Laughing Jacks function and wedding band from Newcastle, North East England - for weddings, parties and corporate events. This extremely versatile five piece play a wide repertoire of rock, pop, soul and jazz music to cater for the great taste range found at weddings, parties, corporate events and restaurants, around the North East, Northumberland and beyond.
For wedding bands, as well as the five piece line up there are various duo and trio permutations of the band available for different functions. This allows us to provide music for events large and small, tailored to the venue and audience. Click the Line Ups link for more details.
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These tracks were recorded live by Julien Batten at Quayside Studios, Newcastle on Sunday 16th January 2011. The video footage was shot by David Nell of Deja Vu Video. The tracks were recorded completely live with no over dubs or "fixes".
Local restaurant owner Neil Wilkins has been a friend of the band ever since they played at his wedding nearly seven years ago, at Rothbury Village Hall. Neil also runs "Wilkins Fine Dining" outside catering company, so he's crossed paths with them on many occasions since the big day.
Laughing Jacks are making a rare public appearance at Neil's restaurant "The New Exchange Brasserie and Bar" at the Saville Exchange, North Shields on Saturday February 18th. Tickets for the event are £19.95, which includes a three course meal and a two set performance from the band. For more information about this event visit the venue's website: New Exchange Brasserie and Bar, or call Neil on 0191 2587866.
Laughing Jacks are widely regarded as one of the best wedding and function bands in Newcastle and Northumberland. The band has been performing at weddings all over the North East since 1999.
We have well over a thousand satisfied clients - to find out what just some of them have said about the band have a look at our Client Comments page. Laughing Jacks are proud to be on the recommended supplier list of all the most prestigious venues in the North. We have testimonials from some of the best venues in the region that we visit regularly, playing at weddings and functions in Gateshead, Sunderland, Durham, Yarm, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Darlington, Yorkshire and Harrogate.
This extremely versatile line up play a wide repertoire of rock, pop, soul and swing/ratpack to cater for the varied taste and age range found at weddings, corporate events, parties and restaurants. Unlike most wedding bands in the North East, Laughing Jacks have two highly competent lead vocalists. The male/female combination allows the band to have a more dynamic sound and a broader repertoire of your favourite songs.
For tips on how to select professional entertainers for your Big Day, have a look at Choosing a Wedding Band.
See the Regular Venues we visit.
See the Corporate Clients we've worked for recently.
Read Testimonials from top wedding and corporate function venues.
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The band can provide prerecorded Interval Music to be played while the band is not onstage.
Sophisticated entertainment for smaller venues and events: Vocal & Piano Duo.
The band can supply potential clients with a CD containing songs from the various sections of their repertoire. Please ring us for details.
To contact Laughing Jacks, or for more details on bookings, availability and quotations, please ring Richard Rutherford on 0774 3817 177, email laughingjacks@googlemail.com or use our handy Contact Form.