The Cardinals

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This sensational band is dedicated to bringing the magic of 1950s rock and roll to life, performing the greatest hits from the golden era of music. With a repertoire ranging from Elvis to Chuck Berry, Cliff Richard to Little Richard, and Jerry Lee Lewis to The Everly Brothers, The Cardinals deliver an authentic and electrifying performance of the greatest feel-good music of all time.

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Biography

The Cardinals boast a lineup of some of the UK’s most accomplished rock and roll musicians, each with an impressive background in television and West End theatre performances. Members of the band have been featured in renowned productions like Dreamboats & Petticoats, The Buddy Holly Story, Sister Act, X-Factor, and All Together Now.

The Cardinals' electrifying set is certain to captivate audiences of all ages, ensuring a rocking and rolling experience that will resonate long after the performance.

The Cardinals are an authentic rock and roll party band, delivering the essence of 1950s music with energy, passion, and charm. Renowned for their professionalism, attention to detail, expert musicianship, and boundless energy, The Cardinals bring a touch of vintage class and charm to any event.

The band's lineup consists of a 5-piece ensemble, featuring lead vocals and rhythm guitar, lead guitar, bass guitar, drums, and piano. Additionally, a brass section and female singer can be added for an additional fee.

Set List

A Teenager In Love – Dion
All I Have To Do Is Dream – The Everly Brothers
All Shook Up – Elvis Presley
Apache – The Shadows
At The Hop – Danny & The Juniors
Be Bop A Lula – Gene Vincent
Blue Suede Shoes – Elvis Presley
Brown Eyed Handsome Man – Chuck Berry (Buddy Holly)
Bye Bye Love – The Everly Brothers
C’mon Everybody – Eddie Cochran
Chantilly Lace – The Big Bopper
Come On Let’s Go – Richie Valens
Do You Wanna Dance – Cliff Richard
Don’t Be Cruel – Elvis Presley
Early In The Morning – Buddy Holly
Good Golly Miss Molly – Little Richard
Great Balls Of Fire – Jerry Lee Lewis
Heartbeat – Buddy Holly
Hello Mary Lou – Ricky Nelson
His Latest Flame (Marie’s The Name) – Elvis Presley
Hound Dog – Elvis Presley
I Got A Woman – Ray Charles
I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles
Jailhouse Rock – Elvis Presley
Johnny B. Goode – Chuck Berry
La Bamba – Richie Valens
Let’s Have A Party – Elvis Presley
Long Tall Sally – Little Richard
Lucille – Little Richard
Misirlou – Dick Dale
Money Honey – Elvis Presley
Move It – Cliff Richard & The Shadows
My Way – Eddie Cochran
Mystery Train – Elvis Presley
No Particular Place To Go – Chuck Berry
Not Fade Away – Buddy Holly
Oh Boy – Buddy Holly
Peggy Sue – Buddy Holly
Rave On – Buddy Holly
Rip It Up – Little Richard
Rock And Roll Music – Chuck Berry
Rock Around The Clock – Bill Haley & The Comets
Rock Around With Ollie Vee – Buddy Holly
Roll Over Beethoven – Chuck Berry
Runaround Sue – Dion & The Belmonts
Shake, Rattle & Roll – Elvis Presley
Shakin’ All Over – Johnny Kidd & The Pirates
Something Else – Eddie Cochran
Summertime Blues – Eddie Cochran
Sunny Afternoon - The Kinks
Tallahassee Lassie – Freddie Cannon
That’ll Be The Day – Buddy Holly
That’s All Right – Elvis Presley
The Wanderer – Dion
True Love Ways – Buddy Holly
Tutti Frutti – Little Richard
Twist & Shout - The Beatles
Under The Boardwalk - The Drifters
Wake Up Little Susie – The Everly Brothers
What’d I Say – Ray Charles
When Will I Be Loved – The Everly Brothers
Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On – Jerry Lee Lewis
Wipeout – The Surfaris
You Can’t Catch Me – Chuck Berry
You Never Can Tell – Chuck Berry

Performance Times

  • 2 x 60 minutes

Booking Options

  • DJ Service

    The Cardinals can provide a manned DJ Service after their live sets (up until midnight). Includes laptop with DJ software with band member to take requests/make basic announcements.

    Add £332

  • 1am Finish

    Add £138

Customer Reviews

  • Our guests were on the dance floor all night!

    5 - The Cardinals are Highly Recommended

    booked The Cardinals for their Wedding

  • You Rocked The Joint!

    5 - The Cardinals are Highly Recommended

    booked The Cardinals for their event

  • They had so much energy, engaged with the audience and thoroughly looked like they had the time of their lives on stage!

    5 - The Cardinals are Highly Recommended

    booked The Cardinals for their event

  • You made our party so special!

    5 - The Cardinals are Highly Recommended

    booked The Cardinals for their event

  • I can’t believe how talented you all are!

    5 - The Cardinals are Highly Recommended

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