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About The Breaks

Experienced, versatile & award-winning 3/4-piece party band is perfect for any event that demands a wide range of music.
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Plymouth
Public liability insurance of £5 million

Established in 2012, this highly experienced, versatile & award-winning 3/4-piece party band is perfect for any event that demands a wide range of music. From classic hits to contemporary tunes, the band delivers an energetic performance while maintaining an intimate, compact setup. Whether it’s a wedding, corporate event, or private party, they are skilled at setting the perfect tone for any occasion. Fun fact: The manager of The Always James has played on many top 10 albums including Busted’s “A Present For Everyone.” & Matt Willis’s Keeping Me Up All Night.

The Breaks' Reviews

From customers:

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Dan
1 year ago

Thank you to Joe and the band for making our evening so special! Honestly couldn’t have wished for a better wedding band! Forever grateful!

S
Stacey
1 year ago

Just watching back our wedding video and we cannot thank the Laurels enough for making our evening a night to remember. From start to finish the dance floor was full! The flexibility in their setup was a big selling point for us and they fully met the brief. Their communication was excellent throughout – could not recommend these guys enough!

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The Breaks' Song list

AC/DC – Highway To Hell
AC/DC – Whole Lotta Rosie
All American Rejects – Dirty Little Secret
Al Green – Let’s Stay Together
Arctic Monkeys – I Bet That You Look Good On The Dancefloor
Arctic Monkeys – When The Sun Goes Down
Bad Moon Rising – Creedence Clearwater Revival
Ben Howard – Only Love
Ben Le’Oncle Soul – Seven Nation Army
Better Together – Jack Johnson
Biffy Clyro – Bubbles
Biffy Clyro – Many Of Horror
Biffy Clyro – Mountains
Billy Idol – Rebel Yell
Blink 182 – All The Small Things
Blink 182 – First Date
Blink 182 – What’s My Age Again
Bob Marley – I Shot The Sherriff
Bob Marley – No Woman, No Cry
Bowling For Soup – Girl All The Bad Guys Want
Bruce Springsteen – Dancing In The Dark
Bruno Mars – Locked Out Of Heaven
Bruno Mars – Marry You
Bryan Adams – Summer Of 69
Buddy Holly – Peggy Sue
Charles Wright – Express Yourself
Childish Gambino – Redbone
Chuck Berry – Johnny B Goode
Coldplay – Adventure Of A Lifetime
Coldplay – Viva La Vida
Cream – Sunshine Of Your Love
Creedence Clearwater Revival – Bad Moon Rising
Creedence Clearwater Revival – Proud Mary
Daft Punk – Get Lucky
Damien Rice – Cannonball
David Bowie – Let’s Dance
Doobie Brothers – Long Train Running
Ed Sheeran – Shape Of You
Ed Sheeran – Tenerife Sea
Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud
Eagle Eyed Cherry – Save Tonight
Elvis Presley – Jailhouse Rock
Fall Out Boy – Sugar We’re Going Down
Feeder – Buck Rogers
Feeder – Just A Day
Fleetwood Mac – Dreams
Fleetwood Mac – Everywhere
Fleetwood Mac – Go Your Own Way
Foo Fighters – Best Of You
Foo Fighters – Everlong
Foo Fighters – Learn To Fly
Foo Fighters – Monkey Wrench
Foo Fighters – My Hero
Foo Fighters – Times Like These
Fountains Of Wayne – Stacy’s Mom
George Michael – Faith
Gnarles Barkley – Crazy
Good Charlotte – Girls & Boys
Good Charlotte – Lifestyles Of The Rich & Famous
Good Charlotte – The Anthem
Green Day – American Idiot
Green Day – Basketcase
Green Day – Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
Green Day – Holiday
Hey Soul Sister – Train
I Can’t Make You Love Me – Bonnie Raitt
I Won’t Give Up – Jason Mraz
I’m A Believer – The Monkees
I Shot The Sheriff – Bob Marley
In Bloom – Nirvana
I’ve Got A Feeling – The Beatles
Jake Bugg – Lightning Bolt
James Bay – Hold Back The River
James Bay – Let It Go
James Vincent McMorrow – Higher Love
Jimi Hendrix – All Along The Watchtower
Jimi Hendrix – Hey Joe
Jimi Hendrix – Little Wing
Jimmy Eat World – The Middle
Jolene – Ray Lamontagne
Justin Bieber – Sorry
Kasabian – Club Foot
Kasabian – Fire
Kings Of Leon – Molly’s Chambers
Kings Of Leon – Use Somebody
Let It Be Me – Ray Lamontagne
Let’s Stay Together – Al Green
Lit – My Own Worst Enemy
Lynyrd Skynyrd – Sweet Home Alabama
Make You Feel My Love – Dylan/Adele
Marvin Gaye – Heard It Through The Grapevine
My Chemical Romance – I’m Not Okay
My Chemical Romance – Teenagers
Muse – Plug In Baby
Nina Simone – Feeling Good
Nirvana – Come As You Are
Nirvana – Heart Shaped Box
Nirvana – In Bloom
Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit
Oasis – Don’t Look Back In Anger
