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

Sadie30 · 20-04-2016 1:03pm

Hi

I’m looking for 1 piece or 2 piece band That can sing bit of everything- traditional and 80s music in Donegal area for next April!!

Small wedding (Max 60 guests)

Can you reccommend anyone ??

Many thanksðŸ’—
appreciate any reccommendation.

Xx

mmooney1983 · 21-04-2016 9:26pm

Hi guys
Looking to book a singer with piano for the dinner - background music - probably 90 to 120 mins or so. Any idea ballpark figures? Let's just say I got a shock when the wedding singer was 300 quid for 45 mins :-(

clint_silver · 22-04-2016 8:23am

mmooney1983 wrote: »

Hi guys
Looking to book a singer with piano for the dinner - background music - probably 90 to 120 mins or so. Any idea ballpark figures? Let's just say I got a shock when the wedding singer was 300 quid for 45 mins :-(

About 250 is going rate which translates as some are 200 some are 300. Same for piano hire. Whereabouts are you? If in leinster, look up keith o'connell. Hes really good at that.

katie21 · 25-04-2016 9:00am

Has any one any experience with a band called Redwood. I cant seem to find many reviews on them?
I also haven't got the time to look through this thread to find if they are already here so if they are already mentioned I apologise.

Woolly_Jumper · 02-05-2016 10:39pm

Hello,
Has anyone seen the band Upload at a wedding? We are thinking about getting them but have only seen them in a pub so its hard to judge what they would be like in getting the crowd going. Any advice would really be appreciated

intune · 05-05-2016 11:45am

Woolly_Jumper wrote: »

Hello,
Has anyone seen the band Upload at a wedding? We are thinking about getting them but have only seen them in a pub so its hard to judge what they would be like in getting the crowd going. Any advice would really be appreciated

Unless there were very few people in the pub there is no reason why they wouldn't get the crowd going when you saw them. I hope at least a few people did get up & dance? That is usually a really good indicator. Most excellent bands will get the crowd going (unless the place is "dead" as mentioned above). Are you still deciding on who to get? There are some really good wedding bands out there if you need more suggestions.

Faith · 05-05-2016 4:28pm

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Claralara13 · 06-05-2016 12:38pm

Hi, I'm wondering if anyone has had Carouse at their wedding or heard them play? They're from Waterford. Their video looks brilliant but I'm wondering if they're lively enough for a wedding?

Also if anyone has heard of Suzie Q or had them at their wedding I'd be interested to hear their opinion. Thanks

intune · 06-05-2016 5:37pm

Just checked the band... ha.... I find it funny that every second wedding band video starts with "Thinking out loud" by Ed Sheeran or at least contains it...

I mean yeah ok it's probably one of the most common first dances right now I would guess but hey... seriously?

Are couples really gonna look at a 100% produced video (with studio audio which is nowhere near the live experience) of a wedding band singing "Thinking out loud" and say... "Ok let's book this band?".

I mean you are looking for fun and getting people dancing... not yet another overly produced video - I would assume?

Anyone else agreeing on this?

You need to either SEE THEM LIVE or see a proper LIVE VIDEO of to judge accurately or else you will regret it. And if they don't get the crowd going (unless the place is empty) then you should ask yourself why this is going to be different at your wedding. And don't stress take your time to find the right band because it will make the night.

I go out almost every weekend listening to bands and there are several good bands out there that don't even have a produced video nor proper website for that matter but are absolutely unreal live. And they spread through word of mouth and get bookings that way. This is the kind of band you are ultimately looking for.

What can help is to make sure you are getting a professional band. Prices shouldn't be too different (unless you are getting some really bad band maybe and they know they can't charge much...). I was at a wedding not too long ago and the band was absolutely shocking.... Made me wonder how does a band like that even get booked into a pub they are so bad, not to mention a wedding.

At least with a pro-band you know you are getting quality. Same principle as other professions. A pro will care about what he does and does it well. You wouldn't go to a Vet for the right medicine either would you?

psycho-hope · 07-05-2016 9:15pm

Hi Guys, looking for either a band and a dj or possibly just a dj for next june in Kippure estate, its not a massive venue so anything bigger than a five piece band might find it a bit of a squeeze. Looking for someone who has can play a bit of everything from the chuck berry to country music, my fiance is from Texas so there will have to be a bit of country in there somewhere, feel free to pm me with prices etc or if anyone knows a hidden gem feel free to let me know:D

clint_silver · 09-05-2016 1:14pm

psycho-hope wrote: »

Hi Guys, looking for either a band and a dj or possibly just a dj for next june in Kippure estate, its not a massive venue so anything bigger than a five piece band might find it a bit of a squeeze. Looking for someone who has can play a bit of everything from the chuck berry to country music, my fiance is from Texas so there will have to be a bit of country in there somewhere, feel free to pm me with prices etc or if anyone knows a hidden gem feel free to let me know:D

Dont underestimate a working bands ability to squeeze on to a stage no matter how manys in it.

