Hip Mo Toast is a jazz band for hire in Perth, WA.
Fourteen pieces. Four saxophones, three trumpets, two trombones, guitar, piano, double bass, drums and vocalist Libby Hammer out front. Hip Mo' Toast formed in 1998 to play the Perth Zoo centenary and never really stopped, picking up a Friday residency at the Greenwich Bar under His Majesty's Theatre, then fifteen months at the Varga Lounge where they recorded their first live EP. The full length album Mischievous Girl followed, full of standards, cha chas and mambos. The Perth Jazz Society gave them an award for artistic excellence and contribution to jazz advocacy, and the smaller line-up took Best Original Jazz Act at the WAM Industry Awards six years running. Repertoire runs through Sinatra, Louis Prima, Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald and Shirley Bassey.
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Song list
167 songs
AYE CARUMBA, IT’S THE SAMBABrazilBrazilChili SauceA Lot Of Livin' To Do Mambo #8SwayTequilaTico TicoIT AIN’T OVER ‘TIL IT’S BOSSA NOVAChega De SaudadeFeverGreen EyesOn the Street Where You Live Peanut VendorSlightly Out Of Tune (Desafinado) The Look Of LoveONE, TWO CHA CHA CHACha Cha BabyChi Chi Cha Cha ChaKiss Of FireLa CucarachaPerhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps Stop ThiefWhatever Lola WantsINSTRUMENTAL JAZZA Night In Tunisia BroadwayFour Brothers Hot CanaryHot ToddyJumpin’ at the Woodside Lean BabyMoanin’SermonetteSoho Strut Woodchoppers’ Ball‘Round MidnightAs Time Goes ByCry Me A RiverIn The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning Lush LifeMood IndigoMoonglowMy Funny Valentine Only YouThe Nearness Of You The Very Thought of You So In LoveTime After TimeEIGHT TO THE BAR, SHUFFLE AND JUMPAlright, O.K, You WinAs Long As I’m SingingBoogie BluesBoogie Woogie Bugle BoyEveryday I Have The BluesGreen OnionsHey Ba Ba Re BopHow Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You Is You Is Or Is You Ain’t My Baby Jump, Jive and WailOpus OneOut Of NowhereSing, Sing, SingSwing Swing SwingZoot Suit RiotLAND O’ MAMBOEvil WaysHot Time MamboMambo ItalianoMambo Jambo Oye Como Va Stardust MamboRING-A-DING DING, MEDIUM SWINGAll Of MeAlmost Like Being In LoveAround The WorldA-Tisket A-TasketBad HabitsBlacksmith BluesBlue SkiesDestination MoonDon't Be That WayA Foggy DayGlory of LoveGreen EyesI Can’t Give You Anything But LoveI Only Have Eyes For YouI’m Beginning To See The LightI've Got A Feelin' You're Foolin'I’ve Got You Under My SkinIt Don’t Mean A ThingIt’s Only A Paper MoonJust You, Just MeThe Lady Is A TrampL-O-V-EMack The KnifeMy Baby Just Cares For MeMy HometownMy Wee BonitaOn A Clear DayPick Yourself UpRoute 66Saturday Night Is The Loneliest Night Stompin’ At The SavoyStraighten Up and Fly RightThat Old Black MagicThis Can’t Be LoveToo Close For ComfortTop Hat, White Tie and TailsVolaréFASTEN YOUR SEATBELTS – UP SWINGJohnny One NoteOld Devil Moon Sweet Georgia Brown Thou SwellTwistedWhat is This Thing Called Love?SLEAZY AND EASY, BLUESY ‘N CRUISYAnd the Angels Sing Big SpenderBlack CoffeeBlue MoonClean ‘n EasyDo Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me Fly Me To The MoonHard Hearted HannahI Said NoI Just Want To Make Love To You Jam on ToastNight and DaySentimental JourneyThat Old Devil Called LoveThat’s My StyleThe Boy From IpanemaWhy Don’t You Do Right?World On A StringYes IndeedDIXIELAND AND THE FORTIESAc-cent-tuate The PositiveBaby Won’t You Please Come Home Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen Chattanooga Choo ChooI’ve Got A Gal In Kalamazoo Pennsylvania 6-5000String Of PearlsA Toast To YouWhen The Saints Go Marchin’ InFLAVOUR OF THE FIFTIESAt LastHeartbreak HotelRock Around The Clock The Jazz PoliceSENSATIONAL SIXTIESLove Potion #9Mercy Mercy Mercy Mischievous Girl SidewinderSoul Bossa Nova Spinning Wheel Sunshine of your Lovemore fantastic selections!Please see page three for evenTHE MOVIESBatman ThemeThe Theme From The BlobI Love LucyJames Bond ThemeThe JetsonsThe Theme From The Love Boat Peter GunnSesame St ThemeThe StripperCHRISTMAS CROONINGThe Christmas SongI’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm Jingle BellsLet It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Santa BabySanta Claus MedleyWhite ChristmasGITTIN’ FUNKYBackrow Politics Brown-Eyed Handsome Man Chicken PoloCar WashHome BasiePick Up The Pieces SuperstitionOne Mint JulepJAZZY, JAZZY, JAZZY! OI! OI! OI!Advance Australia FairAre You Gonna Be My Girl (Jet)Back In Black (AC/DC)Cheap Wine (Cold Chisel)Down Under (Men At Work)Help Is On Its Way (LRB)I Still Call Australia HomeIt's Only The Beginning (Deb Conway) Overkill (Men At Work)Pressure Down (John Farnham)Solid Rock (Goanna)Waltzing MatildaWhat’s My Scene (Hoodoo Gurus) You’re The Voice (John Farnham)
Reviews
5.0from 16 reviews
5.0Pauline · Jun 2016
It was a brilliant night. Libby is lovely and the band were great. Thanks once again for your efforts, you never fail.
