FD Entertainments
Providing Professional Function Bands for All Events
Countdown to California are without a doubt destined to make your night an unforgettable evening
Energy, charm and talent at its best!
Young and gifted with a great repertoire to match, each and every show has strengthened a reputation that has carried these guys throughout the UK and Europe.
With over 300 weddings, corporate functions and parties under their belts their feedback is flawless.;The extensive repertoire is ideal for Weddings, Parties, Student Events, Restaurant Entertainment, Corporate Functions, Acoustic Evenings, Palace Ceremonies, and even Bar Mitzvahs!;
Countdown to California specialize in a complete package of entertainment, this includes;Acoustic Dinner Sets - perfect for champagne receptions, evening meals and for setting atmosphere with style.;Ceremony and Aisle Music Accompaniment - Pianist & Singer to suit all types of music for that special moment and day.;First Dance and Song Requests - personalize your day with your own first dance, learnt by the band at your request.;World-class portrait artist and painter available upon request. A perfect, beautiful representation of your special day to keep forever.
Countdown to California have extensive experience professionally as performers from a variety of backgrounds - experience includes support slots with: Snow Patrol / Zero 7 / The Wombats / Echo and the Bunnymen / Terrorvision / The Enemy / The Stranglers / ;Corporate Clients Include: ;Marks And Spencers / Natwest / Churchill Insurance / BMW / Healthspan / Jersey Round Table / Mercedes Benz / Walkabout / Pitcher & Piano / Royal Bank Of Scotland PLC / Sainsbury / Pizza Express
Genre
Party/Rock/Pop, Indie/Rock, Soul/Disco/Funk
Line up
Nick Burns - Guitar/Vocals;
Rich Webb - Bass/Keys/Drums/Backing Vocals/Guitar
Luke McDonnell - Drums/Guitar/Bass/Backing Vocals
Extras
Acoustic set, Isle music
Repertoire
In For The Kill - La Roux
Mercy - Duffy
I Bet You Look Good On The Dance Floor - Artic Monkeys
Umbrella - Rihanna
Rockstar - Nickleback
Grace Kelly - MIKA
Oh My God - Kaiser Chiefs
Ruby - Kaiser Chiefs
She's So Lovely - Scouting For Girls
I Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry
Viva La Vida - Coldplay
Shine - Take That
Stop Me - Mark Ronson
Mercury - Block Party
American Boy - Estelle
Black & Gold - Sam Sparrow
Day Tripper - Beatles....
Brown eyed girl - Van morrison....
I feel good - James Brown....
Boys are back in town Thin Lizzy....
All right now Free....
Message in a bottle The Police....
Sweet dreams - Eurythmics....
Don't stop me now - Queen....
You and Me - The Wannadies....
Take the weather with you Crowded house....
Shiver - Coldplay....
Warning sign Coldplay....
Somebody told me The Killers....
Yellow Coldplay....
She will be loved Maroon 5....
Sugar we're going down Fall Out Boy....
Times like these Foo Fighters....
Learn to fly Foo Fighters....
Pardon Me Incubus....
Valerie - Mark Roson/Amywinehouse
It's my life No Doubt....
Sing Travis....
500 Miles Proclaimers....
All I wanna do Sheryl Crow....
Papa's got a brand new bag James Brown....
I'm still standing Elton John....
Rocket man Elton John....
Every little thing she does is magic The Police....
Addicted to Love Robert Palmer....
Summer of 69 Bryan Adams....
Everlong Foo Fighters....
Kiss from a rose Seal....
Walk this way Aerosmith....
Mustang Sally The Commitments....
Sweet child of mine Guns n Roses....
I believe in a thing called love The Darkness....
I wanna Rock n Roll all Night Kiss....
Song 2 Blur....
You Sexy Thing Hot Chocolate....
I Will Survive Gloria Gaynor....
Build me up Buttercup The Foundations....
Man on the Moon REM....
Basket Case Green Day....
Sweet Home Alabama Leonard Skynard....
You Shook Me All Night Long - ACDC....
Saturday Night's Alright for Fightin' Elton John....
My Favourite Game Cardigans....
Buffalo Soldier Bob Marley....
Back in Black ACDC....
Matinee Franz Ferdinand....
Everybody's Changing - Keane....
Electric Avenue Eddie Grant....
Everybody needs somebody Blues Brothers....
The Joker Steve Miller band....
Cosmic Girl Jamiroquai....
Higher Ground Stevie Wonder....
Final Countdown Europe....
Beat it Michael Jackson....
Where the Streets Have no Name U2....
I predict a riot - Kaiser chiefs
So Lonely The Police....
Shiny happy people REM....
Hotel California Eagles....
Should I stay or should I go The Clash....
Billie Jean Michael Jackson....
