About Joanna Gray and Heartbeat

Joanna Gray and Heartbeat have the reputation as one of the top function bands to appear in the Dorset and Hampshire Wedding, Event and Party circuit.

Lead vocalist, Joanna, who trained in singing and stagecraft at the London Arts Educational Drama School, played the lead role in the musical Chess in 1995.

Band members Gary; who plays lead, rhythm and acoustic guitar or Alec; who plays bass/acoustic guitar and harmonica, also provide lead vocals, along with Terry on the backline multi-synth keyboard and overseeing the PA system.

The band is called to entertain in many different types of functions, so the band's musical repertoire covers the most popular music of the last five decades - swing/ballroom, country, disco, motown, soul rock ‘n' roll, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and current hits.

As a top function band, Heartbeat has the ability to faithfully reproduce the full and exciting sound of the original musical arrangements.

As a three piece line up of high tech multi synth-keyboard, lead, rhythm & acoustic guitar achieving a versatility beyond the expectation of most function bands, using a first class PA system, we pride ourselves on producing a full, clear and dynamic sound

So what's the Secret of the Band's Success?

We all get a buzz from making a function come alive, it's great to see everyone let their hair down and we love connecting with the audience and enjoying the moment. It is an extremely important job because the band can make or break an evening, so we are resolute in being professional and giving our best performance every time.

To enquire about Joanna Gray and Heartbeat appearing at your next function, event or wedding, please don't hesitate to call us on 07941 349203.