LEEANN JAMES

With a wealth of experience and professionalism to her credit, LeeAnn James is the perfect artiste for any venue or occasion that requires a touch of class. Comfortable in both small, intimate rooms to large theatre/concert halls, her show can be tailored to suit any audience from laid back and ambient to lively uptempo classics.
With a number of fully rehearsed and authentic shows there is something for every type of event. From comedy and laughter to the the drama and excitement of Bond. The laid back sounds of swing and jazz, classic and modern country, ballroom and latin standards to modern day hits, sixties, seventies, soul, motown and much more.

LeeAnn’s diary covers engagements ranging from top corporate venues, hotels, theatres, casinos, weddings and private functions
cabaret shows, restaurants and charity balls & functions. Her blend of a warm and friendly personality, unique self-effacing humour, fantastic singing voice and stunning costumes continues to win her many return bookings and compliments.
Professionally trained, she has performed across the country at many top venues, including the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Hall,and has also appeared at the renowned “Oscars Ball” in Bahrain, and at the prestigious Husa Resorts, Mallorca, winning rave reviews and securing return bookings at both venues. LeeAnn is also a regular performer for Thomson Gold Hotels across
Europe and P & O Cruising.

 

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Shows available :-

ALL THAT JAZZ

Classic swing, jazz and west end classics are at the core of a terrific ambient night of entertainment. Whether you want up tempo swing and latin rhythms or cool and sophisticated jazz melodies you will be enthralled by a terrific performance tailored to suit your event. From Rosemary Clooney, Dinah Shaw, Ella Fitxgerald and Billie Holiday to Diane Krall and even Michael Buble and Dean Martin.

Elegant and sophisticated, this show is ideal for weddings, corporate events and dinner parties specialising in easy listening jazz with some uptempo and dancier numbers to add a little variety to your event.

ROCK’N’ROLL 50’S/60’S

Featuring songs from some of the great era of rock and roll, together with some of the top female vocalists and bands of that era, this is a nostalgic, felgood show. With over one hundred rock’n’roll, 50’s and 60’s sixties songs to choose from – there’s always something for every taste!

This can be a two set or one 60 minute set show. The show can also be provided with a totally 60’s disco.

SING AS WE GO….

Wartime/40’s/50’s

Featuring songs from the wartime era and many big band classics made famous by Vera Lynn, The Andrews Sisters, Gracie fields and many more…..

The perfect show for a night of nostalgia, commemorative wartime events, St George’s Day or all thingsBRITISH!!

DORIS DAY

A lifelong fan of Doris Day, LeeAnn reproduces some of her most classic songs from beautiful lilting ballads such as It’s Magic and Secret Love through to Move Over Darlng and Que Sera sera and adding in a fun element with songs such as TheWindy City and The Deadwood Stage. A great show for Doris Day fans young and old.

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STRICTLY CABARET

A terrific show of strict tempo songs from big band to modern hits, swing and jazz to rock and roll. All songs are arranged to fit in with all major dance tempos. From cha cha cha, samba and rumba to waltz, quick step and fox trot through to jive and rock and roll. And there are even a few fun dances for good measure! A strictly entertaining show for anyone who like to dance the night away.

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ROCK CHICK

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For those about to rock…this is the show for you. Featuring some of the greatest rock songs of all time from “Smoke on the Water” and “Alright Now” to classics by Heart, Fleetwood Mac, Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams, Whitesnake and many more….this is a classy classic rock show for anyone who loves power ballads and rock classics of the 70’s and 80’s.

COUNTRY
Country music comes naturally to LeeAnn. Covering some true classics through to modern country rock, this is the show for any country music lover. From songs by some of the first ladies of country such as Tammy Wynette, Patsy Cline and Billy Jo Spears, through to Reba McIntyre and Lorrie Morgan and coming bang up to date with melodic songs from the likes of Lady Antebellum and rocking it up with a touch of Carrie Underwood and Gretchen Wilson – there is certainly something to please even the most discerning fan.

