EXCELLENT LIVE EVENT BAND – THE PHILOSOPHERS – based in Berks
The Philosophers party band are a slick and sophisticated event band, made up of some of the UK’s most sought after artists and musicians. Our elite musicians have not only trained at the highest level at Trinity Laban Conservatoire, the London College of Music and the Institute of Contemporary Music, but have working credits that include performing at venues as diverse as the O2 Arena, the Royal Albert Hall and Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, to name only a few.
With Philosophy party band you get incredible music, but also performance factor, high energy and audience interaction that will have your audience in awe and your dance floor heaving!  The Philosophers love what they do and that’s obvious in every performance, which is why they have worked with greats including Boys II Men and the Glenn Miller Orchestra, toured with The Drifters on their ‘Optimum Tour’, and supported Passenger. Within the band they have musicians signed to EMI Publishing, vocalists that have performed on BBC One, Sky and ITV, and a band that will give you a show that your guests will truly remember!
The Philosophers party band are an incredible line-up of the UK’s finest talent and the best feel-good music; all delivered in The Philosophers unrivalled stage show. From classic Soul to Uptown Funk, 90’s R&B to 70’s Disco, The awe-inspiring 7 to 13 piece line-ups will expertly perform creative arrangements with incredible performance factor, and all tailored to their audience.
The Philosophers party band elite vocalists and musicians regularly appear on UK TV and perform at prestigious venues and arenas worldwide. Our musicians and singers have performed alongside Boys 2 Men, Pixie Lott and even supported Diversity on their UK Arena tour. The Philosophers world-class line-up guarantees to set your event apart.
I had no hesitation in choosing The Philosophers to perform at my wedding, having seen Melanie perform numerous times before, even better with her band! They were amazing and our first dance song was sensational, I was really touched they learnt it for me, without need for words. I couldn’t recommend The Philosophers any higher. Mrs M Sudbery, Wedding, Sunningdale Park, Ascot
Moves Like Jagger – Marron Five/ Christina Aguilera•
Price Tag – Jessie J
Marry Me – Bruno Mars
2000-2010
Valerie – Amy Winehouse
Rock Your Body – Justin Timberlake
Mercy – Duffy
Red Alert – Basement Jaxx
Be Faithful – Fat Man Scoop
Sexy Back - Justin Timberlake
Filthy Gorgeous – Scissor Sisters
Do Your Thing – Basement Jaxx
Sex on Fire – Kings of Leon
Use Somebody – Kings of Leon
Crazy In Love – Beyonce
Moving Too Fast – Artful Dodger
Candy Man – Christina Aguilera
Crazy – Gnarls Barkley
I Believe in a Thing Called Love – The Darkness
Mr Brightside – The Killers
I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas
If I Aint Got You – Alicia Keys
1990-2000:
Show Me Love – Robin S
Finally- Cee Cee Peniston
Relight My Fire – Take That Feat Lulu
Livin La Vida Loca – Ricky Martin
Midnight at The Oasis – Brand New Heavies
Groove is in the Heart – Deee-Lite
Shy Guy – Diana King
Jump Around – House of Pain
You Might Need Somebody – Shola Ama
This is How We Do It – Montell Jordan1980-1990:
Power of Love – Huey Lewis and the News
Don't Stop till You Get Enough - Michael Jackson
Call Me Al – Paul Simon
Dancing on The Ceiling – Lionel Richie
Never Too Much – Luther Vandross
Ain't Nobody – Chaka Kham
I'm Coming Out – Diana Ross
Hot Hot Hot – Arrow
Kiss – Prince
9-5 – Dolly Parton
Sweet Dreams – Eurythmics
I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston
Heaven is a Place on Earth – Belinda Carlisle
PYT – Michael Jackson
Don't Stop Believing – Journey
Walking on Sunshine – KC and The Sunshine Band
You Might Need Somebody- Randy Crawford
Living on a Prayer – Bon Jovi
Summer of 69 – Bryan Adams
1970 - 1980
Good Times - Chic
We Are Family – Sister Sledge
Signed Sealed Delivered – Stevie Wonder
December 1963 (Oh What a Night) – Frank Valli and the Four Seasons•
September – Earth Wind and Fire
I Feel For You – Chaka Khan
Simply The Best – Tina Turner
I Wish – Stevie Wonder
Shake Your Body Down – The Jacksons
Superstition – Stevie Wonder
Le Freak - Chic
Play That Funky Music - Chic
You To Me Are Everything – The Real Thing
I'm Every Woman – Chaka Khan
Mamma Mia - Abba
Waterloo - Abba
Dancing Queen - Abba
Blame it on the Boogie – The Jacksons
Car Wash – Rose Royce
Moondance – Van Morrison
StreetLife – Randy Crawford
Don;t Stop me Now – Queen
Best of My Love- The Emotions
Gimme Some Lovin – Spencer Davis Group
Move on Up - Curtis Mayfield
Let's Stay Together - Al Green
Young Hearts Run Free – Candi Staton
You Got The Love – Candi Staton
Disco Inferno – The Trammps
1960 - 1970:
Higher and Higher – Jackie Wilson
I Feel Good – James Brown
Shout - Lulu
Respect – Aretha Franklin
Proud Mary – Tina Turner
Hit the Road Jack – Ray Charles
Dancing in the Streets – Martha Reeves and the Vandellas
Think – Aretha Franklin
Twist Again – Chubby Checker
Saturday Night at the Movies- The Drifters
You Can't Hurry Love - The Supremes
Lounge/Jazz Music
I Just Wanna Make Love to You - Etta James
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
If I Aint Got You - Alicia Keys
Make You Feel My Love - Adele
Rude – Magic!
