The Gallivants – A first class acoustic, roaming band to entertain for weddings and parties

If you’re looking for the perfect blend of smooth and polished, yet vibrant and upbeat acoustic music for your event – then look no further than the Gallivants. Acoustic, roaming or unplugged bands are now more popular than ever and this band is up there with the best of them.

With a fresh take on old and new songs, The Gallivants is comprised of musicians with a combined wealth of experience having performed for weddings, parties & corporate events throughout the UK and Western Europe.

The Gallivants are extremely versatile and can tailor their sets to best suit your needs. They are happy to wander amongst your guests and entertain with melody, harmony & rhythm but without the need for microphones and sound system. The 4pc band is vocals/guitar, vocals/cahon, Guitar & double bass.

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With a wide repertoire covering songs from the 50s to arrangements of recent chart hits and an expert ability to read a room, the band has all the ingredients to ensure your live entertainment is precisely to your liking. Music is a mix of Pop, Soul, Rock and R&B.

The band performances are completely acoustic and sets are usually 2×45 minutes
There is also an add-on package to add professional PA system for larger events or where the band is to be static. Sets for this option are usually 2x 60minutes.

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Performance options

4pc Band (Standard)

Lead Singer/Guitar, Singer/Cahon, Guitar & Double Bass

Trio

The same 2 lead Singers Singer/Guitar, Singer/Cahon & Double Bass

Duo

The same 2 lead Singers Singer/Guitar, Singer/Cahon

'Plugged In'

The full 4pc with amplification through a pro PA system. For larger events or where the band will be static

5pc Premium

Adds Sax

Set list / Repertoire

Soul/Motown
Higher & Higher – Jackie Wilson
Just the 2 of us – Bill Withers
Lovely Day – Bill Withers
My Girl – Otis Redding
Sitting on the Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding
Sexual Healing – Marvin Gaye
Stevie wonder – Signed sealed delivered
Marvin Gaye – Grapevine
Marvin Gaye – How sweet it is
Bill Withers – Aint No Sunshine
James Brown – I feel good
Sam Cooke – – Wonderful World
Al Green – Lets Stay Together

Rock & Roll/Classics
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
Stuck in the middle with you – Stealers wheel
Elvis Presley – Blue suede shoes
Elvis Presley – Hound Dog
Stand by Me – Ben E King
Beatles – Twist & Shout
Little Walter – My Babe
Steve Miller Band – Joker
Paul Simon – You can call me Al
Ray Charles – I’ve Got a Woman
Mungo Jerry – In The Summertime
Chuck Berry – You Never Can Tell
Kenny Loggins Footloose
Johnny Cash – Ring of Fire
Van Morrison – Moondance
You Make My Dreams – Hall & Oates
Toploader – Dancing In the Moonlight

Pop/nostalgic 90’s/00’s
Steal my kisses – Ben Harper
Kiss – Prince
Last nite – The Strokes
Amy Winehouse – Valerie
Cee Lo Green – Forget You
Independent Women – Destiny’s Child
Hit me baby one more time – Britney Spears
Ed Sheeran – Shape Of You
Justin Timerlake – Rock Your Body
Hit The Road Jack / No Diggity / Sweet Dreams mashup
Daft Punk – Get Lucky
Backstreet Boys – Everybody
Meghan Trainor – All about that bass
George Michael – Faith
Bruno Mars – Uptown Funk
Leon Bridges – Beyond
Eagle Eye Cherry – Save Tonight
Hanson – Mmmm Bop
Teenage Dirtbag – Wheatus
Outkast – Hey Ya
Harry Styles – Watermelon Sugar
Ricky Martin – Livin’ La Vida Loca
Artful Dodger feat. Craig David – Rewind
TLC – No Scrubs

Reggae
La La Long – Inner Circle
Bob Marley – Waiting in Vain
Bob Marley – Three Little Birds
Bob Marley – No Woman No Cry
UB40 – Red Red Wine
Toots & the Maytals – 54/46 Was My Number
Big Mountain – Baby I Love your Way
Bob Marley – Stir It Up

Jazzy Instrumental
Autumn Leaves
Cantaloupe Island
Perdido
Chan Chan
Watermelon Man
Green Onions
Blue Monk
So What
Cissy Strut
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