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The Weekenders performing at Alexander's Live, Chester, 11 May 2024.

About The Weekenders

Cheshire's number one indie cover band. We perform floor filling indie rock hits and deliver a fun, high-energy and anthemic atmosphere.

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Indie band

Chester

Public liability insurance of £10 million

This exciting band pride themselves on providing a five star performance as well as a professional, punctual and entertaining service to complement your wedding or function. Our established, high-energy and top quality five-piece band, featuring piano, synth and guitars, perform a wide range of family friendly indie music chart hits providing the soundtrack to your celebration. We provide all our own equipment, including a PA system and stage lighting and are fully insured.

The Weekenders

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The Weekenders' Reviews

5 out of 5

Can’t recommend this group enough, They made our Party Amazing, all the guests loved the Band and would definitely book them again. Thank you The Weekenders. 👏👏👏

Everyone had a great time and great feed back

The band were absolutely fantastic: great sound, personality and really good fun. We aimed for a festival feel; they provided a wonderful atmosphere which made the party.

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The Weekenders' Song list

1960's

You Really Got Me - The Kinks

All Day and All of the Night - The Kinks

Satisfaction - The Rolling Stones

Jumpin Jack flash - The Rolling Stones

Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles

Day Tripper - The Beatles

Hey Jude - The Beatles

Twist & Shout - The Beatles

She Loves You – The Beatles

I Want to Hold Your Hand - The Beatles

Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry

Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison

Paranoid - Black Sabbath

Stand By Me – Ben E. King

1970's

Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac

Rebel Rebel - David Bowie

“Heroes” – David Bowie

I’m Still Standing - Elton John

Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye

Long Train Running - Doobie Brothers

Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd

Teenage Kicks - The Undertones

Ever Fallen In Love? - Buzzcocks

Play That Funky Music by Wild Cherry

Dancing In The Moonlight – Thin Lizzy

The Boys Are Back in Town - Thin Lizzy

Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder

Superstition - Stevie Wonder

20th Century Boy - T-Rex

Blitzkreig Bop (Hey Ho) - Ramones

Anarchy In The UK - Sex Pistols

1980's

This Charming Man - The Smiths

You Shook Me All Night Long - AC/DC

Back in Black - AC/DC

Dancing In The Dark - Bruce Springsteen

Summer Of ’69 - Bryan Adams

Take On Me - a-ha

White Wedding - Billy Idol

The Power of Love - Huey Lewis & the News

Friday I’m In Love - The Cure

Boys Don't Cry - The Cure

Proud Mary - Ike & Tina Turner

A Little Respect - Erasure

Here Comes Your Man - Pixies

Debaser - Pixies

Take On Me - a-ha

Gimme Some Loving - The Blues Brothers

She Bangs The Drums - The Stone Roses

Waterfall - The Stone Roses

Don’t You Forget About Me - Simple Minds

Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey

Town Called Malice - The Jam

Should I Stay or Should I Go – The Clash

1990's

Don’t Look Back In Anger - Oasis

Cigarettes & Alcohol - Oasis

Slide Away - Oasis

Live Forever - Oasis

Wonderwall - Oasis

Half The World Away – Oasis

Save Tonight – Eagle Eye Cherry

Killing In The Name Of - Rage Against The Machine

Girls & Boys - Blur

Song 2 - Blur

Parklife - Blur

Disco 2000 - Pulp

Common People - Pulp

Laid - James

Sit Down - James

Dancing In The Moonlight – Toploader

Come As You Are - Nirvana

Breed - Nirvana

Smells Like Teen Spirit – Nirvana

Alright - Supergrass

Losing My Religion - REM

Are You Gonna Go My Way - Lenny Kravitz

Basket Case - Green Day

Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) - Green Day

Buddy Holly - Weezer

Man, I Fell Like A Woman - Shania Twain

All The Small Things - blink-182

Mr Jones – Counting Crows

2000's to present

Boys In the Better Land - Fontaines D.C.

