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

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    #182
    earmuffs08
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭earmuffs08


    hey there,

    Can anyone recommend a really good band for a young wedding reception crowd ( mostly in there late 20's) in th northwest area? our reception is in donegal, so surrounding counties would be great either.

    Thanks


    Earmuffs


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    #183
    Drag00n79
    Registered Users Posts: 2,746 ✭✭✭Drag00n79


    If anyone is looking for a harpist for their big day please PM me and I will pass on details.

    I know one of the best harpists in the country. All-Ireland competitions winner. Based in Mayo but can travel. Immensely talented musician.


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    #184
    Margaret Finn
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭Margaret Finn


    I'd recommend the Good Guys Wedding Band. www.thegoodguys.ie


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    #185
    fuzzy12
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43 ✭fuzzy12


    Anybody know a good wedding band in London? Gettiing married there in August and trying to check out a few bands before deciding.

    Cheers.


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    #186
    LittleRose
    Registered Users Posts: 36 ✭LittleRose


    Hi all,

    I'm looking for a 2-piece band (preferably jazz / swing) for our wedding in Limerick next December. Anyone know of any? We have found our perfect venue but the most they can accommodate is a 2-piece band.

    Look forward to any suggestions...


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    #187
    bolddoyler
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭bolddoyler


    Hello all,

    I'm getting married in August and I'm trying to figure out how much to set aside for the band. From what i can see here I'm looking at upwards of €1200. Seems pretty steep to me, is this really how much I can expect to spend?


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    #188
    Eoin
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 21,238 CMod ✭✭✭✭Eoin


    It might seem steep, but if you consider that a band might have at least 3 or 4 members to pay plus travel costs and all that, I don't think it's exorbitant at all. By all means shop around, but don't skimp - a bad band can put a dampner on the day.


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    #189
    bolddoyler
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭bolddoyler


    eoin wrote: »
    It might seem steep, but if you consider that a band might have at least 3 or 4 members to pay plus travel costs and all that, I don't think it's exorbitant at all. By all means shop around, but don't skimp - a bad band can put a dampner on the day.
    That would mean a band of 4 members charging €1500 for the night for 4 hours would be getting the guts of €100 quid an hour. And unless they're travelling from the arse end of the country, I don't think you could factor more that about €50 overall for travel costs.


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    #190
    Eoin
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 21,238 CMod ✭✭✭✭Eoin


    Well, it's usually a 3 hour set, but there is also the time to set up and put away the gear. I imagine they also have to account for practise time. Personally I don't think it's mad money.


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    #191
    bolddoyler
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭bolddoyler


    Laptop it is.. lol


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    #192
    Eoin
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 21,238 CMod ✭✭✭✭Eoin


    A band can really make a big difference on the wedding day, and is often one of the main things people remember about the day. I am so glad we got a good band and DJ - the dancefloor was packed all night. On the other hand, for the little amount of time we spent in the car we hired, I would just ask someone to drive us if we were starting over.


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    #193
    bolddoyler
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭bolddoyler


    I agree it would be a lovely addition to the day, but to be honest we're a newly mortgaged couple, with very little to spend. Hopefully whatever we can provide on the day will be sufficient for the guests to remember well. At the end of the day, its supposed to be the celebration of me and my fiance making a commitment to each other, in the presence of the family and friends we hold dear, not just a keeping up with the jones' affair to prove we can get the best of everything. I don't see the point in getting ourselves into more debt in the current climate, which I think the people close to us will understand.


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    #194
    Eoin
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 21,238 CMod ✭✭✭✭Eoin


    not just a keeping up with the jones' affair to prove we can get the best of everything

    That really wasn't our motivation, I can assure you. We just wanted a good band that would entertain our guests, and that's what we got.


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    #195
    bolddoyler
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭bolddoyler


    Apologies Eoin if that was implied, it wasn't what I intended. I'm just getting a little dispondent at the spiraling cost of what's supposed to be 'the happiest day of your life'... etc. It just seems like the minute you slap the word 'wedding' on something it automatically doubles the price. Most other brides I talk to seem totally OK with putting themselves into ludicrous debt for the sake of one day which will really only be important to a few people.


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    #196
    Eoin
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 21,238 CMod ✭✭✭✭Eoin


    bolddoyler wrote: »
    Apologies Eoin if that was implied, it wasn't what I intended. I'm just getting a little dispondent at the spiraling cost of what's supposed to be 'the happiest day of your life'... etc. It just seems like the minute you slap the word 'wedding' on something it automatically doubles the price. Most other brides I talk to seem totally OK with putting themselves into ludicrous debt for the sake of one day which will really only be important to a few people.

