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The Cavemen

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About The Cavemen

The ultimate party band in the Highlands, ideal for weddings, functions and community events - folk through to classic rock and ceilidh!
Folk band
Munlochy
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The Cavemen are the ultimate party band, ideal for weddings, functions and community events. With a diverse repertoire ranging from folk songs through to classic rock, they cater to all tastes, and are guaranteed to get the crowd up singing and dancing. The full line-up features fiddle, keyboards, accordion, guitars, percussion, and 3 part vocal harmonies. Performances can be tailored to all events and budgets, with the line-up available as a three piece through to the full 5-piece band. For those looking for traditional ceilidh dancing as part of their event, the band also perform tune sets led by the accordion and fiddle. Participants can be talked through the dances as required. All members of The Cavemen are professional musicians with a great deal of experience performing both home and abroad. They have built up a solid reputation performing regularly in all the main wedding and function venues throughout the Highlands. They also have a busy schedule in the summer playing festivals and community gala events. Whilst most of their gigs are in the Highlands, the Cavemen are always delighted to travel further afield to see new places and entertain new audiences. As an experienced wedding and function band, the group knows the importance of paying attention to the finer details of each and every event. Time will always be taken to discuss the particular requirements in advance such as: - First dance requests - Solo/duo performances for special moments. - Ceilidh dance sets. - Jazz/celtic performances as lounge or background music. - Sound, visual and lighting equipment for presentations, speeches, guest performances etc. - Equipment and playlists for before and after the band have performed.

The Cavemen's Reviews

From customers:

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Muir C
1 year ago

The Cavemen have regularly provided excellent entertainment in our clubhouse with a great mix of songs and always generate a great atmosphere. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a band.

MO
Muir R
1 year ago

The Cavemen played at our family ceilidh in January and they were amazing playing a great mix of songs. The feedback from people who attended has been so good that we have already booked them again for next year. We would highly recommend them!

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The Cavemen's Song list

Traditional Scottish:
Rose of Allandale
Ye Jacobites
Parcel of Rogues
Doon in the Wee Room
Football Crazy
Green Grow the Rashes
Leezie Lindsay
Address to the Haggis
Auld Lang Syne
Mingulay Boat Song
Bonny Lass of Fyvie
Killiecrankie
Loch Lomond
A Man's a Man For A' That
Wild Mountain Thyme
Bonnie Dundee
Aye Waukin O
Drunken Sailor
My Bonny Lies Over the Ocean
Canny Shove Yer Granny
Traditional Irish:
Leaving of Liverpool
Wild Rover
Back Home in Derry
Black is the Colour
Rare Old Mountain Dew
Whisky in the Jar
Spancil Hill
I'll Tell Me Ma
Black Velvet Band
Foggy Dew
I'm a Man You Don't Meet Every Day
Star of the County Down
Contemporary Folk:
Bang on the Ear - Waterboys
Fisherman's Blues - Waterboys
Irish Rover - Pogues
Dirty Old Town - Pogues
Walking on the Waves - Skippinish/Tidelines
Smuggler - Mccalmans
Caledonia - Dougie Maclean
Where do you go to my Lovely - Peter Sarstedt
Colours - Donovan
Flower of Scotland - Corries
Mrs Robinson - Simon and Garfunkel
Big Yellow Taxi - Joni MItchell
Ride On - Christie Moore
Viva La Quinta Brigada - Christie Moore
Easy Chair - Bob Dylan
When Will We Be Married - Waterboys
America - Simon and Garfunkel
Cod Liver Oil and the Orange Juice - Hamish Imlach
No Man's Land (Green Field of France) - Eric Bogle
Both Sides the Tweed - Dick Gaughan
Copperhead Road - Steve Earle
Friend of the Devil - Grateful Dead
Galway Girl - Steve Earle
I Don't Want to Know 'Bout Evil - John Martynn
Isle of Eigg - Mccalmans
If I were a Carpenter - Tim Hardin
Irish Pub Song - High Kings
Last Train to Glasgow Central - Billy Connoly
Sara - Bob Dylan
Sergeant Where's Mine - Billy Connoly
Scarborough Fair - Simon and Garfunkel
So Long Marianne - Leonard Cohen
Society - Eddie Vedder
Sound of Silence - Simon and Garfunkel
Beautiful Day - Levellers
Pop/Rock/Country
I'm on Fire - Bruce Springsteen
Breathe - Pink Floyd
Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd
Candy - Paolo Nutini
All Along the Watchtower - Bob Dylan/Jimi Hendrix
LIke a Rolling Stone - Bob Dylan/Rolling Stones
Nothing Ever Happens - Del Amitri
Your Song - Elton John
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
I'm a Believer - The Monkeys
Wagon Wheel - Old Crowe Medicine Show
Country Roads - John Denver
Knocking on Heaven's Door - Bob Dylan/Guns n Roses
Whole Lot of Rosie - ACDC
Come Up and See Me - Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel
Waiting for the Man - Velvet Underground
Perfect Day - Lou Reid
Heart of Gold - Neil Young
Rocking in the Free World - Neil Young
Dedicated Follower of Fashion - Kinks
Sunny Afternoon - Kinks
Last Dance with Mary Jane - Tom Petty
Johnny B Goode - Chuck Berry
Bobby McGee - Kris Kristoffersen/Janis Joplin
The Letter - Box Tops
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
This is the Life - Amy Macdonald
Take It Easy - Eagles
House of the Rising Sun - Animals
Coming into Los Angeles - Arlo Guthrie
Honky Tonk Woman - Rolling Stones
Paint it Black - Rolling Stones
Hard Day's Night - Beatles
Jolene - Dolly Parton
Angie - Rolling Stones
Bad Moon Rising - Creedence Clearwater Revival
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
City of New Orleans - Steve Goodman/Arlo Guthrie
Cocaine - JJ Cale
Don't Worry, Be Happy - Bobby McFerrin
Englishman in New York - Sting
Free Falling - Tom Petty
The Games People Play - Joe South
Heart of Gold - Neil Young
Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen/Jeff Buckley
Harvest Moon - Neil Young
Have You Ever Seen the Rain - Creedence Clearwater Revival
Heartache - Bonny Tyler
Helpless - Neil Young
Hurricane - Bob Dylan
I'll Cry Instead - Beatles
I Shot the Sheriff - Bob Marley
I'm Looking Through You - Beatles
In the Summer Time - Mungo Jerry
Leaving on a Jet Plane - John Denver
Long Train Running - Doobie Brothers
Layla - Eric Clapton
Man Who Sold The World - Bowie/Nirvana
Maybe Tomorrow - Stereophonics
Me and Bobby McGee - Kiris Kristofferson
Mr Bobby - Manu Chao
One - U2
Octopus's Garden - Beatles
Pancho and Lefty
Peaceful Easy Feeling - Eagles
Proud Mary - Creedence
San Fransisco Bay Blues - Eric Clapton
Seven Nation Army - White Stripes
Suspicious Minds - Elvis
Should I Stay or Should I Go - Clash
Sing - Travis
Stuck in the Middle - Steelers Wheels
Sunday Morning - Velvet Underground
Speed of the Sound of Loneliness - Nancy Griffiths
Stand by Me - Ben E King
Sympathy for the Devil - Rolling Stones
Teenage Kicks - Undertones
That's Entertainment - The Jam
Under the Bridge - Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Weather With You - Finn Brothers
Wild Night - Van Morrison
Wonderwall - Oasis
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
Wild World - Cat Stevens
You Can't Always Get What You Want - Rolling Stones
Ceilidh:
Gay Gordons Dance Set
Canadian Barn Dance Set
Dashing White Sergeant Dance Set
Military Two Step Dance Set
Virginia Reel Dance Set
Circassian Circle Dance Set
Strip the Willow Dance Set
Waltz Dance Set
French:
Santiano - Hugues Aufray
Champs Elysees
Elisa - Serge Gainsbourg
Celine - Hugues Aufray
Holidays - Michel Polnareff

