The Jive Doctors
Funk & Soul Covers Band
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Leeds, West Yorkshire
£1,492 (avg. price)
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About The Jive Doctors – professional covers band based in Leeds

A stylistically unique funk band from day one, the members of The Jive Doctors have been singing, performing, and playing in sync as if they had been together their entire musical careers.

Throughout the course of the band’s union, they have won over the hearts of music lovers from all walks of life...performing at a variety of venues, making loads of public appearances, all the while recording new music.

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The Jive Doctors regularly perform at weddings, corporate events and parties throughout the UK and internationally.

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Leeds-based soul and funk act The Jive Doctors are a male-fronted 6 piece band who specialise in delivering a great funk and soul groove but also slip some more modern tracks into the set. Enquire with them directly here.

The repertoire takes its musical cues from acts as varied as Kool and the Gang, Cee Lo Green and Marvin Gaye and also features some funked up modern hits such as Valerie and Moves Like Jagger.

Genetically engineered in a pint glass by Dr Julius Von Funkenstein, The Jive Doctors are a male-fronted professional wedding, party and function band.

Prescribing classic soul, funk and blues alongside modern hits (given the Jive Doctors' special treatment) that no party could do without, they consist of saxophone, trumpet, drums, keyboards, bass guitar, guitar and lead male vocals, with the band providing backing vocals.

The Jive Doctors have a wealth of performance experience that will set your occasion alight whether it be black tie, bat mitzvah or biopsy.

The Jive Doctors provide the highest quality music along with the highest professional performances, aiming to keep their prices as low as possible.

Our prices include 2 x 45-minute sets or 3 x 30-minute sets of live music, a professional PA system and stage rig to suit your venue, LED stage lighting and a professional sound engineer.

They say that music is the language of the soul, and nothing could be truer for this high-energy party band. Composed of a group of inspirational musicians and skilful performers, the artists behind The Jive Doctors have earned their reputation as a talented band to look out for.

From live gigs to studio sessions and more, they continue to touch fans around the world with their distinct and enjoyable musical style.

Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...

  • The Pumping House, Newark
  • Low Hall The Lakes
  • Northside Farm, Horsley
  • Stoke-on-Trent
  • Liverpool Town Hall
  • Standedge Tunnel & Visitor Centre
  • Eden Barn, Little Musgrave
  • Leeds
  • Baslow
  • Chequers Inn, Grantham

The Jive Doctors band members

Sammy Jagelman has been with The Jive Doctors from the very beginning. As Lead Singer, they take on quite a lot of responsibility, from fine-tuning the musical arrangements to assisting other bandmates with perfecting their performances.

Jake is truly a shining star. Crowds always love seeing them in full performance mode, and the band couldn’t be happier to have such an incredible Drummer up on stage and in the studio with them.

A band wouldn't be complete without its Guitarist, and The Jive Doctors couldn’t have asked for a better one than the talented Samuel Shute. They play an instrumental role in the success and musical progression of the band.

Having a sax on stage is great! But having Andy Heyes playing it is amazing. This musician fully knows how to get a crowd pumping with his blistering solos and tasteful licks Andy adds a sparkle to The Jive Doctors that most other bands do not have.

Mr Bass himself! Olly has played all over the world and brings all that experience with him to The Jive Doctors. Olly is a founding member of the band and is an invaluable asset, on stage, in practice and when arranging all the bands new material.

The newest member of the band is Mr Davies. His great stage presence and mastery of his instrument made him an instant success with the rest of the Doctors. Dex is always searching to find the right sound and the best way to connect with the audience.

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6 Verified Reviews

"Hi guys, We just wanted to say thank you again for playing at our wedding on Saturday! We absolutely loved it as did all our guests...they have all commented on how amazing the band was! You really got the party started, I don't think anybody left the dance floor once they were up. So once again, a HUGE thanks for really making it a night to remember for everyone."

Michelle & Ryan Cooper, 18 January 2024, wedding in Shropshire
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"Thank you so much for performing at our wedding. You were brilliant...great song choices and lots of energy. So many of our guests have commented on how good you guys were."

Tom Sullivan, 12 November 2023, wedding at Standedge Tunnel & Visitor Centre, Huddersfield
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"Thank you so much for playing at our wedding. Your whole band were exceptional, you made the night for our friends and family and helped make our day very special, even if it was a little cold! Thank you all so much."

Amy & Richard Kemp, 8 November 2023, wedding in Leeds
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"Me and my friends thoroughly enjoyed seeing The Jive Doctors in action. The cleverly worked out song make it an energetic, exciting show. We were up dancing the whole way through and wished it went on longer."

Sophie Hilderith, 14 October 2023, event at Oporto's, Leeds
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"The Jive Doctors are guaranteed to put a smile on your face and have you up on your feet! Every band member adds something different to the performance, allowing the audience to get involved making it a really enjoyable night. Would definitely go again!!"

Alice Franks, 20 September 2023, party at The Wardrobe, Leeds
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"It's great to see a band full of such talented musicians who have obviously honed their craft and put a lot of time into making you enjoy your night."

Andre Graham, 6 July 2023, birthday party in Leeds
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Set List

Mercy - The Third Degree
Jungle Boogie - Kool and the Gang
The Boss - James Brown
Use Me - Bill Withers
Express Yourself - Charles Wright
I Wish - Stevie Wonder
Lean On Me - Bill Withers
Summertime
Canned Heat - Jamiroquai
Hold on I’m coming - Sam and Dave
Can’t Get you out of my head - The Third Degree
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Valerie - Mark Ronson
Forget You - Cee Lo Green
War - Edwin Starr
What's Going on - Marvin Gaye
Hit The Road Jack - Ray Charles
Soul Man - Sam and Dave
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
I Heard it Through The Grapevine
Word Up - Cameo
Get Down on it - Kool & The Gang
My Girl - The Temptations
Long Train Running - The Doobie Brothers
Move on Up - Curtis Mayfield
Twist and Shout - The Isley Brother
Get up Get Down - Brass Construction
Hallelujah, I Love Her so - Ray Charles
Hard To Handle - Otis Redding
A Little Less Conversation - Elvis Presley
Mr Brightside – The Killers
500 Miles – The Proclaimers
Last Night – The White Stripes
Don’t Stop Believing – Journey
Dynamite – Calvin Harris
Chelsea Dagger – The Fratellis
Feel The Love – Rudimental
Sex on Fire – Kings of Leon
Place Your Hands – Reef
Jonny B Goode – Chuck Berry
Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke
Moves Like Jagger – Maroon 5
Use Somebody – Kings of Leon
Locked out of Heaven – Bruno Mars
Get Lucky – Daft Punk
A Punk – Vampire Weekend
Are You Gonna Be My Girl – Jet
Play That funky Music – Wild Cherry
Blame It on The Boogie – Jackson
Superstition – Stevie Wonder
All Night Long – Lionel Richie
Signed Sealed Delivered – Stevie Wonder
I Feel Good – James Brown
Hey Yaa – OutKast
Dancing in The Moonlight – Toploader
Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher – Jackie Wilson
I’m A Believer – The Monkees

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Audio samples
Move On Up - Curtis Mayfield
Long Train Running - The Doobie Brothers
Satisfaction (live) - Rolling Stones
You Can Call Me Al (live) - Paul Simon
Happy - Pharrell Williams
I Need A Dollar - Aloe Blacc
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