Booking Info
- 5-piece: drums, bass, guitar with male and female vocals, plus fiddle or keyboards
- 6-piece 6: drums, bass, guitar with male and female vocals, plus fiddle and keyboards
- We provide all PA and lighting, and can handle all entertainment including DJing between and after sets – all included.
Setlist
- Minimum of 2 hours live music – either in 2 sets or one continuous set depending on schedule.
- Live music usually ends at 11.30pm, followed by DJ music until 12 midnight.
- We can learn a first dance with 3 months’ notice; otherwise, we’ll play a pre-recorded track and segue into the first set.
- Our song list exceeds 2 hours, allowing us to tailor sets for different events.
DJ Set
- Happy to work with an external DJ or sound limiter. We’ll fine-tune our levels as needed.
- You can supply tracks on CD or iPod for us to include in the DJ set – or leave the music to us!
Requirements
- Refreshments (soft drinks)
- Performance space of at least 3m x 5m
- Two accessible power sockets, at the rear of the stage
- A changing room
- Hot meals for all band members before performance
Equipment
- All PA and lighting provided
- Lighting includes:
- 2 x Stairville CLB4 Compact LED Bar 4 (stage left and right)
- 1 x ADJ Sweeper Beam Quad LED (covers audience/dancefloor)
- In-ear monitors allow quieter performance and sound limiter compatibility
Payment
- Quotes are based on arrival no earlier than 6pm and finish by 12am
- Late finish, early arrival @ £25 per head
- 50% deposit required to confirm the booking; balance due via BACS one week before or in cash on the night
- Public Liability Insurance and PAT testing certificates available on request
Legal
- We hold full Public Liability Insurance and all equipment is PAT tested
- Deposit confirms the booking and is non-refundable, as we decline other enquiries
- If we cancel (very rare), the deposit is refunded and we’ll help find a replacement
- If a member is ill, we have high-quality deputies available
- If no fiddle player is available, another top-quality musician will step in – you’ll be informed in advance
Q & AQ: The venue has a sound limiter – is this a problem?
A: No. We adjust our levels to stay within the limits. Our in-ear monitors help us play at lower volumes.
Q: How long do you play for?
A: At least 2 hours – typically 2 sets, 1 long set, or sometimes 3 x 40-minute sets.
Q: What happens during breaks?
A: We play background music during breaks and before/after the first dance, either from a playlist or mixed live.
Q: When do you arrive and finish?
A: Arrive from 6.00pm, set up by 8pm, first dance by 8.30–9pm, DJ until 12am.
Q: Will you learn our first dance?
A: Yes, with 3 months’ notice. We can also play a recorded track. Extra songs can be added via CD or iPod.
Q: What if we want earlier/later timings?
A: Fine by us, but there is an extra charge (£25 per head, per hour or part)
Q: Who provides PA, lights etc.?
A: We do – it’s all included.
Q: Do we need a DJ?
A: No – we provide DJ services before and after the set. If you want a DJ to go beyond midnight, they’ll need their own PA.
Q: How do we confirm a booking?
A: Send a 50% deposit. Balance payable via BACS one week in advance, or cash on the night.
Q: Do you have insurance and PAT testing?
A: Yes – documentation available on request.