Seventeen Going Under - Sam Fender

American Idiot - Green Day

A-Punk - Vampire Weekend

Are You Gonna Be My Girl - Jet

Chelsea Dagger - The Fratellis

Dakota - Stereophonics

Have A Nice Day – Stereophonics

Don’t Look Back Into The Sun - The Libertines

Can't Stand Me Now - The Libertines

Dreaming Of You - Coral

Bohemian Like You - The Dandy Warhols

Fire - Kasabian

Gay Bar - Electric Six

Danger High Voltage - Electric Six

Sweet Disposition - The Temper Trap

Golden Touch - Razorlight

In The Morning - Razorlight

America – Razorlight

Hate To Say I Told You So - Hives

Hypersonic Missiles - Sam Fender

I Bet You Look Good On The Dance Floor - Arctic Monkeys

When The Sun Goes Down - Arctic Monkeys

I Wanna Be Yours - Arctic Monkeys

Mardy Bum - Arctic Monkeys

Floureescent Adolescent - Arctic Monkeys

Love Machine - Girls Aloud/Arctic Monkeys

Baby I’m Yours - Arctic Monkeys

If You Wanna - The Vaccines

Kathleen - Catfish And The Bottlemen

7 - Catfish And The Bottlemen

KIDS - MGMT

Last Nite - The Strokes

Lightning Bolt - Jake Bugg

Lonely Boy - The Black Keys

Moving To New York - Wombats

Let's Dance To Joy Division - Wombats

Mr Brightside - The Killers

When We Were Young - The Killers

Somebody Told Me - The Killers

My Number - Foals

Naive - Kooks

Not Nineteen Forever - The Courteeners

One Day Like This - Elbow

Place Your Hands - Reef

Pumped Up Kicks - Foster The People

Proud Mary - Tina Turner

Rebel Rebel - David Bowie

Red Morning Light - Kings Of Leon

Sex On Fire - Kings Of Leon

The Bucket - KIngs Of Leon

Use Somebody - Kings Of Leon

Rocks - Primal Scream

Ruby - Kaiser Chiefs

Stacey’s Mom - Fountains Of Wayne

Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus

Everlong - Foo Fighters

Learning to Fly - Foo Fighters

Best Of You - Foo Fighters

Seven Nation Army - White Stripes

Fell In Love With A Girl - White Stripes

Hounds of love - Futureheads

Shut Up And Dance - Walk The Moon

Somebody Told Me - Killers

Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand

Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol

Valerie - Amy Winehouse/The Zutons

What You Know - Two Door Cinema Club

Banquet - Bloc Party

Locked Out Of Heaven – Bruno Mars

Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars

Marry You - Bruno Mars

Treasure - Bruno Mars

I Will Wait – Mumford & Sons

First Day of My Life - Bright Eyes

Sweet Disposition - The Temper Trap

I Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry

The Weekenders' 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	£1500
Up to 2 hours	£1500
Up to 3 hours	£2250

Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

Our line-up is as follows: Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keys, & Drums.

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

Providing the band has an hour to set up and sound-check, we will endeavour to be as flexible as we can.

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

While we do not provide a DJ service, we are able to play either your provided playlist or a playlist before, in between and after our sets.

How much time do you need to set up?

We require on hour to set up and sound check. Depending on arrangements this can be done before your event begins (meaning we can play any playlist you provide) or prior to the band's performance.

Can you roam around while you perform?

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

No, while it is tempting to want to pick your own playlist, the band has spent time crafting a set list which is proven to provide you and your guests with a great experience. That being said, if you have any specific requests from the set list, we will look to include them.

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

Yes, we provide all our own PAT tested and insured equipment.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes we are happy to learn a song for your specific event. Ask us, we might already have it in our repertoire. If it is something you would like us to learn we charge for the additional rehearsal time needed.

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Genres:

Indie, Britpop, Pop rock

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Types:

Indie band, Festival band, Alternative band, Cover band, Function band, Wedding band, Party band, Rock band

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Event types:

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

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