Book Folk Music Bands in County Down

Acoustic Duo. Jukebox Unplugged are an acoustic duo entertaining audiences with their renditions of popular contemporary songs. Perfect for entertaining your afternoon guests at a wedding but are also available for pubs, restaurants, and private functions.

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The Morgan Lee Band is a six piece Glasgow Based Band who term themselves Celtic Eclectic.... We play everything from Caprcaillie to Dylan and also have some self penned numbers. We have regular gigs at The Clutha and Bon Accord as well as playing the folk club circuit . We cover the whole of the UK and have recently returned from a mini tour of the Lake District and Consett.We hope you enjoy our music. ...

Professional British String Quartet. Available for hire for any event you might want music at.. We are a female, British String Quartet currently based in the South of Wales but hope to also become established across the Midlands and Manchester. All four members have experience playing with BBC National Orchestra of Wales and /or Welsh National Opera. As a group who regularly perform publicly, providing either background music, or recitals our main feedback as the excellent rapport we have built up since founding the quartet. We provide a huge range of music, from set works such as Beethoven String Quartets, to jazz, light classical, film, popular, Christmas and traditional folk. ...

The Kinlochard Ceilidh Band specialises in weddings, party nights and dances.  Our music is a mix of Scottish and Irish and all set dances are called. The bnand has played and toured round the World playing in concert and at Scottish events -we played for Scotland in Disneyworld Orlando Florida to bring in the millenium and have been a feature at the Galway Sessions festival for the last five years.Visit our website and play tracks from our last four albums/cds and you can see us in action in Galway both on the site and on YouTube. ...

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Pretty Vegas - North West Function and Wedding Band. Pretty Vegas are a North West based 3-piece wedding and function band, offering a unique mix of rock, pop and soul with a more rocking sound and energy than others in this field, whilst still playing the classic tunes that will are guaranteed to have the dance-floor bouncing. So if you are looking to have the energy of a rock band, harmonies of The Beatles, and the soul of The Commitments, we might just be the ones for you! ...

The Soulphonics are one of the hottest 6 piece party bands in the North West, performing a sublime cocktail of classic soul, funk and party tunes guaranteed to fill your dance floor all night long – whatever the occasion!

Live Entertainment for weddings, parties, events and venues. We have been providing quality live entertainment since 1978 and have earned a highly respected reputation for providing a professional, reliable and friendly service with impressed clients returning time after time to rebook their entertainment with us. Each artiste we advertise has been viewed and reviewed by a member of the booking team to maintain our high professional standards. Whatever your entertainment enquiry, whether it be a Private Party, Corporate Event, Wedding, Hotel, Cruise ship, Live Music Venue, Golf Club or anything else, we will offer professional, free and impartial guidance and advice aimed at providing you with superb quality live entertainment solutions to your enquiry Garston Entertainments is also able to offer our clients an exclusive range of quality artistes ranging from solo artistes to live bands available ONLY through us…please visit Managed & Exclusively Represented Artistes for further informationWe hope you enjoy visiting our website and invite you to bookmark the site for a future revisit as it will be updated on a regular basis with new artistes being added all the timeWe look forward to receiving any enquiries you may have ...

