About The Roaming Folks – folk style pop covers band based in London
Welcome to the eclectic world of The Roaming Folks!
A carnival of spontaneous musical wonder, born from the chance combination of three somewhat brilliant, like-minded musicians, on one dark, cold winter's eve, early in the year of two thousand and nine...
We're listed on FixTheMusic's 19 Best Roaming Bands in the UK 🏆
The Roaming Folks are an eccentric, continental-esque ensemble, blending violin, guitar, accordion, and 3-part male harmonies.
We cover a hugely varied repertoire of music ranging from the 1800s to the present – from Muse to Dizzee Rascal, Frank Sinatra to Britney Spears.
We're listed on FixTheMusic's 31 Best Wedding Bands in the UK 🏆
We're regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Karczma Młyniska in Poland, Trinity Buoy Wharf in London and High Billinghurst Farm in Godalming, UK.
We play folky covers in our own quirky, inimitable style, complete with a good dash of comedy and theatre!
Whatever your taste; with our genre-spanning concoction of music we can't fail to entertain!
So please come in, have a jig, and join in the maniacal musical madness that is..The Roaming Folks!
Are you tired of hearing those same cliched covers of Mr. Brightside and Summer of 69..? Do you have a wedding, party, or event fast approaching and you're looking for something...a little different to entertain your guests? Say, a quirky trio of musicians...?!
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We can perform either acoustic or amplified – all our creatively arranged covers in our upbeat, folky style, clear as day from our handy PA, suitable for a crowd of up to 150!
ALTERNATIVELY...unlike that gear-laden band tethered to the stage, one of our most popular and unique features is that as an acoustic act, we will ROAM your event..!
This allows us to play up close and personal, ensuring every guest hears us as we play our somewhat mad and quirky music, spreading theatrical atmosphere wherever we go!
We make a habit of interacting with our audience where we can, whether serenading the happy couple, getting people involved, or spontaneously 'attacking' someone (in the musical sense)! So be prepared!
Weddings
Everyone loves a wedding, and none more than us! Anyone can hire a function band – but a quirky, contemporary folk trio is thinking well outside the box!
We will complement the occasion not just musically, but aesthetically and charmingly!
With no drums to worry about, we take up minimal space, or we can roam the event and play to your guests personally, whilst providing a soundtrack that will ensure your guests never forget your special day!
View the complete range of wedding bands for hire in the UK.
Whether your event is set in stone, or just an idea floating around in your head, don't hesitate to get in contact if you think you might like to have us play for you!
We always make every effort to be flexible to your needs, and are happy to have a chat about any special requests (including a specially arranged song favourite)!
We can include a saxophonist, double bass or other instruments by request.
We have varying price packages to suit your budget, and we provide a quote based on your exact requirements.
The band was recently booked on FixTheMusic for a small corporate gathering at Wilderness Reserve in Suffolk.
So if you're looking to hire the finest folk style roaming band London has to offer for your wedding or event, get in touch with us.
Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...
Bad Guy - Billie Eilish
Watermelon Sugar - Harry Styles
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
Toxic - Britney Spears
Umbrella - Rhianna
I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
Laserlight - Jessie J
Poker Face - Lady Gaga
Ooh Ah Just a Little Bit - Gina G
Like a Virgin (Moulin Rouge version) - Madonna
You Spin Me Right Round - Dead or Alive
No Limit - 2 Unlimited
Rhythm of the Night - Corona
Get Lucky - Daft Punk
Crazy in Love - Beyonce/Emile Sandi
Sway - Dean Martin
Mambo Italiano - Dean Martin
Amore - Dean Martin
Come Fly With Me - Frank Sinatra
Fly Me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra
Moondance - Van Morrison/Michael Buble
It’s Not Unusual - Tom Jones
At Last - Etta James
I Just Want to Make Love to You - Etta James
Shout - Isley Brothers
Just the ‘Three’ (Two) of Us - Bill Withers
Knights of Cydonia - Muse
Plug in Trio - Muse
Unintended - Muse
Map of Your Head - Muse
Cave - Muse
Time is Running Out - Muse
Final Countdown - Europe
Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand
High & Dry - Radiohead
Wind Cries Mary - Jimi Hendrix
Hey Joe - Jimi Hendrix
Voodoo Child - Jimi Hendrix
California - Phantom Planet
Eye of the Tiger - Survivor
I Believe in a Thing Called Love - The Darkness
Don’t Stop Believin’ - Journey
Sweet Child of Mine - Guns N’ Roses
I’m a Believer - The Monkees
Pompeii - Bastille
Libertango - Astor Piazolla
Czardas - Vittorio Monti
Hoe Down - Aaron Copland
Symphony No. 5 in C Minor - Beethoven
Chariots of Fire
Can You Feel the Love Tonight - The Lion King
La Valse d’Amelie
L’Autre Valse d’Amelie
Singing in the Rain
Theme from Up
Rhythm of Life - Sweet Charity
Love Always Comes as a Surprise - Madagascar 3
Come Dance Wiv Me - Dizzee Rascal
Gold Dust - DJ Fresh
Omen - The Prodigy
Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen
La Vie en Rose - Edith Piaf
Irish Jig
Korobeiniki (Tetris theme)
"Cannot recommend these guys enough - such a amazing addition to our day."
"We hired the Roaming Folks for our wedding reception. They were so much fun and all our guests loved them. They read the room so well. Would highly recommend for your wedding!"
"What a wonderful band! They have a great sound, a unique take on popular classics and such great energy that brings the crowd together. They also played live for our couples dance session which made the event so beautiful. So glad we found them and if you want a band that know how to work an audience, plus they are fun and versatile, then The Roaming Folks will be the best choice! Same time next year chaps?! x"
"5 stars are not enough! A very fun band of excellent quality with a brilliant repertoire. But, the most important thing they bring is an intensely personalised attention to detail. Nothing was too much trouble in the planning. Every effort was made to understand the event and what was important to us as the clients. There was zero sense of bashing out a standardised set list. In fact, new music was even learned to make this event as special as possible. Timings were immaculate and The Roaming Folks went out of their way to work with the other staff at the event. Not to mention, it was intensely hot and they did not wilt, or even hint at any difficulties. HIGHLY RECOMMEND."
