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About Joyrider

“Five stars is not enough for this band. If you are looking for a band for any occasion then look no further than Joyrider.” - James, Groom
Wedding band
Letchworth Garden City
Public liability insurance of £10 million

WE ARE PARTY STARTERS. No matter what your taste in music, or theme for your event, we pride ourselves in being able to get people on the floor, dancing and singing their hearts out. Based in Hertfordshire, we have over 10 years of experience playing everything from small parties to corporate events and weddings all across the UK. Our passion is to provide the ultimate live band experience so you have a night to remember. Our show-stopping performance is full of harmonies and floor fillers that are guaranteed to get your party pumping! GET TO KNOW US Joyrider is a band with years of experience rocking venues, events and weddings up and down the country. We pride ourselves on putting on an incredible show, that will get every up off their seat, singing and dancing, and make your event a night to remember. We offer a variety of packages that can suit any occasion, and will happily work with you on every aspect of the evening to make it perfect. WHERE WE’RE FROM We’re based in Hertfordshire and regularly play at venues across the county, including St Albans, Baldock, Bedford, Stevenage, Hatfield, Hertford, Harpenden, Hemel Hempstead, Hitchin even as far north as Cambridge & Neots. There are always opportunities to see us play live, so just ask us when we’re playing near you. While we’re based in Hertfordshire, that doesn’t mean we won’t travel to you! We’ve often played events further from home so if you’re from a bit further afield we won’t let that stop us. We’re always happy to travel! OUR FAVOURITE VENUES We have years of experience playing weddings and functions all over Hertfordshire. Below is a list of venues that we have played before or are due to play in 2022. We have great relationships with all of them, so if you aren’t sure about a venue yet, we can help! Sopwell House, St Albans Offley Place Country House, Great Offley The Farmhouse At Redcoats, Hitchin Lanwades Hall, Newmarket Madingley Hall, Cambridge The Thatch Barn, Cambridgeshire The Manor House, Chippenham Shuttleworth House, Bedfordshire The Broadway Hotel, Letchworth Garden City Dodford Manor, Northamptonshire Tewin Bury Farm, Welwyn Knebworth House, Stevenage WEDDINGS Joyrider are passionate about making the music for your wedding just as special as the rest of your day. We can provide music to every part of your day, including your walk down the aisle, a live band for your evening entertainment and a complimentary fully manned DJ to finish your wedding on a high. Our setlist can be tailored to your preferences! We want you to love the music as much as you love your partner. We’ll arrange timings with you or your wedding planner, to make sure everything runs perfectly on the day. Full Band Experience: This is what we pride ourselves on! We put on a high-energy, dynamic show that will have your friends and family dancing all night long. With one female and two male vocalists, we cover a wide range of music from rock & pop to Motown and disco music. Our setlist covers music from every decade including the 1960s, 70s, 80s, 90s all the way to modern-day hits, to make sure that everyone will have a reason to get up off their seats Acoustic Duo: A perfect romantic accompaniment to your special day. Ian and Jen will sing your chosen song as you walk down the aisle, or make your drinks reception feel like a dream with a set full of beautiful serenades. Their idyllic vocal harmonies and luscious guitar melodies will make you feel more in love than ever. The acoustic duo come as part of our full wedding package, but you can also hire them separately GET IN TOUCH We’d love to play your event, so please get in touch for a quote!

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Joyrider's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Paul T
3 days ago
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5 out of 5

Fantastic band, everybody commented on their performance, I would recommend them for any celebration, no complaints at all

Reply from Joyrider
3 days ago

Thanks Paul, we had a lot of fun and we are pleased you had a great night. Best wishes Joyrider

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Victoria J
1 year ago, for a Wedding in United Kingdom
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Joyrider played at our wedding last week and were absolutely amazing. Great set with a mix of songs that catered to everyone, and kept everyone on the dance floor all night! The band were awesome and everyone was commenting on how brilliant they were. Steve was really helpful in the run up to the event and made sure we had no unanswered questions and the night ran so smoothly. They were also able to sing our choice of first dance song which was so special. Thank you to Steve, Jen and the rest of the guys for helping to make our day so perfect.

