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

culsoh · 01-07-2011 4:00pm

What would people think of Oddtime or Goodfellas?

Whats the likeyhood they would have a Friday or Saturday available next year?! Just got engaged and would love to get married next year

roxy9 · 01-07-2011 10:30pm

Folks, just booked wedding in Finnstown House in November this year and seeking recommendations of bands and dj's. Would be greatful if you pass on any recommendations.
Many thanks,
-M

Sarah Bear · 03-07-2011 2:16am

DJ available for weddings. cheapest prices guaranteed. currently giging all over ireland dj/sining/karaoke so well experianced. Based in meath but will travel pm for details

prettyinpink · 06-07-2011 11:39pm

Looking for a wedding band for patricks day 2012 in cork, I've listened to a few online but nothing has jumped out at me, our budget is up to €2000

millee · 09-07-2011 4:57pm

Hi Roxy9. Heard these at a wedding lately and they were brill. A bit different from the normal wedding bands you hear with a great selection of stuff. http://www.somethingblueweb.com/

chalshin · 13-07-2011 10:36pm

Band wanted, Cork, 28th Dec 2011!!

Hi, looking for a band to play at our wedding, trying to avoid the typical wedding band sound and set list but also trying to avoid spending a fortune, would welcome any suggestions?

Thanks

AoifeCork · 14-07-2011 11:10pm

Sent you a PM Chalshin.

prettyinpink · 15-07-2011 1:16am

I ended up going with J90 they seem like a band who will have everyone on the dancefloor which is what we want really

rosbeag · 16-07-2011 2:35pm

Hi all,
Does anyone have the contact details of the band "The News"?
Thanks

Grapefruit Moon · 17-07-2011 8:32pm

Hi, we're thinking of trying to get a trad band for our wedding in Oct. Not to have diddly di all night but a fun band that will engage people, has anyone ever had/seen a trad band at a wedding, does it work? As in will people get up and dance rather than just sit and 'appreciate' if you know what I mean? Any recommendations??
Thanks!

Julybreeze · 18-07-2011 1:40pm

Grapefruit Moon wrote: »

Hi, we're thinking of trying to get a trad band for our wedding in Oct. Not to have diddly di all night but a fun band that will engage people, has anyone ever had/seen a trad band at a wedding, does it work? As in will people get up and dance rather than just sit and 'appreciate' if you know what I mean? Any recommendations??
Thanks!

I've seen these lads play at two weddings and a friend of mine has them booked for her wedding in September. They were the main band at one of the weddings and they played more low-key stuff during the drinks receptions of the other wedding that I saw them at. They're excellent as the main band, they had young and old on the floor giving it socks! http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002610965519&sk=wall

kc66 · 19-07-2011 9:01am

Julybreeze wrote: »

I've seen these lads play at two weddings and a friend of mine has them booked for her wedding in September. They were the main band at one of the weddings and they played more low-key stuff during the drinks receptions of the other wedding that I saw them at. They're excellent as the main band, they had young and old on the floor giving it socks! http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002610965519&sk=wall

I have heard that these guys are excellent.

Ms.M · 19-07-2011 7:14pm

I think people would dance, have a look at your guest list and see how many you could count on to get up and have a wee boogie. I can't remember the name of the band, and since I'm a new poster you'd only think it's spam anyway but I know there was one I inquired into that plays modern songs with a trad twist as well as standard trad. I found them too expensive though.

Another option that could save you a lot of money would be to look on facebook and myspace and the like. Trad bands play to such a high quality in this country anyway! I didn't end up doing it myself but I've two friends who got bands from a friend who knows a friend or just off myspace. One of them had two bands and paid them a grand each; this would be a good idea for you if you're worried about not having enough variety.

Most bands don't make any money whatsoever off gigging. If you ask them as a once-off they'll likely do it. All about how you word your email

dazzlermac · 20-07-2011 11:58pm

anyone ever used jigabyte?? there from kerry region!!thanks:)

Terence2727 · 25-07-2011 1:57am

Hi all, I'm looking for a band for the 27 th of April next year, were getting married in the Amber springs in gorey. Were looking for a good band that are reasonable. Can u contact me through PM . I'm looking to get in all sorted soon ,thanks all . Brian.

