The Hound Dogs - Wedding and Function Band

🏆 Most Entertaining Wedding Party Band – UK (LUX Awards) The Hound Dogs are an award-winning professional wedding and party band, performing across the UK and overseas. Having honed their craft together for over ten years, the band are all dedicated full-time musicians with hundreds of weddings, private parties, university balls, corporate events, and charity functions to their name. Their aim is simple: to deliver an unforgettable night of live music while taking the stress out of your day. From first contact to final song, everything is handled professionally, smoothly, and with real flair. Experienced & Professional Every member of The Hound Dogs is a highly experienced performer, trusted to deliver at events where reliability and quality matter. On lead vocals is Nigel Thomas, whose exceptional ability to recreate the vocal style, phrasing, and nuance of the original artists truly sets the band apart. Rather than loose approximations, audiences hear authentic, polished performances — one of the key reasons clients book The Hound Dogs time and again. Simply put, this is a band operating at the very top of their musical game. Reliable & Fully Self-Contained The Hound Dogs are punctual, polite, smartly presented, and completely dependable. On stage, they bring energy, interaction, and genuine enjoyment to every performance. They are fully self-contained, supplying professional PA, mixing desk, and lighting suitable for marquees, halls, large venues, and outdoor events. Throughout your booking, you’ll have a named band contact available at any time, ensuring clear communication and total peace of mind. Flexible Line-Ups to Suit Your Event While the band’s preferred and most popular option is their powerful five-piece line-up, The Hound Dogs are highly flexible and can tailor their setup to suit your event, schedule, and budget: Solo – guitar & vocals Duo – two acoustic guitars & two vocals (ideal for afternoon sets) Trio – guitar, double bass, percussion & three vocals Classic four-piece – two guitars, bass, drums & four vocals Five-piece – adds keyboards for greater depth and an expanded repertoire Optional female vocalist – perfect for soul classics, Amy Winehouse, and added vocal richness Optional brass section – trumpet and/or saxophone available to elevate the show even further, adding punch, groove, and real big-band energy for funk, soul, Motown, and party classics. Just ask — the band will happily help you choose the right combination. DJ Service Available A professional DJ service is also available to keep the party flowing before, between, and after live sets. Choose your own songs or leave it in expert hands — requests always welcome. Perfect for Any Celebration Energetic, experienced, and versatile, The Hound Dogs keep dance floors full from the first song to the last. Typical performances include 1 × 45-minute and 1 × 75-minute live sets, but timings and formats are always flexible. 📍 UK & overseas bookings available 🎶 Weddings • Parties • Corporate Events Get in touch now to check availability and create the perfect soundtrack for your event.