The Back Beat Buskers Energetic swinging rock ‘n’ roll band!

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Price Guide

The guide prices below are for events within 20 miles of Manchester, Greater Manchester. Outside this area extra travel expenses will apply. Please get in touch for an accurate quote.
2 x 45 minute sets:
Solo: £250
Duet: £350
Trio: £810
4 piece band (drums, bass, lead guitar, acoustic guitar): £1215
5 piece band (drums, bass, lead guitar, acoustic guitar, keys): £1430
Manned playlist through PA with disco lights and smoke machine
Per hour: £94
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About / Biography

The Back Beat Buskers: After playing at each other’s weddings and receiving such a positive response we decided to give the Function Band a go. 5 years later we have enjoyed playing in venues up and down the country including pubs, weddings, anniversaries and birthday parties.

Line ups:

4 piece band – Drums, Bass, Electric Guitar, Acoustic guitar (+harmonica)

3 piece band – Drums, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar (+ harmonica)

3 piece band – Drums, Bass, Acoustic Guitar (+ harmonica)

3 piece band – Bass, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar (+harmonica)

Duet – Bass, Acoustic Guitar (+ harmonica)

Duet – Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar (+ harmonica)

Duet – Acoustic Guitar, Acoustic Guitar (+ harmonica)

Solo – Acoustic Guitar (+ harmonica)


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Reviews (6)

There are currently 6 user ratings for The Back Beat Buskers

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Manchester, Greater Manchester

Will travel up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 20 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

You Really Got Me - Kinks

My Generation - Who

Brown Sugar - Rolling Stones

I’m a Believer – Monkees

Hippy Hippy Shake – Swinging Blue Jeans

Brown Eyed Girl – V. Morrison

Sunny Afternoon - Kinks

I Saw Her Standing There – Beatles

Do You Love Me - The Contours

Proud Mary - Creedence/ Ike& Tina Turner

Louis Louis - Kingsmen

Get Rhythm - J. Cash

Folsom Prison – J. Cash

Fortunate Son - Creedence Clearwater Revival

Bad moon Rising – Creedence Clearwater Revival

Johnny B. Goode – Chuck Berry

Last Time – Rolling Stones

Stuck in the middle with you – Stealers Wheel

Whiskey in the Jar – Thin Lizzy

Substitute – Who

Twist and Shout - Beatles

Twistin’ the night away – Sam Cooke

Let's Twist Again - Chubby Checker

Please Mr Postman – Beatles

Oh Boy – Buddy Holly

Come on Everybody – E. Cochrane

Waterloo Sunset - Kinks

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Power sockets, 5m x 5m performance space minimum, 3 parking spaces


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes we have a state of the art PA system worth £2500, disco lights, fairy lights and a small smoke machine.


What information do you require about a venue?

Any tricky directions if different to Google maps, parking and loading availability, whether there is a sound limiter.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes we're happy to monitor a playlist playing through our PA.
We welcome a playlist curated by yourself and made public on Spotify for us to play.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

We've been fortunate to enjoy several highlights so far including some absolutely beautiful and joyful weddings. A recent highlight though was performing for a brunch in the exquisite Midland Hotel in central Manchester.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

Influences include the Beatles, Kinks, Rolling Stones, Who and earlier artists such as Johnny Cash and the Everly Brothers. Our favourite act is the Kinks.
The greatest song of all time has to be I Saw Her Standing There by the Beatles.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

I started on the high streets busking. It boosted my confidence and fuelled my love of performing quality, popular live music.
Soon people started booking me for their weddings and events.
I was grateful to start getting paid for playing inside (especially in winter!).
I then formed a band with my friends and we played for each other's weddings.
I got the bug and we were soon getting bookings.
Over the years the line ups have changed as people's commitments change but I know now this is the only job I ever want for life.


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

Any event where the people are warm and the love of live music flows through the room. Weddings, festivals, anniversaries, birthdays, pubs, social clubs, holiday parks etc.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Set up times: 1 hour to set up and 1 hour to pack down


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes. That's how this all started - busking.
We have a long extension lead for power too.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

We are absolutely happy to take of all the music as we tend to know what will work best based on our experience.

However, our clients are welcome to pick songs from our repertoire and we're happy to work together in forming a set list.
Additional song requests require notice and added fees to cover extra rehearsal time and room hire.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

"The best band we've seen" is something we often hear.


Can I or one of my guests sing or perform with you?

Yes provided it is pre arranged, well organised, well rehearsed and only for 1 song.
We have high standards and only want all your guests to experience a professional performance.
We can provide a spare microphone in this instance.

Recent Clients

The Back Beat Buskers has performed for these clients:

Shane Lynch (Boyzone)

Venues

The Back Beat Buskers has performed at these venues:

Midland Hotel Manchester

Jaguar Landrover

Foodies Festival

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