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The Moonshiners

Overview

The Moonshiners: Scotland's Premier Award-Winning Country Party Band.

 

Get ready to be blown away by The Moonshiners, Scotland's top country-flavored band! With over a decade of experience and hundreds of gigs under their belt, they know how to bring the party to any event.

 

Who They Are:

  • Dynamic Duo: Featuring both male and female lead vocals.
  • Versatile Musicians: Acoustic guitar, mandolin, electric guitar, drums, and bass.
  • Live Performers: Every track and video is performed completely live!

 

Why Choose The Moonshiners:

  • Scottish Country Band of the Year 2025: Celebrated for their exceptional performances and musical prowess.
  • Genre-Blending Magic: While country music is their specialty, they add a unique twist to various genres, making their setlist diverse and exciting.
  • Top-Notch Equipment: They use the latest, well-maintained gear to ensure the best sound quality.
  • Engaging Performances: Known for their great rapport with audiences, they create a lively atmosphere and keep the dance floor packed.
  • Affordable!: High quality entertainment for under £1,000.00!*

 

Perfect for Any Event: Whether it's a wedding, corporate event, or just a party for fun, The Moonshiners are reliable, punctual, and easy to work with. Their outstanding talent comes at an incredible value, making them one of the best choices for a memorable night.

 

Special Events:

  • Country Brunches: Add a touch of country charm to your brunch events with The Moonshiners' lively tunes.
  • Corporate Events: Impress your colleagues and clients with unforgettable performances at your corporate gatherings.
  • Line Dance Lessons: Available as an optional extra, The Moonshiners offer line dance lessons to get everyone moving and add even more fun to your event.

 

*Please note that travel fees outwith the Glasgow area may take the band's fee over £1,000

 

We’re part of a hand-picked roster of Scotland’s top wedding bands. To explore the full selection, visit the Wedding Bands Scotland page for available acts and instant quotes.

Listen

Set list

Ashley McBryde - First Thing I Reach For
Luke Combs - Kind Of Love We Make
Margo Price - Ways To Be Wicked
Chris Stapleton - Tennessee Whiskey
Chris Stapleton - Broken Halos
Luke Combs - Fast Car
Ashley McBryde - Girl Goin' Nowhere
Margo Price - Hurtin'
Justin Townes Earle - Harlem River Blues
Beyonce - Texas Hold Em
Taylor Swift - Love Story
Johnny Cash - Folsom Prison Blues
Johnny Cash - Big River
Johnny Cash - Jackson
Johnny Cash - Wanted Man
Patsy Cline - Walking After Midnight
Dolly Parton - Jolene
Dolly Parton - 9 to 5
Kris Kristofferson - Help Me Make It Through The Night
The Byrds - You Ain't Going Nowhere
Bonnie Raitt - Angel From Montgomery
Waylon Jennings - Good Ol' Boys
Waylon Jennings - Tonight The Bottle
Waylon Jennings - Are You Sure Hank
Merle Haggard - Mama Tried
Merle Haggard - Working Man's Blues
Neil Young - Heart Of Gold
Neil Young - Unknown Legend
Neil Young - Are You Ready For The Country
Bob Dylan - One More Cup Of Coffee
The Eagles - Take It Easy
The Eagles - Heartache Tonight
The Eagles - Peaceful Easy Feeling
Kenny Rogers - The Gambler
Buddy Holly - Maybe Baby
Buddy Holly - It's So Easy
Buck Owens - Act Naturally
Buck Owens - Truck Driving Man
Steve Earle - Copperhead Road
Steve Earle - Guitar Town
Steve Earle - I Feel Alright
Steve Earle - Galway Girl
Linda Ronstadt - Still I Long For Your Kiss
The Rolling Stones - Honky Tonk Women
The Rolling Stones - Tumbling Dice
The Waterboys - Fisherman's Blues
John Prine - Speed Of The Sound Of Loneliness
Van Morrison - Into The Mystic
Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl
The Band - The Weight
The Band - The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
The Dubliners - Black Velvet Band
The Pogues - Dirty Old Town
Traditional - Wild Mountain Thyme
Jeanine C. Reilly - Harper Valley PTA
Rodney Crowell - Bluebird Wine
Hank Williams - I Can't Help It
Bonnie Tyler - It's a Heartache
Janis Joplin - Mercedes Benz
Janis Joplin - Me and Bobby McGee
Jerry Garcia - Deal
The Grateful Dead - Casey Jones
The Bee Gees - To Love Somebody
Credence Clearwater Revival - Green River
Credence Clearwater Revival - Proud Mary
Credence Clearwater Revival - Bad Moon Rising
David Bowie - Rebel Rebel
Canned Heat - Let's Work Together
The Who - Squeeze Box
James - Sit Down
Ben E. King - Stand By Me
Fleetwood Mac - Dreams
Fleetwood Mac - Don't Stop
Status Quo - Rockin' All Over The World
Rod Stewart - Wild Side Of Life
Dire Straits - Walk Of Life
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sweet Home Alabama
Miranda Lambert - Fooled Around and Fell In Love
Brooks and Dunn - Boot Scootin' Boogie
Old Crow Medicine Show - Wagon Wheel
Josh Turner - Your Man
The Lumineers - Hey Ho
Nancy Sinatra - Boots
Chuck Berry - C'est La Vie
Chuck Berry - Johnny B. Goode
Bob Seger - Old Time Rock N Roll

Reviews (26)

All round great service from the recomendation of the band from hireaband to the great performance on the night. Feedback was excellent and all enjoyed a great evening.

