About these French Music Bands

Are you looking to bring a touch of French culture to your event? Whey not browse through the 18 French music bands currently on the Last Minute Musicians entertainment directory!

Whether you're thinking about putting on your own public event, or adding some of that joie de vivre atmosphere to a wedding or birthday, French music bands are excellent at bringing a touch of Parisian class to your event!

"FANTASTIC!!!!!!! I was so worried about booking the band for our wedding reception over the internet but I was not let down. The first contact with Sarah gave me confidence and formalities were concluded with deposit paid. I then waited. Three weeks before my afternoon tea wedding I contacted Antonio from the band and confirmed our booking. He knew all about it and confirmed details etc. Filled with confidence, the band arrived on time, on our big day/ They introduced themselves to me before starting to play according to booking. They were polite, well dressed AND the music was just as we wanted. I would recommend Midnight in Paris to anyone wanting a toe tapping back-ground swing type music for their event. They really made our wedding reception something special. Thank you so much Midnight in Paris."

Sarah's review of Midnight In Paris.

Ideal for:

French music bands will obviously suit any event with a French twist. This could be anything from themed nights at hotels or public venues, to high-end private events such as product launches or black-tie weddings. If you're hosting your own event, encourage your guests to participate in the theme and try to decorate your venue appropriately!

When booking French Music Bands:

French music bands will come in many forms - some will be gypsy jazz wedding bands, others may be acoustic duos or solo singers. Do your research and make sure that you check out all of your prospective acts promotional material. If you have any questions, you can speak to you contact in the band.

Many French music bands prefer to play acoustically, as is traditional with that style of music, however this will depend on the size of your event. Let your band know whereabouts in the venue you'd like them to perform and how many guests you have coming. That way, the band can decide if they need amplification or not.

Prices for French Music Bands:

Each French music band will have their own system for quoting. The factors involved will usually be things like set times, time of the year and travel to the event. An acoustic duo will usually charge a minimum of £300, larger bands may charge at least £600. If you're looking to cut down on travel costs, use the "advanced search" feature to hire French music bands near you.

About French Music Bands repertoire:

The repertoire of these bands can be very diverse, and so makes them perfect for all sorts of events. They have the ability to perform slower, romantic numbers and blend into the background, providing atmosphere, but can also play up tempo songs to get people up and dancing!

French music bands will traditionally play a mix of jazz styles, and may perform jazz standards or "reel book tunes" in their own style. They may also perform gypsy jazz music, in the style of the great Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli, with tunes like "Minor Swing" and "Swing 42".

Your band's repertoire will depend a little on their line up - typical instrumentation could involve accordion, double bass, acoustic guitars, percussion and fiddle/violin. If you have any particular pieces of music you want to hear, make sure you speak to your band as far in advance as possible.

The French Music Bands featured on this page are all members of the LastMinuteMusicians.com entertainment directory. Use the refine section at the top of this page to book traditional French musicians close to you. Simply choose a county or enter a post code into the "available in" box to refine the listings to your local area. Click the "visit listing" button to see the full profiles of the individual French Music Bands. With over 3300 active listings you are sure to find the perfect entertainer, musician, band or entertainment service to make your event just perfect. Don`t forget you can use our online chat (below) to get instant help with your booking.