Johnny & The Goodtime Boys

Johnny & The Goodtime Boys

  • Base Location:

    Leicester
  • Guide Price:

    £3,535 - £4,055 + Travel
Guide Price includes Band + DJ Music

This stunning, star-studded band bring the biggest Soul & Motown songs of the 60s, 70s & 80s crashing all the way into the 21st Century! Perfect for weddings, parties and corporate events.

Style

All the glitz and glamour of Motown with a refreshingly contemporary twist. Johnny & The Goodtime Boys are a true taste of 21st Century Soul.

Standard Package

  • Professional soul band with an awesome live show!
  • 2 x 60 or 3 x 40 minute live sets
  • Brilliant repertoire featuring the biggest soul & motown dance floor fillers from across the years that you know and love!
  • Professional PA, stage lighting and sound engineer
  • Bespoke pre-mixed DJ service before and after live sets
  • Your choice of first dance or special request performed
  • PAT certified equipment and Public Liability Insurance (required by venue)
  • Dedicated booking manager on hand throughout the booking and planning process

Optional Extras

  • 60 minute live lounge-style duo/trio (male and/or female vocals and pianist)
They were absolutely phenomenal. They had our guests up and dancing from the first song to the very last. The atmosphere with the band was so great!

Video

Audio

Repertoire

Classic

54-46 - Toots & The Maytals
Ain’t Too Proud To Beg - The Temptations
All Night Long - Lionel Richie
Band Of Gold - Freda Payne
Blame It On The Boogie - Jackson 5
Can You Feel It - Jackson 5
Celebration - Kool & The Gang
Chic Medley (Everybody Dance / Good Times / Greatest Dancer / We Are Family)
Cool Jerk - The Capitols
Dancing In The Street - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
Disco Inferno - The Trammps
Disco Medley (Best Of My Love / Got To Be Real / Upside Down / Never Too Much)
Heatwave - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
Higher & Higher - Jackie Wilson
Hold On I’m Coming - Sam & Dave
How Will I Know - Whitney Houston
I Feel Good - James Brown
I Got A Woman - Ray Charles
I Wish - Stevie Wonder
Knock On Wood - Eddie Floyd
Land Of 1000 Dances - Wilson Pickett
Let’s Get It On - Marvin Gaye
Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett
Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
My First, My Last, My Everything - Barry White
My Girl - The Temptations
Nowhere To Run. - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
Papa's Got A Brand New Bag - James Brown
Proud Mary - Ike & Tina
Reet Petite - Jackie Wilson
Respect - Aretha Franklin
September - Earth Wind & Fire
Shake Your Body Down - Jackson 5
Shout - Isley Brothers / Lulu
Signed Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Soul Man - Sam & Dave
Uptight - Stevie Wonder
Young Hearts Run Free - Candi Staton

Modern

Love On Top - Beyonce
Mercy - The Third Degree
Treasure - Bruno Mars
Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
Valerie - Amy Winehouse

testimonials

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“Five out of five stars!”

Samantha & Jeremony - Wedding, Prestwold Hall, Leicestershire
  • Star
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  • Star
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  • Star

“The band was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! We are sooooooo happy and honestly couldn’t have been more impressed. Thank you for all your help!”

Jessica & Greg - Wedding, The Royal Automobile Club, Surrey
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star

“I could not recommend Johnny & The Goodtime Boys highly enough. Their performance was exceptional and had all our wedding guests up and dancing till the end of the evening. They took the time to learn our first dance song and it was such a special moment to be able to dance to this, a memory we will treasure for the rest of our lives. We’ve had so many wedding guests tell us how much they enjoyed the band and how much fun they had. It was also lovely that they let one of our younger wedding guests become an honorary member and play the tambourine! Communication with the band was excellent and they were so flexible on the day to accommodate things running over slightly. The booking process with Tailored Entertainment was excellent. Communication with them was brilliant and they were so accommodating when we had to change the wedding date and venue due to COVID and ensured that we could still have everything that we wanted.”

Jess - Wedding, Whittlebury Park Golf Course, Northamptonshire
  • Star
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  • Star

“The band were unbelievable at our wedding. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed the band and the dance floor was never empty. The team at Tailored Entertainment communicated really well with us in the lead up to the wedding and worked with us to incorporate some traditional Italian songs and group dances into the main set. They were a real highlight to the wedding, a fantastic way to end a brilliant day and our guests cannot stop raving about them!”

