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Tommy & Sons

From £2,020

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

From £2,020

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Overview

Equipped with their upright bass and banjo, this band are bringing their own brand of Mumford & Sons style covers to weddings, parties and functions across the country. Fresh from the wedding and function circuit, playing in their electric line-up (their brother band The Tommy Guns), these experienced performers know what makes a great evening and are guaranteed to get your guests up and dancing. 

With fantastic male vocals and harmonies on top of their acoustic line-up with acoustic guitar, double bass, banjo and drums/kick drum, when you book Tommy & Sons you get the authentic folk sound with all the fun and energy of a party band. The band are available in either their 4 piece line-up with drum kit or stream-lined 3 piece with a kick drum played by one of the trio. They also offer a roaming style performance if this is more suited to your event - they are as versatile as they are talented.

If your favourite song or first dance isn't on their set-list, don't fear - the band members have a wide knowledge of a variety of genres and their repertoire is always expanding so it is worth asking if they know it or if they would be able to adapt it. The boys will do their best to make it happen live for you, and if they can't, they will make sure to get the track and play this through their PA system. 

Can't make up your mind between a folk type band and a party band? Tommy & Sons also offer a combination option with their brother band The Tommy Guns where you can have one set pop folk style with acoustic instruments and one pop/rock set with electric instruments - it's like two bands in one! Just let us know in the comments section of the enquiry form. 

This band is in high demand, so if you're looking to hire Tommy & Sons for your wedding or party, enquire now to check they are free and we will provide you with some more information. Here at Hireaband, we offer a free instant quote and availability check - add this band to your shortlist if you have a few acts you're interested in and you want to save time or simply enquire now!

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Set list

ABBA – Dancing Queen
ABBA - Mamma Mia
ABBA - S.O.S
ABBA - Voulez Vous
Aha - Take On Me
Alanis Morisette - Ironic
AC/DC – Highway To Hell
Amy Winehouse - Valerie
Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor
Arctic Monkeys - When The Sun Goes Down
Backstreet Boys - Backstreets Back
Bastille - Pompeii
Billy Joel - Piano Man
Billy Joel - Uptown Girl
Billy Ocean - Love really hurts without you
Blink 182 - All The Small Things
Blink 182 - What’s My Age Again
Blues Brothers - Shake Your Tailfeather
Blur - Country House
Blur - Parklife
Blur - Song 2
Bruno Mars – Locked Out Of Heaven
Bruce Springsteen - Born To Run
Bruce Springsteen - Dancing in the Dark
Bryan Adams - Summer of 69
Busted - Year 3000
Ceelo Green - Forget You
Chainsmokers / Coldplay - Something Like This
Chuck Berry - Johnny B Good
Chuck Berry - teenage Wedding
Coldplay - Viva La Vida
Coldplay - Yellow
Dave Clark five - Glad All Over
David Bowie - Jean Genie
David Bowie - Let’s Dance
Deep Blue Something - Breakfast At Tiffany's
Dolly Parton - 9 to 5
Eagle Eyed Cherry - Save Tonight
Ed Sheeran - Castle On The Hill
Ed Sheehan - Thinking out loud
Elton John - I’m still standing
Elton John - Crocodile Rock
Elvis - Hound Dog
Elvis - Jailhouse Rock
Elvis - Burning Love
Fleetwood Mac - Dreams
Fleetwood Mac - Go Your Own Way
Fleetwood Mac - Everywhere
Frankie Valli - Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You
Franz Ferdinand - Take me out
George Ezra - Paradise
Green Day - Basket Case
Hall & Oates – You Make My Dreams Come True
Jackson 5 – ABC
James Brown - I Feel Good
Jason Mraz - I’m Yours
Journey – Don’t Stop Believing
Kaiser Chiefs - I Predict A Riot
Katrina and the Waves - Walking on sunshine
Kenny Loggins - Footloose
Kings Of Leon - Sex On Fire
Kings Of Leon - Use Somebody
Kooks - Naive
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sweet Home Alabama
Little Richard - Tutti Frutti
Madness - It Must Be Love
Magic! – Rude
Mark Ronson - Uptown Funk
Maroon 5 - This Love
Marvin Gaye - Ain’t no mountain high enough
Michael Jackson - I Want You Back
Michael Jackson – Beat It
Mumford &Sons - I Will Wait
Mumford & Sons - Little Lion Man
Mumford & Sons - The Cave
Neil Diamond – Sweet Caroline
Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit
Oasis - Champagne Supernova
Oasis - Dont Look Back In Anger
Oasis - Wonderwall
One Direction - That's What Makes You Beautiful
One Direction - History
Queen - Best Friend
Queen - Don't Stop Me Now
Rage Against The Machine - Killing in the Name Of
Ray Charles - I got A Women
Reef - Place Your Hands
Rod Stewart - Maggie may
Roy Orbison - Pretty woman
Rupert Holmes - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
Sixpence None the Richer - Kiss Me
Status Quo - Rockin All Over The World
Stereophonics - Dakota
Stevie Wonder - Signed Sealed Delivered
Stevie Wonder - Superstition
Stevie Wonder – For Once In My Life
Stevie Wonder - Isn’t She Lovely
Stevie Wonder - I Wish
Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke
Take That - Back For Good
Taylor Swift - Shake it off
The Beach Boys – God Only Knows
The Beach Boys - Fun fun fun
The Beach Boys - Surfin USA
The Beatles - Hold Your Hand
The Beatles - Saw her standing there
The Beatles - Twist and Shout
The Beatles – Daytripper
The Beatles – Hey Jude
The Beatles - Help
The Beatles - Don’t let me down
The Clash - I Fought The Law
The Clash - Should I Stay Or Should I Go
The Clash – London Calling
The Dandy Warhols - Bohemian Like You
The Fratellis - Chelsea Dagger
The Jam - Town Called Malice
The Killers - Human
The Killers - Mr Brightside
The Kinks - All the Day and all of the night
The Kinks - You Really Got Me
The Little Mermaid - Under The Sea
The Lumineers - Ho Hey
The Monkees - Day Dream Believer
The Monkees - I'm A Believer
The Police - Roxanne
The Proclaimers - 500 Miles
The Ramones - Blitzkrieg Bop
The Rembrandts - I’ll Be There For You
The Rollin' Stones - Jumping Jack Flash
The Rollin’ Stones - Brown Sugar
The Smiths - This Charming Man
The Strokes - Last Nite
The Supremes - You Can't Hurry Love
The Undertones - Teenage Kicks
The White Stripes - 7 Nation Army
The Who - My Generation
Tina Turner - Proud Mary
Toploader - Dancing In The Moonlight
Toto - Africa
U2 - Beautiful Day
Van Morrisson - Brown Eyed Girl
Wheatus - Teenage Dirtbag
Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music

