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Izzie And The Balderdash Boys

From £1,305

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

From £1,305

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Overview

Consisting of a strong female vocal paired with acoustic guitar, upright bass, drums, banjo and mandolin, this is Izzie and the Balderdash Boys, a dynamic four piece band available for weddings, private parties and corporate events.  

They provide all of your favourite songs, covering multiple genres with their unique sound and arrangements! 

They love performing covers from Johnny Cash to Ed Sheeran, Dolly Parton to Rihanna, The Pogues to Elbow and Madonna to Dua Lipa. With such a broad and appealing repertoire they are guaranteed to entertain multiple audiences and age groups! Very much in the foot tapping and barn dancing genre, their high energy performances and vintage image will add to any special occasion.

Izzie and the Balderdash Boys have performed multiple weddings and high-end corporate gigs, travelling the length and breadth of the U.K. in the process. Wherever you are, Izzie and the Balderdash Boys are ready to make your event one to remember

Don't see your special song? Izzie and the Balderdash Boys are always willing to learn that one song that defines your story and relationship

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Set list

Don't see your special song? Kind Ears are always willing to learn that one song that defines your story and relationship

Working 9 to 5 - Dolly Parton

Live Forever, Half the World Away - Oasis 

Human - The Killers 

Man I Feel like a Woman - Shania Twain 

Shape of You - Ed Sheeran 

Torn - Natalie Imbruglia 

New Rules - Dua Lipa 

Murder on the Dancefloor - Sophie Ellis-Bextor 

Zombie, Linger - The Cranberries

Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison 

C'est La Vie - B*witched

Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac 

Shipping up to Boston - Dropkick Murphys 

Fishermans Blues - The Waterboys 

Nothing Compares 2 U - Sinead O'Connor

Havanna - Camila Cabello 

I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston 

Sit Down - James 

Wicked Game - Chris Issak

I'm On Fire - Bruce Springstein 

You've Got The Love - Florence & The Machine 

Yellow - Coldplay 

Ring of Fire/Folsom Prison Blues – Johnny Cash

Whenever Wherever – Shakira

One Day Like This – Elbow

Like A Prayer – Madonna

Bittersweet Symphony - The Verve

We Found Love – Rihanna

Riptide - Vance Joy

Gold - Spandau Ballet

Blue Jeans - Lana Del Rey

Californication - Red Hot Chilli Peppers

Wagon Wheel - Old Crow Medicine Show

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper

Hound Dog – Elvis

Silver Lining - First Aid Kit

Toxic - Britney Spears

Ho Hey - The Lumineers

Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers

Atlantic City - Bruce Springsteen

Home - Ed Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

Don't Look Back In Anger – Oasis

Rock Me Baby - B.B King

Dirty Old Town - The Pogues

Jolene - Dolly Parton

Gimme Gimme Gimme – Abba

Little Lion Man - Mumford and Sons

Mr Brightside - The Killers

Three Little Birds - Bob Marley

Shake it Off - Taylor Swift

Budapest - George Ezra

Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepson

Dreams - Fleetwood Mac

Valerie - Amy Winehouse

Marry You - Bruno Mars

Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett

Use Somebody - Kings Of Leon

A Little Respect – Erasure

Love Me Like You Do - Ellie Goulding

The One - Kodaline

Love Really Hurts Without You - Billy Ocean 

Love You Till The End - The Pogues Steve Earl - Galway Girl

Wild Mountain Thyme - The Corries 

Heartbeats - Jose Gonzales

Us Against The World - Coldplay 

White Blank Page - Mumford & Sons

 

Reviews (15)

Izzie And The Balderdash Boys

The band were absolutely brilliant. They were as good if not better than their promotional videos. We have been overwhelmed with positive feedback from our guests. We were so pleased at the flexibility of the band who were keen to make sure that we had a great evening. They were enjoyed so much that I know at least two of our guests are contemplating hiring them for their own special occasions. Thank you so much, you help make our day so memorable.

Izzie And The Balderdash Boys

I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank you and your band immensely for playing at our wedding. We are sorry we ended up being quite late running which had you waiting for things to get going, but the wait was worth it. Everyone was bowled over with your music and the quality.
It was a small intimate event, so may not have been as a packed house that you are used to, nonetheless it was very special. So thank you for travelling such a distance to make the day for the two of us. I wish you well in your future events and will be sure to recommend.

Izzie And The Balderdash Boys

Thank you to Kind Ears and to Libbi and Irving from Hireaband for an excellent service from beginning to end. Hireaband provided a reliable and efficient service responding to my queries really quickly and helping to make arrangements for our wedding reception. The website was easy to use helping us to make an excellent choice. Kind Ears were fantastic. Really flexible, good fun and above all, great musicians. Guests all complimented the quality of the band and their unique style. They were described as a 'class act' and the dancefloor was full all night. They helped make what was a perfect evening for us and we would highly recommend the band and their agency. Thank you very much again.

Izzie And The Balderdash Boys

Izzie and the Balderdash Boys were simply perfect. We got married in Barcelona so there was an added element of logistics needed, but at no point were they any hassle for us.

