Swing ~ Soul ~ Motown ~ Pop
Sensational live music
at Jewish weddings
since 2005
The Get Downs have been providing sensational live music at Jewish wedding receptions since 2005.
One of the most popular and versatile party bands in the UK, The Get Down’s unique mix of swing, soul, Motown and pop music is guaranteed to get audiences of all ages on the dancefloor and give you a night to remember!
Check out our live performance of Hava Nagila below (viewed on YouTube over 700,000 times!) and a shortened version of our non-stop Simcha medley - which, when we perform it live, lasts for about 15 breathless minutes!
Based in London, UK, The Get Downs are recommended suppliers with top Jewish wedding blog Smashing the Glass and have 20 years experience of performing at every kind of event throughout the UK and abroad - so you can relax and enjoy your special day knowing that the live entertainment is taken care of.
Filling dancefloors since 2005
What we’re about
Choosing the right live band to hire for your Jewish wedding can be a daunting task.
To make it that little bit easier for you, here is what we think makes The Get Downs special.
we are…
versatile
The Get Downs are renowned for being one of the most versatile party bands in the UK.
Our unique mix of swing, big band, Rat Pack, jive, soul, Motown, disco and pop music ensures there is something for everyone at each performance and our Jewish and Simcha repertoire is the highlight of any Jewish wedding.
That means that your guests of all ages and of all cultures will be up on the dancefloor all night long.
we are…
100% live
The Get Downs perform every show completely live. There are no backing tracks, no click tracks, and no pre-recorded elements.
That means our show has amazing energy and spontaneity, so that we can give you a party that your guests will be talking about for years.
we are…
experienced
We’ve been performing together since 2005 and have provided entertainment at thousands of parties.
We’re not just a party band - you’ll often find the vintage version of our band, Down for the Count, entertaining audiences at prestigious jazz clubs (Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club), amazing concert halls (Glasgow Royal Concert Hall), or at outdoor concerts in front of 12,000 people.
Having a busy schedule of public shows also means that you can see us live before booking, and then return to enjoy our music in the years to come.
we are…
flexible
We pay attention to the small details, so that you can relax and enjoy your special day knowing that the entertainment is taken care of.
Our musicians can also perform music for the rest of your event, with fantastic options available for your chuppah, drinks reception and dinner. Visit www.mikepaulsmithmusic.com for more information about all the options available.
we are…
here for you
We provide a fully personal service and many clients say that our customer service is the best of all their suppliers.
Band leader and company director Mike Paul-Smith is always at the end of the phone to answer your questions, taking the stress out of planning the entertainment for your special event.
We’ve been performing together since 2005 and have hundreds of reviews from happy clients - head over to Mike Paul-Smith Music’s website to read more.
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