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

 

Wedding Singers & Musicians

 

Here at Music8 Agency, we have a fabulous selection of wedding singers and wedding musicians to choose from. Performing at a ceremony, afternoon reception or for your evening entertainment.

You will be able to see their repertoire of songs on every artist’s page, to give you an idea of what they usually perform and help you look for your favourites! At Music8 Agency, our wedding singers and musicians for hire play in a range of genres and styles, so you can always be sure of finding one that fits your needs. We have pop, jazz, soul and vintage style singers performing modern songs in the 1920’s style and also dressed for the part. Also we have the very popular ratpack style singers, so why not get in touch today to book one of our solo artists – we’ll be delighted to hear from you.

 

Why Hire a Live Musician for a Wedding?

 

A solo musician can provide that uniquely personal touch that’s perfect for a wedding, making them the natural choice for a bride and groom who are looking for music that’s friendly, personal and intimate. We’ve got solo artists for hire in genres including folk, jazz, and golden age classics & vintage, pop, acoustic and classical, among others, so whatever you need, we can provide it! We have the very best wedding singers from around the country. They will learn a song that is not on their repertoire especially for your first dance.

 

Singer or musician for an event

 

If you’re planning an event, then you need great music, and that sometimes means one solo performer who can get to know your crowd and who your audience can get to know, too! That’s why our solo musicians are always in such hot demand for events – their personal touch and genre flexibility mean that they’re a perfect fit for any event, no matter the scale. We have solo singers that sing to backing tracks or solo acoustic guitarists. Also, we can provide a saxophonist, pianist or violinist for any occasion.

Roaming Bands

 

What is a Roaming Band?

A Roaming band or sometimes called strolling bands or wandering musicians, they are very interactive with their audience as they roam and mingle amongst your guests. This is ideal for outside events but can also perform indoors in larger venues. They play acoustically and unamplified and can be either as a solo performer all the way up to a Roaming brass band.

Where will they perform

Roaming bands are perfect for those Tipi barn style festival weddings where there is a large space outdoors for your band to wander and mingle amongst your wedding guests and keep everyone entertained while having drinks and nibbles and encouraging everyone to join in the fun. This also makes them perfect for outdoor corporate events and parties.

How long do they perform?

Most roaming bands perform for 2 x 45 minutes with a break in between, but 2 x 60 minutes is not unusual either.

What type of music

Roaming bands perform a wide range of genres from roaming folk, pop to vintage jazz style tunes. You can find a band that would suit any occasion including roaming brass bands playing funk and pop favourites as well as New Orleans. Also, we have a fun and exciting Ukulele band that performs roaming as well as Mexican Mariachi bands to get you singing along with.

 

Check out a few Roaming bands on our showreel 

Band hire for weddings

Why Your Wedding Needs a Live Band or Singer

Weddings are undeniably the best social occasion. Celebrating love, family, friends, and for the religious amongst you, God. As the evening rolls on, the celebration kicks into gear, and guests embrace the happy couple, but the atmosphere, the mood of the entire evening is nothing without music. Music is to a wedding reception; what icing is to cake.

While many people opt for a DJ to play their favourite tunes, it can never compete with the power of a live band or wedding singer. Here’s why!

The Electric Atmosphere

No one raves about hearing a recording of their favourite song. But a live concert has an atmosphere, unlike any other. That's why you need to hire a band. The strum of the guitar, the dazzling vocals and your guests singing along. There is no competition. With a live band, the air is electric. Excitement runs through the crowd. Everyone from grandmas to old friends, husbands and wives, children and teenagers will head down to the dancefloor for a live band; as they respond to the feel of the crowd, to the mood in the room.

The Personal Touch

DJ's can be great, but in the age of the iPod the novelty has worn off. You can listen to the same songs anytime, anywhere. With a live band, you're experiencing a one-off. A unique experience, unlike any other night – isn't that why we love live music. A recording is a poor substitute.

Additionally, when you hire a band, you don’t have to restrict yourself to pop or rock. You can give the night a truly personal touch. Ceilidh bands, Mariachi bands, folk rock bands; you can even hire a classical quartet. You’ll be able to meet the wedding signers beforehand and discuss tracks, mood, and the feel of the night. Plus, with their years of experience, they’ll know just what you’re after.

The First Dance

Many weddings embrace the tradition of a first dance. The couple takes the stage and leads the crowd in the first song, their song. As the music dies, their friends and family join them, and the party starts. But for that moment: it's them and the music. With a band, the romance runs high. The music feels real. It's not just a first dance; it's a serenade.

The Night to Remember

Live music, unlike a DJ, is like love, unpredictable – in a good way. Songs will be suggested. The band will banter with your guests. As the crowd rises, the music will too. People will experience music they’ve never heard before. With a live band, you get something unconventional: custom-made. You can pick the songs, choose the mood. If you want a part of the ceremony or evening to be highlighted, that is entirely possible. If you want, you can try something no one has done before.

Put simply; you can create a night to remember; your night!

Why you should hire a vintage band

Why you should hire a vintage band

Let’s get one thing straight: everyone loves live music. From ballroom orchestras to folk groups, live music has all the essential ingredients to make your event sparkle.

