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Five Dollar Shake

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About Five Dollar Shake

Well established covers band based in West Sussex, playing a mix of music from all eras including contemporary, country, blues and rock.
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Horsham
Public liability insurance of ยฃ1 million

Five Dollar Shake is a Surrey and Sussex-based band delivering rich vocal harmonies, dynamic guitars, lively mandolin and driving rhythms. Our sound blends Americana, folk-rock, roots, and soul โ€” perfect for everything from chilled acoustic sessions to full-band party sets. We perform because we love it. Music is in our blood, and that passion comes through in every performance. Available as either a versatile acoustic trio or a four-piece with drums, we tailor each show to suit the vibe โ€” whether thatโ€™s background music for a relaxed afternoon or a high-energy set that gets everyone dancing. Our musicians bring a mix of formal training and live experience from pubs, festivals, weddings and beyond. We pride ourselves on being tight, professional, and easy to work with โ€” no fuss, just great music played well. Highlights include regular shows at The Malt Shovel in Horsham, one of the areaโ€™s most respected live music venues, along with gigs at The Kings Arms in Billingshurst, Knepp Wilding Kitchen, and a growing list of private events and local festivals. We're known for our chemistry on stage, thoughtful arrangements, and setlists that blend crowd-pleasers with unexpected gems. Whether youโ€™re after a laid-back trio or a full-on party band, Five Dollar Shake brings heart, harmony, and a rootsy, feel-good sound that makes any event special.

Five Dollar Shake's Reviews

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Marcus

Thanks for a brilliant night Friday everyone really enjoyed it. Let me know if I need to give you some more cash cos you played a little longer than anticipated. Cheers again Marcus

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Shaun S
1 year ago

What a band. Seen them many times and booked them for Horsham Football Club post match. Went down a storm. Very talented musicians, great variety of material and just exceptionally nice group of people who evidently love what they do.

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Five Dollar Shake's Song list

Baby Driver โ€“ Simon & Garfunkel
Bad Moon Rising โ€“ Creedence Clearwater Revival
Before he Cheats โ€“ Carrie Underwood
Belly of the Beast โ€“ Watchhouse
Black Horse and the Cherry Tree โ€“ K T Tunstall
Black Water โ€“ The Doobie Brothers
Brass in Pocket โ€“ Pretenders
Call me the Breeze โ€“ J. J. Cale
Can You See Him โ€“ Batdorf & Rodney
Can't Let Go โ€“ Lucinda Williams
Crazy Little Thing Called Love โ€“ Queen
Don't Fear the Reaper โ€“ Blue Oyster Cult
Dooley's Farm โ€“ Molly Tuttle & the Golden Highway
Dreams โ€“ Fleetwood Mac
End of the Line โ€“ Traveling Wilburys
Folsom Prison Blues โ€“ Johnny Cash
Freight Train โ€“ The Little Willies
Friend of the Devil โ€“ Grateful Dead
Get Back โ€“ The Beatles
Go Your Own Way โ€“ Fleetwood Mac
Got my Mind Set on You โ€“ George Harrison
Green River โ€“ Creedence Clearwater Revival
Harvest Moon โ€“ Neil Young
House of Stone โ€“ Watchhouse
House of the Rising Sun โ€“ The Animals
I Feel the Earth Move โ€“ Carole King
Jeffrey's Hell โ€“ The Boxcars
Jolene โ€“ Dolly Parton
Lady Maddonna โ€“ The Beatles
Lay Down Sally โ€“ Eric Clapton
Long Time Gone โ€“ The Chicks
Love Me โ€“ The Little Willies *(cover of Elvis)*
Midnight in Harlem โ€“ Tedeschi Trucks Band
Mr Cash โ€“ Kezia Gill
Mrs Robinson โ€“ Simon & Garfunkel
My Church โ€“ Maren Morris
Old Love โ€“ Eric Clapton
Out with the Crow โ€“ The Haunted Windchimes
Pain Killer (Summer Rain) โ€“ Turin Brakes
People are Strange โ€“ The Doors
Ready or Not โ€“ Shakey Graves
Revved Up โ€“ Katy Hurt
Rhiannon โ€“ Fleetwood Mac
Righteously โ€“ Anna Ash
San Francisco Bay Blues โ€“ Eric Clapton (Unplugged version)
Second Hand News โ€“ Fleetwood Mac
Sixteen Tons โ€“ Della Mae
Stuck in the Middle with You โ€“ Stealers Wheel
Sun, Dirt and Water โ€“ The Waifs
Sunny Afternoon โ€“ The Kinks
Sweet Dreams โ€“ Eurythmics
Tainted Love โ€“ Imelda May *(original by Gloria Jones, famously covered by Soft Cell)*
Take it Easy โ€“ Eagles
Teenage Dirtbag โ€“ Wheatus
Tennessee Mountain Girl โ€“ Rubber Knife Gang
Tennessee Stud โ€“ The Little Willies (cover version)
Tennessee Whiskey โ€“ Chris Stapleton
The Chain โ€“ Fleetwood Mac
The Sea โ€“ Morcheeba
The Weight โ€“ The Band
Venus โ€“ Shocking Blue
Wade in the Water โ€“ Eva Cassidy
Weather With You โ€“ Crowded House
Wicked Game โ€“ Chris Isaak
Working For Somebody Else โ€“ The Brothers Comatose
Your Water โ€“ Sarah Jarosz & Parker Millsap