As for their performance, we couldn’t ask for more. They played all the songs we loved and the dance floor was always full.

Thank you for playing the soundtrack to the best day of our lives :)

Izzie And The Balderdash Boys

Our guests all commented how terrific Kind Ears were and loved their unique style. We really appreciated the distance they travelled from Manchester to Devon to be with us on our wedding day. Their style really suited our tipi, boho wedding. They learnt our first dance by City and Colour (Canadian Band) - The girl and this was extremely special.

Izzie And The Balderdash Boys

Izzie & The Balderdash boys (3 piece set-up) were fantastic, they arrived on time, were very professional and had a great sound which went down brilliantly with all. Would thoroughly recommend to others and would be keen to book them again for future events

Izzie And The Balderdash Boys

We asked Izzie to perform for our wedding in May and were absolutely delighted with the band and their performance! Izzie is a lovely person with a great voice, and was professional and reliable in the planning stages. The band is very talented and our wedding dance floor was busy throughout their 2-hour set, which, as we were told, is very rare for a wedding! They were happy to learn and play new songs for us which weren't on their set list, which made the evening even more special.
Thanks, Izzie, for a memorable night and some great music!

Izzie And The Balderdash Boys

I was very lucky to have Izzie & her wonderful band mates play for my 40th birthday party. Having seen them perform a couple of times on the local gig circuit I knew they were just what I was looking for and they did not disappoint. The bands traditional folk/blues instruments perfectly compliment Izzies voice and together they make a great sound

Izzie And The Balderdash Boys

Kind Ears are a pleasure to work with; professional and extremely talented. Shortly after having them play I made them our house band to play weekly and they delivered an incredible live music set every week which the crowd loved!

Izzie And The Balderdash Boys

Izzie & her band played for us in the afternoon of our wedding during our drinks
reception and they were fantastic! All of our guests commented how amazing they
were live and their unique sound set the afternoon off perfectly. Izzie was really
helpful before the wedding and offered to play all of our favourite songs. They were
even flexible enough to play inside and outside when the great British weather got in
the way. We would thoroughly recommend them!

Izzie And The Balderdash Boys

The most absolutely amazing set of musicians here today, different, unique and
definitely quirky, we love them!! absolutely perfect for ceremony and drinks with a
bigger band for the evening, they're happy to play acoustic too..hope to be seeing
them here lots this year!

Izzie And The Balderdash Boys

Kind Ears: thank you so much for performing at my wedding, you
made it so special for us, you are so talented everyone loved your music and I would
recommend you to anyone!

Izzie And The Balderdash Boys

THANK YOU !! Guests loved the music and you all really set the tonality of the
event. Thank you for your friendly spirit and humbleness.

Izzie And The Balderdash Boys

Great Music and Great Vibe! Played a mixture of modern pop music and Irish
classics (as requested) in their own unique way, guests loved them. Definitely would
book again.

Izzie And The Balderdash Boys

Wonderfully talented band who even managed to accommodate my request of some
Pink Floyd! Set a great feel for the event and had everyone dancing. Izzie has a
superb voice!!

FAQs

How far in advance should we book?

As soon as you know your date, really. Popular dates (weekends, especially in summer) can book up 12+ months ahead, but we've also pulled off cracking gigs with just a few weeks' notice if we're free. The earlier you lock it in, the more choice you'll have.

How much do you charge?

You can use the instant quote button on this page to get a price straight away — your fee will appear on screen, and you'll also get a follow-up email confirming it. If we're available and you're happy with the price, get back in touch with the Hireaband team to secure the date. It's very much first come, first served, so if we're available, don't hesitate.

What's your payment and cancellation policy?

Hireaband will ask for a reservation fee to secure your date, with the remaining balance due before the event (your booking confirmation will have exact dates and amounts). If you need to cancel or postpone, get in touch as early as possible — the closer to the date, the harder it is for Hireaband to fill the slot, so the cancellation terms reflect that. Full details are in your booking agreement, but the Hireaband team are always happy to talk through the specifics.

What if any timings change after booking you?

No problem at all. We know that timings and details aren't always set in stone at the booking stage, and plans have a habit of evolving as your big day gets closer. We're happy to be flexible around changes to your schedule, and if you decide further down the line that you'd like to add on any extra services, just get in touch with the Hireaband team and they'll sort it out for you.

What should we expect if we've never booked a live band before?

Totally understandable if this all feels a bit new! Booking a band is a big part of your day, so we're here to make it as straightforward as possible. We've performed at countless weddings and events, and the Hireaband team will guide you through every step, from your initial enquiry right through to the big day itself. If you're ever unsure about anything, just ask — that's what we're here for.

Can we see you perform live before booking?

We don't always have public gigs to invite you to (weddings tend to be private!), but we're always happy to jump on a call and talk you through what to expect. A public performance will often be posted on this page too, so it's worth checking back — and if we do have one coming up, we'll gladly send details your way.

How much contact will we have with the band before the wedding?

Hireaband will put you in direct touch with us around 3 months before your date, so you can go through all the finer details together — song choices, timings, any special requests and so on. In the meantime, the Hireaband team are always on hand to answer any questions you have, so you're never left waiting.

