Hire a function music band in Dartmouth

This includes the following: 2x 45min sets full pa system

Dawntreader are a powerful and dynamic Ceilidh/Barn Dance Band with Caller. We are a 3 piece Ceilidh Band playing English, Irish, Scottish and some European music. Our mix of traditional folk music with strong melodies and powerful rhythms is ideally suited to Ceilidh and Barn Dances. Debs, our Caller has 15 yrs of experience in Calling with Ceilidh Bands and has Dances to suit all abilities, including some fun dances for the little ones. Our Musicians are :- Lynn Fiddle : I don't need to say much about her playing, the music sample speaks for itself. She is a gifted Musician with ability rarely seen at this level. She plays a 5 string Fiddle, which gives her an extended range of notes compared to a standard 4 string. John, plays a Roland Accordion synthesiser, which is many instruments in one box. Mel plays guitar and provides the strong rhythmic pulse needed for Ceilidh/Barn Dancing. We would usually play 2 sets with a break totalling 3 hours.

Up to 2 and a half hours of live music. Daytime events such as wedding ceremonies, wedding drink receptions, early evening entertainment and evening wedding receptions. Also use this package for parties, live music events. We have our own, very nice sounding PA and we are able to control the volume very easily such there be noise restrictions at your venue. Please note, although we are acoustic - we do not play unplugged / without mics.

Full band either 2 sets or 1 long set DJ/ background music while we aren't playing Acoustic set from our duo - The Pause as a warm up which includes a varied uplifting selections of upbeat and beautifully executed emotive songs ! Full PA and Lighting system. Arrival to setup from 6.30pm (please allow 60-90 minutes for this, background music will be played through our system at the start of setup) Finish time of midnight. Let us know if you'd like different timings, we are a very accommodating band.

BLACK VELVET BAND GYPSY JAZZ, FOLKY POP & HILLBILLY HOEDOWN BAND - The smallest unit available is a duo comprising two musicians (guitar/vocals & fiddle) to perform either 3 x 40 min or 2 x 60 min sets of Folky Pop, Gypsy Jazz and Hillbilly Hoedown songs in a 3 hour period. Additional musicians increase the price by £175.00 a man. Accordion and or double bass are available. The price is based on the band arriving 1 hour before the 1st set is due to start. It takes 30 mins to set up the band's PA system. Background music will be played through the PA system for 30 mins before the 1st set and between the 1st and 2nd sets. Here are some recent reviews of the band's performance:- Here are some reviews of the band in action:- Black Velvet Folky Pop Duo – Wedding – April 6th, 2019 “A great bunch of lads who made our wedding reception swing. Their set was exactly what we wanted and set exactly the right atmosphere. They even let me take the mic for 2 songs. Which they probably regretted within seconds! A great choice for any kind of party.” Ben Hawkes Irish Night to celebrate St Patrick’s Day – Lawrence Weston Social Club – March 16th 2019 Well what can I say? Johnny and Jase are a great duo! They performed a super mix of Irish songs and tunes and had people up dancing all night. Would highly recommend. Karl Baxter Black Velvet Band Irish Duo – St Patrick’s Day at Westbury Conservative Club – March 17th 2019 What a great way to celebrate St Patrick’s day at our Cons club! The performance went amazingly well! The dance floor was full on a SUNDAY AFTERNOON?? I put that down to the guys who played songs and tunes with such an exciting beat that you just couldn’t stay still. The whole afternoon was huge fun. I highly recommend the band. Stephen Jones Hannah and Deryk’s Ceilidh – February 2019 We absolutely loved having Black Velvet Band play our wedding ceilidh at Clearwell Castle. My husband is from Scotland so we wanted a traditional Scottish ceilidh feel with some of the classics, and we were not disappointed! We had a good feeling about Black Velvet band from the moment we booked them – and sure enough, Mike and the guys were absolutely fantastic and made our evening party a huge success. The band were great and the instructions on the ceilidh dances were so helpful; even those of our party who may not have normally danced were up there loving life on the dancefloor. The fun and friendly atmosphere they created was just fab and so different from your ‘usual’ evening do. All our guests commented on how much they enjoyed the ceilidh and some said it was the best wedding they had ever been to. We would 100% book the band again and recommend them to friends. Thank you for contributing to the best day of both our lives. Hannah and Deryk Hunter Black Velvet Band Hoedown Duo – Wild West Garden Party – July 12th, 2018 “Mike and Jon pitched the performance perfectly for the Fleur de Lis Retirement Home’s garden party in Romsey. The American Country songs created just the right atmosphere to establish the Wild West theme. Everyone loved it – they joined in all the songs! Several residents have sent me messages to say how much they enjoyed the event. We were delighted with the performance and thoroughly recommend the band.” Rachael O'Keefe (Manager) Alice's Wild West Themed 60th Birthday Party – April 6th, 2018 "It was a superb C & W style party with fantastic musicians. Everyone - from kids to grannies - joined in the dancing and the whole event was great fun. If we have another party, we will definitely book Black Velvet Hoedown Band again. I have no hesitation in recommending them. It was an excellent bash." Darren Vine (Alice's husband) Paul’s 60th Birthday Hoedown Barn Dance – January 6th, 2018 " A big thanks to Mike and the rest of the band for a brilliant evening. Everyone has said how much they thoroughly enjoyed it. A special thank you to Alan, the dance caller. He did a great job – quite a comedian! Finally a big thanks to the band for welcoming our fiddle-playing friend Richard into their ranks for the evening. He said he had a fantastic time. What a great party band the guys make! I’m very happy to recommend them to anyone having a bash." Paul Campbell

