening special, the music was very much a highlight for us all and , Oh my god that girl can sing!!

Thank you so much.

-Matt and Denise Wedding July 2012


Sugar Shack were excellent - everyone loved them. Thanks very much. Ross and Rachel

What a great band. All the guests said they were excellent. We are so glad we picked sugar shack. You can't go wrong to book them!

-John H


It was brilliant, thanks very much. Helen and I had a great time and various people commented on how good the band was this morning. Please pass on our thanks to the rest of the band,

-Crispin Goldsmith Aug 2012 wedding


We thought you did a great job, thank you.

We are waiting for the photos to come through and will send any through of you guys looking good.

Thanks again for the set.

-John.


We recently got married and hired Sugar Shack to perform at our reception. They were great! Very proffessional, i didnt have to worry about them on the day, they set up quietly in the room ajoining the main pavillion. They had people on the dance floor and people commented to us about how great it was having a live band. Thankyou so much to all of you for helping to make our day very special. Also a great agencie to deal with before getting in contact with the band.

-Mr & Mrs Davey


Sugar shack were fantastic. Everyone loved them. Thank you very much!

-Ross


Thanks for suggesting I book Sugar Shack for my fortieth birthday party,they lived up to your description of them an ]]]]

-PETE RAY


I booked Sugar Shack for our wedding after seeing how great they were at a friends' and for second time, they didn't disappoint. A great set got plenty of people on the dance floor and they even accommodated a personal change in lyrics for one song. Lots of people commented on how good they were and I wouldn't hesitate to book them again when the time comes. Many thanks.

-Luke Ferrari


Sorry I didn't get a chance to say hello at the wedding, it was a crazy busy day. I must say the band were great and the dance floor was full towards the end of the night. Everyone commented how good you guys were.

Thank you for adding to our special day and pass my regards to the whole band.

Thanks
John

-John


Everything was perfect on saturday night. The choice of songs suited everyone and you sounded fantastic. All of our guests commented on how good you were. Everyone danced all night and stayed right until the end. Your band was what made our evening reception. Thank you so much! You were worth every penny. I would recommend you to anyone looking for a lively party. Please send our thanks on to all of the band members.

-Ali & Chris


Had a great night and raised some much needed cash so all was brilliant...thank Sugar Shack for me. They were as good as you said they would be.

-Sara Jenkins


I have used this band on a couple of occasions and I can honestly say they will not let you down...professional,quality musicianship,great vocals.They are a guaranteed winner for your next party.

-Steve Jackson


There is no better wedding band out there in my experience.

-Julia Byron wedding planner


Just wanted to say a huge Thank you to Sugar Shack for playing at our Wedding Party at the weekend. You were awsome and all guests loved the band.

I have to say also that as you were there in plenty of time and setup before our guests arrived, it made Dawn and I very relaxed about the whole event.
We would definitely recommend anyone who wants a live band to use you, you made the evening for us.

A huge thank you once more, we will not hesitate to use you again if we hold any more parties over the coming months / years.

-Tristan and Dawn


Just a note to say how amazing the band were!! They were brilliant from start to finish and completely made the night.
I've had lots of compliments from nearly all our wedding guests and
lots of my friends getting married in the next year or so are already
asking for contact details. I can't thank everyone enough so please do pass on to the band how brilliant Arrann, I and all our guests thought they were.
Thanks again
Ellen

-Ellen


Just had to drop you an email to say how amazing the band were!! Theywere brilliant from start to finish and completely made the night.
I've had lots of compliments from nearly all our wedding guests and
lots of my friends getting married in the next year or so are already
asking for contact details. I can't thank everyone enough so please
do pass on to the band how brilliant Arrann, I and all our guests
thought they were.

Thanks again

Ellen

-Ellen


Sugar Shack were great for our wedding! They played all the best songs, and got everyone on the dancefloor all night. The complete professional act, with VERY talented singers and musicians! Thanks so much!!

-Craig & Stacy Dutton


Sugar Shack were fantastic. A great wedding band with a packed dancefloor the whole night - ours guests loved them.

-Pete Basford


Sugar Shack were great at our corporate function

-Samantha Dodds


I saw Sugar Shack at my works party and reccomended them to my friend for her wedding.They were really good and had everyone dancing all night.

