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The Smoking Jeffreys

Overview

The Smoking Jeffreys – Edinburgh Wedding Band with a Live Horn Section

If you want your wedding to feel more like a festival than a function, The Smoking Jeffreys are your band. This Edinburgh six-piece takes well-loved songs and reworks them with real swagger, mixing funk, soul, blues, ska and indie into a set that's impossible to stand still to.

Frontman Geoff leads from the mic, backed by guitar, bass and drums, and a horn section of saxophone and trumpet that adds a burst of energy few wedding bands can match. Couples often tell us their guests were asking where they could see the band again, and that's exactly the reaction The Smoking Jeffreys go for.

What Makes Them Special

They read the room brilliantly and know when to turn the heat up. They're happy to take on first dance requests outside their usual style, and their saxophonist regularly steals the show with a standout solo that becomes one of the moments everyone talks about. Want to mix things up? They can open the evening with a ceilidh set before the party really gets going.

Everything You Need on the Night

  • Their own PA system and stage lighting
  • A complimentary unmanned playlist service whenever the band aren't playing live
  • A ceilidh set to start the evening, with an additional ceilidh musician available at an extra cost
  • A typical performance from 8pm to midnight, with a 30-minute break
  • Optional extras for an additional fee: a 30-minute live saxophone set, early arrival, a late finish after midnight and daytime entertainment

A Hireaband Signature Act

The Smoking Jeffreys are one of Hireaband's Signature Acts, a small, hand-picked group of Scotland's top wedding bands that we represent exclusively. When you book them through us, you get a brilliant band and the personal support of our team, from your first enquiry to the last dance.

Set list

Come And Get Your Love - Redbone
Miserlou - Dick Dale
Monkey Man - The Specials
Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder
I'm Your Boogie Man - KC & The Sunshine Band
Dancing In The Moonlight - Thin Lizzy
Town Called Malice - The Jam
Keep It Comin' Love - KC & The Sunshine Band
Send Me On My Way - Rusted Root
Night Boat To Cairo - Madness
One Step Beyond - Madness
Move On Up - Curtis Mayfield
Ten Out Of Ten - Paolo Nutini
Master Blaster - Stevie Wonder
Pompeii - Bastille
Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry
Escape (The Piña Colada Song) - Rupert Holmes
I Feel Good - James Brown
Gold On The Ceiling - The Black Keys
Take On Me - A-ha / Reel Big Fish
Mr Brightside - The Killers
Too Close - Alex Clare
Sit Down - James
Candy - Paolo Nutini
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Forget You - CeeLo Green
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
Volcano - Damien Rice
Ho Hey - The Lumineers
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
Stand By Me - Ben E. King
The A Team - Ed Sheeran
Don't Worry Be Happy - Bobby McFerrin
Ooh La La - Faces
Budapest - George Ezra
Wagon Wheel - Darius Rucker
Riptide - Vance Joy
Don't Look Back In Anger - Oasis
I'm A Believer - The Monkees
Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
Save Tonight - Eagle Eye Cherry
Love Really Hurts Without You - Billy Ocean
She Moves In Her Own Way - The Kooks
Country Roads - John Denver
Counting Stars - OneRepublic
Wonderwall - Oasis
Summer Of '69 - Bryan Adams
500 Miles - The Proclaimers
Belter - Gerry Cinnamon
Wherever You Will Go - The Calling
Last Request - Paolo Nutini
Don't Go - Josh Kumra
Songbird - Oasis
With Or Without You - U2
Hey There Delilah - Plain White T's
Love Yourself - Justin Bieber
Better Together - Jack Johnson
7 Years - Lukas Graham
Proud Mary - Tina Turner
I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
Don't Stop Me Now - Queen
Rocks - Primal Scream
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
My Generation - The Who
Lady (Hear Me Tonight) - Modjo
Pencil Full Of Lead - Paolo Nutini
A Hard Day's Night - The Beatles
Suspicious Minds - Elvis Presley
Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand
Lonely Boy - The Black Keys
Dance With Me Tonight - Olly Murs
Live And Let Die - Paul McCartney
Never Tear Us Apart - INXS

Reviews (21)

