Music & Musical Services
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1.  Applejack Duo
Telephone: 07966 171702
Applejack Duo are a contemporary piano & vocal duo providing live acoustic music for weddings & events We specialise in providing music for weddings & civil ceremonies but we’re also available for corporate events, parties, bars, hotels & restaurants. Our style is varied & covers many eras & flavours, from jazz & blues standards to current chart hits, from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga & everything in between!

2.  Bowmaker McGill
Telephone: 01295 750255
Hand-made bows for violin, viola, cello and bass. Pernambuco (wood) offers boundless possibilities in terms of strength, resilience, vibration, feel and beauty.... a most capricious material in terms of its ability to both frustrate and delight a bowmaker.

3.  Stephen Burford T.E.C.H.Dip.M.I.T
Telephone: 01295 272671
Piano Tuner and Technician Stephen Burford has over 20 years experience in tuning and repairing pianos.

4.  Dr. Strangelove
Telephone: 07875 514 963
3 piece Rock & Blues covers band. Based in Oxfordshire / Warwickshire / Northants. Rock and Blues from the halcyon days of rock n roll, played live and lively.

5.  Leandra Edwards
Telephone: 07759 695811
Semi professional singer available - A lovely lady with a lovely voice - Whether you would like christmas songs, gentle jazz, songs from the shows, 60's/70's, or WW2 tribute, Leandra has quality backing tracks and professional equipment to offer music to enhance your event. Please contact for CD demo.

6.  Freeway Jam
Magnolia Music, 2 Church Street, Barford St. Michael, OX15 0UA. 
"A bit like the Rolling Stones but safer" - Freeway Jam have their own sound which might be described as a cross between the Band and Little Feat. Since their formation in 1986 Freeway Jam have become one of the best live bands in the Midlands.

7.  Michael Ghia
Banbury. 
Telephone: 07989 333437
Professional Cellist, from recitals and concerto performances to string quartets and orchestral playing.

8.  Jamie Goddard
Old Castle Walls, Banbury. 
Telephone: 07818 218427
Jamie and his band are without a doubt the best up and coming band around. They also provide great entertainment for parties and weddings. They have an EP out and an album coming out in 2003. They have played at The Barbican Hall, The Civic Hall, The Mean Fiddler, Caerphilly Castle, Clivedon Hotel, The Renaissance Hotel and Donnington Castle.

9.  Highland Wedding Day Piper
243 Leigh Road, Chandlers Ford, Nr. Eastleigh, Hants SO5 33AX. 
Telephone: 023-80-268835   Mobile: 07374 191803 - Contact: Fiona Campbell
Over many years, we have played at many functions: Weddings, Marshall Officers, Mess Dinners and Corporate Events. We have many ex- british army pipers so you
can be assured our turn out will be immaculate on this your special day. We have played at many a wedding & made many a wedding extra special, please send for a free info wedding pack or phone the above numbers. We are happy to come to the Banbury area.

10.  High Score Productions Ltd
Seedground, Shutford Road, North Newington, Banbury, OX15 6AL. 
Telephone: 01295 738337
High Score is a music production company specialising in the creation of music for computer games, television and film, also creating tracks for established artists and local artists.

11.  Bill James - Keyboard Vocalist Entertainer
Dairy Ground, Kings Sutton, Banbury, OX17 3QB
Telephone: 07906 385639
Pro- Keyboard, vocalist, experienced entertainer - ideal live music for private functions, parties, anniversaries, weddings, clubs, music from 60's favourites to current to get the party going!

12.  Jeanette Laport
Telephone: 01295 255448
Piano Solo, All Styles Jazz Duo/Trio. I am currently concerting solo, playing a compilation of classics like Chopin, Scarlatti, etc, swing, and originals, and improvising to order; but will take on high class hotel work, sessionwork, and corporate managment entertainment either here or abroad. 2 CD's published and on sale.

