The Platinums
The Platinums are an R ‘n’ B/funk/soul/reggae band featuring some of Sydney’s hottest new talent including Jo Blaq (Vocals, Guitar), Will “Jukes” Vatubua (Vocals), Alvin Ash (Bass), Evan Wilkins (Guitar), Andrew Grant (Drums), Matt Jeffs (Keys) and Louis Klaassen (Sax). The Platinums covers hits from classic artists such as Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Bob Marley, Michael Jackson, Earth, Wind and Fire to 90′s and contemporary pop artists such as Justin Timberlake, Cee Lo Green, Daft Punk, Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars and many more.
Forming from Sydney original funk band ‘Charmers’, The Platinums are a band that has honed its skills over years of live performances in both pubs/clubs and private and corporate function settings. Whether you require relaxing, chilled out tunes to provide atmosphere or hard hitting grooves to get the party pumping, we’ve got it all covered. When hiring ‘The Platinums’ you are hiring a band that not only has the repertoire and live performance to make your event a success, but also the musical intuition and experience that will be sure to make your night unforgetable!
SAMPLE SONG LIST
Al Green Let's Stay Together
Amy Winehouse Valerie
Ben E. King Stand By Me
Bill Withers Ain't No Sunshine
Bill Withers Use Me
Bill Withers Who Is He (And What Is He To You)
Bossa Version Autumn Leaves
Curtis Mayfield People Get Ready
Duke Ellington Take The A Train
Duke Ellington It Don't Mean a Thing
Fats Waller/Ella Fitzgerald Honey Suckle Rose
Frank Sinatra Come Fly With Me
Frank Sinatra The Way You Look Tonight
George Benson I Want You
George Benson On Broadway
George Benson Summertime
Glen Frey Route 66
Gregory Porter Holding On
Gregory Porter Liquid Spirit
Jelly Roll Morton West End Blues
Lou Rawls You'll Never Find (Latin/Samba)
Louis Armstrong Georgia On My Mind
Louis Armstrong Hello Dolly
Marvin Gaye What's Going On
Michael Buble Quando, Quando, Quando
Michael Buble L.O.V.E.
Michael Buble I've Got The World On A String
Michael Buble Fever
Nat King Cole Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You
Ray Charles Hallelujah I Love Her So
Ray Charles Hit The Road Jack
Ray Charles I Got A Woman
Ray Charles Mary Ann
Ray Charles Mess Around
Sam Cooke Bring It On Home
Sam Cooke Cupid
Sam CookeTwist in The Night Away
Sam Cooke What A Wonderful World
Sam Cooke You Send Me
Sam Cooke A Change Is Gonna Come
Tracey Chapman Gimme One Reason