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SLIDE MCBRIDE

AUDIO & VIDEO

BIOGRAPHY

Three bands in one is how to describe the band, "Slide McBride".

Other words that describe the band Slide McBride are engaging, dynamic, punctual, energetic, versatile,entertaining, always fun and thoroughly professional.

The band can perform in three different “modes”, all at the one event. These three modes are;

Roving Acoustic - completely portable, playing unamplified, singer using old brass megaphoneJazz/Lounge/Latin - chilled and unobtrusive, mellow and sophisticated, classic crooningPop/Rock/Party - classic party hits from a wide cross section of eras & styles, from 60’s to contemporary

The band is renowned for their;

VersatilityAdaptabilityAbility to "read" the audience.Slide McBride is a four piece band consisting of;

Vocals/trombone/trumpet/ukulele/harmonicaBass (acoustic and electric)/vocals

To listen to audio To watch video

http://www.sydneybands.com.au/bands/wedding-bands/slide-mcbride/audio/

http://www.sydneybands.com.au/bands/wedding-bands/slide-mcbride/video/


Guitar/vocalsDrums/vocals

REPERTOIRE

jazz/lounge/acoustic

After You've Gone (Dean Martin)Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Fats Waller)Ain't That A Kick In the Head (Dean Martin)All of Me (Frank Sinatra)All Shook Up (Elvis Presley)Autumn Leaves (Nat King Cole)Better Together (Jack Johnson)Beyond The Sea (Bobby Darin/Robbie Williams)Blue MoonBlue Suede Shoes (Elvis Presley)Boogie BluesBye Bye Blackbird (Miles Davis)By The Rivers Of Babylon (Reggae Version)Cantaloupe Island ( Herbie Hancock)Cheek to Cheek (Fred Astaire)Come Fly With Me (Frank Sinatra)Corcovado (A.C.Jobim)Close To You (The Carpenters)Darktown Strutter's Ball (Ted Mulray)Don't Dream It's Over (Crowded House)Everything (Michael Buble)Fever (Peggy Lee)Fly Me To The Moon (Tony Bennett)For Once In My Life (Stevie Wonder)Georgie Girl (Reggae Version)Girl From Ipanema (Stan Getz)Got My Mojo Working (Jimmy Smith)Guantanamera (Cuba LA)Heartbreak Hotel (Elvis Presley)Hello Dolly (Louis Armstrong)Honeysuckle Rose (Fats Waller)Hound Dog (Elvis Presley)How Insensitive (A.C.Jobim)




I Can't Give You Anything But Love (D.Martin)I Get a Kick Out of You (Frank Sinatra)I Dream of Jeannie (T.V. Theme)I’ll Never Fall In Love Again (Reggae Version)I’m Beginning To See The Light (Chet Baker)I'm In The Mood For Love (Frank Sinatra)I'm Yours (Jason Mraz)Is You Is or Is You Ain't Ma Baby(Louis Jordan)It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That SwingIt Had To Be You (Harry Connick Jnr)I've Got Rhythm (George Gerswhin)I've Got You Under My Skin (Frank Sinatra)Just A Gigolo (Louis Prima)Just The Way You Are (Billy Joel)Lady Be Good (George Gershwin)La Vie En Rose (Louis Armstrong)The Lady Is A Tramp (Frank Sinatra)Let Love Rule (Lenny Kravitz)Let's Fall In Love (Diana Krall)Let's Stay Together (Al Green)Light My Fire (The Doors)The Look of Love (Dusty Springfield)L.O.V.E. (Nat King Cole)Love Me Tender (Elvis Presley)Mack the Knife (Louis Armstrong/ Bobby Darin)Moondance (Van Morrison)Moon RiverThe More I See You (Chet Baker)My Baby Just Cares For Me (Nina Simone)My Funny Valentine (Chet Baker)Night and Day (Frank Sinatra)Night Train (Alvino Rey)Oh Bla Di (Reggae Version)On A Slow Boat To China (Dean Martin)Peanut Vendor (Salsa Version)Puttin' on the Ritz (Fred Astaire)Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head (Burt Bacharach)Route 66 (Bobby Troupe)Save the Last Dance for Me (Michael Buble)She (Charles Aznevour)The Sidewinder (Lee Morgan)Something Stupid (Frank Sinatra)Somewhere Over The Rainbow (Ukulele Version)




