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About Our Roaming Bands in France
We at FixTheMusic have curated the finest acoustic strolling bands in France. All of our roaming bands are available to perform throughout France at weddings, corporate events and luxury parties.
The traditional strolling band is most popular in towns along the French Riviera, particularly in Cannes and around Nice. They typically comprise acoustic guitars, singers and possibly a saxophone and cajon.
A wandering band is the perfect accompaniment to a cocktail party, wedding ceremony or any other occasion where mingling with guests is required. They are particularly popular because of their lively interaction with guests.
The groups are often referred to as "troubadours". This word derives from the minstrels and singers who used to wander through France in the 12th and 13th centuries performing for noble families.
View Some of Our French Roaming Wedding Bands Performing Live...
We've curated an outstanding selection of roaming bands in France...these are bands at the top of their game and in demand to entertain at weddings and corporate events throughout the country.
If you have a wedding or event coming up, feel free to browse and submit an enquiry on FixTheMusic.
Below is a selection of live videos recorded for FixTheMusic to showcase their talent. The links below each video will take you to their profile, where you can watch more videos, read verified reviews and enquire with the band directly.
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Reviews from local events in Paris
“Our wedding would not have been the same without Parisian Swing. Their music created the most elegant, joyful, and sophisticated atmosphere from beginning to end, and their performance was truly one of the highlights of our celebration. The singer is an exceptional artist with an incredible voice and stage presence. From our very first conversations, all of her recommendations were thoughtful and absolutely perfect. She understood exactly the atmosphere we wanted to create, and the result exceeded all of our expectations. Her performance was simply one of a kind. If you are looking for musicians who combine exceptional talent, professionalism, elegance, and genuine passion, we cannot recommend Parisian Swing highly enough. Thank you for making our wedding so memorable—we will treasure those moments forever!”
“DJ Big was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. He read the room perfectly, mixed a great range of music and kept the dance floor full all night. The transitions were smooth, the sound quality was spot on, and he created a brilliant party atmosphere that suited our Paris wedding perfectly. He was friendly, professional and easy to work with throughout, and we received so many compliments from our guests. Highly recommended.”
“We recently hired the Silver Moon Jazz Band to perform at a corporate networking reception held in Paris, and the experience exceeded all expectations. From the outset, the band manager was extremely responsive and professional, making the planning process seamless. On the day of the event, the musicians arrived on time, were incredibly accommodating and friendly, and contributed positively to the welcoming atmosphere we hoped to create. Their setlist featured an excellent selection of international jazz covers, which perfectly suited the tone of our reception and resonated well with our diverse audience. We've received enthusiastic feedback from many attendees who appreciated the musical ambience and praised the band’s talent and versatility. I would highly recommend this band for any corporate event where high-quality live music and a professional, easy-to-work-with team are essential. The band’s performance helped elevate the setting, adding a sophisticated and engaging touch to the evening. THANK YOU!”
“We had an incredible experience with The French Dixie Band. Their music is top-tier and truly transported us to another century. Not only are they incredibly talented musicians, but they were also extremely flexible, adapting to our last-minute changes without missing a beat. Highly recommended!”
“Excellent! Ryan and I couldn’t have asked for a better band for our wedding night. Very happy they were available to help make our vision come alive.”
Booked Le Pont-Neuf Swing Band for a wedding at Shangri-La Paris, France
“Terrific group. Communication was easy and clear ahead of the event and the musicians were talented and charming on the night of. All our guests enjoyed the performance. Thank you!!”
Booked Panthéon Gypsy Jazz Band for a wedding at Maison de l'Amérique Latine, Paris, France
“We hired The Pantheon Gypsy Jazz Band for our black-tie wedding cocktail at La Coupole in Paris, and they were fantastic. They usually perform as a larger group, but because our reception was in a closed space, we asked for a trio without percussion. We still wanted something cheerful and swinging, and they found the perfect balance. The repertoire was beautifully adapted to the atmosphere we had hoped to create, fun, jazzy, sophisticated. They are truly excellent musicians, highly professional, and incredibly easy to work with. Pierre, in particular, was super friendly and reassuring throughout the process. At the end of the cocktail, we asked them to play our dinner entrance song — and they absolutely set the place on fire ! An unforgettable moment. We couldn’t recommend them more highly. Thank you again!!”
“The musicians delivered an exceptional performance, showcasing their talent and passion. They elevated the ambience of the dinner and were so kind!”
Booked Silver Moon Jazz Band for a wedding at Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Paris, France
“I recently had the pleasure of having these incredibly talented musicians perform at my wedding. Their beautiful harmonies and skilled performances truly set the perfect atmosphere for our special day. I had been able to plan everything with them as I wished since the first day with perfect communication. They were professional, charming and their music left a lasting impression on all our guests. I highly recommend them for any event where exceptional musical talent is desired.”
“Many thanks to The Paris Irish Band! They created an incredible atmosphere with the utmost kindness, talent and professionalism. I can’t thank them enough. Thank you, thank you!”