If its the marquee at the back, Ive seen up to a 7 piece in there. Tight but doable.

unclebill98 · 09-05-2016 3:36pm

clint_silver wrote: »

Dont underestimate a working bands ability to squeeze on to a stage no matter how manys in it.

If its the marquee at the back, Ive seen up to a 7 piece in there. Tight but doable.

hahahaha, we'd fit on a thumb tack is need be.

Eamo8888 · 16-05-2016 1:54pm

Looking for a wedding DJ for 22/10/2016. City Centre hotel. Probably be from 7/8 to 2 in the morning. Just looking for quotes and availability. Need someone who can keep the party Happy.

Any Q's give me a shout.

Plankton1 · 03-06-2016 4:59pm

On the note of space - I am getting married in The Millhouse and would love a 7 piece soul band but I'm afraid it will be a squash. Have any large bands played here or anyone been at a wedding there with a full band playing? I'm talking brass, drums, keys, everything!

intune · 03-06-2016 5:07pm

Can you post an online link of the stage area (photo)?

Bands will fit somehow either way. They always do. The venue will also help with that so I wouldn't worry too much. Possibly talk to them about it?

clint_silver · 03-06-2016 5:58pm

Plankton1 wrote: »

On the note of space - I am getting married in The Millhouse and would love a 7 piece soul band but I'm afraid it will be a squash. Have any large bands played here or anyone been at a wedding there with a full band playing? I'm talking brass, drums, keys, everything!

Ive spoken before about this, bands will literally fit on a postage stamp. Ive played there in a 6 piece and it was tight but I've played on tighter.
If you've found a the band you want, book them. If you havent found the band you want but just want brass theres a good few 5 & 6 pieces with brass if that was your main thing.

AoifeCork · 05-06-2016 12:54pm

Plankton1 wrote: »

On the note of space - I am getting married in The Millhouse and would love a 7 piece soul band but I'm afraid it will be a squash. Have any large bands played here or anyone been at a wedding there with a full band playing? I'm talking brass, drums, keys, everything!

We've played here a couple of times and we're a ten piece soul/Motown outfit. Was it tight? Yes. Uncomfortable? Certainly not. We find it easy though because a lot of the band have wireless microphones and in ear monitors. As the professionals above have said-us musicians are very flexible with space.

muckwarrior · 05-06-2016 7:22pm

We've had to cancel our wedding on July 2nd and are now looking at a venue for August 20th. We had The Mixtape booked for July 2nd but they're not available for our new date (now available for July 2nd though if anyone wants to upgrade!). Does anyone know of any other good bands with a somewhat indie/rock/alternative repertoire we should be looking at? The Hitmen Trio were another one we liked but are unavailable.

Music is important to us and tbh we really dislike most wedding bands so aren't too optimistic of finding someone else we like at such short notice

chunkylover76 · 07-06-2016 5:58pm

muckwarrior wrote: »

We've had to cancel our wedding on July 2nd and are now looking at a venue for August 20th. We had The Mixtape booked for July 2nd but they're not available for our new date (now available for July 2nd though if anyone wants to upgrade!). Does anyone know of any other good bands with a somewhat indie/rock/alternative repertoire we should be looking at? The Hitmen Trio were another one we liked but are unavailable.

Music is important to us and tbh we really dislike most wedding bands so aren't too optimistic of finding someone else we like at such short notice

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Plankton1 · 08-06-2016 12:54pm

Hi sorry about the delayed response to your answers! Here is a link to give an idea of space - they have a portable stage but the coordinator said most bands don't bother to use the stage at all. As we will have over 150 guests I would just be afraid it would take up loads of the dancefloor?
http://cdn-02.independent.ie/style/weddings/article31609865.ece/706d1/ALTERNATES/w620/2015-10-17_sty_13586416_I4.JPG

Also open to recommendations as haven't booked anyone yet, still looking! 5/6 piece with brass also defo an option!
thanks guys

clint_silver · 08-06-2016 1:56pm

yeah, anything bigger than a 4 piece would take the stage out of there. Most places in fact, portable stages are not the sturdiest and if its a lively band which most are, they start shaking which is not the best thing with drums and amps and desks on them at the same time.

