Band for wedding

BananaDunka · 13 Jan 2015 at 10:24

One couple I photographed last year employed a homeless man they see regularly playing on the street. I thought that was a really nice thing to do, they paid him a decent sum too and he stayed for a while after. Top stuff and makes it a bit more special to them as opposed to just finding a band off the ad listings etc. It also makes the wedding a bit more memorable and is often a talking point post wedding japes!

Cosimo · 13 Jan 2015 at 10:26

planty said:
A couple of my friends went to a 'battle of the wedding bands' event and found someone they liked there.

That sounds like a great excuse for a pre-wedding party.

DJMK4 · 13 Jan 2015 at 10:29

Slipknot

(Not a fan of this type of noise, but heard it fits well in a wedding scenario)

teh_captain · 13 Jan 2015 at 10:41

I used to be in a marching band, so luckily I know a few people who are in wedding/function bands because of that; and they are very good. Brass/wind sections, the lot, very diverse setlist and keep guests dancing. We'll be able to get a cheaper rate because we know them, but for most people it will be expensive

The few bands that I know aren't with any sort of agency, so as someone said above it might be worth looking through gig listings at your local venue, pub or Facebook to go watch them to see what you think.

porushinobu · 13 Jan 2015 at 12:05

get system of a down Lol

Havana_UK · 13 Jan 2015 at 12:38

We used Function Junction and were very happy with the band we chose.

I'd recommend having a look at their offerings.

Quint · 13 Jan 2015 at 12:39

We got married in Dec, the band we wanted was booked so they made a suggestion. The chap we booked plays at the Jazz House in Birmingham (Jules Hollands Bar) and he was fantastic. Everyone raved about him and the drummer after.

http://www.carlsinclair.com/

Tunney · 13 Jan 2015 at 12:45

Try this website.

I'd go for Andrew WK. It's always a party when he's around.

checjb · 13 Jan 2015 at 13:29

We used a band called "The Jazz Cannons". They were excellent and a topbunch of lads. Not cheap though.

I do like the idea of the homeless guy though. Although I think the missus would object after last night's "Silent Witness".

Jingo... · 13 Jan 2015 at 13:43

Barry McFungus Pants said:
Or Raymond Lin? Hasn't Raymond Lin got git pedals up the wazoo - he must be awesome sauce ^_^

Nobody knows as he always ignores any requests to hear him play - I think he's more of a musical ornament collector

bignev72 · 13 Jan 2015 at 14:51

We used these guys for our wedding last September.

http://www.thedeloreansband.com/

They were amazing. Really energetic, good selections of songs so that people of all age groups will know some songs and they got everyone up dancing

I would definitely recommend them. My friend is now going to use them for him wedding after seeing them at ours.

Depends on where you are in the country though.

teh_captain · 13 Jan 2015 at 15:06

By the way this is one of the bands that I know of who are very, very good live:

http://www.upthefunction.co.uk/

jimjamuk · 13 Jan 2015 at 16:30

teh_captain said:
I used to be in a marching band, so luckily I know a few people who are in wedding/function bands because of that; and they are very good. Brass/wind sections, the lot, very diverse setlist and keep guests dancing. We'll be able to get a cheaper rate because we know them, but for most people it will be expensive

The few bands that I know aren't with any sort of agency, so as someone said above it might be worth looking through gig listings at your local venue, pub or Facebook to go watch them to see what you think.

Ditto - I might be in one of those bands you mention o-iii<O

jimjamuk · 13 Jan 2015 at 16:31

teh_captain said:
By the way this is one of the bands that I know of who are very, very good live:

http://www.upthefunction.co.uk/

Im not in this one but +1 - a good live band

a1ex2001 · 13 Jan 2015 at 16:37

Dimple said:
I did 4 weddings last year but they were all for 'Rocker' couples.
A proper decent wedding band can cost a fortune because they should have a list of songs from all genres and they still won't please everybody.
Get a really good disco that will play your setlist.

Never get a disco keep music aLIVE!

We went with a recommendation from our wedding venue, they were awesome: http://www.theenglishgentlemen.co.uk/englishgentlemen/Welcome.html

jimjamuk · 13 Jan 2015 at 16:44

good thing about a live band is in between the live music then you have a disco provided via the PA and normally you can choose your own music or just plug in a mp3 player with your favourite playlist

Ekim · 13 Jan 2015 at 16:59

I used these guys to book the band for my wedding later this year:

http://www.thebandboutique.co.uk/

Went for these guys:
http://www.thebandboutique.co.uk/wedding-band-hampshire/

Saw them play live locally and were really impressed so were excited to get them booked in for the wedding.

Slime · 13 Jan 2015 at 21:36

Thanks for all the suggestions and links, much appreciated. For those who asked, we are getting married in Somerset and budget wise for the band we had guessed at around 1k but I have no idea what these things cost.

Deleted member 66701 · 13 Jan 2015 at 21:47

My best man had a Prodigy tribute band at his wedding - it was awesome!

Brookert · 14 Jan 2015 at 11:20

I had a michael buble tribute, and he was incredible. Was a nice surprise from the brides family. He sounded spot on. Live music is a must at weddings in my book.

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