Acoustic Caravan are an authentic Gypsy jazz ensemble who since 2001 perform unique and fresh arrangements of traditional Gypsy swing, Italian and Spanish music on two guitars and vocals (bigger lineups available).
They are a highly sought-after Gypsy jazz band for wedding gigs, corporate and private events.
Acoustic Caravan have recorded their own album at “Le QuecumBar”, the most prestigious Gypsy jazz venue in Europe, and were featured in Portobello Radio and London One Radio.
As well as performing regularly in the UK, they have toured in France, Italy, Malta and Russia, and played at many illustrious venues including the House of Parliament, Brasserie Zedel, Tower of London, Union Chapel, Novikov, the Century Club, Brasserie Toulouse Lautrec, Le QuecumBar, The Forge, Gaucho, Cahoots, The Hideaway and the Green Note.
Repertoire
7 Nation Army – The White Stripes Alhambra – Antonio Forcione All Of Me – Gerald Marks & Seymour Simons All The Things You Are – Jerome Kern Autumn Leaves – Joseph Kosma & Jacques Prevert Azzurro – Paolo Conte Bistro Fada – Stephane Wrembel Bong Bong - Manu Chao Blue Bossa – Kenny Dorham Blue Drag – Django Reinhardt Caravan – Juan Tizol C'est Si Bon - Henri Betti Dark Eyes – Django Reinhardt Desafinado – Newton Mendonca Festival – Neil Stacey Georgia On My Mind – Hoagy Carmichael & Stuart Gorrell Get Lucky – Daft Punk How High The Moon – Morgan Lewis I Can't Give You Anything But Love - Jimmy McHugh I Can't Take My Eyes Off You – Gloria Gaynor I Got Rhythm – Ira & George Gershwin I Wanna be Like You - Louis Prima I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor I'll See You In My Dreams – Django Reinhardt Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder It Don't Mean A Thing (If You Ain't Got That Swing) – Duke Ellington I've Got a Crush on You – George GershwinJe M'amuse – Caravan PalaceJust a Gigolo - Louis Prima Karate – Egberto Gismonti Lady Be Good - George Gershwin La Javanaise - Serge Gainsbourg Lets Call The Whole Thing Off - George Gershwin L'italiano – Toto Cotugno Lullaby of Birdland - George Shearing Mambo Italiano – Bob Merrill Minor Swing – Django Reinhardt Montagne Saint Genevieve – Django Reinhardt Moondance – Van Morrison My Funny Valentine – Richard Rodgers & Lorentz Hart Nuages – Django Reinhardt On The Sunny Side of The Street - Jimmy McHugh Songe D'Autumne – Django Reinhardt Spain – Chick Corea St. Thomas – Sonny Rollins Summertime – George Gershwin Sway – Luis Demetrio & Pablo Beltran Ruiz Tainted Love - Soft Cell Take Five – Paul Desmond & Dave Brubeck There Will Never be Another You - Harry Warren
Testimonials
Acoustic Caravan...One of the most incredibly talented bands we've ever seen perform live. Every song draws in the listener with their energetic and animated performances. Acoustic Caravan will blow your mind!Ed Jacobs
Acoustic Caravan made our night!Holly Price
We personally want to thank Acoustic Caravan for their amazing performance and for being so professional yet lovely and personable. We couldn't recommend them enough!Dave & Seraphina Jones
We would like to say a massive thank you to Acoustic Caravan. You guys were absolutely superb at our wedding last week and went down a treat with our guests!!
Maise & Steve
FAQ
FREE 30 minutes Skype Consultation to discuss the repertoire on the gig.All equipment is PAT tested.
The band is covered by Public Liability Insurance.
We are happy to play outdoors, weather permitting and under a gazebo.
Tech requirements are at least one power socket near the performance space.