Dont worry about the stage landscape, you might lose a little bit of the dance floor if you book a 6 piece+ band but it really wont matter. Dont let that be the deciding factor in whether you book the band you want, whoever that turns out to be.

miniroar · 08-06-2016 2:45pm

Plankton1 wrote: »

On the note of space - I am getting married in The Millhouse and would love a 7 piece soul band but I'm afraid it will be a squash. Have any large bands played here or anyone been at a wedding there with a full band playing? I'm talking brass, drums, keys, everything!

I have played there a few times with a 5 piece, as the band play at the backwall there is scope to spread side ways so it would be tight but doable, great venue back in there in a few weeks!

fire and ice · 09-06-2016 8:19am

We're getting married in Donegal in April 2017. Any recommendations for bands would be great.

muckwarrior · 09-06-2016 11:00am

We had these guys booked for our original date. Brilliant if you're looking for someone capable of playing something slightly more alternative than the usual stuff you hear at weddings.

Unz88 · 09-06-2016 12:43pm

Looking for a small (ideally 4 piece or less) band for a small wedding in west cork in a tiny venue? Any suggestions welcome

joefitzy · 09-06-2016 4:44pm

Hi,

I am looking for a band and/or DJ for Saturday 5th November 2016 in Limerick.

Feel free to PM.

Thanks

Joe

Starla84 · 12-06-2016 10:22pm

If any bands have availability in Roscommon on 15th September 2017 please PM me.

Thanks!

Woolly_Jumper · 18-06-2016 12:09am

intune wrote: »

Unless there were very few people in the pub there is no reason why they wouldn't get the crowd going when you saw them. I hope at least a few people did get up & dance? That is usually a really good indicator. Most excellent bands will get the crowd going (unless the place is "dead" as mentioned above). Are you still deciding on who to get? There are some really good wedding bands out there if you need more suggestions.

there were people out dancing, i suppose everyone is just saying that its a different skill playing to a wedding as opposed to a pub crowd. Yeh, we are still looking, want a band that will play everything (waltz, trad, modern) but with a bit of energy to them. we're not in Ireland so its hard to get a feel for a band off youtube.....and when we go home we'll only have time to see maybe one band at a wedding. Any suggestions would be great!

intune · 21-06-2016 7:01pm

Go with this unbelievable wedding band ! You won't regret it. Price is right and music doesn't get much better than this. Did some sound for them in the past and they absolutely rock and trust me I've done sound for a lot of bands. I think they cover all the old stuff as well for weddings so the older crowd will be happy anyway.

G.Ames · 27-06-2016 10:02am

intune wrote: »

Go with this unbelievable wedding band ! You won't regret it. Price is right and music doesn't get much better than this. Did some sound for them in the past and they absolutely rock and trust me I've done sound for a lot of bands. I think they cover all the old stuff as well for weddings so the older crowd will be happy anyway.

Only saw this post and thought I comment. I've heard Groove Collective playing in Barry's in Douglas some time ago. Couldn't agree more! They are unreal!

Milly33 · 28-06-2016 4:43pm

Unz88 wrote: »

Looking for a small (ideally 4 piece or less) band for a small wedding in west cork in a tiny venue? Any suggestions welcome

Christine may be able to help you out.. Check out her page for anyone looking for someone in the South... Sang at out own wedding and was magical https://www.facebook.com/christinebphelan/?fref=ts

Milly33 · 12-07-2016 12:31pm

venusdoom · 21-07-2016 10:59am

Like a poster up the page, I'm also looking for a band for the Donegal area. A band like Bluemoose would be perfect but simply can't afford them along with their travel fees (which is understandable). Would love a rocky band, playing 50's-90's stuff (no bruno mars, killers, wagonwheel, galway girl).

clint_silver · 21-07-2016 11:52am

venusdoom wrote: »

Like a poster up the page, I'm also looking for a band for the Donegal area. A band like Bluemoose would be perfect but simply can't afford them along with their travel fees (which is understandable). Would love a rocky band, playing 50's-90's stuff (no bruno mars, killers, wagonwheel, galway girl).

