The story of Fat Sams Band started in 1884 when Hamish McGregor decided he wanted to put a Swing /Jive / Boogie band together. Auditions were held and the band was assembled. The first 35 arrangements were done by the late and very great Tommy Sampson and the band went live on Valentines Day 1985. The gig [...]
Make your corporate event swing! What better way to break the awkward ice than to provide your guests with some live music? Something to look at, something to listen to and something to talk about; it's a foolproof plan. Gentlemanly charm, jazz standards that everyone will recognise and high quality professionalism thanks to [...]
A highly polished jazz based showband and a serious interpreter of mainstream jazz, Fat Sams Band can provide an exciting and suitably structured performance for all kinds of event: weddings, birthday parties, corporate functions, dances, cabarets and festivals. Highly energetic and full of life, Fat Sams' enormous breadth of repertoire, allied to highly-professional production, appearance [...]
Meet the Fellas! Fat Sams Band was formed in 1984 by Hamish McGregor and went “live” on Valentine’s Day, 1985. Famous for his white clarinet and gentlemanly charm, Hamish has been on the professional music scene for almost fifty years. Over this time he has lead bands ranging in style from Motown and Soul to [...]
At last! A new website for Fat Sams Band! When you’ve been in the profession for almost fifty years, it’s hard to keep up with modern technology! So we’re very grateful to the guys at Freak Music who have helped