Reviews (60)

Tommy & Sons performed at our wedding on the hottest day of the year (38 degrees!). They were professional throughout and so friendly. Due to the heat, most people were outside so were missing all the music, but the band happily set up outside instead and it turned the atmosphere into a much more relaxed, live music vibe rather than a wedding party, which was just what we were aiming for! The music was fantastic and we would definitely recommend them to anyone wanting live music at their event!

From start to finish communication with Ian and the band members was great. They were very attentive and paid close attention to our wishes prior to the event. On the night itself this paid off as they catered to every detail and request we made. Their performance on the night was fantastic! All night myself and our guests were on our feet and I received countless compliments on the band. They're very talented at what they do and sounded great. They completely made our wedding reception! Thank you x

We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better band than Tommy and the Big Guns/Tommy & Sons for our wedding. From start to finish they were professional, self-sufficient, and so easy to work with. Setup was completely straightforward, timings were flexible on the day, and the whole process felt seamless. The sound was absolutely incredible, with the brass section and double bass adding something really special that our guests are still talking about. The atmosphere they created was pure party energy – the dancefloor was full all night, and both of us (bride and groom) didn’t stop dancing once! Their crowd interaction was fantastic, and they even gave me a big moment by letting me jump on the mic with Ian, which was unforgettable. They also learnt and performed Seventeen Going Under by Sam Fender just for us – such a personal touch that made the night even more special. We’ve had countless guests tell us it was the best evening band they have ever heard at a wedding, and we couldn’t agree more. If you want a band that delivers incredible sound, non-stop energy, and a packed dancefloor, we’d recommend them 100 times over

The band were amazing! It was the best choice we made booking Tommy & Sons. They communicated well in the run up to the wedding & when arriving double checked the plan for the evening. Everyone commented how much they enjoyed them. Thanks so much

We based the date if our wedding on the availability of Tommy and Sons, and we are so glad we did. The band were phenomenal! Everyone danced the night away from the very first song. The guys were so friendly and professional and such a pleasure to have as part of our wedding. We have received so many compliments on just how good, how polished the band were. It absolutely made our day...
You guys totally rocked Stourhead, Wiltshire!