The Moonshiners were a huge addition to our party and kept the dance floor full for hours. They were very efficient in set up and breakdown. The set included a good mx of modern and classic tunes.
Thank you Gary, a great night make special by a great band! Many thanks to all of you.

Amazing band!! they very kindly played at our wedding on The Tall Ship and everyone absolutely loved them! cannot recommend enough... thank you guys for helping us have a night to remember!

The Moonshiners were incredible! The music was amazing, the dance floor was full all night!! We could not rate them highly enough! Thank you for making our wedding full of fun and dancing!

You guys were amazing

Excellent sound from The Moonshiners and a good choice of music to suit all. Banjo is my favourite Gary, so look forward to hearing more!!

What a fantastic night with The Moonshiners they are a fantastic band and are one of my favourites. I just love the atmosphere there is every time they play at the Opry. The place was very busy, and the floor was packed all night with a lot of new visitors and several party’s.

Brilliant, amazing and fantastic band!

The band are quality without a doubt

Fantastic Band….have a few venues and use them as often as I can book them….Could do with 2 Moonshiners, They are so good they are booked well in advance.

Beyond recommend The Moonshiners, exceed all high expectations and my 50th Party. Great night, thank you again.

Great Night at the Glasgow’s Grand Ole Opry, two brilliant singers and a fantastic set.

What a great night at my My mums 50th. What a fantastic band, The Moonshiners you guys were incredible!! Thank you x

Great to have The Moonshiners back at the Opry, was a great atmosphere. What a night. Hope it’s not long before we see you all again.

They are the best, can't wait to see them do there magic again soon!

I had the most amazing night for my 40th last night cannot thank everyone enough ...The Moonshiners were outstanding... thanks so much for my birthday card from you all it's very much appreciated... till the next time xx

Massive thank you to The Moonshiners last night for playing at our mum's surprise 60th... she had the best night ever from playing paper plates, to line dancing, to dancing on chairs ... till the next time!

They were best wedding band I’ve been to so far xxx

Nice to see a live band putting so much effort into their music…It created a great evening. Really enjoyed the evening. Well done.

Fantastic Night, Best in a long time. Dance floor busy all night long.

The Moonshiners played at our wedding two years ago and were absolutely fantastic. They really made our day so special, and our guests have told us that it was one of the best weddings they had ever been to and still talk about it two years on! That was mainly down to Deep River, keeping everyone happy and on the dance floor.
Thanks again to you all and good luck in the future! You all deserve the recognition for being a fantastic band, couldn’t recommend them more.

The Moonshiners played at our daughter's wedding in Loch Lomond and they were amazing! The dance floor full from start to finish everyone raved about them afterwards too. The bonus is they are also lovely people that genuinely want your night to go well, I'd say they go the extra mile to achieve that in every way. We now go see them when we can in other venues especially up at the George Hotel in Inveraray. It's now our annual family Xmas night out! Thanks again The Moonshiners, you're all awesome x

Amazing Band! They had everyone on the dance floor all night. Really made our night even more special. Thanks so much, guys, can’t recommend enough just fantastic.

The Moonshiners played our wedding in the Busby Hotel. They made our reception a fantastic night and kept everyone dancing.
Ever since we've had nothing but compliments to be passed on to the band or enquiries from guests for booking information.
Thanks to you all for making such an unforgettable night.

Thank you for playing at our wedding! We had an amazing time! You had the dance floor full all night. We have had nothing but compliments from our guests on how amazing you were. Thank you xx

An absolutely fantastic band can’t recommend these guys high enough!! Best band we have come across in a long long time!! Thank you again for a great night at my parents anniversary party!

FAQs

What kind of band are The Moonshiners?

The Moonshiners are Scotland's award-winning country party band, named Scottish Country Band of the Year 2025. Country is their speciality, but they put their own twist on all sorts of genres.

Who is in the band?

The Moonshiners are a five-piece country band with male and female lead vocals, drums, bass and two guitars, with mandolin too.

Is everything played live?

Yes. Every track and video is performed completely live.

What songs do The Moonshiners play?

Country classics from Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Waylon Jennings and Steve Earle, newer hits from Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton and Beyonce, plus party favourites from The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, The Pogues and Van Morrison.

Do The Moonshiners offer line dance lessons?

Yes. Line dance lessons are available as an optional extra, which is a brilliant way to get everyone up and moving.

Can The Moonshiners play a country brunch?

Yes. They're a great fit for country brunches and themed daytime events, as well as weddings, corporate events and parties.

Can they play a ceilidh set?

Yes. A ceilidh set is available, and an additional ceilidh musician can be added if you'd like a bigger ceilidh sound. Please note there is an extra charge for the additional muscian.

What are the performance times?

The Moonshiners usually play from 8pm to midnight with a 30-minute break. A late finish after midnight is available, and other timings may be possible on request.

What happens during the break?

The band provide a complimentary unmanned DJ service whenever they're not playing live.

What equipment do The Moonshiners bring?

They use the latest, well-maintained PA and stage lighting, hold public liability insurance and use PAT-tested equipment.

Do travel costs apply?

The Moonshiners are based in the Glasgow area, so a travel fee may apply for venues further afield. Our team will confirm this when you enquire.

How do we book The Moonshiners?

Click Check Availability and Price on this page for an instant quote.

Further Info

Line-Up

  • Default Line Up
  • Five piece country band
  • male & female vocals
  • drums
  • bass & guitars x 2.

Performance Times

Booking Add-ons

  • Additional ceilidh musician
  • Late Finish (After Midnight)

Provided by the Act

  • PA System
  • Complimentary Unmanned DJ Service (when not performing)
  • Stage Lighting
  • Public Liability Insurance & PAT Tested Equipment
  • Ceilidh Set

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