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About The Minesweepers

The Minesweepers are a three piece function band with a set-list guaranteed to get your dancefloor buzzing! We have 20 years of experience.

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Cover band

Lincoln

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The Minesweepers are a powerhouse rock, pop, indie, blues rock trio who that has performed extensively throughout the UK and abroad. All members are expert instrumentalists who have worked with such names as Roy Wood, Arcitects, The Hoosiers, Seasick Steve, Sikth, King King and have played 1000's of gigs dating back to 2006. The Minesweepers are a guaranteed crowd pleasing covers band perfect for weddings, functions, balls, pubs, festivals and private events. We have a vast wide ranging repertoire, which not only spans half a century of historical and modern hits alike, but also in any pop genre you care to imagine. As a three piece act, we pride ourselves on being able to offer the very best in live music entertainment at an affordable price. We use none other than top of the range stage equipment to ensure that your event runs smoothly with the very best in sound quality. We look forward to appearing at your event soon!

The Minesweepers

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The Minesweepers' Reviews

5 out of 5

Amazing band, would highly recommend!!

Reply from The Minesweepers

1 year ago

Thank you so much, Gez! You guys were amazing

Hi guys You rocked We loved you Thank you so much for all of your time and patience Whilst playing at our wedding xx

“The Minesweepers gave the most fabulous performance to top off our special day. A highly talented and very professional three piece band that I would recommend to anyone for any event celebration.”

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The Minesweepers' Song list

𝗣𝗢𝗣/𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗠

Valerie - Amy Winehouse

Shut Up and Dance - Walk The Moon

Treasure - Bruno Mars

Walking On Sunshine - Katrina and the Waves

Rockstar - Nickelback

My Sharona - The Knack

Golden Brown - The Stranglers

500 Miles - The Proclaimers

The Passenger - Iggy Pop

Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond

Heroes - David Bowie

Let's Dance - David Bowie

𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗘/𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗣𝗢𝗣/𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘

Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes

Mr Brightside - The Killers

Somebody Told Me - The Killers

All These Things That I've Done - The Killers

Gold On The Ceiling - The Black Keys

Use Somebody - Kings Of Leon

Sex On Fire - Kings Of Leon

Molly's Chambers - Kings Of Leon

Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand

Wonderwall - Oasis

Supersonic - Oasis

Don't Look Back in Anger - Oasis

I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor - Arctic Monkeys

When The Sun Goes Down - Arctic Monkeys

Fight For Your Right To Party - Beastie Boys

Laid - James

Year 2000 - Pulp

Common People - Pulp

Parklife - Blur

Country House - Blur

Last Nite - The Strokes

Learn To Fly - The Foo Fighters

Everlong - The Foo Fighters

My Hero - The Foo Fighters

Are You Gonna Be My Girl - Jet

What's The Story, Morning Glory - Oasis

Cigarettes and Alcohol - Oasis

Hindu Times - Oasis

Morning Glory - Oasis

Rocks - Primal Scream

No One Knows - Queens Of The Stone Age

In The Morning - Razorlight

Girl With The Golden Touch - Razorlight

Kinky Afro - The Happy Mondays

Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana

Friday, I'm In Love - The Cure

Just Like Heaven - The Cure

Riverboat Song - Ocean Colour Scene

Losing My Religion - R.E.M

Just - Radiohead

Creep - Radiohead

Street Spirit - Radiohead

Waterfall - The Stone Roses

Bigmouth Strikes Again - The Smiths

𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗞/𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗖 𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗞

All Right Now - Free

Town Called Malice - The Jam

Paranoid - Black Sabbath

Smoke on the Water - Deep Purple

Sharp Dressed Man - ZZ Top

The Boys are Back in Town - Thin Lizzy

Dancing In The Moonlight - Thin Lizzy

Born To Be Wild - Steppenwolf

Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen

Caroline - Status Quo

Rocking All Over The World - Status Quo

Whole Lotta Rosie - AC/DC

Sweet Home Alabama - Lynrd Skynrd

Cocaine - J.J. Cale/Eric Clapton

Ace Of Spades - Motorhead

Rock 'n' Roll - Led Zeppelin

Sultans Of Swing - Dire Straits

She Sells Sanctuary - The Cult

Dude, Looks Like A Lady - Aerosmith

𝗣𝗢𝗣 𝗣𝗨𝗡𝗞

Basket Case - Green Day

Boulevard Of Broken Dreams - Green Day

Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) - Green Day

All The Small Things - Blink 182

𝗙𝗨𝗡𝗞/𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗟/𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗪𝗡

Superstition - Stevie Wonder

Gimmie Some Lovin' - Spencer Davis Group

Sissy Strut - The Meters

𝗦𝗜𝗫𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦

Brown Sugar - The Rolling Stones

Jumpin Jack Flash - The Rolling Stones

Honkey Tonk Women - The Rolling Stones

Midnight Rambler - The Rolling Stones

Crossroads - Cream

Sunshine Of Your Love - Cream

Strange Brew - Cream

Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison

Break On Through - The Doors

Light My Fire - The Doors

Hey Joe - Jimi Hendrix

Purple Haze - Jimi Hendrix

Foxy Lady - Jimi Hendrix

Killing Floor - Jimi Hendrix

Let The Good Times Roll - Jimi Hendrix

Louie Louie - The Kingsmen

People Are Strange - The Doors

The Boxer - Simon & Garfunkel

House Of The Rising Sun - The Animals

Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison

I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles

Get Back - The Beatles

𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗗/𝗦𝗟𝗢𝗪 𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗦

Stand By Me - Ben E King

Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton

Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers

Always On My Mind - Willie Nelson

Easy - The Commodores

Parisian Walkways - Gary Moore

Baby, Can I Hold You Tonight - Tracey Chapman

Heart Of Gold - Neil Young

Imagine - John Lennon

Your Song - Elton John

Rocket Man - Elton John

Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Andy Williams

𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗻 𝗥𝗢𝗟𝗟

Johnny B Goode - Chuck Berry

Suspicious Minds - Elvis Presley

Hound Dog - Elvis Presley

The Wonder of You - Elvis Presley

Blues Suede Shoes - Elvis Presley

Tutti Fruiti - Little Richard

Long Tall Sally - Little Richard

Blue Monday - Fats Domino

𝗕𝗟𝗨𝗘𝗦/𝗕𝗟𝗨𝗘𝗦 𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗞

Stop Messin Round - Fleetwood Mac

The Thrill Is Gone - B.B. King

I'm Tore Down - Freddie King/Eric Clapton

Further On Up The Road - F. King/Eric Clapton

Cocaine - J.J. Cale/Eric Clapton

Before You Accuse Me - Eric Clapton

San Francisco Bay Blues - Eric Clapton

Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out - Eric Clapton

Pride & Joy - Stevie Ray Vaughan

Crossfire - Stevie Ray Vaughan

Give Me Back My Wig - Stevie Ray Vaughan

Your Funeral, My Trial - Joe Bonamassa

Damn Right I Got The Blues - Buddy Guy

That's Alright - Jimmy Rogers

Good Time Charlie - Junior Wells/King King

I'm Leaving You - Howling Wolf

Fade To Black - Dire Straits

Crazy About That Thing - Pinetop Perkins

Devil Woman - The Red Devils

𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗠𝗔𝗦/𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗦

Last Christmas - Wham!

Merry Christmas, Everybody - Slade

All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey

I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day - Wizard

Happy Christmas (War Is Over) - John Lennon

The Minesweepers' Prices

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

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£500
Up to 2 hours	£700
Up to 3 hours	£900

Pub, Bar or Club booking3 musicians

Over two hours of well known pop and rock hits to keep your punters rocking.

£500

Party Event Booking3 musicians

For this package we deliver over two hours of well known pop and rock hits to keep your guests on the dancefloor!

£750

Wedding ceremony3 musicians

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

£1000

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Our clients love our stage presence and professionalism. We always get our audiences dancing - our gigs are vibrant and energetic.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

We have played every possible kind of venue. Weddings, functions, balls, bars, clubs, theatres, festivals.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

We love all music, but our primarily influences by rock, pop, indie, funk and soul.

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

Supporting the Hoosiers.

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

Yes - this line up will always include this singer. The line is almost always as seen, however the drummer may possibly be different than seen at an event. We do however always use professional percussionists who have worked with us many times before.

Do you have different line-up options?

Our line up is as follows... Guitar & Vocals Bass Drums

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

We will always be flexible enough on the day to facilitate and ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change in the run up to the event just let us know with as much notice as is possible.

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

If you have an iPod playlist, you are more than welcome to run it through our PA speakers before and after our performance. We will always have the requisite cables to accommodate this.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually set up about 1 to 1.5 hours before the set 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 live performances, carefully selecting tracks that work best to ensure guests dance and have an amazing time. However, we're always happy to liaise with our clients to ensure we find the playlist that will work best for the event.

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

Our PA system is always fully included in your quote.

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 prepare in advance we are happy to do this for you. There will be a surcharge fee of £50 for this service to account for our rehearsal time.

Musicianship

Genres:

Covers, Rock, Christmas, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Pop, Funk, Britpop, Alternative rock, Classic rock, Hard rock, Indie, Pop rock, Funk rock, Motown, Top 40, 1950s era music, Blues

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Event types:

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

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