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Acoustic Musicians in Derbyshire

Book acoustic musicians in Derbyshire

Acoustic music suits the parts of a wedding or party where people want to talk as well as listen. In Derbyshire, acoustic musicians are booked for ceremonies, drinks receptions, garden parties and wedding breakfasts, playing familiar songs in a stripped-back style that fills a room without taking it over.

Derbyshire has a wide choice of wedding venues, from The Roundhouse, Derby and Donington Park Farmhouse to Thornbridge Hall. Our acoustic acts travel to towns across the area, including Derby, Chesterfield and Matlock, so the location of your venue won't limit your choice. You'll find more Derbyshire venues below, including Shottle Hall, Osmaston Park and Callow Hall, each with its own page.

Most acoustic musicians play a mix of songs guests will recognise, reworked in a softer style. That makes them a good fit for the parts of the day where the music should add atmosphere rather than take centre stage.

We've been booking wedding entertainment since 1999, and every acoustic act on this page covers Derbyshire. You can check your date and price straight away with the instant quote button.

The essentials:

  • Prices usually from £350 up to £1,400
  • Many acts can cover more than one part of the day in a single booking
  • Summer Saturdays book up first, so it pays to enquire early
  • The quote you receive sets out exactly what's included
  • 14-day change-of-mind refund on every booking

A solo singer-guitarist suits a ceremony or a small drinks reception. A duo adds harmonies and a fuller sound for a larger courtyard or dining room. A trio, often with cajon or bass, gives more energy for a garden party or a drinks reception with a lot of guests.

Expect to pay from around £350 up to £1,400. A solo musician for a single set sits at the lower end; a duo or trio covering the ceremony, drinks and wedding breakfast sits towards the upper end. Busy Saturdays in summer and December sit at the top of the range, and your quote shows exactly what's included.

Rather than a generic demo, every act's page shows the performer you would be booking, with videos, audio, a repertoire list and reviews. Between them you can get a clear sense of the act well before the day.

The instant quote button gives you a price and availability for your date straight away. From there, we manage the contract and deposit and keep you updated until the day. Every booking is covered by a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and there's an emergency contact line on the day in case anything needs sorting.

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Midnight Drive

An exceptional energetic professional covers band fronted by one of the best voices in the business

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From £1,320

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Dan Burnett - Piano Vocalist

Dan Burnett is one of the UK’s leading piano vocalists. It’s in his blood.

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From £495

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

XY Duo

Beautiful, intimate, stripped back acoustic versions of your favourite songs | Perfect Daytime Entertainment

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From £1,045

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Joe Penfold - Singer & Pianist

Joe Penfold - A Super Singer and Pianist Performing a Variety of Genres And Sing-along Hits

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From £545

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Covers Brothers

A Superbly Talented Acoustic Duo from the North East

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Simon Shaw

Solo Singer-Guitarist | Hugely Talented and Versatile | Available in Midlands And North

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From £395

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras
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Working with a budget?

We work with acts from £250 - £5,000+! We can certainly help you find the perfect entertainment that fits your style and budget - get in touch to get started.

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Smooth Sound Duo

Male Acoustic Duo | Versatile Repertoire

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From £650

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Jessie MaKee

Solo Singer / Guitarist | Background or Main Event Entertainment

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From £570

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Lanigans Shindig

An established lively authentic Irish Band for Weddings, Parties & Corporate Events playing traditional Irish folk and covers

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From £1,110

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Wanderers

Mumford Folk Meets Pop & Rock. Available Static or Roaming.

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From £2,160

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Jack & Tee

Versatile Duo | Male & Female Vocals | Guitar, Drums, Violin

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From £915

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Tommy & Sons

Three or Four Piece Folk Style Covers Band | Roaming or Static Options Available.

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From £2,020

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Guitarist & Singer Ian

Solo Acoustic Guitarist and Vocalist, Ian Britt, Performs His Unique Covers Of Classic Hits

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From £450

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras
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Working with a budget?

We work with acts from £250 - £5,000+! We can certainly help you find the perfect entertainment that fits your style and budget - get in touch to get started.

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In Stereo Acoustic Duo

Acoustic Duo | Male & Female Vocals | Guitars | Percussion

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Uptones Duo

Acoustic Duo | Female Vocals | Ideal For Wedding Reception.

