What are your requirements

You should read this page so you know what we need to be able to play for
your event. This will ensure we keep down the potential for any
misunderstandings or serious problems with setting up and running your
event.

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Q. How long do you play for?
We are happy to work around your event, but for guidance most
times we either play 2 sets of around 45 minutes each, or 1 set of
1.5 hours.

Q. Can you provide recorded music when you are not playing?
Yes of course. We have a wide range of recorded music available for
your event. Music can be provided as background while food is being
served for example, or for your guests to dance to while we are not
playing. Please note however that this is not a full DJ service - if you
require this level of dance music, we would suggest you hire a
separate DJ. Please also note that once we have finished playing, this
usually is the end of our involvement in the evening and we will begin
to dismantle our equipment including our PA system and music playing
facilities.

Q. Can we use you sound system for making speaches etc.
Yes of course. Just tell us before we start when you would like to make the announcement and we'll hand over to you.

Q. What do you need to be able to play at a venue?
We need a minimum playing space of 5m x 3m. There are four of us
plus all our guitar amplification, a large drum kit, PA system and
lighting. A minimum of 2 unused 13amp electrical sockets adjacent to the playing area are required. You would be surprised at the number of events we've done where there was no power nearby for us.

A clean and private dressing room or changing area, preferably near
to the playing area. Your chosen venue should be able to provide a
suitable space on request.

Access to the playing area to load in and get out that does not include
stairs, or there is lift access. We are not wimps, but we have a lot of
equipment, some of it very heavy, and we are very health and safety
conscious! Your chosen venue should be able to advise on suitable
access and exit routes.

Q. Do you use tapes or sequencers to fill out your sound?
Absolutely not! Everything you hear when we play is live and live only.
We firmly believe that if you book a live band, live is what you should
get.

Q. How much time do you need to set up your equipment?
Our normal arrival time is 6:00pm and it can take us anything up to
1.5 hours to set up (including sound check). This will depend on how
difficult a set up it is and any problems we have to resolve along
the way. Clearly, this affects the start time of your event so we
strongly suggest you discuss this with us when confirming your
booking. For example, a 6:00pm arrival will normally mean a start
time for your event of 8:00pm for your guests. If you require an
earlier start, this can be discussed but it will affect our quote as it
means we are going to be on-site for a longer period.

Q. Do you have insururance and is you equipment safe?
We have Public Liability insurance to Ł1 million and can provide a certificate to any venue that wants to see it. All our equipment has been electrically PAT tested and labelled as such.