“Mr. Fillipo hosted my evening. He has a lot of talent and is an outstanding pianist. His kindness and professionalism were greatly appreciated. I highly recommend him. Thanks again Mr. Fillipo!”
“We are thrilled that we hired The French Dixie Band for our wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and first dance. The band gave our wedding exactly the fun and romantic atmosphere we wanted. We will always remember our first dance to the sound of their music. Our guests loved the music too; they continue to compliment us on picking them, but really we owe it to the musicians for their terrific performance. The band arrived early, worked seamlessly with our other ceremony musician and our DJ, and took care of all logistical issues so that we didn't need to think about them on our wedding day. They were responsive, easy to work with, and patient with our many questions. We are so excited to continue to see their performances live throughout the city and to get to thank them in person. Thank you again!”
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Where in France Do the Roaming Bands Perform?
Our acoustic roaming bands are available to travel across France for weddings, corporate events and other parties. They have performed at luxury weddings and private events in Cannes and throughout the French Riviera, throughout the Dordogne and around Bordeaux, and in Paris and northern France too.
The strolling bands are often recommended by wedding planners and exclusive venues in France, and as they are in such high demand have bookings for weddings 2022 and beyond. They are in especially high demand to perform on large luxury yachts.
More Information About Our Roaming Bands in France
So how does it work?
Amplified roaming bands
In NOMAD’s case, the lead singer uses a wireless mic of course. Backing vocals are provided by the other band members via headsets. Instruments-wise, guitar and bass are plugged into wireless battery packs and the drums are provided by a very nifty wheeled cajon.
The quality of amplified sound is impressive with deep bass and crisp highs – make no mistake, this is not sit-down entertainment, they will get you on your feet.
The band call their show a unique form of ‘dining entertainment’ and certainly they interact with the audience in a way that wasn’t technologically possible 10 years ago.
Acoustic roaming bands
There are also the world's best acoustic roaming bands or wandering bands featured on FixTheMusic – this option is very popular for smaller weddings or where your wedding venue has a strict sound limiter. A roaming wedding band will often perform a wide mix of pop covers – from the 60s to today's current hits, often with a slightly folk edge to the repertoire.
If you fancy transforming your birthday party, wedding reception or corporate event to a modern mediaeval banquet, then make an enquiry on FixTheMusic where we’ll be promoting a variety of wandering groups over the next few months.
The bands are also known as "wandering bands" – as they tend to wander in between and mingle with guests whilst playing their music and singing.
Most of the acoustic bands consist of a singer or two (usually male vocals, but often female too), acoustic guitar, cajon or other percussion and double bass. Occasionally the bands might also add a saxophone to the line-up.
Roaming brass bands
Another popular option is to book a roaming brass band – these modern brass groups are inspired by the roving New Orleans-style band but updated with a modern and often unusual twist. The bands usually feature trumpets, trombones and sousaphones, and occasionally a singer or even rapper to perform alongside them. These acoustic brass groups tend to be much louder than the acoustic guitar-based wandering bands, so are perfect for large public events (such as charity parades or marches).
Busking-style bands
Lastly, the bands are often described as a busking-style band. Indeed, part of the tradition of the roaming acoustic band does stem from busking musicians – traditionally, musicians performing live on the street would be acoustic of course as they would have no access to power or amplification.
Every roaming band for hire on FixTheMusic have public liability insurance and PAT tested equipment.
Some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Hiring a Roaming Band for Your Wedding or Event...
Roaming bands are a brilliant choice, especially for afternoon entertainment at your wedding. They epitomise summer and are perfect for wandering through your guests at drinks receptions.
Below are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about hiring a roaming band, which we hope will act as a definitive guide for booking a wandering band for weddings and events.
What is a roaming band?
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About FixTheMusic
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Founded in 2015 by two brothers who share a passion for great live music, FixTheMusic is a new way to find and book hand-picked bands for weddings, private parties, corporate events and charity events.
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Beyond the UK, FixTheMusic has helped clients find amazing local musicians and book UK-based bands for destination weddings and events as far afield as Cyprus, France, Malta, Monaco, Ibiza, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sweden, Norway, Finland, the Netherlands, Iceland, Finland, Poland, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Turkey, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Guinea, India, Israel, the Dominican Republic, Singapore and China.
We are the world's leading specialists in providing outstanding bands for weddings in France, Italy, Greece (and the Greek islands, especially Santorini), Spain, Portugal and Croatia.
We have ambitious plans to grow internationally over the coming years — we want FixTheMusic to be the first port of call for discovering and booking outstanding local musicians throughout the world.
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FixTheMusic was a finalist in the Parmee Prize for Entrepreneurs at Pembroke College, Cambridge.
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We have become the first port-of-call for British couples looking to hire the finest wedding bands UK has to offer.
Having provided the live music entertainment for thousands of weddings and events worldwide, we were often asked by clients if we provided other entertainers aside from bands.
We now offer a full range of entertainment options for weddings and corporate events, from fire dancers and magicians to acrobats and stilt walkers, including other professionals such as wedding photographers.
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