After 8s
This high-energy, 8-piece band features exceptional male and female lead soul vocalists, powerful backing harmonies, and a brass section that fills the room with authentic grooves. Specializing in packing dancefloors, they deliver a thrilling mix of classic funk, soul, disco, and Motown with modern twists like soulful pop, house anthems, 90s/00s R&B, and even drum & bass – a guaranteed showstopper!
Price from £2,914 + travel
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Set List / Repertoire
50’s
Johnny B Goode - Chuck Berry
60’s
Aint No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
At Last - Eta James
California Soul - Marlena Shaw
Can't Hurry Love - The Supremes
Dance To The Music - Sly & The Family Stone
Dancing In The Street - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
Get Ready - The Temptations
Great Balls of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis
Hard to Handle - Otis Redding
Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
Hold On I’m Comin’ - Sam & Dave
I Got You (I Feel Good) - James Brown
In The Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett
It’s Your Thing - The Isley Brothers
Knock On Wood - Eddie Floyd
Land Of 1000 Dances - Wilson Pickett
Mas Que Nada - Sergio Mendez
Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
My Girl - The Temptations
Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag - James Brown
Rescue Me - Fontella Bass
Respect - Aretha Franklin
Son Of A Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield
Soul Man - Sam & Dave
Sweet Soul Music - Arthur Conley
Think - Aretha Franklin
(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher - Jackie Wilson
70’s
Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now - McFadden & Whitehead
Are You Ready For Love - Elton John
Best Of My Love - The Emotions
Blame It On The Boogie - The Jacksons
Boogie Nights - Heatwave
Brick House - Commodores
Disco Inferno - The Trammps
Get Down Tonight - KC & The Sunshine Band
Good Times - Chic
Got To Be Real - Cheryl Lynn
I Believe In Miracles - The Jackson Sisters
I Wish - Stevie Wonder
Lady Marmalade - LaBell
Let’s Stay Together - Al Green
Love Train - The O'Jays
Move On Up - Curtis Mayfield
Mr Big Stuff - Jean Knight
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Proud Mary - Ike & Tina Turner
Rock With You - Michael Jackson
September - Earth, Wind & Fire
Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours) - Stevie Wonde
Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
Street Life - Randy Crawford
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
We Are Family - Sister Sledge
80’s
Ain't Nobody - Chaka Khan
A Night To Remember - Shalamar
Celebration - Kool & The Gang
Get Down On It - Kool & The Gang
Give Me The Night (Edit) - George Benson
I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston
I’m Coming Out - Diana Ross
Never Too Much - Luther Vandross
Super Freak - Rick James
The Power Of Love - Huey Lewis & The News
90’s
Always There - Incognito / Jocelyn Brown
Canned Heat - Jamiroquai
Cosmic Girl - Jamiroquai
Doo Wop (That Thing) - Ms Lauryn Hill
Finally - CeCe Peniston
Virtual Insanity – Jamiroquai
00’s
American Boy (No Rap Version) - Estelle
Beggin’ (Original Version) - Madcon
Crazy - Gnarles Barkley
Crazy In Love - Beyoncé
Hot In Herre - Nelly
Mercy - Duffy
Rehab - Amy Winehouse
Shake Your Body - Shy FX & T Power
Signs - Snoop, Charlie Wilson, Justin Timberlake
Tears Dry On Their Own - Amy Winehouse
Valerie - Mark Ronson / Amy Winehouse
10’s
Afterglow – Wilkinson
Forget You - Cee Lo Green
Get Lucky - Daft Punk feat. Pharrell
Gold Dust (Shy FX Re-Edit) - DJ Fresh feat. Ms Dynamite
I Need A Dollar - Aloe Blacc
Love On Top – Beyonce
Treasure - Bruno Mars
Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars
20’s
About Damn Time - Lizzo
Juice – Lizzo
Levitating - Dua Lipa
Full Biography
Highlights:
- Vocal Power: Male and female lead singers, supported by a talented backing vocalist.
- Live Brass: A dynamic trumpet and saxophone section.
- Electrifying Performances: Two high-energy, 1-hour sets featuring timeless dance and sing-along hits at an incredible value.
- Genre-Spanning Versatility: From funk, soul, and Motown to r ‘n’ b, classic house, and high-energy drum ‘n’ bass, they have the dancefloor covered.
- Professional Expertise: Seasoned session musicians with global experience, including performances at major events and corporate gigs for top-tier brands.
