Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
For a festival feel, book one of our superb indie folk wedding bands in the mould of Mumford & Sons and The Lumineers. We also have country bands, bluegrass bands and traditional folk bands.
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Versatile and polished acoustic roaming band, offering a fusion of soul/Motown, rock 'n' roll, and modern pop tunes to sing along to, for either intimate or lively settings.
Energetic and skilled, this fiddle, bass, and piano trio mixes folk, pop, classical, and Klezmer, setting the perfect tone for weddings, parties, and events, with an option to add a ceilidh caller for a lively dance experience.
Exciting Mumford style 3-4 piece with a large song list of modern folk, pop and rock, perfect for those festival style weddings & events!
Having played together in bands for over ten years, Jon and Ben listed everything they play and realised they know loads of great songs! Available to hire with DJ service for music throughout the evening.
The Mobiles are a completely unplugged roaming band featuring sax - they'll wander around your event playing golden oldies as well as fresh hits, bringing an intimate, one-on-one performance to your guests.
Fresh new folk/Americana band playing well-known pop songs with a folkish twist. The band's line-up features vocals, double bass, guitar, mandolin and drums.
Seasoned male-fronted rock and pop wedding and party band covering a varied mix of songs, from 1960s Merseybeat to the latest chart-toppers. Book the band’s DJ service and acoustic sets for music throughout the day.
Energetic ceilidh, folk and barn dance band, playing everything from Irish, English and Scottish classics through to old-time American and classical piano. The band also come with the option of adding a caller to your booking. Only available within 100 miles of Cambridge.
Americana Bluegrass trio with stunning three and four part vocal harmonies! Also available as a 4 and 5-piece (banjo and fiddle).
Engaging and authentic acoustic folk duo with both male and female vocals, playing popular songs by artists such as Coldplay, Jake Bugg and The Beatles, in their own inimitable style. The duo can perform unplugged and provide a DJ service where requested.
Mumford & Sons inspired acoustic band with a wide-ranging song list from classic rock to the latest pop. The band can also offer roaming sets in the afternoon.
Zydeco Stew play rootsy and upbeat honky-tonk, zydeco and R&B, and their clientele include Marco Pierre White's restaurant and fashion designer Ted Baker.
Acoustic guitar-led festival band covering indie folk and acoustic artists such as Mumford & Sons and Ed Sheeran. Expect upbeat, feel-good performances tailored to your preferences.
Highly sought-after unplugged trio with virtuoso saxophone and acoustic guitars, delivering harmonious three-part melodies and a lively, interactive repertoire spanning from the 1950s to today's hits.
Your go-to acoustic roaming band for a dose of blues and charisma. These guys take your all-time faves and sprinkle 'em with some bluesy magic, making them sound like nothing you've ever heard before.
Authentic guitar band, whose sensational live performances at corporate parties, birthdays and weddings have attracted the attention of EMI.
Exciting party band playing upbeat, danceable rock & pop hits by artists ranging from Prince and Elvis to Coldplay and The Weekend.
Good Bad and The Ugly Country Band
Good, Bad, and The Ugly Country Band are a sensational showcase of timeless country melodies that will have you clapping, tapping, and boot-scootin' your heart out.
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!
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.
Our festival folk bands play an eclectic mix of indie folk songs by artists such as Noah and the Whale, The Lumineers and of course Mumford & Sons.
But if you love your pop anthems, don't despair. Most bands listed here perform arrangements of classic and contemporary rock and pop music (with a folksy twist). These will often feature frenzied strumming on acoustic guitars!
Expect to hear uptempo songs by artists like Avicii, Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber. These songs became famous at the festivals and are a novel way of enjoying your favourite chart-toppers.
We also have bands playing more traditional folk music, if you prefer.
Festival folk bands are the perfect choice for rustic, vintage weddings, or for creating a laidback festival feel at your summer garden party.
Festival wedding bands and modern folk wedding bands are essentially the same thing – they typically perform indie folk music as well as a few pop covers in a folksy style. Also, they dress in a similar style to bands like Mumford & Sons (think flat caps and waistcoats).
So what's the connection with festivals? Aside from the fact that many indie folk bands like Mumford and Sons became famous on the festival circuit, these bands are often associated with the independent spirit, values and characteristics of many modern music festivals.
There are many reasons why we'd recommend booking a folk wedding band. Here are a few:
So put up the bunting and celebrate at a barn wedding in the countryside, or just relive the memories of Glastonbury in your own backyard!
Our festival folk bands will arrive fully equipped with everything they need to put on a great show. This includes their own sound system, microphones, backline amplifiers, and instruments.
If you are expecting a large audience (more than 200 guests), let us know before you book, so we can ensure the band's system is appropriate.
In addition to the equipment, most bands will also bring their own stage lighting, adding to the overall atmosphere.
A standard folk wedding band performance is 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.
Many of our folk wedding bands will consider learning a first dance request, often free of charge, although this depends on how easy the song is to arrange.
Send us the song request as soon as you can, so we can make sure the band has adequate time to learn it.
If the band can’t perform your song live, they can play it through their PA system instead. They can either use their own device to play the track, or plug your device into their system instead.
Not necessarily – all our folk bands will play recorded music during their interval, through their PA, free of charge. This means they'll be able to keep the music going until closing time.
Many of our folk bands are able to upgrade to a more advanced service using virtual DJ software so that they can mix songs and take your guests’ requests.
If you have specialised music requests for the intervals, need extra lighting, or you're planning a very late finish, we'd recommend booking a professional DJ.
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