Description : Knightshift do it all, Pop, Rock, Country and Disco. The band over the years has built up and extensive collection of songs from every genre…
Song List:
Rock / Pop:
Alannah Miles – Black Velvet
Bon Jovi – Love A Bad Name
Bon Jovi – Bed of Roses
The Killers – Human
Kings Of Leon – Sex On Fire
Kings Of Leon – Use Somebody
Tina Turner – Proud Mary
Tina Turner – Simply The Best
Tina Turner – River Deep Mountain High
Heart – Alone
Heart – All I Wanna Do
Pink – U and Ur Hand
Pink – Who Knew
Pink – Leave Me Alone
White Snake – Here I go again
Status Quo – Rockin’ All Over The World
Joan Jett – I Love Rock n Roll
Amy Winehouse – Valerie
Amy winehouse – Rehab
Duffy – Mercy
Lady Gaga – Poker Face
Lady Gaga – Telephone
Lionel Ritchie – Dancin’ On The Ceiling
The Buggles – Video Killed The Radio Star
Katy Perry – I Kissed A Girl
Lil Kim – Lady Marmalade
The Waterboys – Fisherman’s Blues
The Waterboys – The Whole Of The Moon
Deacon Blue – Real Gone Kid
Charlotte Church – Crazy Chick
Kylie & Robbie – Kids
Country:
Dolly Parton – 9 to 5
Johnny Cash – Folsom Prison Blues
Johnny Cash – Ring of Fire
Steve Earl – Galway Girl
Leanne Rimes – How Do I Live
James Brown – I Feel Good
Journey – Don’t Stop Believing
Abba – Waterloo
Abba – Does Your Mother Know
Abba – Mama Mia
The Monkees – I’m A Believer
The Monkees – Clarksville
The Monkees – Daydream Believer
The Weather Girls – It’s Raining Men
The Ting Tings – That’s Not My Name
Neil Diamond – Sweet Caroline
Tiffany – I Think We’re Alone Now
Candi Staton – Young Hearts
Sister Sledge – We Are Family
The Mavericks – Dance The Night Away
Ricky Martin – Living La Vida Loca
Mel C – When you’re Gone
The Proclaimers – 500 Miles
Robbie Williams – Let me Entertain you
Shania Twain – Feel like a Woman
Shania Twain – From This Moment
Van Morrison – Have I Told You Lately
Cher – Turn Back Time
Steelers Wheel – Stuck in the Middle
Stereophonics – Dakota
Taylor Swift – Love Story
U2 – All I Want Is You
Bryan Adams – Everything I Do
Eric Clapton – Wonderful Tonight
Robbie Williams – Angels
Savage Garden – Truly Madly Deeply
Scissors Sisters – Don’t Feel Like Dancin’
U2 & Mary J Blige – One Love
Christmas:
John Lennon / Yoko Ono – So This Is Christmas
The Pogues – Fairytale Of New York
Slade – Merry Christmas
Shaking Stevens – Merry Christmas Everyone
Bandaid – Feed The World
Wham – Last Christmas
Requests …. No Problem!!!.
The Persuaders is one of the best live wedding and corporate bands in the country, and the only band recommended by Adare Manor. They are four experienced professionals who’ve played live and appeared on radio and TV across Europe with some of the top names in the music business.
Further:
On your big day it is crucial to get the band and the music balance just right.
The Persuaders know music and know how to get people dancing!
The music mix is really important and that’s why we say, “we’ll play your day your way”!
We love playing music and will travel anywhere in Ireland to play for you, from Kerry to Derry at a wedding, corporate function or party.
We are always happy to talk about music, so give CEB a call or drop us a line – you’ll be “Persuaded”.
Formed in 2002, Santoria are a seven piece Irish Soul band fronted by a female vocal trio, consisting of powerful Dublin Vocalist Linzi McKeon alongside Kildare duo Karen Oldfield and Sarah Byrne. The ladies are supported by the funky rhythm section of Guitarist Shane Smith, Dublin Drummer Graham Kane and Cavan Bassist Jonny Doyle respectively. In Ireland, the vastly experienced outfit have performed shows in Dublin’s famous Olympia Theatre, Trinity Rooms Limerick, INEC Killarney, The Button Factory, Whelan’s, Sky Venue and Croke Park as well as the Bud Rising and Dublin City Soul Festivals. Overseas, the group were recently invited to Bucerias, Mexico for a series of shows whilst also performing in England, UK and Los Angeles, USA during 2009. Previously, the band were joined on stage by International RnB Superstar Lisa Stansfield for an impromptu rendition of Jackson 5’s classic “I Want You Back” and soon after, Santoria band members were invited to perform on national Irish TV on ‘The Late Late Show’.
covers, Jazz, pop, Rock, soul
The Band has a fabulous brass and saxophone section built on a very solid rhythm base and is fronted by a male and female singer. This all adds up to the perfect recipe for a really successful event as experience has shown that the success of functions, and weddings in particular, is measured by the quality of the band as a bad meal is soon forgotten but guests will always remember the quality of the band.
