History
With its origins in the Show Band era, having been formed by 2 members of the legendary Royal Showband, Brass & Co. has evolved over the years into its present-day pick of contemporary musicians from across the top echelons of pop, jazz, classical and traditional Irish music.
Brass & Co. has successfully provided entertainment for weddings, dinner-dances, conferences, corporate and special events in Ireland for almost 30 years, during which the band has earned a reputation for exceptional musicianship, outstanding service and professionalism.
Linep-up and Music
The band has an exciting ten-member line-up of vocalists, keyboards, guitar, bass, drums and a full brass section, featuring 2 trumpets, 2 trombones and 2 saxophones. Our band features 6 lead vocalists that enable us to cover all styles of music. Our hot brass and driving rhythm sections promise to keep your guests on their feet all night long, from the first dance to the last encore. They will find our energy and enthusiasm contagious! As a ten-piece dance band, we can fulfil all of your musical needs. Brass & Co has developed a very special live sound which has made it one of the most highly sought-after and respected bands for many of Ireland’s most prestigious functions and events. Click here to see what our past and present clients have said about Brass & Co. or, for more information, feel free to contact us.
Over the years since its formation the band has progressed from playing provincial venues to providing top-class music for valued clients at many prestigious events all over Ireland, such as:
- Many weddings for well-known event organisers and high-profile clients, including the wedding receptions of Ronan Keating and Keith Duffy
- National Conferences and Corporate Events for leading Irish and International Companies
- National Conferences and Events for Public Sector Organisations, semi-state bodies and Political Partys
- Ireland’s Premier Pro-Am Golf Banquets
- Many festivals such as Spraoí, The Tall Ships Festival, Rose of Tralee Rose Ball, Clarinbridge (Galway) Oyster Festival Ball, Galway Oyster Festival Ball amongst others
- Events held by Sporting, Social and other Organisations throughout the country
- During the 1980s and 1990s Brass & Co. appeared on many RTE television shows such as Live at Three, The Bibi Show and Limelight
- Brass & Co. have also featured in the Movie Trojan Eddie