    I agree with your point - however, my opinion is that the band can make a massive difference to the day, while some other things are in reality just dressing that don't really make a difference either way (e.g. the car, maybe the cake, flowers in the church etc). I honestly think that the band and DJ we got really helped make the day for us.


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    #197
    daveshuffle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭daveshuffle


    Smileylynz wrote: »
    hi,

    Getting married next August (2010) and looking to book a band now, I was recommended THE LOVE JUNKIES.

    Anyone ever hear or see them?

    Open to other suggestions also.

    Thanks,
    If your still looking for a good Band Check out www.myspace.com/shufflelive


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    #198
    eddie73
    Registered Users Posts: 647 ✭✭✭eddie73


    Hello all,

    [I'm getting married in August and I'm trying to figure out how much to set aside for the band. From what i can see here I'm looking at upwards of €1200. Seems pretty steep to me, is this really how much I can expect to spend?



    Hi boldolyer.

    I play in a wedding band and it is tough going.
    Its not turning up in a local bar and singing for a couple of hours.

    You have to set up, very often this means being there before the guests go in to dinner. Thats the whole day gone, especially if you have to travel a long distance. Im not going to labour the point, just remember that it can mean 12 hours sometimes allowing for leaving the front door of the house to getting back that night/the following morning.

    If you are going to look for a cheaper option, look locally in the town that you are getting married, a band from the area will not have to travel far.
    If you insist on going for a cheap budget, go and hear them at another wedding before you book them, in case they are poor musicians. thats the best advice I can give you. Have a good day whatever you decide to go with.


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    #199
    the fella who
    Registered Users Posts: 34 ✭the fella who


    Hello, has anyone ever used the whiskey river band for the wedding?? What they like??


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    #200
    alloallo1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭alloallo1


    erics injun wrote: »
    Hello there. has anyone had KIF for their wedding band. Heard them in pub settings but was wondering what they're like as for weddings?


    Hi,

    I've been to three different weddings with these guys and I'd be just as delighted to see them at the next! There excellent. Really talented musicians and really get the crowd going, both Young and old.:D


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    #201
    cb7
    Registered Users Posts: 146 ✭✭cb7


    Has anyone had or heard of The jokers wild for a wedding?


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    #202
    Noteb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 111 ✭✭Noteb


    I just booked my wedding band, they are very reasonable- under €1100 for Dj & band. PM me if you want further info. They are not long on the scene- hense the price... but they are SUPER!


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    #203
    cb7
    Registered Users Posts: 146 ✭✭cb7


    Hi
    Yes I would love that number, please.

    Thanks


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    #204
    Noteb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 111 ✭✭Noteb


    no prob, i just PM'd it to you, as I doubt I can post it here.


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    #205
    cb7
    Registered Users Posts: 146 ✭✭cb7


    Was talking to John, seem very reasonably priced. Not to far from me either!!


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    #206
    Noteb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 111 ✭✭Noteb


    That's great!
    :)


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    #207
    mhairt
    Registered Users Posts: 105 ✭✭mhairt


    Anyone know any good bands. We are looking for a rock band that would play foo fighters, reef, supergrass, ocean colour scene, greenday. Our wedding is in sligo but dont mind where the band is from. Guideline prices would be brilliant as well.
    Thanks


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    #208
    PonyP
    Registered Users Posts: 99 ✭✭PonyP


    Hi Noteb,

    I have pm-ed you too looking for that number. Am getting married in Kerry in October and need to start getting organised! Have the priest, church and hotel booked. Next step, the band!:)


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    #209
    MORISH
    Registered Users Posts: 54 ✭✭MORISH


    That band & DJ sound very good value, not getting married till feb 2010 dont even have a venue yet but its always good to have these details. As you mentioned their new on the circut it might be worth gettin in early. Noteb could you PM them to me?


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    #210
    stephenjk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭stephenjk


    Could you PM me with the details for this band also.

    In addition - has any one heard of Perpetual Grooves - they sound really good on their website but was interested to hear a bit of independent feedback.


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    #211
    FlyingDutchman
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭FlyingDutchman


    Hi all,
    I'm getting married in Kinsale later this year. Our host has strongly recommended a band called Soul Driven (based in the Cork area), we've already made a provisional booking through him. Unfortunately we can't find a lot of information about them.

    We've left vm and email with them and they're not coming back to us. Has anyone seen them and what are they like?

    Much appreciated


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