Somewhere Over The Rainbow (Ukulele Version)Steel My Kisses (Ben Harper)Stepping Out With My Baby (Tony Bennett)Summertime (George Gershwin)Sway (Dean Martin / Michael Buble)Sweet Georgia Brown (Nat King Cole)That Old Black Magic (Frank Sinatra)That’s Amore (Dean Martin)Things Ain't What They Used to Be (Duke E.)Tie Me Kangaroo Down




TESTIMONIALS

Wedding Testimonials

"Hi Slide, I wanted to thank you and the band for putting on such a terrific show at our wedding a few weeksback. The weather could have put the dampener on the evening but your energy and music helpedeveryone forget that it was ever raining. The acoustic set was a great way to start the evening, and by thetime we hit the marquee i could tell everyone was ready to dance. We had numerous compliments duringthe evening and many more since then. In particular i thought you might like to use the following quote,which we received from one of our guests - "I haven't been to a wedding where such a great band was theglue that bound all aspects together. (musically, something for everyone)." I would gladly recommend you tofriends.

"Hi Slide, Many thanks for an excellent performance on Saturday night…you certainly made the cruise!Feedback has been great from our clients, and most of them have mentioned the band. I look forward toworking with you again for Melbourne Cup Day in November, I will let you know if any more gigs come upbefore then.

Thanks again,Emilie Allen, Eclipse Hospitality Services"

"Dear Slide and Band. I would like to thank you and the band for a making our xmas party at the Museum afantastic success. I have had some great feedback regarding the band's performance and I think the packeddancefloor spoke for itself. Hope you have a great Xmas.

RegardsRobyn Blenkins, Macquarie Bank"

"Dear Slide McBride & the gang, Thank you all for making our wedding reception the fun night that it was.We had so many people asking us how we came across such a great band. Everyone thought you guyswere fantastic. So did we!!!

Thank you,Natasha & Clint"

"Dear Slide, Thanks again for helping to make our launch party such a hit. Everybody had a ball – the thankyous are still flowing in, and the music was a big part of it.

Thanks so much.Roberta Muir, ManagerSydney Sea Food School"

"Hi Slide, Ben and I just wanted to send you a really quick email (before we jet off on our honeymoon toThailand) to say a HUGE THANK YOU for making our night SOOO GREAT! Everybody loved you (even the




Thailand) to say a HUGE THANK YOU for making our night SOOO GREAT! Everybody loved you (even theone who don’t like loud music)). Today, everybody was raving about how great you guys created theatmosphere, so…many, many thanks!

Tanya and Ben"

"Slide, I think you did a great job. Thank you very much.

Jennifer BakerGresham Partners"

"Hey Slide, Just thought I’d drop you a line to say a big thanks from Lisa and me for playing at our wedding.We were really chuffed and everyone had a great time. I think the music was great for the occasion andseeing everyone dancing was exactly what I wanted it to be. Getting my mother on the floor is alwaysentertaining, I think she went to the school of James Brown. Thanks again for the great day,

Dave Howell"

"Hi Slide, Last night’s function was a hit! A huge thanks to you and your band for owning the night – amassive success.

Lyndall RichardsInvestec"

"Dear Slide McBride, Thank you for playing at our wedding. We had the most amazing time and that is due tothe part you played. We had so many people saying how fantastic your band was. We totally agree withthem. We appreciate how well you fitted in with everything on the day. We are also grateful for your helpleading up to the wedding. Thank you for making our wedding day so much fun for us and our guests.

Lauren and Chris Mitchell"

"Dear Slide, I would like to thank you on behalf of UTS Housing for your performance at the dinner on Friday- it was very enjoyable. We had great feedback from students and staff, and we hope you enjoyed the nightas much as we did. Thank you and I hope to see you at a future event!

Kind regards,Frances Terlich, University Housing Service, UTS"

"Hello Slide, I wanted to write and say a big, huge, massive thank you for performing at our wedding onSaturday. The energy you created in the room was fantastic and it was such fun dancing along. We had somany comments about how great the band was. Music is very important to both of us and it was so great tohave everyone up and dancing along to your most excellent band. The song you learnt for us was hilariousand a real highlight of the night. But my favourite bit was how involved you were with the crowd – such ahighlight for me and many of the guests (and I loved the shots of you in the photo booth!)