We couldn’t recommend highly enough.
Hireaband were great, Gaye contacting us with 100 days to go was a really nice touch. We were kept up to date and were introduced to the band in plenty of time for us to let them know what we were looking for on the day.
The band were amazing! We couldn’t believe they offer 4 hours of music with a 30 minute break, this was significantly longer than others we’d seen advertised elsewhere. The price was incredible too! What really drew us to the band was the fact it’s six piece, with a great variety of music. The vocals were great too, not the typical ‘belting’ you hear with some event bands. The band were flexible with song choices and when we requested a few ceilidh dances their patience with a mixed Scottish/English crowed was impressive. We asked (in advance of the wedding) if one of our guests could play while they took the band break and they were happy for this to be done which we really appreciated.
Professional, accommodating and got the crowed up which is just what we wanted. We’ve had people asking who the band were and have had great reviews. A huge thank you to the guys!

Absolutely fantastic service from hireaband and amazing entertainers on the evening. Thank you again!

The band were next level, superb!

The team at Hireaband were wonderful to work with from our first contact, with prompt and professional responses to our questions and requests. Our venue changed late on in the process, and we were so concerned about losing our band as our wedding also had to change, but the Hireaband team as well as Geoff and the lads were incredibly accomodating.
As to night itself - wow! The band accomodated our song requests, read the vibe of our guests, and all in all brought an incredible energy. Having an amazing band was one of the most important things to us in the wedding planning process, and every one of our guests has made a point to mention to us just how incredible The Smoking Jeffreys were.
Thanks so much!

You’ve been a great and straightforward company to work with. All comms have been done well in advance and emails responded to quickly.
The band were fantastic and great value.
Really appreciate your part in helping us find such a great band which really made our day extra enjoyable.

The smoking Jeffreys were exactly what we were looking for. High energy, charismatic and fantastic musicians. We wanted a band that felt like a band you would want to see again at a gig or a festival rather than your typical wedding covers band. They played Indie / ska and everything in between and we LOVED them. Can you believe the dance floor filled whilst they sound checked and it didn’t empty the whole evening. Everyone from children to grannies were dancing the night away and so many of them found us to say it was the best wedding band they had ever heard. They were professional and courteous - they even learnt our first dance ( which was not their style at all ) and the slosh !!! Much to the joy of the brides aunties. Rich’s saxophone solo set was phenomenal, a great surprise and a definite highlight. We can’t recommend them enough and we will be hunting them down at festivals in the future. Great guys. Highly recommend.

If you’re looking for the best live band in Scotland for your event - hire the smokin Jeffrey’s. It’s a no brainer and one of the best decisions you’ll make for your event.
We used the smokin Jeffrey’s for our wedding band and many of our guests said it was the best live band at an event that they’d ever seen. The 6 piece option is unreal , vocals are flawless, staging and lights perfect and they interacted so well with our guests and kept the night so fun with great energy, great music and brilliant song selection. We had a ceilidh at the start too which was great fun. Absolutely loved this band, cannot rate them highly enough. We were so lucky we got them.
Hire a band kept the process seamless, great communication and it was very clear what would happen on the day and the lead up.
Great experience and great service. Thank you

The band had to adapt to challenges and worked hard to engage the crowd. The night was a great success with lots of compliments coming my way about how good the band were.

The band were absolutely fantastic! Such lovely people who are very talented at what they do! They had everyone up dancing as well. Hireaband were a great team helping us find the right band for us. Great service overall.

The Smoking Jefferies are without doubt, one of the greatest bands in Scotland/the UK. They are incredible at starting a party. A lovely group of guys who will do anything to make your day feel special and get everyone on their feet! I feel incredibly indebted to the band for their contribution to the best day of our lives.

The website, and those who worked on behalf of the band at Hireaband are excellent. It was so easy to book and communicate with them and the website is just perfect for finding the band that's right for you! Great idea to film the acts so professionally! Can't recommend enough.

Really enjoyed the band, they were fantastic and talented and keeping the party going on the dancefloor all evening.

The Smoking Jeffrey's were absolutely outstanding, the set hitting all the spots we were hoping for and more. We would highly recommend to anyone. We really appreciated the dance sax spell and coordination of the ceilidh of well lubricated Dundonians.

The Smoking Jeffries were lovely guys and a great act. Would be happy to book again. Highly recommended.

