How much time do you need for set up & sound check?
Ideally we say an hour max, this includes getting into the room with all of our equipment, setting everything up, sound checking and changing into our suits ready for kick off!
What are your standard performance times?
Normal standard playing times are 8pm-12am!
I'm not sure what my timings are going to be yet, is there any flexibility on the standard timings?
100%, if you get in touch with Coast they can add all the appropriate changes such as an earlier start time or later finish.
How long do you take for your break? Are you able to play background music during this time?
We take 30 mins for a break (during the buffet) for guests to get something to eat, grab a drink from the bar etc. We play an amazing playlist during this time, and we’ll never knock back a wee roll from the buffet 😉.
Can I pick the songs that you'll play on the night?
Of course you can!
We’ll chat through our set list with you before the wedding and get a feel for any songs or artists that you’re buzzing to hear on the night. Sometimes it’s really helpful to find out what songs you don’t want to hear as well!
Will you learn our first dance if it's a song that you don't already know?
Yes! It’s the most important part of the night!
We will learn your first dance song, or you can have the original song played if you’d prefer that (no offence taken!). Or we can even do lovely acoustic, more stripped back version of it for you – the choice is yours!
Can you take any requests on the night?
Not only can we but we encourage it! We take requests all night! 😊
My venue has a 1am license, do you offer an extension to keep the night going until then?
Yeah we offer a DJ set till 1am to keep the party bouncing after the band have finished up.
Or we can play on till 1am as a live band until 1am if you fancy the big boys doing their thing to keep the dance floor packed instead!
Do you offer any other add-on options?
We offer a daytime drinks reception set for after the ceremony, it’s a brilliant option for a lovely bit of lovely background music to set the vibe for your guests! Jamie our lead singer covers vocals and acoustic guitar accompanied by our sax player.
We also offer a ceilidh section (no extra cost!) which is always great fun to kick the night off with.
Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?
100% everything you see and require we bring! We just need somewhere to plug into and we’re golden!
What do you think your clients love most about your performances?
The energy we bring and engagement with the crowd! We want to see everyone up on that dance floor and we’re not shy in getting involved to get people up and out of their seats!
Expect to see a Big Papa on the dance floor cutting shapes with your mad aunties and uncles! 😉
Which artists are you most influenced by?
We love a bit of everything. Old school Rock n Roll, Motown and Country, with the odd Ibiza style boat party thrown in the mix!
Can you provide a ceilidh set? If so, could you give us more info about this - how long does it last, what instruments do you play, can you call the dances for our guests?
We absolutely love a ceilidh set!
We feel it’s a great ice breaker for the night straight after the first dance! Ceilidh’s a bit like a buffet, as soon as you get one or two up there, they all go up!
Big Papas Jamie & Craig (we make a braw couple) will demonstrate the ceilidh for all those who don’t know or remember the dances! Think the scene from Titanic where Jack takes Rose to a real party in the lower decks – lots of sweaty fun!
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