5.0Bill · May 2016
I have just sent a generic comment to the entertainers. But, on a personal note, I must say that the Quintet was the glue that held the whole thing together so well. Libby is a relaxed and accomplished performer and personality. The band was able to work in with the environment and the other entertainers and to interact with the children and adults. I don’t think they could have done much more from my perspective as an organiser. I have had very positive feedback from the guests (especially my daughter, Lucie). I am happy to recommend the Quintet in the future. Thank you for your help also. Once I sourced you out on the net, the process was very positive, easy and friendly. That is a great asset. Best wishes for future bookings.
5.0Corinne · May 2016
They were really fantastic thank you. I appreciate all your hard work in organising at such short notice. Thanks again and have a great week.
5.0Anne · May 2016
Our wedding was fabulous with Hip Mo Toast not letting us down! They were fantastic, Libby is just gorgeous. The band were very self sufficient in setting up and reading the crowd with their music choices. It was just unfortunate that we ran late with food and speeches so we missed out getting the scheduled hour of dance time to their music. However I was grateful they stayed to do our first dance. Very special.
Please pass on my thanks and appreciation to them all.
Many
5.0Sarah · Apr 2016
It was fantastic!
Thanks for your email. Libby and her team were brilliant - of course the music was outstanding but equally with their customer service and attention to the event. I had people coming up to me the whole night asking who the band were and saying how terrific they were.
The sound guy was great too - thanks for organising that at the last minute. Not one thing went wrong which was amazing!
It's been a pleasure working with PPES.
I would really appreciate your recommendation of Tryangle if you hear of anyone needing an Event Manager.
5.0Benjamin · Mar 2016
Hip Mo'Toast were good, they really set the mood for the night.
Very professional and I am pleased. Thanks for your help, Ben
5.0Chelsie · Jan 2016
They were great, and very obliging singing happy birthday for one of our staff members as well!! Everyone had a fantastic time, and we’ll definitely will consider them for future events. Thanks again for all your help,
5.0Bill · Dec 2015
Just a quick note to thank you all for your help and for the exemplary performances from all concerned. I believe the facilitators, entertainers, the Caricaturist and especially Santa all contributed to lovely day. The atmosphere was friendly, relaxed and full of easy camaraderie. Special thanks to Glen Swift and Libby and the band for keeping things moving along so well (and for putting up with my kids Libby). Santa, what can I say. You the man! Best
5.0Trudy · Dec 2015
Libby and the boys were wonderful. Very relaxed and quick to pick up cues. They even provided an extra mic for our speeches. The venue is a difficult one in regards to acoustics and the group did well in balancing the tone for the evening. Many appreciative comments were made on having live music and how much it added. Thank you again for being able to help us out at short notice. All the best
5.0Jody · Nov 2015
Libby and Hip Mo Toast were excellent. We were thrilled with the performance as were all of our guests. It was a beautiful evening! Thanks for all of your help in getting it organised.
5.0Jo · Nov 2015
Thank you so much for making our function a success last night at Government HouseEverything went so smoothly !
5.0Ming · Oct 2015
Generally people enjoyed the band and the music. Thank you.
5.0Di · Jul 2015
Thank you for your assistance with this event. It was a fantastic evening and Hip mo Toast and their music created the mood for the night. Professionally the band could not be faulted but to be honest, I would not give Libby 100% for her p.r. with clients. Maybe it is because I come from a background of serving the public (on a very personal level) that I am critical of how others treat me. She does not seem particularly happy with life. Jon, on the other hand, is very gentle, quiete and serious and possibly not suited to the role of MC. I know he runs a night radio station and I would imagine is better at listening to others than organising them. It was a wonderful party and everyone had a good time, but you did ask me. Sincerely,
5.0Cindy · May 2015
All was good! Great entertainment for all. Thank you,
5.0shanaz · Mar 2015
Thank you so much for recommending her. And please pass on my big thanks to her too. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone else.
5.0Kira · Oct 2014
The band were fantastic thank you. We received great feedback on them and we all really enjoyed the night. Thanks again