Unbelievable band, really made our wedding special and would 100% recommend! All our guests absolutely loved it and we can’t wait to hopefully book them again in the future!!

We had Tommy & Sons for our wedding a year ago and I’m so glad we did. They were incredible. Really lovely people who interacted with our guests perfectly and had everyone dancing all night. Their vibe fitted our wedding theme spot on. Would highly recommend them to anyone!

Jono and the band 'rocked', professional, relaxed and friendly. The band adjusted their set times as we were well behind our wedding plan schedule. They learnt our first dance song for us and performed it brilliantly. Thank you guys for making our wedding evening the best!!

Tommy & Sons we're incredible! They absolutely smashed our first song, got everybody up and dancing and sounded better than we hoped! We highly recommend!!!

Tommy and Sons were excellent. They created a really great vibe on the night and were able to play our first dance request. We would highly recommend them.

I have taken the liberty of personally calling Jono of The Tommy Guns to thank him and the rest of the band for the brilliant sets which got every one up and dancing at our party.

We were asked if we had a special song that they could play for us, we gingerly asked them if at all possible to play our wedding song which is a little know song by Bruce Springsteen's "Should I Fall Behind".
To say we were knocked out by Jono and the bands rendition of this very special song for us is putting it mildly.

It was amazing!! It was difficult for us to hear the difference, it was as if Bruce himself was singing to us in deepest darkest Dartmoor!!! What an incredible take on this song Jono and his band did for us. I am sure that if The Boss himself heard you sing this, he too would have been equally impressed, just brilliant. Thank you Tommy Guns, if we need a band again we will be calling you be sure of that.

Tommy & Sons we’re absolutely phenomenal - and every one of our guests would agree! (So much so, we have friends desperate to try and hire them for their weddings abroad!)
They went above and beyond to learn not just one, but numerous songs, take requests, change their schedule to our order of the day and perform a great DJ set to suit the vibe of the evening.
Their outstanding vocals, upbeat nature and friendly personalities were just the cherry on top of the cake! We can’t recommend this band enough for other couples wanting to dance the night away and impress their guests with incredible live music! You won’t be disappointed!

Tommy & Sons were absolutely fabulous. We loved their sets, and so did all our guests. They were genuinely lovely people, and some of our guests were able to get up and sing with them. This was brilliant! Couldn't be happier with our choice to hire Tommy & Sons; comms between hireaband, and the band were excellent and we hope to use them again in the future. Thank you!

Tommy and sons were brilliant at our wedding. We were so glad we booked them!
Really friendly, great song list, sounded phenomenal and created an awesome atmosphere. They kept the dance floor full all evening.
Loads of our guests commented on how great they were and asked for their details.
Thank you!

Tommy & Sons played our August 2022 wedding and were incredible. Guests all commented afterwards how awesome they were and how they got the dancefloor going big time! Jono and the band were so flexible with requests, and for giving the Bride & Groom such an incredible evening - even letting the Bride have a quick singalong. Thanks so much, gents - cannot recommend this band highly enough. They will not disappoint!

Tommy & Sons were absolutely brilliant. We hired them for our wedding as we wanted the folk style music and they delivered and then some. Our first dance was amazing, and hats off to them for learning it as it was a very niche song that we've only found available on Youtube, they absolutely nailed it. Not only did they deliver exceptional performances, which were commented on over and over by the guests, they were also a really nice bunch of lads. At one point after set up, our 2 1/2 year old daughter decided she wanted to have a go on the drums and they were so accommodating of her. If you're in 2 minds as to whether to book them, just do it, you will not be disappointed

They were absolutely incredible. The quality of the performance was every bit as good (if not better than) the videos on the website, but far more importantly was how amazing they were as people. The guys were all wonderful to have at the wedding - fun, professional and able to read the crowd like only the best bands can. We had a full dance floor all night (with the exception of a couple of tracks dancing in the rain, fully supported by the band themselves!) We cannot recommend them enough!

The Tommy Guns exceeded our expectations in both the run up and performance at our recent wedding and we have had consistent feedback from guests that they are the best wedding / event band that they had seen.

We hired the four piece both for the day during canapés and also for the evening entertainment. We opted to not contribute to choosing the set list and the guys did not disappoint. They read the room perfectly and the dance floor was literally bursting at the seems during every one of their sets.

