Lewis & Her Swing Band Classic songs from the Golden age of Jazz

Based in Ireland

Cork, County Cork, Munster, Ireland
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LOCATION
Cork, County Cork, Munster, Ireland

TRAVEL
up to 12500 miles

PRICE
from €1500 (EUR)

RATED
10 / 10 from 1 review

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Price Guide

Available to book from €1500 (EUR). For an accurate quote please make an enquiry.

About / Biography

Lewis Barfoot & Her Swing Band is a Cork-based swing jazz project led by singer and bandleader Lewis Barfoot.

Lewis Barfoot & Her Swing Band is a swing-focused jazz project celebrating the joyful, danceable music of the golden age of jazz. The band delivers a high-energy live set that works equally well for attentive listening and for getting people on their feet.

The music features classic swing repertoire, performed with strong arrangements, brilliant musicianship, and a playful, infectious energy led by Lewis Barfoot’s vocals and stage presence. The focus is on groove, connection, and that unmistakable lift that great swing music brings to a room.
Their live set creates an upbeat festival atmosphere that appeals to both jazz listeners and swing dancers alike.

Set list includes: Blue Skies, When You're Smiling, Hello Dolly, Too Darn Hot, Get Happy, They Can't take That Away From Me, Stormy Weather, Dream A Little Dream, It Don't Mean A Thing, One For My Baby, At Last, C'est Magnifique, Summertime & Blue Moon.

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AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Ireland

Cork, County Cork, Munster, Ireland
Travels worldwide
pink circle = free travel (up to 50 miles)

Accentuate the Positive

All of Me

Amazing Grace

Anything Goes

At Last

Bei Mir Bist Du Schon

Beyond The Sea/La Mer

Black Coffee

Blue Moon

Blue Skies

C'est Magnifique

Cheek to Cheek

Deed I Do

Dream a little dream

Every time We Say Goodbye

Get Happy

Hello Dolly

Into Each Life Some Rain must fall

It Don’t mean a thing

I Love Paris

Love Me Or Leave Me

One For My Baby

Night & Day

Munster Boogie

Me, Myself and I

Paper Doll

Paper Moon

Razzle Dazzle (Boogie Woogie)

Stormy Weather

St James Infirmary

Summertime

Too Darn Hot

The Man I love

They Can't Take That Away From Me

Up Above My Head

When You’re Smiling

You Always Hurt the One You Love

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Depending on the size of the band we can adapt to most spaces. If we are providing the PA we would need access to 3-5 plug sockets and 2-3 parking spaces.


What information do you require about a venue?

Address and eircode.
Where to park and unload.
Do you have an in house PA or sound engineer
Capacity of your audience.
What time is the load in, set up and sound check and what time is the gig.
Is food provided?
Who is our point of contact on the day and their phone number?


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

We can bring a simple PA system and can be self contained. We also have simple lights. We do not have disco lights, Dj set up. Any playlist will run via a plug in socket to the pa and operate from a mobile phone or computer.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

We use TIDAL (Not spotify) which is also a streaming service. If you have spotify and a device we can play it through the pa.


Can We provide the Sound System

Yes, we are happy to work with your system, especially if you have an engineer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

I wrote the opening song for a big theatre production of Cyrano De Bergerac and opened the show each night with that song in and around New York. That was very cool. The first song I was paid for!


What's your favourite type of event?

Where people dance or are listening to the music. We love engaging with the audience rather than being background music.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

I've worked for over 30 years professionally in stages across the world as a singer, actress, performer. It started at the age of 5 when I would make shows for my Grandparents when they came to visit.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

Tracey Chapman and Michelle Shocked informed my song writing. Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday, Blossom Dearie and Ella are my current favorite jazz singers.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

A typical gig will look like this. But we can be flexible to work with your needs & timings. Every event is different so let us know your needs and timings and we can see what is possible.

6.45pm: Load in
7–7.30pm: Sound Check
7.30-8.30pm: Dinner
9.30pm-10.30pm: first set
10.30-11: Interval
11pm-midnight 2nd set


Are you happy to perform outside?

We’re happy to play outside but we ask for shade, a flat level surface and a power supply close to the performance area.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

We can learn specific songs before the event but we usually limit this to 3 songs. The clients are welcome to pick a set list from our repertoire or let us choose the music for them. Always ask what songs you would love to be played and we will do our best to include them.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

What people often tell us about out set:

"That was the best night ever"
"You guys have such wonderful chemistry on stage"
"You have an amazing voice"
"What talented musicians"
"You are so playful, we love it!"


Would you be willing to dress up to a theme?

Yes, we love a bit of dressing up.

Recent Clients

Lewis & Her Swing Band has performed for these clients:

Swincopation - Swing dance event - Cork, 2025

Venues

Lewis & Her Swing Band has performed at these venues:

The Bulman Bar, Kinsale - Cork 2025

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Concert

Cruise

Theatre Show

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

Jazz

Blues

Swing

Features:

Male & female vocalists

Female vocalist

Public liability insurance

Will travel internationally

PA / sound system included

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