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About The Busketeers

Four unique singer/songwriter & multi-instrumentalists performing unique renditions of fan favourites with midsong switching & harmonies!

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Plymouth

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The Busketeers are a band like no other, known for their raw energy and diverse shows. Comprised of four talented musicians who are all singer-songwriters and multi-instrumentalists, they captivate audiences with their ability to harmonise and seamlessly swap instruments while delivering a unique sound that blends genres from all over the musical spectrum. Their passion for music is evident in every note they play. Performing at Boardmasters, Tunes In Park, Rock Oyster, Great Estate and more 2023 The Busketeers originally formed on the streets of Plymouth, Devon, UK, where they quickly gained a reputation for their diverse performances and impressive musical skills. The band consists of Kendall Williams, Luke Engel (part of the band Wild Fenn), Matthew Gordon Price, and Olly Parker. Each member brings their own unique style and influences to the group, resulting in a sound that is both eclectic and cohesive. Despite their success as a street band, The Busketeers quickly gained a following and began playing at local venues, eventually building a fan base that extended beyond their hometown. Their reputation as a must-see live act grew, and they were soon playing at festivals and venues across the country. The Busketeers are set to release their album, "The Busketeers," in 2023. The album will showcase the band's impressive range of musical styles and their ability to seamlessly blend them together. From folk to rock to pop, "The Busketeers" is a testament to the bands musical prowess and dedication to their craft. Since then, The Busketeers have continued to tour and release new music, building a loyal fan base along the way. They have played at some of the UK's biggest music festivals and stages, including Boardmasters, Plymouth Pavilions, Tunes In The Dunes, Leopallooza, Rock Oyster, Tunes In The Park, Rattler Fest, Little Orchard Festival and many more. As The Busketeers continue to evolve and grow as musicians, one thing remains constant: their commitment to providing audiences with an unforgettable live experience. We are very open to bespoke packages and we work with all clients to provide the best service we can! We aren't just a function band, we are a peoples band and we do our best at every gig. Previous Clients: -Plymouth Pavilions -Flyhalf of the Saracens Rugby FC -Roger Landrover ltd -South West Childrens Hospice ltd -Over 500 wedding couples over the last 5 years -Over 100 charity events

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Experienced: 10 bookings through Encore

Musicianship

Genres:

Folk rock, Folk, Blues, Acoustic, Covers, Country, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, 1960s era music, 1950s era music, Rock 'n' Roll, Indie, Pop rock, Britpop, Rock, Classic rock, Progressive rock, Pop, Motown

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Types:

Wedding band, Mumford folk band, Cover band, Acoustic band, Function band, Festival band, Indie band, Alternative band, Folk-rock band, Pop band, Party band, Acoustic duo, Acoustic trio

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Event types:

Wedding, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Song list

KENS MAIN SET

Alt-J – Left-Hand Free

Arctic Monkeys – I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor

Beach Boys – I Get Around

Beatles – Twist ‘n’ Shout

Bill Withers – Lovely Day

Blink-182 – What’s My Age Again?

Busted - Year 3000

Cage the Elephant – Ain’t No Rest

Chris Isaak – Wicked Game

Cream – Sunshine of Your Love

Eric Clapton – Layla

Green Day – Boulevard of Broken Dreams

Green Day - American Idiot

Jack Johnson – Good People

Jimi Hendrix – Crosstown Traffic

Jimi Hendrix – Foxy Lady

Jimi Hendrix – Purple Haze

Killers – Mr Brightside

Kinks – Sunny Afternoon

Kooks – Naïve

Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk

Maroon 5 – Harder to Breathe

Marvin Gaye – I Heard It Through the Grapevine

Metallica - Enter Sandman

Nirvana – Heart Shaped Box

Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit

Oasis – Champagne Supernova

Oasis – Don’t Look Back in Anger

Paulo Nutini – New Shoes

Peter Gabriel – Sledgehammer

Rage Against the Machine – Killing in the Name

Red Hot Chili Peppers – Snow

Red Hot Chili Peppers – Dani California

Red Hot Chili Peppers – Under the Bridge

Reef – Place Your Hands

Ritchie Valens – La Bamba

Romantics – What I Like About You

Steeler’s Wheel – Stuck in the Middle with You

Stevie Wonder – Superstition

Strokes – Last Night

Strokes – Someday

Sum 41 – In Too Deep

Tom Petty - Learning To Fly

Toots and the Maytals – 54-46 Was My Number

Vaccines – Do You Wanna?

