Mikey D Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 So, I need a wedding band for the evening at my own wedding next year. I'm having a hard time (read 'nightmare') finding one that both me and my fiancé find 'good' and would like at our wedding. As you can imagine being known as a musician to your friends, there is the expectation that the music on the day will be top notch. I've currently got a big band lined up for the day. I'm looking for 4/5 piece that can play a varied party set including modern pop in the buckinghamshire/northamptonshire area. Please put your recommendations or your own band links here if you play in one, for me to check out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 My drummer is in a covers band...not my bag particularly, but well, there you are. They have a percussionist who plays with them called Joe Beckett who's play with some very big bands (incl. Weller/Numan etc.) I can put you in touch if you're interested. P http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3GY6wtlkJ0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 My lot have done weddings and other functions. A very varied set, which is listed on our Lemonrock page. Link down below somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 I booked this band for my daughter's wedding - the bass player is a member on here - and can recommend them - a sh*t hot band [url="http://www.5catfish.com/"]http://www.5catfish.com/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 This bunch are really good (I've depped with them a few times) http://www.famousfiveband.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 (edited) Bit boring but budget will make a big difference. I know some seriously good players but they are pretty expensive. This is who I booked for my daughter's wedding next year http://www.swaytheband.com/ Edited November 9, 2013 by molan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 (edited) Dony know what date you are looking at as we are already pretty jammed in August but check the sig Edited November 3, 2014 by EBS_freak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gapiro Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Just started with a new lot and we are looking for gigs next year, funk/soul mostly though Pretty varied list of stuff, from Jessie J to BeeGees to Bruno Mars to Luther Vandross No website yet, but working on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Who was the band on here that did the awesome promo video with the blue tuxedos etc? They were great, and they travel if I remember rightly. Only issue might be that the truly outstanding bands are probably booked at this point Wedding season is mad like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 [quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1384029499' post='2272175'] Who was the band on here that did the awesome promo video with the blue tuxedos etc? They were great, and they travel if I remember rightly. Only issue might be that the truly outstanding bands are probably booked at this point Wedding season is mad like that. [/quote] That'll be EBS Freak above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtcat Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 (edited) We're available a couple of weekends in Aug [url="http://www.crudemeasure.co.uk"]www.crudemeasure.co.uk[/url] but we may be a bit "cheap" for you - although quality is decent (drummer is pro and singer is top drawer). I used these guys for my wedding [url="http://www.indefinately.com"]www.indefinately.com[/url] and they were great. Quality playing is clearly important to you but I'd advise that as long as the band are good and tight the music selection will be more important for your guests. Edited November 10, 2013 by mrtcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Depends where it is and what date and budget. Would be in the region of £1500. PM me with basic details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1384020274' post='2272038'] Bit boring but budget will make a big difference. I know some seriously good players but they are pretty expensive. This is who I booked for my daughter's wedding next year [url="http://www.swaytheband.com/"]http://www.swaytheband.com/[/url] [/quote] My AV didn't like that link Barrie..?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 [quote name='Mikey D' timestamp='1384008365' post='2271858'] So, I need a wedding band for the evening at my own wedding next year. I'm having a hard time (read 'nightmare') finding one that both me and my fiancé find 'good' and would like at our wedding. As you can imagine being known as a musician to your friends, there is the expectation that the music on the day will be top notch. I've currently got a big band lined up for the day. I'm looking for 4/5 piece that can play a varied party set including modern pop in the buckinghamshire/northamptonshire area. [/quote] Good luck with it! I've managed to avoid the expenditure and stress by not having a band. First I'd be far too groomzilla about it, second wedding band fees are better spent elsewhere. And I've not seen a cliché-free wedding band setlist in forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1384074267' post='2272383'] My AV didn't like that link Barrie..?? [/quote] That's odd, works fine on iPhone, iPad and iMac for me. Just search for The Sway Orchestra. One of the leading function bands around, they've played all over the world at some very high profile corporate events. