The States

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The States

If you're looking for the ultimate live covers band for your wedding, function or party to make your event a roaring success, then look no further.

The States formed in 2004 are undoubtedly one of the most versatile and accomplished professional bands on the circuit for musicianship & first class entertainment. With a vast wealth of experience in the world of musical entertainment, The States can create the perfect atmosphere for any event or occasion from a lively party atmosphere to a mellow ambience.

They are specialists in wedding entertainment, corporate events, prom nights, summer balls, engagement & birthday parties, anniversaries, reunions, festivals, bike & car rallies. They can also be seen playing regularly at many of the large holiday camp chains throughout the UK. Work over the years has also included session work for named artists as well as local public bookings, where the band has built up its own following.

With a self contained PA system, stage lighting, various dance floor lighting, including laser effects, strobe and neon lighting, together with haze & 'smoke' machines available if required, The States have the ability to create the perfect atmosphere for your event.

Being one of the most versatile bands around, The States play something for everyone from their vast repertoire that spans from the 50's right through to the very latest chart hits. From indie, pop, disco & dance to rock 'n' roll, blues, americana, country and rock classics. From Chuck Berry to Lady Gaga, The States have it covered and best of all, it's all done in their own undeniably unique and edgy style.

Line-up

David - Lead/Backing Vocals & Lead Guitar
Lead guitarist, David, is also a member of the 80's original British rock band Demon who are legendary amongst thousands of rock fans worldwide. In the last 12 months alone they have already appeared in Greece, Germany, Norway & Sweden playing to over 30,000 people at Sweden Rock Festival with the likes of ZZ Top & Foreigner amongst many others. David has also played with The Lotus Eaters, Del Amitri, George Melly & Acker Bilk to name

Also included

The band's PA includes 2 x 2000watt CAudio Amplifiers plus 1200watt powered mixing desk, 2 x Peavey HiSys 2 passive speakers & 2 x Peavey 18inch bass cabinets at all performances amongst other periphery equipment including graphic equalisers & LEM and Mackie on stage monitors. The equipment is suitable for bookings up to 250/300 people. There is also a complete lighting show including smoke and/or haze machines, 8 x par 56 cans & controller, 5 x multi coloured additional effect lights, so you have full stage lighting as well as disco lighting for your dance floor if required. Backline gear includes high end, boutique & custom built guitars & amplifiers.

For piece of mind, the bandÂ’s equipment is reliability & quality tested annually. The band also has Public Liability Insurance through membership of the MusicianÂ’s Union.

Location

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

Previous Clients

Blue Diamond Garden Centres. ASAP Ventures. Formula 1 Camping. Harbourne Golf Club. Trentham Gardens. Granvilles Wine Bar & Restaurant. Butlins, Haven & Park Dean Holiday Villages. National Farmers Union. Great Dorset Steam Festival. Heaton House Farm. Best Western Hotels. Moathouse Hotels. RAF Cosford. Bourne Leisure Group.

"Hi Alex
I just thought I’d drop you a line, now that Stan and I are back from honeymoon, to thank you for your help in arranging for The States to come and play at our wedding. They were excellent, most accommodating on the music front, lovely people and we had a fantastic evening! We had a fabulous time, so thank you for your help on that one!
Hope all is well and look forward to speaking to you soon.
Best wishes
Ann" Wedding Sept 2011


1. “I’d like to thank David, Andrea & the band for making my 40th party a night to remember & for keeping the dance floor full all night. Myself and guests had a fantastic night. I’ll definitely book you again for my 50th!”

Miss E Belbin-Lees, Staffordshire (Feb 07)

2. “we’re so happy to have asked the band to perform at our wedding reception, everyone thoroughly enjoyed the evening. The band were ultimate professionals and were most helpful and accommodating all evening”.

Mr & Mrs Dunckley, West Midlands (May 08)

3. “having seen the band perform at a friend’s wedding reception, we knew we wanted to book them for our own. Thank you to the band for a fabulous night’s entertainment. We have already recommended you to a number of other people and look forward to seeing you perform somewhere else soon”.

Mr & Mrs R Whitehouse, Wolverhampton (Aug 08)

4. “thanks to the band for making our son’s 21st a great night. The choice of music was spot on. We couldn’t have asked for a better night. Thanks again.”

Mrs J Tindall, Leek (Mar 09)

5. “just wanted to send our thanks to the band for providing a great night’s entertainment for our wedding reception. You played something for everyone. You were also very understanding when half the family and friends from Ireland wanted to play some of their own instruments in the break!”

Abbi & Don, Staffordshire

6. “a big thank you to the band for making our wedding reception a great success enjoyed by everyone. The band members were polite and helpful even when we over ran at the start which meant they ended up playing later than originally intended, they were professional throughout. Nothing was too much trouble”.

James & Rebecca, Stoke on Trent