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About The String of Roses

An acoustic duo like no other promises to bring a unique and uplifting experience to your event.

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Acoustic duo

Gloucestershire

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The String of Roses have combined to form an acoustic duo that really is a cut above. Bursting on to the wedding and live scene armed with a carefully curated repertoire of contemporary classics they have travelled the length and breadth of the country wowing audiences with their heartfelt, joyous sound performed with a genuine passion for the music they create. Their unique take on modern classics breathes new life in to well known songs. The String of Roses are perfect for all events and occasions whether it's relaxing background music or a more energetic upbeat vibe to get people on the dance floor. They can create the perfect atmosphere and ambience. Message them now to find out how they can help with all of your live music requirements and make your event the very best it can be.

The String of Roses

5 out of 5

81 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

4.9

Punctuality

5.0

The String of Roses' Reviews

5 out of 5

The music was fantastic and could not wished for better on our wedding day P&N

Reply from The String of Roses

2 months ago

Thank you Neil and Paula, it was our pleasure!

5 out of 5

The String of Roses were absolutely amazing. I am so glad that we got to have Rebecca and Charlie playing at our wedding. There was a slight hiccup with the venue co-ordinators and the timings which meant that they ‘finished’ earlier than what we had planned, but this was from no fault of Charlie and Rebecca. All our guests loved them too and I’m so happy that they were playing at our wedding. They are the perfect duo and their music is just beautiful. I’m sorry that the venue got their timings wrong, which meant that you also didn't get the meal we provided for you. ❤️

5 out of 5

The String of Roses performed at our New Years Eve party and they were brilliant! The guests raved about them and they provided the perfect atmosphere to our party. Their communication pre event was also excellent and they arrived early on the day and were all set up before even we’d arrived! Thoroughly recommend them!

5 out of 5

Absolutely incredible band, they totally made the night for us and I would hire them again in a heartbeat.

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5 out of 5

Well what can I say about Charlie & Rebecca...! We knew we wanted to book them the moment we heard them but never imagined the real thing would be so amazing. From our first conversation to discuss details to the wedding day itself, it felt as if we had know them for years, they are so talented, helpful and have great personalities. We and our guests enjoyed every minute and as the night moved up a tempo our guests didn't hesitate to get on the dance floor. Chris and Rebecca performed at our ceremony right through to the end of the night and it was truly amazing. Guys, I can't thank you enough, you were out of this world!! Sian & Dom 🎻🥀 ❤️👰‍♂🤵

5 out of 5

The string of roses played at our wedding evening reception, from the moment I booked until they arrived they where amazing. Everyone loved the music , was so special to us as they sang our first dance song and some other special songs. Two amazing people and definitely the right choice for our special day. Thankyou so much both of you xxx

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75 gigs

Veteran: 75 bookings through Encore

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The String of Roses' Song list