Harry & Sonia - Wedding, Beaumanor Hall, Loughborough
  • Star
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  • Star

“We had Johnny and The Goodtime Boys at our wedding on Saturday. We had never seen them live but had watched their videos and recordings so were very much looking forward to their performance. They were excellent, on their advice they played for one solid two hour set and the dance floor was full the entire time. They created a great atmosphere and they were so good, really professional. We had lots of comments from our guests about how good they were. Worth every penny :)”

Hayley - Wedding, Cecilia Hall, Tring
  • Star
  • Star
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  • Star
  • Star

“Everybody loved the band including us it was an insane gig they played at Badgefest and one we will always remember”

Katherine & Russell - Wedding, Greenacres Campsite
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star

“They sounded and looked fantastic - great atmosphere getting the crowd going and interacting with the audience. Great front man! We all had a good boogie backstage!”

Josephine Haines - Corporate, Santa Pod Raceway, Northantsn
  • Star
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  • Star

“The band were fantastic. Everyone really enjoyed it and commented on how great they were. Please pass my thanks on to them.”

Jess Bailey - Party, The Great Victoria Hotel, Bradford
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star

“The band are fantastic. I'm so glad they agreed to play our first dance - the song was such a beautiful rendition and they continued the night with so many great soul and Motown tracks that I lost count! Thanks again guys!”

Rebecca Stanstead - Wedding, Coventry
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star

“Johnny and the guys (and lady!) were absolutely phenomenal. They had our guests up and dancing from the first song to the very last. The atmosphere with he band was so great and I would book them tomorrow if I could!”

Steven Cornell - Wedding, Leicester
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star

“They played great, fun music and were very talented. They really got the party going!”

Charlotte Wallace - Birthday Party, Midlands
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star

“What a fantastic band! Played at my son's wedding and they were brilliant!”

Jo Porter - Wedding, Midlands
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star

“Thanks Dan for all your help with our wedding preparations, the band were fantastic, it worked so well in the venue even with an interruption from the Stig xx”

Louise McIntosh - Wedding, Leicester

Key Info

Johnny & The Goodtime Boys | Soul & Motown Band Hire, Leicester
Based:
Leicester
Guide Price:
£3,535 - £4,055
Genre:
Line-Up:
  • Drums
  • Bass
  • Guitar
  • Keys
  • Male Vocals
  • Female Vocals
Additional musicians:
  • Sax
  • Trumpet
Lead Vocals:
  • Male & Female

FAQ

I really want to have a great party with everyone on the dance floor - are you the right band for that?

Absolutely! We have been performing at weddings and events for several years and have an infectious live show that guarantees a packed dance floor and a party that you and your guests will remember for years to come! Our repertoire features the biggest Soul, Motown & Disco classics along with some current chart hits too, so there's certainly something for everyone.

Do you take requests?

We are happy to perform one special request for you - for weddings this is usually the first dance. You can also let us know your top 10 preferences from the repertoire, as well as send up to 30 requests for the disco - so you can be sure to hear all your favourites on the evening.

How long do you take to set-up?

120 minutes. If you are organising a wedding or event where the evening reception is in the same room as your meal, we often arrive to set-up while the room is turned around - we can have background music playing within around 60 minutes of load in.

What time do you play?

At a time to suit your event, standard prices are for 2 hours of live music, any time between 7pm and midnight.

How long do you play for?

We perform 2 x 60-minute live sets (or 3 x 40 minutes) in the evening and also provide a pre-mixed disco (tailored to your tastes) before and after live sets, so your whole night of entertainment is covered in one booking.

Do you have your own PA and lighting?

Yes – all included in the price. You won't have to hire any additional equipment in.

What is the difference between the ‘pre-mixed DJ service’ that comes with the standard package and the 'band member to DJ live' which is an optional extra?

The pre-mixed DJ service is where the band put on a bespoke playlist (you can request up to 30 songs in advance for this) through the PA before and after their live sets. We do this at most events and it works great - the volume of the music would be the same as if you had a DJ.

If you upgrade to the live DJ service, you can still send over preferences in advance, but you will also have a band member selecting and mixing tracks live on the night, as well as taking requests. The DJ will be happy to make important announcements but they will not talk constantly over or between tracks (that's just not our style!). We also think it's important to say that the DJ won't have a separate DJ booth - they will set up in an appropriate space (ideally to the side of the stage) and the PA/lighting will be the same as what is being used by the band.

What is the website guide price based on?

The published guide price is based on our 8-piece line-up performing at a venue within 30 miles of our base in Leicester. We charge travel costs for venues further than 30 miles, and if your venue is more than a 2 hours 30 mins drive home, we charge a bit extra so we can book accommodation. For an accurate quote please contact us with your event date and venue details.

Our venue has a noise limiter, can you work with that?

Yes, we regularly work at venues with noise limiters. We are happy to contact the venue in advance of the event to make sure we have all the required information to enable us to plan accordingly.

Do you have Public Liability Insurance and PAT tested equipment?

