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About Smoking Goats

Hertfordshire's quirky rock/pop/indie cover band! We play a mix of popular classics & curios. Perfect for parties, functions and corporates!

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Alternative band

Buntingford

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WHO ARE SMOKING GOATS? Smoking Goats is a Hertfordshire four-piece cover band, active since 2015, which plays public, family and corporate events at all levels. Our quirky rock-pop-indie show is a mix of popular classics and quirky "oh I'd forgotten I liked that one!" songs from off the beaten track. Frontwoman Becky Bremner provides vocals and keys, Steve Pearman the guitar, Dave Plummer the bass and Will Jones the big-hitter on the drums. THE SERVICE WE PROVIDE We're a very laid back band and can accommodate most types of situations with our setup, setlist and show length. Key facts about the service we provide, taken from our reviews: - "Discussions before the day were easy and we sorted out all details, song styles and the audience we would have". - "They came in plenty of time to set up and soundcheck and worked flexibly with us when there were delays on the night". - "A brilliant set, perfectly crafted for the audience, which really got people on the dance floor and in a great mood". - "Very easy to work with, professional and with great sound and song choices". - “Set the tone of the evening I was looking for - fun, celebration yet time to chill and chat as well as times to dance”. - “Highly recommend this band for the quality of their sound, their excellent communications both before and on the evening and their ability to adapt to the needs of an occasion” Goats' heads, great lights and sound, smoke machines...unleash the Goats on your event!

Smoking Goats

5 out of 5

13 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Smoking Goats' Reviews

5 out of 5

Well what can I say?…….. other than bloody brilliant! From start to finish the music was amazing, very professional, friendly and such a good vibe! Everyone I spoke to the next day mentioned what a great band you all were and the song choices were great. Thank you smoking Goats for entertaining us all we had a fantastic time! 🤗🤗

Reply from Smoking Goats

1 month ago

Thank you Suzanne and for your hospitality!

5 out of 5

We booked the Smoking Goats for my 60th birthday party. They were excellent. We had lots of great feedback from family and friends. A fantastic night was had by all. Would definitely book again.

Reply from Smoking Goats

1 month ago

Thank you Jonathan and yeah, you know where to find us!

5 out of 5

Smoking Goats were brilliant, I organised a formal dinner dance and they worked perfectly for the night. Discussions before the day were easy and we sorted out all details, song styles and the audience we would have. They came in plenty of time to set up and soundcheck and worked flexibly with us when there were delays on the night. A brilliant set, perfectly crafted for the audience, which really got people on the dance floor and in a great mood. Afterwards I got so much great feedback, the guests loved it. Very easy to work with, professional and with great sound and song choices, I would recommend them for any kind of function especially if you want to get people dancing. :)

Reply from Smoking Goats

1 year ago

Thank you so much to Polly and the events team at RAF Henlow. You were so welcoming and helpful as we set up and enthusiastic during the gig. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

5 out of 5

Band was good. I had a phone call before to discuss how the event will go. They arrived in plenty of time. Very professional. Read the crowd well. I'm very pleased. ☺

Reply from Smoking Goats

2 years ago

Thank you Lisa and it was all very seamless on our end. Enjoyed it and would be happy to return.

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5 out of 5

Where else would I be on a beautiful evening then watching and listening Smoking Goats play love for the Platinum Jubilee. Incredible songs, incredible outfits and crowd engagement and incredible people what more can I say. Keep it strong guys I know you won’t disappoint! Absolutely amazing 😁🐐🥳🇬🇧

5 out of 5

Brilliant band, great song choices!! Had me dancing, definitely worth going to see 😁

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Smoking Goats' Song list

AC/DC - Highway To Hell

Altered Images - Happy Birthday

Arctic Monkeys - Fake Tales Of San Francisco

Arctic Monkeys - When The Sun Goes Down

Automatic - Monster

Biffy Clyro - Many Of Horror

Billy Idol - White Wedding

Blink 182 - All The Small Things

Blondie - Picture This

Boffalongo - Dancing In The Moonlight

Bruno Mars - Locked Out Of Heaven

Cardigans - My Favourite Game

Cars - Just What I Needed

Catatonia - Mulder And Scully

Chris Isaak - Wicked Game

Coldplay - In My Place

Coldplay - Yellow

Cranberries - Zombie

Cult - She Sells Sanctuary

Cure - Friday I'm In Love

Dandy Warhols - Bohemian Like You

Deee-lite - Groove Is In The Heart

Depeche Mode - Personal Jesus

Elle King - Ex's & Oh's

Feeder - Buck Rogers

Feeder - Just A Day

Foo Fighters - Learn To Fly

Fun - We Are Young

Garbage - I Think I'm Paranoid

Go-Go's - Our Lips Are Sealed

Goo Goo Dolls - Iris

Grace Potter And The Nocturnals - Money

Green Day - Basket Case

Green Day - Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)

