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Come and See Doctor Chocolate Live
Doctor Chocolate would recommend that you go and see any band you want to book for your event! The entertainment on the evening is such an important part of the night and it’s easy to get it wrong. A pub band can be excellent in a pub environment but not all of them are quite so good when booked for a wedding or special occasion. They may not have their own equipment, pa, lighting and have to borrow it all in, they may not be used to such a diverse crowd and they may turn up and perform in jeans and a t-shirt!
You can be sure that Doctor Chocolate are an experienced and reliable band and we are fully self contained with our own top of the range PA system and lighting – and we certainly know how to get a crowd going!
It’s not always possible to come and see us live – most of our events are private bookings so we wouldn’t invite you along to come and see/listen to us in the same way you can be sure we wouldn’t invite anyone along to your event either! However, we do have some open events through the year that are open to the public to come along to – just keep an eye on our Facebook page for details!
Alternatively it may be possible for you to come along to a rehearsal. We get together once a month to run through new songs and ideas/structures for songs. This is where we get to the bare bones of the songs and really thrash them out, make lots of mistakes and run and re run the numbers until they are perfect and ready to be performed in public! If we are having a normal monthly rehearsal then it may be possible for you to pop along and meet us. Just ask for details when you make your enquiry.
Better still – if you want to see what we look and sound like then we’ve uploaded 22 videos to our website. These videos were filmed at a charity event in November 2013 – they are 100% fully live – there is no studio recording here – this is exactly what the band sound and look like at an event! This live recording is a lot better than some bands studio recordings! Have a look for yourself here!
Wedding, Party, Corporate and Function Band
Who are Doctor Chocolate?
Doctor Chocolate are a 9-piece live party band based in the Bristol area. We are a group of seasoned, highly professional musicians who are guaranteed to make your event one to remember – and for all the right reasons!
We specialise in weddings, parties and corporate events but are also available for birthday parties, private events, charity fundraisers, proms, university balls, clubs, hotels and holiday parks. If you are planning an event – then contact us for a quote! You won’t be disappointed as we are one of the hardest working, professional and fun bands in the South West.
Although we are based in and around the South West region we are always ready to travel anywhere within the UK or internationally. We can make sure your event comes alive and the dance-floor is packed all night long with our carefully selected floor fillers!
Doctor Chocolate is male and female fronted, we are a 9-piece band comprising of: Female vocalist, Male vocalist, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Drums, Keys, Bass, Guitar and we come with our own sound engineer.
Doctor Chocolate are fully self contained with our own PA system and lighting so you don’t need to worry about sourcing this separately. We also provide recorded music during the time the band is not performing – and can offer a DJ too if you want one!
Our one priority is to ensure your party is amazing and that everyone has a great evening and we have lots of testimonials from satisfied customers with most of our bookings coming via recommendation.
Get in contact with Doctor Chocolate to find out more. Visit our website or Follow us on Facebook
Song List for Doctor Chocolate – Wedding & Party Band Bristol
Doctor Chocolate are often asked what songs we include in our sets. Well we have an extensive list of songs that we play and it’s hard to choose what we can cram into two hours so we only choose the best songs from the 1960’s through to current chart hits. Not all the songs we choose to play at weddings, charity events and corporate events have brass in the original recordings – but as we have an awesome brass section it would be criminal not to use them – so we adapt and change the songs to give them a big, round and full sound. You can be sure that we carefully pick our sets of floor filers and there is something for every generation in our sets. We always have a packed dance-floor – no matter what the occasion!
We are currently working on some new numbers for the sets to keep them fresh and funky and have a few rehearsals scheduled in for the month of February.
To give you an idea of some of the songs we do please see below. We have an extensive set available so not all the songs we perform are listed – just a selection. Where the song is highlighted please click on it to be taken to our website where you can see and hear the band perform the version of that song 100% live!
- Ain’t No Stopping Us Now -McFadden & Whitehead
- All Right Now – Christina Agueleria
- Baggy Trousers – Madness
- Beat It – Michael Jackson
- Believer– The Monkees
- Blame It On The Boogie – Michael Jackson
- CarWash – Rose Royce
- Celebration – Kool and the Gang
- Dancing in the Street – Martha and the Vandellas
- Dancing on the Ceiling – Lionel Richie
- Disco Inferno – The Trammps
- Does Your Mother Know– Abba
- Get Ready– The Temptations
- Gimmie Some Loving – Billy Ocean
- Higher and Higher – Jackie Wilson
- Hot Stuff – Donna Summer
- First My Last My Everything – Barry White
- I Don’t Feel Like Dancing – Scissor Sisters
- I Feel Good – James Brown
- I Wish – Stevie Wonder
- Inside Out – Imelda May
- It’s Not Unusual – Tom Jones
- La Vida Loca – Ricky Martin
- Last Train to Clarksville – Monkees
- Let Me Entertain You – Robbie Williams
- Lets Stick Together – Roxy Music
- Love Train – The O Jays
- Locked out of Heaven – Bruno Mars
- Mama Told Me Not To Come – Tom Jones
- Mercy – Duffy
- Mustang Sally – Wilson Pickett
- 9 to 5 – Dolly Parton
- Nutbush – Tina Turner
- One Step Beyond – Madness
- Pencil Full of Lead – Paulo Nutini
- Proud Mary – Tina Turner
- Rolling in the Deep – Adele
- September – Earth Wind & Fire
- Shake Your Tail Feather – Ray Charles
- Signed, Sealed, Delivered – Stevie Wonder
- Smooth – Santana
- Soul Man – Sam and Dave
- Superstition – Stevie Wonder
- Think – Aretha Franklin
- Tiger Feet – Mud
- Valerie – Amy Winehouse
- Wake Me Up Before You Go Go- Wham
- Walking on Sunshine – KC and the Sunshine Band
- We Are Family – Sister Sledge
- You’re the One That I want – Grease
And so many more from all the decades: 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and present day chart busters!
Some recent thank yous from our awesome clients
Caroline, Wedding 2013: “I just wanted to say a very big thank you to Doctor Chocolate for your wonderful performance last night. Throughout the evening and continuing today guests have been saying how much they liked you and how good they thought Doctor Chocolate were. Your performance was the icing on the cake, as far as my husband is concerned. I will certainly be recommending you to everyone I know”.
Phil, Birthday party 2013: “Can I just thank you for making our celebrations so outstanding and memorable last night. You are an amazing live band and we loved every single second of your music and company. Everyone was raving about you! Thank you!”
Sam, Wedding 2013: “Thanks guys! Amazing playing and such a professional set”
Emily’s mum, Wedding 2013: “Amazing band! Thank you from the brides mum for making the evening so special. We will be recommending you to all our friends.”
Doctor Chocolate – live 9-piece wedding and party band! Visit our website to see and hear our 100% live videos, more information, testimonials and to get in contact!
Wedding Band Available
Doctor Chocolate are based in the Bristol area but we will travel all over the UK and have taken bookings in Bath, Birmingham, Cheshire, London, Kent, Cheltenham – you name it – we’ve probably played there!
Doctor Chocolate are a live 9-piece wedding and party band. If you are looking for an awesome wedding band who are experienced, professional, reliable and know EXACTLY how to get your guests on the dance floor and keep them there – then contact Doctor Chocolate for an all-inclusive quote.
The price you are quoted at the time of enquiry is the full price you’ll pay – there are no hidden charges or nasty surprises when you receive the contract! Want to see us perform live? Check out our facebook page for public events where you can come along and hear the band.
Alternatively – visit our website for our 100% LIVE video recordings!