The Cavemen'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£1125
Up to 2 hours£1250
Up to 3 hours£1250

Add-ons

Bagpiper
+£250
DJ set
+£250
Lounge/Garden Music
+£375
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

- Diverse repertoire catering for all tastes. - Professional. - Reliable. - Entertaining and upbeat.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Kingsmills Hotel, Bogbain Farm, Glen Mhor Hotel, Drumossie Hotel, Loch Ness Country House Hotel, Culloden House Hotel, Columba Hotel, Corriegarth Hotel, Clava Mains, Ben Wyvis Hotel, Spa Pavilion, Black Isle Yurts, Loch Insch, Muir of Ord Golf Club, Brora Golf Club, National Hotel, Tulloch Castle.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Waterboys Pogues Corries Levellers Steve Earle Christie Moore Fairport Convention Jimi Hendrix Bob Dylan ACDC

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

Belladrum Festival

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

There are 3 singers in the full band who alternate throughout the set. 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.

Do you have different line-up options?

2 piece options: fiddle, guitar and vocals. 2 piece option: fiddle/guitar, piano and vocals. 3 piece option: fiddle, 2 guitars and vocals. 4 piece option: fiddle, 2 guitars, vocals and percussion. 5 piece option: fiddle, 2 guitars, vocals, piano and percussion.

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 can play background music through our PA after we've set up and during breaks, or if you have a playlist we can connect your device. We offer this service for free. We also offer a DJ service via our PA for up to 2 hours after the live music finishes for £250

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually set up about 1 to 1.5 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?

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?

Our PA and lighting system is included in your quote. We usually require a minimum of 6m by 3m space to perform

Can you learn song requests before the event?

If a song isn't included in our song list there may still be a chance we already know it. If there is a special song you'd like us to learn we are happy to discuss this.
Musicianship
Genres:
Folk rock, Folk, Ceilidh, Irish rock, Traditional Scottish folk, Traditional Irish folk, Jazz fusion, Jazz, Acoustic, Covers, Scottish music
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Event types:
Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Concert, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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