Modern Tunes

American Boy – Estelle
Black & Gold – Sam Sparro
Blurred Lines – Pharrell Williams
Cake By The Ocean – DNCE
Can’t Stop This Feeling – Justin Timberlake
Call me Maybe – Carly Rae Jepsen
Crazy – Gnarls Barkley
Dakota – Stereophonics
Domino – Jessie J
Get Lucky – Daft Punk
Happy – Pharrell Williams
Ho Hey – Lumineers
Juice – Lizzo
Lady Hear Me Tonight – Modjo
Little Lion Man – Mumford & Sons
Locked Out Of Heaven – Bruno Mars
Mercy – Duffy
Naive – The Kooks
New Rules – Dua Lipa
Pencil Full Of Lead – Paolo Nutini
Price Tag – Jessie J
Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars
Rather Be- Jess Glynne
Rolling In The Deep – Adele
Rude – Magic
Run Away Baby – Bruno Mars
Sing – Ed Sheeran
Sax – Fluer East
Shake it off – Taylor Swift
Titanium – David Guetta
Treasure – Bruno Mars
Valerie – Amy Winehouse
Work it out – Beyonce
You Got The Love – Florence & The Machine
24K – Bruno Mars

Rock Tunes

Are You Going To Be My Girl – Jet
Chelsea Dagger – Fratellis
Don’t Stop Believing – Journey
Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen
Harder To Breath – Maroon Five
I Believe in a Thing Called Love – The Darkness
I Love Rock n Roll – Joan Jet
I Predict A Riot – Kaiser Chiefs
Mr Brightside – The Killers
My Sharona – The Knack
Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting – Elton John
Sex On Fire – Kings Of Leon
Shook Me All Night Long – AC/DC
Standing In The Way Of Control – The Gossip
Sweet Child O Mine – Guns’n’Roses
Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd
7 Nation Army – White Stripes

The Classics

Ain’t No Body – Chaka Khan
Blame It On The Boogie – Michael Jackson
Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
Car Wash – Rose Royce
Clean Up Woman – Aretha Franklin
Come Together – The Beatles
Feeling Good – Nina Simone
Hard To Handle – Black Crowes
Good Times – Chic
Heard It Through The Grapevine – Marvin Gaye
I Just Wonna Make Love To You – Etta James
I Feel Good – James Brown
I Saw Her Standing There –  The Beatles
I Shot The Sheriff – Bob Marley
I Wanna Be Like You – Jungle Book
I Want You Back – Jackson 5
I Wish – Stevie Wonder J
I Won’t Be Long – Aretha Franklin
Kiss – Prince
Le Freak – Chic
Monkey Man – The Specials
No Diggity – Blackstreet
Nut Bush City Limits – Tina Turner
Papa Was A Rolling Stone – The Temptations
Pulp Fiction Theme
P.Y.T – Michael Jackson
Johnny Be Goode – Chuck Berry
Rappers Delight – Sugar Hill Gang
Rock Steady – Aretha Franklin
Roxanne – The Police
Shake Your Body Down – Michael Jackson
Somebody Else’s Guy – Jocelyn Brown
See Saw – Aretha Franklin
Superstition – Stevie Wonder
Take Another Piece Of My Heart – Beverly Knight
Thriller – Michael Jackson
Twist & Shout – The Beatles

First Dances

Ho Hey – The Lumineers
I Think I Want To Marry You – Bruno Mars
Let’s Get It On – Marvin Gaye
Let’s Stay Together – Al Green
Moon Dance – Van Morrison
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
You’ve Got The Love – Florence And The Machine

Xmas Songs

All I want for Xmas – Mariah Carey
Rocking around the Xmas tree – Brenda Lee
Santa Claus is coming to town – Haven Gillespie

“My new husband (!) and I were incredibly impressed with The Shakers Band. They went over and above to deliver a fantastic evening of live and DJ entertainment at our wedding, and their professionalism, flexibility and above all quality far surpassed our expectations. Our guests were full of how fab they were, and the dance floor was packed all night!

