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The Jays

The Jays

Rock and Roll Band | 1950s Vintage Band

  • Authentic 1950s Rock & Roll Live Band
  • Flexible Line-ups From Duo To Eight-Piece
  • Perfect For Weddings, Parties, Festivals & Corporate Events
  • Guaranteed Feel-Good Rock ’n’ Roll Atmosphere
  • Experienced Professional Musicians & Entertainers


The Jays



The Jays are a superb vintage rock and roll band bringing the spirit, sound and style of the 1950s to events across the UK and beyond. Available as a 2 to 8 piece band, The Jays deliver an authentic live show packed with energy, charm and timeless hits that keep dance floors full from start to finish.



Formed by experienced performers who have appeared in major theatre productions celebrating the golden age of rock ’n’ roll, The Jays know exactly how to create a lively, polished and memorable performance. Their show is ideal for weddings, parties, corporate events, festivals, private celebrations and themed occasions, offering a professional and stylish live music experience for audiences of all ages.



With a repertoire inspired by the biggest names of the era, The Jays perform classic songs made famous by legends such as Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, The Everly Brothers and Ritchie Valens. Their sound captures the excitement of original 1950s rock and roll, making them a fantastic choice for clients looking for authentic vintage entertainment.



The band’s flexible line-up means they can tailor their performance to suit different venues, event styles and budgets. Whether you are looking for a compact duo for a smaller function or a full live band with added vocals, keys and brass for a bigger occasion, The Jays can provide the perfect package.



Line-Up Options



  • 2 Piece Acoustic – vocals, guitar and percussion

  • 4 Piece Classic Band – vocals and guitar, lead guitar, bass and drums

  • 5 Piece Band – vocals and guitar, lead guitar, keys, bass and drums

  • 6 Piece Band – vocals and guitar, female vocalist, lead guitar, keys, bass and drums

  • 8 Piece Band – vocals and guitar, female vocalist, lead guitar, keys, bass, drums and 2-piece brass section



If you are searching for a 1950s rock and roll band for hire, vintage wedding band, or retro live band for events, The Jays are a brilliant choice. Their authentic sound, professional presentation and adaptable line-up make them one of the most exciting vintage-style party bands available.



Book The Jays with Garston Entertainments for a lively, feel-good show that brings classic rock and roll to life.