thing is most bands play those songs as thats whats asked for at majority of weddings, you can ask any band to not play songs you don't like though, its really not a problem and bands are happier to get those lists as it helps to make you happy on the day.

zdooldreb · 22-07-2016 2:53pm

Does anyone have any reviews on The Funky Buskers
http://www.funkybuskers.com/
or Pat Fitz
http://thepatfitzband.ie/

Thanks

unclebill98 · 27-07-2016 4:31pm

zdooldreb wrote: »

Does anyone have any reviews on The Funky Buskers
http://www.funkybuskers.com/
or Pat Fitz
http://thepatfitzband.ie/

Thanks

Funky Busters are some Aslan heads who made up a band. They are really good, very stripped back but I really enjoyed a pub set I seen them at.

Pat Fitz, does a lot of one man shows but seems to be doing mainly weddings. I've only ever seen the one man thing and my god he was great. I can only imagine a band gig being even better.

EllieK2 · 03-09-2016 8:13am

zdooldreb wrote: »

Does anyone have any reviews on The Funky Buskers

or Pat Fitz

Thanks

Just chiming in to say we have The Funky Buskers at [redacted by user, the board gives me a 500 Internal Server Error when I try to post links, might be because of my low post count]

They are part of the Free Viewing Nights we organise, you can come and see them for free to help you decide.

Here are their next Free Viewing Nights:

16th September 2016 (Friday), at The Roost, Maynooth, starts at 23:00.

30th September 2016 (Friday), at Laurel's, Clondalkin, starts at 22:30.

brophs · 04-09-2016 8:04pm

Hi,

Looking for a recommendation (or even if a band themselves want to drop us a line, we can discuss it) wedding band to play our wedding reception in the Kingsley Hotel, Friday 4th August 2017. Ideally they'll also be able to provide a DJ for after their set. We're looking for a modern band that plays stuff along the following lines:

Kings of Leon; The Strokes; Bowie; The Beatles; The Dandy Warhols etc.

We were at a wedding at the weekend and the band, The Mixtape, played a setlist along the following lines http://themixtape.ie/setlist/ so that's the basic gist of what we're looking for.

We're not looking for trad Irish/brass band/funk/ska/soul etc. in case that's the sort of stuff the band does, albeit I'm sure they do it very well.

Thanks in advance.

Faith · 04-09-2016 8:15pm

Mod Note: brophs, your thread has been merged with the Wedding Music mega-thread.

brophs · 04-09-2016 8:29pm

Faith wrote: »

Mod Note: brophs, your thread has been merged with the Wedding Music mega-thread.

Apologies. When I did a search for Cork wedding band it showed a load of similar threads, but I should have checked the sticky posts and read the OP.

Faith · 04-09-2016 8:34pm

No worries at all! A lot of bands may be subscribed to this thread and will be more likely to see a post in here, as opposed to a standalone thread.

thunderdog · 11-09-2016 12:12am

Sax quartet for ceremony and/or wedding reception.

http://audionetworks.ie/drinks-reception-music/suitable-saxes/

Irelands top sax players. Please pm or follow link above for further info

Brock Turnpike · 13-09-2016 2:00pm

Hi All,

Hoping for a bit of help here, for what may be an odd request (or not, haven't managed to read the full thread). We are getting married in Slovenia next year and we're having difficulty finding a good wedding band.

Does anyone have any details for wedding bands in Slovenia or the surrounding countries? (Italy, Croatia, Austria)

Or alternatively, if you know of any good bands based here that would be willing to travel, we would also be interested.

Thanks!

clint_silver · 13-09-2016 2:18pm

Brock Turnpike wrote: »

Hi All,

Hoping for a bit of help here, for what may be an odd request (or not, haven't managed to read the full thread). We are getting married in Slovenia next year and we're having difficulty finding a good wedding band.

Does anyone have any details for wedding bands in Slovenia or the surrounding countries? (Italy, Croatia, Austria)

Or alternatively, if you know of any good bands based here that would be willing to travel, we would also be interested.

Thanks!

if you're looking for a band to travel you're only limited by your budget. A good starting point is 2k for an experienced 4-5 piece wedding band here, throw 2 days travel and time and equipment transport and accommodation and lost gigs, could be looking at 2-3 times that and thats if they even would travel at all.

Have you got a wedding planner over there or booking yourself?

