Wedding Music (Band, DJ, Singer) ONE POST PER BAND ONLY! Read post #1 First!

Johnny_the_fox

Anyone know of any good wedding bands?

the price they charge?

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Eoin

If you are ever at a wedding and see two lemons standing in the corner and sipping a soft drink, the chances are that they are either the vastly unpopular people who had to be invited OR a couple checking out the band for their wedding:

Ring up the venue, and ask what bands they have playing at weddings over the next week or so. Get the contact details of the band, and check if they are available for your date. If they are, then ring the venue and have them check with the bride and groom that it's ok for you to listen in for a while during their reception.

Everyone's taste and budget will vary, so this is a much better way of picking your band, then relying on word of mouth.

Remember that the main things people remember about a wedding are the food, weather, venue in general and the band - they can make or break the night, so choose carefully.

Costs will vary hugely, but we are budgeting for 2-3K :eek:

Shabadu

Sticikied. Any other suggestions folks?

Eoin

Other things I have been told to look out for:

Make sure you are paying for a 3 hour set - some bands will charge what seems like a reasonable rate, but this only covers 2 hours. This can leave you with an hour gap between the band and the DJ, which can dampen the evening.

Check if the band will set up before the whole reception - if they do, it will mean less delay between the meal & the music. The venue may not always be able to cater for this though (the band area may be where the head table is).

Tarakiwa

We (Wife & I!) used a band called 5th Avenue just last year for our wedding. They were great. HUGE advantage is that they have their own DJ as part of the set up. That way you pay 1 price & get both the band plus DJ - it also means that there is NO gap between the band finishing & the DJ starting. We paid 1,990 all in ........... not too bad me thinks!

Let me know if you want a number for them.

Day-wanna-wonga

Tarakiwa wrote:

We (Wife & I!) used a band called 5th Avenue just last year for our wedding. They were great. HUGE advantage is that they have their own DJ as part of the set up. That way you pay 1 price & get both the band plus DJ - it also means that there is NO gap between the band finishing & the DJ starting. We paid 1,990 all in ........... not too bad me thinks!

Let me know if you want a number for them.

That's very expensive.

Owen

I play in a band called "The Biz Niz", we're part of a Management Group of three bands playing specifically for Weddings and Corportate Functions. We charge, inc DJ, about €1600. TBH, for anything relatively decent, you'd want to spend this kind of money.

To a previous poster, you booked 5th Avenue? Great move, the bass player's a good mate of mine, and they're a superb band. I'd recommend them to anyone.

Chinafoot

http://www.thegreatescape.ie/

Have to recommend these guys. Absolutely quality but need to be booked very far in advance. They're from Balbriggan and they play in the pubs there when they get the chance. Unfortunately it's not very often as they are uber-busy. I'll be sure to let you guys know the next time they have a gig coming up and anyone looking for a band should seriously check them out.

The keyboard player (family friend) did the accompaniment for the singer in the church at my sister's wedding. Unfortunately they were booked for the reception so we got The Odd Couple to play (I would also recommend these two guys and can give contact info if needed)

Day-wanna-wonga

I used "The Best Men" - these guys are all professional jazz musicians, so their wedding music is tight as f*ck. Playing wedding songs is easy for these guys - I'd put them up against any wedding band in the country for musicianship, as they're professionally trained, and make a fulltime living out of playing. €1200. http://www.thebestmen.net/

Then Digital DJs for €420. http://www.digitaldjs.ie/

Tarakiwa

Day-wanna-wonga wrote:

That's very expensive.

Actually, I dont think that it is too expensive! You get what you pay for & they were a great band. As I said in my last postr the peace of mind you get with them having their own DJ is great too.

I would say that the deal was well worth the money!

Day-wanna-wonga

Tarakiwa wrote:

You get what you pay for

Not true. Wedding bands are always a rip-off, as they are getting about 3 or 4 times as much as they would for a regular gig. It's just a matter of finding one that's good, that won't totally f*ck your ass. You got royally f*cked - I just got patially shafted. Either way, we were both screwed.

Tarakiwa

Day-wanna-wonga wrote:

Not true. Wedding bands are always a rip-off, as they are getting about 3 or 4 times as much as they would for a regular gig. It's just a matter of finding one that's good, that won't totally f*ck your ass. You got royally f*cked - I just got patially shafted. Either way, we were both screwed.