CARE HOME ENTERTAINMENT

LeeAnn can also perform a show to entertain in Sheltered Housing or Care Homes. A melodic trip through the 20’s through the the 50’s and 60’s this is the perfect show to reminisce to. Click here for more information and set list.

JAMES BOND / CASINO

ENTERTAINMENT AT IT’S MOST GLAMOROUS

If you want a night of sheer glamour, excitement and fantasy then this is the show for you. The night can be as intimate or as elaborate as you want it to be. Featuring songs made famous by international artistes such as Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, Matt Monroe, Nancy Sinatra and Tina Turner , LeeAnn pays her own special tribute to each of these legends during a breathtaking night with Bond.

IRISH

Add a “touch of the Irish” with a terrific show featuring the classic Irish ballads and singalongs.

Growing up in a musical family, LeeAnn was surrounded by music from an early age and, coming from a Liverpool family with Irish roots, family gatherings quite regularly turned into family singalongs! Listening to some Irish classic songs as a child, the music stayed in Leeann’s heart and she now sings and plays some melodies and memories reflecting on many happy,and some crazy, memories of her childhood.

COMEDY

For a show with something just a little special, LeeAnn James will not disappoint. With some terrific original and entertaining comedy you are guaranteed a night of pure entertainment. A naturally funny lady, LeeAnn is the perfect artiste for all age groups, all venues.

A firm favourite in the UK and abroad, LeeAnn’s style of quick wit, self-effacing humour and clever observations sets her aside from many others, and continues to win her rave reviews and return bookings. A totally clean show, LeeAnn prides herself on making people laugh without the need for smut or innuendo.

EUROVISION

A fun filled estravaganza of all things Eurovision! Featuring the best hits, the number ones, the also rans and the near misses from 1950 to 2014. All you need is a good supply of flags, bunting and you have our own Eurovision Party!!!

(This show is popular all year round but especially popular during April and May. Please book in advance to avoid disappointment. Available UK or worldwide)

Set Lists

CABARET

Almost like being in love
Nobody does it like me
Don’t rain on my parade
You’re my world
Downtown
The Lady is a tramp
This is my life
Thank you for the music
Walking in Memphis
Total Eclipse of the heart
Let me try again
This is the moment
Son of a preacher man
There are worse things I could do
Diamonds are forever
You don’t have to say you love me
I only wanna be with you

MODERN

Breathless
Superstar
I don’t feel like dancing
Make you feel my love
Warwick Avenue
Black and gold
Mama Do
Valerie
Up
Sway
Human
I’m outta love
Whole Again
Don’t know why
Mercy
Sway
From Paris to Berlin
Step by step
I’m alive
Relight my fire
Just cant get enough
Its in your eyes

SWING/JAZZ

All of me
All the way
Almost like being in love
Bad bad leroy brown
Anything goes
Cheek to cheek
Cry me a river
Dont rain on my parade
Dream a little dream
Feeling good
Fever
For once in my life
I get a kick out of you
I cant give you anything but love
Lets fall in love
Let there be love
Lullaby of Broadway
Masquerade
Misty
My baby just cares for me
Nice work if you can get it
Orange coloured sky
Save the last dance for me
Sentimental Journey
Slow boat to China
Sway
S’wonderful
Taking a chance on love
That old devil called love
The very thought of you
Unforgettable
Walk on by
What a difference a day makes
When I fall in love
You made me love you
ROCK AND ROLL

Whole lotta shaking
Twist and shout
Johnny B Good
Rock and roll medley
This Old house
Green Door

DANCE/70’S
SOUL/MOTOWN

Build me up buttercup
Love really hurts
Love train
Proud Mary
Car wash
Nutbush city limits
Its raining men
Lady Marmalade
Fame
Flashdance
Footloose
Lets hear it for the boy
Higher and higher
All night long
Blame it on the boogie
The Locomotion
Hey Baby
Gimme gimme gimme
Moving on up
Twisting the night away
Crazy little thing called love
Stuck in the middle
Spirit in the sky
Man I feel like a woman
You to me are everything
Signed sealed delivered
River deep mountain high
Making your mind up
Shout
A little but more
Stone in love with you
Out of reach
Angels
Love me with all of your heart
Unchained melody