Thanks again,Sarah Alderson"

"Hi Slide, We thoroughly enjoyed your band’s entertainment the other evening and will happily keep yourdetails on file for future events. Have a great Christmas and New Year and all the best for 2009.

Tracy ThomsonManaging Director - Finite IT Recruitment Solutions"

"Hi Slide, You guys are brilliant. You had the oldies and the young ones dancing their little socks off.Everyone had a ball. What a great night. If only we’d booked you for another five hours.

Jane and Danny Cully"

"Good morning Slide, Thank you to you and to the band for making our Christmas Party absolutely fabulouson Friday night. As you could see, everyone had a wonderful time. We were sad to see the night come to anend. You are very engaging with the crowd and the band is fantastic. I am pleased that we were able to lockyou in after missing out last year. Honestly, most would like to just press the repeat button and run with thesame venue and entertainment next year. If management approve this, you may just have next year’s gigagain.

Thanks,Angela Conte, Marketing Manager, DHL Exel Supply Chain"

"Dear Slide, I just wanted to say a huge thank you for playing at our wedding. You are a GREAT band andmade the reception a huge success. Lots of guests have commented on how fantastic you were. I can’tbelieve you can play such a variety of songs…fantastic!

Thanks again and happy playing,Anne Stirling"

"Slide, A note to thank you and your team very much for the great support towards making our party a verysuccessful one, last night at the American Club. Music was great and no doubt the number of colleagues onthe dance floor bore testimony to how much they were enjoying the music and having fun. We all thoughtyou and your team, your singing and music were fantastic. With best wishes for the festive season.

Kind Regards,Ruby Chan, Aon Benfield"

"Hi Slide, We had SUCH a fabulous time and you guys made it. Thank you, thank you!! I will recommendyou to everyone,

Thanks a billion times over,Urs and Drew Spring"




Urs and Drew Spring"

"To Slide McBride, You guys rocked our wedding. Thank you for helping to make it a wonderful night. Ourguests could not stop talking about you after the night.

Warm regards,Adam and Adrienne Gibbs(October 24th, 2009, Sergeants Mess)"

"Hi Slide, Thanks again for your professional support at the Thomson Reuters Christmas Party. The clientwas very impressed with the band and the function was a great success. I will be in touch to book dates for2009 early in January. Yours sincerely,

Kerri-anne CulbertSimply The Best Events"

"Dear Slide, Thank you for joining us at Café Sydney, you guys were awesome!!!!! Everyone had such a ball,and I’ve had many comments about how much they enjoyed the band. It was a wonderful day!

Lauren and Matt"

"Hi Slide, Many thanks for an excellent performance on Saturday night…you certainly made the cruise!Feedback has been great from our clients, and most of them have mentioned the band. I look forward toworking with you again for Melbourne Cup Day in November, I will let you know if any more gigs come upbefore then.

Thanks again,Emilie Allen, Eclipse Hospitality Services"

"Thanks Slide!!! You are truly the most amazing music act we could have ever found!!! Everyone absolutelyloved every minute of music!

Thank you all xxxFleur Elson-White"

"Dear Slide and Band. I would like to thank you and the band for a making our xmas party at the Museum afantastic success. I have had some great feedback regarding the band's performance and I think the packeddancefloor spoke for itself. Hope you have a great Xmas.

RegardsRobyn Blenkins, Macquarie Bank"

"Hi Slide, I just wanted to thank you for making our wedding such a great success. We have had manycompliments on the band and have been recommending you whenever we get the chance.




Thanks again,Iona Borthwick"

"Thanks for a great evening the other night, Slide _ please pass our appreciation on to the rest of the guys.

Philip HoserPartner, Freehills"

"Hi Slide & the gang, Just wanted to thank you for a fantastic night on our wedding day! The complimentshave been pouring through claiming the best wedding they have ever been to and exclaiming howAWESOME you all were! Brad & I had a fabulous time! You were fantastic and thank you so much for lettinghim bash on the drums! Brad played in various bands before I met him, and the drum kit is set up at home(main entrance door, hehe) – but I have never seen him play with a band before! It honestly made my nightand many people got very emotional exclaiming it gave them goose bumps! He is disappointed he stuffed uphis drum roll (hehe) but what can you expect on your wedding day! Something has to stuff up! (hehe) Again,thank you very, very much! We have been promoting you so much and we will continue to do so! Can’t waitto see you out and playing around, we’d love to hear from you if you end up playing somewhere where wecan see you again!

