About us:
Swingin' Bill's Vintage Revue are an energetic and highly entertaining musical act from Cardiff, South Wales, who appeal to all ages, covering classics written by the likes of Louis Prima, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Jordan, Jackie Wilson, Nina Simone, Doris Day, Cab Calloway and Ray Charles.
During decades in the music business, the band's members have played venues ranging from village halls to stages at all the big festivals, and have both supported and played with a number of big acts.
Playing a mixture of jumping jive, rhythm ‘n’ blues, western swing, and jazz standards (with dashes of rock ‘n’ roll, ragtime and the odd showtune thrown in to leaven the mix), we're bound to get you smiling, tapping your toes, and singing along.
Swingin' Bill's Vintage Revue are an energetic and highly entertaining musical act from Cardiff, South Wales, who appeal to all ages, covering classics written by the likes of Louis Prima, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Jordan, Jackie Wilson, Nina Simone, Doris Day, Cab Calloway and Ray Charles.
During decades in the music business, the band's members have played venues ranging from village halls to stages at all the big festivals, and have both supported and played with a number of big acts.
Playing a mixture of jumping jive, rhythm ‘n’ blues, western swing, and jazz standards (with dashes of rock ‘n’ roll, ragtime and the odd showtune thrown in to leaven the mix), we're bound to get you smiling, tapping your toes, and singing along.
LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL!
Swingin' Bill's Vintage Revue are:
Karl 'Swingin' Bill' Craddock (Vocals & Guitar)
Bethan Thomas (Vocals) / Francesca Dimech (Vocals)
Emily Grainger (Violin)
Paul Rogers (Bass)
Skiffling Steve Jones (Drums)
Testimonials:
"I had the pleasure of working during an evening with the incredible Swingin' Bill's Vintage Revue at the Norwegian Church recently, and it was an absolute delight. The band's fun, swinging style transported us to a different era while adding a modern twist that kept everyone engaged. It was a chilled evening filled with nostalgia and great music!"
Eleni Bailey, Cafe and Operations Manager, Norwegian Church, Cardiff
"Wow, that's a great band you have there! How do I go about booking you for my wake?"
Toby, audience member at Norwegian Church, Cardiff
"A great night made great by a great band. We're still buzzing after a wonderful energetic night of dance made possible by Swingin' Bill's Vintage Revue, music at its very best. We can't wait for their return!"
Allan Peploe, events organiser for Panteg House, Pontypool and Night Out promoter
"Swingin' Bill's Vintage Revue played in our community centre last night to a full house, and had the audience singing along and up dancing with their excellent performance. I would definitely recommend these guys for a great night of entertainment."
Val Leyshon, events organiser for Hawthorn Community Centre and Night Out promoter
"Thank you for giving us a fantastic fun night out. On a wet and windy night there was a great audience, many of whom had travelled 40 miles or more to attend the first Aberjazz event of 2022. The show was vibrant, funny and very entertaining with quirky versions of familiar songs including jazz standards and fifties rock ‘n roll. A large part of the audience was made up of dancers who relished the opportunity to strut their stuff to a live band, much to the delight of the non-dancers who had the pleasure of watching these great dancers while at the same time enjoying an exceedingly engaging band."
Mr & Mrs Stonhold, organisers of Aberjazz Festival and Night Out promoters
"Should you want to have a great evening's entertainment, you need to look no further than Swingin' Bill's Vintage Revue. They are great fun, play a wide range of music and will soon have the audience's feet tapping and singing along with them. I have no hesitation in recommending them."
J Rowlands B.E.M., Chair of Hood Memorial Hall, Devauden
"We had Swingin’ Bill’s Vintage Revue play for us at our dance in Pembroke Dock. They were absolutely brilliant!
They kept the dance floor going all night long. We look forward to asking them to come back and play for us again soon."
Gerald Bowen, organiser for Pembrokeshire Jive & Lindy and Night Out promoter
"We had a great night with Swingin' Bill's Vintage Revue. It was brilliant to see so many people having a good time in the Community Centre!"
