Discover 320 professional 1950s era musicians and bands available for hire in Durham, England, United Kingdom. These vintage performers have received 986 reviews from real clients, maintaining an average rating of 5 out of 5.
Of the 320 suppliers listed here, 2 are based within 30 miles of Durham. The other 318 are willing to travel there.
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Rates for 1950s era musicians in Durham currently range from about £120 to £1,500+, depending on group size, performance duration, and specific requirements. Most bookings average around £400, representing excellent value for professional vintage entertainment. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.
Based on 491 enquiries for 1950s Era Musicians & Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 28 October 2026.
Leon Marshall
"Really talented guy. Early and organised. No problems and good with our customers. Thanks!"
Sparky , Dr Dub and the Wailer blues trio
"If you walked into The Pocket blindfolded last week you might have thought Tom Jones had dropped by to front this power trio.
But there's no mistaking why they call Stephen Bailey 'The Wailer', as he fills the room with deep guttural blues you could be back in 50's Mississippi.
With a rhythm section tighter than a bungee jumper's harness and keyboard skills that could give Jools Holland a run for his money, these guys mean business!
Jordan Worsfold
Musical Coordinator
The Pocket, Keswick"
Miss Pearl Vintage Artist
"Miss Pearl was a huge hit at our Jubilee afternoon tea (Age UK Carlisle & Eden) Happy faces all round, singing and dancing in the aisles. Miss Pearl sang songs through the decades so something for everyone. We will definitely be booking her again for future events. Excellent, Thank You"
Debbie, singer guitarist
"Debbie is a brilliant musician who always goes down brilliantly at my venue Kenzies . We love her so much webpok her regularly as our customers love her songs . She is funny and really entertaining x"
True Vintage
"Very good show, great meeting you and having your show here in Norfolk hopefully we will have you again sometime!! Norman & Helen."
Mr Swing's Dance Orchestra
"We just wanted to drop you a quick message to say thank you so much for being such a fantastic part of our wedding last week! We have lost count of the number of guests who commented on how fantastic you all were, both on the night itself and in messages afterwards. The atmosphere was exactly as we had hoped it would be. We can’t think of a better way that we could have gotten all of the different people from all walks of our lives up and dancing all night! Dexter particularly isn’t much of a dancer so I hope you do take it as the high praise that it is that he was on the dance floor for so much of the evening. We also just wanted to say a massive thank you for being so flexible with the timings and playing later than planned without any issue. Hope the rest of the wedding season continues to be such a success. Thanks so much again."