All the best,Ally & Brad"

"Slide, You are a legend. Awesome! Absolutely loved the night. The most brilliant feedback. We will definitelyre-book you for our xmas party.

Donna Flynn, IBM"

Hi Slide, Thank you so much for doing such an awesome performance on our wedding night! It really madeall the difference to our special day and we had an awesome time! Everyone commented on how good youguys were and they all had a blast!

Thanks again and all the best,Chris and Amber Cowan (20 March 2009)"

"Hi Slide, I just wanted to say thank you for the great job you did on Sunday night at the SchwarzkopfNational Conference Gala Awards Dinner. All the delegates absolutely loved you – as you could tell! Theyusually have a DJ for these events, and having Slide McBride perform made such a difference to theatmosphere on the night.

Nicole O’DonnellAxis Events Group"




"Dear Slide and the boys, Anthea and I would like to say a big thank you to you and all for a fantastic night.You guys really made a fun evening and everyone is asking where we found you. A big thank you and alsoan apology for letting me get up and destroy that AC/DC song. Once again, you were fantastic and you gaveboth Anthea and I a night we will alwys remember.

Thank you,Matt and Anthea Browne"

"Dear Slide, Just a quick note to say a big thanks to you and the band for yet another great performance onWednesday night last week. Everyone was very impressed and we were especially impressed with the lasthalf – WOW. It looked as though you guys were almost having as much fun as our group and we hope youwere. Thanks again! Merry Christmas!

Cheers, Gabby AllenProject Manager, Medical Writer, Janssen-Cilag Pty Ltd"

"Dear Slide McBride - you guys ROCK! A big thank you to you all for performing at our Barefoot BeachWedding - Friday 23 January 2009. Your professionalism and huge repertoire was outstanding. From themoment guests arrived you set the mood for a great night ahead and there is one word that sumed up ourspecial day - MAGIC! You really took our breathe away when you learnt and performed a song from me tomy husband - Friday I’m in Love by The Cure - he was over the moon as he listened to you play. All ourguests thought you were amazing, lots & lots of fun and of course you played the best music from start tofinish we cant thank you enough. Your performance and charismatic ways were out of this world - We willrecommend you to everyone we know and we believe you are the best band Sydney has to offer. I just wantto throw another party now so I Can book you again. We loved you, our guests loved you and thank you forbeing part of our special day.

Kindest regardsMatt & Mish Miller"

"Dear Slide, Thank you very much for the CD. I have just returned from the USA and it was waiting in mydesk. Next stop for it will be the car. We had a ball at Anne and Jeremy’s wedding…a little slow the next daybut you get that. Your group helped make what I believe was one of the best parties I have had the pleasureof attending. Have a great Christmas and I look forward to seeing you in 2005.

Cheers, Geoffrey F. TownerManaging Director, Amadeus Energy Limited"

"Dear Slide, We just wanted to thank you for playing at our wedding at Craigieburn on the 10th of January.You and your band truly made the evening exceptional with your unique style and character. Everyone had awonderful time and we have received many compliments from our guests and queries as to where we foundsuch a great band. Some guests have even attempted for future functions, which says it all! Thank you verymuch once again,

Lydia and Craig Munter




P.S. We loved your version of "Let’s Fall in Love". You even matched the great Carl Risely!"

"Good morning Slide, Just a quick email to say thank you for entertaining us on Saturday night. I receivedgreat feedback on the night and again this morning with emails and calls from many people who attendedand loved your music and stage antics. You've got a great band together and I'm sure RINKER/Readymixwill have the opportunity to call upon you again in the future.

Kind regardsSuzanne Palmer, Readymix"

"Slide McBride, Just want to commend each of you for the amazing evening you performed at our weddingon February 23rd. You guys were simply phenomenal and we are elated to have chosen you for ourwedding. Your charisma was expressed so well in your music & your moves. The huge repertoire was asimpressive as how professionally each & every song was sung and played. From the moment you beganuntil the final song was played, your energy and enthusiasm was as high as cloud 9. We were overlyimpressed. Our guests' compliments for Slide McBride continue to pour in & you deserve each one. Trueprofessionals! Thank you so much!