Mackman · 30-07-2011 1:30pm

I got married last month and we had The Glitterbugs, they were fantastic. They got the party started and the dancefloor was full all night. Great if you want something different.

Nice bunch too, very acommodating, they couldnt do enough for us. Definatly recommend them

mollybird · 31-07-2011 2:20pm

hi guys
looking for good suggestions for bands in the waterford area. getting married in maybe 2 years and no idea where to start looking really. any idea is well of prices for bands. would preferably like to have a band and a DJ, but if worst comes to worst have one or the other.

thanks.

holuc · 31-07-2011 2:36pm

Has anyone had any of these bands at their weddings or attended a wedding where they played?

Electric Avenue (Drogheda)
Twister (Navan)
Stop the Clock (Navan)
5th Avenue (Dublin)
Controversial Allstars (Dublin).

Any feedback would be appreciated. Got our list narrowed down to these (we think so at the minute anyway!)

Thanks.

Penzer · 01-08-2011 8:35pm

Hi,
We are getting married on the 29th of June 2012 in Westmeath, can anyone recommend any good bands? Thanks a million

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ThePricklyPair · 04-08-2011 12:28am

Hi Dave,

Was just surfing and found your post. Was unaware of the nice things you said, thanks very much. Still going strong. Assume you are too. Best regards, Peter (The Prickly Pairs).

micecce · 06-08-2011 11:02am

Does anybody have any contact details for a band called Naked Bare from Co Clare? Ive searched the internet and no luck..

phantom60 · 10-08-2011 1:16pm

Not sure if any bands look at this thread but........
We're looking for a band for a wedding in Naas on October 29th this year.
I know its leaving it late but we were just gonna go with a DJ for money reasons, but we're gonna go with a band now if we can.
So, any band free on October 29th please PM me.
Thanks.

Terence2727 · 10-08-2011 1:34pm

Hi phantom, a band called millennium e-mailed me before , the seem ok a really cheap including d.j. Look them up.

I'm Still on the look out for a band for the 27th of april 2011 . Can any band that are available please e-mail please. The wedding is in gorey Wexford. I need to book a.s.a.p within budget
Thanks
Brian

phantom60 · 10-08-2011 3:11pm

Terence2727 wrote: »

Hi phantom, a band called millennium e-mailed me before , the seem ok a really cheap including d.j. Look them up.

Thanks Brian, reall appreciate that.
Has anyone seen Millenium play or heard anything about them ?
Cheers.

clint_silver · 15-08-2011 9:16pm

holuc wrote: »

Has anyone had any of these bands at their weddings or attended a wedding where they played?

Electric Avenue (Drogheda)
Twister (Navan)
Stop the Clock (Navan)
5th Avenue (Dublin)
Controversial Allstars (Dublin).

Any feedback would be appreciated. Got our list narrowed down to these (we think so at the minute anyway!)

Thanks.

all excellent bands, you wouldnt go wrong with any of them. which maybe doesnt help, ring them all and get availability, then prices, then look at their setlists, they will all do a mix but you might have a couple of favorite songs that one of the bands do better then the other.

rider66 · 18-08-2011 2:23am

Hi, I'm looking for a band to play our wedding reception in Enniscrone on the 15th of October THIS year. Yep, less than 2 months from now. :eek: If anyone can help with suggestions or a band can send me some info. that would be great. We're on a budget and getting a little worried, but we'd still like to get a live band. The crowd will number around 90-100 and be middle aged and up. We're hoping for a wide variety of music, including a bit of trad if possible.

pixierosa · 18-08-2011 1:50pm

Hi all
We are getting hitched March of next year and I am currently trying to track down the band of all bands. Personally my music taste covers the genre's - but overaall between myself and himself - alternative and rock is our cup of tea. Here lies the dilemma - need a band with this edge but also some floor fillers for the crooners and the aunties! If anybody could help or recomend any bands it would be much appreciated

clint_silver · 18-08-2011 4:44pm

pixierosa wrote: »

Hi all
We are getting hitched March of next year and I am currently trying to track down the band of all bands. Personally my music taste covers the genre's - but overaall between myself and himself - alternative and rock is our cup of tea. Here lies the dilemma - need a band with this edge but also some floor fillers for the crooners and the aunties! If anybody could help or recomend any bands it would be much appreciated

As always in these case, can you give the exact date as some bands may be booked for your date and general location (county will do) you maybe in donegal and a band may not travel out of cork.