Route 66 Big Band is made up of experienced musicians from Dublin, Meath and Kildare blended together to produce the very best in Big Band entertainment. A normal performance consists of one hour nonstop music for dancing followed by a short interval and a further hour of nonstop music all aimed at keeping the dance floor full throughout the night.
Route 66 Big Band offers you the very best in music entertainment at a really affordable price and guaranteed value for your money.
dance, Jazz, pop, Rock, Swing
Big Generator is a four piece rock band based in Portumna, Co. Galway, Ireland.
The band consists of Paul Cantillon (vocals/bass guitar), Barry Conboy (lead guitar), Liam Martin (vocals/guitars/keyboards), Alan “Mack” McEvoy (vocals/drums).
The band has toured extensively in the U.K, Sweden, Holland, Germany, Belgium, America and of course their native Ireland.
Big Generator has also enjoyed a considerable amount of success and all of it achieved without the backing of a major label. The guys have also shared the stage with names like Ocean Colour Scene, Big County, Whitesnake and Joe Satriani to name a few.
Big Generator have released two albums “On The Line” and “The Unreleased” . The albums have received rave reviews in Holland where it has been on release. The band are signed to Green Street Records, a Dutch label.
Hard Rock, pop, Rock
Imagine a world where you can leave your worries outside the door? Imagine a place where fun is the number one aim. A place where the music is king. Welcome to the wonderful world of Revenge. Four men , one stage and just the tools to create layers of music that will send you skyward and entertain the socks off you.
You have no choice but to go with it and enjoy yourself because for two hours you belong to Revenge. Sometimes there’s so much energy and determination on stage that these guys literally explode.
Great rock music, soaring melodies, 110% entertainment and two hours of fun fun fun. Make sure you go see Revenge soon before they go intergalactic.
Recently the band provided the music and arrangement to the Pat Fitz single ‘Whatever gets You Home’ which reached number six in the Irish charts.
Revenge are:
Keith Woodgate-lead vocals and general mayhem
Ray Kennedy-drums, vocals and lots of loud banging
Sean Flynn-thumping bass guitar and mischief
Mark”whiskey”Kelly-walls of guitars and poses
St Patrick’s Day 2007 saw a variety of events around the Island, but none more impressive or well received as Rattle and Hum’s two-night run at the Triple Crown. The U2 tribute band sold out on both Friday, 16 March and Saturday, 17 March night, and judging from their audience’s reaction, could have filled the West Bay Road venue for a week.
By the time Rattle and Hum took the stage on Friday evening, the crowd was ripe with anticipation and the band did not disappoint. Paying tribute to each genre of U2’s musical journey, Rattle and Hum gave the crowd everything from early songs like ‘I Will Follow’ to modern classics like ‘Vertigo’ and a feast of favourites in between.
The capacity crowd at the Triple Crown clearly enjoyed every minute of the performance and sang along to each and every song. Lead singer Michael Malone, who imitates U2 vocalist Bono in every aspect, gave the audience plenty of opportunity to be part of the show.
“They were such an appreciative audience, they got involved on all the songs,” said guitarist Aidan Morrissey.
If the audience that night were behaving like they were witnessing the real U2, they could be forgiven. Rattle and Hum sounds so much like their famous counterparts, it is easy at times to forget you are watching a tribute band.
As well as perfectly mimicking the U2 sound, the band also looks the part. “We’ve tried to match U2’s equipment as much as possible,” said drummer Ian Donnelly. “We’ve got the same guitars, bass and drum kit as they use,” added Aidan. This attention to detail is applied to every aspect of the band’s sound and image making Rattle and Hum one of the best, and most accurate, tribute bands operating in the world today.