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Suzanne J
1 year ago, for a Wedding in United Kingdom
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5 out of 5

Joyrider played at our wedding recently and were fantastic. Excellent band who got the party started and kept it going! Everyone loved the music and the band were also great to deal with in the run up to the wedding in terms of communication and accommodating our requests. Would highly recommend. Thank you again all!

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Joyrider's Song list

If you don’t see your favourite song, ask us!
We will always try to accommodate requests for your special day.
• 1960S
Aretha Franklin - Respect
The Beatles - Twist N Shout
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Fortunate Son
Elvis - Suspicious Minds
Frank Wilson - Do I Love You
Martha Reeves - Dancing In The Streets
Marvin Gaye - Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
Ritchie Valens - La Bamba
• 1970S
Abba - Dancing Queen
Bee Gees - Night Fever
Ben E. King - Stand By Me
Candi Staton - Young Hearts Run Free
Bruce Springsteen - Born to Run
Chic - Good Times
Earth, Wind & Fire - September
Fleetwood Mac - Don't Stop
Fleetwood Mac - Go Your Own Way
Frankie Vallie - Oh What A Night
Free - All Right Now
Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
Kool & The Gang - Get Down On It
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sweet Home Alabama
Rod Stewart - Maggie May
Tina Turner - Proud Mary
• 1980S
AC/DC - Highway To Hell
AC/DC - Whole Lotta Rosie
AC/DC - Thunderstruck
Aha - Take On Me
Billy Idol - Rebel Yell
Bon Jovi - Livin’ On A Prayer
Bryan Adams - Summer of ‘69
Chaka Khan - I'm Every Woman
Chaka Khan - Ain't Nobody
Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Dolly Parton - 9 to 5
The Doobie Brothers - Listen To The Music
The Doobie Brothers - Long Train Running
Duran Duran - Hungry Like A Wolf
Duran Duran - Girls On Film
The Eagles - Take It Easy
George Michael - Faith
Guns & Roses - Sweet Child O’ Mine
The Jam - Town Called Malice
Journey - Don’t Stop Believin’
Katrina & The Waves - Walking On Sunshine
Luther Vandross - Never Too Much
Luther Vandross - Ain’t No Stopping Us Now
Madness - Baggy Trousers
Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
Motorhead - Ace Of Spades
Phil Oakley & Giorgio Moroder - Electric Dreams
The Police - Every Breath You Take
Spandau Ballet - Gold
The Specials - Too Much Too Young
Tiffany - I Think We're Alone Now
Toto - Hold the line
Wham! - Wake Me Up Before You Go Go
ZZ Top - Sharp Dressed Man
• 1990S
Bryan Adams & Mel C - When You’re Gone
Chesney Hawkes - The One And Only
Foo Fighters - Everlong
Foo Fighters - Times Like These
Metallica - Enter Sandman
Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit
Ricky Martin - Livin Da Vida Loca
Take That - Relight My Fire
• 2000S
Arctic Monkeys - Mardy Bum
Beyonce - Crazy In Love
Beyonce - Single Ladies
Christina Aguilera - Lady Marmalade
Franz Ferdinand - Take Me Out
The Fratellis - Chelsea Dagger
Kelly Clarkson - Since U Been Gone
The Killers - Mr. Brightside
Kings Of Leon - Use Somebody
Manic Street Preachers - Your Love Alone
Razorlight - In The Morning
Stereophonics - Dakota
U2 - Vertigo
• 2010S
Adele - Rolling In The Deep
Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk
Christina Perri - A Thousand Years
Daft Punk - Get Lucky
David Guetta - Titanium
Ed Sheeran - Castle On The Hill
Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud
Ed Sheeran - Photograph
Florence + The Machine - You've Got The Love
Harry Styles - As It Was
Harry Styles - Watermelon Sugar
Imagine Dragons - Believer
Justin Timberlake - Can’t Stop The Feeling
Lizzo - About Damn Time
Maroon 5 - Moves Like Jagger
Maroon 5 - Sugar
Pharrell Williams - Happy
Taylor Swift - Shake It Off
Walk The Moon - Shut Up And Dance
The Weeknd - Blinding Lights
• ACOUSTIC DUO REPERTOIRE
Amy Winehouse - Valerie
Adam Levine - Lost Stars
Adele - Make You Feel My Love
Al Green - Let’s Stay Together
Aha - Take On Me
Aretha Franklin - Say A Little Prayer
Ben E King - Stand By Me
Bill Withers - Lovely Day
Bruno Mars - Just The Way You Are
Christina Perry - A Thousand Years
David Guetta - Titanium
Dolly Parton - Jolene
Duffy - Mercy
Earth, Wind & Fire - September
Eva Cassidy - Songbird
Eva Cassidy - Time After Time
Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud
Ed Sheeran - Photograph
Ed Sheeran - Perfect
Eric Clapton - Change The World
Go West - King of Wishful Thinking
George Michael - Faith
Hall & Oates - You Make My Dreams Come True
John Legend - All Of Me
Joni Mitchell - Big Yellow Taxi
Justin Timberlake - Can't Stop The Feeling
Katy Perry - Teenage Dream
Keane - Somewhere Only We Know
Kings Of Leon - Use Somebody
Lady A - Need You Now
Lady A - American Honey
Maroon 5 - Sugar
Michael Buble - Save The Last Dance For Me
Miley Cyrus - Flowers
Nat King Cole - Love
New Radicals - Get What You Give
Norah Jones - Don’t Know Why
Phil Oakley - Electric Dreams
Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
Sixpence Non The Richer - Kiss Me
Shania Twain - You're Still The One
Stevie Nicks - Landslides
Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Tiffany - I Think We're Alone Now
The Emotions - You Got The Best Of My Love
The Police - Every Breath You Take
Tina Turner - The Best
Tom Walker - Just You And I

