"I loved your interaction with audience, very entertaining"
Arabian Gulf Yachting Awards, Dubai
The BBC music website
“Don’t believe the hype? Well, maybe this time you should!”
The Primrose Guide
“(They have) enough energy to power a small town in Albania!”
Cherokee Records, Germany
“I can tell you that it’s the most powerful music that I have ever listened to in this genre.”
Rollin’ Rock Records, USA
“It’s fantastic stuff! I think we need this great unique rockin’ sound nowadays here in the USA and elsewhere.”
Nervous Records
“These guys prove that Big Band music is hip, in the same way that the Brian Setzer Orchestra, the Jools Holland Rhythm ‘n’ Blues Orchestra and even Robbie Williams have been doing in recent years.”
Tony Watson, Blues ‘n’ Rhythm magazine
“Whether it’s a blasting tenor solo from one of the sax section, or a clattering boogie piano intro, or a rousing crescendo from the trombones, these guys, all reading from charts, know how to create excitement. Don’t miss them.”
Chris Woodford, Now Dig This magazine
“There are big bands and there are bigger bands but this fabulous band has persuaded me that these are currently the biggest and the best.“
Mark Nightingale, BBC
“Wow! What energy!”
Richard Garnett, The Leeds Music Scene
“For a swing band they rock! Classics from Sinatra and the swing era are interspersed with cuts from modern impresarios such as Jools Holland and some very tasty original pieces. It all makes for one amazingly intoxicating cocktail.”
Professional Swing Band Entertainment
Audio Samples Of Our Swing Band
The Man With The Golden Arm
Did He Jump
The Rat Pack Boys are proud to perform with such a fine calibre of world-class professional musicians. Choose from many options the band has to offer from a laid-back atmospheric piano accompaniment, right through to the impressive sound of a full 17-piece swing band.
We perform with an array of talented performers of the highest professional calibre who have also been on tour with the likes of Joe Longthorne, The Stranglers, Englebert Humpledink, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Corrine Bailey Rae, Amy Winehouse, The Drifters, Diane Schure, The Stranglers, Roy Wood, Michael Roach, BBC Big Band, Syd Lawrence Orchestra, Pasadena Roof Orchestra, Squadronaires, NYJO; shows including The Rat Pack live from Las Vegas, Chicago and Legends Reborn support acts for Chuck Berry, Little Richard and the Animals, venues most notably at the London Palladium, Royal Albert Hall and many UK Arenas, plus countless TV / Radio sessions, cruise ships.
To add to our credits they are winners of the BBC big band competition awards. Our live music (perfect for wedding & corporate entertainment) is available in many formats we can offer you a top class pianist for over dinner or background entertainment, his repertoire is endless. The pianist is also available to perform alongside the Rat Pack Boys to warm up your guests for the evening ahead, or to simply create a laid back atmosphere for your event.
The trio option is a great choice if you don't have the space to fit in a big swing band but enjoy the sound and the atmosphere of live musicians. The 7 piece band option can create the big band sound without the need for a huge venue to fit them all in, and all of our arrangements are scored to accommodate whichever size band you require.
We can also offer a full 17 piece band that will give any event that unique and memorable experience. 17 professional musicians performing some of the best songs ever written, ideal for large venues or outdoor events. The Boys have performed with the swing band for many years whilst polishing the act in theaters, weddings, party's and corporate events.
The Rat Pack Boys have performed with their band at theatres, private functions, weddings and corporate events for many years. This has resulted in an excellent rapport between the singers and the musicians, only achievable through years of experience in working together.
We also have the perfect "singing waiters" act which is sure not to disappoint your guests. Please see here for more information.
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