Brock Turnpike · 13-09-2016 2:25pm

clint_silver wrote: »

if you're looking for a band to travel you're only limited by your budget. A good starting point is 2k for an experienced 4-5 piece wedding band here, throw 2 days travel and time and equipment transport and accommodation and lost gigs, could be looking at 2-3 times that and thats if they even would travel at all.

Have you got a wedding planner over there or booking yourself?

We have a wedding planner, but the local bands she has put forward don't really do it for us in terms of the type of band we're looking for.

We're still working on budget, so if we can make savings elsewhere, then we may be able to increase the budget for the band. We're not expecting it to be cheap to have a band travel over, but I don't want to close off that avenue if it's something we can stretch the budget to.

clint_silver · 13-09-2016 2:43pm

Brock Turnpike wrote: »

We have a wedding planner, but the local bands she has put forward don't really do it for us in terms of the type of band we're looking for.

We're still working on budget, so if we can make savings elsewhere, then we may be able to increase the budget for the band. We're not expecting it to be cheap to have a band travel over, but I don't want to close off that avenue if it's something we can stretch the budget to.

Have you seen any bands here that you like? Theres somewhere in the region of 500 bands of all types and budget in ireland, and as according to all of them, theyre "officially the best band in Ireland (tm)" youre looking for independent recommendations, then taking the time to go and view or trying to take a guess based on a demo video.

Id suggest writing a mail asking are a band free that weekend, how much theyll charge, will they travel, how many are in the band, very few if any would be able to accurately cost that so far out as logistically as travel accom will vary so Id guess you'd have to ask band to price for their services and then youd have to pick up whatever variable costs occur. Flights, gear hire, hotels, transfers.

If its middle of summer top wedding bands could be out 4-5 nights a week if not more (I know a band that did 26 nights in a row last august), theyed have to factor in lost revenue when giving you a price.

Weddingsonline and wedding band association websites let you mail multiple bands at once if you register on there. see who replies.

HTH..

Brock Turnpike · 13-09-2016 3:25pm

clint_silver wrote: »

Have you seen any bands here that you like? Theres somewhere in the region of 500 bands of all types and budget in ireland, and as according to all of them, theyre "officially the best band in Ireland (tm)" youre looking for independent recommendations, then taking the time to go and view or trying to take a guess based on a demo video.

Id suggest writing a mail asking are a band free that weekend, how much theyll charge, will they travel, how many are in the band, very few if any would be able to accurately cost that so far out as logistically as travel accom will vary so Id guess you'd have to ask band to price for their services and then youd have to pick up whatever variable costs occur. Flights, gear hire, hotels, transfers.

If its middle of summer top wedding bands could be out 4-5 nights a week if not more (I know a band that did 26 nights in a row last august), theyed have to factor in lost revenue when giving you a price.

Weddingsonline and wedding band association websites let you mail multiple bands at once if you register on there. see who replies.

HTH..

Thanks a million. Appreciate all the info/advice.

13-09-2016 3:42pm

Brock Turnpike wrote: »

Hi All,

Hoping for a bit of help here, for what may be an odd request (or not, haven't managed to read the full thread). We are getting married in Slovenia next year and we're having difficulty finding a good wedding band.

Does anyone have any details for wedding bands in Slovenia or the surrounding countries? (Italy, Croatia, Austria)

Or alternatively, if you know of any good bands based here that would be willing to travel, we would also be interested.

Thanks!

Having been to a few Weddings here in Ireland in the past year, I would recommend using a DJ only. Most bands were too loud to be enjoyable. In fact, at the last one, most of the guests were either outside in the smoking area or sitting in the lounge area chatting and drinking, leaving a few hardy souls in the ballroom, they were that loud!
The best wedding had a DJ only. They played what we wanted, either pre arranged or requests from guests and the floor was full all night! We even did a Siege of Ennis!

sevenshades · 21-09-2016 4:18pm

Hi,

Similar to the poster above, we're looking for a recommendation (or even if a band themselves want to drop us a line, we can discuss it) for a wedding band to play our wedding reception in the Brandon House Hotel, New Ross, Saturday 21st October 2017. Ideally they'll also be able to provide a DJ for after their set. We're looking for a band that would have plenty of energy to do a set that would cover 60s-90s music with a few current ones that everyone would know and a couple of waltzes etc. for the more mature guest.

Thanks in advance.

deisedude · 29-09-2016 11:08am

Looking for a wedding band in Cork for Sep 2018? Any suggestions? Want more of a rock band than motown, soul etc

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