Question 1

What is the line-up for Smokin Aces?

Accepted Answer

Smokin Aces are a 4 piece Rock n Roll band who play completely live, incorporating guitar, bass, drums, lead and backing vocals. We've held the same lineup for over a decade since originally forming to support rockabilly legends Robb Storm & The Persuaders and industry recognised Shadows tribute The Runaways.The band go to great lengths to use authentic instruments and top of the range PA equipment and lighting to create the best possible live band experience.

Question 2

What type of music do you play, and how long do you play for?"

Accepted Answer

We're a Rock n Roll band, specialising in vintage 50s jukebox rock n roll, from Chuck Berry to Bill Haley, Elvis to Buddy Holly, Marty Wilde to Dion.  We can play at a time to suit your event, standard prices are for 2 hours of live music, any time between 7pm and midnight, although this can be changed to 3x forty minute sets if it fits better with the arrangements for the event.

Question 3

What types of events have you played, and are suitable for?"

Accepted Answer

We've performed at hundreds of weddings, birthday parties, corporate events, festivals throughout Kent (where we're based) and club nights, and providing the client knows what music we specialise in and that is what is wanted, we're suitable for pretty much anything! As well as hundreds of private clients for a whole range of celebrations, other previous clients include: Santa Pod Raceway, Kent County Council, NHS, Warrs Harley Davidson and Cancer Research UK.

Question 4

What do you sound and look like live?

Accepted Answer

Naturally the first thing you are going to want to know is what we look and sound like when playing live!  All the songs in the player on the website have been recorded live to give an accurate representation of what the band sound like live.  No overdubs, extra tracking or backing instruments were used, so what you hear is what you’ll get live!  We also upload live recordings from shows in our video section on the homepage and on YouTube. Our feedback section has comments from lots of different clients we have played for, giving their honest opinion on watching us play live. While performing, we wear authentic vintage 1950's attire. We work really hard at creating a truly vintage experience right from our instruments and sound to our dress code.

Question 5

What time do you arrive and finish?

Accepted Answer

We are flexible based on the setup needs of your event, but there may be an additional cost if we are required to arrive earlier than 6pm. The band take approximately 45 minutes to set up and test the equipment and sound check, although this may be longer of there is an issue with loading in (such as access to the performance area, stairs etc). Finish time will depend on the number of live sets required, and also subject to your requirements and the entertainments license of the venue. depending on the size and set up of the performance area, access to power and ease of unloading into the venue. If you are organising a wedding or event where the evening reception is in the same room as your meal, we often arrive to set-up while the room is turned around - we can have background music playing within around 30 minutes of load in.

Question 6

Can you/we play music between sets through your PA?

Accepted Answer

We always carry a laptop with DJ software full of vintage Rock n Roll or a choice of more up to date party and chart tracks to keep the dancing going between performances, and we're happy to do this, whether it's from one of our pre-selected playlists or for DJ'ing on the fly if requests are given. If you would rather have complete control of the music played when the band are not performing then they are also happy for you play your iPod/smart phone through the PA system, providing it has a headphone jack as the PA is not wireless. The choice is entirely yours...

Question 7

Do you have PAT certificates and Public Liability Insurance?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the band are fully PAT tested and carry the relevant public liability insurance.﻿﻿  Certificates can be provided for venues on request.

Question 8

How much do you charge?

Accepted Answer

Please get in touch to discuss fee amounts.  The fee can vary depending on travel costs etc.  The band prides themselves on producing an exceptional live party experience including full PA and lighting system.  Quality is central to everything and we aim to make your event very special.  Cheap often means poor quality which can ruin your evening, although as a self-contained 4 piece our overheads are relatively low in comparison to larger acts allowing us to be competitive on fees.

Question 9

How much space and power do you need?

Accepted Answer

As a general rule we need 3m x 5m to set our equipment up in.  We can however, move things around to fit in non-standard spaces. We require 3 x 13amp sockets to provide power for all the equipment.

