Available to book from €1500 (EUR). For an accurate quote please make an enquiry.
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.
= 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
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.
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?
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.
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.
Yes, we are happy to work with your system, especially if you have an engineer.
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!
Where people dance or are listening to the music. We love engaging with the audience rather than being background music.
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.
Tracey Chapman and Michelle Shocked informed my song writing. Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday, Blossom Dearie and Ella are my current favorite jazz singers.
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
We’re happy to play outside but we ask for shade, a flat level surface and a power supply close to the performance area.
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.
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!"
Yes, we love a bit of dressing up.
Swincopation - Swing dance event - Cork, 2025
The Bulman Bar, Kinsale - Cork 2025
Wedding
Birthday Party
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Concert
Cruise
Theatre Show
Christmas Party
New Year's Eve
Jazz
Blues
Swing
Male & female vocalists
Female vocalist
Public liability insurance
Will travel internationally
PA / sound system included