What sort of Venues will you Play At?
We'll consider any venue as long as there is power and adequate protection from the elements. We've played at just about every conceivable type of venue from intimate house parties and cosy bar corners to major hotel suites, festivals and theatres. We will require suitable access and facilities to unload and bring our equipment in to the venue. Please note we will also decline requests to perform at venues where we believe the safety of the band, the band's equipment or guests may be at risk.
What Type of Events Have You Played At?
We've played weddings, birthdays, corporate parties and awards nights, garden parties, charity balls, christmas banquets, theatres, ticketed New Year's Eve parties, retirement parties, nightclubs, festivals and quality bars and clubs.
How Far Will You Travel?
As a popular band based in North West England, 90 percent of our bookings fall in the North West, North Wales, Lancashire, Cheshire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire regions. Within these areas we believe we are unbeatable value for money. However we will happily quote for bookings further afield (potentially anywhere in the UK), but must of course factor in additional travel and accommodation costs when we quote. Please see the price guide on the bookings page for more detail.
Do We Need to Hire a Raised Stage?
No. A stage certainly creates a more impressive theatrical effect, but we play as many venues without stages as we do with them. However if you do hire in a stage please note that as we are a 10 piece band we require a fair bit of room and we are happy to discuss this should you consider stage hire..
How Much Space Do You Require?
Our multiple line-ups and choice of different setups make us adaptable to just about any venue. However, the full five piece band requires a minimum area of 4m x 3m, the three piece an area of around 3m x 2.5m, and the duo around 2.5m by 2m.
What are the minimum power Requirements?
We require at least 2 independent 13 amp sockets within 10m of the performance area. For marquees and generators please note that our total draw is approximately 4kw and a single 16amp power supply would therefore be sufficient.
The Venue has a Sound Limiter is this a Problem?
Not at all as long as we are aware of it in advance. A sound limiter monitors the volume of sound in the room, and automatically cuts off power to the stage if a threshold is reached. Acoustic drums (or amplified acoustic drums) are the biggest risk, but our drummer will avoid this by bringing his "mini" kit which makes no significant sound until amplified through the PA. The question that should perhaps instead be asked, is whether you are happy to have such a restriction imposed on the volume of music at your event.
Can We See You Play Live Before Booking You?
Yes. We can provide a list of our public gigs and you are welcome to join us at one, or more, of them. Unless otherwise indicated these are free of charge.
Do you charge VAT?
No. We are not registered for VAT at this time so we do not have to pass any additional VAT charge on to you.