Amanda Lowndes, organiser for Ffrith and Llanfynydd Community Association and Night Out promoter
"Fantastic band. They kindly came to play for our elderly residents and they loved it, some of them even getting up for a boogie . Great sound and the vocalist is amazing."
Bella Woodfield, event organiser for St Isan's Home, Cardiff
"Swingin' Bill's Vintage Revue at the Ebenezer Centre yesterday evening were absolutely great. Such a friendly, talented and lively group of musicians. A wonderful evening of varied and unusual music. They will certainly be making a return visit to us sometime next year."
Julia Powell, event organiser for the Ebenezer Centre, Pontypool and Night Out promoter
Karl 'Swingin' Bill' Craddock (Vocals & Guitar)
Bethan Thomas (Vocals) / Francesca Dimech (Vocals)
Emily Grainger (Violin)
Paul Rogers (Bass)
Skiffling Steve Jones (Drums)
Testimonials:
"I had the pleasure of working during an evening with the incredible Swingin' Bill's Vintage Revue at the Norwegian Church recently, and it was an absolute delight. The band's fun, swinging style transported us to a different era while adding a modern twist that kept everyone engaged. It was a chilled evening filled with nostalgia and great music!"
Eleni Bailey, Cafe and Operations Manager, Norwegian Church, Cardiff
"Wow, that's a great band you have there! How do I go about booking you for my wake?"
Toby, audience member at Norwegian Church, Cardiff
"A great night made great by a great band. We're still buzzing after a wonderful energetic night of dance made possible by Swingin' Bill's Vintage Revue, music at its very best. We can't wait for their return!"
Allan Peploe, events organiser for Panteg House, Pontypool and Night Out promoter
"Swingin' Bill's Vintage Revue played in our community centre last night to a full house, and had the audience singing along and up dancing with their excellent performance. I would definitely recommend these guys for a great night of entertainment."
Val Leyshon, events organiser for Hawthorn Community Centre and Night Out promoter
"Thank you for giving us a fantastic fun night out. On a wet and windy night there was a great audience, many of whom had travelled 40 miles or more to attend the first Aberjazz event of 2022. The show was vibrant, funny and very entertaining with quirky versions of familiar songs including jazz standards and fifties rock ‘n roll. A large part of the audience was made up of dancers who relished the opportunity to strut their stuff to a live band, much to the delight of the non-dancers who had the pleasure of watching these great dancers while at the same time enjoying an exceedingly engaging band."
Mr & Mrs Stonhold, organisers of Aberjazz Festival and Night Out promoters
"Should you want to have a great evening's entertainment, you need to look no further than Swingin' Bill's Vintage Revue. They are great fun, play a wide range of music and will soon have the audience's feet tapping and singing along with them. I have no hesitation in recommending them."
J Rowlands B.E.M., Chair of Hood Memorial Hall, Devauden
"We had Swingin’ Bill’s Vintage Revue play for us at our dance in Pembroke Dock. They were absolutely brilliant!
They kept the dance floor going all night long. We look forward to asking them to come back and play for us again soon."
Gerald Bowen, organiser for Pembrokeshire Jive & Lindy and Night Out promoter
"We had a great night with Swingin' Bill's Vintage Revue. It was brilliant to see so many people having a good time in the Community Centre!"
Amanda Lowndes, organiser for Ffrith and Llanfynydd Community Association and Night Out promoter
"Fantastic band. They kindly came to play for our elderly residents and they loved it, some of them even getting up for a boogie . Great sound and the vocalist is amazing."
Bella Woodfield, event organiser for St Isan's Home, Cardiff
"Swingin' Bill's Vintage Revue at the Ebenezer Centre yesterday evening were absolutely great. Such a friendly, talented and lively group of musicians. A wonderful evening of varied and unusual music. They will certainly be making a return visit to us sometime next year."
Julia Powell, event organiser for the Ebenezer Centre, Pontypool and Night Out promoter