Wheatus – Teenage Dirtbag

LUKES MAIN SET

Alt J – Breeze Blocks

Animals – House of the Rising Sun

Bastille – Pompeii

Benjamin Francis Leftwich – Atlas hands

CCR – Proud Mary

Deep Blue Something – Breakfast at Tiffany’s

George Ezra – Blame It on Me

Hudson & Taylor – Battles

Imagine Dragons – On Top of the World

John Denver – Country Roads

Luke Engel – Hard Days

Monkees - I'm A Believer

Mighty Oaks – Storm

Mumford & Sons – There Will Be Time

Old Crow Medicine Show – Wagon Wheel

Simon and Garfunkel – Mrs Robinson

Snow Patrol – Chasing Cars

Soft Cell – Tainted Love

Vance Joy - Riptide

MATTS MAIN SET

AC/DC – Thunderstruck

Bears Den - Agape

Beatles – Don’t Let Me Down

Beatles - Blackbird

Ben E King – Stand By Me

Ben Harper – Please Me Like You Want To

Beyoncé – Halo

Black Keys – Lonely Boy

Blink 182 - All The Small Things

Bob Dylan – Knocking On Heavens Door

Bruce Springsteen – Atlantic City

CCR - Bad Moon Rising

Coldplay – Yellow

Corner Shop – Brimful of Asher

Dandy Warholes – Bohemian like You

David Bowie – Heroes

Eagle Eyed Cherry – Save Tonight

Elvis – Hound Dog

Elvis – You Are Always On My Mind

Fountains of Wayne – Stacey’s Mom

John Butler Trio – Zebra

Johnny Lee Hooker – Boom, Boom, Boom

Kings of Leon – Sex On Fire

Lumineers – Ho Hey

Matthew Gordon Price – Arrows

Mumford & Sons – Little Lion Man

Mumford & Sons – Where Are You Now

New Basement Tapes – Kansas City

New Basement Tapes – When I Get My Hands On You

Nick Mulvey – Cucurucu

Nick Mulvey – I Don’t Wanna Go Home

Phantom Planet - California

Rusted Root – Send Me on My Way

Snow Patrol – Open Your Eyes

Snow Patrol – Run

Stereophonics - Dakota

Steve Miller Band – The Joker

Sublime /OPM – What I Got / Heaven Is Halfpipe

T. Rex – I Love To Boogie

T. Rex – Cosmic Dancer

Toploader – Dancing In the Moonlight

U2 – With or without you

Vance Joy – Mess Is mine

Vance Joy – Best That I Can

Verve – Bitter Sweet Symphony

We the Lion – So Fine

Yaz / Flying Pickets – Only You

OLLYS MAIN SET

Aloe Black – I Need A $

Band – The Wait

Bobby McFerrin – Don’t Worry, Be Happy

Cee Lo Green - Forget You

Chuck Berry – Johnny B. Goode

Drake – Hold on / No Diggity

Eagles - One of these Nights

Eagles – Take It Easy

Earth, Wind, Fire – September

Ed Sheeran / Will Smith – Don’t / Loyal / Fresh Prince

Edward Sharpe – Home

Faces – Ohh La La

Fleet Wood Mac – Everywhere

Fleet Wood Mac – I Need Your Love So Bad

Gorillaz – Feel Good Inc.

JJ Cale – Call Me the Breeze

Journey – Don’t Stop Believing

Lionel Richie – Night Long

Mr Probz – Waves

Outkast - Hey Ya!

Ray Charles – Hit the Road Jack

Rick Astley – Never Gonna Give You Up

Robbie Williams - Angels

Smash Mouth – All Star

Tiny Temper – Frisky

Tom Petty – Free Fallin’

Zutons – Valerie

Other Songs / Learn List

Aerosmith - I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing

Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive

Billy Idol - White Wedding

Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Most say our ability to switch instruments and all sing. Nobody really does this like we do, mid songs, mid set and a lot of our clients really love this aspect - it also means we have a different sound for each set but it's still our own! Offering a wide range of genres, classic hits and new tunes as well.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Festivals: Boardmasters; Tunes In The Dunes; Looe Music Fest; Leopallooza; Tunes In The Park; Rattler Fest; Little Orchard Festival; Lechlade; Dart Fest and loads of local smaller festivals such as: Glas-Denbury; Salcombe Live; Kingsbridge Venues: 100s across the UK, but our biggest have been: Plymouth Pavilions; Plymouth Guildhall; Tate St Ives;

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

A very wide range but a few from each of us: Mumford & Sons; John Mayer; Red Hot Chilli Peppers; Beatles Jimi Hendrix; Bob Marley, Jack Johnson, JJ Cale, Bob Dylan, 90s bangers, Folk, indie, rock, reggae and just about anything we can cover!

