Hire The River Sonics | Pop duo in London

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About The River Sonics

Lively originals! Joy-filled covers! A man. His guitar. A GIANT clarinet!

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Pop duo

London

Public liability insurance of £5 million

Finn Rivers - if his sweet, clear toned voice and rich full guitar sound is not enough for you, Finn is a consummate entertainer with skills honed in his travels around the world. Dave Marlton - master of clarinets of all sizes his instruments are not just talking points but provide that a powerfully unique, woody accompaniment. Hear rousing originals and unique spins on many well known classics. Formed on the banks of the Thames, The River Sonics are guaranteed to have you singing along, tapping your feet, filled with the joy of life! Book us NOW! *Beyond our standard repertoire we are happy to learn other songs given sufficient notice. *If you require a larger line up we are happy to discuss. *We are fully battery powered and can be set up in any location outdoors or inside. *We are flexible. Talk to us about your requirements.

The River Sonics

5 out of 5

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The River Sonics' Reviews

5 out of 5

Really a great, talented band, I can’t wait to see them playing live again!

5 out of 5

Very entertaining and a nice choice of songs! Good voice and clarinet solo! I liked it a lot, they created a whole different (better) atmosphere 🙃

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The River Sonics' Song list

Abba Dancing Queen

Adele Someone Like You

Bob Marley 3 little birds

Bruno Mars Lazy Song

Carlyle Frasier Rattling Bog

Cher Believe

Darius Rucker Wagon Wheel

Deft Punk Get Lucky

Don Healy Boys of Summer

Dubliners Fields of Athenry

Dubliners The Irish Rover

Dubliners Wild Rover

Ed Sheran A Team

Ed Sheran Castle on the Hill

Foundations Build me up buttercup

Green day Basketcase

Green Day Time of your Life

Harry Styles As it was

Harry Styles Watermelon sugar

Jack Johnson Banana Pancakes

Jack Johnson Better together

Jason Mraz I’m Yours

John Denver Country Roads

Johnny Cash Fulsome Prison

Journey. Dont Stop Believing

Kings of Leon Sex is on Fire

Monkees I'm a believer

Neil Diamond Sweet Caroline

Oasis Don’t Look Back in Anger

Oasis Wonderwall

Passenger Let Her Go.

Pogues Dirty Old Town

Rihanna Umbrella

Sham Rock Tell Me Ma

Steve Earl Galway girl

Taylor Swift Shake it up

The Killers Mr brightside

The Weeknd Blinding Light's

Thin Lizzy Whiskey in the jar

Van Morrison Brown Eyed Girl

Vance Joy Riptide

Zutons/Amy Winehouse Valerie

The River Sonics' 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	£200
Up to 2 hours	£300
Up to 3 hours	£375

Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

Our unique line up is Finn on Vocals, Guitar and Drum pedal, and myself on Contra-Alto Clarinet and foot tamborone. We are a primarily a pop duo, but on request we can add a percussionist who plays the Cajon

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. This is a really popular request and we actually offer this service for free. If you'd like a DJ service via our PA after the final set until the venue closes, we provide this for an additional £50 per hour

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually arrive about 1 hour before the performance and set up and sound check in 20 minutes. As soon as we are set up we can provide a free playlist service to set the atmosphere and get your guests ready for our live performance! If you wish for us to set up earlier and provide playlist music from earlier we can do so for £50 per hour.

Can you roam around while you perform?

Yes! While Finn leads from on-stage, Dave has a microphone attached to his giant clarinet and loves to come into the crowd to interact. People always have questions and enjoy being serenaded!

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 have an amazing time. However we are happy to include any songs in our repertoire that have particular meaning for you

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

Our PA is included in the quote. We also have a background banner and a customizable blackboard we supply. We can squeeze into a fairly small place. Being in a position where the audience can best enjoy the performance is paramount

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 do this for you. There is a fee of £30 for this service to take into account rehearsal times etc.

Musicianship

Genres:

Pop, Acoustic, Americana, Irish rock, Covers, Traditional Irish folk

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Types:

Pop duo, Acoustic duo

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