Pasadena Roof Orchestra

With an unparalleled reputation across the UK, Europe and beyond, for over 50 years the Pasadena Roof Orchestra have been re-creating the sounds of a golden era of music from the 1920s and 1930s to widespread acclaim.

In this beautifully crafted new concert for 2025 the orchestra return with a sparkling selection of the their best-loved music and songs. Expect to hear classics from the pens of Irving Berlin, Ray Noble and Cole Porter, as well as electrifying hot jazz from the likes of Fletcher Henderson and Duke Ellington. Presenting the show, and putting on his top hat and tails, is the suave singer and band leader Duncan Galloway. 

So pack up your troubles, come on get happy, and experience an evening of superlative live music, with more than a dash of wit and humour.  

Duncan Galloway - Band Leader & Vocalist

Duncan began his career after training at the prestigious acting school the Webber Douglas academy in London. Music always played a big role in his performing life, and after success in BBC children’s TV (Bodger and Badger, Crosswits, Radio Roo), and an appearance in Noel Cowards ‘Easy Virtue’ at the Garrick Theatre in London’s West End, a world cruise as a founder member of the Stadium Theatre Company on the SS Canberra, the music finally took over.

The first big step in the direction of being permanently involved in music, was winning the post as lead singer with the world-renowned Pasadena Roof Orchestra. Duncan’s first concert was in 1989 in Guildford. In 1996 Duncan left the band, but it was only to be temporary. In 2002 he was back touring as a ‘temporary solution’ until they found a new frontman…….In 2012 he took over an active role in the management of the Orchestra’s affairs, and from 2021 is the sole owner of the whole business.