5/5″

Catherine Piper, Somerset

“Such a fab evening at our wedding, thank you so much Chris, Lottie and the band, you were absolutely fantastic! Wish we could do it all over again! Thank you Ann and Greg”

Ann Coombes, Somerset 

“The band were amazing and really helped to make our wedding day so special. We could have not have asked for more. All our guests commented on how great you were. Neither of us will ever forget our first dance with your amazing version of “Thousand Years” and also all of our wedding party dancing to you playing “Sex on Fire” at the end of the evening. You really did make our day very special. Thank you so much. Andy and Karen”

Karen Low, Eden Project Cornwall

“Our Rugby Club Dinner and Dance !! The band were great ! Fantastic music, everyone up dancing, great comments from the guests. Very good communication, would highly recommend the band”

Susan Ellis, Wiveliscombe RFC

“Fantastic music that kept the dance floor packed all night. A huge part of our overall day. Everyone loved them. Can’t recommend them highly enough. Thank you! X”

Holly Mcintrye, Coombe Lodge 

“Had the absolute pleasure of working with The Shakers Band at Believe Christmas Parties throughout the first three weeks of December. So impressed with how professional, friendly and helpful they were in the build-up to the event and throughout – nothing was too much trouble and their main priority was our guests and ensuring that they had the best experience possible, which helped in putting our minds at ease during a very stressful period. Very engaging and a huge hit with our guests (proven by a full dance floor every evening!) Would definitely recommend for any event where a fantastic live band is needed. Thank you so much again 🙂 x”

Emily Tolley, Bristol

“We could not have asked for a better wedding band. The dance floor was always full and all our guests commented on how great you were!! The silent disco was so much fun. You guys were so easy to communicate with, nothing was too much trouble, everything went so smoothly. We would 100% recommend you to anyone looking for a great party!! Thank you so so much. Grace and Eric xx”

 Grace and Eric, The Barn at Upcote

“The Shakers performed at our wedding in July, they were absolutely amazing and very accommodating… we asked them to perform our first dance – All I want for Christmas! It wasn’t something they usually sang but they rehearsed leading up to the wedding and got into the spirit by dressing in Christmassy outfits which was a surprise, even for us  ? thank you guys for making our first dance so memorable for us and our guests.”

 Holly Wright, Elmore Court

“Thank you so much for a brilliant performance last night. Please pass on my thanks on behalf of the Mess and attendees last night to the rest of the band and of course to Billie-Jo for running the photo booth too.  Everyone loved your set and I am so pleased you had the dance floor buzzing”.

All the best Heidi

Heidi, Gloucester Summer Ball 

“Thank you so much from @Gympanzees UK!! The Shakers Band has a great sound and we danced the night away at our charity ball! They were on time and very flexible to our needs. It was such a pleasure to have them. Everyone commented on how good they were! They topped off a great evening perfectly!”

Amira Battle, Concorde Filton, Gympanzees

“The Shakers band have been amazing for both mine and my brothers 21st parties! They played a variety of music to suit all generations and get everyone on the dance floor. All my guests have been commenting on how incredible the Shakers are! Thank you so much for making my party so special and memorable!”

Liv Rose, Wellington 21st Bday Party

“The Shakers Band played at our wedding at Hestercombe Gardens in May and were brilliant! The band themselves were really friendly and accomodating on the timings, they had put together the perfect playlist and kept the dancefloor packed for the whole evening! Loads of people said how great they were and we would have no hesitation in recommending them x”

Phil & Sally Reid, Hestercombe Gardens, Taunton 

“Couldn’t have asked for more this weekend when you played for our wedding! Despite some last minute changes to the timings you guys were happy to adapt and keep the dance floor going all night. The acoustic duo was the perfect way to get our guest in the mood for the evening to come and the full live band were absolutley brilliant! Our guests have been so vocal about how great they thought you were so thank you for making our day so special! Sam & Dan x”

Sam & Dan Gower, The Square Club, Bristol

“The Shakers band were amazing we could not be happier! We booked the acoustic duo for our drinks reception which set the scene perfectly for our chilled atmosphere and we have the 5 piece band for the evening to get the party started! Everyone was on the dance floor – I just wish we could do it all over again! Thank you so much guys!”

