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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.
Reviews from local events in France
“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!”
“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
“An excellent addition to any wedding to get the party started! Super friendly, supportive and engaging. Thank you!”
“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
“This is the second time we have booked The Artists and it will not be the last. They are a fantastic band with a huge amount of talent and charisma! They played a variety of music and interacted really well the guests ! Would highly recommend :) ”
Booked The Artists for a private event at Hôtel Cantemerle Restaurant & Spa, Vence, France
“The Travellers played at our wedding and they were absolutely INCREDIBLE! To give you a sense of our wedding, we’re in our early 30s .. we had tipis at a campsite.. and loads of people there were really into music. We therefore spent ages looking for a band which would get all generations on the dance floor, who wouldn’t be cheesy and who would play a variety of styles of music. And we definitely made the right choice. Everyone danced all night long and had the best time ever! What we loved most about them (which made them unique) is their incredible mash ups… from a garage mash up to Stevie Wonder to pop and rock… just such a mix of amazing tunes and having them as mash ups means you get to hear about 3 times as many amazing tunes as normal! The band were all so lovely and super high energy. Thank you so much for everything and the rest of The Travellers crew!”
“Sonny and the team brought great energy to the day and changed the music over the night - great feedback from the guests would certainly recommend!”
Booked Sunset Roamers for a wedding at Le Domaine Du Rey, Saint-Félix-de-Pallières, France
“We were lucky enough to have The Globe Strollers liven up our wedding, and it was absolutely perfect! The atmosphere build up thanks to the strolling, creating a warm and festive atmosphere from the very beginning. Each song, which we could choose from their huge list, was played with talent, and our guests were delighted by their performances. The evening ended on a high note with the DJ and the lighting effects, which transformed the dance floor into a veritable party. We couldn't have dreamed of better entertainment for our wedding. Thank you to the whole team for making our wedding unforgettable! Special mention to Fabrice for his collaboration and all the valuable advice; it was a blast.”
Booked The Globe Strollers for a Wedding at Domaine des Courmettes in Tourettes-sur-Loup, France
“The band were amazing!! They knew exactly what to play to get the party going, they were the highlight of the wedding and we got so many compliments! Thank you!!”
Booked Riviera Roaming Band for a wedding at Château De Sannes, France
“We have booked The Craftsmen twice for our client and they are great musicians and performers. I can highly recommend them.”
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.
What is a roaming band?
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Can the roaming bands provide my venue with PLI and PAT certificates?
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