But there are few live music bands out there that can bring the glamour, the energy, the class and the elegance that a vintage band can. There really is no competition for a vintage act that can call on swing, big band, bebop, rock n’ roll, jive and more to get feet on the dance floor.

In this blog post, we’re going to tighten our bow ties, slip on our blue suede shoes and dive into the music of yesteryear to find out why vintage bands are the live act you should hire for a wedding, corporate get-together or family event.

Music that stands the test of time

There is a reason the music that vintage bands play has stayed popular through the years and that’s because the tunes are just as good now as they were way back when. Vintage speakeasy music like jazz and rock n’ roll offers up the perfect mix of rip-roaring swinging bops and slow, soulful ballads, that constantly keep your guests on their toes, both figuratively and literally. One minute, you’ll be doing the hand jive to a high-speed rockabilly, the next minute you’ll have couples melting together with a heart-wrenching tear-jerker. It’s all there and the best vintage bands are the ones who know how best to mix songs from all genres that fall under the vintage banner.

Bands to fit the best party themes

Hiring yourself a vintage jazz band for your event opens a wealth of possibilities for how you want to plan your event, what theme you want to go for and what dress code you have in mind. Vintage bands cover anything from the 1920s to the 1960s and the scope of themes you can pick from in that range are some of the classiest and easiest to organise out there. You could go for the Gatsby glam with measured bowties, flapper headbands and evening dresses. You could hit the rock n’ roll scene with leather jackets, poodle skirts and blue jeans. You could even hit up the forties with soldier uniforms and flowery shirt dresses. Vintage party bands can change their music and how they look to best fit your theme, so they’re the perfect choice for a themed get together.

Players that make a complete vintage package

One of the great things about vintage bands is that they go that extra mile to inhabit the role of the vintage musicians they aspire to be. They’ll don the appropriate outfit for their music output, they’ll play the same instruments that their predecessors originally played, like double-basses and muted trumpets, and they’ll adopt the same stage patter that wouldn’t have been out of place in the vintage eras. In short, they’ll walk, talk, look and sound just like the real thing. You aren’t just hiring a musical act, you’re hiring a full-on performance piece. For an immersive and memorable entertainment package for your event, vintage bands have got you covered.

Setlists that have something for everyone

It doesn’t matter how old you are, where you come from, what your background is, chances are, you’ll love a vintage band. Their music has some of the broadest appeal out there and more often than note, they’ll have tunes that almost everyone has heard before and can appreciate and enjoy. Tunes like Johnny B. Good, In The Mood and Fly Me To The Moon have the kind of broad appeal that you just can’t find anywhere else. And if you’re looking to cater to a younger crowd, certain vintage bands will happily play uproarious covers of current chart hits - all you have to do is ask. For music that hits the spot every time, go with a vintage band.

It just so happens that here at Music8 Agency, we’ve got some of the best vintage bands around! From skiffle to boogie woogie, dixieland jazz to jump blues and rock n’ roll, if you’re looking to hire a party band, we’ll pair you up with the perfect vintage group for your tastes and requirements. Just get in touch with our contact form and get the ball rolling on your event today!

WHY CHOOSE A FOLK ROCK BAND FOR YOUR WEDDING

WHY CHOOSE A FOLK ROCK BAND FOR YOUR WEDDING

At Music8 Agency, we’ve got all sorts of musicians to choose from, from Speakeasy Band Hire to Mariachi – but today we’d like to take a minute to focus on our folk-rock superstars. These professional musicians work incredibly hard to make sure you’ve got the perfect entertainment for your wedding, and here’s why you should choose them!

Versatility & Range

Folk-rock bands play a relatively new genre – one that combines the long, storied history of folk music with the vibrant energy of rock and roll. It’s an incredibly versatile mix, with the range to carry your crowd through a huge emotional arc as the event goes on, from a slow, gentle and emotive first dance to an electric party atmosphere as the night goes on!

A Sound Everyone Will Love

With drums that just make you want to dance, guitar lines to bring smiles to faces and vocals you can’t help but sing along to, the hand-picked, professional folk-rock bands at Music 8 Agency are well used to giving weddings that little extra something special, helping create and maintain a warm, positive and loving atmosphere that will make your wedding unforgettable for all the guests!

Folk rock is exciting and modern enough for rock ‘n roll or pop fans to love it, while still holding that wonderful folk tradition at its heart for the hardcore folk fans. It’s one of the best genres going for broad appeal (which might be why it’s been so successful) so if whether you’re playing to a crowd of folk-rock fanatics or a mixed bag of music lovers, our seasoned folk-rock bands will go down a storm at your wedding.

Reliability and Professionalism

At Music8 Agency, all of our bands are chosen for their sound and showmanship, but most importantly, they’re chosen for their professionalism and reliability. When you book with us, you can bet that the band you’ve booked will be there, with no technical hitches or last-minute problems, to make sure you’ve got the perfect music for the big day.

Organising a wedding is incredibly stressful, and the music shouldn’t add to that stress – book through Music8 Agency to get it sorted!

Can’t Find What You’re Looking For?

If you can’t find the exact band you’re after, or if you’re too stressed with wedding planning to sort out the music right now, that’s no problem – Music8 Agency can still help you! In fact, we’ve got an entire Looking for a Band? page, with a really quick, easy form that will give us all the information we need to choose a band that’s perfect for you. Give it a try today – it’s easier than you think!