Frequently Asked Questions

Do you always have the same line up or do you use substitutes on a regular basis?
We always have the same line up. Substitutes are only made during our holiday period. Any substitutes used to replace a band member are close friends of the band and have been 'stepping into the breech' with us for many years.

How long have the band been together?
The band was formed in 1966 and have been playing together with the present line up since 1989.

NB: Watch out for bands that change personnel often. Groups that have just formed pose the potential for problems if the group breaks up. This isn't to say that established bands don't break up, but over half of all bands formed break up before their first anniversary. The longer they have been together, the more likely they will be to remain together until your wedding date.

Will you play any special song that is not in your repetoire?
Off course, its your day. We can learn a song, given enough notice. This is quite common with weddings and we can usually oblige.

Do you play requests?
Yes, we try our very best to play what people want to hear, although this can become challenging at times...

What do you charge for a 'normal' wedding reception?
Not as much as you'd think. Just contact us and you'll find out how little it costs for a great dance!. There are no hidden charges. We do require payment at the begining of the night however. This can be cash (preferably) or cheque.

Do you pay income tax on your earnings?
Oh, yes (unfortunately...)

How long do you take to set up?
Our usual set up takes about 40 minutes, including unloading our 1/4 ton of equipment! Wherever possible we will unload equipment to an ante-room until the function room is available so as not to disturb the proceedings.

How long do you play for and how many breaks do you take?
We are usually on stage for about 4 hours. We will have a 30 minute break after about 90 minutes or whenever there is a buffet being served. However the days of playing a 6 hour set for a Friday night wedding are long gone!

How far will you travel?
The band will consider any venue within the Northern highlands. As long as we get home to bed at a decent hour (we do so much need our beauty sleep...)

What noise level do you play at?
With our years of experience in music we know how to set our sound levels to ensure you have a fantastic night but do not go home with your ears ringing. We suggest older guest sit a little further back from the stage, however. We don't put music on during our break as it's nice to have a little bit of quiet during the evening. Disco's are a lot, lot louder than us too.

My friend is a singer, can she join you for a couple of numbers?
Yes of course! We've done this many times before and it's always been great fun and adds a very personal touch to your wedding. We're more than happy to provide a microphone for a singer(s) if you wish. If they want to sing something from our set and obviously have your permission to do so, then we're happy to oblige.

One of our guests plays guitar a bit, can he use one of yours during your break?
All our vintage instruments are finely tuned and set up for our individual playing styles.

The scene from Spinal Tap where the film maker is told 'Don't Even Look At Them' is very appropriate here, we think.

In layman's terms - NO.