We have had a great service from Hireaband a few years now and we would highly recommend to anyone. The Smoking Jeffries were Brilliant full of energy and got the crowd going.

The Smoking Jeffreys absolutely made our wedding. The dance floor was full all night, we have had so many compliments on how good the band were. We initially decided to go with The Smoking Jeffreys because they were high energy - which is exactly what they delivered. Great song after great song, appropriate for all age groups. We told the band to have fun with their performance & they absolutely delivered! Thank you again.

Wow! What a band. We couldn't believe how good you were. The dance floor was full all night. So good to hear a great band doing their thing and enjoying themselves at the same time. The atmosphere was brilliant in a big part thanks to you guys. Highly recommended.

Brilliant band and lovely people. You guys are the one thing everyone has been talking about since the party. Best band I've ever seen at a party. Can't thank you enough. Sorry about the power cut - but it was great how you handled it and kept things going. Turned out to be a great night thanks to you.

Please pass on our thanks to Geoff and the rest of the band. We couldn't believe our ears when they started playing. The rush to the dance floor made us feel fantastic. Our first dance was so special and so much fun. We didn't know how it would go down with everyone but what a laugh we had. The whole night was full of fun and brilliant music. We could tell you were enjoying yourselves too which made us very happy. Thanks.

Despite the terrible weather we had the time of our lives thanks to The Smoking Jeffreys. There was so much dancing going on we had to ask the venue to turn up the air conditioning. Brilliant songs. So original and refreshing to have a band like you on our big day. We know we'll see you again soon as so many of our friends were asking for your contact details. We've warned Hireaband to expect a bit of a rush to book you :-) xx

The Smoking Jeffrey’s were brilliant. Everyone enjoyed the band and complimented them. Would absolutely recommend!

Thank you all so much for providing such wonderul entertainment at our wedding on Friday. When we came to see you before we booked we knew we'd found the perfect band withing seconds and you didn't disappoint. Everyone loved you. You made a great day even better. Thanks to all of you.

Venues

Some of Our Previous Venues

Archerfield House

Balbirnie House

Balgeddie House Hotel

Balmoral Hotel

Blair Castle

Boturich Castle

Bowhouse, Balcaskie Estate

Brewhemia

Broxmouth Courtyard

Broxmouth Park

Cambo Estate

Cameron House

Carberry Tower

Carlowrie Castle

Colstoun House

Cromlix House

Crossbasket Castle

Dalhousie Castle

Dalmahoy Hotel

DoubleTree Edinburgh City Centre

Dumfries House

Dundas Castle

Dunglass Estate

Edinburgh Corn Exchange

Eskmills

Fairmont Hotel

Garvock House

Gilmerton House

Glasgow Cathedral

Glenapp Castle

Glencorse House

Gleneagles Hotel

Harburn Barn

Harburn House

Hedderwick Hill Farm

Hopetoun House

Hotel du Vin St Andrews

Keavil House

Kilconquhar Castle

Kimpton Charlotte Square

Kingsfield Barn

Kinkell Byre

Kirknewton Stables

Lindores Abbey Distillery

Luffness Mains Farm

Mansfield Traquair

Mar Hall

Melville Castle

Murrayfield Stadium

Myers Castle

Newhall Estate

Norton House Hotel

Orocco Pier

Oxenfoord Castle

Prestonfield House

Roseberry Steadings

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Royal Yacht Britannia

Rufflets Hotel

Signet Library

The Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh

The Biscuit Factory, Edinburgh

The Caledonian Hotel

The Carlton Hotel

The Den at Culross

The Glasshouse, Edinburgh

The Inn at Charlestown

The Old Dr Bell's Baths

The Scotsman Hotel

The Voodoo Rooms

Trades Hall

Trump Turnberry

Tynecastle Stadium

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Winton Castle

FAQs

What kind of music do The Smoking Jeffreys play?

The band rework well-loved songs with a funk, soul, blues, ska and indie twist. Expect everything from Stevie Wonder, Madness and The Specials to The Killers, Paolo Nutini and Gerry Cinnamon, all delivered with festival-level energy and a live horn section.

What makes The Smoking Jeffreys different from other wedding bands?

It's the horns and the attitude. Live saxophone and trumpet give the band a big, brassy sound few wedding bands can match, and their reworked covers feel more like a festival set than a typical function band. Couples often tell us their guests wanted to know where they could see the band again.

