Funk/Rock/Indie/Party Band available for Functions, Birthdays, Weddings, Corporate and Private Parties
We play upbeat party music with a leaning to the funk side of affairs - complete with sun-soaked vocal harmonies - which lends itself very well to events, parties, weddings, functions. Awards Ceremonies, Conferences and even product launches. Depending on the audience, we can tailor the set accordingly - making it predominantly retro, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, 00’s or present day, funk-orientated, rock-orientated, indie-orientated, Christmas-orientated, a healthy mix of all, and so on...
We’re used to playing anything from small, intimate venues, dressing up smart for weddings, or playing to thousands at some of the UK’s top venues.
In 2017 we played The Alexandra Palace (Ally Pally) to 6 thousand people, were joined onstage by Damon Chivers (Fender Guitars UK), and were even asked back again to play The London Fireworks Festival there in the Autumn to 6 thousand again. Inbetween that, we played the “festival at sea” that was the Rock The Boat Cruise 2017 - supporting the likes of Suzi Quatro, Slade, The Yardbirds, The Troggs and Big Country. Corporate Clients “Proseccofest” were exceptionally happy with us playing to 2000 ladies in Nottingham in 2018, and that December saw us opening up for legendary Manchester Band - The Happy Mondays - in Chesterfield, at The Avenue.
We also go out as an Acoustic Duo with a completely reworked set which is still upbeat, yet more chilled and stripped back - ideal for pubs, cocktail bars, bistros, restaurants and even certain parts of wedding ceremonies.
We recorded some tracks and a video with the producer of the Platinum-Selling Arctic Monkeys’ debut album “Whatever you say we are...” - Alan Smyth - at 2Fly Studios in Sheffield, and also made some videos ourselves with outtakes of footage from those recording sessions in Sheffield, and The Ally Pally gigs in London.
We just recorded a live gig with The Prodigy's cameraman
When I went looking for a band for my husband's 60th Birthday party I didn't have a clue where to start. I discovered Poptop and searched through the bands available for the date. What helped me choose The Wonder Whys was their demo and the reviews they had on the site. It is always a leap in the dark when choosing a band for a one off event but I need not have worried. Contact via phone and email directly with the band prior to the party was friendly, timely and informative. I cannot praise the band highly enough, they obviously enjoy performing and their enthusiasm is infectious, their music was exactly what I wanted. Ours was a small event with a range of ages, but they got people up and dancing and the made the party complete. They have a fabulous sound, are lovely people and I cannot thank them enough for making the party perfect, would highly recommend. Husband was delighted and family and friends impressed.
The WonderWhys were my favourite band on the Cruise, had the whole lounges dancing, and never played the same set twice in the whole week! I even went to see them at The Ally Pally a few months later. Heartily recommended
One of the UK’s finest Party Bands
Playing The Ally Pally to 6 thousand in April 2017 and being asked back to play again in the November; playing on the Rock The Boat Cruise 2017 supporting Suzi Quatro, Slade, The Troggs, The Yardbirds & Big Country; opening up for The Happy Mondays at The Avenue in Chesterfield
We are versatile enough to rapport with huge crowds at the highest level of professional performance environments, or more intimate parties or weddings. We have a vast repertoire of songs, and have enough musicianship to learn special requests of any genre - within reason! We add the “icing on the cake” to performances with fantastic close vocal harmonies
Festivals, Weddings, Private Parties, Cruises, Product Launches
The Alexandra Palace, London; Rock The Boat 2017 (Choose Your Cruise); The Walkabout Chain UK; Butlins; Proseccofest UK; Flamingoland; Haven Holidays; Makis Leisure; Don’t Tell The Bride (Reality TV Programme)
BACS Transfer, Cash or Cheque
2 x 45 minutes, 2 x 60 mins or 3 x 30 mins
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Roughly 15 feet in Width and 10 feet in Depth
Within reason and with enough notice, yes. Try us...
It’s up to the client, but if we’re playing 2 x 45’s we’d like at least 15 minutes’ break in between
Set List - Full band
The Clash - Rock The Casbah
- Should I Stay or Should I Go?
David Bowie - Let’s Dance
- Starman
- Jean Genie
Prince - Kiss
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Otherside
- Under The Bridge
- Aeroplane
- My Lovely Man
- Suck My Kiss
Jamiroquai - Deeper Underground
Amy Winehouse/The Zutons - Valerie
Stevie Wonder - Superstition
The Rolling Stones - Jumping Jack Flash
- Brown Sugar
- Satisfaction
- Honky Tonk Woman
Bryan Ferry - Stick Together
The Undertones - Teenage Kicks 19
Soft Cell/Gloria Jones - Tainted Love
George Michael - Faith
Erasure - Respect
Depeche Mode - Personal Jesus
2 Door Cinema Club - What You Know
The Cure - Love Cats
Redbone - Come And Get Your Love (Guardians of the Galaxy Soundtrack)
Blur - Boys & Girls
Pulp - Disco 2000
Chic/KC & The Sunshine Band/Dee-Lite - Le Freak/Get Down Tonight/Groove is In The Heart Segway
Duran Duran - Rio
- Girls on Film
Gary Numan - Cars
Charles Bradley - Ain’t It A Sin
Rag N Bone Man - Human
The White Stripes - 7 Nation Army
Frank Ferdinand - Take Me Out
The Fratellis - Chelsea Dagger
DNCE - Cake By The Ocean
Justin Timberlake - Can’t Stop The Feeling
INXS - Need You Tonight
Madness - Baggy Trousers
The Kinks - You Really Got Me
The Black Keys - Lonely Boy
The Jam - Start
James - Sit Down
Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music
Stealer’s Wheels - Stuck In The Middle
The Beatles - Day Tripper
...and many more. TBC
Acoustic Set
We also go out as an Acoustic Duo with a completely reworked set which is still upbeat, yet more chilled and stripped back - ideal for pubs, cocktail bars, bistros, restaurants and even certain parts of wedding ceremonies. This includes songs by artists such as Crowded House, GEORGE Ezra, The Divine Comedy, Eddy Vedder, David Bowie, The Verve, The Scissor Sisters, Ryan Adams, Tim Buckley, Paolo Nutini et al
We have full Public Liability Insurance, our equipment and lights are insured by the Musicians Union, and have current PAT certificates
We can also offer a DJ service to play music before and after the bands performances, and any intervals