Enthusiasts of a bygone age, be they promoters, musicians, artistes, creative types.
Talk to us if you want to hold an event that'll really live in the memory!
The Shellac Collective is a like-minded group who are passionate about 78rpm.
We offer great music from bygone times. From the decadence of the 1920's Jazz Age, the pure glamour of the 1930's Dance Band Era and the nostalgia of the War Years, exciting Rhythm 'n' Blues, Jumpin' Jive, exotic Latin and Calypso beats through to the Rock 'n' Roll explosion of the 1950s, the Shellac Collective can create the mood.
With access to over 100,000 78 rpm records, our sophisticate spinners of platters are ready to create an aural ambience that'll lift your hearts, tap your feet and get you dancing.
If you also plan to have live music, we'll work with any musicians you may have already booked. Alternatively, we can sort this out for you, selecting bands and acts from our large array of contacts, that will suit the occasion. Let us know what you have in mind, and we'll come armed with some interesting ideas and suggestions.
Just send us a message through our Myspace page and we'll be in contact. We can provide musical options to suit any size of budget, whether it's a music festival, club night, corporate event, company picnic, May ball, prom night or wedding. No matter the venue, the Shellac Collective provide a thoroughly singular musical experience!!
WHATS ON!
DON'T MISS the Shellac Collective's 78rpm Special at Norwich Arts Centre on Saturday 30th August:
Fresh from rocking the Come Dancing Tent at Camp Bestival, as heard on Our BBC Radio One special, the oldest of old skool, playing the very best Jump, Swing, Rhythm & Blues and Rock'n'Roll, shimmy, lindy hop, jive or just shake your bodies to the scratchy sounds of The Shellac Collective!
Appearing by request, following their amazing night in the Arts Centre bar supporting Ska Cubano - the joint was jumping and the tables were danced on...
DJ's
Greg from Greg's Greats - The man with 130,000 78's and a regular contributor to Rob da Bank's Radio One show.
DJ78 - Master of the Wind-up Gramophones, going electric for one night only!
Kingston Daddy - A Norwich institution, dusting off his shellac collection just for you.
Banks - The mystery DJ with some truly awesome tunes on the 7s & 8s.
Live musical interludes
Cookie The Cutter - A phenomenal barrel house piano player and blues shouter, like Bessie Smith on Red Bull!
James Goodwin - truly soulful blues pianist, launching his debut CD album "Blue-eyed Devil" this very night!
Decor for the evening will be enhanced by the Bonanafana "60 Minute Makeover" Team and there's also the possibility of an appearance by some very special dancing guests...
The music will be in the main hall from 8pm - 11pm-ish, AND also in the bar until we are thrown out!
Advance tickets - £6 or £5 concessions!