This level of showmanship does not come by accident and the band continues to work hard to sustain, and improve on, their own high standards. “We’re amateurs but with a professional attitude,” says bass player Uisneagh Treacy.
As a rule the band refrains from consuming any alcohol before or during a show, just to ensure they deliver the best possible performance. “If people make the effort to come and see us play we owe it to them to perform and make their night enjoyable,” said Uisneagh.
They certainly delighted the Triple Crown crowd who really got behind the lads from Dublin, and lost themselves in the music and the performance. With the wealth of great songs in the U2 back catalogue to choose from, and Rattle and Hum’s ability to deliver incredibly accurate renditions, the tribute band never ran short of popular material.
Visiting Cayman for the first time, the band arrived from Dublin late on Thursday night after traveling for over 24 hours. Two performances later and they were on their way home again, leaving at lunchtime on Sunday. “It’s been the best two week holiday in two days we’ve ever had,” said Uisneagh.
Like U2, the band formed in Dublin and will have been playing together for seven years this May. As well as the four band members, the team also consists of a sound technician, Jessie Roe, and a stage technician, Nial Butler, who have both been with Rattle and Hum from the beginning.
All coming from musical backgrounds with other bands, the four got together after an impromptu performance at a wedding planted the idea of a tribute band in their head. Taking their name from the 1988 U2 album, the group spent almost four months rehearsing in preparation for their first full performance.
This inaugural gig in their hometown, proved to be an enormous success and extremely popular. So popular in fact that the band themselves had difficulty entering the premises. “We couldn’t get into our own gig it was so packed,” said Aidan.
From there, everything snowballed and, after a just a few local performances, the band suddenly found they were in demand all over Ireland. Prior to Rattle and Hum, there was no Irish U2 tribute band and the boys saw an opportunity to fill that void which they have done and continued to do ever since.
One of their goals when they originally formed was to play the Olympia Theatre in Dublin, one of the city’s top venues. It took the band just two years to realize this ambition and in doing so they became the first Irish tribute band ever to do so, selling out on their opening night.
“It’s basically a hobby that went out of control,” said Uisneagh.
That hobby has since brought them national – and now international – recognition as well as bringing the band to Grand Cayman. “Everyone we’ve met on Cayman has been great, they couldn’t have been nicer,” said Uisneagh. “It feels like home.”
pop, Rock, tribute, U2
RANDY ROXX – is an independent Irish artist, musician,song-writer and performer.Randy became internationally recognised after being sensationally mistreated on ITV’s X Factor and later vindicated
by performing live on RTE TV’s Late Late Show , following massive public support for Randy after his very emotional and moving interview with Ryan Tubridy on national radio two days earlier.
Randy declares he will always be indebted to the people from all over the World who have voiced their support for him and in particular , the people of Ireland for their overwhelming love ,kindness and support following the sensational TV broadcasts that catapulted him into the media spotlight.
Ballads, Eighties, Metal, Rock, Rock n roll
A four-piece band that can cater for any occasion. Made up of former members of The Memories, Catwalk, Knightshift and The Glitterbugs (to name but a few), saying we were versatile would be an understatement! We can cover anything from Abba to Zappa opting mainly for your mainstream pop / rock / punter friendly music. The band itself comprises guitar, bass, keyboards and drums keeping the whole “LIVE” experience very real and topped off with three accomplished vocalists making light of any harmonies thrown their way! So, whether you want a poptastic party band, swingin’ lounge act or twin lead solos that’ll make your ears bleed (my personal favourite!!!) are the band for you…
Classic Rock, pop, RockJelly Bean
CSI
Hot Rocks
Sure Fire
Lady Vegas
Rewired
Runaway Baby
Fire Star
Santoria
Knight Shift
Jaker
Big Digger
A Team
Harleys
Nine Inch Trio
Ultra Violet
Bog O the Lough
Retronauts
Full House
Breakers
Corvettes
Blurred Lines
Gorilla radio
Revenge
Blue Moose
White Water
Bionic Rats
Catch 22
Transmitter
Deuces Wild
Big Generator
Pump Up The Jam
Hailing from Ireland, Paul Harrison is one of the countries most respected Musicians and Performers.
The past few years have been a whilrwind of appearances both at home and internationally, Paul has shared the stage with many famous artists including Simon Casey, Robert Mizzell, Jimmy Buckley, Nathan Carter, Declan Nerney, Lisa McHugh, Seamus Moore, Mark Oats (Bushwackers) and Jeff Healey.