Additionally, they went above and beyond in providing the music for the first dance and were happy to run and manage the music for a later ‘surprise’ dance routine performed by the bride and her father.

They were also so accommodating in agreeing to perform a number with the father-of-the-bride, a surprise for everyone and a real highlight of the day.

We can’t thank The Tommy Guns enough for their calm, confident and relaxed approach to the day, for accommodating all the personal touches and surprises and most importantly for being phenomenally talented musicians and keeping everyone dancing and singing at the top of their lungs ALL night. We can’t recommend them enough and are literally looking for an excuse for an event to hire them back again!

We booked Tommy & Sons for our wedding and they did not disappoint. We wanted something upbeat that would fill the dancefloor and they were phenomenal. Their set list was perfect and they really got the party started. Not only fantastic musicians and entertainers that know how to get the crowd going, but also a genuinely nice bunch of lads that went out of their way to ensure we had the best night, even letting some of our guests join them on stage to sing. Would absolutely recommend booking these guys as they will absolutely nail your evening. Cheers lads!

Tommy and Sons performed an acoustic set at our drinks reception and performed as a 4 piece band in the evening. We could not have asked for a better band. They were incredible and everyone loved them. We could not thank them enough. They played our first dance song exceptionally well and they threw in a couple of Radiohead songs at the grooms request which we greatly appreciated. Thank you guys so much. We have already had people asking about you!

We hired Tommy & Sons to perform at our wedding reception. Wow, Wow, Wow - utterly incredible. The energy and talent, and joy was overflowing, and we are still talking about them two months later - as are our friends and family! Thank you so much to all of you for making our evening completely magical. And also, thank you for learning our first dance song and playing it so very beautifully.

Tommy and Sons were fantastic and worth every penny! They got everyone up and dancing along and kept the energy going all evening, all the guests had such great things to say about them and continue to mention how good they were, would highly recommend! One of our guests has since booked them for their own wedding!

Tommy & Sons were so easy to work with, I booked them last minute to play and they turned up into the unknown and played all night long! Really getting the crowd going and even letting my mum sing on the mic (best/worse thing I’ve ever been witness to). The guys really were great and so polite the whole time. If anyone if looking for a party pleasing and universal band that can do anything then please please please book these guys, 1000% will be re-booking for future events.

WOW! What an amazing team these guys are. Absolutely exceeded expectations, they had everyone dancing from the 1st song to the last, so chilled out, they had our guests joining in with them, they are so adaptable and read the crowd perfectly. The song snippets on their profile really don't do them justice, I would definitely book them again. Thank you so much for making an amazing day even better!

Tommy & Sons were an excellent band choice for a client's summer party hosted at the Secret River Garden in Twickenham.
As a new venue, I had some slight reservations about many aspects of the planning but booking this band, Tommy & Sons was not one of them!
The guys were super polite, energetic, personable & friendly mingling (and singing too) with guests.
Getting this particular client up and off their feet was a great achievement in itself!
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone!
Thank you for everything Hireaband - you made the booking process so easy and smooth.
Best wishes,
Paul F

Tommy & Sons = AMAZING! They are worth every penny. We chose them for our wedding and were not disappointed. Aside from being prompt and having great communication with Hireaband throughout, the band were so friendly and their music was so superb that the dance floor was never empty. So many comments from guests saying how good they were, I almost wish we were getting married again to have them back! Would highly recommend and will definitely have them for any parties in the near future. Thank you again, it made our wedding.

My wife and I cannot speak highly enough of Tommy & Sons. Their performance at our wedding was the perfect balance of indie swagger and crow pleasing favourites. The band themselves are friendly and relaxed. The inclusion of a handful of pop-punk anthems was greatly appreciated by many of the guests old enough to know better.

The band were absolutely fantastic and kept everyone dancing throughout the night. They were very friendly and were great when the groom joined in the singing. Great guys and great musicians.

Band were fantastic (from what we remember lol). First song request was a great touch. Would recommend them and the website to anyone!

From first contact through to booking the band Irving at hireaband was excellent, really patient and willing to give us advice on different bands to suit our taste.

Tommy & Sons were outstanding! They were playing my dad’s wake for us which could have been a sombre affair but they got the place bouncing and the dance floor filled straight away. They were even willing to do a couple of non playlist songs for us that everyone loved. Everyone in attendance agreed that Tommy & Sons turned it into the send off he would have wanted. Thanks again

Excellent service from Ken at Hireaband when booking the fantastic Tommy & Sons for our wedding on Saturday.