Five Dollar Shake's Prices

Last updated: 2025

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click โ€œCheck availabilityโ€.

Standard Prices
DurationPrice
Up to 1 hourยฃ625
Up to 2 hoursยฃ750
Up to 3 hoursยฃ875
Packages
6 Hour Package Deal4 musicians6 hours
Our 6 Hour Package Deal includes: ๐Ÿš Travel up to 1 hour each way ๐Ÿ›  1 hour setup time ๐ŸŽถ 3 x 45-minute live sets with short breaks (~3 hours total) ๐Ÿ“ฆ 1 hour pack-down ๐ŸŽง Music between sets (background playlist if needed) ๐Ÿ”Š Full PA system and lighting ๐Ÿ•’ Total included on-site time: 6 hours Total (inc. 1 hour buffer) ๐Ÿ—บ Total included travel: Up to 2 hours round trip ๐ŸŽผ Whatโ€™s Included Beyond the Music When you hire Five Dollar Shake, youโ€™re not just booking a band โ€” you're booking a full live entertainment experience with all the behind-the-scenes planning built in. โœ… Pre-Event Coordination Smooth and friendly communication Coordinating with you or your planner Reviewing your schedule and needs ๐ŸŽธ Rehearsal & Requests Tailoring our set list to fit the vibe and timing ๐Ÿ”Œ Gear, Setup & Soundcheck Full PA system, lighting, instruments Handling all logistics โ€” setup, pack-down, and soundcheck ๐Ÿ•“ Flexibility Early arrival or late finish if needed Buffer time for changes, overruns, or weather Always ready to adapt on the day
ยฃ1000

Add-ons

Subsistance
+ยฃ50
Extra Travel
+ยฃ50
Extra time (over 6hr package deal)
+ยฃ62.50
Virtual Consultation and 3 New Songs Learned
+ยฃ93.75
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

We bring high energy and great musicianship to all the music we play. We work hard to get the songs to the quality they are.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

All sorts of venues from pubs, clubs, corporate events and festivals.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

We have a wide range of influences acrosss many genres including country, jazz, rock, blues etc.

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Local festivals or some of the private functions we have played.

Will the singer be the same as who I see in the videos?

Yes

Do you have different line-up options?

Trio for a more chilled acoustic vibe or 4 piece for a full band experience

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

Please let us know as soon as possible if there are changes we are happy to try and accommodate you.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes

How much time do you need to set up?

Usually an hour to setup and sound check

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

You can select songs we play to build a setlist that suits you

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

Yes

Can you learn song requests before the event?

We are happy to learn up to three songs as long as they suit our setup
Musicianship
Genres:
Country, Bluegrass, Folk rock, Rock, Pop rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Folk
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Event types:
Bar / Club / Venue event, Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Birthday party, Cruise
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