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The Locals

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About The Locals

A versatile, vibrant & experienced band perform multiple genres of music to a high standard. PA, lighting and background music around sets.
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London
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We are The Locals - a 100% live covers, party, wedding and Function band based in London! Playing in and around London and the Home Counties, this covers band brings an eclectic repertoire which caters for a range of ages and occasions! Playing classic and contemporary songs from a multitude of genres (including; Rock; Alt/Soft Rock; Funk; Pop; Disco; Soul and Indie). Performed with passion, dynamism and energy, The Locals is ready to make your event a memorable one! The Locals offer two line ups to suit the needs of your event: 2 Piece Male Duo ( electric or acoustic) - Perfect for Pop ,Rock, Alt/Soft Rock, Britpop, Indie, Funk - Repertoire will differ to suit this set up, so ask for details 4 Piece Male Fronted Band - Perfect for Rock, Alt/Soft Rock Britpop, Indie & Pop, Funk, Soul and Disco We understand that each event is personal and different, so may require a mixture, of styles and song genres - so The Locals are proud to offer our clients a repertoire of songs that they can choose to create a setlist that, not only caters to the needs of their event, but makes the evening that little bit more personal.

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The Locals' Reviews

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Eddie C
5 years ago, for a Wedding in Kirdford
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5 out of 5

Well done guys, great job on the recent receptions for Gardner & Carsberg. Eddie Cleal (Rococo Catering) 10/10

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Liz M
6 years ago, for a Birthday party in Essex
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5 out of 5

Booked the Locals for my Birthday celebrations. We all thoroughly enjoyed the night. A really great covers band, lots of dancing went on!