Ian and the guys were absolutely amazing from start to finish, great mix of classic old school hits to current day chart, everybody loved them and were up dancing from start to finish! Will definitely recommend Tommy & Sons to friends.

This is the third year we've had Tommy & Sons at our Christmas party and each year they get better and better. Looking forward to next year!!

Hireaband were so helpful from the start to finish and helped create the final product of a great evening with another thanks to Tommy & Sons.
All lads were great fun and kept the party going throughout the evening. All attendees of the work party were up dancing and the band made it a really enjoyable evening for all ages and took into consideration everyone's preference of music! They were flexible with songs and were willing to take requests and even let us have a go at singing ( which maybe wasn't the best idea). They had an incredible presence and created a great atmosphere for the party.
This is the third time I have been to a party with Tommy & Sons and I would recommend them numerous times. In fact colleagues have asked for their details.

Thanks again so much for all your help - special thanks to Irving who made the process super easy and a really great experience.

Tommy & Sons were incredible, all our guests were on the dance floor from start to finish. We couldn’t have asked for better!

Tommy & Sons played an acoustic set and a band set at our wedding at East Quay Venue on 18th November and they were absolutely fantastic! The dance floor was full and the atmosphere was incredible - our guests loved them as much as we did! They were a lovely group of guys and a pleasure to have at our wedding. We really can't recommend them highly enough - thank you so much!

100 % brilliant Band, fantastic lads so friendly polite and helpful, we will book them forever -- well done Tommy & Sons.

Amazing night! Everyone is still buzzing, massive thank you to Ian, Jono and the guys for smashing it!
They were flexible and professional throughout and during the lead up to the wedding helped plan ways to execute certain additional surprises!
For the show itself, no one could believe it when they played 'killing in the name of' and I even crowd surfed at my own wedding, so all in all amazing memories!
Well done guys!
Highly recommend to anyone looking for a wedding band that combines energy, style and charisma!

The band were great in every way - very polite, good lads and the performance was top notch. Everyone we've spoken to since have said how good they were also and I've already passed their details from your website to someone looking to book a band. Overall I would be happy to recommend the guys to anyone looking to book someone - they were excellent!

Thank you for recommending the band - they were absolutely brilliant on the day and everyone loved them!

Tommy & Sons were superb!
My wife and I were delighted with there performance as were our guests. Absolutely brilliant.

The band were brilliant and all our guests said so. They looked the part and really added to making our wedding a special day. The song they learned for us was great too.

Been meaning to say thank you, Tommy & Sons were absolutely amazing at our wedding – full of energy, really finished our day off perfectly.

Tommy & Sons were a fantastic band who went above and beyond to accommodate all our needs and really finished off our wedding celebrations with a bang. They were fun, friendly, polite and super flexible to time changes on the day. They are brilliant musicians that covered an amazing array of songs and with such a great energy that the dance floor was never empty. They were in touch in good time, listened to our requests and were forever reassuring (important for a stressed bride) and professional. I'd hire them again in an instant - we had so many comments after about how good the band were.
Hireaband were super helpful, friendly and responsive, a very good service

Tommy & Sons were absolutely incredible. They nailed our first song they learned especially, and kept the party going all night with classics! Everyone commented how great they are. And of top of that, they are also such fun and friendly guys - the perfect addition to our special day.

From start to finish dealing with Irving and then the band themselves the whole process has been faultless. I dealt with a lot of suppliers and the band and the Hireaband office were by far one of the best. Not only completely flexible but also 100% reliable remembering everything we discussed before the day. Most importantly the band were absolutely amazing, they had the dance floor filled the whole time and everyone said they'd never seen a dance floor so filled especially so early on in the evening. Them learning our first dance turned out to be the most special and memorable part of the day for me, as everyone got up on the dance floor singing and dancing along. They also remained chilled and happy when everyone was drunk and decided they could sing haha. It made my day and I would recommend them to anyone, everyone said best entertainment they've seen at weddings and so proud they were at ours. It was a real shame the venue wouldn't allow the acoustic set to use an amp but they worked with it and were great. Literally can't thank you all enough.

Brendan & I wanted to send you an email to say thank you so much for playing on our wedding day. We had the best time ever and you guys were great. From the first song, performing You're my best friend as our first dance until the bitter end of the night, it was brilliant! All of our guests still go on about how great you guys were. Also thank you for putting up with us rowdy lot! It really was the perfect evening for us. You're an incredible band. Thanks again.

