About The Turnpikes – professional folk & roaming band based in Amalfi, Italy
The Turnpikes is a four-piece folk roaming band based in the picturesque town of Amalfi, Italy.
With their soulful harmonies and dynamic instrumentation, they have been captivating audiences in the wedding and entertainment industry for several years.
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The band consists of a guitarist/vocalist, a violinist, a cajonist/backing vocalist, and a bass ukulele/accordionist.
The song list includes Italian and international rock, folk, and pop music by artists such as The Beatles, Sting, Coldplay, Oasis, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Bob Marley, Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, and up to pure 50s rock & roll mixed with classic Neapolitan tradition songs revisited with a folk sound.
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We're regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Waterfall Garden in Malta, Caruso Belmond Hotel on the Amalfi Coast, SPAO Borgo San Pietro Aquaeortus in Umbria, Villa Arvedi in Grezzana and Masseria Astapiana Villa Giusso in Vico Equense, Italy.
The Turnpikes' performances are not just about music - they are a full experience.
The band's energetic stage presence and ability to connect with their audience make every performance an unforgettable event.
Below you can find a short description about our services:
Acoustic Roaming Performance
The band follows the guests in the various places of the wedding venue, playing acoustic music with the support of a battery amplifier and a microphone. Background music will be provided. Usually roaming performance will cover:
Fixed position with amplification
In this scenario, usually we play pre-recorded music before, between and after our live sets.
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We always have a party playlist with us, with a mix of old and new classics, but you are more than welcome to provide your own. During this, usually the most important moments are:
On request, the performance order can be customised to the needs of the couple.
Whether playing at a rustic outdoor wedding or a lively street festival, The Turnpike's music is sure to get people dancing and singing along.
Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...
Friday I’m in love
Scar Tissue
What a wonderful world
Wonderwall
Valerie
Can’t take my eyes off you
Stand by me
Mrs Robinson
Lady Madonna
From me to you
Three Little Birds
She loves you
I want to hold your hand
Englishman in New York
I’m Yours
Waitin’ in Vain
I shot the sheriff
Lemon Tree
Yellow
Viva La Vida
Wicked game
Can’t help falling in love with you
Starman
Cry to me
Don’t look back in anger
I’m on fire
Just Like Heaven
Boys don’t cry
Basket Case
Get lucky
Betty Davis eyes
Sweet Home Chicago
Crocodile rock
Jailhouse rock
Let’s Twist Again
Crazy little thing called love
Nel blu dipinto di blu (Volare)
Via con me/ Hit the road jack
(mashup)
Quando Quando Quando
Azzurro
Un’avventura
Il tempo di morire
Con il nastro rosa
Canzone
Attenti al lupo
Dubbi non ho
Dipende
Amore disperato
Mambo Italiano
Bella Ciao
L ’Italiano
Sarà perché ti amo
Tu vuò fa’ l’americano
‘O sarracino
‘O sole mio/It’s now or never (mashup)
O surdato ‘nnammurato
A Tazza ‘e cafè
Guaglione
Tammurriata Nera
"Absolutely don’t think about it. They were incredible.. I would hire them again in a heartbeat. Perfect throughout the entire event and even made some special changes last minute for us! Book them!!"
"These guys were incredible. We booked them for our welcome party after wondering if it would be worth it over just playing music and we are so glad we did! They played a first set that was more background music while guests talked, and then the second set brought up the energy - pulling everyone onto the dance floor with a mix of Italian and American rock and pop. Everyone was blown away and kept asking how we would top them for the actual wedding. Can't recommend enough!"
"The Turnpikes were professional and competent from the first contact, they were able to fulfil our every musical desire, from the religious ceremony to the dinner. True artists, able to amaze us and our guests with pieces performed to perfection. Well, if we were to remarry again, we would only ever choose them!"
"The Turnpikes made our wedding in Amalfi unforgettable. We did not know them before and have been positively surprised. From the first note to the last, they played with such passion and professionalism. They curated the perfect set, blending Italian and English songs seamlessly, and brought so much warmth and joy to our special day. Their performance created magical moments we’ll never forget. A dream band that we wholeheartedly recommend!"