13.  CJ Leslie Violin Restoration
Grange Cottage, High Street, Adderbury, OX17 3LS. 
Telephone: 01295 810211

14.  Midway
Mobile: 07817 622713
Originally all from the Banbury area "MIDWAY" have been playing together for almost 4 years on and off, I say on and off because four outstanding talents such as these can sometimes have their differences, Try to imagine Van Gogh, Di Vinci', Michelangelo and Monet' all trying to paint on the same canvas- well this is the same thing.

15.  Northgate Studios
Units F, 170-177 Cherwell Business Village, Southam Road, Banbury OX16 2SP
Telephone: 07717 177 372
Northgate Studios is a brand new rehearsal space which is currently being renovated and fully kitted out for use as rehearsal space for bands, dancers, actors and anything else you might need. Northgate Studios is in the process of becoming a full recording studio too. Themed rooms are available, you can choose from "The Mantle Room" "The Chamber" & "The Orchid". We offer all rehearsal solutions from PA, mics, drums, amps, what ever you need we can provide. For bands that like to practice with their own equipment but hate to lug it around, we offer storage solutions. Your equipment is safe with us as it will be stored with an asset registered tag system and covered by full insurance.. Northgate offers a unique service in which your rehearsal can be recorded visually as well as in audio and burnt onto disk at the end of your session, so you and each member of the band can take it away to review your own performance ready for your next booking. We also have a dedicated guitar service centre.

16.  One Man Band
8/9 White Lion Walk Banbury OX16 5UD . 
Telephone: 01295 266788
When you buy from One Man Band, we guarantee the best value; the ultimate combination of price and service. We have one of Yamaha's specialist Homeworld showrooms, offering the full range of Yamaha digital pianos and keyboards, and our newest showroom offers acoustic pianos. Our largest showroom is home to our Rock, Orchestral and Folk departments; we stock over 200 electric, bass, acoustic and classical guitars, including Fender, Ibanez, Martin, Yamaha, Crafter and Tanglewood guitars, and fantastic Gibson copies by Indie, quality beginner strats from Aria, and well built beginner acoustic guitars from Ashton. This department is complemented by a great range of amps and effects - again, you can expect to see Marshall, Fender, Line 6, Roland and Boss here, as well as a few hidden gems. Our drum department includes acoustic and digital drum kits from Yamaha, Mapex, Roland and Ridgewood We also offer sheet music on our online ordering service, but we do have a selection of teaching and exam music available in-store.

Email:        sales@ombmusic.co.uk
Website:   www.ombmusic.co.uk

17.  ONtrack Studio
Telephone: 07737 509532
ONtrack Studio is a small and friendly residential studio, eager to help produce the best sounds for young musicians at a fraction of the cost they would otherwise have to pay. I am one man with experience of studio work and live performance and have held a long interest, passion and enthusiasm for music recording, production and live sound.

18.  Brian Jonathan Penny
The Studio, 68 Evenlode, Banbury, OX16 1PF. 
Telephone: 01295 271900
Professional Classical Guitar, Performer & Teacher.

19.  The Radiators
Telephone: 07970 566828 or 01327 704708 
Sax and Drums and Rock and Roll - A 5 piece band who play a wide variety of songs featuring a soul / bluesy / rock n roll bias. Nothing too modern of course, mostly from the 60's, 70's and a few from the 80's, possibly even the odd one from the 90's. Rumours abound about breaking in to the 21st century with songs in the set, but are as yet only whisperings. We mainly play in and around Banbury / Northants / Warwickshire, but will gladly venture anywhere we're welcomed.

20.  The Wedding Venue Band
Telephone: 07917 151115  
A wedding band made of the finest musicians playing music perfect for your big day. Booking 'The venue' assures you of experience, talent and immaculate presentation that will impress all your guests. We will keep them moving on the dance floor all night long. Once booked you can rest with the mindset that your entertainment will be perfect. One of the major differences with the 'The Venue' to other acts out there is that you are always booking the same members, those you hear in our demo and those you booked. We work together because we love our job which comes accross in our performance.