Will The Smoking Jeffreys learn our first dance, even if it's not their usual style?

Yes. The band are happy to take on first dance requests outside their usual style and give them their own touch. To give them time to rehearse it properly, please let us know your choice at least eight weeks before your wedding.

Can The Smoking Jeffreys play a ceilidh?

Yes. The band can open your evening with a ceilidh set before the party really gets going, and an additional ceilidh musician is available on request for an extra fee. If you want the ceilidh part to happen later in the evening, just tell us.

What is the 30-minute live saxophone set?

It's an optional extra where the band's saxophonist plays a 30-minute set, perfect for your drinks reception or the wedding breakfast. It's available for an additional fee, so just ask when you book.

Do The Smoking Jeffreys play corporate events, birthdays and festivals?

They do. As well as weddings everywhere from Edinburgh Castle to Mar Lodge, the band have played milestone birthday parties, a beer and gin festival, and corporate dinner dances such as the Scottish League of Credit Unions annual event.

How much do The Smoking Jeffreys cost?

Click the instant quote button on this page to see the band's fee straight away, followed by an email confirming the price. Dates go on a first-come, first-served basis, so if the band are free on your date, get in touch with our team quickly to secure them.

What times do the band perform?

A typical wedding booking runs from 8pm to midnight, with a 30-minute break. Early arrival, a late finish after midnight and daytime entertainment are all available for an additional fee. For corporate events, we'll work to your schedule.

What happens during the band's break?

The Smoking Jeffreys provide a complimentary playlist service whenever they're not playing live, so the music keeps going and your dance floor stays busy.

Do the band bring their own equipment?

Yes. The band bring their own PA system and stage lighting. All they need from your venue is a clear space to set up and access to a power supply.

How long do the band need to set up?

The band need around an hour before they're due to start to set up, sound check and get ready. We'll agree timings with you and your venue in advance.

Can we control how loud the band play?

Yes, the volume is up to you. A good atmosphere needs a reasonable level of sound, but the band are happy to adjust to suit your guests. If your venue has a sound limiter, let us know and they'll plan around it.

Can we choose every song the band play?

You're welcome to send your favourites, and your first dance will always be played. We'd recommend leaving the rest to the band, though, as reading the crowd and choosing songs in the moment is how they keep the dance floor packed.

Can a friend or family member get up and sing?

Usually, yes. Just let us know in advance so the band can plan for it, and make sure your guest star is in good form on the night.

What do The Smoking Jeffreys wear?

The band dress to suit your event and are happy to match the style of your day. They've even been known to wear kilts. If you have a dress code in mind, just let us know.

Are the band insured?

Yes. The Smoking Jeffreys have public liability insurance, and we can send your venue copies of any certificates it needs.

What if a band member is ill on the day?

It's very rare, but the band have a trusted network of musicians who can step in at short notice. Hireaband also works with a wide roster of Scottish bands, so you're never left without entertainment.

Will The Smoking Jeffreys travel to our venue?

Yes. The band are based in Edinburgh and play right across Scotland, from Fife and Perthshire to Loch Ness and the Highlands. Your quote will include travel, and for longer journeys the band may need overnight accommodation, which we'll discuss with you.

Do we need to feed the band?

A meal is always appreciated but isn't usually essential. It's needed if the band are travelling a long way or, for corporate events, if they need to sound check well before they perform. We'll confirm what's needed when you book.

Can we see The Smoking Jeffreys live before we book?

Most of the band's performances are private weddings and events, but any upcoming chances to see them live are listed on this page. Our team can also send you videos and answer any questions you have.

Further Info

Line-Up

  • Default Line Up
  • 6-piece
  • male vocals
  • guitar
  • bass
  • drums
  • saxophone
  • trumpet

Performance Times

Booking Add-ons

  • Early Arrival
  • Additional ceilidh musician
  • Late Finish (After Midnight)
  • Daytime Entertainment Options Available
  • 30-minute Live Saxophone Set

Provided by the Act

  • PA System
  • Complimentary Unmanned DJ Service (when not performing)
  • Live Ceilidh Set
  • Stage Lighting
  • Public Liability Insurance & PAT Tested Equipment
  • Can Perform Your First Dance

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