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Ock Street Band

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About Ock Street Band

An experienced festival, venue, and special events band. Their acoustic sound is a vibrant mix of vocal harmonies and varied instruments
Acoustic duo
Abingdon
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Ock Street Band was formed in 2014 and are currently Ben Nielsen - vocals, guitar, bass guitar and Kay Davies – vocals, ukulele, mandolin, bass ukulele, treble recorder & tin whistle. They play covers, playing songs they like in an acoustic, slightly country, slightly folk style, as well as writing and performing their own songs and recorded their first ever EP, ‘From Scratch’ in 2019. Their sound is acoustic with lots of vocal harmony, with Ben and Kay alternating who sings lead vocal to give both variation and their own take on different songs. They play what they love how they love and enjoy nothing more than sharing the joy that playing together brings them. They play at festivals, pub gigs, private parties, wedding ceremonies & receptions, and any other special events.

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Ock Street Band's Reviews

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Margaret P
6 months ago, for a Bar / Club / Venue event in Abingdon OX14
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5 out of 5

Their joy and enthusiasm for playing together is so obvious, also their musical talent is exceptional

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Gareth D
9 months ago, for a Bar / Club / Venue event in 42 Ock St
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5 out of 5

Great harmonies, talented singers and musicians playing a fabulous variety of covers and their own original songs. the pub was buzzing and I will be looking out for their next gig.

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Ock Street Band's Song list

Extensive Repertoire of Covers all with a relaxed folk/county vibe which includes:
Billie Jean
Black Velvet
Blowin' in the Wind
Country Roads
Daisy (Karine Polwart)
Dakota
Fields of Gold
Friday I'm in Love
Have You Ever Seen The Rain
Hello Mary Lou
Hey Soul Sister
Human (Rag 'n' Bone Man)
Hungry Heart
I Shot the Sheriff
It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere
Jessie
Jolene
Kokomo
Letter
Me and Bobby McGee
Mr Rock and Roll
Mustang Sally
No Matter What
On the Road Again
Perfect
Remember Everything
Sitting Down Here
Skinny Genes
Small Town Boy
Something Like Olivia
Streets of London
Stuck in the Middle With You
Summer of '69
Summertime
Sweet Caroline
Sweet Child of Mine
Tainted Love
Take it Easy
Three Little Birds
Try (Pink)
Windward Away (Julie Fowlis)
Wonderful Tonight
Ock Street Band Originals including:
'From Scratch' debut EP
We Fly Free
My Old Guitar
Love of Life
Leaving the Party with You
Wings Like Eagles
Flowers in the Sunshine
You Give Me Life
Oh What a Day
Take A Chance
Go Gently
Just Be Yourself
The High Life
The Journey
You Are So Beautiful

Ock Street Band's Prices

Last updated: 2024

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

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£500
Up to 2 hours£625
Up to 3 hours£750
Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

If you require a little more than a duo, we have a 3 piece option with cahon. this gives our sound a more up tempo feel which might suit your event.

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

We do our best to be flexible so please feel confident to get in touch and discuss any changes.

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

Absolutely! this is included in our package and helps to keep the atmosphere of the event going.

How much time do you need to set up?

We need 1 hour to set up. however as soon as the PA is set up we provide a playlist to get the atmosphere warmed up whilst the rest of the set up goes on.

Can you roam around while you perform?

No - we prefer to be set up in one place.

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

Our set lists are prepared based on our experience of what works best in each setting. however we are always happy to chat this through and see how we can tailor things to your event eg including the host's favourite song.

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

Our PA and any lighting is included in your quote.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

If a special request is already part of our song list then we are happy to include this for no extra charge. However if you need us to learn something new then there will be an additional £30 fee added per song to take into account rehearsal time.
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Folk, Country
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Event types:
Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Wedding, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Private event, Birthday party, Church service, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service
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