Claridge’s

Annabel’s

Natural History Museum

Civic Hall

Live Nation

Demidkovo

Cunard

O2 Academy

Sky Vision

Papiersaal Zurich

O2 Arena

Ronnie Scott’s

Pembroke Castle

Telefonica

The Brewery London

Next

Goodwood

Unruly

Leo Burnett

Barclays

Royal Horticultural Society

La Cala

Classic TT Festival

BBC

Buddy Holly Center

KPMG
Set List



A Teenager In Love – Dion & The Belmonts

All I Have To Do Is Dream – The Everly Brothers

All Shook Up – Elvis Presley

Apache – The Shadows

Bang Bang – Janis Martin

Blue Moon Of Kentucky – Elvis Presley

Blue Suede Shoes – Carl Perkins

Bo Diddley – Bo Diddley

Brown Eyed Handsome Man – Buddy Holly & The Crickets

Bye Bye Love – The Everly Brothers

Can't Help Falling In Love – Elvis Presley

Cathy's Clown – The Everly Brothers

C’mon Everybody – Eddie Cochran

Do You Love Me? – The Contours

Don’t Be Cruel – Elvis Presley

Everyday – Buddy Holly & The Crickets

Fever – Peggy Lee

Folsom Prison Blues – Johnny Cash

Good Lookin’ – Etta James

Great Balls Of Fire – Jerry Lee Lewis

Heartbeat – Buddy Holly

Hello Mary Lou – Ricky Nelson

Honey Don’t – Carl Perkins

Hound Dog – Elvis Presley

Jailhouse Rock – Elvis Presley

Johnny B. Goode – Chuck Berry

La Bamba – Ritchie Valens

Let’s Have A Party – Elvis Presley

Let’s Twist Again – Chubby Checker

Lipstick On Your Collar – Connie Francis

Long Tall Sally – Little Richard

Love Is Strange – Mickey & Sylvia

Maybe Baby – Buddy Holly

Maybellene – Chuck Berry

Misirlou – **** Dale & His Deltones

Move It – Cliff Richard & The Drifters

My Way – Eddie Cochran

Nadine – Chuck Berry

No Particular Place To Go – Chuck Berry

Not Fade Away – Buddy Holly & The Crickets

Oh Boy – Buddy Holly & The Crickets

Peggy Sue – Buddy Holly & The Crickets

Rave On – Buddy Holly

Real Wild Child – Jerry Lee Lewis

Reet Petite – Jackie Wilson

Rip It Up – Little Richard

Rock & Roll Music – Chuck Berry

Rock Around The Clock – Bill Haley & His Comets

Roll Over Beethoven – Chuck Berry

Runaround Sue – Dion & The Belmonts

Runaway – Del Shannon

Run Rudolph Run – Chuck Berry

See You Later Alligator – Bill Haley & His Comets

Shake Rattle & Roll – Bill Haley & His Comets

Shakin’ All Over – Johnny Kidd & The Pirates

Somethin’ Else – Eddie Cochran

Stupid Cupid – Connie Francis

Summertime Blues – Eddie Cochran

Sweet Nothin’s – Brenda Lee

That’ll Be The Day – Buddy Holly & The Crickets

That’s All Right – Elvis Presley

The Young Ones – Cliff Richard & The Shadows

(‘Til) I Kissed You – The Everly Brothers

Too Much Monkey Business – Chuck Berry

Tutti Frutti – Little Richard

Twenty Flight Rock – Eddie Cochran

Wake Up Little Susie – The Everly Brothers

Walk Don’t Run – The Surfaris

Who Do You Love – Bo Diddley

Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On – Jerry Lee Lewis

Wipe Out – The Surfaris

Words Of Love – Buddy Holly

You Can’t Catch Me – Chuck Berry

You Never Can Tell – Chuck Berry
UK Nationwide | Worldwide
Acoustic Duo – Vintage Rock & Roll

Classic 4 Piece Rock & Roll Band

5 Piece Rock & Roll Band with Piano

6 Piece Vintage Show Band with Female Vocalist

8 Piece Rock & Roll Party Band with Brass Section

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The Jays



The Jays are a superb vintage rock and roll band bringing the spirit, sound and style of the 1950s to events across the UK and beyond. Available as a 2 to 8 piece band, The Jays deliver an authentic live show packed with energy, charm and timeless hits that keep dance floors full from start to finish.



Formed by experienced performers who have appeared in major theatre productions celebrating the golden age of rock ’n’ roll, The Jays know exactly how to create a lively, polished and memorable performance. Their show is ideal for weddings, parties, corporate events, festivals, private celebrations and themed occasions, offering a professional and stylish live music experience for audiences of all ages.



With a repertoire inspired by the biggest names of the era, The Jays perform classic songs made famous by legends such as Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, The Everly Brothers and Ritchie Valens. Their sound captures the excitement of original 1950s rock and roll, making them a fantastic choice for clients looking for authentic vintage entertainment.



The band’s flexible line-up means they can tailor their performance to suit different venues, event styles and budgets. Whether you are looking for a compact duo for a smaller function or a full live band with added vocals, keys and brass for a bigger occasion, The Jays can provide the perfect package.



Line-Up Options



  • 2 Piece Acoustic – vocals, guitar and percussion

  • 4 Piece Classic Band – vocals and guitar, lead guitar, bass and drums

  • 5 Piece Band – vocals and guitar, lead guitar, keys, bass and drums

  • 6 Piece Band – vocals and guitar, female vocalist, lead guitar, keys, bass and drums

  • 8 Piece Band – vocals and guitar, female vocalist, lead guitar, keys, bass, drums and 2-piece brass section



If you are searching for a 1950s rock and roll band for hire, vintage wedding band, or retro live band for events, The Jays are a brilliant choice. Their authentic sound, professional presentation and adaptable line-up make them one of the most exciting vintage-style party bands available.