Song	Artist
EARTH ANGEL	The Penguins
JOHNNY B GOOD	Chuck Berry
RED HOT	Billy Lee Riley
HEARTBREAK HOTEL	Elvis
RUNAROUND SUE	Dion & The Bellmonts
HOUND DOG	Elvis
LA BAMBA	Richie Valens
DREAM LOVER	Bobby Darin
UNDER THE MOON LOVE	Showaddywaddy
LET'S TWIST AGAIN	Chubby Checker
DO YOU LOVE ME	Brian Poole & The Tremeloes
LONG TALL SALLY	Little Richard
I SAW HER STANDING THERE	The Beatles
WHOLE LOTTA SHAKIN GOING ON	Jerry Lee Lewis
20 FLIGHT ROCK	Eddie Cochran
3 STEPS TO HEAVEN	Eddie Cochran
WILD ONE	Jerry Lee Lewis
JEANIE JEANIE JEANIE	Gene Vincent
ALL SHOOK UP	Elvis
WAKE UP LITTLE SUZIE	Everley Brothers
STRAY CAT STRUT	Stray Cats
FOLSOM PRISON	Johnny Cash
SAY MAMA	Gene Vincent
THIS OL HOUSE	Rosemary Clooney
MARIE MARIE	The Blasters
RUNAWAY	Del Shannon
WHEN YOU ASK ABOUT LOVE	The Crickets
AIN'T THAT A SHAME	Fats Domino
TALLAHASSIE LASSIE	Freddie Cannon
GOOD ROCKING TONIGHT	Elvis
RUNNING BEAR	Johnny Preston
COME ON LETS GO	Richie Valens
SUMMERTIME BLUES	Eddie Cochran
SEA OF LOVE	Phil Phillips
THAT'LL BE THE DAY	Buddy Holly
BE BOP A LULA	Gene Vincent
ROUTE 66	Chuck Berry
IT'S LATE	Ricky Nelson
MAYBELINE	Chuck Berry
SHAKIN ALL OVER	Johnny Kidd & The Pirates
RACE WITH THE DEVIL	Gene Vincent
GREEN DOOR	Jim Lowe
ROCK THIS TOWN	Stray Cats
LONESOME TRAIN	Johnny Burnett
GREAT BALLS OF FIRE	Jerry Lee Lewis
MOVE IT	Cliff Richard
SHAKE RATTLE ROLL	Big Joe Turner
BLUE SUEDE SHOES	Carl Perkins
C'MON EVERYBODY	Eddie Cochran
DO YOU WANNA DANCE	Cliff Richard
BYE BYE LOVE	Everley Brothers
HEY BABY	Bruce Channel
TEENAGER IN LOVE	Dion/Marty Wilde
OH BOY	Buddy Holly
BRAND NEW CADDILAC	Vince Taylor & His Playboys
JUMP JIVE WAIL	Louie Prima
BLAST OFF	Stray Cats
THE WANDERER	Dion & The Bellmonts
TEAR IT UP	Johnny Burnett
SOMETHING ELSE	Eddie Cochran
RAVE ON	Buddy Holly
STAGGER LEE	Lloyd Price
I FOUGHT THE LAW	The Crickets
JAILHOUSE ROCK	Elvis
LIVING DOLL	Cliff Richard
& Many More!

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QUALITY IS CRITICAL…

We pride ourselves on going the extra mile, working to make sure any event runs smoothly and successfully. Quality is central to everything we do. We aim to be the best. From large-scale events to intimate parties we're proud of what we do in a live environment, having played

hundreds of weddings, parties, celebrations, clubs, pubs and corporate events across the UK, and built up an extensive list of clients including Santa Pod Raceway, Warrs Harley Davidson, Kent CC, Sprayer Holiday Parks, The Ace Cafe London, Steve Wright's Non-Stop Oldies! and many more

Get a free, no obligation quote from our contact page today, and see what we can do for you and your event.

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QUALITY IS CRITICAL…

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We pride ourselves on going the extra mile, working to make sure any event runs smoothly and successfully. Quality is central to everything we do. We aim to be the best. From large-scale events to intimate parties we're proud of what we do in a live environment, having played

hundreds of weddings, parties, celebrations, clubs, pubs and corporate events across the UK, and built up an extensive list of clients including Santa Pod Raceway, Warrs Harley Davidson, Kent CC, Sprayer Holiday Parks, The Ace Cafe London, Steve Wright's Non-Stop Oldies! and many more

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Get a free, no obligation quote from our contact page today, and see what we can do for you and your event.

Repertoire

March 2020 - Three Steps to Heaven

si's Smokin Aces Live Selection

shakin all over live cover

Live Video

Public Events

Privacy Policy