Music & Dance

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HORVÁTH BAND

The band offers music for different occasions, such as balls, school proms, wedding parties, dancing courses and other festive events. Its wide repertoire is sure to catch the interest of listeners of all ages.

CONCORDIA SHOW BAND

Universal dancing band consisting of three professional musicians who play several instruments. The repertoire is really wide and suitable for all generations. They can play for you on many different occasions, such as company parties, wedding parties, celebrations, balls, dance evenings or garden parties.

DUAL MUSIC

Folk music (accordion, drums, vocals), Czech and Moravian polkas and waltzes, country and western (keyboard, vocals), songs by M. Tučný, J. Nedvěd, W. Matuška, American traditionals…
Dancing and orchestral music (keyboard, trombone), samba, rumba, slow rock, tango, waltz, Dixieland, jazz, orchestral arrangements of songs by Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, ABBA…
Pop music, rock music (keyboard, vocals) – the 70’s till now – Schelinger, Olympic, Janek Ledecký…

DUAL MUSIC (keyboard and vocals)

A solo keyboard player with electronic accompaniment will play and sing for you a repertoire of your choice.

CITY LIVE MUSIC

Music for different occasions – company parties, balls, presentations, wedding parties. 3 to 8 musicians. A special programme upon request – THE QUEEN SHOW – songs by Queen accompanied by special light and stage effects. The band performs at different VIP events in Prague and other EU cities.

GAMBIT

Dance orchestra – dinner jackets (7 – 10 musicians).

TRIO GAMBIT

Trio (duo or solo keyboard) – suitable for small social events – dinners, receptions, weddings.

J. HLAVSA ORCHESTRA

White, black or platinum dinner jackets – professional orchestra (13 musicians).

COMBO FROM J. HLAVSA ORCHESTRA

White, black or platinum dinner jackets – professional orchestra (6 musicians) Keyboard, drums, guitar, bass guitar, vocals.

J. HLAVSA DUO, TRIO, QUARTET

Suitable for small social events such as dinners, receptions, weddings.

PROFESSOR - JOHN LENNON REVIVAL BAND

The Professor performing the show IMAGINE which is adapted into three basic programmes:

1. A two-hour show of John Lennon’s songs of his solo era and The Beatles era. The programme includes songs like Jealous Guy, Woman, also the title song, Imagine.

2. Programmes for balls, company parties, wedding parties and other social events, where the length of songs and the programme or the outfit of the musicians meet the organizer’s requirements.

3. Evening programme for balls and parties of about 5 hours with the basic programme plus songs by The Everly Brothers, The Beatles, Bill Haley, Little Richard, Chuck Berry and original songs by the band itself fitting the genre of the programme. This programme encompasses pop-music from its blues roots, via rock’n’roll, till the present.

THE BEATLES REVIVAL

The Beatles Revival Band from Kladno – one of the most successful European revival bands – has performed since 1996 and has given more than 1,100 successful concerts, TV shows, shows in theatres and cultural centres, at company parties and balls, parties, festivals and New Year’s Eve parties, not only in the Czech Republic, but also in Holland, Poland, France, Hungary, Slovakia and even in the hometown of the legendary band – Liverpool in the north of England!

The key to such a magnificent success is not only the perfect performance of each of the fifty songs in the band’s repertoire, but also an incredible physical and vocal resemblance of the band members with the real Beatles. The perfect image is accompanied by four sets of exact copies of the costumes in which the Beatles played, hairstyling and characteristic movements of individual members on the stage copied to the smallest detail.
Types of show:

REVIVAL BANDS

1. The Queen Revival Band – two-hour show with a great singer in the magnificent style of Freddy Mercury’s shows.

2. All-girls’ band performing the music of 60’s. The band of four performing the music of 50’s – 70’s – rock music, rock’n’roll, dance music, pop music, musicals of 60’s. Instruments: solo guitar, accompanying guitar, bass guitar, drums, all musicians sing as well. Repertoire: The Beatles, Hollies, Lulu, Chubby Checker, Mamas and Papas, songs from Hair, Dirty Dancing and other musicals.