Ive pm'd you name of our band if youd like to enquire further

Clint.

THEFRIDGE · 19-08-2011 5:27pm

Thinking about a getting a band for our wedding on the 7th October this year in Leixlip (shotgun wedding ) We are on a tight budget and looking for a 2 hour set. Please pm me with prices.

Thanks

gra26 · 21-08-2011 7:28pm

Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone has an idea how much the moog 69's or the LOL'S charge for weddings?

Fugs!! · 24-08-2011 3:22pm

Hi all

We're looking for a good Indie/Rock/Alternative band to play at a small wedding in East county Cork Next August. We are both music lovers and want something that appealing to us. If you can Play anything from Pearl Jam to David Bowie and even some Interpol or Elbow etc etc...

The wedding party will be small (About 60) so if you want to play a few acoustic songs that would be fantastic.

If anyone can help us out in anyway at all feel free to mail me.

Thanks

Liam & Eadaoin.

holuc · 25-08-2011 7:35pm

Hi,

Does anyone know a band from Wicklow called Entourage and what do you think of them?

Thanks

Clare Bear · 26-08-2011 2:20pm

Has anyone here had Blacktye for their wedding or seen them play? We can't go to see them for 2 weeks so would love some feedback if anyone has seen them, thanks.

Ms.M · 26-08-2011 6:33pm

There's a band called Lebowski that did a friend's wedding. They're based in Waterford and play there a lot. They play decent stuff although I don't know about Pearl Jam! I'd check them out though, they're a gigging band so they're have the price of a wedding band. Best of luck and congrats!

Zymurgist · 28-08-2011 12:20pm

Anyone have any recommendations for a band who would play in county Monaghan?

Fugs!! · 28-08-2011 2:06pm

Ms.M wrote: »

There's a band called Lebowski that did a friend's wedding. They're based in Waterford and play there a lot. They play decent stuff although I don't know about Pearl Jam! I'd check them out though, they're a gigging band so they're have the price of a wedding band. Best of luck and congrats!

Sorry but is this aimed towards me? If yes, Thank you.

roxy9 · 29-08-2011 10:18pm

Hi all, just wondering if anyone has heard of a band called Gobsmacked from Co. Roscommon. Interested in views back. We are thinking of booking them for our wedding and wanted to hear from anyone who has heard them live at a wedding. Thanks.

breffni babe · 30-08-2011 7:15pm

Yes they(gobsmacked) played at my friends wedding last year and they were brilliant. One off the best wedding bands iv heard in a long time.
They had the crowd going all night and one of the band members was dj afterwards. I thought they looked very professional also as in they were all dressed in black tuxes! They played a range of music including a few waltzes for the older guests

b2b june2012 · 30-08-2011 10:56pm

Hi All, I know its a long shot but thought its worth a try....

I'm getting married next June (2012) in St Albans, Hertfordshire and looking for a good band. Does anyone know of any good Irish bands (pop/rock/country/irish covers) based in London/Hertfordshire/Essex or that would be in the area or willing to travel on the weekend of Saturday 2nd June?! There will be approx 200-240 guests (lots travelling from Ireland!)

Borderfox · 31-08-2011 1:33pm

http://vimeo.com/14582567
Trio Royale

I heard these guys at a Wedding drinks reception in the Shelbourne and they were sublime

Shyboy · 31-08-2011 4:54pm

b2b june2012 wrote: »

Hi All, I know its a long shot but thought its worth a try....

I'm getting married next June (2012) in St Albans, Hertfordshire and looking for a good band. Does anyone know of any good Irish bands (pop/rock/country/irish covers) based in London/Hertfordshire/Essex or that would be in the area or willing to travel on the weekend of Saturday 2nd June?! There will be approx 200-240 guests (lots travelling from Ireland!)