Yes.

Will you perform our first dance?

Yes, as long as we have four weeks' notice we will learn the first dance of your choice.

How much space do you require?

We have played in some very small spaces, but ideally a minimum of around 2.5m x 5m.

How much power do you require?

2 x 13-amp sockets are fine for our system.

Do I need to provide food/drinks?

The band's standard rider is for a hot meal and soft drinks for the band members or a £15 pp rider buyout

Can we see you play live before booking?

As a professional function band our bookings tend to be weddings and private events that unfortunately we are unable to invite guests to. Our videos are a very accurate insight into our look and sound, and we'd also encourage you to check out our testimonials page to see what previous clients have said about their experience with the band.

Video

Audio

Repertoire

Classic

54-46 - Toots & The Maytals
Ain’t Too Proud To Beg - The Temptations
All Night Long - Lionel Richie
Band Of Gold - Freda Payne
Blame It On The Boogie - Jackson 5
Can You Feel It - Jackson 5
Celebration - Kool & The Gang
Chic Medley (Everybody Dance / Good Times / Greatest Dancer / We Are Family)
Cool Jerk - The Capitols
Dancing In The Street - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
Disco Inferno - The Trammps
Disco Medley (Best Of My Love / Got To Be Real / Upside Down / Never Too Much)
Heatwave - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
Higher & Higher - Jackie Wilson
Hold On I’m Coming - Sam & Dave
How Will I Know - Whitney Houston
I Feel Good - James Brown
I Got A Woman - Ray Charles
I Wish - Stevie Wonder
Knock On Wood - Eddie Floyd
Land Of 1000 Dances - Wilson Pickett
Let’s Get It On - Marvin Gaye
Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett
Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
My First, My Last, My Everything - Barry White
My Girl - The Temptations
Nowhere To Run. - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
Papa's Got A Brand New Bag - James Brown
Proud Mary - Ike & Tina
Reet Petite - Jackie Wilson
Respect - Aretha Franklin
September - Earth Wind & Fire
Shake Your Body Down - Jackson 5
Shout - Isley Brothers / Lulu
Signed Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Soul Man - Sam & Dave
Uptight - Stevie Wonder
Young Hearts Run Free - Candi Staton

Modern

Love On Top - Beyonce
Mercy - The Third Degree
Treasure - Bruno Mars
Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
Valerie - Amy Winehouse

testimonials

  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star

“Five out of five stars!”

Samantha & Jeremony - Wedding, Prestwold Hall, Leicestershire
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star

“The band was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! We are sooooooo happy and honestly couldn’t have been more impressed. Thank you for all your help!”

Jessica & Greg - Wedding, The Royal Automobile Club, Surrey
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star

“I could not recommend Johnny & The Goodtime Boys highly enough. Their performance was exceptional and had all our wedding guests up and dancing till the end of the evening. They took the time to learn our first dance song and it was such a special moment to be able to dance to this, a memory we will treasure for the rest of our lives. We’ve had so many wedding guests tell us how much they enjoyed the band and how much fun they had. It was also lovely that they let one of our younger wedding guests become an honorary member and play the tambourine! Communication with the band was excellent and they were so flexible on the day to accommodate things running over slightly. The booking process with Tailored Entertainment was excellent. Communication with them was brilliant and they were so accommodating when we had to change the wedding date and venue due to COVID and ensured that we could still have everything that we wanted.”

Jess - Wedding, Whittlebury Park Golf Course, Northamptonshire
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star

“The band were unbelievable at our wedding. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed the band and the dance floor was never empty. The team at Tailored Entertainment communicated really well with us in the lead up to the wedding and worked with us to incorporate some traditional Italian songs and group dances into the main set. They were a real highlight to the wedding, a fantastic way to end a brilliant day and our guests cannot stop raving about them!”

Harry & Sonia - Wedding, Beaumanor Hall, Loughborough
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star

“We had Johnny and The Goodtime Boys at our wedding on Saturday. We had never seen them live but had watched their videos and recordings so were very much looking forward to their performance. They were excellent, on their advice they played for one solid two hour set and the dance floor was full the entire time. They created a great atmosphere and they were so good, really professional. We had lots of comments from our guests about how good they were. Worth every penny :)”

Hayley - Wedding, Cecilia Hall, Tring
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star

“Everybody loved the band including us it was an insane gig they played at Badgefest and one we will always remember”

Katherine & Russell - Wedding, Greenacres Campsite
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star

“They sounded and looked fantastic - great atmosphere getting the crowd going and interacting with the audience. Great front man! We all had a good boogie backstage!”

Josephine Haines - Corporate, Santa Pod Raceway, Northantsn
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star

“The band were fantastic. Everyone really enjoyed it and commented on how great they were. Please pass my thanks on to them.”