- Authenticity: Faithfully recreated songs using an acoustic drum kit and vintage amplifiers for a rich, genuine sound – fully live, with no backing tracks.
- Adaptable Options: A smaller 6-piece lineup is available for intimate venues or tighter budgets.
"Simply the best function band we’ve ever seen! Some songs were even better than the original artists themselves!"
Formed in 2012 by drummer and band manager Steve Burkwood, this incredible band features top-tier session musicians and vocalists united by their love of performing. Known for captivating audiences at high-profile corporate events, weddings, and private parties, they’ve also graced stages at iconic venues like Twickenham Stadium and supported household-name clients, including Sir Alex Ferguson and Harry Potter star James Phelps.
Whether performing in front of 8,000 people or at a more intimate event, the band brings energy, professionalism, and flawless execution. Their extensive experience ensures smooth event management from booking to the final encore.
Key Members:
- Sean McKenzie (Male Lead Singer): Hailing from Miami/New York, Sean brings silky smooth vocals, infectious charisma, and stage presence that electrifies every performance. He’s known for engaging audiences directly, often stepping into the crowd to sing.
- Elle-J Walters (Female Lead Singer): A powerhouse vocalist with stunning range, Elle excels in everything from Aretha Franklin classics to modern r ‘n’ b and rap. She’s performed at venues like the Hammersmith Apollo, toured internationally, and supported legends such as Alexander O’Neal and Shalamar.
- Paul Wright (Bass): The backbone of the rhythm section, Paul’s groove-driven bass playing guarantees a packed dancefloor.
- Jim Streets (Guitar): Known for his distinctive fingerstyle playing, Jim brings funky rhythm and dynamic lead guitar reminiscent of Nile Rodgers.
- Richard Hughes (Keys): A virtuoso who seamlessly layers piano, synths, and effects to recreate iconic sounds.
- Pelham Wood (Saxophone): A masterful soloist with extensive theater and global cruise performance experience.
- Sam Wooster (Trumpet): A Conservatoire-trained musician who has performed at major festivals, including Glastonbury.
Lineup
Default lineup: 8 members
8 Piece Band: Male & female lead singers, drums/backing vocals, bass, guitar, keys, trumpet, and saxophone.
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Price from £2,914 + travel from West Midlands
Based on 8 members performing 2 x 60 minute sets
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- East Midlands From £3,340
- South West From £3,359
- Wales From £3,385
- South East From £3,456
- North West From £3,496
- Yorkshire and the Humber From £3,509
- East of England From £3,529
- North East From £4,437
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Ashley W booked After 8s for their Wedding in Devon • August 2024
“We are so glad that we found After Eights for our wedding. The dancefloor was full all night and everyone kept saying how incredible the band was. Contact before the day was great and the band learned our first dance which made it even more special - highly recommend!”
Poppy B booked After 8s for their Wedding in Essex • July 2024
“The After 8s were BRILLIANT. They really brought the energy and joy to our wedding guests and so many people raved about their performance. They had people who haven’t danced in thirty years (my dad for one!) on the floor most of the night which is unheard of. So much fun- especially when one of the groomsmen danced so hard his trousers split!! Thank you so so much for a great night.”
Ryan K booked After 8s for their Wedding in Durham • July 2024
“After 8s were amazing at our wedding. The guests loved the performance. They were easy to work with before the event and accommodating regarding our requests as well.”
Amazing! We cannot praise them highly enough and our guests were blown away!
Sam S booked After 8s for their Wedding in Oxfordshire • July 2023
“The After 8s were fantastic, we cannot praise them highly enough and our guests were blown away and incredibly complimentary of their performance. Everyone was saying how good they were and we had such a good time. They played in what could be generously described as challenging conditions given the weather on the day. Steve's communication in advance was solid and the dancefloor was filled when they played. A quote from one of our guests "they were so good that even during the apocalypse they had 100 guests on the dancefloor”
Absolutely breathtaking performance !!
Chris G booked After 8s for their event in Cheshire
“Booking After 8s was definitely the best decision I made when planning my party, the band were amazing with vocals that made guests admire how good they were, they created a fantastic atmosphere with the music what they played, I spoke with Steve and gave them a free rein about the music they played, telling him to keep the dance floor busy and bring the roof down and that’s exactly what they did and more. Over 200 guests and they all loved After 8s! Don’t think twice about booking this group they are top level performers from vocals to all the instrument players, can’t thank After 8s enough ! Amazing .”
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