Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
Hire an acoustic wedding or party band for a more rustic vibe, or to keep noise levels under control in sound limited venues.
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Americana Bluegrass trio with stunning three and four part vocal harmonies! Also available as a 4 and 5-piece (banjo and fiddle).
Compelling bluegrass, Irish and gypsy jazz band serving up a lively blend of toe-tapping tunes. Available to book with DJ service and afternoon jazz sets for non-stop music throughout the day.
Combining New Orleans horns, traditional British Brass and some original arrangements of modern favourites, Hardcore Horns are the easiest way to create a party atmosphere with immediate effect!
From pop favourites and feel-good funk to afrobeats and updated jazz classics, The DBs turn the traditional brass band format on its head and drag it kicking and screaming into the 21st century!
Sharply dressed wandering band delivering fun and enticing arrangements of classic and modern songs, featuring vocal harmonies with bags of energy and personality. Additional musicians and acoustic/electric options also available.
Performing most of the familiar Irish songs, plus a little Country, Americana and Folk, Spancil Hill Ceilidh Band are most renowned for their lively jigs and reels.
Outstanding brass band who can adapt to a range of scenarios, whether playing pop songs with vocals for dancing at weddings, oompah in lederhosen at Oktoberfest or as a mobile marching band for promotions and processions.
A guitar, violin and vocal harmony duo with a repertoire that covers everything from Ray Charles to Oasis, The Beatles to Beyoncé and Frank Sinatra to Britney Spears.
Add some spice and a ray of sunshine to your event with this West Midlands-based steel pan band serving up a lively taste of the Caribbean! The band’s song list includes a colourful mix of reggae and modern styles.
Lively charismatic fiddle and guitar duo playing everything from Irish traditional music to pop songs and rock music!
The best in roaming bands across the UK, Rewind are a top quality 4-piece group of highly-talented musicians that can bring you tight 4-part harmonies with songs from Drake to Bob Marley!
An incredibly talented steel pan player providing the best sounds and Caribbean flavour for your event. You can expect to hear reggae, calypso and also modern pop tunes with a tropical twist.
Classy vintage style gypsy jazz/swing band featuring refined female vocals, two guitars and double bass. The band play jazz, swing, Latin, bebop, fusion and modern music.
Thrilling performances of rum-soaked traditional maritime folk music, classic Irish folk and the occasional cheeky contemporary cover plus fun pirate troubadour costumes!
Let The Others take you on a journey from the 60s to the very latest chart anthems – from Bill Withers, Stevie Wonder and Prince through to Amy Winehouse and Ed Sheeran.
With a wide-ranging repertoire spanning Caribbean favourites to classical music, pop classics old and modern, The Pan Master is sure to captivate and delight at weddings, garden parties and other occasions.
A soul and jazz infused acoustic duo or trio playing upbeat covers from a variety of genres, across a number of decades. Full band also available.
Enchanting duo blending powerful vocals with acoustic guitar and loop station, and featuring a wide-ranging set of current chart, dance, pop, folk and jazz standards. French and Italian songs also available on request.
Playing a selection of swinging jazz standards, traditional gypsy folk tunes, french musette, waltzes and bossa novas, the cheerful swing of their music and a light bounce creates a relaxed, happy atmosphere at every occasion.
Talented gypsy jazz trio playing their own arrangements of tunes ranging from swing & jazz classics to modern pop anthems.
Acoustic bands feature predominantly acoustic instruments such as acoustic guitars and upright bass, for an unplugged feel.
Acoustic bands often replace full drum kit with cajon drums, tambourines or a simplified drum kit, allowing for an evening line-up rhythmic enough for dancing, without being too overpowering.
Our acoustic wedding bands typically play a wide range of songs spanning various genres and eras. You can expect to hear rock, soul and Motown as well as modern indie, dance and R&B – but all arranged for acoustic instruments.
Some of our acoustic bands specialise in indie folk music, in the style of Mumford & Sons, The Lumineers and Noah and The Whale, but are still likely to play pop music from all eras.
Most of the bands listed here perform popular music, but we've also included other bands featuring instruments, such as dixieland, gypsy jazz and brass bands.
Yes. All our acoustic wedding and party bands come fully self-contained with everything they need for the performance. You'll just need to provide a safe performance area, and access to standard domestic plug sockets.
Most larger line-ups will also bring stage lighting, but check their individual profile pages for more details.
In most cases, yes. Since they don't rely heavily on amplification, acoustic bands can readily adapt to different acoustics – from intimate indoor spaces to outdoor ceremonies to stage shows in the evening. They also tend to use less equipment than a typical function band, making it easier to re-set equipment in a different part of your venue.
Lastly, using your acoustic band for your wedding ceremony or drinks reception, as well as the evening party, saves on the extra expense and hassle of hiring a separate act.
Very likely, yes - most of our acoustic wedding bands will consider learning your first dance, often without an additional charge. However this depends on the complexity of the song, and how much rehearsal time will be required.
Just let us know your request as soon as you can and we'll run it past the band.
Our acoustic bands typically perform for two hours, split over 2 x 1-hour or 3 x 40-minute sets with short intervals.
But bands can play for less time, or longer (usually for an additional cost) if it suits your event better.
Yes, in most cases. Although our acoustic bands feature acoustic instruments, these will still need to be amplified in order to be heard above the crowd noise, especially acts featuring a vocalist.
Yes - we have acoustic guitarists (both instrumental or with vocals), which are ideal for ceremonies, receptions and wedding meals as well as acoustic duos.
Acoustic musicians are ideal for a summery, unplugged vibe at garden wedding redeptions as well as venues with noise restrictions.
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