2010S

A Great Big World, Christina Aguilera - Say Something

Alt-J - Dancing In The Moonlight

American Authors - Best Day Of My Life

Avicii – Hey Brother

Avicii - Wake Me Up

Bastille - Flaws

Bastille – Pompeii

Beyonce - Love On Top

Camila Cabello - Havana

Catfish And The Bottlemen – Hourglass

Charlie Puth – Attention

Chris Stapleton - Parachute

Coldplay - Adventure of a Lifetime

Darius Rucker - Wagon Wheel

Ed Sheeran - Castle On The Hill

Ed Sheeran - Galway Girl

Ed Sheeran – Lego House

Ed Sheeran – Perfect

Ed Sheeran - Photograph

Ed Sheeran - Shape Of You

Ed Sheeran – The A Team

Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud

Frances - Don't Worry About Me

George Ezra - Blame It On Me

George Ezra – Budapest

George Ezra - Hold My Girl

George Ezra - Shotgun

Gerry Cinnamon-Sun Queen

Harry Styles - Watermelon Sugar

Imagine Dragons - Top of the World

James Arthur - Say You Won't Let Go

James Bay - Hold Back The River

James Bay - Let It Go

Jason Mraz – I Wont Give Up

Jessie J – Who You Are

John Legend - All Of Me

Justin Bieber - Love Yourself

Justin Bieber - Sorry

Kane Brown - Live Forever

Keith Urban - Making Memories Of Us

Kings Of Leon - Back Down South

Kings of Leon- Pyro

Lewis Capaldi - Bruises

Lewis Capaldi - Someone You Loved

Major Lazer - Cold Water

Maroon 5 – Sugar

Olly Murs – Dear Darling

One Direction - Little Things

One Republic – Counting Stars

Passenger – Let Her Go

Ryann Darling - I Choose You

Sam Smith - I'm Not The Only One

Sam Smith – Stay With Me

Sean Mendes – Stitches

The Lumineers – Ho Hey

The Weeknd - I Can’t Feel My Face

Tonnes And I - Dance Monkey

Walk The Moon – Shut Up And Dance

Years and Years - King

2000S

Alicia Keys - No One

Amy Winehouse – Valerie

Athlete – Wires

Beyonce – Halo

Busted – Year 3000

Cher - Believe

Coldplay - Green Eyes

Coldplay - The Scientist

Coldplay – Yellow

Corrine Bailey Ray - Put Your Records On

Damien Rice – Cannonball

Damien Rice- The Blowers Daughter

Elbow - One Day Like This

Enrique Iglesias – Hero

Five- keep on Movin

Florence + The Machine - You've Got The Love

James Morrison – You Make It Real

Jason Mraz – I’m Yours

John Mayer – Your Body Is a Wonderland

Justin Bieber - Sorry

Kings Of Leon - Sex On Fire

Kings Of Leon - Use Somebody

Mario - Let Me Love You

Oasis-Whatever

Oasis-Live Forever

One Republic – Apologize

Paolo Nutini - Candy

Paolo Nutini - New Shoes

Rascal Flatts - Bless The Broken Road

Razorlight - America

Sam Sparro - Black and Gold

Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars

Stereophonics – Dakota

Stereophonics - Handbags And Gladrags

Stereophonics - Maybe Tomorrow

Taylor Swift - Love Story

The Calling - Wherever You Will Go

The Killers – Mr Brightside

The Killers - When You Were Young

The Kooks – Naïve

The Script - Breakeven

The Script – The Man Who Can’t Be Moved

The Strokes – Someday

Toploader - Dancing In The Moonlight

Train - Drops Of Jupiter

Train - Hey Soul Sister

Travis - Why Does It Always Rain On Me

Uncle Kracker - Drift Away

The Verve - Bittersweet Symphony

The Verve - Lucky Man

The Verve - Sonnet

90S

Blink 182 - All The Small Things

David Gray – Babylon

Eagle Eye Cherry - Save Tonight

Foo Fighters - Everlong

Goo Goo Dolls – Iris

Greenday - Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)

James - Sit down

Jeff Buckley – Hallelujah

Lenny Kravitz - Fly Away

Natalie Imbruglia – Torn

Oasis - Champagne Supernova

Oasis - Don't Go Away

Oasis – Don’t Look Back In Anger

Oasis – Half The World Away

Oasis - The Masterplan

Oasis - She's Electric

Oasis - Slide Away

Oasis - Stand By Me

Oasis – Stop Crying Your Heart Out

Radiohead - High And Dry

Randy Newman - You've Got a Friend In Me

Red Hot Chilli Peppers - Under The Bridge

REM - Losing My Religion

Robbie Williams – Angels

Semisonic - Closing Time

Spin Doctors - Two Princes

Smash Mouth – All Star

The Cure - Friday Im in Love

The Smiths - There Is A Light

Third Eye Blind – Jumper

Tony Christie - Amarillo

80S

Bill Withers - Just The Two Of Us

Billy Bragg - New England

Bruce Springsteen - Dancing In The Dark

Bruce Springsteen - Im On Fire

Erasure - A Little Respect

Fleetwood Mac - Everywhere

Guns and Roses - Sweet Child O' Mine

Prince - Purple Rain

Roy Orbison - You Got It

Sting - Englishman In New York

The Cure - Just Like Heaven

The Jam - That's Entertainment

The Proclaimers - 500 Miles

Tom Petty - Free Fallin'

