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The Southern Sons
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About The Southern Sons
The Southern Sons are a 4 - 5 piece party band performing classic rock and pop chart hits in a unique bluegrass and country festival style.
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Mumford folk band
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The Southern Sons' Song list
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Present day:
Human – Rag’n’Bone Man
Hold Back the River – James Bay
Riptide – Vance Joy
Blame It on Me – George Ezra
Shake It Off – Taylor Swift
Happy – Pharrell Williams
Best Day of My Life – American Authors
Shut Up and Dance – WALK THE MOON
Shape of You – Ed Sheeran
Last Night – The Vamps
Can’t Stop the Feeling – Justin Timberlake
Budapest – George Ezra
Someone You Loved – Lewis Capaldi
Adventure of a Lifetime – Coldplay
Paradise – George Ezra
Shotgun – George Ezra
Take Me to Church – Hozier
Castle on the Hill – Ed Sheeran
Counting Stars – OneRepublic
Get Lucky – Daft Punk
2000s
I Will Wait – Mumford & Sons
Little Lion Man – Mumford & Sons
The Cave – Mumford & Sons
Pumped Up Kicks – Foster the People
Hey, Soul Sister – Train
I Don’t Feel Like Dancing – Scissor Sisters
Valerie – Amy Winehouse
Monkey Man – Amy Winehouse
You’re All I Have – Snow Patrol
Hey There Delilah – The Baseballs
One Week – Barenaked Ladies
Last Nite – The Strokes
Steady As She Goes – The Raconteurs
Mr. Brightside – The Killers
Sex on Fire – Kings of Leon
Use Somebody – Kings of Leon
Dakota – Stereophonics
Naïve – The Kooks
She Moves in Her Own Way – The Kooks
Take Your Mama – Scissor Sisters
Are You Gonna Be My Girl – Jet
Seven Nation Army – The White Stripes
Fell in Love With a Girl – The White Stripes
1990s
Breakfast at Tiffany’s – Deep Blue Something
Alright – Supergrass
Don’t Worry, Be Happy – Bobby McFerrin
Cotton Eye Joe – Rednex
Wonderwall – Oasis
Roll With It – Oasis
Champagne Supernova – Oasis
Don’t Look Back in Anger – Oasis
Parklife – Blur
Song 2 – Blur
Common People – Pulp
Sit Down – James
Laid – James
There She Goes – The La’s
1980s
Tainted Love – Soft Cell
It Must Be Love – Madness
Love Machine – Girls Aloud (retro style, 2000s release)
Dancing in the Moonlight – Toploader (retro style, 2000s release)
Let’s Dance – David Bowie
Town Called Malice – The Jam
Going Underground – The Jam
Friday I’m in Love – The Cure
Just Like Heaven – The Cure
Love Cats – The Cure
Everybody Wants to Rule the World – Tears for Fears
She Bangs the Drums – The Stone Roses
Fools Gold – The Stone Roses
Ever Fallen in Love – Buzzcocks
Teenage Kicks – The Undertones
1970s
Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd
Ring of Fire – Johnny Cash
Moondance – Van Morrison
Gimme Some Lovin – Blues Brothers
September – Earth, Wind & Fire
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen
I Want to Break Free – Queen
Hard to Handle – Otis Redding / Black Crowes version
Mustang Sally – Wilson Pickett
1960s
Hound Dog – Elvis
Jailhouse Rock – Elvis
A Little Less Conversation – Elvis
Twist and Shout – The Beatles
I Saw Her Standing There – The Beatles
Come Together – The Beatles
Substitute – The Who
My Generation – The Who
You Really Got Me – The Kinks
Sunny Afternoon – The Kinks
Higher and Higher – Jackie Wilson
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Respect – Aretha Franklin
Superstition – Stevie Wonder
Signed, Sealed, Delivered – Stevie Wonder
Sir Duke – Stevie Wonder
I Wish – Stevie Wonder
The Southern Sons' Prices
Last updated: 2025
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
4 musicians
| Performance duration | Price | |
| Up to 1 hour | £1875 | |
| Up to 2 hours | £2100 | |
| Up to 3 hours | £2625 |
Packages
Wedding ceremony2 musicians
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£493.75
Drinks reception2 musicians
Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception
£625
Full Day Wedding Package4 musicians
Solo performance at Wedding Ceremony including playing for guests arrival, walk down the aisle, signing of register and walk of ceremony.
Solo performance at drinks reception for 45 minutes to entertain guests
Use of PA system for speeches and background music during the wedding reception.
Full 4 piece band performance for 2 x 60 minutes in the evening as well as party music from ipod / laptop during the evening.
£2937.50
Customer questions
What do your clients love most about your performances?
Our clients love the energy we bring to every show, our ability to keep the dance floor full, and the personal touches we add — from learning special songs to reading the room perfectly. They often say we make their night unforgettable.
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
We’ve played at stunning wedding venues, luxury hotels, and festivals across the UK and Europe, including The Dorchester London, Ashton Gate Stadium, Rock City Nottingham, and Château de Varennes in France.
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
We draw inspiration from legends like The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, and modern icons such as Kings of Leon, Mumford & Sons, and Ed Sheeran — blending timeless classics with contemporary favourites.
What is the most high profile gig you've performed?
One of our most high-profile performances was at a European corporate gala in Paris for over 1,000 guests, sharing the stage with international acts.
Do you have different line-up options?
Absolutely - we offer a full range between soloist performances right through to a 5 piece band with fiddle.
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
We are flexible - we know things can change!
Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?
Absolutely - we can provide either an ipod playlist for free or a band member can DJ, take requests and be there on the day to change the music etc for an addition £175.
How much time do you need to set up?
Usually setup only takes 1 hour
Can you roam around while you perform?
Yes - we have the option of a roaming band but this is fully acoustic with no PA system or microphones.
Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?
We usually ask clients to look at our song list and pick the songs they
Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?
Absolutely - all PA and lighting is included
Can you learn song requests before the event?
Yes - we can learn a special song as long as its musically possible for the band to perform
Musicianship
Genres:
Covers, Christmas, Film / TV music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Folk, Bluegrass, Ceilidh, Country, Rockabilly, Irish rock, Folk rock, Traditional English folk, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Jazz, Blues, Cabaret, Gypsy jazz, Swing, Easy listening, Pop, Disco, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Funk, Funk rock, Americana, R&B, Motown, Vintage, Tribute, Top 40, Hip Hop, Soul, Karaoke, Rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Pop rock, Indie, Glam rock, Hard rock, Hardcore, Heavy metal, Power rock, Post rock, Alternative rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Punk rock, Progressive rock
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Event types:
Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Cruise, Theatre / Show, Recording session, Concert, Charity event, Corporate event, Private event, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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