Otis Redding – Hard To Handle
Outkast – Hey Ya
Panic At The Disco – I Write Sins Not Tragedies
Paramore – Misery Business
Pharell Williams – Happy
Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here
Prince – Kiss
Prince – Purple Rain
Queen – Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Queen – Don’t Stop Me Now
Queens Of The Stone Age – Go With The Flow
Queens Of The Stone Age – No One Knows
Ray Charles – Mess Around
Ray Lamontagne – Trouble
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Under The Bridge
Rolling Stones – Honky Tonk Woman
Rolling Stones – Satisfaction
Royal Blood – Little Monster
Royal Blood – Out Of The Black
Sam Fender – Hypersonic Missiles
Sam Fender – Seventeen Going Under
Sam Fender – The Borders
Sam Fender – Will We Talk
Scouting For Girls – She’s So Lovely
Simple Plan – Shut Up!
Smash Mouth – All Star
Snow Patrol – Run
Stealers Wheel – Stuck In The Middle With You
Stereophonics – Dakota
Sum 41 – Fat Lip
Sum 41 – In Too Deep
T.Rex – 20th Century Boy
T.Rex – Get It On
Tenacious D – Tribute
The 1975 – Chocolate
The 1975 – Sex
The Ataris – The Boys of Summer
The Beatles – Come Together
The Black Keys – Gold On The Ceiling
The Black Keys – Howling For You
The Black Keys – Lonely Boy
The Buzzcocks – Ever Fallen In Love
The Clash – Should I Stay Or Should I Go
The Coral – Dreaming Of You
The Eagles – Hotel California
The Killers – All These Things I’ve Done
The Killers – Human
The Killers – Mr Brightside
The Killers – When You Were Young
The Kinks – You Really Got Me
The Kooks – Naive
The Monkees – I’m A Believer
The Offspring – Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)
The Offspring – The Kids Aren’t Alright
The Offspring – Want You Bad
The Offspring – You’re Gonna Go Far
The Police – Every Breath You Take
The Police – Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
The Police – Message In A Bottle
The Police – Roxanne
The Police – So Lonely
The Rolling Stones – Honky Tonk Woman
The Rolling Stones – Satisfaction
The Strokes – Last Nite
The Undertones – Teenage Kicks
The Weeknd – Can’t Feel My Face
Two Door Cinema Club – What You Know
U2 – I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For
U2 – With Or Without You
Van Morrison – Brown Eyed Girl
Vance Joy – Riptide
Walk The Moon – Shut Up & Dance
Wet Leg – Wet Dream
Wheatus – Teenage Dirtbag
Wild Horses – Rolling Stones
Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
XO – Beyoncé/John Mayer
You Should Belong To Me – Ray Lamontagne
Your Song – Elton John

The Breaks' Prices

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

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£1375
Up to 2 hours£1475
Up to 3 hours£1750

Add-ons

1am Party Music Finish
+£62.50
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

We are a versatile party trio with a huge repertoire. We can take requests on the night!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Most of the wedding venues in the South West!

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Currently, probably Sam Fender & The 1975!

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

One of our bassists James played Sydney Opera House!

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-audititioned '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?

No. Our sole line up is drums, bass, guitar with male vocals. We have 3 frontmen involved who are extremely talented that they can play both bass & guitar, so we have multiple options for who the bassist & guitarist is.

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?

We provide manned playlist service whilst we are not playing.

How much time do you need to set up?

45-60 minutes.

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

Yes! Please get in touch which what you like.

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

Yes. Professional grade PA & lighting.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes, as long as we have enough time to do so.
Musicianship
Genres:
Pop rock, Pop, Covers, Top 40, Rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Hard rock, Indie, Power rock, Punk rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Synth rock, Folk, Folk rock, Country, Acoustic, Ambient pop
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Event types:
Birthday party, Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Hotel / Restaurant event, Church service, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Recording session, Concert, Charity event, Corporate event, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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