Jess Bailey - Party, The Great Victoria Hotel, Bradford
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star

“The band are fantastic. I'm so glad they agreed to play our first dance - the song was such a beautiful rendition and they continued the night with so many great soul and Motown tracks that I lost count! Thanks again guys!”

Rebecca Stanstead - Wedding, Coventry
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star

“Johnny and the guys (and lady!) were absolutely phenomenal. They had our guests up and dancing from the first song to the very last. The atmosphere with he band was so great and I would book them tomorrow if I could!”

Steven Cornell - Wedding, Leicester
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star

“They played great, fun music and were very talented. They really got the party going!”

Charlotte Wallace - Birthday Party, Midlands
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star

“What a fantastic band! Played at my son's wedding and they were brilliant!”

Jo Porter - Wedding, Midlands
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star

“Thanks Dan for all your help with our wedding preparations, the band were fantastic, it worked so well in the venue even with an interruption from the Stig xx”

Louise McIntosh - Wedding, Leicester

Key Info

Johnny & The Goodtime Boys | Soul & Motown Band Hire, Leicester
Based:
Leicester
Guide Price:
£3,535 - £4,055
Genre:
Line-Up:
  • Drums
  • Bass
  • Guitar
  • Keys
  • Male Vocals
  • Female Vocals
Additional musicians:
  • Sax
  • Trumpet
Lead Vocals:
  • Male & Female

FAQ

I really want to have a great party with everyone on the dance floor - are you the right band for that?

Absolutely! We have been performing at weddings and events for several years and have an infectious live show that guarantees a packed dance floor and a party that you and your guests will remember for years to come! Our repertoire features the biggest Soul, Motown & Disco classics along with some current chart hits too, so there's certainly something for everyone.

Do you take requests?

We are happy to perform one special request for you - for weddings this is usually the first dance. You can also let us know your top 10 preferences from the repertoire, as well as send up to 30 requests for the disco - so you can be sure to hear all your favourites on the evening.

How long do you take to set-up?

120 minutes. If you are organising a wedding or event where the evening reception is in the same room as your meal, we often arrive to set-up while the room is turned around - we can have background music playing within around 60 minutes of load in.

What time do you play?

At a time to suit your event, standard prices are for 2 hours of live music, any time between 7pm and midnight.

How long do you play for?

We perform 2 x 60-minute live sets (or 3 x 40 minutes) in the evening and also provide a pre-mixed disco (tailored to your tastes) before and after live sets, so your whole night of entertainment is covered in one booking.

Do you have your own PA and lighting?

Yes – all included in the price. You won't have to hire any additional equipment in.

What is the difference between the ‘pre-mixed DJ service’ that comes with the standard package and the 'band member to DJ live' which is an optional extra?

The pre-mixed DJ service is where the band put on a bespoke playlist (you can request up to 30 songs in advance for this) through the PA before and after their live sets. We do this at most events and it works great - the volume of the music would be the same as if you had a DJ.

If you upgrade to the live DJ service, you can still send over preferences in advance, but you will also have a band member selecting and mixing tracks live on the night, as well as taking requests. The DJ will be happy to make important announcements but they will not talk constantly over or between tracks (that's just not our style!). We also think it's important to say that the DJ won't have a separate DJ booth - they will set up in an appropriate space (ideally to the side of the stage) and the PA/lighting will be the same as what is being used by the band.

What is the website guide price based on?

The published guide price is based on our 8-piece line-up performing at a venue within 30 miles of our base in Leicester. We charge travel costs for venues further than 30 miles, and if your venue is more than a 2 hours 30 mins drive home, we charge a bit extra so we can book accommodation. For an accurate quote please contact us with your event date and venue details.

Our venue has a noise limiter, can you work with that?

Yes, we regularly work at venues with noise limiters. We are happy to contact the venue in advance of the event to make sure we have all the required information to enable us to plan accordingly.

Do you have Public Liability Insurance and PAT tested equipment?

Yes.

Will you perform our first dance?

Yes, as long as we have four weeks' notice we will learn the first dance of your choice.

How much space do you require?

We have played in some very small spaces, but ideally a minimum of around 2.5m x 5m.

How much power do you require?

2 x 13-amp sockets are fine for our system.

Do I need to provide food/drinks?

The band's standard rider is for a hot meal and soft drinks for the band members or a £15 pp rider buyout

Can we see you play live before booking?

As a professional function band our bookings tend to be weddings and private events that unfortunately we are unable to invite guests to. Our videos are a very accurate insight into our look and sound, and we'd also encourage you to check out our testimonials page to see what previous clients have said about their experience with the band.

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