Well I guess we have a difference of opinion then. But as Ned78 says - to get anything decent you have to be prepared to spend the money.
I still feel like we got value for our money at at the end of it all that is what it is all about! I would rather spend 2K & be happy with what I got than spend half that & only get an "ok" band!

MadsL

http://www.drawingroomopera.com/

for something really different, I cannot recommend these guys highly enough.
Your guests have just sat down for the meal and a girl in a red dress walks out followed by a guy in white tie, then they belt out that bit from Carmen that everyone knows...they continue the music at intervals through your meal, they give your guest breaks to talk, and are not at all stuffy, but funny and romantic. Don't worry if you feel that your friends won't like opera - I had had die-hard metal/punk heads giving standing ovations and crying! Everyone came up afterwards to say how much loved the suprise..

daveg

We used Raindance for our wedding in Galway last December. I would highly recommend them. They even learn't and played my sons favourite song "those things I've done" by the killers. Excellent band (They did DJ as well which was also excellent).

wardwil

Hey there...

I play in a wedding band and you can check out our website.

www.bumblebeehoney.com

If we dont hear from you no problem ...one piece of advice " Enjoy it and dont forget to mention all the parents and your bride to be in the speeches"

The best of luck on the day.

Access

Originally Posted by Day-wanna-wonga:

Then Digital DJs for €420.

Thats is very expensive for a wedding DJ!

Shabadu

Just to let you all know, if I hear that someone has used this forum to find potential customers and private message them w/ their band details etc., I will ask for you to be sitebanned.

One post in this sticky is the only form of pimping allowed.

Savman

www.santoria.ie

that's my 1 post all used up

Rayzor

dejavu from Galway - great versetile band see www.dejavugalway.com

Melwood Kop

Any one in the Galway area looking for a band, visit www.tightropenet.com or visit us in The Kings Head or Cellar or Kennedys, see local press for details:D

airwalk

Had them for my wedding and was not impressed at all. If you are thinking of using them PM me and I will let you know more.

lollipops

Peacheh wrote:

http://www.thegreatescape.ie/

Have to recommend these guys. Absolutely quality but need to be booked very far in advance. They're from Balbriggan and they play in the pubs there when they get the chance. Unfortunately it's not very often as they are uber-busy. I'll be sure to let you guys know the next time they have a gig coming up and anyone looking for a band should seriously check them out.

The keyboard player (family friend) did the accompaniment for the singer in the church at my sister's wedding. Unfortunately they were booked for the reception so we got The Odd Couple to play (I would also recommend these two guys and can give contact info if needed)

hi i got married in august and had these guys.they were amazing.i would highly recommend them.the dance floor was packed all night!!! they cost 1100 euro and were worth every penny

wexhun

Anyone heard the band EDEN? midlands methinx

sweetie

Hi,

I am a mobile dj with experience djing in the bar/club scene in Dublin (5 years)and over the last two years have been doing weddings and birthdays with my own equipment. Please note my fee is significantly lower than that of digital djs/star djs et al. If you are interested in getting a dj for your wedding please have a look at my ad and you can contact me for a quote/availability etc.:

www.adverts.ie/4882

Thank you.

Sweetie

DJ_Spider

I would also like to offer my services as a DJ. If you visit my site http://www.kastlekaraoke.com you will see I have had extensive experience in the UK. Now I know it is a little different over here, but why not give me a go? I have many Irish songs and am very flexiable.

I have done many Weddings, receptions and birthdays during the last 6 years and as I am new to the Irish disco scene, my rates are extremely low. I have actually compared them to most other DJs in the Dublin area. I also offer a discount to Boards.ie members! Please feel free to visit my website for more information or PM me.

I am very attentive to your requirements and am sure that I can make your day a memorable one.

Oh and congratulations to anyone who is getting married, hope you have many happy years together.

Thankyou for reading my post.

DJ Spider

Fey!

Melwood Kop wrote:

Any one in the Galway area looking for a band, visit www.tightropenet.com or visit us in The Kings Head or Cellar or Kennedys, see local press for details:D

I've seen Tightrope several times in the Kings Head, and they played at a friends wedding last weekend. Have to say they were excellent.

