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About The Covered

Multi-award winning wedding & party 6-8 piece band playing floor-filling Motown, soul funk pop and rock classics from across the decades!

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Henley-on-Thames

Public liability insurance of £1 million

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The Covered are a multi-award winning high-energy, function band specialising in exciting floor-filling pop, rock, soul and funk classics from across the decades! The Covered have performed at dozens of functions and weddings over the years (as you can see from our reviews), so you can be sure we’ll have your guests filling the dance floor with our classics from across the decades! Don’t take our word for it though – please have a look at our videos. If you like our videos and repertoire, all you need to decide is which line up you’d like: • Our 6-piece band is as above plus a female lead vocalist, keyboard or saxophone • Our 8-piece is as above plus saxophone and trumpet We normally play a 2-hour set with a 15-minute break. We can also play 3 sets of 40 mins if you prefer. We are based in London and the southeast, but we do travel UK-wide and internationally. If you’re looking for an exciting band for your wedding, party or corporate function, we have you covered! The Covered Awards: • Best function band South East 2019 (Event Entertainment) • Winner Wedding band of the year 2020/2021/2022/2023 - SC Region (The Wedding industry awards) • Gold award for excellence 2019 (Bridebook) • Best Wedding Party Entertainment Band - South East England in the LuxLife Global Wedding Awards 2022 • Best wedding band -UK Enterprise Awards 2022

The Covered

4.9 out of 5

82 verified reviews

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4.8

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4.8

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4.8

Punctuality

4.8

The Covered's Reviews

2 out of 5

A huge and expensive disappointment. We booked the covered when they responded to our request for a motown band for our wedding. First of all, they gave us one quoted price of £1900 for 2, 60 minute sets. However, when we went to book this less than a week later, they upped the price by £200. This should have been our first red flag. After a lot of back and forth via email, which included them trying to get songs on the set list that we didn't want, we agreed with them a final set list. As a part of this correspondence we also asked for certain songs and bands that they had mentioned not to be played. Particularly those that could be considered controversial, like Michael Jackson. The performance consisted of a completely different set list to the one that had been agreed upon, which included the songs and artists that we had specifically requested they not play, including Michael Jackson! The lead singer was off key for most of the night, including the first dance. Despite being informed of the dress code for a formal wedding, and the dress code of the venue, the lead singer turned up in jeans, t shirt and trainers. He initially got turned away at the door as he didn't fit the dress code we had informed him about far in advance via email. At the end of the evening he approached me while I was talking to my guests and confronted me about me looking 'really cross'. I explained the above issues which he attempted to argue with me over in front of everyone. It was incredibly embarrassing and unprofessional. I complained to encore and recieved a partial refund of £300. However, given the cost of the band's meal on the night, it was not much consolation.

Reply from The Covered

1 month ago

I’m sorry to read this. I thought that with Encore we had resolved this. Our versions of what happened on the night are very different.

5 out of 5

The Covered recently played at mine and my wife’s wedding. They were a hit (to say the least) and I had numerous guests coming up to me to praise the eclectic mix of songs. The music was excellent but I was also really impressed with the professionalism and flexibility of the band too. We were slightly running behind schedule as dinner was taking longer to serve. However, the guys were extremely patient and considerate to this. We really appreciated this. They even let my father in law play along with them too which was a lovely touch. Amazing performance, band and people. Thank you for making our day/evening. Jonny and Sammie x

Reply from The Covered

4 months ago

Thanks so much Jonny and Sammie! It was an absolute pleasure. So good to meet you and your family and friends who were all up for a party! :) All the very best to you both for your future together.

5 out of 5

a great evening was enjoyed by all my guests. John was very informative as to when they would start so as not to disturb dinner. I have received many positive comments form my friends and the venue asked for The Covered's details for future events!

Reply from The Covered

5 months ago

That’s very kind Chris. Glad you enjoyed your big night!

5 out of 5

Really excellent band. Had a lot of comments from the attendees that the band pitched it just right, lots of dancing with some classic rock thrown in as requested! Would definitely recommend them! Also, they were no fuss with the set up and clearing away, and very chatty and friendly, really great fun!

Reply from The Covered

5 months ago

Thanks so much Steve! Lovely house and set up in your lovely garden. Glad everyone enjoyed it!

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5 out of 5

The covered played at our Ladies Night last weekend, they were absolutely fantastic, we had the 6 piece set up and each and every member of the band was amazing. They played all of the dance floor classics we could have asked for and when we asked for something not in their planned line up they added it on and played it flawlessly. We can’t recommend them highly enough. All of our guests commented on the great band choice and after looking over so many options we were so pleased to have made the right choice. Sarah the lead singer was amazing, she joined us on the dance floor and sang her heart out at the same time. What a voice! We can’t thank you guys enough, you had the dance floor full from start to finish, even having to compete with the mock casino you managed to keep the dance floor full! Thank you again, we’d definitely rehire for another event!