The distance are an energetic acoustic/party band specialising in weddings and corporate events throughout the UK. We are The Distance, an acoustic/party band specialising in weddings and corporate events throughout the UK.  SUBTLE TO RAUCOUS ACOUSTIC SETS  Our acoustic sets are packed with great covers of songs new and old, arranged for a single acoustic guitar and vocal harmonies. Add a warm musical backdrop to your wedding breakfast or champagne reception, or get the evening off to a great start with our more uptempo acoustic covers.  FLOOR-FILLING PARTY SETS  Make your event go with a BANG with our full-on party sets. Featuring a massive repertoire of songs performed to high quality backing tracks pumped out of our 6000 watt PA system and into the astonished face of your nan, our party sets are guaranteed to make the perfect end to the perfect day.  Previous clients:  TWICKENHAM STADIUM, RUGBY 6 NATIONS ENG V SCOT  ROYAL CADET FORCE  UK BRITISH ARMY  JAGUAR  ROLLS ROYCE  FORD  TURKISH AIRLINES  RADISSON  IKEA  G CASINO  COSTA COFFEE  HILTON HOTELS  GLAXOSMITH AND KLINE  CROWN PLAZA  BEST WESTERN HOTELS  DE VERE HOTELS  WMRBC  COSTA COFFEE  CAFE ORANGE  CAFE ISTANBUL  REVIEWS:  I still cannot believe we met The Distance at Janine's party and that they were able to make Fran’s 60th Birthday celebrations last Saturday 10 May 2014 & made his dream of having live music at his party come true. Matt & Sophiee, you were so accommodating and fitted perfectly into our home. All our 80+ guests of family & friends of all ages loved your music and danced the night away. We cannot wait to see you again & Fran is already planning our next party! Fran & Fay xxxx  Fay Hughes  Thank you so much Sofiee and Matt (The Distance) for yet another fantastic night. Everyone had a fab night at my 50th Party, especially me. Everyone commented on how brilliant you both are. You never fail to disappoint!  Janine MacNeill  I have had the pleasure of seeing these guys a few times now and I'm always very impressed with their show. Perfect for any venue or event. These guys out a lot of work into their show ensuring you always get quality.  Matt Phillips  Absolutely outstanding show!! Amazing vocalists ! Highly recommended for any event or venue you will NOT be disappointed !!  Katie Connell  Gotta be the best ive heard in a very long time im not one for music much but these where that good it got my full attention and they was a pleasure to listen to if anyone wants to listen to these i would definitly book them well done brilliant guys ;-)  Andy Goss  Absolutely fantastic, so refreshing to see such talent. So diverse and entertaining from start to finish. This band is not just vocally outstanding but exceptional musicians. Trust me if you get a chance to see them, you will not be disappointed. Great interaction with their audience and so versatile they appeal to all ages.  Tracie Ashford  The Distance played at our wedding in January 2014 at Didsbury House Hotel, which is not a huge venue for a live band but they were just perfect for us. Even after a few weeks now since our 'big day' we are still getting compliments about our choice of evening entertainment! They were FAB! We had given all our guests song cards over dinner and even with the short notice they did a great job and played many of our guests requests!!! Professional, enthusiastic and great all rounders as they also provided the DJ element for us that we needed! Many thanks!!!  Charlotte Marshall  I can't thank you both enough for making our annual dinner as spectacular as the last! You went above and beyond to cater for everyone. Nothing but praise for you once again.. Pure class!  Paul Rodgers (Lexus cars)  We've seen Sophie & Mat play all around Knutsford this past year or so.. And we finally decided to book them for our wedding last June! They know how to throw a party! We couldn't have asked for a better band to play for us. Such talent! We recommend to anyone who will listen!  Francesca & Will  The Distance performed at a friends wedding party in July – they were fantastic. Huge range of music, excellent musically, super people – everyone there loved them. They travelled a huge distance to perform and were as happy leaving as they were arriving in spite of hours of travel ahead of them and the party being one of 5 gigs they had that weekend. Fab personalities, we were sorry they had to leave, they felt like good friends by the end of the evening. Can’t praise them too highly  Joanna Gallanders  We had The Distance booked for our Owners Parties here at Reighton Sands.. The Distance kept the party going till late and absolutely rocked the place. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it and danced the night away. A massive thankyou to Sofiee & Mat for a brilliant night. We would definitely welcome them back anytime!  Dan Blowers (Bourne Leisure)  My beautiful wife and I saw these guys play at a friends wedding a few years back.. And instantly booked them for ours. They are TRUE professionals looking to help any way they can. No ego, just likeable talented musicians who know how to create a party! The energy and enthusiasm they put into their show is incredible! We've recommended them so many times i'm starting to think we should start charging a fee! You honestly won't find any better than Mat and Sofiee. James & Sophia Williams  James Williams (wedding entertainment)  Amazing Duo!! We have had these two to play at our pub (The Thomas Osborne, Leeds, Roundhay) for the second time now, due to a popular demand and we will definately be continuing to get them back on a regular basis! Two great vocalists, a great guitarist, both with great passion that create a great atmosphere! They are the whole package! I highly recommend them to anyone who likes and appreciates good music and talent.  Emily Shepherdson (Thomas Osbourne Restaurant)  Thank you for coming last Thursday, we all had a fantastic night! Looking forward to having you again on 12th September!  Sharon Stubbs (Kyte Hotel, Darrington)  Hi Mat & Sofiee, a belated thankyou for making our Meningitis night spectacular, we hoped you would be good, but we had no idea how good you both actually are, thanks also for being flexible on he night and really nice people too. Everybody loved it, 18 year olds to 80 year olds, oh yeah and us inbetween, we raised £3,400 in total, now people are asking when we will do another one !!!!!! Hope we do so we can get you to wow us again. Take care both, see you soon. Best Wishes Paul & Katy, (Meningitis Charity Night 6th july 2013) Thanks for the CD it came today, Kate has nicked it for her car, cant argue sold mine on Saturday and not got a CD player on my bike yet!!  Paul & Katy Davies (Meningitis UK)  The Distance played at one of Plato's bistro nights a few weeks ago and were awesome!!!! They really know how to get the place going, played really good music and are clearly very talented. We loved them so much we've booked them again for this month! Can't wait, thanks again guys from everyone at Plato's xxx  Danielle Leech (Platos restaurant)  Thank you 'The Distance' for entertaining the guests at our wedding on Friday 5th July at San Rocco. We all thought you were great and couldn't have asked for anymore. It was a great afternoon and so pleased that we picked you to play at our wedding. Thanks guys!!!!  Kathryn & Terry Evans  On behalf of my mother and myself we'd like to thank you for making her 60th birthday very special!! We spent months looking for the perfect entertainment and with your voices and personalities you exceeded our expectations. We danced the night away! Thanks again!  Geoff Shepherd  Thanks to Mat and Sophie for playing at our wedding. Having never seen The Distance before I was a bit apprehensive but I had no need to be worried. They turned up, they were super friendly, set up their gear and kept the dance floor full all night. They sounded great, chose awesome music and kept the party atmosphere going. Couldn't have asked for more and everyone we've spoken to loved them. Will definitely recommend them to friends and family. Thanks again to you both and hopefully see you soon!  Alex Gregory  Working as a professional DJ for over 10 years i have heard many live singers and bands. The Distance are to me the best I have had the pleasure of working with for a few reasons. 1, professional and polite people. 2, equipment quality and set up is spot on and sound is amazing. 3, can sing and perform many different types of music. 4, play for the crowd not themselves. 5, They simply can sing and play and they light up the room doing it.  Stuart Richardson (Ace DJ Services)  Thank you for a great night of entertainment at my 21st. Everyone really enjoyed the night and I will definitely be booking you again the next time I have a party!  Josh Garner  We saw The Distance for the first time last year, really enjoyed them. We booked them for my son's 21st birthday party, which was last weekend. They were absolutely fabulous, good entertainment, great lighting, everyone enjoyed them. Can't wait for the next time time. Would recommend them most definitely.  Maggie Garner  Thanks for attending our wedding yesterday. It truly was a pleasure meeting the two of you and me and my new wife agree that you are a very talented and lively duo. We look forward to seeing you again in the future and here's to the throng of upcoming parties we hope to pass in your direction!  Chloe Davidson ...

