Our 6-piece party band performing swing and soul favourites, with a great set list that appeals to audiences of all ages. The perfect option for events with a tighter budget.
The Get Downs Lite is a fun and lively swing and soul band, who provide fantastic upbeat dancing music that will keep your guests on the dancefloor from the first song to the last.
The band starts the evening with a set of energetic swing and jive music (I Wanna Be Like You, Twistin' The Night Away, Sway) and then moves on to soul and Motown music (Say a Little Prayer, Sir Duke, Valerie).
The varied set list pleases audiences of all ages, making The Get Downs Lite the perfect option for wedding receptions - although the band is also perfect for birthday parties, anniversaries, corporate events and charity balls.
We know that at weddings you need to carefully manage your budget, which is why Down for the Count have made The Get Downs Lite - a smaller version of our original party band The Get Downs. It’s often possible to “upgrade” to a larger line-up closer to your event, if your budget allows and you decide you’d like to take advantage of the larger repertoire list and the fuller, punchier sound delivered by the larger band.
The Get Downs Lite usually performs as a 6-piece band (female vocals, piano, bass, drums, trumpet and saxophone). To increase the band's repertoire, you can add a guitarist; and the band also available as part of our wedding music packages, meaning you can have great live musical entertainment throughout your whole wedding day.
The Get Downs Lite is available in two line-ups:
When performing as the 6-piece line-up we can occasionally swap the trumpet or saxophone for a guitar - we usually make this decision based on any song requests you may have.
Head over to The Get Downs page to explore our 8-piece and larger line-ups!
"We hired The Get Downs Lite for our summer wedding, and couldn't have been happier with them... The band is just brilliant and the dance floor was full throughout their set. They really made the event."
Wedding Reception
"They were fantastic musicians and really helped to make it a memorable evening. Thanks again for being so accommodating in the run up to the wedding."
Wedding reception, Ridge Farm, Surrey
"Your band gets 10/10. Professional, flexible, friendly, skilled and very low-maintenance. Mike is a true band-leader."
Birthday Party, London
Here's a typical set list performed by The Get Downs Lite.
Well Alright, OK, You Win
Jump, Jive & Wail
Sway
Twistin' the Night Away
Feeling Good
Mambo Italiano
Tu Vuo Fa L'Americano
Beyond the Sea
I've Got You Under My Skin
I Wanna Be Like You
L-O-V-E
Moondance
Reet Petite
My Baby Just Cares For Me
Fly Me To The Moon
Moondance
Mack the Knife
Blame it on the Boogie
Superstition
Think
Respect
You Can't Hurry Love
Heatwave
Dancing in the Street
I Heard It Through the Grapevine
Rescue Me
I Say a Little Prayer for You
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
I Feel Good
Valerie
Sir Duke
September
Can't Take My Eyes Off You
Encore: New York, New York
Down for the Count are not an agency - we're a collective of 30 professional musicians who perform together in a range of different line-ups.
If The Get Downs Lite isn't quite the right band for you, there's a good chance one of our other bands will be perfect:
Our original party band - this is the larger version of The Get Downs Lite and benefits from a punchier sound and an even larger repertoire list.
Our premium party band - unlike The Get Downs Lite, this ensemble doesn't play swing and jive music but instead concentrates just on pop, soul and Motown music.
This band is similar to The Get Downs Lite but just plays vintage jazz and swing music. It's more suited to background music, although the 6-piece version (with drums) is great to dance to.
For something a bit different book Get Brassy - a New Orleans styled brass band performing covers of your favourite pop and disco songs. Perfect for venues where amplified music is prohibited.