Normal arrival is 6pm. We play either 2 x 1 hours or 3 x 40 minutes of band songs from all eras to suit all tastes and get everyone dancing (normally 9pm and 10.30pm). We also provide free DJ style music before/between/after our sets and we will source your first dance song and play it via our PA. Usual cut-off is midnight. We remain completely flexible to suit your occasion and we guarantee to get everyone dancing.

WE WILL TAKE YOUR LOVE STORY and create an original song written and recorded especially for you both. - We will WRITE and RECORD YOUR song. - Something that you can hold on to FOREVER. - The attached audio is an example

Full band with male fronted vocals, PA and lighting supplied. Earliest arrival 7pm with Midnight latest finish. 2 x 60 mins sets with 30 min break. You Shook Me All Night Long, HIghway to Hell - AC DC, Man in the Box - Alice in Chains, Like A Stone - Audioslave, Song 2 - Blur, Times Like These, Everlong - Foo Fighters, Welcome to paradise, Boulevard of Broken Dreams - Green Day, Word Up - Gun, Welcome to the Jungle, Night Train, Sweet Child O'mine - Guns n Roses, Drive - Incubus, Just Because - Janes Addiction, Cold Hard Bitch - Jet, Fire - Kasabian, Are you gonna go my way - Lenny Kravitz, Take a Look Around - Limp Bizkit, Enter Sandman - Metallica, Plug in Baby - Muse, Come as you are, Smells Like Teen Spirit, In Bloom, Heart Shaped Box - Nirvana, Cigarettes & Alcohol - Oasis, Jeremy, Alive, Even Flow - Pearl Jam, Peaches - Presidents of the USA, Tie your mother down - Queen, Creep - Radiohead, Sleep Now In The Fire, Killing In The Name - Rage Against the Machine

Fun and experienced 4/5 piece covers band with two vocals, drums percussion two guitars and bass. We play a couple of 50 minute sets of 50s 60s and 70s Pop/ Blues/ Rock and Reggae - from Hound dog by Elvis to The Beatles/ Stones/ David Bowie/ T Rex/ Thin Lizzy/ Bob Marley/ The Police/ UB 40/ Bob Dylan/ The Commitments/ The Doors/ Hendrix/ Free/ Creedance Clearwater Revival plus many more - requests can be added if you let us know in advance

This quote is for 2 x 60 Minute Sets (15 minute break in the middle) + we can learn a first dance song if you let us know what song in advance! Silver Bullet was originally formed in late 2016 and has been performing with the current lineup since June of 2017. Our focus is on the dance floor - getting the crowd to use it! At the end of the show we want everyone to be smiling and exhausted! We play songs that we love with the passion and authority that comes from years of collective gigging experience, and our aim is to take the audience on a ride that will include some of the best music of the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s! Classic Rock, Blues, Soul and Pop played with passion and authority! If you want the set changed to different set times just let us know We have our PA system, lighting and all the necessary gear We set up 2 hours before we perform

As a duo we will bespoke our shows to suit your event. Our most popular option is 2 x 45 minute sets performed in 2 different costumes over professional backing tracks - tailored backing music provided between sets as needed. Typically tailored across 2 decades from the 1920's to 1960's with 1940's, 50's and Modern-Vintage Swing being our original bias.

FAB – the spirit of the sixties and beyond… FAB play the greatest music from the greatest artists from the greatest era in pop, rock, motown and soul. A shed load of great songs you know plus a load of great songs you have forgotten you know. Not just a limp tribute band, FAB play with energy and drive, just as it would have been experienced live back in the day. FAB are all experienced musicians who have had appearances on Radio 1 and MTV as well as supporting acts as diverse as the Average White Band, Jeff Lynne, the Sweet, The Swinging Blue Jeans and Yes. FAB are a four piece band - guitar, keyboards, bass and drums - all with vocals. We normally play for about 2 hours, split how you like but we would recommend 2 x 1 hour sets or 2 hours straight through. We have a sound system scaleable for most venues and lights for the performance area.