5 out of 5

Absolutely amazing!! We recently booked The Covered for my husbands 40th Birthday party! They were fantastic, from booking them John was so polite and accommodating, he couldn’t do enough to make the night a success! So many friends and family kept complimenting on the fantastic performance you guys put on, the quality of sound was amazing! It was hit after hit after hit! 🎉It was an outside event, and even though the rain came...they kept the dance floor full, the superb songs kept coming and we danced and sang in the rain! Such a friendly group and I would highly recommend them! My birthday next John...keep August 16th free guys! 🎉You were awesome!! All I can say is THANK YOU SO MUCH!

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The Covered's Song list

Sample Repertoire of Songs and Music for Quality Wedding Entertainment and Parties. Please note we area happy for one two requests from the list but we can't do bespoke set lists for your event.

The Covered Play Exciting, Dance Floor-Filling Classics From Across The Decades!

Recent blockbusters from artists such as Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars and Taylor Swift right back through the 70s and 80s with Chic, Madness, Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, Marvin Gaye and the 50s and 60s with The Beatles, Rolling Stones and Chuck Berry.

• 1950s/60s Music 🎸

Johnny B. Goode – Chuck Berry

Sweet Soul Music – Arthur Conley

I Saw Her Standing There – The Beatles

Signed, Sealed, Delivered – Stevie Wonder

I’m a Believer – The Monkees

Daydream Believer – The Monkees

Ticket To Ride – The Beatles

All Right Now – Free

Hound Dog – Elvis Presley

Jailhouse Rock – Elvis Presley

Hey Jude – The Beatles

Knock on Wood – Otis Redding

Twist & Shout – The Beatles

Mustang Sally – The Commitments

It's not unusual - Tom Jones

Everlasting Love - The Love Affair

• 1970s/80s Music 🎵

Blame it on the Boogie – The Jacksons

Ain’t Nobody – Chaka Khan

Get it On – T Rex

Dancing in the Dark – Bruce Springsteen

Crazy – Gnarls Barkley

Ladies' Night – Kool and the Gang

We are Family – Sister Sledge

Good Times – Chic

Baggy Trousers – Madness

Never Too Much – Luther Vandross

Can’t Get Enough of Your Love – Barry White

Need You Tonight – Inxs

Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison

Addicted to Love – Robert Palmer

Play that Funky Music – Wild Cherry

Brown Sugar – The Rolling Stones

The Boys of Summer – Don Henley

Easy – Lionel Ritchie

Waiting in Vain – Bob Marley

Make me Smile – Cockney Rebel

One of These Nights – The Eagles

Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynrd

Superstition – Stevie Wonder

Money for Nothing – Dire Straits

Lola – The Kinks

Go Your Own Way – Fleetwood Mac

The Jean Genie – David Bowie

Rebel Rebel – David Bowie

Jumpin Jack Flash – The Rolling Stones

I Won’t Back Down – Tom Petty

Stuck in The Middle With You – Stealers Wheel

Long Train Running – The Doobie Brothers

Don’t You Forget About Me – Simple Minds

Bohemian Like You – The Dandy Warhols

Message to You Rudy – The Specials

Move on Up – Curtis Mayfield

Gimme Shelter – The Rolling Stones

Jumping Jack Flash – The Rolling Stones

Everybody Dance – Chic

The Best – Tina Turner

The Power of Love – Huey Lewis

Summer of 69 – Bryan Adams

Billie Jean – Michael Jackson

Black or White – Michael Jackson

Let’s Dance – David Bowie

Young Hearts Run Free – Candi Staton

When You’re Gone – Bryan Adams & Mel C

Lady Marmalade – LaBelle

Sledgehammer – Peter Gabriel

September – Earth Wind & Fire

Sweet Soul music – Arthur Conley

Easy Lover – Phil Collins

Thinking of You – Sister Sledge

Le Freak – Chic

Everybody Dance – Chic

Jump – Van Halen

Get Down Tonight – KC & The Sunshine Band

Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond

Gimme All Your Lovin’ – ZZ Top

Dreadlock Holiday – 10CC

Sir Duke – Stevie Wonder

Pick Up The Pieces – Average White Band

Love is the Drug – Roxy Music

It Must Be Love – Madness

I’m Coming Out – Diana Ross

Everybody Wants to Rule the World – Tears For Fears

Rock With You – Michael Jackson

The Grease Mega-Mix – John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John