LeFunk! is a funk, disco, soul, motown and pop covers band with Acoustic duo and DJ Service options formed in 2010 in the North West UK, with the experience of playing hundreds of weddings, conferences, balls, birthdays.. LeFunk! is a classic dancefloor covers band formed in 2010 in Manchester. If you are looking to bring a fun, party atmosphere to an event, be it a wedding, birthday, festival or conference, then LeFunk! could be the perfect choice. The band is available in three formats, the 5 piece, 4 piece or a compact trio, making LeFunk! the perfect choice for venue sizes ranging from the corner of a bar to large hotels and concert halls! We can also provide additional live classical piano, classical guitar or solo vocal performances as background music during the earlier phases of an event, and an acoustic duo option. The band normally provides a one stop - live band, recorded music and PA solution for your entire event, with DJ service, lighting and a radio microphone connected to the PA for you to make speeches and announcements. Once booked we'll do our best to build your ideal playlists in advance, but with immediate access to thousands of hits from the last 6 decades, we can also satisfy the vast majority of music requests on the day. If you have a special song that you'd like to be played live but isn't in the band's repertoire the we will learn and play an additional song of your choice. This could for instance be a ballad for the ‘first dance’ at a wedding, or just another dance floor classic. For additional peace of mind, we have deputy musicians who rehearse with the band and can usually cover for last minute emergencies and have Public Liability Insurance of up to £10million. Many venues are now insisting that the latter is provided. LeFunk! will work with you to ensure we fit in to, rather than dictate, the flow of your event. Set lengths can be adjusted to fit in with auctions, raffle results and speeches. Clothing can be funky or formal. Arrival and set up times can usually be arranged to minimise disruption to guests. Extras: ------- Additional, more subtle live music can be performed by members of the band during the welcome drinks or meal phase of an event. This would comprise classical/cocktail piano/guitar with some easy listening female vocal mixed in. Some requests may be possible to satisfy if the piano music can be provided, or advance warning is given of any specific music required. Line Up 5 Piece (LeFunk!): -------------------------- Lead Vocalist (Female) Electric Bassist and Vocalist (Male) Electric Guitarist and Backing Vocalist (Male) Keyboards (Female) Drums (Male) Line Up 4 Piece (Quartet): ------------------------------- Lead Vocalist (Female) Electric Bassist and Vocalist (Male) Electric Guitarist and Backing Vocalist (Male) Drums (Male) Line Up 3 Piece (Mini-LeFunk!): ------------------------------- Lead Vocalist (Female) Electric Bassist and Vocalist (Male) Electric Guitarist and Backing Vocalist (Male) (Drums and Keyboard Parts provided by backing track) Line Up Acoustic Duo (LeLounge!): ------------------------------------ Lead Vocalist (Female) Acoustic/Electric Guitarist Vocalist (Male) Previous Clients Include: ------------------------- Hundreds of Private Weddings (various Locations) The Royal Air Force Grosvenor Casinos Greater Manchester Police Stockport Council Adelphi Group Tyco Awards Night West Cheshire & North Wales Chamber of Commerce Training Plus Hairdressing Llangollen Pavilion Kinder Mountain Rescue Team BLISS Tattonbury Festival Cheshire Explorer Scouts Fresh Nightclub Macclesfield Birthdays (Various Hotels) Bars & clubs in Manchester/Cheshire Equipment: ---------- The band has its own 4KW PA with separate mixes for front of house and on stage monitoring. It also provides its own stage/disco lighting and haze/smoke machine. The sound is clear and hi fidelity while powerful and pumping enough to provide for a dancing audience of up to 300 people. Repertoire (a sample from our full repertoire): ----------------------------------------------- Forget You - Ceelo Green Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas Buttercup - The Foundations Celebration - Kool & The Gang Best of My Love - The Emotions I Feel Good - James Brown Le Freak - Chic Soul Man - Sam & Dave We Are Family - Sister Sledge Good Times - Chic Get Lucky - Daft Punk Firework - Katy Perry Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now - McFadden & Whitehead Night To Remember - Shalamar Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry Blame It On The Boogie - The Jacksons Midnight At The Oasis - Brand New Heavies Superstition - Stevie Wonder Car Wash - Rose Royce Lady - Modjo Respect - Aretha Franklin Stayin'Alive - Bee Gees Sing It Back - Moloko Groovejet - Spiller Valerie - Amy Winehouse It Takes Two - Marvin Gaye / Kim Weston Thinking of You - Sister Sledge Groove Is In The Heart - Deee-Lite Somebody Else's Guy - Jocelyn Brown That’s the Way I Like It - KC & The Sunshine Band Give it Up - KC & The Sunshine Band Upside Down - Diana Ross Lost In Music - Sister Sledge Can't Take My Eyes Off of You - Boys Town Gang Dancing Queen - Abba You Can't Hurry Love - Diana Ross & Supremes Rescue Me - Fontella Bass Billie Jean - Michael Jackson Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5 Wishing on a Star - Rose Royce Relight My Fire - Dan Hartman Rolling In the Deep - Adele Heard It Through the Grapevine - Marvin Gaye Disco Inferno - Trammps I Want You Back - Jackson 5 Kiss - Prince Power Of Love - Huey Lewis Movin' On Up - M-People Setup & Performance: ------------------------- Set up time needed? 1 hour minimum. Ideally 90mins How much space do they need? At least 4m x 3m ideally 5m x 4m for the full band At least 3m x 2m for the trio. At least 2m x 1.5m for the duo ...

Dancing Feet Ceilidh Band - an exciting and innovative Scottish band who perform at weddings, festivals, corporate events, functions and parties across Scotland and Northern England. Their infectious style and energetic performance is guaranteed to get everyone up dancing.  Based in Kirriemuir, Angus, Dancing Feet Ceilidh Band do a tour in France annually, and can call ceilidhs in French and German as well as English. They have also played in Spain, Belgium, Germany and the Nertherlands. This is not your conventional ceilidh band - with flute, fiddle, bagpipes, saxophone, guitar, cajon, loop pedal, vocals and caller, two musicians create a whole band sound by making live loops. The sound of Dancing Feet Ceilidh Band is influenced by the eclectic tastes and experiences of its band members, ranging from eastern european music to Scandinavian, with a strong Irish element in there too.  They also offer wedding packages and can play for your ceremony, drinks recweption and can offer use of PA for your own play list should you require it at any time ...