Modern-day Folk-Rock Bands for Weddings

 

Folk music comes in many styles and covers many artists throughout the years.

Folk music comprises traditional folk music and then in the 20th-century, the genre folk revival evolved. Other types of folk music are sometimes called world music. Later it evolved into contemporary folk music. Starting in the early 70s folk music was powered by artists such as Neil Young Joni Mitchell.

Moving a few decades later we now have the modern folk-rock indie-style bands thanks mostly to the huge success of Mumford and Sons.

Folk Wedding Bands

 With the appeal of Mumford & Sons, this type of band has now emerged as the primary option for a rustic barn style wedding. With instruments such as double bass, acoustic guitars, banjo, and drums and after that later changed with electric guitars for a more indie rock type feel thus all options of music and tunes will be covered by these exciting folk wedding bands. If it is not currently in their collection, all bands will discover your unique tune for your very first dance and making this a very special moment.

 

Drinks Reception

A folk-rock band will likewise have this covered for you if you are looking for music for your drinks reception. They can undertake acoustically and unamplified changing the drums with a Cajon allowing a more relaxed and chilled set of music yet still allowing for a bit of foot-tapping of course.

Creating a Memorable Day

Including a folk band to the mix will take your wedding to an entirely new level! A folk wedding band will ensure that you and all of your friends and families will have the time of your lives.

Business Events

Then these folk-rock bands are an exceptional option if you are looking to reserve a band for a business occasion. If you are holding your occasion outside they can likewise offer you a roaming alternative, many of them will not just undertake on the stage blasting out those popular tunes, however. These roaming bands will play unplugged and will communicate with your customers roaming around playing their music motivating everybody to participate in the fun.

 

For how long do they play?

A band will typically undertake 3 x 40 or 2 x 60 minute live sets as standard. A DJ service is supplied in between sets if needed to keep the celebration going. The typical set-up time would be 60-90 minutes consisting of the soundcheck.

Equipment and Stage Lighting

All bands will be totally self-contained offering a PA system and some stage lighting for your wedding or event.

 

If you are looking to hire a band for a wedding or a business occasion or even a birthday celebration then a modern-day folk band will be an ideal option, sounding outstanding looking sharp, and able to cover all elements of your occasion.

 

Folk Wedding Bands

Are you looking for folk wedding bands if you are you have come to the right place. With the  likes of Mumford & Sons the folk-rock bands are ideal for that festival style feel. With festival style, vintage weddings becoming increasingly popular these bands are the perfect choice for those tipi barn style weddings.

These folk-rock style bands perform with acoustic guitar double bass drums and sometimes banjos.

Performing hits from the likes of Mumford and Sons and the Lumineers they will keep you and your guests entertained into the night.

 Not only do they sound the part they also dress the part. Most bands will perform one set acoustic style and then the second set would be electric performing high energy songs to finish the party off in style.

 

How much do they cost?

To give you an idea of price a trio would be around £1200 and four or five-piece can be from £1500 up to around £2500 depending on location of the event.

Do you have Traditional Folk Bands? 

We also have a great choice of Ceilidh bands to choose from as well as Irish bands across the UK.

A barn dance or ceilidh is a fantastic way to ensure that your guests interact regardless of their age or capability. These bands usually consist of instruments such as Fiddle, Guitar, Double Bass, Cajon.

 

Check out our Showreel of Folk-Rock Bands