Don't stop till you get enough Michael Jackson....
Rock around the clock Bill Haley and the comets....
Shake rattle and Roll Elvis....
Jonny B Goode Chuck berry....
Walking on sunshine Katrina and the Waves....
Let me entertain you Robbie Williams....
Crazy little thing called love Queen....
Love shack B52s....
I'm a believer The Monkees....
Can't Stop Red Hot Chili Peppers....
Aeroplane Red Hot Chili Peppers....
Go your own way Fleetwood Mac....
Rock DJ Robbie Williams....
This Love Maroon 5....
Harder to Breathe Maroon 5....
Rock your body Justin Timberlake....
Smooth Criminal Alien Ant Farm....
Don't You Forget About Me Simple Minds....
All the Small things Blink 182....
Mr Jones Counting Crows....
Praise you Fatboy Slim....
Fly Away Lenny Kravitz....
Sharp Dressed Man ZZ Top
Chelsea dagger - Fratellis
Thriller - Michael Jackson
Dance the night away - Mavericks
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Standards....
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Autumn Leaves....
Wade in the Water....
Need your love so bad....
Walking on the Moon The Police....
Stand by me Medley....
Gotta' get through this Daniel - Beddingfield....
She's not there....
Layla....
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Acoustic/Dinner....
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Tears in heaven....
Pineapple head....
Always be right there....
Bryan Adams Summer of 69'....
Beautiful world - Coldplay....
Looking back over my shoulder....
All I ask....
Before my very Eyes....
Wonderwall....
Time of your life (good riddance)....
All I ask Crowded house....
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CountDown to California are happy to accept track requests.....
Location
West Midlands
UK Wide
Yes
International
Yes
Performance Time
Standard - 2 x 60 mins, but up to 4 hours in total
Equipment
PA Equipment: Full rig suitable for up to 1000 capacity venues
Lighting: 6 spots, 2 scanners, 4 strobe/fx lights and haze machine
Rates
For 2x 60 min sets - prices start from £1120
+ £225 - 1hr acouustic set
+ £225 - Isle music
+ £115 - each additional song request (inc. first dance)
Mileage Charge
None
Client Testimonials
Hi there CTC,
We just wanted to say a massive thank you for helping to make our day so perfect. you were absolutely brilliant and everyone commented on how good you were. From the acoustic set, to the first dance, to the sing-alongs at the end, it was spot on and we wouldn't have had it any different. In fact we both agreed that you were the best money we spent on the whole wedding!!!!
We mentioned it on the day, but we'd love to come and watch you guys again some time when you're playing in the bristol Sommerset area, either as countdown to california or Jub.
I don't know if there's some sort of mailing list you can put us on, or a place where we can check for gig dates? If you could let us know we'd really appreciate it. Also, do you have any CDs we could buy?
Thanks again for everything
Tony and Michelle Marshall
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CTC
Many thanks for the brilliant part you played in our wedding on 3rd July. Having seen you rehearse we knew wed made the right decision in booking you but you exceeded our expectations on the day. Right from the acoustic set during the meal we knew we were onto a winner. The selection of songs was perfect for the occasion and it set the tone for a great evening. The first dance in the evening (which youd learnt for us) right through the first hour-long set whetted everyones appetite for the main set later in the night. As soon as the music started after the buffet the dance floor filled up and was rammed right through until midnight. Particular highlights were songs by the Killers and Kings of Leon but the whole set was fabulous and the diversity of your set list meant the dance floor was filled with people of all ages. Although certain dance moves by our parents did leave us scratching our heads. Weve had many friends and family say how good you all were and are still passing on your details to several guests who are interested in getting you to play at their functions.
The only disappointment was that the evening couldnt go on for the longer!
Thanks again guys for making our wedding one that will stay long in the memory for all those who were there.
Steve & Laura Ellis
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We searched for a long while to find a band that would be suitable for
the event and we were not disappointed - they were perfect! They are
a great bunch of guys with a relaxed but professional attitude. Their
set list was everything you want from a wedding band - a solid
performance of a wide range of covers - but with their own fresh twist
on the sound of a few of the songs; for instance, adding a different
dimension to tracks like 'Sweet Dreams' with that thumping bass. The
lead singer's voice was phenomenal - people were really impressed with
his ability to sound like the original artists and the fact that he
did this for 3 hours!
Everyone there really enjoyed themselves, and we certainly would not
hesitate to recommend the band to others. Please thank them for
providing some fantastic entertainment for us and wish them well in
their future endeavours.
Regards,
Neal & Anna Lyon
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"Countdown to California were absolutely incredible, all our wedding guests loved them and the span of music meant that young and old were on the dancfloor all night. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend these guys again. We searched high and low for a great band and these guys were absolutely great."
Thanks for doing a good job,
Cheers
Mike