Scenes From an Italian Restaurant – Billy Joel

Castles in the Air – Don McLean

Feel Like Makin’ Love – Bad Company

Band on the Run – Paul McCartney

Cracklin Rosy – Neil Diamond

December 63 – The Four Seasons

Start me Up – Rolling Stones

Brown Sugar – Rolling Stones

Losing My Religion – REM

Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd

I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Whitney Houston

Cuba – Gibson Bros

I Can’t Tell You Why – Eagles

I'm still standing - Elton John

I feel good - James Brown

Proud Mary - Tina Turner

Don't stop me now - Queen

West End Girls - Pet Shop Boys

Sound and Vision - David Bowie

Don't you want me - Human League

Maneater - Hall and Oates

50 Ways to leave your lover - Paul Simon

Take it Easy - Eagles

Peaceful Easy Feelin - Eagles

That's just the way it is - Bruce Hornsby and the Range

Ocean drive - Lighthouse Family

Saturday night's alright for Fighting - Elton John

Philadelphia Freedom - Elton John

Shake your body down to the ground

You should be dancin - Beegees

Pretty Young Thing (PYT) - Michael Jackson

The Wonder of You - Elvis Presley

• 1990s To Current Year 🎤

You Can Call Me Al – Paul Simon

Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson/Bruno Mars

Happy – Pharell Williams

Can’t Stop The Feeling – Justin Timberlake

Get Lucky – Daft Punk

Be Thankful For What You Got – William Devaughn

Moves Like Jagger – Maroon 5

Valerie – Amy Winehouse

Adventure of a Lifetime – Coldplay

You Get What You Give – The New Radicals

Bohemian Like You – The Dandy Warhols

Dancing in the Moonlight – Top Loader

24K Magic – Bruno Mars

Shake it Off – Taylor Swift

Kungs vs Cookin’ on 3 Burners – This Girl

One Kiss – Calvin Harris

This Love – Maroon 5

A Little Less Conversation – Elvis Presley

Wonderwall – Oasis

Forget You – Celo Green

Can’t Take My Eyes Off You – Manic Street Preachers

Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen

Ocean Drive – Lighthouse Family

Ordinary World – Duran Duran

There’s Nothing Like This – Omar

How Long – Ace

Mercy Mercy Me – Marvin Gaye

Witchita Lineman – Glen Campbell

September Morn – Neil Diamond

Shotgun – George Ezra

Don’t Start Now – Dual Lipa

Moving Too Fast – Artful Dodger

Gimme All Your Lovin – ZZ Top

Treasure – Bruno Mars

Jesse – Joshua Kadison

You’ve Got it – Simply Red

Something Got me started - Simply Red

There's nothing like this - Omar

The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonight - REM

• Example First Dances For Weddings 💍

Lovely Day – Bill Withers

Magic – Coldplay

Need You Now – Lady Antebellum

Back For Good – Take That

The Way You look Tonight – Michael Buble

Have I Told You Lately – Rod Stewart

Still The One – Shania Twain

Fishing in the Dark – Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

My Ever Changing Moods – Style Council

Your Song – Elton John

Just the Way You Are – Billy Joel

This Guy’s in Love With You – Herb Alpert

It had to be You - Harry Connick jnr

Christmas Songs:

Most wonderful Time of the year - Various

All I want for Christmas is you

Sleigh Ride - Ella Fitzgerald

Merry Christmas everybody - Slade

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas - Michael Buble

The Covered's Prices

Last updated: 2024

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

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£2500
Up to 2 hours	£2500
Up to 3 hours	£3750

Wedding ceremony6 musicians

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

£250

Drinks reception6 musicians

Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception

£343.75

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner6 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.

£1062.50

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

The feedback we’ve received from our clients from numerous reviews is that we have a great set list that keeps their guests on the dance floor which in turn greatly contributes to a successful event!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

We tend to perform almost exclusively at private events - weddings, parties and corporate functions.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

The artists that have produced soul Motown pop and rock floor fillets from across the decades. For example songs from Chuck Berry, The Rolling Stones, Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Chic, Tina Turner, Bruno Mars, and Justin Timberlake.

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

We are booked this year to play at the 100th anniversary of Bentley. This will be held in a very large circular ballroom, surrounded by 19 classic Bentley motor vehicles worth millions of pounds from across the decades.

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?

Our line-ups options are as follows: 5 piece - male and female lead singers, drummer, keyboard player, lead guitarist. • 6-piece band is as above plus a bass player 7-piece band is as 5 and 6 plus sax player. • 8-piece is as above plus saxophone and trumpet

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

We usually begin at around 8.30/9 PM and play for around 2 hours but this is flexible and will be agreed upon with you prior. 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 usually play 2 sets of 60 minutes each with a short break in between. We can play Spotify playlists when we are not on stage, eg background music whilst guests eat and more lively stuff for those who have the energy when we have finished. But we recommend a DJ if you’d like to keep the party going!

How much time do you need to set up?

Assuming access to the venue is straightforward (i.e. ground floor room with no steps and vehicle access close to the venue), we normally need around 1.5 hours to set up and sound check. 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?

PA, lighting system and public liability insurance are included in your quote. We commonly require about 4 x 3 meters, but we can fit into smaller spaces so this is something we can chat about. we have a LED lighting system that provides both the stage and dance floor with the ultimate visual effects. You are welcome to use our PA system for your speeches.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

We are more than happy for you to request a first dance song which, if we don’t already know them, we will learn.

Musicianship

Genres:

Pop, Covers, Soul, Top 40, Disco, Funk, Motown, Rock, Pop rock

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Types:

Party band, Wedding band, Cover band, Disco & Funk band, Function band, Pop band, Rock band, Soul & Motown band

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Event types:

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

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