Toto - Africa

Tracy Chapman - Fast Car

Whitney Houston - How Will I Know

UB40 - Red Wine

Yazoo - Only You

70S

Bill Withers - Ain’t No Sunshine

Billie Ocean - Love Really Hurts Without You

Billy Joel - Piano Man

Bob Dylan - Knockin' On Heaven’s Door

Bob Marley - No Woman No Cry

Bob Marley – Three Little Birds

Cat Stevens - Wild World

Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bad Moon Rising

Creedence Clearwater Revival - Have You Ever Seen The Rain

Creedence Clearwater Revival - Proud Mary

Dolly Parton - Jolene

Don Mclean - American Pie

Eagles - Hotel California

Eagles - Take It Easy

Elton John – Your Song

Fleetwood Mac – Go Your Own Way

Fleetwood Mac - The Chain

James Taylor - Fire and Rain

James Taylor - You've Got A Friend

Jimmy Buffett - Margaritaville

John Denver - Country Road

Kenny Rogers - The Gambler

Peter Frampton - Baby I love Your Way

Rod Stewart - Maggie May

Starship Nothings Gonna Stop Us

Stealers Wheel - Stuck In The Middle With You

Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel - Make Me Smile

Stevie Wonder - Isn't She Lovely

Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)

The Rolling Stones – Wild Horses

The Who - Behind Blue Eyes

60S

Ben E King - Stand By Me

Bob Dylan - All Along The Watch Tower

Bob Dylan- Like A Rolling Stone

Elvis Presley – Can't Help Falling In Love

Elvis Presley - Suspicious Minds

Jackie Wilson - (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher

Jeff Beck - Hi Ho Silver Lining

Johnny Cash - Ring Of Fire

Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World

Marvin Gaye - Heard It Through The Grapevine

Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline

Otis Redding - Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay

Simon & Garfunkle - Mrs Robinson

The Animals - House Of The Rising Sun

The Beatles - All My Loving

The Beatles - All You Need Is Love

The Beatles - Here Comes The Sun

The Beatles – Hey Jude

The Beatles - Lady Madonna

The Beatles - Let It Be

The Beatles - Michelle

The Beatles - Twist and Shout

The Beatles -Yesterday

The Monkees – I’m a Believer

The Monkees - Daydream Believer

The Temptations - My Girl

Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl

50S

Elvis Presley - Hound Dog

Elvis Presley - Suspicious Minds

Elvis Presley - The Wonder Of You

Ella Fitzgerald - Dream A Little Dream

• Instrumental:

Wildest Dreams Taylor Swift

Bridgerton Theme

Something Beatles

Can't take my eyes off you Frankie Valli

Canon in D - Pachelbel

O mio babbino caro - Puccini

Pavane - Faure

Winter - Vivaldi

Cello Suites - Bach

Kissing You Rome and Juliet - Desree

Balcony Scene Romeo and Juliet

I Giorni - Einaudi

Bridgerton Theme

Portuguese Love theme Love Actually

Glasgow Love theme Love Actually

A thousand years - Christina Perri

Imagine - Lennon

Fields of Gold - Sting

Songbird- Eva Cassidy

Lannigans Ball -Trad

Cooneys Reel - Trad

Drowsy Maggie -Trad

From the New Country- Trad

Star of the County Down - Trad

Senorita - Camilla Cabello

Havana - Camilla Cabello

Firework - Katy perry

Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol

Viva la Vida - Coldplay

Clocks - Coldplay

The String of Roses' 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	£625
Up to 2 hours	£925
Up to 3 hours	£1125

Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

We are a vocal, guitar and cello duo but can be available with extra strings.

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?

Yes we are able to play a playlist for you.

How much time do you need to set up?

Between 30 and 60 minutes depending on the venue.

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?

Our PA system is 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 learn we are happy to do this for you.

Musicianship

Genres:

Covers, Christmas, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Folk, Folk rock, Country, Easy listening, Light music, Originals, Pop, Acoustic, Disco, Top 40, Rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Indie, Pop rock, Post rock, Classical, Classical crossover, Film / TV music, Contemporary classical, Ibiza club, Traditional English folk

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Types:

Acoustic duo, Folk band, Acoustic band, Alternative band, Cover band, Festival band, Folk-rock band, Function band, Mumford folk band, Original artist, Party band, Pop band, Wedding band, Pop duo, String duo, String ensemble

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Event types:

Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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