Book The Jays with Garston Entertainments for a lively, feel-good show that brings classic rock and roll to life.


Claridge’s

Annabel’s

Natural History Museum

Civic Hall

Live Nation

Demidkovo

Cunard

O2 Academy

Sky Vision

Papiersaal Zurich

O2 Arena

Ronnie Scott’s

Pembroke Castle

Telefonica

The Brewery London

Next

Goodwood

Unruly

Leo Burnett

Barclays

Royal Horticultural Society

La Cala

Classic TT Festival

BBC

Buddy Holly Center

KPMG

Set List



A Teenager In Love – Dion & The Belmonts

All I Have To Do Is Dream – The Everly Brothers

All Shook Up – Elvis Presley

Apache – The Shadows

Bang Bang – Janis Martin

Blue Moon Of Kentucky – Elvis Presley

Blue Suede Shoes – Carl Perkins

Bo Diddley – Bo Diddley

Brown Eyed Handsome Man – Buddy Holly & The Crickets

Bye Bye Love – The Everly Brothers

Can't Help Falling In Love – Elvis Presley

Cathy's Clown – The Everly Brothers

C’mon Everybody – Eddie Cochran

Do You Love Me? – The Contours

Don’t Be Cruel – Elvis Presley

Everyday – Buddy Holly & The Crickets

Fever – Peggy Lee

Folsom Prison Blues – Johnny Cash

Good Lookin’ – Etta James

Great Balls Of Fire – Jerry Lee Lewis

Heartbeat – Buddy Holly

Hello Mary Lou – Ricky Nelson

Honey Don’t – Carl Perkins

Hound Dog – Elvis Presley

Jailhouse Rock – Elvis Presley

Johnny B. Goode – Chuck Berry

La Bamba – Ritchie Valens

Let’s Have A Party – Elvis Presley

Let’s Twist Again – Chubby Checker

Lipstick On Your Collar – Connie Francis

Long Tall Sally – Little Richard

Love Is Strange – Mickey & Sylvia

Maybe Baby – Buddy Holly

Maybellene – Chuck Berry

Misirlou – **** Dale & His Deltones

Move It – Cliff Richard & The Drifters

My Way – Eddie Cochran

Nadine – Chuck Berry

No Particular Place To Go – Chuck Berry

Not Fade Away – Buddy Holly & The Crickets

Oh Boy – Buddy Holly & The Crickets

Peggy Sue – Buddy Holly & The Crickets

Rave On – Buddy Holly

Real Wild Child – Jerry Lee Lewis

Reet Petite – Jackie Wilson

Rip It Up – Little Richard

Rock & Roll Music – Chuck Berry

Rock Around The Clock – Bill Haley & His Comets

Roll Over Beethoven – Chuck Berry

Runaround Sue – Dion & The Belmonts

Runaway – Del Shannon

Run Rudolph Run – Chuck Berry

See You Later Alligator – Bill Haley & His Comets

Shake Rattle & Roll – Bill Haley & His Comets

Shakin’ All Over – Johnny Kidd & The Pirates

Somethin’ Else – Eddie Cochran

Stupid Cupid – Connie Francis

Summertime Blues – Eddie Cochran

Sweet Nothin’s – Brenda Lee

That’ll Be The Day – Buddy Holly & The Crickets

That’s All Right – Elvis Presley

The Young Ones – Cliff Richard & The Shadows

(‘Til) I Kissed You – The Everly Brothers

Too Much Monkey Business – Chuck Berry

Tutti Frutti – Little Richard

Twenty Flight Rock – Eddie Cochran

Wake Up Little Susie – The Everly Brothers

Walk Don’t Run – The Surfaris

Who Do You Love – Bo Diddley

Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On – Jerry Lee Lewis

Wipe Out – The Surfaris

Words Of Love – Buddy Holly

You Can’t Catch Me – Chuck Berry

You Never Can Tell – Chuck Berry

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