A great spectacle and a band of talent and charisma, Betty and the Bootleggers have proven popular across the United Kingdom. They are a five-piece rhythm and blues band who bring blues and swing to the modern age. This funky showcase makes for fun for all events, regardless of style and status. With the sweet sounds of the saxophone, the beat of the drum, the reverberating double bass and electric guitar, alongside the deep, swooning vocals of lead singer Betty Wilde, the group combine tradition with a contemporary edge that makes them wholly unique.
With a songbook that brings together hits like Hound Dog, Love Me Right, I Don’t Know and Nosey Joe, the blues band know how to excite a crowd with the nostalgic hits of decades past - focussing largely on the 1950s. With influences that include Little Richard, Koko Taylor, Lavern Baker and Ruth Brown, they love to share their music with discerning fans of the genre and new listeners alike. Betty and the Bootleggers provide a musical masterclass inspired by the past and made for the current day. Their energy and dynamism make for a live show that seizes the attention of all in the audiences and keeps it from beginning to end.
With a genuine talent, passion and dedication to what they do, the band have been able to gain acclaim and further opportunities to share their gift with their loyal fanbase and unknowing audiences through the country. They are extremely popular in all manner of events and can set the tone and ambience of an evening from the get-go.
To play 50s hits in the background or get the crowd bouncing with contagious rhythms - Betty and the Bootleggers are one of the most fun bands for hire in the country. Whether you are looking for a band to fill the stage and impress at corporate events, award ceremonies or gala dinners, or to define the tempo and style of your wedding entertainment or party entertainment - this party band are the ultimate choice.