Flo & Dan Curtis – Cobbledick, Upton Barn 

“Fantastic band and photo booth!! Absolutely made the evening of our wedding, the 4 piece band created a fantastic atmosphere with a variety of music that everyone could enjoy and the photo booth was just the touch of fun we wanted for our guests. Couldn’t have wished for a better evening reception and would 100% recommend.”

Stacey & Ryan Brown, Hyde House

“Josh and I booked the Shakers for our wedding at the Celtic Manor on 2nd December. They were absolutely superb!!!! Very professional, fun and we loved their version of our first dance choice. Can’t recommend enough the band and their photo booth was great fun. Thank you so much to the band xx”

Sally & Josh Phelps, Celtic Manor 

“Our wedding was perfect and my wife and I owe a huge thank you to The Shakers for playing a big part in this. The rendition of the first dance was excellent, as was the whole set. Kept people dancing while not being overpowering and adjusted to late timing changes without difficulty.

True pros and superstars.Thank you,”

Mr & Mrs Jone, Old Down Estate

“Thanks so much Chris and the rest of the band – always very quick to respond and alleviate my bridezilla concerns!! The duo, full band and silent disco were fabulous, The dance floor was never empty and I think that’s the highest compliment you can give! You also have encouraged our 7 year old nephew even more into becoming a musician!!!! We have had so many comments on how great the band was, so thank you so much! Just need an excuse for another party so we can get you to play for us again!!!! Xx”

Ciara Carpenter, Warren Farm

“When tasked with the job to book a band for our Summer Ball on Weston-super-Mare pier, I knew The Shakers Band would be perfect and booked them without hesitation. 

They played at our Wedding last year & went down a storm.

If you’re looking for a great band who are professional & sound amazing then look no further! 

I’m sure we will see them again in the near future…..

Thank you again to Chris & the band”

Helen Scott, Weston Pier, Ascot Group 

“We had the Shakers band play at our wedding on 3rd June. They were absolutely amazing, we’ve had so many comments on what a fab band they were and the dance floor was constantly full which says it all! Thank you the Shakers band!”

Jemma & Wayne Etheridge, The Manor Barn

“A high thankyou to the shuffles band who played at our wedding at the weekend, you guys are amazing!!! Thankyou so much, The Morses xxx”

Amy & Rich Morse, Bristol

“A huge thank you to Chris and The Shakers for playing at our wedding at Priston Mill on 13th May. 

We had seen the band a few times at gigs so we knew they were excellent,but they absolutely rocked our wedding, the dance floor was full from start to finish, young and old! It was just what we had dreamed of.

Not only were the band great, but Chris gave us some great advice beforehand about timings etc based on his experience- which was spot on and really helped. They set up and packed away quickly and dealt directly with the venue so didn’t disturb our day at all. 

Really professional and most importantly played great floor filling classics, and the vocals worked perfectly with every song. 

Finally, the band also managed our playlist for before their set and during the interval too which was fab. If you are thinking of booking this band- do it!”

Laura & Will Caudwell, Bath

“Fantastic band! Both the acoustic duo and the XL band at our wedding were brilliant!! So many compliments from our guests and the dance floor was packed all night!! Thanks Chris and the rest of the Shakers band!!”

Hannah & Henry Frankpitt, Devon

“We’re really pleased we chose The Shakers to perform at our wedding reception at Kings Weston House. They were full of energy and enthusiasm, and the choice of songs went down well with all our guests! Chris and the band were polite, professional and flexible. It was also convenient that the band were familiar with the venue. We would highly recommend them!”

Jimmy & Hollie Stansfield, Bristol

“The Shakers Band played at my Daughters wedding and being a Musician myself I did spend hours looking at the internet trying to find the right band.

I can now save you that Time. Book the Shakers Band you cannot go wrong. A great bunch of people to deal with and highly talented Musicians with a very professional presentation of all the songs that will get your party dancing until the end of the evening. The Shakers Band are the Real Deal.”

Julian Scott, Wiltshire

“Thank you so much for playing at our wedding, the music was exactly what we wanted and you guys were amazing! Photo booth was also a huge hit and so much fun, in love with our scrapbook! Thanks again, Victoria and Lee x”

Victoria & Lee, wedding, Bowood House

“The Shakers were amazing! This is the second time we have booked the band and they have been worth every penny, totally made the evening special, very professional and talented. Just need another occasion so I can book them again!!!”