Another excellent Galway group is Silkwood.

For a DJ, how about "DJ Squared" from the Front Door?

sweetie

Hi Mods, may I suggest renaming the thread to wedding bands and djs please?

tiggs

The best wedding band or rather band are The Scene... I've been to a million and one weddings - but to be honest cant even rmemebr the bands being good or not good... well some of the not good ones stick out..BUT none of the better ones ring any bells...

My friend is getting married in August this year and has been to see about 50 diff bands.... incl a lot mentioned here... they were not really impressed iwth any they saw and as is said here the band is the thing that makes or breaks ur wedding..

Well in Oct last year I was at a wedding and saw this band called The Scene and was TOTALLY blown away..... I myself sing at weddings - the mass part - and no am not pluggin here... so am not easily impressed with bands but OMG I was totally totally impressed with these guys... the play ALL sorts of EVERYTHING... they even played some Doors stuff which went down really well...

They are player in Taylors Three Rock in balinteer, dublin on Feb 3rd so if ur thinking come have a look... this is a small venue and they may seem quite loud here but beliebve me u'll be impressed... if anyone wants contact details plesae send me a private message...

good luck.,,
ttfn
me xxxx

sarahp

the best band i have seen at a wedding are a dublin based band called mirage.
play a bit of everything.
i have seen them twice. (once for a 50th, where they were asked beforehand to stick to the 60's, brilliant)
the wedding they played more of a mixture of modurn and oldies, everyone was up dancing.
lead singer has the most amazing voice and a great front man.

also think they are very reasonable, €1100 , but could have increased in price since then.

if anyone would like their contact details. pm me. ( have their card in my purse somewhere)

olaola

Has anyone ever heard of Santoria? Someone recommended them to me today.

Bradidup

DJ availible with large screen projector & screen.
I have a good selection of 70s 80s 90s and some dance music. If you have any family videos I can play them on large screen. Dublin area but can travel.
Professional equipment with gobo lighting & haze. I can provide a small medium or large sound system I also do events, 21sts office parties.

kt_hughes

The Ratzingers are a very energetic and hard-working wedding band, if I do say so myself!! :cool:

We play a variety of jazz, swing, soul, funk, disco, rock and roll, pop... something for everyone.

Check out www.theratzingers.com for more info, or contact us via email

mel123

Hi,
My friend is looking for a band for her wedding August 2008, and anyone she likes is booked up, so she is getting desperate to book someone now.
She would prefer a full band, like guitar, drums etc. Can anyone recommend a good band??

gibo_ie

I have to recommend these guys, they are based in Donegal but travel and have even done concert gigs. Amazing talent.
www.keltickaos.com -- website may not have been updated in a while though, we used them at our wedding two years ago.

fireguy2007

Hi guys,
found a pretty comprehensive list of wedidng bands listed by county.
Try www.weddingbandlist.com. Hundreds of Wedding bands and Djs listed by county, Hope it helps.

paulcunningham8

Hi,
We used a band called Fraggle Rock in Galway, and Benen Tierney for the DJ. Our budget was 2000 euro, and it worked out fine.

Have to say the band were excellent, they played a nice varied set, and as a musician myself I can honestly say that they were very professional at their job and knew exactly what they were doing, they entertained the crowd very well, and best of all they let me and my ex-band up to play!

Shane from Fraggle rock also recommended our DJ, Benen Tierney, who was an absolute legend. We gave him a list of songs we wanted played, which he said he was very happy to play, as he enjoyed most of the ones we suggested. He also brought out inflatable guitars and saxaphones and stuff, which went down a treat with our drunken crowd (myself very much included).

All in all, you could do a lot worse than this combination, as they seemed to work very well together - the band were setup very quickly after the meal finished, and the DJ was there to play as soon as the band finished (he even played a song that was in a similar genre to the last song the band played, so it was a pretty seemless changeover)

Anyway, I hope this helps and your big day goes well for you! :eek:

Best of luck,

Paul

paulcunningham8

Oh yeah, and if at all possible get receipts for everything. Our guys were very good with receipts and phone reminders and it was comforting to know that they had their sh*t together.

triona1

We used the great escape,my wedding was a week ago fantastic band and a nice bunch of blokes,and of couse we also used dj sweetie brill can highly recommened too all.

