{"id":1648,"date":"2019-04-18T18:22:37","date_gmt":"2019-04-18T17:22:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.encoremusicians.com\/?p=1648"},"modified":"2019-10-14T14:47:01","modified_gmt":"2019-10-14T13:47:01","slug":"top-10-music-ideas-for-a-wedding-drinks-reception","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/top-10-music-ideas-for-a-wedding-drinks-reception\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Music Ideas for a Wedding Drinks Reception"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Need a hand picking the right live music for your wedding reception? You\u2019ve come to the right place. Your reception is the perfect time to relax over a few drinks with your friends before but getting the music right can be difficult.<\/em> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here at Encore we\u2019ve helped thousands of brides-to-be choose music that perfectly suits the vibe of their wedding reception. Here are our top 10 picks from classical\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/string-quartets\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">string quartets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/harpists\">harpists<\/a>, to contemporary <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/acoustic-bands\">acoustic<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/jazz-bands\">jazz bands<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_57_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69ed571251f3c\" ><span class=\"\"><span 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class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/top-10-music-ideas-for-a-wedding-drinks-reception\/#New-Orleans-style-Jazz-Band\" title=\"New Orleans-style Jazz Band\">New Orleans-style Jazz Band<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/top-10-music-ideas-for-a-wedding-drinks-reception\/#Gypsy-jazz-band\" title=\"Gypsy jazz band \">Gypsy jazz band <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/top-10-music-ideas-for-a-wedding-drinks-reception\/#Acoustic-Duo\" title=\"Acoustic Duo\">Acoustic Duo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/top-10-music-ideas-for-a-wedding-drinks-reception\/#Singing-guitarist\" title=\"Singing guitarist\">Singing guitarist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/top-10-music-ideas-for-a-wedding-drinks-reception\/#Harpist\" title=\"Harpist\">Harpist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/top-10-music-ideas-for-a-wedding-drinks-reception\/#String-quartet\" title=\"String quartet\">String quartet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/top-10-music-ideas-for-a-wedding-drinks-reception\/#Mariachi-band\" title=\"Mariachi band\">Mariachi band<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/top-10-music-ideas-for-a-wedding-drinks-reception\/#Strolling-acoustic-band\" title=\"Strolling acoustic band\">Strolling acoustic band<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/top-10-music-ideas-for-a-wedding-drinks-reception\/#Accordion\" title=\"Accordion\">Accordion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/top-10-music-ideas-for-a-wedding-drinks-reception\/#Barbershop-quartet\" title=\"Barbershop quartet\">Barbershop quartet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New-Orleans-style-Jazz-Band\"><\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/new-orleans-&#038;-dixieland-bands\">New Orleans-style Jazz Band<\/a><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Price:<\/strong> From \u00a3600 for a 3-piece<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Theme:<\/strong>\u00a0Vintage, Gatsby, English garden party<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Encore&#8217;s picks: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Ten-Bells-Rag-Band\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ten Bells Rag Orchestra<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Alexanders-Dixieland-Band\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alexander\u2019s Dixieland Band<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/The-Hot-Shoes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Hot Shoes<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your reception is outdoors you\u2019ll want to consider a traditional jazz band. Playing the best hits of the 1920s Jazz Age, these bands will have your guests tapping their feet as they catch up over their prosecco. They\u2019ll often come with vintage New Orleans-style instruments, like banjos, tubas, and washboards adding an authentic 20s vibe to your wedding. Traditional jazz bands are particularly popular with English garden party style weddings<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for a traditional swing band to play a few up-to-date hits in a swing style? You\u2019ll want to check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/vintage-themed-jazz-bands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Postmodern Style Jazz bands<\/a> who specialise in transforming chart hits into jazz classics. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aUMaiFSFPlY?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">New Orleans-style jazz band, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Sunshine-Kings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sunshine Kings<\/a>, show off their chops!<\/p>\n<h2><b><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/gypsy-jazz-bands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gypsy jazz band<\/a> <\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Price<\/strong>: From \u00a3400 for a duo<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Theme<\/strong>: Vintage, Gatsby, sophisticated<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Encore&#8217;s picks<\/strong>: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Manouche-Rouge\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manouche Rouge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/La-Bouche-Manouche\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La Bouche Manouche<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/swing-zippers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swing Zippers<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transport the blues and swing over to 1920s Europe and you get the charming sound of gypsy jazz. Imagine a smoky Parisian bar filled with writers and artists (and probably Woody Allen) and you won\u2019t be far off from the sound of gypsy jazz bands. Featuring virtuosic guitar picking and soft chords, they\u2019re perfect for both indoor and outdoor receptions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xplrZwVmpjw?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Gypsy jazz band, <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Manouche-Rouge\">Manouche Rouge<\/a>, performing <em>Django&#8217;s Tiger<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/Acoustic-duos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acoustic Duo<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Price<\/strong>: From \u00a3400 for a duo<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Theme<\/strong>: Modern, festival, folk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Encore&#8217;s picks<\/strong>: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Ed-and-Oliviya\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ed and Oliviya<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/OO-Duo\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">O&amp;O Duo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Social-Season-Duo\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Season Duo<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for something contemporary yet classy, an acoustic duo is the way to go. Usually comprised of a <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/singers\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"11\" title=\"Hire Singers\">singer<\/a> and an acoustic guitarists, these expert musicians will play your favourite songs while your guests mingle. <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-vimeo\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/263185369\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><b><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/singing-guitarists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Singing guitarist<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Price<\/strong>: From \u00a3200<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Theme<\/strong>: Modern, festival, folk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Encore&#8217;s picks<\/strong>: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/thom-music\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">THOM Music<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Phil-Short\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phil Short<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Katie-Dean\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Katie Dean<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combining outstanding vocals with their guitar skills, singing guitarists are brilliant for adding a folky festival vibe to your reception. They\u2019ll often have a huge backlog of songs to choose from, so make sure you get in touch beforehand to request the songs you\u2019d like your guests to hear. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uSyZQa5UN18?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/harpists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harpist<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Price<\/strong>: From \u00a3200<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Theme<\/strong>: Modern, classic, sophisticated<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Encore&#8217;s picks<\/strong>: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Rachael-Gladwin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rachael Gladwin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Elinor-Nicholson\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elinor Nicholson<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Isabel-Harries\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Isabel Harries<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nothing will capture the attention of your wedding guests like the sound and beauty of a live harpist. These musicians for create a calm, sophisticated atmosphere at your reception &#8211; a great contrast to the excitement of the wedding ceremony. Bear in mind, harps are damaged easily by the elements, so harps are best suited to indoor or covered receptions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for other options similar to harpists? Browse our <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/flute-and-harp-duos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flute and harp duos<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/classical-guitarists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">classical guitarists<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/l2J1Exq7uzc?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/string-quartets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">String quartet<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Price<\/strong>: From \u00a3400 for a duo, \u00a3600 for trio, \u00a3800 for quartet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Theme<\/strong>: modern, <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Encore&#8217;s picks<\/strong>: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/The-Element-String-Quartet-and-Trio\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Element String Quartet<\/span><\/a><b>, <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Stretto-Quartet-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretto String Ensemble<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/citystringensemble\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">City String Ensemble<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For centuries, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/string-quartets\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Hire String Quartets\">string quartets<\/a> have provided background music for the most important occasions in people\u2019s lives. But while they might be the go-to option for a traditional wedding, these highly trained musicians are equally able to perform upbeat covers of contemporary pop or jazz hits. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While a quartet is the standard line-up arrangement, if you\u2019re on a tight budget you might want to consider booking a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/String%20duos\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">string duo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/String%20trios\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">string trio<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4v9FwjSf9d0?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/mariachi-bands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mariachi band<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Price<\/strong>: From \u00a3600 for a trio<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Theme<\/strong>: Quirky, festival <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Encore&#8217;s picks<\/strong>: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Mariachi-Ole\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mariachi Ole<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Mariachi-Las-Adelitas-UK\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mariachi Las Adelitas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Mariachi-Fiesta\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mariachi Fiesta<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give your guests something to smile about with a Mexican <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/mariachi-bands\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\" title=\"Hire Mariachi Bands\">mariachi band<\/a> at your reception. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5Ep3Rn1S6Ig?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/strolling-bands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Strolling acoustic band<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Price<\/strong>: From \u00a3800 for a 4-piece band<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Theme<\/strong>: modern, festival, folk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Encore&#8217;s picks<\/strong>: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Fiddlin-About\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiddlin\u2019 About<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Wandering-Soul-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wandering Soul<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/More-Is-More\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More is More<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a festival vibe at your reception with a full acoustic band. These bands can stroll around your reception entertaining your guests with folky covers of your favourite songs. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re not completely set on a strolling band, browse our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/mumford-and-sons-style-bands-for-hire\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mumford and Sons style bands<\/span><\/a>\u2014you&#8217;re sure to find someone you love!<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lmnxhU86w9M?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/accordionists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Accordion<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price: From \u00a3200<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Theme: Quirky, vintage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encore&#8217;s picks: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/John-Slater\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">John Slater<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Colette-OLeary\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colette O\u2019Leary<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fancy something different to entertain your guests? 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