3. Rock and roll band – music styles of 50’s and 60’s – Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Bill Haley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins. Musicians: keyboard – vocals, two or three guitars – vocals, drums or saxophone.

4. Abba Revival Band – a band of five performing also many other famous pop-music hits from the 70’s and 80’s (Bee Gees, Boney M, Suzi Quatro, Baccara).

DISCO, VIDEODISCO, KARAOKE

Disco for any occasion including DJ. Wide selection of music from 60’s-90’s including current dance hits.

CIMBALON BAND

Consisting of: violin, viola, clarinet, double bass, cymbalon + all musicians sing. The show can be accompanied by dancing couples (polka, czardas etc.)
Repertoire: Bohemian, Moravian, Slovak, Hungarian music

BENGAS – A GYPSY BAND

The repertoire includes Latin-American rhythms (flamenco, samba), czardas, eastern “častuška” and Balkan folklore. The Bengas sing mainly in the Romany language. They play three semi-acoustic guitars, bass guitars and percussion.

GYPSY MUSIC

Female gypsy band (violin, accordion, double bass, saxophone, guitar + vocals). Repertoire: Hungarian and gypsy folk music, modern gypsy music (dancing show also available – gypsy dances).

KUČEROVCI

The Kučerovci band with its specific repertoire and long tradition belongs among the most popular bands not only in the Czech Republic, but also in its neighbouring countries. The name comes from its founder’s name, Mr. Václav Kučera. After the 2nd World War the band was called the Philippines Hawaiians for several years, later in 1953 it changed the name to Soubor Václava Kučery (Václav Kučera Band) and after the founder’s death, it became known under the popular name of “Kučerovci”. The band now performs under this name.

On our musical stage, its most brilliant successes came with hits like CUCURRUCUCU, LA PALOMA, TÚ SOLO TÚ, REGE REGE etc. However, let us leave its long and successful 55 year history and have a look at the present. The band still plays and sings a repertoire coming from Latin America, Spain and encompassing the whole area of the Pacific - Hawaii, Tahiti and Indonesia. They have mastered the rhythms and languages so well that some years ago they made President Sukarna of Indonesia think they were an Indonesian band. Nowadays the repertoire includes mostly Mexican folk music with its typical Mariachi style.

The media are interested in the band so much that at present the Kučerovci have 4 records on the market. “To the South of Rio Grande”, “Mexico, Mexico”, “Hacienda Mexicana” and “Legends under Sombreros”. Last year the band performed in 4 TV shows. Many radio stations play their songs. The attention of the press does not seem to wane. Their music is close to the hearts of those who prefer rhythmic, lively and lyrical music, which is almost completely acoustic, with the exception of the Hawaiian guitar. The brilliant Spanish guitars mix with the soft tones of Paraguayan Indian harp and violin. Bongos, congas and double bass form the musical base.

SPANISH MUSIC, FLAMENCO, LATIN AMERICAN MUSIC

Spanish folk songs and compositions – original sound or arranged with jazz influence. Instruments: Spanish guitar, flute/saxophone, bass guitar, percussion. Spanish dance and flamenco show available.

IRISH MUSIC

A band of various instruments (violin/viola, flute, cello, accordion, percussion) that has been performing Irish folk music for years (songs, instrumental pieces, dances).

BAROQUE ORCHESTRA

A chamber orchestra consisting of violin, cello, flute, harpsichord. They play popular pieces for wide audiences from the era of classicism, baroque and rococo (works by Mozart, Haydn, Couperin, Bach, Vivaldi, Purcell). For Christmas performances, their repertoire includes famous Christmas pieces by Variant: string quartet – similar repertoire.

RENAISSANCE MUSIC

This instrumental quartet performs arrangements of pieces of chivalric vocal music of 12th to 15th century, late renaissance and early baroque. Among the instruments are lute, mandolin, baroque guitar, different flutes, violin and percussion. The musicians play historical instruments (or their replicas), dressed in period costume.

ONDŘEJ HAVELKA & HIS MELODY MAKERS

The band focuses on the authentic interpretation of popular music of the early and high swing era starting with the early 30’s to 40’s. The breathtaking sound of the orchestra is crowned with the soloist performances: Ondřej Havelka, the singer, speaker and dancer, and ladies’ vocal quartet of the Sestry Havelkovy (The Havelka Sisters). The orchestra consists of 20 musicians – 15 instrumentalists and 5 soloists.