Joyrider's Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£1562.50
Up to 2 hours£2062.50
Up to 3 hours£2812.50
Packages
Wedding ceremony2 musicians
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£687.50
Full day package5 musicians
- Acoustic Duo before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. Max 2 hours - Full 5 piece band for the evening Max 2 hours 30 mins Plus all background music throughout the day via playlists as specified by the client.
£3437.50

Add-ons

Skype Consultation and 3 New Songs Learned
+£625
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Four us it is not just about playing the songs but about entertaining the audience and engaging with the audience to make Joyrider a memorable experience.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

We have played in some of the most prestigious Hotels, Wedding Venues, Outdoor Festivals in and around the UK and Europe.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

We have a wide range of infuences from Pop through to Jazz

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

Difficult to say. We have done shows for big corporate brands and also outdoor festivals in front of thousands of people.

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

We strive to make sure the line-up you see is what you get on the night. We do have pre-auditioned 'dep' musicians available in case a band member falls ill or is unavailable. As a professional band, our reputation means everything so you can be confident that all of our players are of a very high level.

Do you have different line-up options?

We are a Five Piece Band with Male & Female Lead Vocalists. Instruments are Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards & Drums. We can play as a Four Piece Band with One Lead Singer, either Male or Female. We also have an Acoustic Duo option that is perfect for Drink receptions and laid-back atmospheres. That is Jennifer, vocals and Ian on acoustic guitar and vocals.

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

We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let us know.

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

Absolutely! We provide a complimentary, fully-manned disco at every event. We can provide a playlist, use yours, or suggest background music to create the right atmosphere, using our own sound system.

How much time do you need to set up?

Minimum 1 hour for the full band and 30 mins for the acoustic duo.

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

Our set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests dance and have an amazing time. However, we're definitely happy to chat through and make sure we find what works for your event.

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

We provide our own professional PA system. We bring everything we need, including high-quality stage lighting and sound equipment, to give the best performance possible. Yes, all of our equipment is PAT-tested and we are fully covered by public liability insurance.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

We’ll work with you on any special requests before your event. We can (and will) accommodate almost every request!
Musicianship
Genres:
Pop, Classic rock, Soul, R&B, Funk, Disco, Blues, Acoustic, Rock, Pop rock, Indie, Motown, Reggae, Covers, Hip Hop, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Easy listening, Light music
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Event types:
Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Private event, Charity event, New Year's Eve, Christmas party, Birthday party
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