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...

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The Roaming Folks are an eccentric, continental-esque ensemble, blending violin, guitar, accordion, and 3-part male harmonies.

We're regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Trinity Buoy Wharf in London and High Billinghurst Farm in Godalming, UK.

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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.

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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...?!

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!

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.

Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...

• High Billinghurst Farm, Godalming
• Trinity Buoy Wharf, London, UK
• Wilderness Reserve, Suffolk
• Crypt on the Green, London, UK
• Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel
• The Olde Bell, Maidenhead, UK
• Victorian Bath House, London
• Two Woods Estate, West Sussex
• Barn Drift, Holt, Norfolk
• The Barns At Hunsbury Hill
• Sandhills Farm, Bletchingley, Redhill
• Watford Junction Railway Station
• Wimbledon, London
• Chobham, UK
• Putney Hill, London, UK

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.

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11 verified reviews

"These guys were absolutely amazing! Communication was great throughout the planning process and Stephen made sure we were happy with every step. The band even played a requested song for us when we came in for dinner. We really wanted something quirky and a bit different and these guys really delivered it and suited the vibe we wanted to achieve down to a tee! I can’t recommend them enough! Sad it’s all over because I could listen to your music all day! Tasha and Alan."

– Natasha Lovette, 25 October 2023, wedding at The Olde Bell, Hurley, UK

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"We booked The Roaming Folks for our ceremony on the 25th and also for a garden party on the 26th. They were easy to communicate with, regarding the booking and set list, and were always enthusiastic when discussing our events and the songs we would like from their playlist. Our guests loved them and their music and style certainly added to both days. I can't imagine either event without them and their music. Highly recommended."

– Darren Bone, 9 October 2023, wedding at Asylum Chapel, London, UK

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"Hi Stephen, Thanks for making our wedding so special. Everyone said how brilliant you guys were. And how it was one of the best bits of entertainment they'd seen at a wedding. I'm sorry if I wasn't that chatty or very helpful with much. Soooo much going on. I hope you got fed and watered ok. Once again thanks for making the day the best day of my life."

– Neil Gubbins, 25 August 2023, wedding at Victorian Bath House, Bishopsgate, London

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"Thank you for an amazing evening of entertainment at my 50th. You really got the party going and were great at mingling with the guests and picking the most appropriate songs to serenade them with or get them up and dancing, which was exactly what I wanted! Everyone thought you were brilliant!!! You were great to communicate with before the event which made it all a lot less stressful too! I’m looking forward to seeing you again at my friend's wedding after she booked you on the night because you were so good!!!!!"

– Robert & Emily Holt, 21 June 2023, 50th birthday party in Hickling, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire

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"The Roaming Folks were an absolute HIT. Their breezy music for the ceremony was perfect for our outdoor occasion, as was their walkabout for the drinks reception in the gardens. They totally kept to the brief we gave them, even though it was slightly different to their usual repertoire. Their serenade to the bride & groom at the end of the day was a class act! If you want a bohemian young group to make your day a little different, then I would highly recommend The Roaming Folks; they were all a pleasure to deal with."

– Ellie Canford, 1 June 2023, wedding at High Billinghurst Farm, High Loxley Road, Godalming, UK

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"They were fantastic and got a great reception from the guests. I would most definitely use them again. I’m glad I found FixTheMusic and would definitely use again – I’ve shared with the team too. Kind Regards, Ieuaf."

– Ieuaf Griffiths, 12 December 2022, private party at Wilderness Reserve, Suffolk

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"Will book The Roaming Folks again - they were professional and talented!"

– Sam Wheeler, 22 June 2022, private event at Crypt on the Green, Clerkenwell Close, London

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"Brilliant, brilliant, BRILLIANT! So different, thank you all for a lovely evening!"

– Lorna Bailey, 9 May 2022, garden party in London

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"Thank you soooo much for last night, everyone loved you guys!"

– Corrie Evans (Owner of Bindlesticks Wine Bar), 9 February 2022, event in London

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"You guys were A1 amazing this evening, we could not have asked for more! Thanks so much for doing a brilliant job - you rock The Roaming Folks!!"

– Annette Handley, 19 September 2021, hen party in Surrey

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"Please thank all the band on my behalf. You were brilliant on Saturday. Everyone keeps talking about you!"

– Thomas Muller, 2 September 2020, wedding in London

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