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Beginner October 2015

Band/Live Music - East Midlands area - help needed!

LeighB3, 17 September, 2014 at 21:53 Posted on Planning 0 11

Hi, I would really appreciate any advice on hiring a band for my wedding. I'm in the East Midlands area and I feel like I don't know to start! Is there anyone here from this area who could recommended any bands? I'm looking for a band that will cover most genres of music so there's something of everyone and I'm interested in a full band, not an acoustic set. I've checked out websites such as Hire a Band and Alive Network but there is too much choice. Thanks! ?

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Latest activity by JSuitsVox, 23 September, 2014 at 16:31
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    I came across these at a wedding I shot a few weeks ago at Brooksby Hall in Leicester that I think will fit well for you.They are called time machine.


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  • CrazyRatLady
    Expert September 2014
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    My Dad's band are a proper retro rock & roll band if you like that kind of thing, they went down well at our wedding. Memphis Blue on Facebook :-)

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  • TheFutureMrsB
    Beginner June 2015
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    You could try Vivo. I'm having them for my wedding next year. They do music from 50's to present day. http://www.vivopartyband.com/

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  • kharv
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    We had The Dollars. They were brilliant.

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    Beginner March 2014
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    Hi,

    We found our band from here on Hitched. They were like a proper band that didn't look cheesy or old lol!

    I recommend them loads!!! They were just amazing at our wedding! We've already booked them for our 5 year anniversary party!

    They are called The Spectrum based in West mids. Good luck! X

    Say hi from crazy Sarah if you contact them!

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    Beginner July 2015
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    Hi, i can recommend a band called Freddie - they are based in Nottingham but travel and you can find them on facebook. Their lead singer is formally trained and has an amazing voice. They are a very talented bunch and play a really broad spectrum of songs.

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  • Mrs.K2b
    Beginner August 2015
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    We have booked Phil Rostance and the Marshall Band for our wedding - we researched A LOT and they were by far the best ones we came across. They're based in Pappelwick in Nottingham. Another one was The Warning Tones near Worksop, they came a very close second!

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  • JSuitsVox
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    Hi LeighB3

    We can help, 5 years of wedding experience, lots of happy couples. We're based in Birmingham but we travel all over.

    Send us an email, happy to chat further about your requirement. ?

    ********@************.**.**

    James

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    Beginner October 2015
    LeighB3 ·
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    Thank you for all your recommendations, it's much appreciated! I'll let you know how I get on!

    Thanks again x

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  • thespectrumband@hotmail.co.uk
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    Hi Leigh,

    There are lots of bands out there and choosing one can be blinding/confusing/overloading. Smiley winking

    Look at setlists of bands and see if they play a wide range of songs and can they play them accurately. Then ask if they will learn songs for you (first dance etc), What else do they supply and most of all have they got live footage on their websites.

    Ask around for recommendations or check sites like here on Hitched. It was really nice of Sarah above to recommend us and everyone had a great time at her wedding.

    Make sure they supply contracts etc and check that they have full public liability insurance and are PAT tested.

    If you have any questions most bands should be able to help and guide you through any queries.

    Good luck in your search and feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

    James

    The Spectrum

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  • mrs2beeee:)
    Beginner August 2014
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    The suits mentioned above actually came all the way down to south west Dorset for my wedding a month ago and they were absolutely fantastic!!the dance floor was packed all night long,they played a massive variety of songs and were just awesome!!! Everybody raved about them.

    Hope that helps

    lucy

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  • JSuitsVox
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    Hey Lucy, thanks for the kind words, we had a great time in your marquee, thanks again for inviting us along, was an absolute pleasure x

    James

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