-Jackie Robertson


fabulous band, dance floor at our ball packed all night so that says it all. the band were punctual, looked good and were all such nice guys, paul is adorable and his geordie accent is lovely!hope to have them again in a couple of years

-lesley smart


Remarkable band better than some acts costing twice as much.The video says it all

-Pee Wee


"Hi Paul,
Sorry I didn't get a chance to say hello at the wedding, it was a crazy busy day. I must say the band were great and the dance floor was full towards the end of the night. Everyone commented how good you guys were.
Thank you for adding to our special day and pass my regards to the whole band.
Thanks
John"


"Hi Paul,
Everything was perfect on saturday night. The choice of songs suited everyone and you sounded fantastic. All of our guests commented on how good you were. Everyone danced all night and stayed right until the end. Your band was what made our evening reception. Thank you so much! You were worth every penny. I would recommend you to anyone looking for a lively party. Please send our thanks on to all of the band members.
Best wishes
Ali & Chris" April 2012


"Hi Paul
Just wanted to say a huge Thank you to Sugar Shack for playing at our Wedding Party at the weekend. You were awsome and all guests loved the band.
I have to say also that as you were there in plenty of time and setup before our guests arrived, it made Dawn and I very relaxed about the whole event.
We would definitely recommend anyone who wants a live band to use you, you made the evening for us.
A huge thank you once more, we will not hesitate to use you again if we hold any more parties over the coming months / years.
Tristan and Dawn". Oct 2011

"Hi Paul
Just had to drop you an email to say how amazing the band were!! They
were brilliant from start to finish and completely made the night.
I've had lots of compliments from nearly all our wedding guests and
lots of my friends getting married in the next year or so are already
asking for contact details. I can't thank everyone enough so please
do pass on to the band how brilliant Arrann, I and all our guests
thought they were.
Thanks again
Ellen" Wedding Sept 2011


"We together succeeded in giving Neeshe and Mark their dream wedding -their words, not mine." Wedding event organiser (Zibbi from Dreamoccasions)- Sept 2011

"They were great. Thanks." Hart Brown(Corp Party Aug 2011)

"Hey Paul
Thanks so much for playing at our wedding yesterday, we had such a great time, you guys were awesome and everyone was really complimentary about Sugar Shack! Thanks for letting me invade your stage too!
Sorry you had to deal with the noise limiter� its never fun!
Cheers, all the best
Craig & Stacy" Wedding Aug 2011

"Hi Paul
They were fantastic � more than we hoped for, thanks so much Kells" Shire Pharmaceuticals Fri 22nd July 2011


"Everything was great thanks - band were amazing everyone said so - the first dance song was played to perfection exactly the version I sent you. Couldn't be happier with the band
Many thanks
James - Wedding Aug 2011"

"hi paul

you must have beat me to it by minutes, just sat down to email you.
we thoroughly enjoyed having you at our ball, you were all lovely and very professional. we have had nothing but great feedback and if the dancefloor was anything to go by i think we can say you were a big hit.
we have already booked next years band but i am pretty confident we will be in touch autumn of 2012 to book you for 2013

thanks again it was a perfect evening, sorry i didnt see you before you left, with a few drinks inside me i tend to lose track of the evening once the dancing has started

fond regards

lesley" June 2011

ps could listen to your voice for hours, only wish i had known about it as i would have called rather than emailed!!!


"Hi Paul

Just wanted to email to thank every member of Sugar Shack that played at our wedding on Saturday
The band were amazing, from the moment they started the dance floor was full with every guest dancing my only concern was that my dance floor was not big enough for all my guests to bust their moves on!

Both singers were brilliant and the female singers version of lady ga-ga's poker face was amazing!

Most of the guests commented on how great the band was and they certainly completed what was the best day ever for me and my husband. Being a big music fan myself I spent a long time choosing my wedding band but I have to say I made the best choice I could not recommend Sugar Shack enough!

Thanks again
Mr and Mrs A" May 14 2011 Wedding


"Sugar Shack performed at a high standard, they�ve been a really nice surprise for us.Sugar Shack�s show was flawless"
Overseas Event December 10 2010

"Excellent job Rick, we'd defiantly hire SS again, thanks for your recommendation.
The band and Mr. Sax made the evening."
Company Conference/Christmas Party Nov 2011


"Everything was fantastic last night and we had so many comments this morning
about how fab you were, so Thank you ... You'll able be my choice anytime I
need a band and will certainly will be recommending you to others.

Thanks again

Mark & Michelle" Aug 2010

Highlights

Male and female lead vocals.
Very accommodating with a huge song list to cater for any event.
Full time professional working musicians.

