Hold Tight

Hold Tight – 6,7 & 11 piece band.

The sensational Hold Tight are one of London's most sought after and finest party cover bands comprising of young funky professionals playing songs from all eras and genres specializing in Soul, Funk, Disco and Jazz.

The musicians are from some of London's finest music schools, each having made their mark in the music industry, playing various high class gigs including The London Jazz Festival, O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, The Rochester Castle Concert, Islington Academy and many more.

The members of Hold Tight are Charlie Dimond (Lead Vocalist), Will Rigby (Guitarist), Aaron Sihat (Guitar), Glenn Callaghan (Keys), Sandy Beales (Bass) and Dominic Clare (Drums).

The members of Hold Tight have supported or played for artists such as- Victoria Hart (Jazz Singer), Brenda Edwards (X-Factor), Angelo Starr (Brother of the late great Edwin Starr), Rick Wakeman (Yes) and Jason Orange (Take That).

The outfit certainly know how to put on a show, from Birthday party's, to weddings to corporate events to cruise ships these guys really know how to get the party started!

Hold Tight get people on their feet and get their bootys shakin!!!! Playing a show packed full of hits you will never want to leave the dancefloor!

Hold Tight can provide full PA equipment, lighting rig, background party music via I-Pod between sets and are available to travel all over the UK and internationally.

Hold Tight Playlist

Party Set List-

1. Higher And Higher- Jackie Wilson

2. Sex Machine - James Brown

3. Dancing in the Street - Martha Reeves

4. Valerie - Amy Winehouse

5. Signed Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder

6. Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry

7. Blame It On The Boogie - Jackson 5

8. I'm Coming Out - Diana Ross

9. Papa's Got A Brand New Bag - James Brown

10. Celebration - Kool And The Gang

11. Groove Is In The Heart - Deee-lite

12. Le Freak - Chic

13. You're The First, The Last, My Everything - Barry White

14. Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now - McFadden and Whitehead

15. For Once in My Life - Stevie Wonder

16. Cosmic Girl - Jamiroquai

17. Rescue Me - Aretha Franklin

18. Good Times - Sister Sledge

19. I'm Every Woman - Chaka Khan

20. I Wish - Stevie Wonder

21. I Feel Good - James Brown

22. And The Beat Goes On - The Whispers

23. We Are Family - Sister Sledge

24. Car Wash - Rose Royce

25. Love Man - Otis Redding

26. Oh What A Night - The Four Seasons

27. Off The Wall - Michael Jackson

28. Move On Up - Curtis Mayfield

29. Young Hearts Run Free - Candi Staton

30. Shake Your Body Down To The Ground- Jackson 5

31. Love Foolosophy - Jamiroquai

32. Never Too Much - Luthor Vandross

33. Sweet Soul Music - Arthur Conley

34. Thinking Of You - Sister Sledge

35. Got To Be Real - Cheryl Lynn

36. Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye

37. Kiss - Prince

38. Shining Star - Earth, Wind & Fire

39. Get Ready - The Temptations

40. I Wanna Be Your Lover - Prince

41. What's Going On - Marvin Gaye

42. September - Earth, Wind & Fire

43. Get Up Offa That Thang - James Brown

44. If I Aint Got You- Alicia Keys

45. Knock On Wood - Eddie Floyd

46. Don't Stop Til You Get Enough - Michael Jackson

47. Superstition- Stevie Wonder

48. Let's Get It On- Marvin Gaye

49. Stomp- The Brothers Johnson

50. Bad Girls- Donna Summer

51. You're the First, The Last, My Everything- Barry White

51. Last Night A DJ Saved My Life- Indeep

52. Crazy In Love- Beyonce

53. Boogie Nights- Heatwave

54. Hard To Handle- Ottis Redding

55. Midnight at the Oasis- The Brand New Heavies

56. Aint Nobody- Chaka Khan

57. Mustang Sally- The Commitments

58. Street Life- The Crusadors

59. Rock With You- Michael Jackson

60. Upside Down- Diana Ross

61. Lets Groove Tonight- Earth Wind and Fire

62. I Found Lovin'- Fatback Band

63. Super Duper Love- Joss Stone

64. He's The Greatest Dancer- Sister Sledge

65. Working Day and Night- Michael Jackson

Sample Jazz Set List-

1. Night and Day- Ella Fitzgerald

2. Fly Me To The Moon- Frank Sinatra

3. Have You Meet Miss Jones- Frank Sinatra

4. The Way You Look Tonight- Dean Martin

5. That's All- Michael Buble

6. My Funny Valentine- Ella Fitzgerald

7. At Last- Etta James

8. Girl From Ipanema- Frank Sinatra

9. Feeling Good- Nina Simone

10. Summertime- Ella Fitzgerald

Testimonials-

Rick Wakeman (from legendary band Yes)

"So Impressed. As tight as tight can get."

Helen Cockersole (Medway 2012 Olympics deputy manager)

"We were very impressed with the band's commitment to the event. They were highly professional at all times. They put on a great show drawing in a crowd of over 1,000. We will definitely be using them for future events."

Rachel and Christian (Managers of The Plough Pub, Northfields)

"You know you're in for a good night when Hold Tight are playing. They always draw in a full crowd. Great band!"

Lilly and James (Wedding, summer 2009)

"Hold Tight made the reception a night to remember. Our guests were all blown away by the band and didn't leave the dancefloor all night with the band playing hit after hit. Great night, amazing band, Thanks."

Anita Eaton (Birthday Party 2008)

"They played for my 40th birthday and they really made my party. They Rocked!!! Even months later my mates are still talking about it."

Sandra Hembery (Event 2009)

“A group with talent, ability, youth and enthusiasm in abundance.”

Louise & Neil Chapman (Wedding summer 2009)

"Thank you for playing at our wedding we thought you were great and so did everyone else, it really made our day! Thanks for letting the best man get up and sing with you, he had a great time and everyone still talks about it now. Wish you all the luck for the future."

Professor Chris Birch Deputy Vice-Chancellor Thames Valley University (Syon Park Event 2009)

"Thanks to Hold Tight who were just outstanding, and everyone has said so too!"

Client List-

Medway 2012 Olympics

Master Chef

Sheraton Hotel

Tickled Ivory Piano Bar

Salutations

Aragon House

Durell Arms

Function Central

Scott Jordan Entertainment

Scarlett Entertainment

Fullers Brewery

India Weddings

Barclays Bank

Rochester Castle Concerts

Tech Music Schools

Thames Valley University

Chiswick Auction House

The Kent Messenger Newspaper Group

Syon Park Events Team

Shepherds Bush Empire

Islington Academy

London Jazz Festival

Ealing Jazz Festival