How it works
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.
Reviews from local events in France
“★★★★★ WOW WOW WOW!!! What can I say?! Sonny and the team were more than 5 stars genuinely 10/10. I honestly can’t put into words how amazing this band were and how much our guests enjoyed them at our wedding. From the very beginning, Sonny put us completely at ease. His communication was on point, everything was clear and organised, and we had absolutely zero doubts that we were in good hands. The professionalism of the whole band was outstanding. They went above and beyond to make sure our needs were met, took the time to understand exactly what we wanted and made sure we were completely comfortable with the set list. And then… THE VIBES!!! Absolutely unreal. What really separates these guys is their ability to read the room. They knew exactly when to engage the crowd, when to lift the energy and how to keep everyone involved. The dance floor and atmosphere were incredible. We had our children at the wedding and, at one point, they even performed Baby Shark to keep them entertained 😂 little touches like that showed just how adaptable and brilliant they are. Honestly, Sonny and the team are a hidden gem. If you’re considering booking them for your wedding or event, DO IT. Thank you for helping make our wedding so special. ❤️ 10/10. Couldn’t recommend them highly enough.”
“My wife and I booked the Sunset Roamers for our wedding. We were absolutely delighted with their performance: in tune, in time and on time. We would recommend them without hesitation.”
“We booked the Rovers at our wedding at Le Mas des Costes on 8 August and they were absolutely fantastic! We liaised with Simone throughout and he was great to deal with - easy, helpful and open to all suggestions and requests. The band themselves were brilliant - the acoustic set during the ceremony was fab, the jazz set during the cocktail hour was excellent and the live performance during the dinner (and the dads’ questionable singing!) was an absolute highlight of the wedding. The live concert and DJ set were also spot on. We were absolutely delighted with The Rovers and would absolutely recommend them!!”
“The Rovers attended our wedding and they were absolutely fantastic! Simone was a pleasure to work with from start to finish, on the day the music was simply beautiful and really brought all the fun and energy and dancing later on, we couldn’t recommend them more, don’t hesitate to book these guys!”
Booked The Rovers for a wedding at Château de Robernier, Montfort-sur-Argens, France
“Our wedding guests had the same reaction … WHO IS THIS BAND?!? RRB absolutely killed it. The set the vibe, flowed with the moment and creating memories that will last a lifetime. I cannot possibly imagine a better group to make your wedding day special. As one French best put it, “I have a high bar for weddings and the music. Your band was the best one I’ve seen. And I’ve been to many m au weddings””
Booked Riviera Roaming Band for a wedding at Château de Robernier, France
“An excellent addition to any wedding to get the party started! Super friendly, supportive and engaging. Thank you!”
Booked The Mad Socks for a wedding at Manoir du Bout du Pont, Agnac, France
“We were very lucky to have the Travellers perform at our wedding. They were absolutely amazing and the highlight of the night, we were all very impressed and couldn't have hoped for anyone better to play on our wedding day. The music was brilliant and they were very friendly, talented and enthusiastic. Thank you so much for playing for us and we would definitely book again and would recommend the Travellers to anyone who wants a brilliant performance. We are very grateful to you for making our wedding day so enjoyable and special. Perfect!!”
“Wow. Where to begin? Riviera Roaming Band was everything we needed and more. They were a huge hit among the guests and really got the party started! Cannot thank them enough for making our event so special.”
“AMAZING! WOW! We plan many weddings across Europe, work with many different suppliers. Great communication, also great flexibility when timings ran a bit different, really know how to create a buildup towards a great party. All the guests were dancing around the tables towards the end of the dinner. It was just truly amazing. Thank you so much for making one of our weddings so special, we can not wait to meet again!”
Booked Wandering Wonders for a wedding at Chateau de Bouffémont, Bouffémont, France
“Where to start! The band brought every vibe we could have asked for, though civilised cocktail hour, to dancing on tables into the early hours and everything in between. They read the room and adapted accordingly with expertise. On top of this, the band kindly allowed one of our guests, a singer friend, to accompany them during the cocktail hour which was particularly special. Liaising with the band prior to the wedding was seamless and the music throughout the day was faultless. Book them now while you can!”
“Riviera Roaming Band came for our wedding in the South of France and we can only praise them. Not only did they learn a specific song we wanted to play at the end of the ceremony but they created a magnificent party atmosphere at the end of our dinner. Highly recommended! Everyone loved them. Thank you so much for making our wedding so special! Sacha & Max.”
“We had The Craftsmen come to my husband's 50th and they couldn't have been better - super helpful, great line up, amenable, and all of our friends had a brilliant time and commented. Would thoroughly recommend them and the FixTheMusic platform!”
Booked The Craftsmen for a birthday party at Chateau de la Bourlie, Urval, France
More Information About Strolling Bands
So how does it work?
Acoustic strolling bands
We feature the best acoustic strolling bands. This option is very popular for smaller weddings or where your wedding venue has a strict sound limiter. A strolling 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 strolling groups over the next few months.
The bands tend to stroll 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.
Strolling brass bands
Another popular option is to book a strolling 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 strolling 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 strolling 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.
Why Hire a Strolling Band?
Strolling bands are a brilliant choice, especially for afternoon entertainment at your wedding. They epitomise summer and are perfect for strolling through your guests at drinks receptions, as they stroll and wander through the crowd.
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.