Known for his unconventional guitar style, and very appealing sound, Paul is quickly becoming one of Irelands freshest Studio Engineers and Vocal Producers.
Having played with various bands over the years, Paul has covered many styles including Country, Rock, Pop, Blues Metal etc, with precise and accurate proficiency. With a wide variety of styles, Paul also plays multiple instruments, and creates his own tracks in his own studio, playing all the instruments himself.
Now embarking on a solo venture, Paul is looking forward to touring the country bringing his fresh sound to venues far and near.
Great Sound and great personality. Not to be missed
Rewired Live Band is a four piece cover band based in the Dublin/Kildare area. The band formed in 2013 and began performing in local venues and around the country. Over time the band has developed a positive reputation with each venue, with customers returning time and time again to enjoy their wide range of music from different era’s covering rock, pop, reggae, country and soul ranging from 50s to modern anthem’s. They have also performed at various events such as Weddings, Birthday Parties, Festivals, Christenings, Debs Balls, Christmas Parties and Charity events. Rewired have a sound is unlike any other bands on the music scene today combining a multitude of various musical tastes to suit everybody, young and old and all totally live (no backing tracks). Through experience the band has developed a huge musical repertoire allowing them to base their set lists to suit all types and ages. We will take a timeless classic from the 50s 60s and put a modern twist on it. Not only can the band adapt to any audience but any venue or occasion. Only top of the range equipment is used for musical and visual presentation, such as our very own sound rig and our controlled LED lighting system
Acoustic, Blues, dance, Funk, pop, R'n'B, Reggae, Rock
JELLYBEAN play a wide range of pop/rock songs from the 60s to modern hits of today. They are renowned for their live shows and have played in many different venues throughout Ireland from Dublin to Galway to Cork to Donegal. The band have performed at pub gigs, private parties, debs, colleges, festivals, weddings, etc. JELLYBEAN can travel anywhere in Ireland and come fully equipped with their own PA and lighting system.
If you’re interested in booking the band for your venue or event please get in contact with us.
Norris Stephens is Europe’s number 1 tribute to George Michael. His uncanny resemblance to this icon of modern day music and amazing vocal similarity has stunned audiences across the world.
Having toured Ireland extensively playing it’s major venues and festivals the show has successfully taken on its competition in the UK, Holland, Switzerland, Spain, the Canary islands and even as far as Dubai and Egypt.
This electrically charged 90 minute show covers all of the great George Michael eras taking the discerning die hard fan from the Wham days through “Faith” into “Older” and then on to the more recent controversial “ladies and gentlemen” album.
With the completion of the European leg of his 25 live tour and the release of the new album “Patience” George Michael is set to endear yet another generation of fans.
dance, disco, pop, soul, tribute
Eliot Bridge is a singer-songwriter from the outskirts of Dublin who has been playing and writing music from the age of eight. He is an experienced performer, having played innumerable venues (under innumerable guises!) across the length and breadth of Ireland, from The Helix in Glasnevin to The Quays in Galway. Bridge’s new EP Little People has just been released, and he is looking forward to promoting his new songs around Dublin
pop, Rock, Singer, Songwriter
The Gypsys are a band steeped in Irish culture, bringing some of the oldest and best irish songs to life with renewed energy. The band are made up of 5 long standing friends with a fun attitude that’s clearly visible on stage. the band aim to deliver a broad range of non political irish music fused with rock, reggae, Bluegrass etc to lend the songs a contemporary feel and renewed energy. One of irelands premier bands, 100% reliable, friendly and easy to work with, a strong work ethic and a good show every time. The Gypsys are a busy (book early to avoid disappointment) hardworking pub/club/festival/party band, totally devoted to ensuring that every night is as important and fun as it can be. Come and see us, you will not be disappointed. Booking solely through www.ceb.ie
Bluegrass, Irish, Reggae, Rock, traditional
Having excelled as a bass player for numerous rock outfits, Steve decided he’d like to check out the view from the other side of the desk during mid-2002. Steve graduated to executive booking agent, and is now responsible for our largest department, which boasts over forty-five exclusive clients. Having vast experience in business, together with his obvious knowledge of all things musical make him a very important part of the team. (E-mail Steve: sbass@ceb.ie)
Being the chap who booked the shows for the bands he played with in the eighties gave Andrew the insight into running gigs. Other jobs (prior to C.E.B.) include Guitar Technician, stage manager and Singer / Songwriter.
