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