Bex Walsh, Heywood, 50th Bday Party

“The Shakers were superb, top class professional musicians providing great entertainment appealing to all. They got everyone up and dancing.

 The acoustic duo were simply brilliant, unbelievably good sound and range – book them!

 The Shakers provided everything to make our new year eve party a roaring success.”

Morgan Gray, Thatched Cottage Inn, Shepton Mallet

“Hi Chris, just wanted to thank you and the band for helping to make our company’s 40th Anniversary  celebration a resounding success. We had over 140 guests and have had so many comments on how fantastic the band were. 

Sincere thanks again and we hope to book you again in the very near future.”

Karen Mercer, County Contractors, Weston Pier  

“We booked the Shakers Band for our corporate event following a recommendation and they were amazing – not only the music, which got the party started, but also a couple of sessions of Bandeoke, which was great fun. The addition of a Photo Booth just ticked all of the boxes and our evening was complete – a huge success. A huge thank you to The Shakers Band!” 

Anita Gent, Welcombe Hotel

“The Shakers Band were fantastic at our wedding. We requested a first dance that wasn’t on their play list, and they were more than happy to accommodate. Their version of ‘you are the sunshine of my life’ was brilliant. The sets they played were relevant to the people on the dance floor, and they kept everyone moving. They were happy to be flexible on the night when we had to make some last minute changes to when food was available, and when the cake was cut, and they liaised directly with the venue where necessary. I couldn’t recommend them more highly.”

James & Anna, Bickley Mill

“We booked The Shakers for our wedding celebrations after watching their promo video & we are so pleased we did, they exceeded all expectations. They really started the party, getting young and old up dancing within minutes of playing. They performed our first dance song wonderfully. Many guests have passed comment on how great the band were throughout the evening & the dance floor was never empty. 

The band were discreet in setting up/down & were really responsive to all communication beforehand.

We all had a fantastic time and can’t thank The Shakers enough! Now looking for an excuse to have you play again!! 

Thanks again, and we’ll be sure to follow you and come and see you play in the future”

 Hollie & Ashley Halls, St Audries Park 

“The Shakers band made our day and night! The duo came and set up without a fuss and the band were very professional and interacted with the crowd, they were great fun. I organised our wedding from Australia and it was clear to see on their website that the band would be great. We didn’t want an average wedding band and the Shakers band exceeded our expectations. I would definitely recommend booking this band!”

Lauren & Andy Hardiman, The Haymeadow

“The Shakers Band were recommended to us for our wedding and we will be doing the same! We opted for the Jazz duo followed by the four piece band and DJ and couldn’t be happier with how the whole night went! The band were discreet to set up/shut down and the transition between band and DJ was so smooth. The band had everyone up on the dance floor within minutes of playing and we remained there all night! It was a brilliant atmosphere and we can’t thank them enough.”

Bethany & Chris Wivell, Backwell

“Booking a band for the most important day of your life is nerve racking, to say the least. We really liked your website and the clips, but it still wasn’t an easy choice. After much deliberating we decided to take the plunge.

 In the build up you were really responsive to all of our questions & on the day you turned up & set up discretely and when we were ready to go, you put on a great show. Not only did you sound amazing, you looked the part as well. With a professional setup, great set list and enough energy to keep everyone going all night. It was absolutely fantastic & we couldn’t have asked for anything more.

We couldn’t recommend you highly enough it capped off an amazing day and the fact that you setup outside under the fairy lights so we could dance away the night with friends & family was magical. My only regret was that you had to stop.

Thank you so much for making our wedding so special. I don’t know what I had to worry about!

 Best of luck with the rest of the year, I hope it’s a busy one.”

 All the best.