Repertoire

Repertoire

50's & 60's
Aretha Franklin Respect
Beatles I Feel Fine
Beatles Saw Her Standing There
Beatles Twist n Shout
Ben E King Stand by Me
Dusty Springfield Son of a Preacher Man
Erma Franklin Piece of my Heart
Jackie Wilson Higher & Higher
Jackson 5 I Want you Back
James Brown I Feel Good
James Brown Sex Machine
Kinks You Really Got Me
Little Richard Long Tall Sally
Lynyrd Skynryd Sweet Home Alabama
Marvin Gaye Heard it Through the Grapevine
Marvin Gaye How Sweet it is to be Loved by You
The Monkees I'm a Believer
Rolling Stones Brown Sugar
Rolling Stones Honky Tonk Woman
Rolling Stones Satisfaction
Van Morrison Moon Dance
Van Morrison Brown Eyed Girl
Wilson Picket Mustang Sally

70's & 80's
Bee Gees Jive Talkin
Bill Withers Lovely Day
Billy Joel My Life
Black Crows Hard to Handle
Bon Jovi Living on a Prayer
Bryan Adams Summer of 69
Candi Staton Young Hearts
Chaka Khan Ain't Nobody
Dolly Parton 9-5
Donna Summer Hot Stuff
Doobie Brothers Long Train Running
Free Alright Now
Gloria Gaynor I Will Survive
Guns n Roses Sweet Child O'Mine
Huey Lewis and The News The Power of Love
Joan Jet I Love Rock n Roll
Jocelyn Brown Somebody Else's Guy
Journey Don't Stop Believing
Marvin Gaye What's Going on
Michael Jackson Blame it on the Boogie
Michael Jackson Billie Jean
Prince Kiss
Rose Royce Car Wash
Sister Sledge We Are Family
Sister Sledge Thinking Of You
Stealers Wheel Stuck in the Middle
Stevie Wonder Signed Sealed Delivered
Stevie Wonder I Wish
Stevie Wonder Superstition
The Tramps Disco Inferno
Van Halen Jump
Wild Cherry Funky Music
Kim Wilde Kids in America
Madonna Material Girl
Van Halen Jump

90's To Present
4 Non Blondes Whats Up
Adele Rolling In The Deep
Cee Lo Green Forget You
Florence & The MachineYou Got The Love
Amy Winehouse Rehab
Amy Winehouse Valerie
Blink 182 All the Small Things
Blur Parklife
Dandy Warhols Bohemian Like You
The Darkness I Believe in a Thing Called Love
Duffy Mercy
Estelle American Boy
Franz Ferdinand Take me Out
The Fratellis Chelsea Dagger
Green day Basketcase
Jamiroquai Cosmic Girl
Jet Are You Gonna be my Girl
John Legend Ordinary People
Joss Stone Supa Dupa
Kaiser Chiefs I Predict a Riot
Katy Perry Hot n Cold
Katy Perry I Kissed a Girl
The Killers Mr Brightside
Kings of Leon Sex on Fire
Kings of Leon Use Somebody
The Kooks Naive
Oasis Roll With it
Oasis Wonderwall
Oasis Don't Look Back in Anger
Pink So What
Red Hot Chili Peppers Under the Bridge
Reef Place your Hands
Snow Patrol Chasing Cars
Spin Doctors 2 Princes
The Strokes Last Night
Sugababes About you Now
Take That Rule the World
Wheatus Teenage Dirtbag
Beyonce Crazy in Love
Duffy Mercy
Jessie JDo it Like a Dude
Jessie JPrice Tag
Jessie J Domino
Alicia Keys New York
Lady Ga Ga Poker Face
Pink So What
Madcon Beggin
Previous First Dance Requests
Adele Make You Feel my Love
Alicia Keys If I Ain't Got You
Aretha Franklin Natural Woman
Bangles Eternal Flame
Bryan Adams Heaven
The Commodores Easy
Des'ree Kissing You
Eric Clapton Wonderful Tonight
Etta James At Last
Eva Cassidy Fields of Gold
Eva Cassidy Songbird
Frank Sinatra Fly me to the Moon
Lonestar Amazed
Nina Simone My Baby Just Cares for Me
Paul Weller You do Something to Me
Ray Charles Georgia
Rod Stewart You're in my Heart
Ronan Keating When You Say Nothing at all
Van Morrison Have I Told You Lately
The Wannadies You and Me

Extra Costs

The price brackets above should be used as a guide only as all quotes are bespoke.


Performance times for most acts except Tributes and some other Unique performers are usually 2 x 60 minute sets or 3 x 40 min sets.

(If you require the act to perform longer than these times you may incur extra costs.)

Travel costs vary depending on the act and will be included to the quote given to you by our agents.

Our acts would usually expect to arrive around 6pm and to be finished around midnight.

(If you need the act to arrive earlier or finish later there may be extra costs but these can be negotiated.)