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The Foster Brothers

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About The Foster Brothers

Number 1 acoustic duo in the Midlands! 2 acoustic guitars, 2 harmonised vocals, 1 kick-pedal; experts in getting people singing & dancing!
Acoustic duo
Burton-on-Trent
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The Foster Brothers; 2 brothers, Barney and Joel, both playing the acoustic guitar and harmonising all vocals! We cover a variety of songs and genres, from the Everly Brothers, Simon and Garfunkel and The Beatles, to The Arctic Monkeys, George Ezra, and McFly! We always ensure that anyone who watches us ends up on their feet singing and dancing, and we are always flooded with praise post-performance! We are able to perform at a variety of events, and can guarantee that if booked for your event, you or your guests will not regret it!

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Emily B
2 years ago, for a Wedding in Leek Rd
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Wow! What an incredible duo. I became a big fan of The Foster Brothers during lockdown. They streamed performances via Facebook to entertain all of us going insane locked up at home (gigging for free like this to keep a smile on the faces of others tells you all you need to know about these kind hearted lads!). I booked them for my 30th but it didn’t go ahead because of Covid. Thankfully, I was able to book them for our wedding instead! Barney communicated clearly and promptly throughout the process. His emails were friendly, concise and clear. They were extremely organised and enthusiastic about being part of our big day. The boys were extremely flexible for us too, playing either side of our wedding breakfast to suit our timings of the day. They played into early evening and really started the party going perfectly. They certainly know how to please a crowd and their set list is varied and perfectly pitched to the event. I can’t recommend these lads enough - super talented, wonderfully friendly and generally awesome!

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Joanna D
2 years ago, for a Wedding in Newbold Terrace
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The Foster Brothers were absolutely brilliant on our wedding day and a true highlight! Everyone loved the music and there was a great atmosphere which got people up on the dance floor. If I had one regret from the day it would have been not having them play for the whole evening as a DJ just does not compare to these guys. I would 100% recommend and encourage anyone looking for entertaining to go with The Foster Brothers; just so so good!

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The Foster Brothers' Song list

Mrs. Robinson/ Won’t Fade Away (S & G/ Buddy Holly)
Johnny B Goode/ Saturday Night (Chuck Berry/ McFly)
American Pie (Don McLean)
Brown Eyed Girl (Van Morrison)
Elton John Medley (Elton John)
Does Your Mother Know (ABBA)
Saw Her Standing There (The Beatles)
Arctic Monkey’s Medley (The Arctic Monkeys)
Beatles Medley (The Beatles)
Take Me Home (John Denver)
Don’t Look Back In Anger (Oasis)
500 miles (The Proclaimers)
Sweet Caroline (Neil Diamond)
She Moves In Her Own Way (The Kooks)
Wake Up Little Susie (The Everly Brothers)
Hotel California (The Eagles)
When Will I Be Loved (The Everly Brothers)
Mardy Bum (The Arctic Monkeys)
Homeward Bound (Simon & Garfunkel)
Girls and Boys in Love (The Rumble Kicks)
Cathy’s Clown (The Everly Brothers)
Rockstar (Nickelback)
That Girl (McFly)
The Boxer (Simon & Garfunkel)
Lightning Bolt (Jake Bugg)
I’m a Believer (The Monkees)
5 Colours In Her Hair (McFly)
Galway Girl (Steve Earl)
Oasis Mashup (Oasis)
I’ll Be There For You/ Surfer Babe (The Rembrandts/ McFly)
Piano Man (Billy Joel)
Bye Bye Love (The Everly Brothers)
Hey Baby! (DJ Otzi)
Blame It On Me (George Ezra)
Cecilia (Simon & Garfunkel)
Valerie (Amy Winehouse)