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From £800

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Jimmy B - Guitarist & Singer

Solo Singer / Guitarist | Ideal For Daytime Entertainment | Can Provide Evening Options

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FAQs

Usually the ceremony music, a set during the drinks reception and background music through the wedding breakfast. Most play acoustic versions of well-known songs and can learn a special request for the aisle.

Yes. Most acoustic acts bring a small PA that lets them be heard across a courtyard or reception room while guests can still talk comfortably.

Yes, as long as there's power nearby and some cover in case of rain. Tell us your venue in Derbyshire and the act will confirm what they need.

Very little. A solo act or duo needs a small corner of the room or terrace and one power socket.

Typically £350 to £1,400, depending on the line-up, how long they play and the date. Your quote shows exactly what's included.

Yes. Each act lists its repertoire, and most are happy to learn one or two special requests with enough notice.

Reviews

(5)

“You and your music was just the magic we needed on Saturday afternoon!
Many thanks indeed for giving us such a treat and getting our party started, against that damp and cool background too! The tunes were all terrific and you were both so calm, warm and patient with us all.
I hope there'll be another opportunity to hear you play again soon.”

(5)

“Thank you for a wonderful performance. Jack and Tee were excellent, got everyone up dancing, the music was good enough to satisfy my very fussy musical family and that's saying something. All the guests thought they were great and gave them excellent reviews. We highly recommend them and will not hesitate to call them for another family function. Flexible, current and worth every penny. (10 / 10)”

(5)

“Love Detroit Vintage Duo! Was so happy to find them for my wedding a couple of years ago, Paul was great to deal with and everybody commented on how good they were for weeks after. They sound authentic and always look like they are enjoying themselves whilst playing. Recently booked them again when I was helping my Dad organise a big 50th birthday and they were great!”

(5)

“Exceptionally talented pair. Had the pleasure of listening to them on the P&O Britannia and they helped us have a fantastic time, we were truly entertained. The vocals are beautifully on point and create a perfect atmosphere. Best of all is their choice of repertoire, so much variety and perfect to relax to; I even found myself singing along on several occasions! Thanks for some great music.”

(5)

“Absolutely fantastic, very professional. A beautiful voice which was even better than the video. We booked them for 1 hr and to sing our first dance song. It is a memory that I will never forget. All the guests really enjoyed the music as they sang songs from all genres and did it extremely well. Very talented. We are very pleased that we booked them and could not have asked for more.”

(5)

“Really great to meet you and the band last night, thanks so much for an awesome performance! Everyone absolutely loved it, as you could probably tell by the dancing on tables and repeated calls for an encore :) You hit the nail on the head in terms of the brief and the kind of performance we were after and you totally brought your A-game!”

Local Venues in Derbyshire

The West Mill

The West Mill

A Grade I listed mill on the Derwent at Darley Abbey, restored into one of Derby's most characterful places to marry, dine and dance till late.

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Callow Hall

Callow Hall

An ivy-clad Victorian house above the Bentley Brook near Ashbourne, with 35 acres of woodland, treehouses and a glass-walled Garden Room to dine in.

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Donington Park Farmhouse

Donington Park Farmhouse

A 17th-century farmhouse and beautifully restored barns at Isley Walton, hosting weddings since 1984, with beef and lamb raised on the estate itself.

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Makeney Hall Hotel

Makeney Hall Hotel

A Victorian mansion looking out over the Amber Valley near Belper, with woodland gardens, a covered outdoor ceremony spot and 46 bedrooms upstairs.

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Osmaston Park

Osmaston Park

A summer marquee on the footprint of a lost Victorian manor, set in 3,000 acres of parkland, woodland and lake views a mile or two south of Ashbourne.

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Tissington Hall

Tissington Hall

A Jacobean hall at the heart of one of the prettiest estate villages in the Peak District, and how a wedding band fits into the day at Tissington.

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Shottle Hall

Shottle Hall

Country-house views over the Ecclesbourne Valley, a warm new barn built for dancing, and what live music is like at Shottle Hall near Belper.

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Thornbridge Hall

Thornbridge Hall

A Jacobean-style hall near Bakewell with RHS gardens, a cellar bar and a carriage house made for dancing.

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The Roundhouse, Derby

The Roundhouse, Derby

The world's oldest surviving railway roundhouse, restored in the heart of Derby into a vast and genuinely unusual place to hold a celebration.

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