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The Locals' Song list

1960/70’s
THE FOUNDATIONS - BUILD ME UP BUTTERCUP
THE KINKS -GIRL YOU REALLY GOT ME GOING
THE BEATLES- I SAW HER STANDING THERE
THE BEATLES -TWIST & SHOUT
THE BEATLES - TICKET TO RIDE
WILSON PICKETT/THE COMMITMENTS- MUSTANG SALLY WILSON PICKETT- IN THE MIDNIGHT HOUR
STEVIE WONDER- SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED
THE ROLLING STONES - BROWN SUGAR
THE ROLLING STONES - HONKY TONK WOMAN
VAN MORRISON - BROWN EYED GIRL
THE MONKEYS - I’M A BELIEVER
SAM & DAVE - SOUL MAN
BLUES BROS- GIMME SOME LOVIN
JAMES BROWN- I FEEL GOOD
1970/80’s
BEE GEES - NIGHT FEVER
CHIC - GOOD TIMES
CHIC - LE FREAK
SISTER SLEDGE - LOST IN MUSIC
SISTER SLEDGE - THINKING OF YOU
TEARS FOR FEARS - EVERYBODY WANTS TO RULE THE WORLD
WHITESNAKE- HERE I GO AGAIN
PRINCE - KISS
STEVE MILLER BAND - JOKER
DAVID BOWIE - REBEL REBEL
GEORGE HARRISON - I GOT MY MIND SET ON YOU
ROSE ROYCE - CAR WASH
DOOBIE BROS - LONG TRAIN RUNNING
DOOBIE BROS- LISTEN TO THE MUSIC
LYNYRD SKYNYRD - SWEET HOME ALABAMA
STEVIE WONDER - SUPERSTITION
STEVE HARLEY & COCKNEY REBEL- COME UP &SEE ME
THE UNDERTONES -TEENAGE KICKS
THE POLICE - EVERY LITTLE THING SHE DOES IS MAGIC
THE POLICE - MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE
THE JAM - TOWN CALLED MALICE
THE JAM - GOING UNDERGROUND
JOURNEY - DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’
QUEEN - DON’T STOP ME NOW
QUEEN - CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE
FREE - ALRIGHT NOW
THE TRAMMPS- DISCO INFERNO
U2 - DESIRE
U2- WHERE THE STREETS HAVE NO NAME
U2 - I STILL HAVEN'T FOUND WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN - DANCING IN THE DARK
THE KNACK - MY SHARONA
90’s TO PRESENT
REPUBLICA - READY TO GO
DAVID GRAY - BABYLON
DEEP BLUE SOMETHING - BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S
TOPLOADER - DANCING IN THE MOONLIGHT
SCISSOR SISTERS - TAKE YOUR MAMA
REM - LOSING MY RELIGION
KATRINA & THE WAVES - WALKING ON SUNSHINE
CROWDED HOUSE- WEATHER WITH YOU
MICHAEL JACKSON- BILLIE JEAN
SUPERGRASS - ALRIGHT
WILD CHERRY - PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC WHITE BOY WHEATUS- TEENAGE DIRTBAG
PRINCE - KISS
EAGLE EYE CHERRY- SAVE TONIGHT
LENNY KRAVITZ- GO MY WAY
PULP- DISCO 2000
BRYAN ADAMS- SUMMER OF 69
BRYAN ADAMS - WHEN YOU'RE GONE
MEN AT WORK - DOWN UNDER
BOB MARLEY -COULD YOU BE LOVED
STEREOPHONICS- HAVE A NICE DAY
STEREOPHONICS/TOM JONES- MAMA TOLD ME NOT TO COME
STEREOPHONICS- DAKOTA
OASIS - DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER
OASIS - WONDERWALL
OASIS - SHE’S ELECTRIC
PRIMAL SCREAM - ROCKS OFF
SOFT CELL - TAINTED LOVE
BLUR - SONG 2
BLUR- PARK LIFE
THE DANDY WARHOLS - BOHEMIAN LIKE YOU
JAMIROQUAI - COSMIC GIRL
JAMIROQUAI - GOING DEEPER UNDERGROUND
JAMIROQUAI - LOVE FOOLOSOPHY
REEF- PLACE YOUR HANDS
U2- VERTIGO
U2 - BEAUTIFUL DAY
THE WHITE STRIPES - SEVEN NATION ARMY
THE STROKES - LAST NITE
SNOW PATROL- YOU’RE ALL I HAVE
SNOW PATROL- CHASING CARS
SNOW PATROL - CHOCOLATE
THE KOOKS - ALWAYS WHERE I NEED TO BE
THE KOOKS - NAIVE
THE KILLERS- SOMEBODY TOLD ME
THE KILLERS- MR BRIGHTSIDE
THE KILLERS - WHEN WE WERE YOUNG
GREENDAY - AMERICAN IDIOT
MUMFORD & SONS THE WOLF
MUMFORD & SONS - LOVER OF THE LIGHT
ED SHEERAN - CASTLE ON THE HILL
ED SHEERAN - THINKING OUT LOUD
MARK RONSON/BRUNO MARS - UPTOWN FUNK
DNCE - EAT CAKE BY THE OCEAN
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE - CANT STOP THE FEELING
DAFT PUNK - GET LUCKY
BRUNO MARS- LOCKED OUT OF HEAVEN
PHARELL WILLIAMS- HAPPY
THE FRATELLIS- CHELSEA DAGGER
THE DARKNESSI BELIEVE IN A THING CALLED LOVE
THE AUTOMATIC- WHAT’S THAT COMING OVER THE HILL IS IT A MONSTER
ARCTIC MONKEYS- I BET YOU LOOK GOOD ON THE DANCE FLOOR
FOO FIGHTERS TIMES LIKE THESE
CEE LO GREEN- FORGET YOU
MUSE- UPRISING
FRANZ FERDINAND - TAKE ME OUT
JET- ARE YOU GONNA BE MY GIRL
KINGS OF LEON - USE SOMEBODY KINGS OF LEON
KINGS OF LEON SEX ON FIRE
KAISER CHIEFS - PREDICT A RIOT
KAISER CHIEFS- RUBY
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS - CANT STOP
MARK RONSON/WINEHOUSE - VALERIE
RAZORLIGHT- AMERICA
RAZORLIGHT- GOLDEN TOUCH
MAROON 5 - THIS LOVE
MAROON 5 - MOVES LIKE JAGGER
ALOE BLACK -I NEED A DOLLAR
WALK THE MOON - SHUT UP AND DANCE WITH ME
BLINK 182 - ALL THE SMALL THINGS
MAGIC- RUDE
COLDPLAY - FIX YOU

The Locals' Prices

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

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£500
Up to 2 hours£875
Up to 3 hours£1250
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Clients have enjoyed our vibrant and energetic performances. Clients like our eclectic mix of musical genres Clients have appreciated our friendly and accommodating attitude

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

Yes , normally . We strive to make sure the line-up you see is what you get on the night. We do have pre-audititioned 'dep' musicians available in case a band member falls ill or is unavailable. As a professional band our reputation means everything so you can be confident that all of our players are of a very high level.”

Do you have different line-up options?

“Our 4 piece line-up is as follows: Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums. Duo option available, vocalist and guitarist ( acoustic or electric ).

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. We play Spotify playlists through a Sony party speaker . This is background music as opposed a DJ service.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually set up about 1.5 - 2 hours before the performance time. As soon as our Sony party speaker 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 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. ” Clients can choose songs from our repertoire and we’ll craft them into sets.

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

“Our PA and lighting 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, Pop, Funk, Disco, Funk rock, Rock, Britpop, Pop rock, Indie, Alternative rock, Classic rock, Acoustic
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Event types:
Private event, Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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