 Josie and Tom Mardle, Wellington 

“Dealing with The Band was an absolute pleasure – at every stage.  They responded to any query quickly and efficiently (which certainly set them apart from other bands we investigated).  They kept in contact all the way through from booking to the event.  Their website demonstrates how seriously Chris and the others take their business.  On the night they arrived, set up with no fuss, put on an amazing performance, played the music we wanted to hear in between their sets and made our ‘wedding do’ the ‘party’ we had wished for.  Thanks to all of you”

Carly and Wayne, Martock

“Our 1st dance with you guys!! We cannot thank you guys enough for how amazing you were! Everyone has been asking where we found you and I’ve heard nothing but compliments! You are truly fantastic!! Thank you Matthew for putting me in touch with them!! Having you guys as the duo while we were eating was perfect too! I’m your new number 1 fan!!”

 Jo Dalby, Haselbury Mill

“We chose the shuffles having seen them play at our friend’s wedding. They are a fantastic band and play a wide variety of music which is ideal for weddings and ensured the dance floor was heaving all night! They even accommodated our first dance song for us despite the short notice (sorry!) – and nailed it! In short; a perfect band! 

Joanna & Rob, Oldwalls Gower 

“Alex and I would just like to thank you for playing at our wedding!  We absolutely loved it and many of our guests commented on how good you all were too!  Oscar was particularly impressed!!  We just want to do it all again now!”

 Alex & Amy, Ilfracombe, Devon 

“We are so pleased we booked the Shakers. It really made the night. We had so many comments from guests saying how great the band were! Thanks so much for capping off such an amazing day so brilliantly for us! 

 We mean every word. You guys were awesome!”

Sam & Anna Hedges, Somerset

“THANK YOU for adding to a wonderful night on Saturday 23rd April. Great music. Lots of feedback from guests saying you made the evening!”

Martin Lenthall

 

         

 

 

 

Q. What venues will you play?

A. Country Houses, Clubs, Village Halls, Private Homes, Festivals, Marquees and many more!

Q. Do you provide your own PA and lighting?

Yes, we provide all the sound and lighting for up to 250 people. For larger please let us know and we can quote for a larger sound system.

Q. How long does it take you to set up your equipment?

A. Around 1.5 hours depending on ease of access and the amount of equipment and lighting required for your event.

Q. How much space do you need?

A. A dry flat stage or around 5m by 3 m is adequate for our performance.

Q. How far are you willing to travel?

A. Worldwide

Q. How do I make a booking/enquiry?

Fill in the ‘Contact Us’ form on the website or give us a call

Q. How far in advance should I book you?

A. As early as possible. Popular dates are often 12-18 months in advance, but please check with us as we can be available at short notice if the date is free.

Q. Are there any hidden costs?

A. No

Q. Is there anything we need to do after we have secured the date ?

A. A deposit and contract secures the booking. We will contact you a week prior to the event to make sure everything is in place and that you are ready for us.

Q. How long are your performance times?

A. Standard performance times are 2 x 50 mins. Standard start times are after 21:00 standard finish time is midnight (this can be tailored, please ask).

Q. Do you have Public Liability Insurance?

A. Yes

Q. Is your equipment PAT tested?

A. Yes, our equipment is fully tested.

Q. Do I need to arrange a changing room for you?

A. A room to change in is much appreciated.

Q. Do I need to arrange meals for you?

A. Not necessarily, but we would appreciate a meal being arranged for us as our ‘working day’ is often in excess of 12 hours. This need not be the same meal as you are having – most venues can provide hot food or sandwiches for the band at little cost, but generally this needs to be ordered in advance.

Q. Can you perform in a marquee?

A. Yes, a mains power supply close to the performance area is preferred with a minimum of two separate 13 amp sockets (not a single 4 block extension lead) We are able to use generators if they are provided by a professional hire company. A level stage or performance area must be provided 4m x 3m and away from public access routes. The marquee must be easily accessible to load and unload equipment. Please make sure that the space is dry and safe.

Q. Can you provide a manned DJ service?

A. Please ask on enquiry.

Q. We want to party until the early hours can you keep the music and lights on?

A. We understand that sometimes you do want to party until the early hours please ask us when making an enquiry about our late finishes. Standard finishing time is midnight. For an additional fee the pre recorded music or DJ service can run later.

Q. What if my question is not here?

A. Please contact us and ask any other questions via the contact form on the website.