Recently, Andrew supervised the inauguration of both sister companies to CEB: Oblivion Recording Company and Step Records. Andrew was happily nominated for a feature in the ‘ones to watch’ section of Business and Finance.
The Ryder Cup, The Irish Open and The European Open all availed of Andrew’s expertise as music supplier via C.E.B.’s client Diageo.
Grainne helped inaugurate CEB and affiliated companies (Step Records and Oblivion Recording Company) with husband Andrew over twenty years ago.
Having once been responsible for vetting new acts and running the Dublin Pub dept. Grainne now oversees all aspect of the business with particular focus on new business development.
The Reflex 80s Tribute Band are already widely regarded as one of the best live 80’s Cover and Tribute Bands on the circuit today. Quickly becoming a favourite for Corporate and Wedding Entertainment, promising a performance of skill, professionalism and of course fun! Having formed in September 2014, The Reflex have set high standards with their vast performing experience and exciting live shows covering all the great artists from the best decade in music – The 80’s.
The Reflex are an 80s Tribute and Cover Band for hire in Ireland as your Unique Entertainment Act, creating stage show allowing a party atmosphere, filled with great songs, that will remind the audience of how great this genre of music was and hopefully bring back some great memories too. The Reflex set is expansive and continuously growing which will no doubt please any audience who see the band perform live. Whether it be in a pub, Corporate Event, Party or Wedding Celebration, The Reflex will deliver a great 80’s night guaranteed.
Sample Playlist
New sensatios – INXS
Rio – Duran Duran
Never tear us apart – INXS
Fergus sings the blues – Deacon Blue
Lets Dance – David Bowie
Power of love – Huey Lewis
Superstision – Stevie Wonder
Teardrops – Womack & Womack
Call me AL – Paul Simon
Maneater – Hall & Oats
Sledgehammer – Peter Gabriel
We close our eyes – Go West
TRUE – Spandau Ballet
Marys Prayer – Danny Wilson
Ride like the wind – Christopher Cross
Look of love/All of my heart – ABC
Running in the family – Level 42
Alive and Kicking – Simple Minds
Disco inferno – The Tramps
King of rock and roll – Prefab Sprout
Whole of the moon – The Waterboys
Its my life – Talk Talk
Boys of summer – Don Henley
Feels like heaven – Fiction Factory
Everybody wants to rule the world – Tears For Fears
Easy lover – Phil Collins
It must be love – Madness
King of Wishful thinking – Go West
Sweet dreams – Eurithmics
Come on eileen – Dexy’s
Moneys to tight to mention – Simply Red
Freedom – Wham
Electric Avenue – Eddie Grant
Small town boy – Jimmy Sommerville
Kiss – Prince
The heat is on – Glen Frey
Unforgetable fire – U2
You may be right – Billy Joel
I will follow – U2
Take on me – A-Ha
Play that funky music – Wild Cherry
Relax – Frankie Goes To Hollywood
Rock with you – Michael Jackson
Just cant get enough – Depeche Mode
Pump it up – Elvis Costello
Im your man – Wham
Good thing – Fine Young Cannibals
Cant take my eyes of you – Andy Williams
Every little thing she does is magic – Police
Gold – Spandau Ballet
Wouldn’t it be good – Nik Kershaw
Africa – TOTO
Don’t you want me baby – Human League
Karma Chameleon – Culture Club
Radio Ga Ga – Queen
“The Gypsys enjoy working with CEB, they are descent guys running a great service both to venues and bands. we have found them effecient, helpful, easy to work with, the only agency that we allow book for us, we hope to retain our working relationship for many years. Sound lads juggling a very large jigsaw with ease, wit and a genuine love for music.”
Born in Dublin, Ireland, Shane spent much of his youth shuttling between gigs and dead end jobs before setting up his own recording studio. The only constant in his life was music, an inspiring soundtrack that included artists ranging from U2, Peter Gabriel, Adam Ant and John Lennon. He released the pressures of his life in his song writing, at the same time developing his signature vocal style while fronting a number of local rock bands.
As the driving force of Irish group Joe Public, Shane Butler is widely acknowledged as one of the most distinctive vocalists and gifted songwriters in contemporary music. As Joe Public’s primary composer, Butler has penned a string of singles released worldwide, including “Love’s so bad”, “Alive” and “Why Do You Love Me”.
Irish, Pop rock, Rock, Songwriter