Hero - Mariah Carey
Lost Without You – Robin Thicke
Angel -Sarah Maclauchlan
Show Me Heaven - Maria McKee
You're Still The One- Shania Twain
How Do I Live - LeAnn Rimes
That Ole Devil Called Love
Lego House – Ed Sheeran
At Last- Etta James
I Will Always Love You- Whitney Houston/Dolly Parton (both versions)
Think Twice - Celine Dion
My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion
Everything I do, I do It For You - Bryan Adams
Right Here Waiting - Richard Marx
Promise Me- Beverley Craven
The Closest Thing To Crazy - Katie Melua
Beautiful - Christina Aguilera
Everytime - Britney Spears
Close To You - The Carpenters
Autumn Leaves - Eva Cassidy
Somewhere over The Rainbow - Eva Cassidy
Killing Me Softly - Roberta Flack
Heaven - Bryan Adams/DJ Sammi (Candlelight Mix)
Greatest Love Of All - Whitney Houston
There You'll Be - Faith Hill
What a Wonderful World - Nat King Cole
Wind Beneath My Wings - Bette Midler
Why - Annie Lennox
That Ole Devil Called Love - Alison Moyet
Turn Me On - Norah Jones
Cheek To Cheek - Standard
Fly Me To The Moon
Come Fly With Me
Blue Moon
Lady Is a Tramp
The Very Thought of You - Billie Holliday
Moon Rive r- Andy Williams
Minnie The Moocher
Moondance
Get Happy
That Man- Caro Emerald
Cry Me a River - Julie London
At Last - Etta James
Summertime
Sway
Fever - Peggy Lee
The Look Of Love - Diana Krall
Autumn Leaves
Hands - Jewel
Come Away With Me - Norah Jones
I'm Yours-Jason Mraz
I Vow To Thee My Country
How Great Thou Art
True Love - Cole Porter
What a Wonderful World - Nat King Cole
Fields of Gold - Eva Cassidy
Jewish Music:
Hora Medley including:
Siman Tov
Moshiach
Hevenu Shalom Alecheim
Mazel Tov
Hava Nagila
Erev Shel Shoshanim
Oseh Shalom
Testimonials:
They were amazing, friendly and accommodating, and so so much fun! We, and all our guests had so much fun! We loved having a horn section and the vocals were incredible! Claire & Nick, Pittville Pump Rooms, Cheltenham
Thanks so much for your epic performance last night! Every person was on the dance floor! Can't wait to book you again soon! Emma at Something Blue Wedding Planners
We are so lucky to have found Philosophers band. They played at our wedding party and were fantastic. In the build up to the wedding the lead band member was in touch to make sure the night ran smoothly, we had some special requests which she accommodated - nothing was too much trouble. Since our wedding, so many guests have commented on the excellent band! If we have a party again I will be ringing the Philosophers. Thank you for being absolutely amazing. Emma Turner, Wedding, Pebble Beach, Barton On Sea
For my husbands 40th birthday party we had Philosophy come all the way to Milan to be the cherry on top of what turned out to be the best night! They really got the party started and within minutes the dance floor was full and didn't stop pumping until the small hours. Every one of my guests complimented the quality of the band and its singers, and said they had a wonderful time dancing and singing along to their favourite hits. Thank you Philosophers!Anna Buckley - Proli, 40th Birthday, Milan
What can I say...probably the tightest band Ive heard for a while what a sound! Simon Mansfield, Vern Allen
I booked Melanie and her band The Philosophers band for a 60th birthday celebration for my wife. Melanie and her band were a huge hit with everyone, she sang pitch perfect from start to finish with a choice of songs that had everyone dancing throughout the night. The Philosophers are true professionals and I cannot recommend them enough. Stephen Simpson, 60th Birthday, Marlborough
I had no hesitation in choosing The Philosophers to perform at my wedding, having seen Melanie perform numerous times before, even better with her band! They were amazing and our first dance song was sensational, I was really touched they learnt it for me, without need for words. I couldn't recommend The Philosophers any higher. Mrs M Sudbery, Wedding, Sunningdale Park, Ascot
They were amazing, friendly and accommodating, and so so much fun! We, and all our guests had so much fun! We loved having a horn section and the vocals were incredible! Claire & Nick, Pittville Pump Rooms, Cheltenham
Thanks so much for your epic performance last night! Every person was on the dance floor! Can't wait to book you again soon! Emma at Something Blue Wedding Planners
We are so lucky to have found The Philosophers band. They played at our wedding party and were fantastic. In the build up to the wedding the lead band member was in touch to make sure the night ran smoothly, we had some special requests which she accommodated - nothing was too much trouble. Since our wedding, so many guests have commented on the excellent band! If we have a party again I will be ringing The Philosophers. Thank you  for being absolutely amazing. Emma Turner, Wedding, Pebble Beach, Barton On Sea
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