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 [quote name='toneknob' timestamp='1384077665' post='2272413'] Good luck with it! I've managed to avoid the expenditure and stress by not having a band. First I'd be far too groomzilla about it, second wedding band fees are better spent elsewhere. And I've not seen a cliché-free wedding band setlist in forever. [/quote] People expect the clichés! OK - hat in the ring time: My band ChartBeat - stripped down 3-piece playing mainstream pop covers. The formula is big hits that you can dance to, from Elvis to Take That, so no Steely Dan album tracks! Demo [url="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/32485154/ChartBeat/ChartBeat_Demo.mp3"]here[/url]. We have all played plenty of weddings, but not yet in this band format. If interested, PM me for competitive quote and availability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crez5150 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 (edited) We are a bit more genre specific but Weddings and Functions is all we do. [url="http://www.hotsaucedisco.com"]www.hotsaucedisco.com[/url] or [url="https://www.facebook.com/thesoulcorporation"]https://www.facebook...soulcorporation[/url] Jay Edited November 10, 2013 by crez5150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 [quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1384078638' post='2272425'] People expect the clichés! [/quote] Check out the opening paragraph of the wikipedia entry for cliché: [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clich%C3%A9"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clich%C3%A9[/url] - Fine for some, but not for me thanks! I'm not trying to put down any particular wedding band or anyone's involvement in the same - but it's not for my wedding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 [quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1384029499' post='2272175'] Who was the band on here that did the awesome promo video with the blue tuxedos etc? They were great, and they travel if I remember rightly. Only issue might be that the truly outstanding bands are probably booked at this point Wedding season is mad like that. [/quote] The Blue Smarties wasn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey D Posted November 10, 2013 Author Share Posted November 10, 2013 Thanks for all your replies people. Very helpful! I'll check out all the links over the next few days. Hopefully something will be suitable. As for budget, I'm willing to pay what I would think is a good rate. But as example, one 4 piece band quoted me £3000, to which I said it is too much for what we would have got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crez5150 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 [quote name='Mikey D' timestamp='1384112239' post='2272922'] Thanks for all your replies people. Very helpful! I'll check out all the links over the next few days. Hopefully something will be suitable. As for budget, I'm willing to pay what I would think is a good rate. But as example, one 4 piece band quoted me £3000, to which I said it is too much for what we would have got. [/quote] We're not cheap but that seems a bit wide of the mark...... Who was the band that quoted that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aende Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 (edited) www.the-overlook.com[list] [*]Female lead singer [*]lots of backing vocals [*]We get kids involved (if you have kids there) - get them singing Jessie Jay 'Price Tag' or something. [*]Very thorough, we can either sit in the back ground and be invisible or be brash and up front and interactive. [*]Will learn and play specific tunes on request [*]The set list is massive; 50's/60's rock and roll, 70's disco and funk, 80's ballad rock, 90's Dance/pop and rock and then stuff like Kylie, Bruno Mars, Arctic Monkeys [*]Happy to send and agree on specific set lists and intervals too [*]Happy for musical people to fill in on songs on our kit (done this a few times with guitar playing and bass playing guests who want to do 'Johnny Be Goode') [*]We also use our kit for announcements/speeches (coralling people) and stuff like 'Auld Lang Syne'.....radio mic's! [/list] We charge ~£1000 most events. ** we are lovely people who are married with kids and actually enjoy entertaining! And no doubt the singer will buy you a wedding gift! ***We have a residency at a club in Windsor, so happy to send details if you want to see us live. Congrats by the way! Glad you are able to get involved - I kinda got shoved out of the way organising my wedding.....literally turned into a cash machine! Edited November 14, 2013 by aende Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Very difficult... I wouldn't book a band myself unless I had heard them...for anything....pretty much. I far prefer word of mouth from trusted people rather than show reals...but sometimes showreals is all you have to go on... There is a lot of pressure charging good fees.... so I wouldn't take a punt on less than £1000, but then I would want to see the big difference if paying £2000. BEST wedding band I know are a swing type 4 piece... you just can't go wrong with this band, IMO. They describe themselves as swing jazz so if you can cope with that,..perfect [url="http://hullabaloo-uk.com/"]http://hullabaloo-uk.com/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomKent Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi85Ei170-w Can be arranged to any format you like, can even have a bigger horn section, more guitars, backing vocals etc. All members are working session pros with tv, touring experience etc etc. Check [url="http://euphoriaband.co.uk/"]this[/url] for any other information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil625sxc Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I dep with these guys regularly and they're good, a bit more fun/quirky than your usual function band: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDrELFNd0BM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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