The Unknowns

The Unknowns

Wedding & Function Bands
(18 Reviews)

FAQs

How much time do you need for set up & sound check?

We pride ourselves in being very quick to set up, often helping to claw back some time for your evening reception if the speeches or meal have run over schedule. 

This always depends on ease of access to the stage at the venue, but never takes more than an hour. We always aim to arrive at least one hour prior to the scheduled time for your first dance to ensure that we are ready to play for you and your guests. 


What are your standard performance times?

The standard performance times tend to be from 8pm until midnight. 

I'm not sure what my timings are going to be yet, is there any flexibility on the standard timings?

The timings are absolutely negotiable. We would be more than happy to discuss this with you and move things around to suit. 

How long do you take for your break? Are you able to play background music during this time?

The evening buffet break ordinarily lasts around half an hour. 

We are more then happy to play background music for you at this point, but we're also able to plug a phone/tablet into our PA system with a playlist of your choice if you have something specific that you would like to be played at this point. 

Can I pick the songs that you'll play on the night?

We welcome song requests and try to play all of your favourite bands and artists throughout the night. 

However, we also have almost 15 years of experience in the Scottish wedding scene and pride ourselves in having the experience to know what songs to play to keep everyone on the dance floor for you. 

It's easier to decide exactly what song to play in the moment, as opposed to having something set in stone before the night begins. This is something we can work on together with you before the big day. 

Will you learn our first dance if it's a song that you don't already know?

Absolutely! That's all part of the service. We can also learn any other special songs for you that you may have in mind. 

Can you take any requests on the night?

We love to take requests and pride ourselves in having a huge repertoire of songs in our catalogue. 

However, don't worry about your guests requesting strange songs that nobody will dance to. We will ignore calls for Radiohead and Pink Floyd songs that will kill your dance floor, unless you've specifically asked for these yourselves!

My venue has a 1am license, do you offer an extension to keep the night going until then?

We offer a midnight until 1am DJ set where we can set up a playlist for you that you can choose, or alternately, we can take requests on the night from your guests. 

Do you offer any other add-on options?

Our lead singer Rico offers various options for daytime entertainment. 

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

We provide all equipment needed to entertain you and your guests.

This includes all instruments, lights, amplifiers and a state-of-the-art Bose PA system. 

All of our equipment is of the highest quality and is PAT tested and insured. We also carry public liability insurance documentation in case your venue requests this. 

What do you think your clients love most about your performances?

We would like to think that we have a very unique sound that sets us apart from other bands in the industry. 

We have a piano driven sound that provides a real diversity of styles that allows us to play anything from Frank Sinatra to GBX, whilst also having the guitar to cover the classic rock songs and everything else in-between. 

We don't stop at all between songs and pride ourselves in working really hard to keep everybody on the dance floor. 

Which artists are you most influenced by?

We love a wide range of music, but the important thing to remember is that it isn't our night. 

The focus is on you and your guests and we're well aware that sometimes we have to play songs that aren't our favourites in order to make the night a great one. We probably wouldn't choose to listen to "Sweet Caroline" in the van on the way to your wedding, but if the song is requested and everyone is singing along, we love it for those few minutes because it has made everyone in the room happy!

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 can provide anywhere from 10 up to 40 minutes of ceilidh music if requested. 

We don't play accordions and violins, so we use a pre-recorded backing track for this, and we play along whilst calling the songs and reminding folk of the dance moves. It's always great fun! 

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