Ian and the guys were fantastic! They made the evening so fun and were all very friendly, chatty and of course talented! Absolutely brilliant! I've had guests asking for details on how to book them too (ranging from friends who are also planning a wedding to my Granddad for his 80th birthday!).
Initially a little anxious about booking online, I must say Irving at Hireaband was so helpful (and the band so great) I can't recommend you all enough. Thanks for helping make the day perfect!

Thank you so much for recommending Tommy & Sons to us. They were absolutely amazing at our wedding and we could not have asked for a better band to perform for us. They had everyone up dancing and sang a variety of songs for all age ranges and everyone said how good they were. Not only that the guys were great company.

Great people to work with, made finding people very easy! Pleasure to work with.

Tommy & Sons were AMAZING! such a talented band who also happen to be the nicest bunch of lads. They were everything we wanted and so much more. All of our guests (old and young) said the same. Thank you so much!!!

Can't rate the guys highly enough, they were fantastic! They read the crowd and knew what to play which resulted in a fantastic atmosphere at our wedding. Plus they nailed our first dance song which they had learnt especially for us. In fact our guests were so impressed one couple want to book them for their wedding in the New Year! All in all the booking of the band and the performance Tommy & Sons gave was one of the least stressful admin elements of the whole day and we thought they are worth every penny (and in fact a whole lot more!).

Michael and I wanted to say a HUGE thank you for playing at our wedding on Saturday at Hedingham Castle - you guys were absolutely amazing and made the whole evening so much fun. We especially loved the mini nightclub vibe on the dance floor at the end, everyone had such a great time and I think pretty much every guest came up to us to tell us that, and asked how we found you!

Thanks so much again, hope you all enjoyed yourselves too.

Tommy & Sons are great guys - great band and everyone had a superb time. The audience were of a very mixed age range but all enjoyed it. Would highly recommend this band, Still recovering - made my 60th birthday a night to remember.

We Had Tommy & Sons at my 40th and the energy that they brought with them was incredible. Felt like I was 20 again!

Wow these boys could play! Reminded me of the Jam back in the day.

Great Band. High standard of musicians. Would book again.

We booked Tommy & Sons for our wedding in June. It's always quite nerve wracking hiring a band for a day that you will never forget but The Tommy guns absolutely made our wedding. There were people dancing from the first song to the last and of every age. We would recommend them to anyone whether it be a party or a wedding! you wont be disappointed!

Tommy & Sons had the whole package at our wedding. Weren't too bad looking either ;)

The band were excellent! Playlist & performance was perfect for us. They were great with the crowd & we loved every minute from our first dance to the final song. Thanks guys

We saw Tommy & Sons at our friends wedding booked them that night. We had a wide range of ages attending our big day so we asked Tommy & Sons to cater for that. The boys were lovely gentlemen who covered so many genres and decades that everybody loved. We also had a lovely rendition of Baby, I'm Yours as our first dance that the band played as we danced. Its quite magic having a live band playing for you! we Highly recommend this band! The kids also loved the One direction songs they added in on request! :)

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 line-up options do you offer?

Tommy & Sons are available as either a 4-piece with a full drum kit, or a stream-lined 3-piece with a kick drum played by one of the trio. They also offer a roaming style performance if that suits your event better - just let us know your preference.

Do you offer a daytime acoustic performance?

Yes - Tommy & Sons offer a Daytime Acoustic Duo or Trio, perfect for your ceremony or drinks reception, as an add-on to their evening performance.

Can we combine Tommy & Sons with The Tommy Guns for one event?

Yes - Tommy & Sons also offer a combination option with their brother band The Tommy Guns, where you can have one set in a pop folk style with acoustic instruments and one pop/rock set with electric instruments. It's like having two bands in one for your event.

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
  • Male Vocals / Acoustic Guitar
  • Male Vocals / Banjo
  • Upright Double Bass
  • Drums

Performance Times

Booking Add-ons

  • Early Arrival
  • Additional 1hr Set
  • Smaller Lineups Available
  • Late Finish (After Midnight)
  • Daytime Acoustic Duo
  • Manned DJ Service
  • Daytime Acoustic Trio
  • One Acoustic & One Electric Set
  • 3 Piece Option (Kick Drum Replaces Drums)
  • Roaming Option Instead

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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