The Foster Brothers' Prices

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

Packages
The Simon & Garfunkel Package (Ceremony)2 musicians
CEREMONY MUSIC INCLUDED Live acoustic music (2 vocals + 2 acoustic guitars) during: 15 minutes whilst guests enter ceremony: While the guests of your ceremony enter the venue where you will shortly 'tie the knot', we will play a short selection of acoustic songs to entertain whilst they await the arrival of the bride. These songs must already be on our set list. Bridal aisle walk-down The moment you've both been waiting for. We're happy to play any song of your choosing to make this even more unique. Signing of legal documents We understand that this moment is usually where the proceedings become quiet, so we again can play any song of your choosing to entertain your guests whilst you legalise your marriage. Exit of married couple Just before the celebrations start, you and your new husband/ wife exit the ceremony area, and we believe this should be just as perfect as when you came in! Again, we are happy to learn any song of your choosing. DRINKS RECEPTION MUSIC INCLUDED Live acoustic music (2 vocals + 2 acoustic guitars + kick pedal) Now let the celebrations truly begin! Following the ceremony, we will provide 2 x 30 minutes of live acoustic duo music (2 vocals + 2 acoustic guitars + drum kick pedal) to ensure that your guests are entertained whilst they have reception drinks and 'mingle'. This set will consist of only songs that are already a part of our repertoire, and will not include any requests. We will, however, cater to your requests for the type of atmosphere you would like to create (eg relaxed background music or upbeat feel-good music) and plan our set accordingly.
£780
The Everly Brothers Package (Early Evening Entertainment)2 musicians
Let's get this party started! As part of this package, we will provide a live set of acoustic duo music (2 vocals + 2 acoustic guitars + drum kick pedal). You can choose either 2 x 60 minutes, or 3 x 40 minute sets. Your big day is all about you, so you decide how you want the schedule to run! ​ Our set list will be chosen from our current repertoire of songs and unfortunately will include no requested songs, unless as part of one of our optional extras. We will, however, tailor our set throughout the performance to the types of music your guests best respond to! ​ No interlude background music will be provided as part of this package. ​ This package is most suitable when you have already made other DJ arrangements for the remainder of your night.
£1100
The Elton & Bernie Package (Main Evening Entertainment + DJ)2 musicians
The area in which we excel the most; getting your guests up on their feet dancing! This package includes live acoustic duo music (2 vocals + 2 acoustic guitars + drum kick pedal); you can choose either 2 x 60 minutes, or 3 x 40 minute sets. Your big day is all about you, so you decide how you want the schedule to run! ​ DJ sets in between live music, and after live music up until 23:59 to keep you and your guests up and dancing all night! ​ Full professional lighting and sound system. Provided by Luke Woodward Events, this set up caters for all and is perfect for small, medium or large venues!
£1650
The Lennon & McCartney Package (Full Day Entertainment)2 musicians
CEREMONY MUSIC INCLUDED Live acoustic music (2 vocals + 2 acoustic guitars) during: 15 minutes whilst guests enter ceremony While the guests of your ceremony enter the venue where you will shortly 'tie the knot', we will play a short selection of acoustic songs to entertain whilst they await the arrival of the bride. These songs must already be on our set list. Bridal aisle walk-down The moment you've both been waiting for. We're happy to play any song of your choosing to make this even more unique. Signing of legal documents We understand that this moment is usually where the proceedings become quiet, so we again can play any song of your choosing to entertain your guests whilst you legalise your marriage. Exit of married couple Just before the celebrations start, you and your new husband/ wife exit the ceremony area, and we believe this should be just as perfect as when you came in! Again, we are happy to learn any song of your choosing. DRINKS RECEPTION MUSIC INCLUDED Now let the celebrations truly begin! Following the ceremony, we will provide 2 x 30 minutes of live acoustic duo music (2 vocals + 2 acoustic guitars + drum kick pedal) to ensure that your guests are entertained whilst they have reception drinks and 'mingle'. This set will consist of only songs that are already a part of our repertoire, and will not include any requests. We will, however, cater to your requests for the type of atmosphere you would like to create (eg relaxed background music or upbeat feel-good music) and plan our set accordingly. ​ EVENING ENTERTAINMENT INCLUDED The area in which we excel the most; getting your guests up on their feet dancing! This package includes live acoustic duo music (2 vocals + 2 acoustic guitars + drum kick pedal); you can choose either 2 x 60 minutes, or 3 x 40 minute sets. Your big day is all about you, so you decide how you want the schedule to run! ​ DJ sets in between live music, and after live music up until 23:59 to keep you and your guests up and dancing all night! Full professional lighting and sound system included, as well as wireless microphones for your speeches. Provided by Luke Woodward Events, this set up caters for all and is perfect for small, medium or large venues! ​ Given this is our platinum entertainment package, this also includes the 'First Dance' and the 'Father-Daughter Dance' (upon request)!
£2350
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Audiences are always highly complimentary following our performances, and typically highlight our tight vocal harmonies, our clever medleys/ mash-ups of songs, our brotherly connection during performances, and our ability to get crowds up on their feet dancing!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

We have had the pleasure of playing at 30+ wedding venues throughout our time playing as an acoustic duo.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Simon & Garfunkel The Everly Brothers The Beatles McFly

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

We headlined the Burton Upon Trent Christmas Light Switch-On Event in November 2022, where we played for over 1000 people. Check out our social media platforms to see the crowd! We also played at the 2022 Glastonbudget festival, filling one of their side-tents with supporters!

Do you have different line-up options?

Unfortunately not. Being an acoustic duo, we always play with 2 of us both playing the acoustic guitar, both harmonising vocals, and a drum kick pedal. For more intimate performances, or ceremony music, we remove the kick pedal to not overpower our surroundings.

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

We know planning events is difficult, and timings often evolve as time goes on. We will always try our absolute best to be flexible and accommodate any changes you make to your event, as long as we are made aware as soon as possible, we will do all we can.

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

A DJ service is included with our upper 2 wedding packages (The Elton & Bernie Package, and The Lennon & McCartney Package). With both of these packages, DJ service is provided between our live sets, and for the remainder of the evening up to 23:59. For non-wedding events, we can provide a background playlist between our sets, though not before or after.

How much time do you need to set up?

If you are booking the duo without any DJ service, we use a simple line array PA system and small mixer, thus the set up time needed is no greater than 1 hour. When a DJ service is provided, set up time may vary, though with sound check and unloading, roughly 3 hours set up time is required.

Can you roam around while you perform?

Unfortunately not; we do not use any wireless equipment other than in-ear monitoring, so our performance is always in the same place.

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?

Yes. Various levels of PA and lighting are offered with each wedding package.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Typically we only play songs that are already a part of our set list, therefore we are unable to take requests on the night. If there is a particular song that is special to you that you would love us to play, we can learn this prior to the big day, though for an additional fee of £30 to account for numerous hours of rehearsal time.
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Acoustic, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1990s era music, Easy listening, Vintage, Top 40
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Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Cruise, Birthday party, New Year's Eve, Christmas party
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