Slide McBride
ProHighlights
- Highlands weddings played at Burrawang and Robertson venues
- Solo act up to a five-piece, plus a roving trio
- Jazz for dinner, then soul, funk and rock for dancing
About Slide McBride
Slide McBride is both a band and its frontman, a singer who doubles on electric guitar, ukulele, trumpet and trombone. The band is based in Sydney and has travelled to the Southern Highlands for weddings, including a reception at the Burrawang School of Arts Hall and another at the Robertson Public House. At the Burrawang wedding Slide also played solo at the ceremony, then the band gave an acoustic jazz set over pre-dinner drinks before the dancing. A typical night builds slowly. Swing and crooner standards play while guests arrive, lighter ukulele songs fill dinner, and the electric guitar comes out for extended dance sets mixing funk, soul, pop, rock and classic hip hop. His repertoire also reaches back to 1920s jazz and bossa nova. The usual line-up is four players, Slide singing and on horns plus guitar, bass and drums, and a female vocalist or saxophone makes it a five-piece. Smaller options run to a trio, a duo or Slide alone with guitar, ukulele or trombone, and a roving three-piece plays on the move without a stage or power. Requests are taken in advance or on the night, and guests can get up and sing. Pricing is worked out per player, with a four-hour minimum on Saturday nights and three hours at other times. You deal with Slide directly rather than an agency, so send an enquiry with your date, venue and preferred line-up for a quote.
Inclusions & amenities
Entertainment type
Line-up size
Music style
Pricing
No prices are published, so send your Highlands date, venue and line-up for a quote.
Performance Details
For outdoor moments there is a roving three-piece that needs neither a stage nor power.
Frequently asked questions
Has Slide McBride played in the Southern Highlands?
Yes. The band has played wedding receptions at the Burrawang School of Arts Hall and the Robertson Public House, and Slide performed solo at a garden ceremony in Burrawang.
Which line-ups can we book?
Anything from Slide on his own up to five players, with duo, trio and four-piece options between. The four-piece has guitar, bass and drums, and the fifth member is a female vocalist or a saxophonist.
Is there an option for an outdoor spot with no power?
Yes. The roving three-piece moves through the crowd and needs no stage or electricity, which suits outdoor ceremonies, garden parties and festivals.
How is a booking priced?
Each booking is priced per player. Saturday nights carry a four-hour minimum and other nights three hours, and each extra hour is charged per player.
What music does the band cover?
Jazz, swing, bossa nova and blues for the quieter parts of the night, then soul, funk, rock, pop, Aussie classics and classic hip hop once the dancing starts. Requests are welcome.
Areas we service
Suitable occasions
Cindy Reid
a year ago
Slide McBride played at our recent 60th birthday celebration and were PHENOMENAL!!!! Everyone raved about the band and danced all night. They instantly created the party atmosphere we were hoping for. Would book them aga…
Erin Clarke
3 years ago
To describe Slide McBride as the best wedding band would be an understatement. Slide was very professional and a pleasure to work with in the lead up to our [twice rescheduled] wedding. The band exceeded our expectatio…
Chris and Lada Brown
7 years ago
Slide McBride played at our wedding and they were absolutely fantastic! Great musicians, professionals, and a band with never-ending energy! The tables and chairs were just empty because everyone was dancing for the whol…
Chris Pearson
7 years ago
These guys were playing at a mates wedding, and they were incredible. They were perfect, everything you could want from a wedding band. They were fun, enthusiastic, and respectful. They interacted respectfully with the…
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