Helen & No Hassle used to be very popular at weddings on the London Irish scene. I assume that they are still going. I don't have any contact details but try and google around for them.

Best Regards
Jason

kc66 · 01-09-2011 9:45am

I had my wedding last week and we had The Poor Boys. I went for them as they are a bit more alternative, not the usual wedding songs. Still had everyone out dancing and I enjoyed them. Huge range of songs and great musicians. Definitely would recommend them if thats the kind of thing you are after. Also had the best price of any band I checked out.
I have nothing to do with the band, just a happy customer.

ghostbusters3 · 05-09-2011 1:28pm

Having wedding in Cork on 18th of November this year - any bands available on that date? Thanks in advance.

tomfodge · 06-09-2011 2:33pm

The peter byrne glass onion band played at my cousins wedding two weeks ago I never heard of them before but did really enjoy them.
http://www.theglassonionband.ie/
I dont like weddings and I especially dont like the whole old people prancing around to country music and all that but I must say I enjoyed listening to these guys few years back I was as a wedding with the weightless astronauts I enjoyed them too good fun

admiralofthefleet · 15-09-2011 11:51pm

hi lads can anyone recommend a good and reasonably priced band around the Arklow area for my wedding. they would need to play all types of music from the 60's up to today and available to play the june bank holiday monday next year
thanks

clint_silver · 16-09-2011 12:02am

admiralofthefleet wrote: »

hi lads can anyone recommend a good and reasonably priced band around the Arklow area for my wedding. they would need to play all types of music from the 60's up to today and available to play the june bank holiday monday next year
thanks

all the dublin bands and most countrywide ones will go to arklow so you have your pick if you want to go over the bands mentioned in this thread although I tried to list them recently and think i had over 50 counted. All the established bands will fit the bill for you for playing something for everyone.

Narrow it down to 3 or 4 from prices and recommendations and youtube videos, pick a weekend and drive around and see them.

Clare Bear · 16-09-2011 9:30pm

Has anyone else here had The Poor Boys at their wedding or seen them live? I've spent the last 3 hours going through wedding band videos on You Tube and I'm close to turning in to cheddar myself with the cheese but I really like the look of this band, they're a bit different, a bit more edgy.

Anyone have any personal experience of them? Thanks.

clint_silver · 19-09-2011 10:49am

Clare Bear wrote: »

Has anyone else here had The Poor Boys at their wedding or seen them live? I've spent the last 3 hours going through wedding band videos on You Tube and I'm close to turning in to cheddar myself with the cheese but I really like the look of this band, they're a bit different, a bit more edgy.

Anyone have any personal experience of them? Thanks.

While I havent seen that band... most bands can and will do rockier stuff if you ask them, its just over the years they get asked to do "something for everyone", "waltzes for grannies" etc and they cant say no if they want to work so if you see a YT clip of a band doing a waltz you think they're not for you yet they could be the best rock/indie band on the scene and will only too happily oblige by not playing joe dolan.

Most bands play bars or viewing showpiece gigs 1-2 time a month, see them at these to get a good feel where you can ask them to do any song from their set.

Tango One · 20-09-2011 11:09pm

Clare Bear wrote: »

Has anyone else here had The Poor Boys at their wedding or seen them live? I've spent the last 3 hours going through wedding band videos on You Tube and I'm close to turning in to cheddar myself with the cheese but I really like the look of this band, they're a bit different, a bit more edgy.

Anyone have any personal experience of them? Thanks.

I went to see them and thought they were good. I preferred the Troubadours live(excellent vocal) though seen them last week at a pub gig and they were brilliant, sadly when I went to book them they were booked the day before. Still sick over it back to looking through all the cheese .
www.troubadoursband.ie

thornbury1 · 23-09-2011 10:19am

Hi,

Has anyone heard of a two piece band called Lock and Load from Offaly? We're looking for music for pre reception drinks and possibly the church as well. Any feed back on these would be great.

Thanks.

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