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The Blue Notes
From £1,600
Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extrasFrom £1,600
Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extrasOverview
The Blue Notes are one of the countries finest Roaming bands. Ideal for acoustic sets in an amongst your guests or even a more static performance.
With The Blue Notes you get 3 male vocals and a huge array of musical knowledge and ability. They are even happy to take requests as they roam around your guests!
Entertain all your guests and hire these guys as the main event or as a fantastic part of a day of live entertainment.
If you want to combine this acoustic setup with a full band option you can also see their full electric band The Royal Blues, available exclusively through Hireaband.
Set list
Oh boy - Buddy Holly
That'll be the day - Buddy Holly
Lets twist again - Chubby Checker
Jonny be goode - Chuck Berry
Role over Bethoven - Chuck Berry
Stand by me - Ben E King
Ain't no Sunshine - Bill Withers
Just the two of us - Bill Withers
Lean on me - Bill Withers
Lovely Day - Bill Withers
Knocking on heavens door - Bob Dylan
I'm the king of the swingers - Disney
Blue suade shoes - Elvis Presley
Hound Dog - Elvis Presley
Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
Suspicious Minds - Elvis Presley
Build me up buttercup - Foundations
I feel good - James Brown
Papas got a brand new bag - James Brown
Sex Machine - James Brown
Goodness gracious great balls of fire - Jerry Lee Lewis
Folson Prison blues - Jonny Cash
Ring of fire - Jonny Cash
Long tall sally - Little Richard
Tutti Fruity - Little Richard
What a wonderful world - Louie Armstrong
Dancing in the street - Martha and the vandellas
Ain't no mountain high enough - Marvin Gaye
Heard it through the grapevine - Marvin Gaye
In the Summertime - Mungo Jerry
(Sittin On) The Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
Georgia on my mind - Ray Charles
Hit the Road Jack - Ray Charles
I got a woman - Ray Charles
La Bamba - Richie Vallens
My Girl - Temptations
Blackbird - The Beatles:
Come together - The Beatles:
Drive my car - The Beatles:
Hard days night - The Beatles:
Hey Jude - The Beatles:
I saw her standing there - The Beatles:
I wanna hold your hand - The Beatles:
Twist and shout - The Beatles:
Sunny afternoon - The kinks-
You really got me - The kinks-
Angie - The Rolling Stones-
Brown Sugar - The Rolling Stones-
Can't always get what you want - The Rolling Stones-
Honky Tonk Woman - The Rolling Stones-
Jumpin' Jack Flash - The Rolling Stones-
Satisfaction - The Rolling Stones-
My generation - The Who
Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
Son of a Preacher man - Dusty Springfield
Highway to hell - Ac/Dc
Hard to Handle - Otis Redding
Everybody needs somebody - Blues Brothers
Minnie the moocher - Blues Brothers
Rawhide - Blues Brothers
Sweet home chicago - Blues Brothers
Could You be Loved - Bob Marley
I shot the Sherriff - Bob Marley
Is this love - Bob Marley
No Woman, No Cry - Bob Marley
One Love - Bob Marley
Redemption song - Bob Marley
Wild world - Cat Stevens
Should I stay or should I go - Clash
Bad moon rising - Creedence Clearwater Revival
Proud mary - Creedence Clearwater Revival
Smoke on the water - Deep Purple
Soltans of swing - Dire Straights
Walk of life - Dire Straights
American Pie - Don McLean
Desperado - Eagles
Hotel California - Eagles
Take it easy - Eagles
Your Song - Elton John
Before you Accuse me - Eric Clapton
Cocaine - Eric Clapton
Hey Hey - Eric Clapton
Layla - Eric Clapton
San Fransisco Bay blues - Eric Clapton
Dreams - Fleetwood mac
Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac
Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac
Alright now - Free
Walking by myself - Gary Moore
How sweet it is - James Taylor
All along the watchtower - Jimi Hendrix
Crosstown traffic - Jimi Hendrix
Fire - Jimi Hendrix
Foxy Lady - Jimi Hendrix
Hey Joe - Jimi Hendrix
Little wing - Jimi Hendrix
Purple Haze - Jimi Hendrix
Wind cries mary - Jimi Hendrix
I love rock and roll - Joan Jett
Leave your hat on - Joe Cocker
Country Roads - John Denver
Whole lotta love - Led Zepplin
All night long - Lional Richie
Easy - Lional Richie
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Walking in Memphis - Marc Cohn
I'm a believer - Monkeys
Brick in the wall - Pink Floyd
Handbags and Gladrags - Rod Stewert
I dont wanna talk about it - Rod Stewert
Maggie May - Rod Stewert
We are sailing - Rod Stewert
Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison
Black magic woman - Santana
Mrs Robinson - Simon and Garfunkel
Rockin' all over the world - Status Quo
Stuck in the middle with you - Stealers wheel
Born to be wild - Stepponwolf
Joker - Steve Miller Band
I wish - Stevie Wonder
Master Blaster - Stevie Wonder
Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Long Train Running - The Doobie Brothers
Town called Malice - The Jam
My Sherons - The Knack
Whiskey in the Jar - Thin Lizzy
Freefalling - Tom Petty
20th Century boy - T-Rex
Wild thing - Trogs
Play that funky music - Wild Cherry
Pick up the Pieces - Average White band
Dancing in the dark - Bruce Springsteen
Up on the roof - Carol King
Knock on Wood - Eddie Floyd
Sunshine of your love - Eric Clapton
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
Faith - George Michael
Don't stop believing - Journey
The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson
Kiss - Prince
Purple Rain - Prince
Crazy little thing called love - Queen
Monkey Man - Specials
Every breath you take - Sting and The Police
Message in a bottle - Sting and The Police
Roxanne - Sting and The Police
So Lonely - Sting and The Police
Walking on the moon - Sting and The Police
I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) - The Proclaimers
With or without you - U2
Red Wine - UB40
Brown eyed girl - Van Morrison
Moondance - Van Morrison
Song 2 - Blur
Summer of 69 - Bryan Adams
Breakfast at tiffanys - Deep Blue Something