DJ_Spider

At the risk of getting banned, :eek: I would like to just add that my equipment has been comepletly updated with the very latest technology and professional digital DJ tools. I now have a 1600W sound system, smoke, bubbles, laser, gobo, moonflower and UV lighting. I also have a new piece of equipment called a 00DJ - the James Bond of DJing!

This will certainly make an impression on your guests and can be integrated into any house PA system as well as being compact, quick and easy to set up. Please visit my new website here for more information, pictures and a no obligation quote.

All the best wishes to anyone getting married in the near future and may you both have many happy years together.

DJ Spider

BassAce

Well folks, couldn't ignore all the band pimping going on here, so here goes:

http://www.thespectrums.com

We're a live band (no backing tracks ;-) who do pop and rock from the 80's, among other things.

Cheers.

babskildare

i agree with previous poster, you get what you pay for. Some bands may be cheaper but they're not strickly wedding bands, i have to second 'the great escape', they're brill, i'm getting married in 7 weeks & was going to book them but by the time i got around to making final decision they have booked up. I have booked eamonn toal, he's main guy in band & theres two others with him, he's based in dunshaughlin, meath. The other band i was going to go for is joanna & tequila sunrise, amazing band but at an amazing price too so we opted for eamonn toal. I think the norm for a wedding band is 1500 & then you pay extra for dj around 400 mark so full package in or around 1900 - 2k.

puremule

www.epicband.info

shapez

For a professional DJing service log onto www.IrishEntertainments.com (Based in the South East)

Run_to_da_hills

Can offer my services as a wedding DJ and sound hire.
PA rig from 1200W to 6000W+
50s to Modern Chart and dance.
Professional Club standard equipment.
All the effects, oving Head light, Gobos, Smoke and Fog.
Large screen projection to show all your old time favourite videos
(Can convert VHS to Dvd)

DJ_Spider

DJ_Spider wrote:

I would also like to offer my services as a DJ. If you visit my site http://www.kastlekaraoke.com

My website has now changed please visit http://www.discoroyale.net for more detailed information on my experience and services. :cool:


Disco Royale - Nobody Does It Better!

DJ Spider

Noelie

What kind of album is it? do you burn it yourself?

Savman

DJ_Spider wrote:

Yes, you choose the songs and then I make it up for you. Either in standard audio format for CD player or MP3 for use on computer. I also will print a customised CD cover for you. Check my website for more info.

So, not only are you posting more than the single post allowed for plugging services, you also give away CD's of copyrighted material whose royalties you don't own. I'm sure IRMA will love you :rolleyes:

Eoin

We went with the Kaye Twins for our wedding, and they were absolutely brilliant. They were really good at getting everyone up on the dance floor, and so many of our guests were complimenting our choice.

Edit - we got Digital DJs for after, and Daragh was excellent also.

Savman

DJ_Spider wrote:

Surely the cost of the mp3's are included in my price for my services? This is an ongoing battle with the PRS. IRMA et al. In the UK I had to have a licence for all my songs which cost about £250 per year. I had to give a list of all the songs on my computer, and the ones I played at gigs.

But yes I see your point savman about copyright issues. But does that mean everyone who copies a cd and transfers it to a mp3 player is breaking the law? if you check this link they are http://www.digitalrights.ie/2006/07/10/irish-times-article-on-technology-and-consumers-rights/ BTW I have not been able to connect to the site today!

Yes actually it is breaking copyright law. That's not to say we don't all do it anyway, but giving out free music CD's in a commercial capacity is a whole different ball game.

Shabadu

DJ Spider: A couple of things. Generally the rule is only one post pimping your services is allowed in the bands thread. Aside from that, the whole copyright dodginess will have to be snipped, as it could be damaging to boards.ie itself. I'm going to merge your posts into one post, and snip the naughtiness. Please don't advertise again.

DJ_Spider

Point taken Shabadu, I think the whole copyright law is a very grey area, and it it probably best we all keep our opions to ourselves! Anyway I will back off with the advertising. Have a good week all.

DJ Spider