Hives - Hate To Say I Told You So

Hole - Celebrity Skin

INXS - New Sensation

James - She's A Star

Jet - Are You Gonna Be My Girl

Kasabian - You're In Love With a Psycho

Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl

Killers - Somebody Told Me

Killers - When You Were Young

KT Tunstall - Black Horse And The Cherry Tree

L7 - Pretend We're Dead

Led Zeppelin - The Rover

Lenny Kravitz - Fly Away

Manic Street Preachers - A Design For Life

Manic Street Preachers - You Stole The Sun From My Heart

Mansun - Wide Open Space

Mariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas Is You

Michael Jackson - Thriller

Muse - Time Is Running Out

No Doubt - Just A Girl

Pixies - Where Is My Mind?

Police - Roxanne

Pomplamoose - Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)/Seven Nation Army mash-up

Portugal The Man - Feel It Still

Pretenders - 2000 Miles

Pretenders - Brass In Pocket

Queen - I Want To Break Free

Radiohead - Creep

Radiohead - High & Dry

Radiohead - Just

Red Hot Chili Peppers - The Zephyr Song

Reef - Place Your Hands

REM - Everybody Hurts

Republica - Ready To Go

Rita Ora - I Will Never Let You Down

Rockwell - Somebody's Watching Me

Semisonic - Closing Time

Skunk Anansie - Weak

Sleeper - Sale Of The Century

Soundgarden - Black Hole Sun

Stereophonics - Dakota

Stereophonics - Just Looking

Talking Heads - Psycho Killer

Weezer - Hash Pipe

Wheatus - Teenage Dirtbag

Zutons - Valerie

Smoking Goats' Prices

Last updated: 2025

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

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£500
Up to 2 hours	£750
Up to 3 hours	£1000

Two hour show4 musicians

Typically x2 45 min sets.

£750

Three hour show4 musicians

Typically x3 45 min sets.

£875

Two hour wedding show4 musicians

Typically x2 45 min sets. Is a higher price due to the amount of time needed to be spent on site.

£1000

Three hour wedding show4 musicians

Typically x3 45 min sets. Is a higher price due to the amount of time needed to be spent on site.

£1250

Four hour show4 musicians

Typically x4 40 min sets. Applicable to any public/private event/party.

£1250

Four hour wedding show4 musicians

Typically x4 40 min sets. Is a higher price due to the amount of time needed to be spent on site.

£1500

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Our happy-go-lucky stage manner and our illuminated goats' head props!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Pubs, clubs and small festivals across Hertfordshire, London and the West Midlands.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

The artists whom we decide to cover!

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

The Buntingford Fox & Duck's summer festival in July 2018. Damn near the whole of Buntingford turned up!

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

The singer, guitarist and bassist are permanent members and play every show. The drummer is not available for all shows, but we have a number of substitutes on call.

Do you have different line-up options?

Our predominant lineup is vocals/keyboards, guitar, bass and drums. If required, we can provide a two or three-piece with no drums.

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

We are flexible and can accommodate any changes. Please get in touch with us in advance of the event if anything does change.

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

We can provide incidental music for free between sets, so please send us your requirements in advance of the show. We do not offer our own DJ service, but are able to recommend one.

How much time do you need to set up?

Generally we require a minimum of 90 minutes to set up and soundcheck and then a minimum of 30 minutes before the beginning of the first set, for the band to warm up/take refreshments. Please advise us in advance about the room and stage/playing area. Generally we are unavailable to provide incidental music during setup/soundcheck.

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

We have more songs in our catalogue than required for a two hour set, so yes, you may tailor our setlist to suit your event.

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

Yes. On occasion we are asked if we can provide a stage. We don't possess one, but can hire one at extra cost.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

We are happy to learn a song if you request it a minimum of two weeks before the event. We charge £30 for a song request, to cover the time/costs of rehearsing. If there is a song in our existing setlist which you or a guest would like to sing, please contact us in advance of the event.

Musicianship

Genres:

Alternative rock, Rock, Indie, Pop rock, 1990s era music, Originals, 1980s era music

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Types:

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

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Event types:

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

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