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

Boardmasters 2023 Plymouth Pavilions 2023 Tunes In The Park 2022 & 2023 (Main Stage) Rock Oyster 2023 Little Orchard Festival 2021 & 2022 Rattler Fest 2021 & 2022 Lechlade 2023 Looe Music Festival 2017 & 2018 Tunes In The Dunes 2018 Leopallooza 2018 Plymouth Guildhall (multiple events across the years)

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

The Busketeers are very different and have not 1, not 2 or 3 but 4 unique singers and all of them are in our videos. Check them all out!

Do you have different line-up options?

We do have different line-up options (duo, trio and full band) but we like to keep our flow as a full band. We have a great ability to see how a crowd reacts to our songs and we can change our set list to adapt to the generations or feel of the venue.

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

Timings can change a bit but we just need to be notified ASAP as we always want to do what we can for our clients. If it's an hour or 2 thats fine more than that and we will need to discuss options

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

Absolutely. This is a really popular request and we actually offer this service for free (after setup and before we finish). We do ask clients to provide us with a playlist as you'll know your guests better than we do! If you'd like a DJ service via our PA after the final set until the venue closes, we provide this for an additional fee per hour

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually set up about 1.5 to 2 hours before the performance time. As soon as our PA is set up we can provide a free playlist service to help set the atmosphere and get your guests ready for our live performance!

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

You can if you wish, but we find that the couples who have let us control our set list have been happier. The reason being is that we can change our set whilst we perform - this can reflect the rooms vibe and atmosphere. We have crafted our set from years of experience and always add fresh songs

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

All equipment included is as follows: PA system 1000w with digital desk, stage lighting and inbetween DJ music if required. We usually require a space of about 15 ft by 6 ft minimum. Perfect space would be 20 ft by 10 ft

Can you learn song requests before the event?

We usually ask for 1-4 song requests and we always try to learn 1 song minimum. We have a long list of songs to learn and are always adding to it. Sometimes we do find a certain song difficult or don't have enough time to perform requests, we do our best!

Prices

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

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£999
Up to 2 hours	£1399
Up to 3 hours	£1899

Drinks reception2 musicians

Two performances of up to 1.5 hrs during your drinks reception

£575

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner2 musicians

- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception. - 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served.

£750

Wedding ceremony2 musicians

This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.

£750

Personalised Music Message

Book me to create a unique music video for you to send to a friend as a gift. This could be a birthday message, first dance song for a wedding anniversary, or just your friend's favourite song to cheer them up.

£15

The Busketeers

5 out of 5

9 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Reviews

5 out of 5

They guys were awesome!! Thank you

5 out of 5

Amazing band ! Highly recommended.

5 out of 5

I honestly couldn’t fault the Busketeers. They arrived so early and were so flexible with our arrangements. They were sensational and every guest said how fabulous their music was. The only problem was that our wedding overran so we didn’t hear them as long as we’d like (our fault!!) but we’re certainly thinking about when we can next book them to hear them again. Thanks to you all, you made our wedding!

Reply from The Busketeers

8 months ago

Thank you Tilly! We honestly wish we could've played longer, hopefully next time this can be the case :)

5 out of 5

The Busketeers were out of this world! They had everybody up on their feet and singing along! We were even surprised to find that the band were able to sing our first dance song AND a special request for our son… needless to say they rocked it! Guest didn’t stop raving about them and we both said it was one of our favourite parts off the day! Thank you all for making our day what it was, I’ll always have that moment of fixing your ties and watching my husband be a honorary band member for the greatest song in the world! Sending all our love, Mr and Mrs Taylor xx

5 out of 5

Myself and my husband had the busketeers perform at our wedding and wow what a night of dancing, with all our loved ones to some fantastic music! If you’re looking for a band for your wedding or an event we highly recommend them! Thankyou so much to all of you what a great night!💃🏼🥂

5 out of 5

‘We hadn’t seen The Busketeers play before and it was a friend who came back from a wedding and was raving about them. So on that one review, it very much sounded like the kind of band we wanted for our wedding, and took a chance...Boy did that chance pay off. From our first inquiry down to the wedding evening itself, the guys were so organised, communicative, accommodating and just made things easy. Even when our wedding eve was delayed by a couple of hours, the guys were so understanding and professional, that they went on as soon as they could and played a full set. The set list was a perfect mix for the room of guests and everyone loved it. We would not have wished for any other band to have played at our wedding. They are so talented and were absolutely fantastic!

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