Double Measures
Highly talented and energetic 5 piece all male band, Soul classics through to modern funky hits, Large PA as standard ,Lighting rig as standard to create a disco atmosphere, Free loan of PA system during the night for announcements
The Double Measures came about as a result of a genuine desire to provide something unique. The Double Measures are a cover band of the highest quality, actively committed to capturing and recreating the authentic sound and feel of classic and modern funk, soul and rock and roll from the world's leading artists. The Double Measures achieve this without the use of backing tracks, sequencers or sheet music.
The Band
Over 30 auditions were held to seek out only the Midland's most professional Soul musicians and singers to become The Double Measures. The resulting line up features 5 male members all under the age of 35 with a combined total of over 80 years' musical experience.
The Double Measures repertoire of well known songs is guaranteed to get any crowd singing and dancing and because of a well-rounded mix of catchy Funk, Soul and Rock & Roll tunes from across 5 decades, there's bound to be something for everyone!
To make your event extra special, for a nominal fee, The Double Measures will happily arrange advance requests for your first or last dance.
The Double Measures provide a 1600 watt PA system suitable for up to 250 people, which you are welcome to use for announcements and speeches and incidental music wherever possible. The Double Measures also have a lighting rig with sound activated moving scanners.
Playlist
60s
I Feel Good James Brown
Get Ready The Temptations
Soul Man Sam & Dave
Keep On Running Spencer Davis Group
Midnight Hour Wilson Pickett
Heard it Through the Grapevine Marvin Gaye
My Girl The Temptations
Lady Maddona The Beatles
Stand By Me Ben E King
Hard To Handle Otis Redding
Little Green Bag George Baker Selection
Daytripper The Beatles
Green Onions Booker T & the MGs
Cant Buy Me Love The Beatles
70s80s
Superstition Stevie Wonder
Sweet Home Alabama Lynnrd Skynnrd
I Wish Stevie Wonder
I want You Back Jackson 5
Uptight Stevie Wonder
Play That Funky Music Wild Cherry
Signed, Sealed,Delivered Stevie Wonder
Lovely Day Bill Withers
Stuck in the Middle Steelers Wheel
Love Train The O'Jays
Town Called Malice The Jam
90s 00s
Virtual Insanity Jamiroquai
Hush Kula Shaker
Sunday Morning Maroon 5
Crazy Gnarles Barkley
Valerie Mark Ronson/Amy Winehouse