Kindest Regards,Amanda and Morgan (Roche) "

"Slide McBride, Thank you for the excellent show and performance that you provided with us on Saturdaynight. Everyone enjoyed themselves immensely and have raved about the entertainment since. It was agreat success. We would definitely recommend you to all. Thank you once again.

Penny LimberisBovis Lend Lease"

"Dear Slide McBride & the gang, Thank you all for making our wedding reception the fun night that it was.We had so many people asking us how we came across such a great band. Everyone thought you guyswere fantastic. So did we!!!

Thank you,Natasha & Clint"

"Dear Slide, Many thanks for participating in our Creat Debate event last Thursday evening – you weresuperb! Again, sincere appreciation for your support and fabulous music.

Julie BrownDymocks Literacy Foundation"

"Dear Slide, Wow! You guys were amazing at our wedding. Everybody has said how "the band" made theevening. In particular thank you for the last song-My Girl! We had no idea the MC would call you back andyou really got us off that spot! What a perfect end to the perfect night. Thank you so much!

Kind Regards,Paul + Suzanne McKenna"




Paul + Suzanne McKenna"

"Dear Slide + Band. Thank you for making our wedding such a fun night .We have had so many commentson how good the band was. I'm sure we will be seeing you again.

RegardsDavid + Jodie Greig Nann"

"Dear Slide, A long overdue thank you to you and the band for your wonder playing at our wedding at theSquadron at Kirribilli on April 13th 2000.Everyone at the wedding is still talking about how great the musicwas! You really helped make the night as successful as it was.

Thanks again,Sara xx "

"Dear Slide McBride, Just a quick note to say thank you so much for making our wedding night somemorable, we will cherish the memories forever. Thanks also for going out of your way to learn the bridalwaltz.

Love from Justine + Scott Webster"

"Dear Slide & guys, Thanks so much for helping to make our wedding the memorable day it was- the guestsare still talking about your fabulous music!

Roberta & Franz "

"Dear Slide and band members, Many thanks for providing such excellent entertainment at our wedding.Many guests commented on and after our wedding night on the quality of the band and the great musicwhich was provided. Again, thank you for making our reception a fun and memorable occasion.

Nigel & Janelle McAllister"

"Just wanted to say thank you to the band for making our wedding "the party" we'll never forget. A specialthank you to Slide for "Murder on the Dance Floor".

From Simone (Keats)+ Ken (Digney)"

"Dear McBride Boys". Thank you for being the band of the year! Your efforts enabled Kate and James tohave a very special wedding. Everyone is still talking about the music- your name has been given to all! Howlucky we were to have found you. Wishing you all a successful 2003 and many thanks again for your timeand talent.

Kind RegardsRyann Michaels"

"Dear Slide and band, How fantastic! You really made Rebecca and Mark's wedding so much fun. I haven'tdanced so much in 30 years. Our guests were just blown away and couldn't praise you highly enough. I don't




danced so much in 30 years. Our guests were just blown away and couldn't praise you highly enough. I don'tthink I've been to another wedding where the dancing began before the entrees and just didn't stop!Rebecca and Mark had a ball and I have lots of requests for information about you - could you send me a fewbrochures?

Many, many thanks,Sue Cruikshank"

"Dear Slide, We just wanted to thank you and the band for helping make our wedding so fantastic.Everybody commented on the band and you guys had them all dancing their "socks off"!!

Thanks again,Karina and Lochie Daddo"

"Dear Slide, I want to thank you for really churning out those groovy tunes at our wedding last Friday.Everyone has commented on what great music you provided, and we had a ball! The "Fallen" rumba workedout well, even though it took us some time to get to do the "Grand Finale"! Thanx - you did a great job

Love, Kathy and Robin"

"Slide, What a great night – everyone has commented on how great you guys were – made the night. Thankyou!

Cheers, Mike and Pip Strachan"

PERFORMANCE INFO

Performance duration1 - 7 hours

Stage and power requirements

No power required for acoustic roving.

Normal power required at venue for evening performance.

Travel rangeNegotiable

Performers

Other information




What sort of gigs do Slide McBride and his band do?Slide McBride does weddings



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SLIDE MCBRIDE - SYDNEY BANDS Official Website · Other words that describe the band Slide McBride are engaging, dynamic, punctual, ... Guitar/vocals Drums/vocals ... Corcovado (A.C.Jobim)