The Black Sheikhs
Are you planning a retro themed party/wedding? The Black Sheikhs are the band for you! Fronted by the outlandish Bertie Simptonson, The Black Sheikhs are a hilarious, talented quartet ready to entertain. If you can imagine popular hits being teleported through a gramophone horn into the 1920s then you’re getting close to the sound of The Black Sheikhs. Get ready to dance to the songs of Kylie Minogue, Beyonce and Daft Punk like you’ve never heard them before. Read on for the full story behind The Black Sheikhs……..
The Black Sheikhs were formed in 1926 by taking life-size casts of the then highly acclaimed “Royal Dachshund Infirmary Surgeons Band”, who performed canine inflected versions of popular hits of the time. The casts were forgotten, lost to the mists of time until, in 1982, they were discovered by a retail historian underneath the Trafford Centre in Greater Manchester. Animated by generous applications of salves, ointments, creams and menthol snuff, they were brought to life for your pleasure and delectation.
To enquire about booking Peak of Swing for your event email gavin@highpeakmusic.co.uk or call 01457 866 160.
Sample Set List
SET LIST
Motörhead- The Ace of Spades
Kylie Minogue – I Can’t Get You Out Of My Head
Beyoncé – Crazy In Love
Madness – Baggy Trousers
Moves Like Jagger – Maroon 5
Get This Party Started – Pink
Let’s Get It Started – Black Eyed Peas
Take On Me – A-Ha
A Whole Lotta Love – Led Zeppelin
Tainted Love -Soft Cell
Arctic Monkeys – I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor
Nirvana -Smells Like Teen Spirit
Louis Armstrong – When The Saints Go Marching In
Gorillaz – Feel Good Inc
Frankie Valli – Grease
Elisabeth Welch – The Charleston
Daft Punk – Get Lucky
Talking Heads – Psycho Killer
Kaiser Chiefs – I Predict A Riot
The Kinks – All Day And All Of The Night
The Who – My Generation
Bob Marley – Could You Be Loved
We No Speak Americano – Yolanda Be Cool
Paparazzi – Lady Gaga
Bad Romance – Lady Gaga