SESTRY HAVELKOVI (THE HAVELKA SISTERS)

Four charming and elegant ladies, brilliant singers, hopelessly in love with the music of 20’s and 30’s. They charm the audience by their highly professional and at the same time gentle and lovely expressions. They mainly focus on the repertoire of two best and most famous ladies’ vocal ensembles – The Boswell and Andrews Sisters.

BRODWAY

Thanks to its specialisation, this swing orchestra is a popular accompaniment for dinners, banquets, receptions…

XXL BLUES BAND

Two guitars, keyboard, accordion, saxophone, drums, vocals. Czech and world blues repertoire, original blues compositions, funk, Latin American and Spanish rhythms and jazz arrangements.

OLD TOWN DIXIELAND

Jazz orchestra playing mainly as a street band in the Old Town of Prague. They use well-tried Dixieland themes with improvised passages and improvised musical ideas and jokes. A characteristic feature of the orchestra is their lively, exciting expression, jazz singing, swing-like rhythm and optimistic sound.

FUNTRIO

Vocal-instrumental band based on solo singing, vocals and interesting instrumentation for the guitar, violin and cello. Their repertoire has not genre borders, they choose pieces and songs from different styles and customise them. Part of their repertoire is original.

CELTIC HARP PLAYER

Sean Barry – 23 years, Englishman. He is a champion harpist. The harp with its charming sound is capable of creating a wonderful atmosphere and a beautiful day.

FEATHER DANCING CABARET SHOW

A dancing trio – man and two girls, very spectacular, colourful, visually attractive, slightly erotic but tasteful show.

SELECTED DANCE SHOWS

PIANO VOCAL

Piano and vocals for small social events.

SOPRANO + ORGAN

Opera singer with accompaniment
(Franz Schubert – Ave Maria, Johan Sebastian Bach – Bist du bei mir, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Ave Maria etc.)

ORGAN PLAYER

HARP and FLUTE DUO

PIANO and HARPSICHORD DUO + SOLO SOPRANO

HARPSICHORD, FLUTE and CELLO TRIO

VIOLIN, VIOLA and CELLO TRIO

STRING QUARTET

2 violins, viola, cello

TELEMANN QUARTET

Flute, oboe, guitar, cello – dinner jackets

FESTIVE FANFARES

Festive fanfares played by a brass orchestra consisting of professional musicians from the Prague Symphonic Orchestra FOK. The orchestra may be adjusted to the requirements of the client. Some of the basic possibilities are:

DUBIA FORTUNA

This band interprets European medieval and renaissance music. The band of four focuses on creating a feeling of contentment, exuberance and joy. Their repertoire includes mainly secular music – songs and pieces from pubs, markets, court feasts, folk dances and other feasts. They play to dance or for listening only. Features historical costumes and replicas of historical instruments: shalm, pipes, flutes etc.

BALLATA

Historical dance group show.
6 girls, gothic and renaissance dances in period costumes.

RENAISSANCE ARMED MEN

4 characters in historical costumes
renaissance armed men: 2 halberds + 2 burning torches or other artefacts – swords, banners

SWORD FIGHT SHOW

2 short swordsman show
2 x 2 swordsmen in renaissance costumes

FAKIR

Walking on broken glass and lying on nails, show with snakes, dancing girl and fire eating.

BEGGARS AND MEDIEVAL TOURNAMENT

Beggars at the entrance to the room and medieval tournament with competitions.

MAGICIAN I

Attractive, humorous magic show with commentary.

MAGICIAN II

Combined programme: Magician as above, juggler and a female acrobat – several items.

KMAGICIAN III

As well as classical micro-magic, the magician works with balloons from which he creates different funny shapes or shapes of popular characters right in front of the people’s eyes.

CLOWN

A set of short episodes with different props (violin, accordion, bell), communication with the audience, magic and acrobatics.

MIMIC

A 40-minute programme of one of the popular Czech mimics and entertainers (impersonating politicians, singers, actors, speakers etc.)

 
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