Save tonight - Eagle eyed cherry
Basket Case - Green Day
Are You Gonna Be My Girl - Jet
American Woman - Lenny Kravitz
Are you Gonna go my way - Lenny Kravitz
Fly away - Lenny Kravitz
Lady - Modjo
Don't look back in anger - Oasis
Wonder wall - Oasis
Other side - Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Everybody hurts - REM
Losing my religion - REM
Ill be there for you - Rembrants
Two Princes - Spin Doctors
Dancing in the moonlight - TopLoader
Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus
Rehab - Amy Winehouse
Lazy song - Bruno Mars
Crazy - Cee lo Green
Forget you - Cee lo Green
Mercy - Duffy
Better Together - Jack Johnson
Im Yours - Jason Mraz
Gravity - John Mayer
I Dont Trust Myself - John Mayer
Waiting on the world to change - John Mayer
I Predict A Riot - Kaiser Chiefs
Sex on fire - Kings Of Leon
Naive - Kooks
This love - Maroon 5
She will be loved - Maroon 5
Moves like Jagger - Maroon 5
Little Lion Man - Mumford and sons
Hey ya - Outcast
Jenny dont be hasty - Paulo Nutini
America - Razorlight
Golden touch - Razorlight
Take your momma out - Sissor sisters
Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
Have a nice day - Stereophonics
Chelsea Dagger - The Fratelli's
Mr. Brightside - The Killers
Valerie - The Zutons or Amy Winehouse, whichever floats ya boat
Seven Nation Army - White stripes
Get Lucky - Daft Punk
Sitting on the Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
Let's Get It On - Marvin Gaye
Good Times - Chic
Three Little Birds - Bob Marley
Nobody to Love - Sigma
I Feel Good - James Brown
Forget You - Cee Lo green
Treasure - Bruno Mars
Ho Hey - Lumineers
Call me Al - Paul Simon
Reviews (12)
Great presence, really friendly, acoustic set was awesome. Amazing how full and balance a sound they got from just 3 instruments. The sing-alongs were much appreciated by everyone. All in all would definitely recommend.
Superb experience! Prompt and kept the party going! Thanks to Irving who coordinated and of course Mike and the guys for igniting the celebrations!
The Blue Notes were truly fantastic. They played at the drinks reception of our wedding, mingling with guests and keeping them entertained. We had so many comments saying how fabulous they were! The quality of their performance was second to none and song choice bang on! They were also incredibly friendly guys and very easy to have around. Highly highly recommend! Thank you!
The Blue Notes were amazing! Everybody was saying how incredible they were! They looked bang on and suited the style we was after! The ceremony songs were amazing quality! It was such a nice touch the time they spent with the 2 little pageboys singing to them!
We just wanted to write to say a HUGE thank you for playing at our wedding at Mapperton House & Gardens back in July.
You were absolutely amazing and you made the day. We had so many of guests comment on how incredible you were.
The last minute decision for you guys to play during the meal was by far the best decision! We'll never forget all of our guests standing up, waving their napkins and all of us singing along to Don't Look Back in Anger. One of our guests said it was by far the best moment they'd ever seen at a wedding (and they've been to a LOT of weddings!). The atmosphere you guys created was magical and we'll remember it forever; it was genuinely one of our favourite parts of the day.
The band were so friendly and an absolute pleasure to work with! Guests loved the music, and the band were super engaging with our attendees. Thank you!
Great band and exactly what we required for our event. Thank you for creating a wonderful atmosphere.
Great Band, couldn’t recommend more. Very Reliable & professional.
Love this band, the way they get people involved in their music is fun. They are entertaining and with a mixed choice of tunes, keep up the good work,
What a band!! Really enjoyed watching these boys, honestly worth a visit every night!! Really nice guys and I really liked their connection with the crowd.
Great sing-a-long evening which gets you in the mood for a big night out!
They called a few days before to chat about the event. They arrived on time and started when planned. They listened to what we requested and read the room. Lots of guests complimented the band and some asked for details for their wedding. Chatting to some of the band after they were lovely and seemed to have enjoyed the evening
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 a 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.
How big is The Blue Notes, and what makes them different?
We're a 3-piece roaming acoustic band with male vocals, and we're just as happy performing amongst your guests as we are with a more static set — whichever suits your event best.
Can The Blue Notes take requests while performing?
Yes — as we roam around your guests, we're always happy to take requests, drawing on our huge array of musical knowledge to keep everyone entertained.
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
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Default Line Up
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Guitar / Vocals
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Double Bass / Vocals
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Drum / Percussion
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Additional Line Up Options
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Sax
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Trumpet
Performance Times
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2 x 45-minute sets
Booking Add-ons
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Additional 1hr Set
Provided by the Act
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Public Liability Insurance & PAT Tested Equipment
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Able To Work With Sound Limiters
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