How many songs will the band learn especially for me?

We're happy to learn your first dance or a special request. Other songs depend on the time frame given and what the songs are. We're always keen to learn new things, so do let us know and we'll try to accommodate as best we can for you.

Can we choose our own setlist?

Yes, within reason. We have a core set of crowd-pleasers that we know works brilliantly, and we're experts at reading a room and picking the right songs on the night to keep everyone dancing. We're also always happy to tweak the setlist based on your taste — send us a few "must plays" and a few "please avoids" and we'll build the night around them. Just bear in mind that learning brand new songs from scratch (aside from your first dance) depends on notice — see above!

Will you be able to do my first dance?

Given enough notice, yes. It takes a while for us to rehearse a song to the high standards that we set ourselves. If you can give us at least 8 weeks' notice, that should be fine. The song also has to be suitable for the band. If we can't do it justice, then we can put it on an iPod and go seamlessly into our set at the end of it.

How much space does the band need?

This will vary depending on the size of the band and the setup on the night, but we've performed at a huge variety of venues and can comfortably fit into most spaces that have hosted a live band before. If your venue has anything a little unusual about it, we can usually find a way to make it work, so just get in touch if you're not sure and we'll be happy to advise.

What kind of music do Izzie and the Balderdash Boys play?

Izzie and the Balderdash Boys have a genuinely distinctive sound, blending a strong female vocal with acoustic guitar, banjo, mandolin, upright bass and drums to cover everything from Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton to Ed Sheeran and Dua Lipa in their own foot-tapping, barn-dance style.

How long do you take to set up?

We ask for around an hour to set up and check everything is working, but if it needs to be shorter, just let us know and we'll always accommodate as best we can.

How far will you travel?

We regularly perform all over the country, so distance really is no object, but we will require an additional fee for travel and may need bed and breakfast arranged for us. Any price you receive already includes travel costs, so there won't be any surprise extras on top.

Will we need to feed you?

It depends on timings, but generally some hot food would be hugely appreciated. It doesn't have to be anything fancy. Normally a catering company will provide a 'crew meal' as part of their package, or we're happy to have evening food that's already available.

What do you wear?

We tend to be 'smart casual' as in our pictures and video. However, we can be smarter or more casual depending on your event and requirements.

How long do you perform for?

As standard, we provide 2 x 1hr or 3 x 40 minute sets as required on the night, up until midnight. We can play past midnight, but it can incur an additional fee. We are flexible though and will always try to accommodate your requirements. We can also add an additional 1hr set for a small fee!

Do you take breaks, and what happens to the music then?

Yes, we'll take short breaks between sets to grab a drink and catch our breath! During these breaks we'll have background music playing through our own PA system, so there's never a dead moment on the dancefloor. Just let us know if you have a particular playlist or Spotify account you'd like us to use.

Will the band provide a DJ service?

Yes, as standard we provide a playlist DJ service whenever we're not performing — so between sets and after our last set, right up until midnight (or your curfew if earlier). These are tried-and-tested playlists that we've refined over countless events, but you're also welcome to send us your own playlist to play instead. If you'd like a bit more than that, we offer an upgrade to a manned DJ service, where a band member stays on hand throughout to look after the music and take requests on the night.

Can you arrive earlier and finish later?

Our standard on-site time runs from 6pm to midnight, but we're happy to be flexible around your schedule. Whether you need us there earlier for an afternoon slot or performing later into the night, just let us know your requirements and we'll do our best to accommodate — additional fees may apply for extended hours.

Do you offer any optional extras?

Yes! On top of our standard package, we can offer a range of optional extras for an additional fee — things like extra performance sets, a manned DJ service, acoustic sets for your ceremony or drinks reception, and more. Just let us know what you have in mind and we'll see what we can put together for your day.

Do you provide all your own equipment?

Yes, all we need is a clear area in which to set up and a power supply.

Are you insured and PAT tested?

Yes to both. We carry full public liability insurance, and all our equipment is PAT tested annually. Hireaband will send your venue any certification that's required.

Can you work with sound limiters?

Yes. We don't 'love' them, but we absolutely can work within them.

What happens if one of the band is ill on the day of my event?

We have a network of fellow musicians that we can call on to stand in on the rare occasion one of the band is ill. On top of that, Hireaband is the UK's biggest entertainment agency and has access to dozens of wedding bands in your area even at the very last minute. However, we've never missed a gig yet.

Further Info

Line-Up

  • Default Line Up
  • Female Vocals / Guitar
  • Banjo / Mandolin
  • Double Bass
  • Drums
  • Additional Line Up Options
  • Three Piece Minus The Drums

Performance Times

Booking Add-ons

  • Early Arrival
  • Additional 1hr Set
  • Late Finish (After Midnight)
  • Smaller Lineups Available
  • Daytime Acoustic Trio

Provided by the Act

  • PA System
  • Complimentary Unmanned DJ Service (when not performing)
  • Able To Work With Sound Limiters
  • Stage Lighting
  • Public Liability Insurance & PAT Tested Equipment

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