Live music at home party? Unrealistic expectation?

Still a blow in

Hi Guys,

I'm hoping to get live music for my husband's 40th at home in Navan.  There will be 40-50 people attending.  I'm kinda thinking of a guy or two with guitars playing music that goes from "foot-tapping" to "just can't help dancing", including a mix such as: 90's, Michael Bublé, U2, Take That, Simply Red, The Stunning etc.

The bad news is: 
a)  Its in 3 weeks on Paddy's weekend, Sat 15th.
b). The maximum budget is €200.

What are my chances?  Any advice?

Thanks in advance

irlirishkev

You might get one person willing to do it for 200, but 2 for 200? Not likely.
It's a private party, to which they'd have to supply all the gear (I'm assuming here of course), probably longer than a regular 2/2.5hr gig, and as you say, it's Paddy's weekend..

You could head to a few pubs and ask some of the entertainment if they'd be up for it. You could get lucky.

Still a blow in

Thanks for your reply. I was thinking about calling into pubs alright, just a bit limited time wise. I wasn't thinking of any longer than 2 hrs as I have music and a friend who's a dj lined up for after. I also don't think they'd need a mic or an amp or anything as we had a trad band for a communion party last year and it worked fine. But thanks for your comment. I appreciate it.

Chazz Michael Michaels

Try get a solo guy who plays to backing tracks maybe? Some of them can be decent.

Still a blow in

Thanks for that advice, any other ideas where to source them, besides pubs?

Chazz Michael Michaels

Still a blow in wrote: »

Thanks for that advice, any other ideas where to source them, besides pubs?

Google, YouTube? They should have pages.

jus_tin4

think solo with backing tracks would be your best bet to get in music, or just your local with entertainment already, it would be hard to get anyone for 200 on paddys weekend if they are regular giggers, one of the biggest and best money earners of the year

micko4

I've a two piece acoustic act we would be interested in it give me a pm.

Stereomaniac

We are capable of doing that party for you if you want, we can cater for all tastes. PM if interested.

planet1

Hi did you get anyone yet, I play guitar and sing and I have a partner who plays, not sure about him, but get in touch if you need to.
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