How much time do you need for set up & sound check?
We don’t hang about so can generally get set up in 45-60 mins depending on the load in.
What are your standard performance times?
8pm till midnight with a 30min break
I'm not sure what my timings are going to be yet, is there any flexibility on the standard timings?
Absolutely! For instance, if you'd prefer a 7-11 performance time, we can provide this for no additional fee. We have optional extras you can book if you need your night extended beyond midnight.
How long do you take for your break? Are you able to play background music during this time?
30 mins. We normally line this up with your evening buffet. We supply music for our break which will be similar to the music we play live. Alternatively, you're welcome to make up your own Spotify playlist and email it to us for us to use during the break.
Can I pick the songs that you'll play on the night?
Technically yes, but one thing we specialise in given our monster repertoire is knowing which songs, in which order, will keep your dancefloor as busy as possible. Every night is different hence we don't use a rigid setlist, but if you were to pick every song on the night (usually up to 50) it gives us far less wiggle room to play songs which we know work to keep the party at fever pitch for as much of the night as possible.
Will you learn our first dance if it's a song that you don't already know?
Yes, plus depending on your choices we can usually learn a father daughter dance as well!
Can you take any requests on the night?
Absolutely, in fact this is one of our favourite parts of the job and gives us a good idea what type of music your guests are into in real time.
My venue has a 1am license, do you offer an extension to keep the night going until then?
Yes, either an extra hour of band play or a disco set option. You can book in any of these as an optional extra when you’re processing your evening entertainment booking.
Do you offer any other add-on options?
Our most popular add-on option to give your whole wedding day a running musical theme is to have Gary perform during your afternoon drinks reception, where he will play a couple of hours of similar (but more chilled) music to what the band plays in the evening.
If you really want to turbo boost the day with live music, you can also book Gary to play at your ceremony. Pick whatever song you'd like to walk down the aisle to and have a bespoke acoustic version played live.
This is also a great idea as Gary will perform background music during the signing of the register, keeping your guests entertained while you "make it official", also keeping the music going when the ceremony is over and your guests are making their way to the area for the drink's reception.
Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?
Yes we are entirely self-contained.
What do you think your clients love most about your performances?
Our vast repertoire, our modernised versions of classic songs, our lack of gaps in the set (this is a big plus!).
We frequently use medleys to keep the music going almost constantly for the time we are on stage. The band will go directly from one song to another which is usually in the same key or tempo, meaning sometimes guests don't even notice that they've just danced for 20-30 mins to 8-10 different songs, literally without missing a beat!
An example of this is our famous (and seemingly never ending) medley of Mr Brightside, Hot and Cold, Marry You, All The Small Things, With or Without You, Paradise, Firework, Keep On Moving, Uptown Funk, Get Lucky, You've Got the Love... with literally no stops, gaps, or chances for your guests to sit down.
We're often asked "Can you play a bad song so I can go to the bar?"
Which artists are you most influenced by?
When we're not playing covers we write and record original material with influences such as Foo Fighters, Biffy Clyro, Green Day, Oasis etc, but when it comes to weddings and parties, we're simply influenced by massive singalong hits that keep the dancefloor jumping!
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 up to 45 mins of fully dance called ceilidh which is often the most fun part of the night!
We explain the dances and have a laugh with it (especially if there are guests who've clearly never experienced a Scottish ceilidh) all the while playing guitar, bass and drums live with the traditional instruments of fiddle, accordion etc on a track through the speakers.
The result is a live sounding ceilidh set without the stress or cost of hiring additional musicians just for this part of the evening.
Typically the set contains Gay Gordons, Dashing White Sergeant, Canadian Barn Dance, St Bernard's Waltz and Strip the Willow, but we always play it by ear - sometimes 2 songs is plenty, other times we do the full 45 or even split it into two sets throughout the night.
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