Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question? Below are a number of frequently asked questions, if you cannot find the answer you are looking for, contact us and we will endeavour to answer it for you.

Q. HOW MUCH DO YOU CHARGE?

Our rates are very competitive and each quote is individual depending on the number of factors involved.

Q. CAN I COME AND SEE YOU PLAY LIVE?

The vast majority of our bookings are for private events. We would love to invite potential customers to watch us perform live more often. Unfortunately in reality this is not possible. We hope you can appreciate that other customers prefer not to have uninvited guests at their party, even for a short time to watch the band. However, we do occasionally perform at public venues. To see if we have any public gigs coming soon please click here

Q. DO YOU HAVE A FREE DEMO CD?

Yes, contact us if you want one or you can listen to our music from this website. There is also an option to download it too. Please click here

Q. HOW CAN I CHECK IF YOUR'RE AVAILABLE?

You can contact us via this site please click here

Q. DO YOU USE BACKING TAPES OR MINIDISKS?

No. All instruments and vocals are completely live.

Q. DO YOU PROVIDE YOUR OWN PA AND LIGHTING?

Yes, our fee includes a professional sound system (PA) and lighting

Q. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO SET UP YOUR EQUIPMENT?

We request a minimum of 2 hours to set up our equiptment, The length of time it takes to set up varies depending on ease of access and the amount of equipment and lighting required. Although we recommend having access if possible throughout the day so everything can be fully sound checked for optimum results.

Q. HOW FAR DO YOU TRAVEL?

We are based in Carlisle, We normally travel within 100 mile radius of these areas but will travel further. Please contact us for further information.

Q HOW DO I MAKE A BOOKING?

You can contact us on this site. Please click here

Q. HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD I BOOK?

As early as possible! Popular dates are often booked 6 - 12 months in advance, we can be available at very short notice if the date is free.

Q. CAN YOU PROVISIONALLY RESERVE A DATE FOR ME?

Yes, we can reserve a date for a limited time, We often have multiple enquiries for the same date especially if it is a Friday or Saturday, so our policy is to always take the first confirmed booking unless its is pre booked at which point we will be in touch with the reservation holder to ask them to confirm the booking.

Q. WHAT ARE YOUR PAYMENT TERMS?

Bookings are secured via a deposit. Payment of any outstanding fees will be due 7 days prior to your event.

Q. HOW LONG DO YOU PLAY FOR?

The band can perform a maximum 2 hours of live music - typically 2 x 45minunte sets.

Q. HOW LONG ARE YOUR BREAKS?

Our break for 2 x 45min sets would normally be for 30 minutes, but we are flexible and would adjust our breaks and performance times to ensure your event runs smoothly.

Q. CAN YOU PROVIDE A DISCO TOO?

Yes, at a small extra cost we can provide your full nights entertainment. This cost is considerably less than booking a DJ separately.

Q. CAN I CHOOSE SOME MUSIC THAT I WANT PLAYED?

We have a wide selection, If we have it then we can play it, we can also take requests prior to the event although this would have to be made at least 2 weeks in advance

Q. ARE THE BAND ABLE TO PLAY OUR "FIRST DANCE"?

Yes, if we receive a request for the band to play your first song well in advance we will try to accommodate it, if this is not possible we will gladly play your first song through our disco.

Q. CAN YOU PLAY BACKGROUND MUSIC DURING DINNER?

Yes

Q. WHAT SO YOU WEAR ONSTAGE?

We wear stage clothes which suit the occasion and venue which we are playing at.

Q. DO I NEED TO ARRANGE A CHANGING ROOM FOR YOU?

This is not essential but where possible it would be greatly appreciated.

Q. CAN YOU PERFORM IN A MARQUEE?

Yes, a MAINS power supply must be provided close to the performance area with aminimum of THREE SEPARATE 13 amp sockets (not a single 4 block extension lead) Please note we are NOT able to use generators under any circumstances.

A level stage or performance area must be provided and away from public access routes.

The marquee must be easily accessible to load and unload equipment - we are not able to access over muddy fields or up / down grassy embankments.

Please note that if for any reason we deem the marquee to be unsafe for either our own personal safety or equipment safety ( for example power cut outs or weather conditions resulting in leaks or low temperatures within the marquee) we reserve the right to cease performance at any time